All articles tagged with #injury reserve
The Chicago Blackhawks recalled rookie forward Oliver Moore from the Rockford IceHogs and placed Jason Dickinson on injured reserve, as Moore leads AHL rookies in goals with nine in nine games during the 2025-26 season.
The Washington Commanders placed wide receiver Noah Brown on IR due to injuries and signed DE Drake Jackson as a free agent, while also opening a practice window for cornerback Jonathan Jones recovering from injury.
The Los Angeles Chargers finalized their 53-man roster, placing former Michigan players Junior Colson on injured reserve and waiving Karsen Barnhart and Christopher Hinton, while keeping Michigan alum Hassan Haskins on the team.
The Carolina Panthers made multiple roster moves to reach the 53-man limit, including releasing veterans Hunter Renfrow and Shy Tuttle, waiving injured players, and placing LaBryan Ray on injured reserve, among other transactions.
The San Francisco 49ers waived quarterbacks Tanner Mordecai and Carter Bradley with injury designations, leaving Brock Purdy and Mac Jones as their remaining QBs, while also making other roster moves including placing Isaiah Prince on injured reserve and waiving other players.
Terrin Waack provides a detailed 53-man roster projection for the Atlanta Falcons, considering recent injuries and NFL rules that allow certain players to be placed on reserve lists, thereby opening spots for healthy players. The projection includes key positions on offense, defense, and special teams, with specific decisions influenced by injury updates and training camp performances.
Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison is out for the season after undergoing neck surgery following a serious injury in the preseason opener. The team now needs to find a replacement, with veteran Jamaal Williams and other experienced backs as potential options.
The San Francisco 49ers announced roster updates including signing WR Malik Knowles, placing WR Trent Taylor on injured reserve, waiving OL Nicholas Petit-Frere, and confirming DL Bryce Huff has passed his physical.
The Green Bay Packers have promoted cornerback Robert Rochell from the practice squad to the active roster, while placing tackle/guard Jordan Morgan on injured reserve. Rochell has appeared in four games for the Packers this season and has previously played for the Los Angeles Rams.
The Kansas City Chiefs have opened the practice window for running back Jerick McKinnon, who has been designated for a return from injured reserve. McKinnon, who previously played for the 49ers, may have the opportunity to face his former team in Super Bowl LVIII if he is able to play. This potential return adds another offensive weapon for the Chiefs as they prepare for the championship game.
The Detroit Lions have placed defensive tackle Alim McNeill on injured reserve due to a knee sprain, sidelining him for the next four weeks. In response, the Lions signed cornerback Kindle Vildor off their practice squad. They also released EDGE Raymond Johnson from the practice squad and signed defensive tackle Tyson Alualu and offensive lineman Matt Farniok. With McNeill out, the Lions will rely on Levi Onwuzurike and potentially John Cominsky and Josh Paschal to fill the void. Vildor brings experience to the Lions' secondary.
The Los Angeles Rams have placed running back Ronnie Rivers on injured reserve due to a Grade 3 PCL sprain in his knee, sidelining him for 4-5 weeks. Additionally, starting running back Kyren Williams will not play in the upcoming game due to an ankle injury, although the Rams are still evaluating his status. Williams had a career-high rushing performance in the previous game before getting injured.
The Buffalo Bills are expected to use roster gymnastics to make their final cuts and create space for potential signings. Quarterback Kyle Allen, running back Darrynton Evans, wide receiver Andy Isabella, offensive lineman Connor McGovern, and cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram are among the players who could be cut but brought back later. The Bills may also place injured players on injured reserve to open up roster spots. The final 53-man roster will be determined based on the team's needs and the potential for future moves.
The Denver Broncos have signed wide receiver Josh Hammond and placed Jalen Virgil on injured reserve following an injury in a recent game. Hammond, who has previous experience with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the XFL's DC Defenders, recorded 34 catches for 331 yards and a touchdown in the 2023 XFL season. Virgil is now officially out for the 2023 season.