NFL Player News

Cousins is listed as the Raiders' top quarterback on the unofficial depth chart for Thursday's preseason game versus the 49ers, according to the team's official site.

With coach Klint Kubiak recently declining to formally name a starter, this depth-chart placement offers another sign that Cousins remains the leading option atop Las Vegas' quarterback room. Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell, in that order, appear to remain behind Cousins heading into the Raiders' final preseason contest. It's unclear if Cousins will see any action in that game.

Jordan (knee) did not participate at Monday's training camp practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Jordan suffered a knee injury in early August, and he isn't quite back to full health yet. The tight end hasn't appeared in a contest yet this preseason, and it's possible that the knee injury will force him to miss Houston's preseason finale against the Panthers on Friday.

Lacy (undisclosed) reverted to the Jets' injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Lacy was not claimed by another team after being waived/injured by the Jets on Sunday. The move to IR means he'll be forced to miss the entire 2026 season unless an injury settlement is reached.

The Seahawks fear that Richman suffered a serious knee injury during Sunday's 19-16 preseason loss to the Titans, Mookie Alexander of SB Nation reports.

Richman's knee appeared to buckle during the Seahawks' opening offensive drive. He was able to walk off the field under his own power, but further tests have revealed a long-term injury that will likely lead to the second-year pro opening the regular season on injured reserve.

Jordan (hip) did not participate at practice Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Jordan suffered a hip flexor strain at practice in early August, and he still appears to be less than 100 percent. Fellow running back British Brooks (hand) returned to practice Monday after missing three weeks following hand surgery, and the two players are battling to secure a spot on Houston's initial 53-man roster as reserve options behind Woody Marks and David Montgomery.

Baringer picked up an unspecified injury during the Patriots' 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Baringer punted twice for 91 yards before being pulled from Saturday's exhibition contest with an undisclosed injury, putting him in jeopardy of missing the Patriots' Week 1 clash against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Matt Haack was signed by the Patriots on Monday to serve as the team's punter in Baringer's absence, per Reiss.

McLachlan (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the 49ers on Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

The tight end was waived/injured by the Niners on July 31. McLachlan then revered to injured reserve the next day. He's now free to sign with another team if he can get healthy again soon.

The Texans waived Mapu (undisclosed) with an injury designation Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Mapu may have picked up an injury during the Texans' 22-20 preseason loss to the Raiders on Thursday, when he accrued four tackles. The nature of Mapu's injury isn't clear, but if he clears waivers, then he would revert to injured reserve and be forced to sit for the entire 2026 season unless an injury settlement is reached with Houston.

The Texans waived Jackson on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Jackson signed with the Texans in May and caught two passes on as many targets for nine yards across his two preseason outings. Assuming he clears waivers, Jackson will look to catch on with a team in need of a wide receiver who can also contribute on special teams.

Pitsenberger (ankle) reached an injury settlement with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The running back was placed on injured reserve Aug. 15 after suffering an ankle injury in a preseason loss to the Chargers. Now that Pitsenberger has reached a settlement with Houston, he has a chance to play in 2026. Wilson reported that the Yale product is dealing with a "three-week injury."