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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Sunday, Aug. 27

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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)

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  • QB P.J. Walker, who was the Bears' backup quarterback entering the preseason, is being released by Chicago, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source. That leaves rookie Tyson Bagent and Nathan Peterman as the current QBs available to back up Justin Fields.
  • OT Alex Leatherwood is being released, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.
  • OL Gabe Houy waived with injury designation, the team announced.

TRADE

  • RB Pierre Strong is being traded to the Browns by the Patriots in exchange for OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr.,  NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources.


INJURIES

  • WR Jakeem Grant had an MRI that confirmed he has a ruptured patellar tendon that he suffered during kickoff against the Chiefs on Saturday morning and will be out for the year, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday, per sources. Grant was also placed on injured reserve.
  • WR Marquise Goodwin has been cleared off the non-football illness list and is in the process of returning to football activities, the team announced Sunday. Goodwin was initially placed on the NFI list due to blood clots in his legs and lungs.
  • LB Jordan Kunaszyk has a knee injury that will keep him out for multiple weeks, per head coach Kevin Stefanski.
  • CB Denzel Ward is in concussion protocol, per Stefanski.


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  • LB Carlo Kemp is being released by the Chargers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.
  • CB Cam Brown is being released by the Chargers, Rapoport reported.

TRADES

  • G Kevin Dotson is being acquired by the Rams through a trade with the Steelers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. Los Angeles, who also received a 2024 fifth-round pick and 2025 sixth-round pick, sent a 2024 fourth-round and 2025 fifth-round pick to Pittsburgh.

SIGNINGS

  • DL Zach Sieler is signing a three-year contract extension worth up to $38.65 million, NFL Network Ian Rapoport reported Sunday, per a source. The deal also includes $20 million guaranteed, Rapoport added.

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TRADE

  • OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. is being acquired by the Patriots from the Browns in exchange for RB Pierre Strong, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources.


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INJURIES

  • WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton suffered a torn ACL during Saturday night's preseason matchup against the Jets and will be placed on injured reserve, head coach Brian Daboll said Sunday.

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  • LB Nick Vigil released, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.

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TRADES

  • G Kevin Dotson is being traded by the Steelers to the Rams, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. The Steelers also sent the Rams a 2024 fifth-round pick and 2025 sixth-round pick, and received a 2024 fourth-round and 2025 fifth-round pick.

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