NFL news roundup: Steelers place QB Will Howard (hand) on injured reserve

UNIFORM NEWS

• The Cardinals unveiled their desert-themed Rivalries uniform, which will debut in Week 4 versus the Seahawks.

DEPTH CHART NEWS

• OL Elijah Wilkinson, Brandon Parker and Jack Nelson are among those competing for the starting RT position, a role available following Kaleb McGary's season-ending leg injury, head coach Raheem Morris announced.
• CB Billy Bowman Jr., a fourth-round rookie, has earned the starting nickelback role, per Morris.
• S Xavier Watts, a third-round rookie, has been declared as a starter alongside Jessie Bates in the back end of Atlanta's secondary, per Morris.
• WR Jamal Agnew will be the primary kick and punt returner, per Morris.

INJURIES

• WR Darnell Mooney is practicing for the first time since injuring his shoulder early in training camp.
• Edge Bralen Trice (knee) placed on injured reserve

SIGNINGS

• OT Ryan Hayes (practice squad)
• OT Carter Warren (practice squad)
• S Jordan Fuller signed to active roster

SIGNINGS

• DE Andre Jones Jr. (practice squad)
• CB Jalen Kimber (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• CB Daequan Hardy (practice squad)

UNIFORM NEWS

• The Bills unveiled their all-white Rivalries uniform, which will debut in Week 5 versus the Patriots.

SIGNINGS

• QB Hendon Hooker (practice squad)
• WR Ainias Smith (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• OT Javon Foster (practice squad)
• G Dalton Risner is signing with the Bengals and could be available for the season opener versus Cleveland, head coach Zac Taylor told reporters.
• S Russ Yeast (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• DT Eric Gregory

SIGNINGS

• QB Bailey Zappe and G Cole Strange were six players officially signed to the practice squad on Wednesday.

TEAM CAPTAINS

• Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced QB Joe Flacco, G Joel Bitonio, DE Myles Garrett, CB Denzel Ward and P Corey Bojorquez are the team captains for the 2025 season.

INJURIES

• WR Marvin Mims Jr. (groin) did not practice Thursday but will be back on Monday, head coach Sean Payton told reporters.

OTHER NEWS

• WR Hunter Renfrow has interest from several teams and is weighing his options after his surprise release from the Panthers, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. While Carolina has expressed interest in bringing him back, Renfrow has opportunities elsewhere and his mulling his next move.

INJURIES

• QB Jordan Love (thumb) was seen in pads for Thursday's practice, which head coach Matt LaFleur said will be a competitive intersquad scrimmage, per local reporters. WR Jayden Reed (foot), WR Dontayvion Wicks (calf), G Aaron Banks (back), C Elgton Jenkins (back), S Xavier McKinney (calf) were among others seen in pads by local reporters.

SIGNINGS

• WR Josh Kelly (practice squad)
• OT Reid Holskey (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• WR Tyler Scott (practice squad)
• S Ben Nikkel (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• WR Tyler Kahmann (practice squad)

TEAM CAPTAINS

• Head coach Shane Steichen announced QB Daniel Jones, G Quenton Nelson, DT DeForest Buckner, LB Zaire Franklin and CB Kenny Moore are the team captains for 2025.

SIGNINGS

• WR Erik Ezukanma (practice squad)
• DL Matt Dickerson (practice squad)

TEAM CAPTAINS

• Head coach Pete Carroll announced QB Geno Smith, DE Maxx Crosby and P AJ Cole are the team captains for the 2025 season.

UNIFORM NEWS

• The Rams unveiled their all-black Rivalries uniform, which will debut in Week 11 versus the Seahawks.

INJURIES

• RB Jaylen Wright underwent a minor procedure and is expected to miss multiple weeks, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters.
• WR Tyreek Hill (oblique) will dome some light work in practice Thursday but will be ready to go in Week 1 versus Indianapolis, per McDaniel.

SIGNINGS

• RB Jeff Wilson is being signed, per McDaniel.
• RB JaMycal Hasty is being signed, per McDaniel.

UNIFORM NEWS

• The Dolphins unveiled their all-black Rivalries uniform, which will debut in Week 4 versus the Jets.

TEAM CAPTAINS

• Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced QB J.J. McCarthy, RB Aaron Jones, WR Justin Jefferson, OT Brian O'Neill, OLB Jonathan Greenard, S Josh Metellus, S Harrison Smith and LS Henry DePaul are the team captains for the 2025 season.

UNIFORM NEWS

• The Patriots unveiled their maritime-themed Rivalries uniform, which will debut in Week 11 versus the Jets.

INJURIES

• OT Trevor Penning (foot) is out of his walking boot , head coach Kellen Moore told reporters. Moore wouldn't rule out Penning for Week 1.

TEAM CAPTAINS

• QB Russell Wilson, WR Darius Slayton, DL Dexter Lawrence, OLB Brian Burns and LB Bobby Okereke have been named team captains for the 2025 season, the team announced.

TEAM CAPTAINS

• QB Justin Fields, WR Garrett Wilson, RG Alijah Vera-Tucker, DT Quinnen Williams, LB Jamien Sherwood and special teamer Marcelino McCrary-Ball were named New York's team captains for the 2025 season.

UNIFORM NEWS

• The Jets unveiled their all-black Rivalries uniform, which will be worn in Week 14 versus the Dolphins.

UNIFORM NEWS

• The Eagles announced they will wear their Kelly Green throwback jerseys versus the Giants in Week 6, on the road in Week 12 against the Cowboys and in the regular-season finale versus the Commanders.

SIGNINGS

• G Max Scharping
• S Chuck Clark

INJURIES

• QB Will Howard (hand) placed on injured reserve
• CB Donte Kent placed on IR

UNIFORM NEWS

• The 49ers unveiled their all-black Rivalries uniform, which will debut in Week 18 versus the Seahawks.

SIGNINGS

• CB Shaquill Griffin (practice squad)

UNIFORM NEWS

• The Seahawks unveiled their all-gray Rivalries uniform, which will debut in Week 16 versus the Rams.

SIGNINGS

• QB Connor Bazelak is among 17 players signed to the practice squad, the team announced.

INJURIES

• RT JC Latham is dealing with soreness and won't practice, but head coach Brian Callahan added that he isn't concerned.

SIGNINGS

• OL Corey Levin (practice squad)
• OL Clay Webb (practice squad)
• DB Sam Webb (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• RB Donovan Edwards (practice squad)
• CB Darius Rush (practice squad)