NFL Player News

Minkins (undisclosed) reverted to the Cardinals' injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Minkins was not claimed off waivers by another team after being waived with an injury designation Sunday. By reverting to IR, the Cincinnati product will be required to miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Cardinals. Minkins recorded two tackles (one solo) during the Cardinals' 42-38 loss to the Packers in Friday's preseason finale.

Bamba signed with the Jets' practice squad Monday, Eric Allen and Amanda Vogt of the team's official site report.

The cornerback suffered a knee injury during New York's preseason opener against Tampa Bay and missed the rest of training camp, but he appears to be healthy again. Bamba broke up four passes in that game and should have a chance to develop now that he's a member of the practice squad.

The Titans claimed Smith off waivers Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

The Chiefs waived Smith on Sunday. The cornerback suffered an injury in Friday's preseason finale against the Seahawks, but has promptly recovered from the minor rib issue. Smith was likely claimed as additional secondary depth because Joshua Williams (pectoral) will miss at least the first four games of the regular season on injured reserve.

The Dolphins claimed Godrick (ankle) off waivers from the Chiefs on Monday.

Godrick sprained his ankle during the Chiefs' preseason opener against the Rams, but he was cleared to play in each of Kansas City's final two exhibition contests. He was waived by the Chiefs on Sunday but will now call Miami his new home, and he will provide the Dolphins with depth on the offensive line.

The Browns released Okwara on Monday.

Okwara initially appeared to make the Browns' 53-man roster, but he was cut after the team claimed cornerback Toriano Pride on waivers. Okwara spent all of last year on Cleveland's practice squad and may have to settle for another practice-squad deal with either the Browns or with another organization.

The Dolphins claimed Taylor (concussion) off waivers from the Broncos on Monday.

Taylor was waived by the Broncos on Sunday, but it didn't take long for the Purdue product to find a new home in Miami. He entered the league's concussion protocol during Denver's preseason finale against Minnesota on Friday, but it appears he's no longer in protocol and is on track to be available for Miami's Week 1 clash against Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 13. Taylor appeared in four regular-season games for the Broncos last year, logging two solo tackles while contributing solely on special teams.

Patrick was released by the Giants on Sunday, according to the NFL's official transaction log.

The offensive guard appears to be healthy again after dealing with a knee injury during training camp. The veteran has made 68 starts between the regular season and postseason across a nine-year career with the Packers, Bears, Saints and Bengals, and he's therefore a very good candidate to offer experienced offensive-line depth to a team in need of such.

The Raiders cut Johnson on Sunday.

Johnson suffered a shoulder injury during the Raiders' preseason game against the Texans on Aug. 12. The linebacker was cut without an injury designation, meaning he has moved past the injury and will be free to sign with any franchise immediately.

The 49ers cut Jones (calf) on Sunday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Jones was dealing with a calf injury toward the tail end of training camp, which prevented him from playing in the 49ers' preseason finale against the Raiders on Thursday. Jones will explore his next options now that he's a free agent, and it's possible that he remains in San Francisco as a member of the team's practice squad.

Jacksonville waived Kiser (knee) on Sunday, John Oehser of the team's official site reports.

Kiser was selected by the Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and played in 14 regular-season games as a rookie, working primarily on special teams. He wasn't able to make Jacksonville's 53-man roster but cleared waivers and subsequently signed to the Jags' practice squad.