NFL Player News

Buffalo waived Hodgins on Tuesday.

Despite being the Bills' co-leader in receptions in their preseason finale at Carolina on Friday, the 2020 sixth-rounder was ultimately let go ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. Assuming he isn't claimed during the current waiver period, Hodgins will become an unrestricted free agent.

The Bengals waived Irwin on Tuesday.

Irwin appeared in seven games for the Bengals last season, catching two of five targets for 34 yards. However, he finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. If he clears waivers, it's possible Cincinnati brings him back on a practice squad deal.

Gallup (knee) has a spot on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster, avoiding the reserve/PUP list and a minimum four-game absence, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Both Gallup and team officials have said the wideout is unlikely to play Week 1, but the expectation is he will suit up within the first four games of the season. In fact, team owner Jerry Jones said Gallup would be healthy enough to play Week 1 "if it were the Super Bowl," before noting that the team wants to be cautious with a long season ahead. Gallup spent all of August on the active/PUP list, but now that he's on the roster he can practice with his teammates if/when he's deemed ready.

Arcega-Whiteside was waived by the Seahawks on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Arcega-Whiteside arrived in Seattle during training camp via a trade from Philadelphia. He subsequently reverted back to wide receiver after an experiment switching to tight end for the Eagles last season. The 2019 second-round pick was ultimately unable to make enough of an impression to land spot on the final roster.

The Titans waived Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The 2021 fourth-round pick had a nice opportunity to compete for playing time in a remade WR room, but he apparently couldn't make an impression and instead lands on the wrong side of the roster bubble. Fitzpatrick caught five passes in four games as a rookie and will turn 25 by the end of the 2022 NFL season.

Nailor (concussion) made Minnesota's 53-man roster, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Nailor suffered a concussion in the final preseason game and can be considered questionable ahead of the Vikings' season opener versus the Packers on Sept. 11. When healthy, he'll likely get most of his snaps on special teams and could get time as a punt or kick returner.

Chisena (leg) was cut by the Vikings on Tuesday.

Chisena missed the Vikings' last two preseason games with a leg injury, which may have hurt his chances. He could be signed to the practice squad as the team may need him at some point for his play on special teams, especially punt coverage.

Hart was named to the initial 53-man roster Tuesday.

Hart beat out third-year pro Freddie Swain and rookie Bo Melton for one of the Seahawks' six wide receiver slots. It's surprising that the Seahawks chose to keep Hart around considering he has registered just 81 yards from scrimmage through 30 NFL games. Hart will get the occasional scripted play in 2022, but fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about his usage.

The Seahawks announced on Tuesday that Young earned a spot on the 53-man roster.

A seventh-round pick out of Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, Young beat out third-year receiver Freddie Swain and rookie Bo Melton -- who was was selected four picks ahead of Young. The Seahawks had six receivers on their initial 53-man roster. Young isn't expected to have much of an impact this season, but his tools are intriguing for a long-term project. After all, he ran a 4.47 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds.

Coutee was released by the Colts on Tuesday.

Coutee looked likely to make the 53-man roster but missed some time with a groin injury. He's a candidate to be signed to Indy's practice squad. He got reps in the slot behind Parris Campbell during training camp, so it's possible he could still be viewed as an injury fill-in from the practice squad.