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Lions Place D.J. Reed On IR

October 1st, 2025 at 3:36pm CST by Connor Byrne

The Lions will have to go at least the next four games without starting cornerback D.J. Reed. The team placed Reed on injured reserve on Wednesday. While Reed will not require surgery on his strained hamstring (via Eric Woodyard of ESPN), he won’t be eligible to return until Nov. 9 against the Commanders.

Considering Reed was carted off the field in the Lions’ win over the Browns last Sunday, his IR placement doesn’t come as a surprise. Nevertheless, it’s an unwelcome development for Detroit, which added the former Seahawk, 49er, and Jet on a three-year, $48MM contract in free agency last March. Injury aside, the investment has looked good so far.

During his first four games as a Lion, Reed played over 88 percent of defensive snaps and helped the team to a 3-1 start. Along with leading all Lions corners in playing time, Reed posted 16 tackles, four passes defensed, an interception, and a fumble recovery. Pro Football Focus ranks his early season performance 28th among 164 qualifying corners.

Before Reed went down, the Lions had been set to reduce fellow outside corner Terrion Arnold‘s usage. Arnold then joined Reed in suffering an injury last week, though he was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday despite a shoulder issue (via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press). Arnold, Amik Robertson, Khalil Dorsey, and Rock Ya-Sin will now have to pick up the slack in Reed’s absence.

The Lions’ schedule over the next few weeks looks like a mixed bag. Their Reed-less secondary will take on Bengals backup quarterback Jake Browning on Sunday, but they’ll have to contend with the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and the Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield in the two weeks after that. After a bye, the Lions will face the division-rival Vikings and either J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz on Nov. 2.

Ravens To Sign CB Amani Oruwariye

October 1st, 2025 at 3:13pm CST by Adam La Rose

In need of help at the cornerback spot, the Ravens are adding a veteran ahead of their Week 5 game. A deal has been reached with Amani Oruwariye, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.

Baltimore lost Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins during Sunday’s loss against the Chiefs. It remains unclear at this point if Wiggins will be available for Week 5, but Humphrey is expected to miss multiple games. With free agent addition Jaire Alexander having only played one game so far, it comes as no surprise Baltimore has targeted a signing for depth in the secondary.

Oruwariye has made 61 appearances in the NFL, with 40 of those being starts. The 29-year-old played out his rookie contract with the Lions before seeing time with the Jaguars in 2023 and then the Cowboys last season. His resume includes six interceptions with Detroit in 2021, but since then Oruwariye has not been able to remain a full-time starter or duplicate his past production.

In May, the former fifth-rounder joined the Titans. Oruwariye was among Tennessee’s roster cuts at the end of training camp, but he immediately re-joined the team by taking a spot on the practice roster. Days later, however, the Titans removed him from their taxi squad. Oruwariye remained a free agent through the first month of the campaign, but he has now landed a new opportunity in Baltimore.

If the Ravens are to proceed without Humphrey, Wiggins or Alexander this week, they will rely on a number of backup options at the cornerback spot. Chidobe Awuzie and T.J. Tampa could see a notable workload against Houston, but Oruwariye could handle a small workload as well if he finds himself in the lineup right away. With that said, the Penn State product does not have a track record of heavy usage on special teams.

Baltimore entered Wednesday as a team in need of help at multiple spots on defense. The Ravens currently have $7.61MM in cap space, and adding Oruwariye will lower that figure to a degree. If needed, though, he could turn into a regular defensive presence for a low cost while the rest of the secondary heals.

Commanders G Sam Cosmi Returns To Practice

October 1st, 2025 at 2:48pm CST by Connor Byrne

The Commanders may be on the verge of getting an offensive line stalwart back. The team announced Wednesday that right guard Sam Cosmi returned to practice. Washington will have 21 days to activate him from injured reserve. Cosmi started the season on the reserve/PUP list.

While it’s unlikely that Cosmi will play this week against the Chargers, it’s encouraging that the 26-year-old has made such quick progress from a major injury. Cosmi tore the ACL in his right knee in a divisional round win over the Lions in last January’s playoffs, leaving him unavailable for an NFC championship game loss to the Eagles and the Commanders’ first four contests this season.

The Commanders have used Nick Allegretti and Andrew Wylie at right guard this year. Cosmi will slot back into that spot if he’s able to return in the next three weeks.

A former tackle, Cosmi scored a four-year, $74MM extension with the Commanders just a couple of days before the start of the 2024 campaign. It was the first significant extension general manager Adam Peters doled out.

Cosmi, who joined Washington as a second-round pick in 2021, went on to start in all 17 of the team’s regular-season games for the second year in a row. He was an integral part of an O-line that helped quarterback Jayden Daniels to one of the greatest seasons from a rookie signal-caller in league history.

The Daniels-led Commanders burst on the scene as surprise contenders last year. However, thanks in part to injuries, they’re out to a so-so 2-2 start this season. Daniels has missed back-to-back games with a knee injury, though it appears he’ll be back in action this week. He figures to be among the beneficiaries if Cosmi takes the field the field this season. Cosmi’s return could also aid an already formidable ground attack that ranks second in the NFL with 154.5 rushing yards per game.

Lions DT Alim McNeill Returns To Practice

October 1st, 2025 at 2:38pm CST by Adam La Rose

Earlier this week, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Alim McNeill was on track to return to practice. The fifth-year defensive tackle is indeed back on the field.

McNeill returned to practice today, as noted by Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network. As a result, his 21-day activation window has now opened. McNeill was one of three Lions players moved to the reserve/PUP list during roster cutdowns, ensuring at least a four-week absence.

That decision came as little surprise since the 25-year-old was in the midst of rehabbing the ACL tear which ended his 2024 season. McNeill has made solid progress in recovery, though, and today’s news marks another encouraging update in this case. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press writes it would come as a surprise if a return to game action were to take place this week, but McNeill could be available before the Lions’ Week 8 bye.

“We want to make sure that we check all those boxes before we say that’s what we’re going to do for sure, but it’s trending in the right way,” Campbell said (via Birkett) of McNeill shortly before today’s return to practice. “He’s about ready to go. I think he’s tired of training. He’s trained all he can train. He’s done everything he can do, he just needs football.”

Having McNeill back in the fold soon will be critical for Detroit’s defensive front. The former third-round pick has established himself as a key figure along the D-line, totaling 8.5 sacks over the past two years despite missing time in both campaigns. McNeill inked a four-year, $97MM extension shortly before tearing his ACL, a sign of his value to the franchise and also a clear indicator the Lions will look to play it safe regarding his return.

Detroit is without Levi Onwuzurike for the season after he suffered an ACL tear of his own in July. With the Lions already thin along the defensive interior as a result, McNeill being activated will provide them with a major boost in the form of a starter to share time with veteran D.J. Reader and first-round rookie Tyleik Williams. Provided McNiell does not suffer any setbacks, he should be in the fold shortly for a Lions team which has enjoyed a 3-1 start to the campaign.

Eagles Open Nakobe Dean’s Practice Window

October 1st, 2025 at 2:10pm CST by Connor Byrne

The Eagles could be close to welcoming back a key starter from last year’s Super Bowl-winning defense. The team has opened linebacker Nakobe Dean‘s 21-day practice window, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Philadelphia placed Dean on the reserve/PUP list in August.

Dean, a fourth-year man from Georgia, had the best season of his career in 2024. The former third-round pick set personal-best marks across the board with 15 starts, 128 tackles, three sacks, and an interception. However, Dean suffered a torn patellar tendon during a wild-card round victory over the Packers and missed the rest of the playoffs. The injury prevented him from taking the field during wins over the Rams, Commanders, and Chiefs.

While a healthy Dean was an important part of the Eagles’ defense last year, it seems his time with the team may be winding down. A report in August indicated that Dean was likely entering his last season with the Eagles.

Furthermore, if and when he does return this year, the 24-year-old may come back as a reserve behind Zack Baun and rookie Jihaad Campbell. Asked about Dean’s role on Wednesday, head coach Nick Sirianni offered a noncommittal (via Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP.com), “We’ll see.” Sirianni went on to laud the play of Baun and Campbell.

After a 2024 breakout, the Eagles identified Baun as a cornerstone defender, inking the former Saint to a three-year, $51MM contract in March. His strong play has continued during the Eagles’ undefeated start this year. Baun has played every defensive snap for the Eagles, while Campbell has nearly matched that. After going 31st overall in last spring’s draft, the former Alabama standout has played a little over 95 percent of snaps and thrived in the early going.

At the very least, Dean will give the Eagles an enviable depth piece if they activate him. The Eagles, who are seeking a 5-0 start, could welcome him back as early as this Sunday’s home tilt against the Broncos.

Vikings Open Practice Windows For LB Tyler Batty, FB C.J. Ham

October 1st, 2025 at 1:35pm CST by Connor Byrne

The Vikings announced that they have officially opened the 21-day practice window for outside linebacker Tyler Batty and fullback C.J. Ham. Both players opened the season on injured reserve, and the Vikings will now have three weeks to activate them.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell indicated either could come back as early as this Sunday’s game in London against the Browns. Both Batty and Ham, because they were given return designations in August, already count toward Minnesota’s eight regular-season activations.

Batty, an undrafted rookie from BYU, suffered a right knee injury in the Vikings’ preseason finale against the Titans on Aug. 22. A first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2024, Batty played five seasons at BYU and tallied 16.5 sacks over 53 games. The 6-foot-5, 261-pounder appeared in 13 contests last season and totaled 59 tackles (seven for loss), two interceptions and 1.5 sacks.

If Batty debuts this week, he’ll give the Vikings some depth on the outside behind Dallas Turner, who’s filling in for the injured Andrew Van Ginkel. After missing the Vikings’ loss to the Steelers last week with a neck injury, Van Ginkel is likely to sit out again on Sunday.

Ham, 32, also missed the team’s first four games with a knee issue. Now a ninth-year Viking, Ham is the team’s second-longest-tenured player behind safety Harrison Smith. While Ham only received seven touches last year (two carries, five catches), he played over 23 percent of offensive snaps and about 63 percent on special teams. The 32-year-old helped pave the way for an 1,100-yard season from running back Aaron Jones.

With Jones on IR since mid-September with a hamstring injury, Jordan Mason has taken over as the Vikings’ starting RB. The former 49er has racked up 271 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 56 carries – good for an average of 4.8 per rush.

Eagles Add LS Cal Adomitis, Place LS Charley Hughlett On IR

September 30th, 2025 at 7:47pm CST by Ben Levine

The Eagles swapped long snappers today. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team signed Cal Adomitis. He’ll be replacing Charley Hughlett, who landed on injured reserve.

Adomitis brings 49 games of experience to Philly. The Pittsburgh product spent three seasons with the Bengals, including a rookie campaign where he got into three playoff contests. He was among Cincy’s final cuts at the end of the 2025 preseason.

It’s uncertain what ailment Hughlett is dealing with, although the long snapper has recently dealt with his fair share of injuries. He missed 12 games with the Browns last season, and he was limited during his first training camp with the Eagles. He managed to get into each of Philly’s first four games, but now he’ll be sidelined for at least the next month. One of the most experienced long snappers in the NFL, Hughlett has appeared in 156 career games.

Hughlett wasn’t the only Eagles player to land on IR today. As expected, Ogbo Okoronkwo also landed on the reserve/injured list. The defensive end is feared to have suffered a triceps tear this past weekend that will likely end his season after only four snaps. The veteran made his season debut on Sunday, with the Eagles turning to him while navigating a number of injuries to their pass-rush corps.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/30/25

September 30th, 2025 at 6:55pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Baltimore Ravens

Cleveland Browns

Dallas Cowboys

Detroit Lions

Jacksonville Jaguars

Las Vegas Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers

Minnesota Vikings

New England Patriots

New York Jets

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Released: LB Lance Dixon

Seattle Seahawks

NFL Minor Transactions: 9/30/25

September 30th, 2025 at 6:41pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Carolina Panthers

Green Bay Packers

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Las Vegas Raiders

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Dolphins Waive CB Cam Smith

September 30th, 2025 at 3:58pm CST by Sam Robinson

Cam Smith will not have a chance to continue a potential bounce-back effort with the Dolphins. The team is moving on from the former second-round pick.

Stashed on the reserve/non-football illness list to open the season, Smith received word Tuesday he is being waived. Two years remain on the cornerback’s contract, but he has not shown much since being drafted highly. The team announced the move.

Overhauling their operation at corner this offseason, the Dolphins had expressed some hope Smith could step up. Chosen with the team’s top draft choice in 2023, the former No. 51 overall pick has only played 153 career snaps. Miami carrying the depleted CB situation it does and still waiving Smith certainly illustrates a lack of faith among team decision-makers in the once-highly regarded South Carolina prospect.

Mostly a special-teamer as a rookie, Smith began last season on IR but did play a regular role during the six games in which he was active. Smith logged 133 defensive snaps, though he allowed a 75% completion rate as the closest defender and did not start any games. Drafted to play in Vic Fangio‘s defense, Smith failed to make an impression under Anthony Weaver and will look for a chance elsewhere.

This is a big miss for the Dolphins, who traded their 2022 and ’23 first-rounders to the Chiefs in the Tyreek Hill trade. Miami has seen the third-rounder from that draft (De’Von Achane) hit, but the Hill trade coupled with the Smith miss depleted the team’s capital.

Miami not seeing much from Smith this offseason also came as it cut Kendall Fuller and traded Jalen Ramsey. The team also lost Kader Kohou and Artie Burns to summer ACL tears. Monday night, the Dolphins also played without starter Storm Duck and backup Ethan Bonner. The team added Jack Jones, Rasul Douglas and JuJu Brents to its CB room in a flurry of late-summer moves.

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