NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/13/25
Here are the latest practice squad moves from around the NFL:
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Signed: TE Jordan Akins
- Released: TE Qadir Ismail
Philadelphia Eagles
- Signed: CB Tariq Castro-Fields
- Released: CB Eli Ricks
San Francisco 49ers
- Released: OL Kilian Zierer
Jets WR Garrett Wilson To Miss Multiple Weeks With Knee Injury
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is expected to miss “a couple of weeks” with a hyperextended knee suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Broncos, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Wilson went down late in the London-hosted matchup after his least productive performance of the season. After the game, head coach Aaron Glenn said that Wilson would undergo an MRI with an official update to come on Wednesday. The MRI revealed no serious damage, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
Wilson’s absence will be a major loss for a Jets offense whose 865 passing yards rank dead last in the NFL, even though a handful of teams have played one fewer game. The 2022 first-rounder leads the team with 36 receptions for 395 yards and four touchdowns; the rest of New York’s receiving corps have combined for just 20 catches, 183 yards, and one touchdown.
Contributions from other positions have been limited as well; the team’s second- and third-leading receivers are rookie tight end Mason Taylor (21 catches, 177 yards) and running back Breece Hall (17 catches, 150 yards).
The Jets’ other wideouts – Josh Reynolds, Allen Lazard, Tyler Johnson, and Arian Smith – will need to step up in their upcoming matchups against the Panthers and the Bengals. Carolina has been middling against the pass this season, while Cincinnati has allowed the second-most passing yards in the league. Still, it will be exceedingly difficult for Justin Fields to move the ball through the air without Wilson. The Jets may rely more on Fields and Hall in the ground game instead.
Wilson, meanwhile, will spend the next few weeks rehabbing his knee. He was on pace for his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season through the first six weeks, but a few absences could put that in jeopardy. Still, he has been the only bright spot in the Jets offense this year and seems to be worth the four-year, $130MM extension he signed before the season.
Titans Name Mike McCoy Interim HC; O-Line Coach Bill Callahan Expected To Resign
8:15pm: Bill Callahan is indeed expected to draw interest from another team before the end of the season, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.
4:56pm: In the wake of Brian Callahan‘s firing, it was unclear who would take over head coaching duties for the remainder of the campaign. The Titans now have an internal replacement in place. 
Senior offensive assistant Mike McCoy is being promoted to interim head coach, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. McCoy has head coaching experience at the NFL level, so he was regarded by many as the top internal candidate to replace Callahan. As such, this move (which is now official) comes as little surprise.
McCoy, 53, coached the Chargers from 2013-16. That span began with two straight 9-7 campaigns but ended with records of 4-12 and then 5-11. Callahan managed a mark of just 4-19 during his time with the Titans, but the team will hope for a turnaround of some kind under a more experienced staffer.
McCoy returned to his role as offensive coordinator of the Broncos after his Chargers tenure ended. That lasted one season and was followed by another one-and-done run in an OC capacity with the Cardinals. McCoy worked as the Jaguars’ quarterbacks coach for three seasons before the arrival of a new regime this winter led to a number of changes. That resulted in his Titans gig, one which will now consist of head coaching duties to close out the year.
Tennessee struggled on both sides of the ball last season under Callahan, and the first six games of 2025 has not yielded much in the way of progress. Quarterback Cam Ward will look to continue developing during his rookie season, but he has already witnessed a change in offensive play-caller and now a switch at the head coaching spot. McCoy will aim to offer stability over the coming weeks while the search for a full-time head coach (presumably) begins.
In other coaching news, veteran Titans reporter Paul Kuharsky reports offensive line coach Bill Callahan – Brian’s father – is expected to resign. The elder Callahan is highly experienced, particularly working with O-linemen at the NFL level, and he has operated as an interim head coach in the past. With his son having been dismissed, however, Bill’s future will be something to watch closely.
Turnover in multiple levels of the organization has been a constant for the Titans over the past few years. That has included multiple GM changes and a short-lived attempt to replace Mike Vrabel following his dismissal. Vrabel and the Patriots will visit Tennessee in Week 7, McCoy’s first action as an NFL head coach in nine years.
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/13/25
Here are the latest moves from around the NFL,including practice squad elevations for all four teams playing on Monday Night Football:
Atlanta Falcons
- Elevated: CB Keith Taylor, WR Deven Thompkins
Buffalo Bills
- Elevated: S Jordan Poyer, DT Jordan Phillips
Chicago Bears
- Elevated: DT Jonathan Ford, K Jake Moody
Cleveland Browns
- Waived: OT Thayer Munford Jr.
Denver Broncos
- Signed off Ravens’ practice squad: S J.T. Gray
Indianapolis Colts
- Claimed off waivers (from Ravens): S Reuben Lowery
Kansas City Chiefs
- Waived: CB Jason Brownlee
New England Patriots
- Waived from IR: G Layden Robinson
Philadelphia Eagles
- Placed on reserve/retired list: DE Za’Darius Smith (story)
San Francisco 49ers
- Waived: OL Isaac Alarcon
Washington Commanders
- Elevated: WR Ja’Corey Brooks, WR Tay Martin
The Bears elevated Moody to kick in their Monday night matchup with the Commanders with Cairo Santos sidelined by a quad injury.
Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel Considered Safe Amid Locker Room Turmoil
After the Dolphins’ 29-27 loss to the Chargers on Sunday, starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said that some of his teammates showed up late to recent players-only meetings.
“I think it starts with the leadership in helping articulate that for the guy, and what we’re expecting out of the guys,” he said (via NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe).
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That revelation only furthered the perception of a leadership void in Miami with head coach Mike McDaniel firmly on the hot seat. He seems to be coaching for his job, but the team is not expected to make a change anytime soon, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Just over a year ago, the Dolphins were confident enough in McDaniel enough to sign him to a contract extension. Despite the trending downwards since then, they have not lost faith in the fourth-year head coach, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport (h/t Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post).
Still, Tagovailoa’s public comments suggest that there’s some truth to the rumors of behind-the-scenes turmoil. McDaniel’s initial reaction on Sunday was that his quarterback was “sending a message,” but added that the players have delivered on everything he has asked of them. He also said that players-only meetings are “outside of what I demand.”
On Monday, McDaniel had a slightly different tune after hearing Tagovailoa’s full answer.
“After a loss as a franchise quarterback, that’s not the place [to say] that,” McDaniel said (via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald), characterizing Tagovailoa’s reference to players-only meetings as “a misrepresentation of player orchestrated film sessions.”
Still, the mixed messages coming out of Miami paint the picture of an unsettled locker room in a season that is quickly slipping down the drain. The Dolphins are 1-5 and rank among the bottom 10 teams in total yards on offense and defense, but a softer schedule for the rest of the season may give them a chance to turn things around and save McDaniel’s job.
Colts Place QB Anthony Richardson On IR
The Colts will be without Anthony Richardson for an extended period. Following the pregame injury suffered by the team’s backup quarterback on Sunday, he is set for an extended absence. 
Richardson has been placed on injured reserve, per a team announcement. As a result, he will be unavailable for at least the next four games. Richardson suffered an orbital bone fracture during warmups yesterday. It was initially unclear how much time he would miss, but testing on his eye has obviously led to the Colts shutting him down for the foreseeable future.
Daniel Jones has thrived in his stead atop the Colts’ depth chart so far this season. Indianapolis leads the AFC with a record of 5-1, and the former Giants draftee will be tasked with maintaining his current level of play as the Colts look to remain hot. Depth behind Jones will be a question, however. Richardson has not developed as hoped in his NFL career, but he would have been a familiar option for head coach Shane Steichen and Co. if called upon.
With Richardson now out of the picture for the time being, sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard is currently the Colts’ QB2. Leonard has yet to make a regular season appearance, but he could find himself dressing as the backup for at least a brief period. Of course, that would change if Indianapolis were to make a free agent or trade acquisition at the quarterback spot. The team has roughly $6MM in cap space.
Richardson is no stranger to missed time after he was limited to four games as a rookie and 11 contests last season. This absence is different since it was not caused by an on-field injury, but the former No. 4 pick is now guaranteed to be available for less than a full slate in each of his first three NFL campaigns. Irrespective of Jones’ strong play, Richardson’s future with the Colts will no doubt be influenced by his injury history moving forward.
Indianapolis still has seven IR activations available at this point. Bringing Richardson back into the fold will use up one of them, but not until a notable period of time is spent recovering from the injury.
Ravens OLB Tavius Robinson To Miss Extended Time
The Ravens’ pass rush group was thinned out by last week’s decision to trade away Odafe Oweh. The unit will be shorthanded to a even larger extent moving forward. 
Head coach John Harbaugh announced on Monday (video link) that Tavius Robinson suffered a broken foot in Week 6. As a result, the third-year outside linebacker is facing an absence of six to eight weeks. This will mark the first missed time of Robinson’s career.
The 26-year-old Canadian handled a part-time defensive workload as a rookie, but he took on a much larger role last season. After starting seven games in 2024, Robinson worked as a first-team presence each game this year and handled a 65% snap share prior to going down. That workload was set to remain high through the remainder of the campaign, especially with Oweh no longer in the picture.
Instead, the Ravens will be forced to move forward with an EDGE group led by veteran Kyle Van Noy. Baltimore also has David Ojabo and second-round rookie Mike Green in place as candidates to take on an increased role with Robinson sidelined. Second-year pass rusher Adisa Isaac is still in the team’s plans for 2025 after being designated for return from IR during roster cutdowns.
When speaking about Isaac on Monday (video link), Harbaugh said a return in mid-to-late November is expected. Isaac – who missed most of his rookie campaign through injury – sustained ligament damage in his elbow during the 2025 preseason. He continues to rehab the ailment, and a depth role should be in store upon return given the lack of available pass rushers for Baltimore at the moment.
Robinson totaled 13 pressures in 2024 and was well on his way to increasing that figure this season with five through his first six games. Given the former fourth-rounder’s ability to move inside in certain situations, his absence will be acutely felt on a Baltimore defense which ranks at or near the bottom of the league in several categories. After the Ravens acquired two new safeties last week, it will be interesting to see if a pass rush addition is targeted in the wake of today’s news.
Vikings Designate LB Blake Cashman For Return From IR
Blake Cashman has been out since Week 1, but he could be back in the fold for the Vikings soon. The veteran linebacker returned to practice today, per a team announcement. 
Cashman suffered a hamstring injury during Minnesota’s season debut, and it quickly became clear he was in line to miss multiple weeks. The team’s decision to move him to injured reserve came as no surprise as a result, and it ensured an absence of at least one month. A return in time for Week 7 could now be in store, however.
Today’s move will open Cashman’s 21-day practice window. Minnesota must activate him within that span to avoid having Cashman revert to season-ending IR. Provided things go as planned over the coming days, the 29-year-old could be back in place as early as Sunday, something which would be welcomed by the team.
Cashman operated as a full-time starter last season, his debut campaign with his hometown team. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota native set a new career high in tackles (112) and sacks (4.5) along the way, illustrating his importance to the team’s defense. A first-team role should again be in store for Cashman once he is activated.
The former fifth-rounder is under contract for next season, but none of his scheduled base salary for 2026 ($6.9MM) is guaranteed. As such, managing to remain healthy the rest of the way will be key for Cashman as he looks to reprise his role from 2024 as a productive contributor and in doing so help his chances of remaining in Minnesota for at least one more year. DC Brian Flores‘ unit ranks fifth in points allowed, and adding Cashman will help it remain among the league’s best through the rest of the campaign.
The Vikings have already used one IR activation on fullback C.J. Ham, and the decision to use the designated for return option on pass rusher Tyler Batty during cutdowns accounts for another. Minnesota will be down to five activations once Cashman is back in the fold.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson Suffers Orbital Fracture
OCTOBER 13: It is unclear at this point how long Richardson will be out for, but ESPN’s Stephen Holder reports he will be sidelined for “a while.” The Colts could find themselves in the market for a short-term quarterback addition as a result, but decisions on that front will of course depend on Richardson’s prognosis. At least for the time being, Leonard is now second on the depth chart.
OCTOBER 12: The Colts saw a pair of uncanny pregame injuries take out a player on each side of the ball today before they were even suited up in pads. The more serious of the two injuries saw backup quarterback Anthony Richardson suffer an orbital fracture when an elastic band injured his eye, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. 
Claims were that the injury was the result of a malfunction of the elastic band while Richardson was doing band work. In each of his first two years in the NFL, the Colts have repeatedly tried to establish Richardson as the team’s next big starting quarterback, usually just for injuries to derail any chances for success. A concussion and shoulder surgery caused him to miss all but four games of his rookie season, and he missed three separate two-week stretches for the Colts last year due to injury.
The Colts apparently couldn’t even keep Richardson healthy as a backup. The 23-year-old spent today’s game at the hospital dealing with the injury as sixth-round rookie passer Riley Leonard was elevated into the QB2 role behind starter Daniel Jones. Luckily, nothing happened to Jones, who played every offensive snap for the team, but the AFC’s current No. 1 seed was a play away from being down to their QB3 due to a freak accident in pregame warmups.
The other player who was injured in an unusual manner during pregame activities today was cornerback Charvarius Ward. While running drills in pregame warmups, Ward collided with a tight end and was left concussed and unavailable for the game. This hurt an already thin cornerbacks group that featured Jaylon Jones and Kenny Moore as existing inactives. It will be interesting to see just how Ward and Richardson progress through their injuries this week and how it will affect the team going forward.
Eagles DE Za’Darius Smith Retires
Za’Darius Smith has taken part in five of the Eagles’ six games this season, but his time with Philadelphia is abruptly coming to an end. The veteran pass rush announced on Instagram Monday that he is retiring. 
“Who would’ve thought that a kid from Greenville, Alabama, with just one year of high school football experience, would go on to play professional football in the NFL for 11 incredible years,” Smith’s announcement reads in part. “Football has transformed my life and my family’s lives forever – and for that, I’m forever grateful.”
Smith has served as a starter for much of his career, and he notched four sacks upon arriving via trade in Detroit last season. In spite of that, the three-time Pro Bowler remained unsigned through training camp. One day after opening the campaign, the Eagles signed Smith to a one-year deal. He has played in all five of the team’s games since then, logging a 38% snap share.
Today’s announcement comes as quite the surprise as a result, as Smith was in position to continue handling a rotational role with his latest team. Instead, his NFL career has come to an end. This decision is a personal one and not tied to his playing time in Philadelphia, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Nevertheless, an Eagles team which entered the campaign with questions about pass rush production will be shorthanded moving forward. This news could steer the team toward a trade for an edge rusher in the near future.
Smith entered the league as a fourth-round pick of the Ravens in 2015. He flashed potential with 5.5 sacks as a rookie, and after developing into a regular on defense posted 8.5 sacks in the final year of his rookie contract. That resulted in a big-ticket free agent deal with the Packers, the first of three NFC North teams Smith wound up playing for in his career.
Following his 2022 release from Green Bay, Smith seemed to have a Ravens reunion lined up. In the end, however, he signed with the Vikings. That did not lead to a lengthy tenure in Minnesota, as the Kentucky alum was traded to the Browns after one season. Smith was limited to just one game in 2021, but across his healthy campaigns with Green Bay and Minnesota he amassed 36 sacks. Expectations remained high for continued production with the Browns.
Smith was unable to establish himself as a long-term complement to Myles Garrett with a downturn in sack totals during his one full Cleveland campaign. After Aidan Hutchinson suffered a season-ending injury last year, Smith was named as a candidate to be dealt to the Lions. That took place as expected, and during this past offseason Smith remained in contact with Detroit even after being released in a cost-shedding move.
With no deal being worked out on that front, though, Smith eventually took a pact with the Eagles. The defending Super Bowl champions have lost two straight but they sit at 4-2 on the year and could again find themselves in contention for a deep postseason run in 2025. The team’s plans ahead of the deadline could now include the pursuit of a Smith replacement.
Smith will now turn his attention to his post-playing days at the age of 33. He exits the NFL with 154 combined regular and postseason appearances and nearly $91MM in career earnings.