NFL Player News

The Texans waived Powell on Tuesday.

After being drafted by Kansas City in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Powell has had a hard time finding opportunities in the league, as he's played in only three regular-season games (all in 2022). The Clemson product won't make Houston's initial 53-man roster despite shining in his lone preseason contest with the club, catching six of seven targets for 63 yards Saturday versus Detroit.

The Raiders released Bachman on Tuesday.

Bachman spent most of the 2024 season on the Raiders' practice squad, though he did play in six regular-season games. He entered training camp gunning for a spot on the 53-man roster but wasn't able to separate himself from the competition, finishing with four catches (on seven targets) for 51 yards across three preseason games. Bachman is a candidate to return to the Raiders as a member of the team's practice squad.

The Lions waived Bell on Tuesday.

A 2023 seventh-round pick, Bell spent his first two seasons with the 49ers and caught eight passes for 90 yards and three touchdowns while also mixing in on kick and punt returns. His special-teams ability gives him a good chance to stick around on the practice squad.

The Texans placed Winfree (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Winfree signed with the Texans on Aug. 18 and played in Saturday's preseason finale against the Lions where he logged a 26-yard catch on his lone target. The nature and severity of his injury aren't clear, but by being placed on IR without a designation to return, Winfree will be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Houston.

The Lions released Taylor on Tuesday.

Taylor spent the 2024 season on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, and he was unable to carve out a role in a deep wide receiver room in Detroit. The 29-year-old has caught nine passes for 93 yards and a touchdown since entering the league in 2019.

The Lions waived Kennedy on Tuesday.

Kennedy spent most of the 2024 season on the Lions' practice squad, but he suited up in four games and recorded 167 kick-return yards and no catches. The 29-year-old will likely serve in a similar role in 2025.

Jones was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.

Jones signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent in May, catching three passes for 17 yards and a touchdown over two games during the preseason. The wide receiver will now be subject to waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he may end up joining the Commanders' practice squad.

The Texans cut Cephus on Tuesday.

Cephus spent time with the Rams and 49ers this summer before ultimately landing with the Texans. The 2020 fifth-round pick out of Wisconsin hasn't played an NFL snap since the 2022 season, when he caught two passes (three targets) for 15 yards through four games. He'll aim to carve out a role on the practice squad this season.

Brooks was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.

Brooks impressed during the preseason, reeling in 10 balls for 90 yards over the team's three contests. The wide receiver will now be placed on waivers, but if he goes unclaimed, he's a likely candidate to join the Commanders' practice squad.

The Jaguars waived Singer on Tuesday.

Singer linked up with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in late April and had a solid preseason, catching seven of eight targets for 59 yards over three contests. If he clears waivers, Singer could end up on the Jaguars' practice squad.