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An undrafted free agent out of South Carolina State in 2010, Bush appeared in six games for the Broncos last season, making three tackles. He’ll begin the year on special teams in New Orleans.

Per Maske, the NFL’s substances of abuse policy outlines a three-game suspension for a “first offense of a violation of the law involving alcohol,” which would encompass the two DWI charges levied against Allen early Sunday morning. There is no telling when a potential suspension would be on the table for the veteran receiver, leaving fantasy managers in the dark as they contemplate additional variance associated with his profile. The additional details surrounding Allen’s specific arrest could lessen league discipline as well considering he was parked illegally and not in the act of driving, but the law is clear in that any person sitting in a vehicle with keys is considered with intent to operate while intoxicated. More to come as the most recent saga plays out.

Watson played heavily in Week 1 of last season but drifted into the background as Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins got a larger snap share. The 30-year-old is a good special teamer and has a chance to catch on elsewhere.

The Browns hope to sign the rookie pass rusher to the practice squad, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. This will happen if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Trice has not played an NFL game yet after tearing an ACL in 2024 and missing 2025 due to a setback from the initial injury. He did play a bit in the preseason. We’ll see if he can catch on elsewhere after the injuries.

Seattle drafted Henderson with the No. 199 pick this year. He posted a breakout season at Kansas in 2025 and was a strong kick returner in college. He is a candidate to land on the Seahawks’ practice squad.

Johnson had a star-crossed first season with the Steelers, losing most of his responsibilities after a key special teams error in Week 2. He was an interesting draft prospect and the Packers running back room has a lot of uncertainty to it with MarShawn Lloyd’s health seemingly always questionable and Josh Jacobs facing a potential suspension. Johnson is worth a speculative pick-up in deeper leagues.

The Vikes will go with Georgia product Brett Thorson instead. The writing had been on the wall for most of training camp, at least as much as that is possible in a “punting battle.” One of the final St. Louis Rams, 36-year-old Hekker has been punting in some form or fashion since 2012, but he is no longer an All-Pro type talent. He will nevertheless undoubtedly be kicking at some point in 2026 if he wants to continue his career.

Adam Schefter reports the Colts will try to re-sign him to the practice squad. The 32-year-old caught two targets for one yard last year for the Cardinals.

The 2024 third-round pick appeared in 22 games for Cincinnati during his two years with the team. Jackson oddly requested a trade after just one season in Cincy, though nothing ever materialized. Now he gets the chance to find a team that will give him more playing time. Jackson notched one sack as a rookie and did not record a sack or TFL in nine games last year.

It’s a surprising release after Wooden was acquired in a 1-for-1 player swap with the Packers in March, but he evidently did not fit the system as expected. A 16-game starter for the Pack last season, Wooden could be a potential Monday waiver claim. If not, he should quickly land on someone’s practice squad, perhaps Indy’s.