NFL Player News

The Cardinals waived Smith on Tuesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Smith signed with the Cardinals in June after spending time in the XFL. While he didn't make the 53-man roster, it's possible he ends up on a practice squad for a second consecutive season.

Jackson was informed Tuesday that he's made the Titans' initial 53-man roster, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Jackson exited the Titans' second preseason game this year due to a knee injury, but he returned to action for the team's preseason finale and played 17 snaps on offense and seven on special teams. He secured his lone target for a 26-yard touchdown during the team's exhibition win over New England and should begin the 2023 campaign as a depth option at wide receiver.

The Chargers waived Wright on Tuesday.

Wright turned a late-July tryout opportunity with the Chargers into the full training camp experience. He always figured to be a long shot in terms of landing on the 53-man roster, but he clearly made an impression to last in camp as long as he did. The Purdue product recorded 732 yards and seven touchdowns on 57 receptions during his final collegiate season.

Coach Frank Reich said Tuesday that Shenault is progressing in the concussion protocol, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Shenault landed in the league's concussion protocol early last week but returned to practice in the red, no-contact jersey Tuesday. After making the Panthers' 53-man roster, Shenault will have a week and a half to recover before the team's regular-season opener in Atlanta on Sept. 10.

Wilson was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday.

Wilson signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent following the draft in April and was attempting to earn a depth receiver role. The rookie out of Florida State ultimately came up short, but it remains to be seen if he will catch an opportunity with LA's practice squad.

Allen was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Allen joined the team as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA in May. After missing OTAs later that month due to a hamstring issue, he was able to take the field for training camp to attempt to earn a roster spot. Ultimately, the 23-year-old was unable to do so and will now have to hope for a spot on the practice squad.

The 49ers waived Martin on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Martin signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers in late January after spending most of the 2022 campaign on the team's practice squad. While he was unable to make the 53-man roster for a second consecutive season, it's possible he rejoins the 49ers' practice squad.

Shepherd was waived by the Chargers on Monday.

Besides competing for a depth receiver role with the Chargers, Shepherd was also looking to earn returner opportunities. He ultimately came up short, but he will be a candidate to end up on the team's practice squad. The 27-year-old has not suited up for an NFL game since 2020 with the Packers.

Woods (Achilles) was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.

Woods was previously on the active/NFI list, but with no chance of returning in 2023 due to a ruptured Achilles, the move makes sense. The 2022 sixth-round selection will continue to focus on his recovery and making a healthy return in 2024.

The Cowboys waived Moreno-Cropper on Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Moreno-Cropper joined the Cowboys following a promising collegiate career at Fresno State. Although he missed out on a 53-man roster spot, he showed some promise during the offseason and is expected to join the Cowboys' practice squad if he clears waivers.