NFL Player News
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Ryan Hayes OT | CAR
Ryan Hayes: Let go by Titans
The Titans waived Hayes on Thursday, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports.
Hayes has spent time on both the Falcons' and Dolphins' practice squads, appearing in just one regular-season game during the 2024 campaign as a special-teams feature. The offensive tackle will likely return to that role for a familiar team once rosters are cut down August 30.
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JC Latham OT | TEN
Titans' JC Latham: Placed on PUP list
Latham (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports.
The starting right tackle played through a hip injury last year, but that likely does not correlate with Latham's current issue. The 2024 first-round pick will head into his second season protecting Cam Ward as long as he can overcome this injury.
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Josh Sweat LB | ARI
Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Beginning camp on PUP list
Sweat (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Sweat was a healthy participant in the mandatory part of the Cardinals' offseason activities. The premier pass rusher has seemingly picked up an injury between June's program and training camp. Sweat logged 12.0 sacks for the team during the 2025 campaign, a career high good for eighth in the entire league. If the 29-year-old has sustained a significant injury, it could impact opening day participation and production for the Cardinals' defensive line.
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Tip Reiman TE | ARI
Cardinals' Tip Reiman: Starts camp on PUP list
Reiman (ankle) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Reiman suffered a season-ending ankle injury in early October of 2025, but was tracking to be ready to participate in training camp. Evidently, the ankle issue is causing a lingering problem for the tight end, and it remains unclear when he will be able to return to the field. Reiman is set to be the No. 2 tight end behind Trey McBride entering the 2026 season, and will likely handle his fair share of blocking duties for the run game headed by first-round draft pick Jeremiyah Love.
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Caden Prieskorn TE | CAR
Panthers' Caden Prieskorn: Signs with Carolina
The Panthers signed Prieskorn to a contract Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
The addition of Prieskorn gives the Panthers some added depth in a TE corps currently led by Tommy Tremble and Ja'Tavion Sanders. An Ole Miss graduate, Prieskorn was the MVP of the 2023 Peach Bowl after totaling 10 receptions for 136 yards and two touchdowns.
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Storm Duck CB | MIA
Dolphins' Storm Duck: Placed on PUP list
Duck (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday.
Duck was unable to participate fully in OTAs due to a persistent knee injury lingering from last October's game against the Falcons. The outside cornerback was set to start opening day, and it is unclear what his injury timeline is regarding training camp and the preseason.
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Darrell Baker Jr. CB | MIA
Dolphins' Darrell Baker: Moved to PUP list
Baker (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday.
Baker was a new acquisition for the Dolphins, joining the team in March on a one-year deal. The cornerback was set to compete for a starting role on the defense in 2026, and it is unclear if he will still be available to start the season.
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Nic Scourton LB | CAR
Panthers' Nic Scourton: Suffers ACL tear
Scourton (knee) suffered a torn ACL injury in practice Thursday and will miss the 2026 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 2025 second-round linebacker had a productive rookie campaign, totaling 47 tackles (20 solo), including 5.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games. With the starting pass rusher unable to help the Panthers defend the NFC South title, Patrick Jones, Princely Umanmielen and Trevis Gipson likely will be asked to step up and assist the defense throughout the 2026 season.
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Amani Hooker SAF | TEN
Titans' Amani Hooker: Placed on PUP list
Hooker (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports.
Hooker's string of injury misfortune seems to be continuing into 2026. The safety missed the 2025 season due to an ankle injury, but was seen participating at the Titans' 2026 OTA's in May, so it is unlikely to be the same injury.
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Spencer Rattler QB | NO
Saints' Spencer Rattler: Competing for backup role
Ratller will be competing with Zach Wilson throughout training camp and potentially beyond to determine the No. 2 quarterback role for the Saints, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Rattler lost the 2025 starting job to rookie first-round pick Tyler Shough halfway through the Saints' Week 8 loss to the Buccaneers. The quarterback remained in a reserve role for the team and is clearly liked by the organization, but the signing of three-year Jets starter Zach Wilson leaves Rattler's role up in the air. There is always the possibility the team retains three quarterbacks on the active roster (as they did in 2025), but only one will be the No. 2 option.