NFL Player News

The Texans placed Mixon (foot/ankle) on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list Tuesday, ruling him out for the first four games of the season.

The move has been expected for at least a few days, with Mixon's recovery timeline still very uncertain. Nick Chubb is the favorite to start in Mixon's place against the Rams in Week 1, although Dameon Pierce and Woody Marks are also in the mix for touches.

The Cowboys waived Davis on Tuesday.

Davis began the offseason signing a reserve/future deal with the Cowboys, then after being cut by the team late April, he got a chance to re-sign early August and provide preseason depth. He spent time on the team's practice squad last season and could be a candidate to re-sign there again.

Seattle waived Martinez on Tuesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Martinez won't stick around on the 53-man roster, in part due to the Seahawks' crowded backfield. The rookie seventh-round pick seems a solid candidate to resurface on the practice squad and continue his development with the team, should he go unclaimed on waivers.

The Colts released Herbert on Tuesday, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.

Herbert signed with the Colts in March after playing 14 regular-season games between the Bengals (eight) and Bears (six) in 2024. The 2021 sixth-rounder logged seven carries for 29 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' preseason opener against the Ravens, but he suffered an undisclosed injury during that game that forced him to miss Indianapolis' final two exhibition contests. The fact that Herbert wasn't waived with an injury designation indicates he's healthy, so he should garner plenty of interest from a team looking to solidify its backfield depth.

The Rams waived Waters on Tuesday.

Waters played in all three of the Rams' preseason games, finishing with 10 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown while adding an assisted tackle. The undrafted rookie out of N.C. State won't make the team's 53-man roster to start the season, but assuming he clears waivers, Waters could remain with the Rams as a member of the team's practice squad.

The Patriots waived Jennings on Tuesday, per the team's official site.

Jennings played in three games with New England as an undrafted rookie last year, rushing 13 times for 33 yards while failing to catch his only passing target. He's a candidate to land on the Patriots' practice squad if he clears waivers.

Schrader was waived by the Rams on Tuesday.

The second-year running back entered training camp competing for a depth spot in the Rams' backfield. He logged 140 total yards of offense through the first two preseason games but ended on a whimper in the Rams' final exhibition contest against the Rams on Saturday, when he turned nine carries into just 13 yards while failing to log a catch. The Rams have opted to go with three running backs on the main roster in Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter and starter Kyren Williams, but Schrader could stay in Los Angeles as a member of the Rams' practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.

The Rams waived Rivers (ribs) on Tuesday.

Rivers signed a one-year contract with the Rams in March and entered training camp competing against Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter for a depth spot in the backfield behind starter Kyren Williams. Rivers was limited to just one preseason game due to a rib injury, and that may have played a factor in him not making the Rams' 53-man roster. The Fresno State product will go on waivers, but if he goes unclaimed, he'll have the opportunity to catch on with a team in need of depth out of the backfield.

Las Vegas waived McCormick on Tuesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

After injuries hit the Raiders' running-back room last season, McCormick got an opportunity to play significant snaps late in the campaign and tallied 142 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries across Weeks 13 and 14. However, he injured his ankle in Week 15 and ended the season on IR. McCormick was competing for a depth role behind Las Vegas newcomers Ashton Jeanty and Raheem Mostert during the preseason, but the team is opting to fill out the RB room with Zamir White and Dylan Laube instead.

The Packers placed Lloyd (hamstring) on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Lloyd emerged from Green Bay's second preseason contest with hamstring tightness, marking yet another health concern for the 2024 third-round pick. In fact, he's made only one appearance in his career to date and won't be eligible to suit up until at least Week 5 versus the Bengals. The Packers will kick off the campaign with Josh Jacobs leading the backfield, and Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks backing him up.