The 2025 NFL season is approaching, and teams are making final preparations. Here’s an update on the latest roster transactions, injuries, and other news from around the league.
The Arizona Cardinals have signed CB Will Johnson to a rookie contract, putting all of their 2025 draft picks under contract. In Buffalo, RB James Cook will report to training camp despite his ongoing contract talks with the team.
Injuries and Transactions:
– TE Dawson Knox was placed on the active/non-football injury list for the Bills.
– OT Spencer Brown was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list for the Bills.
– WR David White Jr. has signed with the Buffalo Bills.
– P Jake Camarda has been waived by the team.
Uniform News:
The Buffalo Bills have announced that they will be wearing red helmets again, starting from Week 18 against the Jets, as a tribute to their final regular season game at Highmark Stadium.
Other Teams’ Updates:
– The Detroit Lions have signed WR Phillip Dorsett and G Atonio Mafi.
– The Los Angeles Chargers have signed DE James Houston.
– The Carolina Panthers have released LB Josey Jewell due to concussion symptoms.
– The Philadelphia Eagles have signed DB Tre Flowers.
– The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed CB Sauce Gardner in a four-year, $120.4 million contract extension.
Roster News:
– TE Tyler Mabry has signed with the Buffalo Bills.
– DT Bobby Brown III has been cleared for all activities by the Giants.
– RB Ian Wheeler and WR Jahdae Walker have both returned to practice after being placed on the active/non-football injury list for the Panthers.
– DE Trey Hendrickson will not be participating in Bengals training camp, as he is seeking an extension.
Injuries:
– DT Christian Wilkins’ return from the PUP list has been put off due to uncertainty over his timeline for recovery by the Saints.
– QB Matthew Stafford will start with modified workouts in training camp due to back soreness by the Los Angeles Rams.
– TE Darren Waller and OL Liam Eichenberg have both been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jersey Numbers:
RB Jaylen Wright will wear No. 5 for the Washington Commanders, following CB Jalen Ramsey’s trade to Pittsburgh. S Minkah Fitzpatrick will don his familiar number 29 when he returns to Miami as a member of the Dolphins.
Injuries and Transactions:
– QB Anthony Richardson is expected to practice on Wednesday after throwing three weeks without restriction by the Indianapolis Colts.
– DE KJ Henry has been waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
– LB T.J. Watt’s three-year, $123 million contract extension was announced by the team.
– WR Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) is expected to be cleared early in training camp and could return in a few days by the San Francisco 49ers.
Other News:
– S Tyrann Mathieu has announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
– LB Lorenzo Carter has retired after signing with the Tennessee Titans earlier this offseason, joining the team as a reserve/retired player.
Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-tuesday-july-22