NFL Player News

It’s an estimation, as always on Monday, but this is the first we’re hearing of an injury for Haskins. Nyheim Hines would figure to be Kimani Vidal’s backup on Thursday night against the Vikings if Haskins is sidelined. Fantasy managers can probably feel free to drop Haskins with six teams on bye if they need to make a move for another position, given both his standing on the depth chart after these last two weeks and the injury.

Scharping was signed earlier this month. He has not played much in recent years and tore and ACL in September 2025.

The contract comes fully guaranteed as Tucker gets the stability he was looking for this offseason after entering 2026 on a restricted free agent tender of $3.52 million. Tucker presumably sits third on the depth chart at running back for the Buccaneers after the addition of Kenny Gainwell, a situation he has grown accustomed to during his time in Tampa. The pay cut likely stands as a boost to starter Bucky Irving after numerous reports this offseason called for a potential three-way timeshare in the backfield, something that now appears less likely given current circumstances.

The undrafted free agent rookie led the NFL with four preseason sacks this year. He is a candidate to land on a practice squad somewhere, if not in Tampa Bay.

The news was first reported by NFL Insider Aaron Wilson. Murchison was originally a fifth-round pick by the Titans in the 2020 NFL Draft. He appeared in 16 games with the Rams last year and had two sacks and three QB hits.

The seven-year veteran has amassed 71 starts across 108 appearances for the 49ers, Titans, and Dolphins and could quickly find his way onto an NFL roster as a viable depth piece capable of playing all five positions along the offensive line. He provides precisely the profile typically lauded by the Kyle Shanahan-Sean McVay coaching trees, which requires plus football IQ along with the ability to understand how multiple positions work together up front.

NBC Houston’s Aaron Wilson reports that Maclin could return to Buffalo as a member of the practice squad. Maclin, former NFL WR Jeremy Maclin’s cousin, was an interesting preseason follow.

The news was first reported by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. A fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Bears, Smith wasn’t a starter and managed just one interception and 10 passes defended in 26 games for Chicago over the last two years. The Bears traded for CB Clark Phillips early Sunday morning, which potentially made Smith expendable. He’ll hit the open market and could help a team in need of cornerback depth.

New England drafted Miller in the seventh round this year. Per CBS’s Matt Zenitz, Miller was on track to lock up the Pats’ RB3 job before suffering a minor injury late in camp. The team then traded for Cardinals running back Corey Kiner, spelling the end of Miller’s time in New England. He’s a candidate to return on the team’s practice squad.

The news was first reported by Alec Lewis of the Athletic. Thomas was a lynchpin for the Vikings special teams and appeared in all 17 games for Minnesota last year. He’ll hit the open market, where he could help a team in need of safety depth.

Now on the wrong side of 30, Reynolds spent most of this decade as a lightly-used but valuable Lions reserve, at least in the eyes of the coaching staff. Washington was maybe the wrong place to try to latch on, as it had too much readymade NFL depth. Reynolds’ special teams expertise and reasonable amount of experience on offense could make him a stalwart of the 2026 workout circuit.