Transaction News
Odell Beckham Jr. has officially made the New York Giants‘ 53-man roster, making a notable comeback after injuries in past seasons. The Giants are excited to have the 10-time Pro Bowler back in action.
In a surprising turn of events, Aaron Donald has unretired and will rejoin the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal worth $20 million, with playoff incentives that could total up to $30 million. Coach Sean McVay has indicated that the team is still determining Donald’s playing status for the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers on September 10.
The Buffalo Bills announced their final cuts, including the addition of undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels as their backup quarterback behind Baker Mayfield. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers set their initial roster, which reportedly features three quarterbacks.
Additionally, the Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired backup quarterback Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins and waived Nick Mullens. The Dolphins will replace Mullens by trading for Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers.
In a shakeup, the Atlanta Falcons waived their 2024 third-round pick Bralen Trice, who never appeared in a regular-season game.
Injury Updates
The Detroit Lions have placed Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, limiting their availability for the early part of the season. Zach Charbonnet of the Seattle Seahawks also joins the PUP list, further impacting Seattle’s backfield depth.
In other injury news, the New York Jets have put draft picks Anez Cooper and VJ Payne on injured reserve as they finalize their roster.
Roster Cuts Overview
All 32 NFL teams have completed their roster cuts, and significant movement has been observed across the league. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, and Arizona Cardinals have all announced their respective final cuts. Reports indicate that the Las Vegas Raiders have placed third-round pick Keyron Crawford on season-ending injured reserve.
As teams finalize their rosters, the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers also revealed their cutdowns, which included interesting decisions regarding their respective quarterbacks.Will Levis of the Tennessee Titans is another notable name waived, as he sought a fresh start, while Cleveland retains four quarterbacks, including rookie Taylen Green.
Lastly, the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts provided updates about their cuts, reflecting the ongoing changes as teams prepare for the upcoming season.