NFL Player News

The Panthers list Metchie as the top kickoff and punt returner on their unofficial depth chart after waiving Jimmy Horn on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.

A healthy inactive for the Panthers' Week 1 loss to the Bears, Metchie looks poised to make his Carolina debut during this weekend's game in Atlanta. Though he'll presumably be the Panthers' No. 5 receiver in Week 2, Metchie isn't expected to be in line for extensive playing time on offense and will make most of his contributions as a return man.

Remigio returned two punts for seven yards and three kicks for 78 yards during Monday's 31-10 win versus the Broncos.

Remigio did not log any snaps on offense in Week 1, but he held his own in the return game. He figures to play a similar role come Sunday night, when Kansas City is set to host the Colts.

Mims did not see any targets and returned two punts for 36 yards in Monday's Week 1 loss to Kansas City. He managed a hip injury but is expected to be fine for Week 2, per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com.

Mims logged just nine snaps on offense. It's not clear if that was due to the hip issue that cropped up in the first quarter or because of the strong play of Pat Bryant, who led Broncos wide receivers with four catches on six targets for 42 yards. Mims' availability as a kick returner suggests the hip issue isn't serious, though he's definitely behind Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle in the pecking order at WR and may now be behind Bryant as well.

Franklin failed to reel in his only target while adding a five-yard carry in Monday night's 31-10 loss to Kansas City.

The 23-year-old was only on the field for 17 of the team's 51 offensive snaps, which was fewer than Pat Bryant (30) along with starters Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle at wide receiver. Franklin emerged as a go-to option for quarterback Bo Nix in 2025, catching 65 of 104 targets for 709 yards and six scores, but with the addition of Waddle in the offseason, his role appears to be significantly reduced.

Bryant caught four of six targets for 42 yards in Monday night's 31-10 loss to Kansas City.

Bryant was on the field for 30 of the team's 51 offensive snaps, trailing only Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle at wide receiver. The 23-year-old led the team in targets in the loss, and he'll look to build on this performance against Jacksonville in Week 2.

The Jets signed Johnson to the practice squad Tuesday.

Johnson failed to crack the Cowboys' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but the 2020 fifth-rounder will get a new opportunity with the Jets on the practice squad, along with fellow wideout Sterling Shepard. First-round wide receiver Omar Cooper is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury, so both Johnson and Shepard are candidates to be elevated to the Jets' active roster for Week 2 against the Packers on Sunday if Cooper is ruled out.

The Eagles signed Covey to the active roster Tuesday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Covey returned four punts for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Commanders. The wide receiver's production on special teams has now earned him a spot on the 53-man roster. It remains to be seen if Covey has earned additional responsibilities for next Sunday's game against the Titans.

The Ravens signed Larvadain to the practice squad Tuesday.

Larvadain failed to make the Browns' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he'll get a new opportunity with an AFC North division foe in the Ravens. Rookie third-round wideout Ja'Kobi Lane is set to undergo surgery to repair a fractured wrist that he sustained in Baltimore's Week 1 win over Indianapolis, and with both Zay Flowers (hamstring) and Devontez Walker (groin) working through injuries, Larvadain could be promoted to the active roster for Sunday's home tilt against New Orleans.

The Panthers waived Horn on Tuesday.

The wide receiver played 14 offensive snaps in the Panthers' 59-37 loss to the Bears last Sunday. Horn was unable to catch his only target but did log 101 kick-return yards and 17 punt return yards over 12 special-teams snaps. The wide receiver will likely end up back with the Panthers on the practice squad if he can clear waivers.

The Chargers placed Lambert-Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Lambert-Smith suffered a significant hamstring injury during the Chargers' Week 1 loss against the Cardinals, warranting a stint on the IR. As such, the second-year pro will be required to miss at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 6 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 18, though he may need more time to recover. Gary Jennings was signed to the Chargers' 53-man roster in a corresponding move.