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London outlined that he tries to model his game after big-bodied wideouts like Mike Evans and former NFL stars Calvin Johnson, Dez Bryant and Andre Johnson, Robert Mays of The Athletic reports.

London saw a dip in production in 2025, but that was mostly due to a PCL sprain in his left knee that sidelined him for four contests late in the season. The wide receiver still caught 68 of 112 targets for 919 yards and seven scores over 12 regular-season contest, and the 76.6 yards per game were a new career-high for the 25-year-old. London understands that part of what makes him special is his 6-foot-4, 215-plus pound frame, and he'll look to continue to use it to his advantage in Year 5 with Atlanta. The wide receiver will once again face uncertainty at quarterback in 2026, as the team signed veteran Tua Tagovailoa (back) in the offseason to compete with Michael Penix (knee) for the starting job. Regardless of who is under center, London has elevated to being one of the top WRs in the league, and he figures to have another strong campaign this year.

Henry (undisclosed) reverted to the 49ers' injured-reserve list Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Henry was waived with an injury designation Wednesday and went unclaimed. The defensive end will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on IR unless he reaches an injury settlement with the 49ers. The 27-year-old played in one regular-season game for the Browns last year, logging no stats while playing five special-teams snaps.

Pickett (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve with the Raiders on Thursday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Pickett will be placed on IR after he was waived with an injury designation by Las Vegas on Wednesday, ultimately going unclaimed. The offensive lineman is now on track to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign unless he is able to reach an injury settlement with the Raiders.

The Broncos placed Deiter (quadriceps) on injured reserve Thursday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Deiter suffered a severe quadriceps injury Wednesday that will end his season, so the move to injured reserve is not surprising. The center's absence may not impact the Broncos' starting offensive line, but given Luke Wattenberg's (undisclosed) injury history, Deiter would have provided valuable depth for the unit.

The Steelers waived Thompson (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Thompson was waived/injured by the Steelers on Tuesday and reverted to injured reserve Wednesday after clearing waivers. The offensive tackle will now be able to sign with any team once he heals from whatever injury he suffered.

The Buccaneers waived Hall (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hall was placed on injured reserve Monday due to an undisclosed issue he suffered in practice. The cornerback has reached an agreement with the team and will be able to sign with any franchise once he regains his health.

Long (undisclosed) was released after reaching an injury settlement with the Giants on Thursday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Long was set to miss the entirety of the 2026 season while on injured reserve with the Giants after suffering an undisclosed injury during training camp. He will now have the chance to pass a physical and play elsewhere this year.

The Texans released Takitaki (hamstring) with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Takitaki was placed on injured reserve Monday with a hamstring issue he suffered in training camp shortly after signing with the Texans. Takitaki will now likely look to sign with another franchise before the 2026 season concludes.

The Steelers placed Lee (undisclosed) on injured reserve Thursday.

Lee suffered an unknown injury during training camp, and it will cost the defensive tackle his season. Now on injured reserve, the 2024 sixth-rounder is set to miss the entirety of the 2026 season. In Lee's absence, Dean Lowry and Anthony Goodlow may see more snaps on the defensive line throughout the season.

Watts (undisclosed) was waived by the Jets after the two sides reached an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Watts was set to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign while on injured reserve with the Jets after suffering an undisclosed injury during training camp. The defensive lineman will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll have the ability to pass a physical and play elsewhere this season.