NFL Player News

The Raiders released Cole on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Cole re-signed with the Raiders this offseason despite posting career-worst numbers (10-141-1) last year. The Raiders released Cole and Phillip Dorsett ahead of the initial 53-man roster deadline Tuesday, but Rapoport notes Las Vegas may sign the veteran wideouts to practice-squad deals before Week 1.

The Eagles waived Ngata on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Ngata joined the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in early May after spending four seasons at Clemson. Although he missed out on the 53-man roster, it's possible he begins the year on the practice squad.

The Rams waived Trammell on Tuesday.

Trammell took advantage of numerous injuries and appeared in six games for the Rams last year, securing two of four targets for 13 yards. If he clears waivers, the 25-year-old wideout would presumably be a practice-squad candidate.

The Rams waived Smith on Tuesday.

Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent in May, but he'll likely have to start his rookie season on a practice-squad deal after clearing waivers. The Florida A&M product played 24 snaps (15 offensive) during the Rams' preseason finale but wasn't targeted.

The Jaguars waived Williams on Tuesday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Williams was a sixth-round pick in 2021 by Denver, but he failed to make the Broncos' initial 53-man roster last year after appearing in just two games as a rookie. The wideout spent all of 2022 on Jacksonville's practice squad but was never elevated. Williams could be looking at a similar role in 2023 if he clears waivers.

Jeudy (hamstring) is not being placed on injured reserve to start the season, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Teams can soon place players on injured reserve and later be allowed to bring them back to the active roster after a minimum of four missed weeks. The Broncos aren't sure about Jeudy's Week 1 availability but at least have some hope he'll be ready early in the season after injuring his hamstring Aug. 24. They can always change course and put Jeudy on IR later on if he suffers a setback.

The Jaguars waived Pryor on Tuesday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Pryor signed with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent last year but was let go ahead of roster cutdowns and claimed by the Jaguars. The Wisconsin product was left inactive to start the season before picking up a shoulder injury in mid-January and ultimately never saw the field as a rookie. Pryor will likely have to settle for a practice-squad deal if he clears waivers.

Waddle (abdomen) said Tuesday he's "feeling good" and expects to suit up Week 1 versus the Chargers, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Waddle has never truly seemed in danger of missing the regular-season opener, but it's encouraging to hear him confirm as much. The third-year wideout was limited at practice Tuesday, roughly three weeks after his initial abdominal injury. Barring any setbacks, Waddle is on track to suit up as one of Tua Tagovailoa's undisputed top two targets, alongside Tyreek Hill, in what could be a high-scoring affair in Los Angeles.

Chark (hamstring) said Tuesday that his goal is to be ready for Week 1 at Atlanta, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

The wideout said he and the team's medical staff are on the same page about Week 1 being a realistic goal. Chark hasn't practiced with teammates since mid-August, but he did show progress Tuesday by doing individual work on a field indoors. The first official injury report for Week 1 will be released next Wednesday, at which point Chark may be back to practicing for real.

The Seahawks are slated to waive Winston (groin) on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Winston dealt with a groin injury earlier in the preseason, but it appears he's now healthy. If he clears waivers, Winston could be a candidate to end up back with Seattle as a member of the practice squad. He suited up for three games with the Saints in 2021 and performed adequately as a punt returner in those contests.