NFL Player News

Bates will miss "a couple of weeks" due to a hamstring injury, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

Bates hurt his hamstring during practice Thursday and is going to miss a significant portion of training camp as a result. The third-year tight end is slated to work behind Chig Okonkwo this season, but Bates' injury could open the door for Ben Sinnott to make a push for the No. 2 role at the position.

McNeil's neck injury isn't considered to be serious, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

McNeil suffered a neck injury during Friday's practice but is believed to be OK. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as one of Detroit's starting defensive tackles during the upcoming campaign.

Gardner suffered a lower calf strain during practice Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Gardner was carted off the field with what's now being described as a lower calf strain. He dealt with a calf strain throughout last season, although it's unclear wheather this issue is related.

Edwards (pectoral) visited with Houston on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Edwards has recovered from the torn pectoral that landed him on the Texans' injured reserve last December. The 32-year-old was was released by the team with a failed physical designation in March but will look to return to Houston or elsewhere now that he's healthy.

The Patriots activated Jacas (knee) off the active/non-football injury list Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Jacas is officially recovered from a knee injury after passing his physical. The rookie second-round pick is expected to contribute as a rotational linebacker during the upcoming campaign.

The Commanders hosted Parham for a tryout Saturday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Parham missed the entire 2025 season due to an Achilles injury, but he is ready to attempt a return to the NFL in 2026. The tight end spent four seasons with the Chargers, collecting 67 receptions for 764 yards and 11 touchdowns over 47 regular-season games.

Cotton (hamstring) reverted to the Broncos' injured reserve Saturday, Zac Stevens reports.

Cotton was waived/injured Friday due to his injury and will spend the entire 2026 season on IR. The undrafted free agent out of Utah will need to look toward 2027 for a potential NFL debut.

The Titans signed Goodrich to a contract Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Goodrich has spent time with the Giants, Broncos and Jets since joining the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2022. The cornerback also spent some time playing for the Birmingham Stallions in the UFL, but he is ready to take another crack at NFL football. Goodrich has played in four NFL regular-season games, all in 2023, when he totaled five tackles (three solo) over 67 defensive snaps and 40 special-teams snaps.

McLachlan (undisclosed) reverted to the 49ers' injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log.

McLachlan was waived/injured Friday with an undisclosed issue and will now spend the 2026 season on IR. The 2024 sixth-round pick out of Cincinnati will need to look toward 2027 for a chance to get back on an NFL field.

Scott (undisclosed) reverted to the Jets' injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Scott was waived/injured by the Jets on Friday and went unclaimed. The wide receiver will now spend the season on the Jets' injured reserve list.