Watson played heavily in Week 1 of last season but drifted into the background as Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins got a larger snap share. The 30-year-old is a good special teamer and has a chance to catch on elsewhere.
Per Maske, the NFL’s substances of abuse policy outlines a three-game suspension for a “first offense of a violation of the law involving alcohol,” which would encompass the two DWI charges levied against Allen early Sunday morning. There is no telling when a potential suspension would be on the table for the veteran receiver, leaving fantasy managers in the dark as they contemplate additional variance associated with his profile. The additional details surrounding Allen’s specific arrest could lessen league discipline as well considering he was parked illegally and not in the act of driving, but the law is clear in that any person sitting in a vehicle with keys is considered with intent to operate while intoxicated. More to come as the most recent saga plays out.
A three-year starter for the Bengals from 2022-24, Volson missed all of 2025 with a shoulder injury. That didn’t stop the Titans from giving him $2 million guaranteed in free agent. That was evidently a huge mistake. Now 28 years old with zero appearances since the 2024 season, Volson won’t be guaranteed to get a second chance elsewhere, but it’s possible a more stable franchise figures out how to better deploy him as a reserve interior lineman.
Strong was released right after it was reported that the team was acquiring Kaleb Johnson from the Steelers. He spent the 2025 season on the Packers’ practice squad and was elevated for two games. Strong will likely find work on another practice squad once rosters are settled.
This is unfortunate. Wills spent 2025 rehabbing knee issues stemming from the 2023 season. The former PFWA All-Rookie Team (2020) member may be able to find a backup role elsewhere in the NFL. He left practice early last week and may have suffered an injury.
Now on the wrong side of 30, Reynolds spent most of this decade as a lightly-used but valuable Lions reserve, at least in the eyes of the coaching staff. Washington was maybe the wrong place to try to latch on, as it had too much readymade NFL depth. Reynolds’ special teams expertise and reasonable amount of experience on offense could make him a stalwart of the 2026 workout circuit.
The news was first reported by Alec Lewis of the Athletic. Thomas was a lynchpin for the Vikings special teams and appeared in all 17 games for Minnesota last year. He’ll hit the open market, where he could help a team in need of safety depth.
New England drafted Miller in the seventh round this year. Per CBS’s Matt Zenitz, Miller was on track to lock up the Pats’ RB3 job before suffering a minor injury late in camp. The team then traded for Cardinals running back Corey Kiner, spelling the end of Miller’s time in New England. He’s a candidate to return on the team’s practice squad.
The news was first reported by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. A fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Bears, Smith wasn’t a starter and managed just one interception and 10 passes defended in 26 games for Chicago over the last two years. The Bears traded for CB Clark Phillips early Sunday morning, which potentially made Smith expendable. He’ll hit the open market and could help a team in need of cornerback depth.
NBC Houston’s Aaron Wilson reports that Maclin could return to Buffalo as a member of the practice squad. Maclin, former NFL WR Jeremy Maclin’s cousin, was an interesting preseason follow.
The seven-year veteran has amassed 71 starts across 108 appearances for the 49ers, Titans, and Dolphins and could quickly find his way onto an NFL roster as a viable depth piece capable of playing all five positions along the offensive line. He provides precisely the profile typically lauded by the Kyle Shanahan-Sean McVay coaching trees, which requires plus football IQ along with the ability to understand how multiple positions work together up front.
The news was first reported by NFL Insider Aaron Wilson. Murchison was originally a fifth-round pick by the Titans in the 2020 NFL Draft. He appeared in 16 games with the Rams last year and had two sacks and three QB hits.
The undrafted free agent rookie led the NFL with four preseason sacks this year. He is a candidate to land on a practice squad somewhere, if not in Tampa Bay.
The contract comes fully guaranteed as Tucker gets the stability he was looking for this offseason after entering 2026 on a restricted free agent tender of $3.52 million. Tucker presumably sits third on the depth chart at running back for the Buccaneers after the addition of Kenny Gainwell, a situation he has grown accustomed to during his time in Tampa. The pay cut likely stands as a boost to starter Bucky Irving after numerous reports this offseason called for a potential three-way timeshare in the backfield, something that now appears less likely given current circumstances.
Scharping was signed earlier this month. He has not played much in recent years and tore and ACL in September 2025.
Miller signed with the Bears this offseason but failed to crack their 53-man roster as a depth option. With 93 career games under his belt and some experience on special teams, Miller should at least be able to land a practice squad gig in the coming days.
Isaac, who missed all of last season with an elbow injury, was late to return to practice this offsseaon. He played 32 defensive snaps in 2024. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Isaac is “expected to draw interest” from teams.
The former first-round pick is back on the market. Elam spent time on the Cowboys’ and Titans’ rosters last year after a three-year stint with the Bills. He has decent odds of landing with another team at age 25.
Stick struggled in four starts, all losses, with the Chargers in 2023 and hasn’t seen a regular season snap since. He was behind Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson on the Colts’ depth chart before being released.
The Browns also reportedly want to keep rookie Taylen Green, and it’s hard to imagine them keeping four quarterbacks on the roster, so something has to give. Our money is on the Browns ultimately trading Gabriel for a late-round pick. Gabriel looked good in his final preseason outing, throwing for 186 yards and three scores. That alone might be enough for a team to give him a shot at a backup job this year.
The Jaguars drafted enough tight ends to push Long out of a job, but he’s generally been a pretty stellar blocking tight end over the course of his career. Long was once acquired in a deal involving Jalen Ramsey — this isn’t quite that, but he should stick on Arizona’s roster. He’s not particularly fantasy-relevant.
Having already traded Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville, Miami only has Malik Willis on the roster at quarterback. They will make a move for a backup at some point in the next day or two. Gronowski is expected to return on Miami’s practice squad if he clears waivers.
He’ll remain an emergency quarterback option for the team per Jeremy Fowler, which is a nice way of saying he’s not making the practice squad either. The 28-year-old former second-round pick will look for work elsewhere.