NFL Player News

The Packers placed Rice (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Rice was claimed off waivers by the Packers in early May but will not get to participate fully in training camp, it seems. The wide receiver is fighting with a deep corps to make the roster, and an extra injury will not help his case over names such as Savion Williams, Bo Melton and Skyy Moore

The Texans waived Hansen (chest) on Wednesday.

Hansen was primarily a special-teams player in 2025, playing just six defensive snaps to 306 special-teams snaps over 15 regular-season games. The linebacker will become a free agent if he can clear waivers. The Texans signed wide receiver DJ Turner in a corresponding move.

The Commanders signed Cracraft to a contract Wednesday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.

Cracraft participated in the Commanders' final two games of the season, playing seven offensive snaps and four special teams snaps between the two contests. The wide receiver has a chance to stand out and make his way up the depth chart, but will likely end up on the practice squad after cutdown day.

Thompson is good to go for training camp, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Thompson was able to get over his pectoral issue in time for Wednesday's first training camp session and was on the field alongside free safety Malik Hooker as a member of the starting secondary. The strong safety is all set to participate fully in camp activities, meaning P.J. Locke will likely see fewer opportunities.

Hooker is all set to suit up for training camp, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Hooker was the starting free safety during Wednesday's first-team reps. The defensive back has recovered from the back issue that plagued him throughout minicamp and is all set to resume normal practice activities as training camp gets underway.

Watson took all the first-team QB reps during Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN reports.

Prior to the session, coach Todd Monken said the Browns will continue to split first-team signal caller reps between Watson -- who Oyefusi indicated struggled at times Wednesday -- and Shedeur Sanders in practice, with Mary Kay Cabot noting that Sanders will likely take reps with the first team Thursday. For now, Monken has declined to disclose a timetable for naming Cleveland's Week 1 starter, so this is a job battle that could linger well into the preseason.

Mingo had a good first training camp session, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Mingo has been dealing with a minor groin strain since early June. The wide receiver has finally recovered from the issue and is all set to perform at his best in training camp for a chance to move up the Cowboys' depth chart. Mingo will need to outshine Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KaVontae Turpin and Ryan Flournoy for a chance at high-value snaps during the 2026 season.

Ezeiruaku is all set to participate in the Cowboys' training camp activities, Terence Watson of cowboyswire.com reports.

Ezeiruaku underwent a procedure for a hip issue in February but was able to participate in some drills during OTA's in early June. The strongside linebacker is now back to full strength and ready to return to the field full-time.

The 49ers have some "concern" about Pearsall's latest knee issue and are "exploring all options" when it comes to what the next step will be in addressing it, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Pearsall didn't practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee, and it remains to be seen when he'll be able to return to the field. It's an injury that the wideout has dealt with on and off since Week 4 of last season, and Wagoner suggests that surgical solutions may be explored to resolve the issue. For now, with Christian Kirk (calf) also missing practice, added WR reps behind Mike Evans are available for the likes of Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and De'Zhaun Stribling.

Bland is all set to participate in the Cowboys' training camp activities, Terence Watson of cowboyswire.com reports.

Bland underwent surgery for a foot injury in January, so he was unable to fully participate in OTA's with the team. The starting outside cornerback is all set to go now and will be available for the full duration of training camp.