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This may partially explain why ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported earlier that the Patriots are likely targeting a running back ahead of the NFL’s November 4th trade deadline. The injury’s severity has not yet been reported on, but Stevenson has been an offensive focal point for them this season, with rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson failing to meaningfully challenge Stevenson for the starting role. Practice reports over the next two days should clarify Stevenson’s Week 9 availability.

The Chargers’ compensation for the move hasn’t been announced, but it’s certainly a Day Three pick swap. Edwards went undrafted last year and signed with the Chargers’ practice squad. He did not play in 2025. To be honest, we’re not really sure what the Panthers are doing here.

Nacua had been dealing with psoas soreness in August, working off to the side or missing Rams practices for most of the month. He returns to practice Sunday and should not be in danger of missing any regular season time due to the injury. With news that Nacua will avoid the commissioner’s exempt list, he is still a good bet to go in the middle of the first round in fantasy drafts.

Neal has hit I.R. without a return designation, so his sophomore season is over. Of course, he could later be released with an injury settlement. The 2025 sixth-rounder managed 74 touches for the Saints’ undermanned 2025 running back group, though he was not impressive in the process. He is still only 23 years old, so he could land on someone else’s practice squad if/when the Saints cut him loose.

After months of Seahawks front office officials and coaches saying Charbonnet could be active for Week 1 against the Patriots, he’ll miss at least the first four games of the regular season as he recovers from his 2025 ACL tear. That leaves rookie RB Jadarian Price as the likely lead back to start the season, with George Holani perhaps functioning as the backfield’s pass-catching option and potential goal line back. Price, who missed time with lower body injuries in August, should be a full go for Week 1. He should be treated as a flex option to start the year.

The Cowboys also released/waived LB Justin Barron, RB Jaydon Blue, CB Trikweze Bridges, CB Josh Butler, S Zion Childress, RB Jashaun Corbin, DT Tommy Dunn, G Chris Glaser, T Sebastian Gutierrez, WR Jordan Hudson, T Marcellus Johnson, G Trevor Keegan, TE Zack Kuntz, LB Isaiah Land, RB Phil Mafah, DT Dayo Odeleye, LB Langston Patterson, T Shiyazh Pete, WR Anthony Smith, WR Jaden Smith, CB Reddy Steward, DT Jay Toia, TE Michael Trigg, TE Mitch Van Vooren, G DJ Wingfield, DT DJ Withers, S Julius Wood, WR Tyler Johnson, CB Derioin Kendrick, WR Denzel Mims, LB Curtis Robinson, WR Marquez Valeds-Scantling, LB Sam Williams, TE DJ Rogers and placed LB Marist Liufau and CB Devin Moore.

Jurgens will miss at least four games while on injured reserve. He appeared in 15 games last year and made three starts. Joe Huber will back up Blake Brandel to start the year.

San Francisco also placed offensive lineman Austen Pleasants on injured reserve. Both players will miss at least four games to start the year. Kirk missed most of training camp with the calf issue. Mike Evans, De’Zhaun Stribling, and Deebo Samuel will start for the team in three-receiver sets. Even when Kirk comes back, he’s likely stuck as the WR4 on the depth chart.

Diggs, who doesn’t have an interception since the 2024 season, will likely latch on with another secondary in need of depth pieces. Diggs never had much of a chance of making the roster in Seattle, a defense sporting one of the league’s best coverage units. He totaled 31 pass breakups and 17 interceptions in his first three NFL seasons, from 2020-22. He’s totaled just six pass breakups and three interceptions since then. Diggs is entering his age-28 season.

Oliver was one of a few receivers let go by the Titans ahead of final cuts. Also waived/released by the Titans were QB Will Levis, WR Mason Kinsey, WR Hank Beatty, WR KJ Osborn, WR Tyren Montgomery, TE Joel Wilson, T Rasheed Miller, G Drew Moss, QB Hendon Hooker, RB Michael Carter, RB Kalel Mullings, DT Timmy Horne, DT Laki Tasi, DL Jalyn Holmes, LB Mani Powell, CB Mario Goodrich, CB Jalen McMurray, LB Derrick Canteen, S Bishop Fitzgerald, DE Malik Herring, RB D’Ernest Johnson, DT Khalen Saunders, T Zachary Thomas, DT Earnest Brown IV, G Cordell Volson, CB Keydrain Calligan, T Aamil Wagner, CB Corey Mayfield, WR Courtney Jackson, WR Lance McCutcheon, LB Dyontae Johnson and LB Reid Carrico.