NFL Player News

Hood (quadriceps) is expected to return to practice this week, Paul Schwartz of New York Post reports.

Hood has been dealing with a quadriceps issue at practice over the last week or so, but he now appears to be on the cusp of returning to action. It's unclear if the cornerback will be able to play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Jets, but he is definitely on track to be good to go for Week 1 versus the Cowboys on Sept. 13.

The Lions waived Robichaux (foot) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Robichaux fractured his foot during the Lions' 16-14 preseason loss to the Bengals on Aug. 13. He was set to miss the entire 2026 season after reverting to injured reserve, but the settlement allows Robichaux to sign with a team once he's fully healthy.

Deguara was released by the 49ers on Monday.

The tight end was let go to open a spot for defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko. Deguara joined the Niners in late July after catching three passes for 21 yards and a score with the Cardinals in 2025. The third-round pick of the Packers in 2020 has played more on special teams than offense in each of the last three seasons.

The Eagles signed Mims to a contract Monday.

Mims will join the Eagles for the final week of training camp after being waived by the Vikings on Aug. 12. He's unlikely to make the 53-man roster by the end of training camp, but a strong week of practice and a nice performance in Friday's preseason finale against the Bengals could be enough to convince the Eagles' coaching staff to keep Mims around on the practice squad.

Uzomah announced his retirement from the National Football League on Monday, Jared Goffinet of Fox 19 in Cincinnati reports.

The tight end retired as a Bengal, the team with which he played his first seven seasons in the league. Uzomah's best receiving campaign came in 2021, when he recorded 49 receptions for 593 yards and five scores during the regular season. The 2015 fifth-round pick last saw NFL action in 2024 with Philadelphia, when he made seven regular-season appearances but did not play during the team's postseason run due to an abdominal injury.

The Saints signed Daniel Carlson to a contract Monday, and Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports that the move indicates that Smythe may not be New Orleans' kicker for the upcoming season.

Smythe joined New Orleans in 2024 through the International Player Pathway and took over as the team's kicker over the final five games of the 2025 regular season, going 12-for-16 on field-goal attempts and 13-for-13 on extra-point tries. However, Smythe was unable to separate himself from Tanner Brown in the kicking competition in training camp, and the Saints have elected add Carlson into the mix. The Saints should confirm who their kicker is for the regular season following Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys.

Ewers (groin) returned to practice with the Dolphins on Monday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Ewers was able to make his return to the practice field after missing over a week with a groin injury that he suffered in the team's preseason opener against the Commanders on Aug. 15. The 23-year-old is considered the favorite to serve as the primary backup to Malik Willis this season, and he'll now have the chance to solidify his hold on the No. 2 role by playing in Friday's preseason finale versus Atlanta.

The Seahawks waived Hankerson on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Hankerson caught on with the Seahawks on Aug. 17 and played 24 snaps (18 on offense, six on special teams) in Sunday's 19-16 preseason loss to the Titans, when he turned five carries into 10 yards and hauled in both of his targets for nine yards. The undrafted rookie out of Oregon State will attempt to catch on with a team in need of backfield depth and a contributor on special teams.

Brooks (hand) was back at practice with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Brooks broke his hand at practice and underwent surgery in early August, but he was able to return to the practice field after a three-week absence. The running back is competing for a spot on Houston's 53-man roster in 2026, and he'll look to be ready to go for Friday's preseason finale in Carolina.

Sturdivant (concussion) has yet to return to practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Sturdivant is competing for a spot on the Packers' initial 53-man roster, but he has been sidelined at practice after suffering a concussion. The undrafted wide receiver has appeared in both of the Packers' preseason contests so far, reeling in three of four targets for 30 yards. Sturdivant will have a couple more chances to clear protocol and return to practice before Friday's preseason finale against Arizona.