Sunday’s NFL transaction wire brought major injury developments, a quarterback decision looming in Cleveland and a running back-for-linebacker trade between the Saints and 49ers, with preseason roster churn continuing across the league.
NFL Sunday Report: Injuries, moves and Cleveland’s quarterback call
The Browns lost defensive end Alex Wright for the season after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon. Wright, who opened nine games for Cleveland last year and recorded 5.5 sacks, was placed on injured reserve. Cleveland also agreed to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million with defensive end Derek Barnett.
Coach Todd Monken plans to settle Cleveland’s Week 1 quarterback competition on Monday, choosing between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. The decision comes as the Browns continue to shape their roster ahead of the regular-season opener.
In Las Vegas, rookie running back Ashton Jeanty sustained an apparent right-leg injury during Sunday’s practice. He could not put weight on the leg as he left the field, creating an immediate concern for the Raiders’ backfield.
Washington placed center Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve because of a knee injury and signed wide receiver Gary Jennings. The Dolphins are hoping quarterback Quinn Ewers can resume practicing this week after a groin issue kept him out over the previous week. Linebacker Trey Moore is expected to miss time after hurting his ankle in Saturday’s preseason game against the Giants, while Miami claimed defensive back Jai’Onte McMillan after Indianapolis waived him.
San Francisco and New Orleans completed a swap involving linebacker Deion Jones and running back Zamir White. Jones heads to the 49ers, while White joins the Saints. The 49ers also received encouraging health news: Christian McCaffrey practiced Sunday following several weeks sidelined by tightness, George Kittle was activated from the physically unable to perform list after his Achilles issue, and De’Zhaun Stribling and Deommodore Lenoir returned from shoulder absences. San Francisco signed tight end Khalil Dinkins and released linebacker Xavier Thomas.
The Ravens expect offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa to return to practice this week after a stinger. New Orleans added running back Dominic Richardson, defensive end Anthony Dunn and defensive back Tanner Wall, while waiving injured running back Sam Scott, receiver Caullin Lacy and defensive end Nathan Voorhis. Kicker Laith Marjan was also released.
Seattle suffered two significant setbacks in its preseason game against Tennessee. Offensive lineman Mason Richman sustained what coach Mike Macdonald described as a serious long-term injury. Safety Bud Clark, Seattle’s 2026 second-round selection, broke his ankle, was fitted with an air cast and taken from the field on a cart. Clark is expected to miss multiple months. The Seahawks also reached an injury settlement with running back Jerome Ford, releasing him from injured reserve.
Elsewhere, linebacker Caleb Johnson and defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote were signed, while wide receiver Juwann Winfree was released. Cornerback Devon Marshall was waived with an injury designation.
SEO Title: NFL Sunday Report: Browns QB Decision, Jeanty Injury and 49ers-Saints Trade
SEO Description: Cleveland will name a Week 1 starting quarterback Monday, Ashton Jeanty suffered a right-leg injury, and the 49ers acquired Deion Jones in a trade for Zamir White.
