NFL Player News

Dorsett is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against Arizona due to a leg injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Dorsett injured his leg in the second half of Sunday's contest. The 2015 first-round pick is competing for a depth wide receiver spot on the Broncos' 53-man roster.

Jones was waived by the Buccaneers on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Jones signed with the Bucs in May as an undrafted free agent. He had been competing for a depth wide receiver spot, but he was unable to record a catch across his three preseason outings. Jones will explore his next options assuming he clears waivers.

The Buccaneers waived Johnson on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Bucs in January after spending all of 2023 on Tampa Bay's practice squad. He wasn't able to record a catch over his three preseason outings, and he wasn't able to make the Buccaneers' 53-man roster. Johnson could opt to stick around on the Bucs' taxi squad for a second straight season or look to catch on elsewhere.

Knue was waived by the Buccaneers on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Knue joined the Bucs in April as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Michigan. He accumulated nine catches on 13 targets for 86 yards and one touchdown across Tampa Bay's three preseason games, but he will not make the team's 53-man roster. Assuming he clears waivers, Knue may stick around and sign with the Bucs on the practice squad or look for opportunities elsewhere.

Boyd caught his only target for 22 yards in Sunday's 30-27 preseason win over the Saints.

Boyd and the first-team offense played two drives, and the veteran slot receiver got the chance to record his first catch on a Will Levis pass in a game situation. Both Boyd and fellow offseason addition Calvin Ridley are expected to play key roles in Tennessee's passing game, and Boyd could see some extra attention from Levis in the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Bears if wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is unavailable or limited.

The Bills released Byrd on Sunday.

After spending most of the 2023 season on the Falcons' practice squad, Byrd signed with the Commanders in May before being released in late July. He managed to catch on with the Bills on Aug. 12, and he caught his lone pass for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers. The 31-year-old wide receiver will now look to catch on with a team in need of veteran wide receiver depth.

Perry caught two of four targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 30-27 preseason loss to the Titans.

Perry's contributions in the preseason finale went beyond what ended up in the box score, as he also had an 18-yard touchdown nullified by a holding penalty in the third quarter, had an 11-yard catch overturned on a challenge in the first quarter and drew a 21-yard pass interference penalty in the fourth. His two receptions that counted went for 24 and 43 yards, with one pass apiece coming from Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler. Perry's ability to stretch the field could earn the 2023 sixth-round draft pick meaningful playing time, especially if Rashid Shaheed (toe/foot) isn't fully healthy by the time the Saints begin the regular season Sunday, Sept. 8 against the Panthers.

Ridley caught two of three targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 30-27 preseason win over the Saints.

Ridley and the rest of Tennessee's first-team offense played the first two drives. After signing a four-year, $92 million contract with the Titans in March, Ridley's expected to work as the top target for second-year quarterback Will Levis in the regular season. Ridley's healthy heading into the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Bears, but it remains to be seen if fellow starting wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) will recover in time to suit up Week 1.

The Falcons waived Ali on Sunday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Ali spent most of 2023 on the Falcons' injured reserve due to an ankle injury. He was able to return for training camp in late July, and while he suited up for all three games, he had just one catch for 19 yards. Ali will explore his next opportunities should he clear waivers.

The Rams waived Laap on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Laap signed with the Rams in May as an undrafted free agent out of SUNY Cortland. He played in all three preseason games, though he only accrued stats against the Cowboys on Aug. 11, when he registered two catches for 50 yards and a touchdown. Should he go unclaimed off waivers, Laap will look to catch on with another team in need of a wide receiver.