The article explains the NFL roster reduction process for the Vikings, including the differences between waivers and releases, rules for injured players, and deadlines for roster moves, highlighting key players and procedures for the 2025 season.
The article discusses potential players the Steelers might place on the Reserve/Injured List (IR) as they finalize their 53-man roster, highlighting key injuries and considerations for players like Will Howard, Calvin Anderson, Derrick Harmon, and others, with some players possibly avoiding IR due to quick recoveries.
The Washington Commanders announced that 30 players, including key starters like Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, and Marcus Mariota, will not participate in their preseason opener against the New England Patriots.
The San Francisco 49ers signed four players—Ameer Abdullah, Carter Bradley, Marquez Callaway, and Andy Isabella—to one-year deals, while releasing or waiving several players, and activated OL Ben Bartch from injury list, as part of their roster adjustments.
The Houston Texans made several roster moves before their training camp, placing running back Joe Mixon and cornerback Alijah Huzzie on the NFI list, and Dameon Pierce and J.J. Taylor on the PUP list, with other players also on injured lists. They waived rookie Keydrain Calligan to add veteran Arthur Maulet.
The Buffalo Bills placed tight end Dawson Knox on the non-football injury list without disclosing the reason, while making several other roster moves including signing Matt Sokol and activating Landon Jackson.
The Patriots' training camp has begun with several players on injury lists, including Carlton Davis and others, while Stefon Diggs was notably not listed on any injury list, raising questions about his status.
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson will start training camp on the active/non-football injury list, along with three other players, but can return after passing a physical. Johnson, a two-time Pro Bowler, has an undisclosed injury and was active during offseason activities.
The Royals transferred Cole Ragans to the 60-day IL, placed Mark Canha on the 10-day IL, and called up Cam Devanney from AAA Omaha, who is expected to bring offensive potential to the struggling team, with projections suggesting he could outperform current outfielders.
The Detroit Tigers have placed outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list due to lumbar spine inflammation and called up right-hander Keider Montero for his MLB debut in a doubleheader against the Pirates. Outfielder Akil Baddoo has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo to replace Carpenter. Montero, a 23-year-old prospect, will start Game 2 of the doubleheader.
The Detroit Lions have placed rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker on the active/non-football injury list as he continues to rehab from reconstructive knee surgery. Hooker injured his left knee in November 2020 while playing for the University of Tennessee and underwent surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament. The Lions were aware of his rehab timeline when they drafted him in the third round. Additionally, tight end Derrick Deese Jr. and defensive lineman Zach Morton were also placed on the active/non-football injury list, while kicker Michael Badgley was released to make room for receiver Denzel Mims, acquired in a trade from the Jets.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed pitcher Noah Syndergaard on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his right index finger. Fans do not expect him to pitch again for the team this season, with 76.5% of nearly 3,000 voters in a fan poll saying they don't expect to see him out there again. Syndergaard has struggled this season, with a 7.16 ERA through 12 starts. The Dodgers are hoping the break on the injured list will help him get right.
The Cincinnati Reds have called up shortstop Elly De La Cruz, recently ranked as the No. 1 MLB prospect by ESPN, to replace Nick Senzel, who was placed on the injured list with a right knee injury. De La Cruz is hitting .296 with 12 home runs, 36 RBIs and an OPS of 1.031 in 158 at-bats this season. Senzel is hitting .258 with four home runs and 27 RBIs this season.
Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale is heading to the injury list and will miss his next start due to left shoulder inflammation. Sale, who hasn't had an injury-free season since 2017, left Thursday night's start against Cincinnati in the fourth inning after two visits from the medical staff. The team was awaiting the results of an MRI on Friday morning, when Cora said Sale reported soreness. Sale has been to the IL in each of the last five seasons, missing all of 2020 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
The Minnesota Twins have transferred Nick Gordon from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list due to a fractured right shin, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster for Royce Lewis, who has been reinstated from the 60-day IL. Max Kepler has also been activated from the 10-day IL, while Matt Wallner and Kyle Garlick have been optioned to Triple-A St. Paul to clear active roster space. Gordon's transfer ensures he won't be able to return until the third week of July at the earliest.