Ravens waive QB Diego Pavia

What a wonderful update. Earlier today, Raanan reported that Nabers was “expected to avoid the physically unable to perform list” and that playing in Week 1 against the Cowboys is “a realistic possibility.” His framing left room for interpretation as to whether Nabers would simply avoid the reserve/PUP list, which requires a four-game absence, or avoid even the active/PUP list as well. However, the Giants just completed their initial pre-training camp roster moves, and Nabers was not involved. For now, it appears as though he might be able to practice, albeit in a likely limited capacity, when veterans report for training camp on July 28th. This is a great sign for his season-long outlook.

The four running backs are Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier, James Conner, Trey Benson. Given the recent draft capital and financial investments in Love and Allgeier, those two are obviously locks to make the final squad. Conner, 31, and Benson, 24, seem like reasonable trade candidates. Both players’ seasons ended prematurely due to injury. Conner has one year left on his deal. Benson has two. Love should take over the starting role soon enough, but perhaps the RB2 battle could take a while to sort through. Weinfuss believes “Conner and Benson won’t roll over easily and give their jobs away.” If they do indeed keep four running backs, and one player were to miss time, this might make for a tough waiver wire read.

Weinfuss writes, “in theory, Harrison is Arizona’s WR1 based on draft status and pedigree,” but “Wilson may think otherwise.” Due to TE Trey McBride’s presence, it is “widely important” to establish which player is viewed as the top wide receiver because the “WR2 could, potentially, be the third receiving option, and the third receiving option doesn’t tend to get their fair share of passes.” Wilson has not yet received the contract extension he was hoping for this offseason, which counts against him in the pecking order. Still, it is worth noting that ESPN’s Cardinals beat reporter believes a competition could be underway soon enough.

Collins suffered a season-ending quad injury in Week 13 and was unable to participate in organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this year. Despite missing so much of the season, Collins ranked fourth on the team in quarterback pressures (36) and second in NFL sacks (6.5). The Browns need the 31-year-old player to remain productive this year. Hopefully, he returns soon.

The Cardinals also placed CB Garrett Williams, LT Paris Johnson Jr. and TE Tip Reiman on the physically unable to perform list. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport did not specify whether these are active or reserve listings. Sweat let it be known he was unhappy in Arizona this offseason. He attended mandatory minicamp but did not practice. Williams suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture in December. Johnson missed time with a knee injury last year. Reiman (ankle) was expected to be “ready to roll” for training camp.

Baker is joined by CB Storm Duck. Both players are eligible to return at any time. The team opted not to identify specific injuries for the two players, but Duck’s 2025 season was ended by a knee injury in October. The cornerback corps was an issue for the Dolphins last year, prompting them to draft CB Chris Johnson in the first round this year.

Latham and Hooker are reportedly recovering from spring injuries. We suspect these are active/PUP designations because team reporter Jim Wyatt writes, “players placed on the PUP list during training camp can come off of it at any time,” indirectly indicating that these are not season-ending placements. The Titans also signed OT Zach Thomas and waived OT Ryan Hayes.

The diminutive rookie quarterback could get a chance to compete for a roster spot elsewhere. The Heisman finalist visited with the Panthers pre-draft. Perhaps he’ll receive an invitation from them. If signed this summer, Pavia could deliver a few exciting preseason showings.

Scourton will reportedly seek a second opinion, but if the ACL tear is confirmed, he will have surgery in the coming weeks. Scourton tied for a team-high five sacks as a rookie last season, while ranking second in quarterback pressures (36). Hopefully, a full year of rehab can help him return to form in 2027. Panthers EDGEs Patrick Jones and Princely Umanmielen could compete for the starting role with Scourton sidelined.

Per Minter, the Ravens’ coaching staff has “a great plan and vision for maximizing the best players.” He understandably counts Flowers among them. Flowers turns 26 in September. He cleared 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past two seasons, and posted career highs in target rate (24.4 percent) and yards per route run (2.53) last year. Flowers has also rushed for 56 yards or more in all three pro campaigns, while scoring on the ground one time in two-of-three. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said last week that he would “definitely” like to sign Flowers to an extension this summer. Flowers is a borderline WR1/2 this year.