Author: Roster Insider

Shedeur Sanders played well enough against the Panthers in the Browns’ preseason opener that Nike released an ad featuring the quarterback, but the outing didn’t lead to any change on the Browns’ depth chart. Joe Flacco was listed as the top quarterback on their initial depth chart last week with

The Vikings claimed offensive guard Michael Gonzalez off waivers after losing offensive tackle Matt Nelson for the season. The team announced it placed Nelson on injured reserve. Nelson, who signed with the Vikings on July 31, tore a biceps at Monday’s practice, Darren Wolfson of KSTP reports. Gonzalez entered the

The 49ers don’t know for sure when wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will be ready to return from last season’s knee injury. But it should be around the middle of the season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said today that there’s still a range of potential outcomes, but Week Six is a

Seattle has made a pair of moves on defense. The Seahawks have signed linebacker Alphonzo Tuputala and waived cornerback Kam Alexander. Tuputala is an undrafted rookie out of Washington. He previously participated in Seattle’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Alexander, also an undrafted rookie, had signed with the Seahawks

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared some negative injury updates during his Monday press conference and two players had their seasons come to an end a short time later. Defensive end Janarius Robinson and safety Deon Bush were placed on injured reserve. Robinson fractured his foot and Bush tore his

The Bears have made a pair of roster moves on Monday. Chicago announced the club has signed running back Brittain Brown. Brown, 27, was a Raiders seventh-round pick back in 2022. He has appeared in six career games, all of which came when he was a rookie. He played exclusively

When Jaguars kicker Cam Little booted a 70-yard field goal on Saturday, it did not break the official NFL record, because preseason stats don’t count. But it did break the unofficial record for the longest field goal ever kicked in any football game at any level. Little’s 70-yard field goal

The 49ers are adding some depth to their defensive line. San Francisco is signing Trevis Gipson and announced the re-signing of running back Jeff Wilson Jr. Gipson, 28, spent last season with the Seahawks and appeared in five games. He was on the field for 47 defensive snaps and 28

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was originally supposed to practice on Monday after going through a workout on Saturday. But reporters on the scene noted Stafford was in street clothes to start the session. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters after practice that Stafford’s back wasn’t feeling good enough for him

There is positive news on the injury front for one of the Buccaneers’ key offensive players. Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters in his Monday press conference that running back Rachaad White is considered day-to-day with his groin injury. White, 26, exited Saturday’s exhibition matchup with the Titans early and

As it turns out, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will not practice on Monday. Via multiple reporters on the scene, Stafford is in street clothes for Los Angeles’ practice and entered into a wellness chamber before the session. Stafford has not participated in practice throughout camp due to a disc issue

Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison’s season is over. Mattison underwent season-ending neck surgery on Sunday in Chicago, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Mattison hurt his neck during Sunday’s preseason game against the Bears and had the surgery at a nearby hospital after the game. The seriousness of the injury

When Falcons coach Raheem Morris explained the decision to end Friday night’s preseason game after Lions safety Morice Norris suffered a potentially serious head/neck injury, Morris said he didn’t know whether the league approved of the move. On Monday, Lions coach Dan Campbell made it clear that the plan went

The NFL Players Association has had a rocky ride in recent weeks. To the undoubted delight of the 32 owners who will eventually be trying to get them to take a deal that will be even better than the current one is for management. The union has hired David White

Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones was uncharacteristically concise when he was asked on Saturday night about the negotiations with linebacker Micah Parsons. One potential explanation is this: The Cowboys are planning to make Micah an offer he won’t refuse. The other potential explanation, as articulated by Chris Simms during

The Browns have made several roster moves on Monday. The team announced receiver Luke Floriea and offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka have each been waived. Floriea, who made an impressive one-handed catch in Cleveland’s preseason opener versus Carolina, suffered a hamstring injury that head coach Kevin Stefanski called “serious.” A Northeast

The Colts don’t yet know who their quarterback will be when they open the season against the Dolphins on Sept. 7. But whoever it is will have a strong rookie option at tight end in first-round pick Tyler Warren. The No. 14 overall pick of this year’s draft, Warren had

For many teams, the joint practices preceding preseason games are more important than the preseason games. For the Dolphins, an important development happened in joint practice with the Bears two days before their mutual preseason opener. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa did not perform well. He had plenty of misfires, and a

The Eagles are waiting for a significant medical update on Monday. Left guard Landon Dickerson was helped off the field and carted inside after injuring his right leg during Sunday’s practice. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Dickerson is set to have an MRI that will provide more information about

Rookie Tyler Shough got the most snaps at quarterback for the Saints in Sunday’s preseason opener against the Chargers, but Spencer Rattler got the first chance to make his case to be the team’s starter. Rattler got six starts during his rookie season and he was Kellen Moore’s choice to

Fights during joint practices are nothing new, but they usually take place between players from different teams. The Dolphins put a twist on that when they worked out with the Bears on Friday. Dolphins linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson wound up fighting with each other after a running play

First overall pick Cam Ward got his first taste of game action in Saturday’s game against the Buccaneers and the Titans quarterback handled two offensive possessions before leaving the game. After a quick three and out in the first quarter, Ward led the Titans on an 11-play touchdown drive. Ward

The Patriots’ depth chart lists safety Kyle Dugger as a starter, and that’s to be expected a year after he signed a four-year, $58 million contract. But it’s not clear that Dugger is actually going to be on the first team when the season starts. Dugger ran with the second-string

Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is currently out because of blood clots in his leg, and if he can’t go, the Rams are reviewing their options for protecting Matthew Stafford’s blind side. Asked about the situation at left tackle, Rams head coach Sean McVay named three backup tackles on the

The Patriots are making a pair of moves at running back. Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports New England is signing Deneric Prince and placing Lan Larison on injured reserve. Larison, an undrafted rookie out of UC Davis, scored a touchdown in the Patriots’ preseason opener. But he was

At a time when Nick Saban hasn’t completely ruled out a return to coaching, his former lieutenant-turned-nemesis and fellow West Virginia native is being more candid and direct about his desire to get back in the game. Via ESPN.com, former Florida State and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher recently said