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NFL news roundup: Cam Ward, Titans starters to play in preseason; Bills RB James Cook continues hold-in

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  • NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order

FRONT OFFICE NEWS

  • Cami Pasqualoni's promotion as the Falcons' personnel and coaching assistant is among several promotions and hires announced by the club on Wednesday.


INJURIES

  • OT Storm Norton is dealing with a lower body injury, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters.
  • DE Jalon Walker (hamstring) will be a full participant in Wednesday's scrimmage and is expected to play in Friday's preseason opener versus the Lions, per Morris.
  • CB Keith Taylor has been out of practice due to a hamstring injury. per Morris.

TRAINING CAMP NEWS

  • RB James Cook will not practice on Wednesday, continuing his hold-in, coach Sean McDermott told WGR550.


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ROSTER CUTS


TRYOUTS

OTHER NEWS

  • CB Jaycee Horn needed stitches on his left hand after he was involved in a car crash on Wednesday morning on his way to the stadium, head coach Dave Canales announced. Horn, who is considered day to day, did not participate in Wednesday's scrimmage and won't play in Friday's preseason opener, per Canales.

SIGNINGS


ROSTER CUTS

UNIFORM NEWS

  • The Bengals will wear their white helmet and uniform combination for Week 7's home matchup versus the Steelers on Thursday Night Football.

PRESEASON NEWS


INJURIES

INJURIES

  • QB Joe Milton III is fine after injuring his hand on Tuesday and was throwing the ball during Wednesday morning's walkthrough, head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters.

DEPTH CHART NEWS

INJURIES

  • WR Dominic Lovett (abdominal) will be out around 10 days after getting injured in Monday's practice, coach Dan Campbell told reporters.
Free Agents

SUSPENSIONS

  • DB Tracy Walker has been suspended by the Commissioner for the first 12 games of the 2025 season. He is eligible to sign and participate in all preseason activities, including games; his suspension will take effect as of the roster reduction to 53 players.

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INJURIES

  • QB Matthew Stafford is dealing with an aggravated disc, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. Stafford has been receiving epidurals to aid in dealing with the injury. The club has called Stafford week to week while being cautious with the starting QB, but the team has plans for him to be ready Week 1, Rapoport added.

SIGNINGS


ROSTER CUTS

INJURIES

  • FB Alec Ingold remains in concussion protocol, coach Mike McDaniel said.
  • TE Darren Waller is a week away from practicing, McDaniel said. Waller came out of retirement to join Miami on July 1. The tight end is currently on the physically unable to perform list.
  • OL Andrew Meyer will be out multiple weeks, per McDaniel.

INJURIES

  • WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is not yet ready to return to practice, head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters.
  • TE T.J. Hockenson (hip/leg) is returning to practice Wednesday, per O'Connell.

PRESEASON NEWS

  • Head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters Wednesday that healthy players should expect to play in Friday's preseason opener versus the Commanders.

ROSTER CUTS

PRESEASON NEWS

INJURIES

PRESEASON NEWS

  • QB Cam Ward and the starters will play in every preseason game, coach Brian Callahan said. Ward will likely get a series or two in Tennessee's preseason opener against the Buccaneers on Saturday, Callahan added.

INJURIES

  • QB Marcus Mariota (leg strain) is among the Commanders players who did not make the trip to Foxborough, coach Dan Quinn said.
  • WR Terry McLaurin (ankle; PUP) is not with the team in Foxborough, Quinn said. McLaurin has requested a trade amid tense contract talks.


PRESEASON NEWS

  • QB Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington's preseason opener against New England but will play a lot during their joint practice on Wednesday, per Quinn.