NFL Player News

Kamara (knee) avoided a major injury Tuesday but "will be out for a few weeks," Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

A knee injury forced Kamara from Tuesday's practice, and while the veteran running back "didn't tear anything," a multi-week absence would cost him the rest of the preseason at the very least. The Saints are struggling to find healthy bodies for their backfield, with Travis Etienne being the only running back among the top four on the depth chart not carrying an injury tag.

Mendoza worked with the first-team offense in Tuesday's joint practice with the Texans, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

While Kirk Cousins got his normal reps with the ones Tuesday, coach Klint Kubiak kept the starters out there so Mendoza could also get some work in with the starting offense as well. It was the first time this summer that the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft has worked with the first-string unit. The practice reps come after Mendoza had a strong preseason debut last Thursday, completing 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown versus Arizona. Cousins has done nothing to lose his grip on the QB1 gig in Las Vegas, but Mendoza is still a good bet to make starts before his rookie season is over.

Riley (groin) exited New Orleans' practice Tuesday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Riley suffered a groin injury, though its severity is currently unknown. The 25-year-old is expected to serve as one of the team's starting cornerbacks during the upcoming campaign, but TJ Hall and Martin Emerson could see increased playing time should Riley be forced to miss time during the regular season.

The Jets hosted Manning for a tryout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Manning was waived by the Broncos with an injury settlement in early June. The undrafted rookie is now fully healthy and ready to take another shot at the NFL. With Nahshon Wright (hip), VJ Payne (undisclosed), D'Angelo Ponds (calf), Qwan'tez Stiggers (concussion) and Mory Bamba (knee) all dealing with injuries, Manning may have a shot at some preseason reps with the Jets.

Banks (undisclosed) reverted from waivers to Tampa Bay's injured reserve list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Banks went unclaimed on waivers after getting cut with an undisclosed injury Monday, and now he's bound to spend the entire 2026 campaign on the Buccaneers' injured reserve list. He was available for three games in 2025, playing exclusively on special teams.

Dedich (hand) is getting closer to a possible return, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Coach Sean McVay said that Dedich could put on a cast and participate in practice, but the overall go-ahead on any return will be determined by the training staff. The offensive lineman has not practiced since being placed on the active/non-football injury list in late July. Dedich could see limited participation very soon, which could significantly bolster the Rams' offensive line depth heading into the regular season.

The Ravens waived Robinson (undisclosed) with an injury designation Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Robinson joined the team as an undrafted free agent back in May but suffered an injury at some point during the summer. The 23-year-old could revert to Baltimore's injured reserve should he clear waivers.

The 49ers waived Henry (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Tuesday, Kyle A Madson of TheNinersWire reports.

Henry cleared waivers and reverted to the 49ers' injured reserve list last Thursday. The defensive end was set to spend the entirety of the 2026 season on IR but is now a free agent. The 27-year-old will be able to sign with another organization once he's healthy.

The Patriots signed Van Roten on Tuesday.

In a corresponding transaction, New England released tight end Mitch Van Vooren. Van Roten started at right guard for the Giants in 2025 and he suited up for all 17 of their regular-season games.

Johnson (suspension/ankle) underwent ankle surgery Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Johnson has a positive outlook and should be ready to play football right as his six-game regular-season suspension expires. The cornerback will miss the first six weeks of the regular season due to a violation of the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy, but should be able to resume being a depth option for the Titans' secondary shortly thereafter.