Thursday’s NFL transaction wire brought a major wide receiver extension, several practice-squad additions and a series of injury-settlement moves as teams continued to shape their depth ahead of the regular season.
NFL roster roundup: Michael Wilson lands $75 million extension as clubs finalize depth
SEO Title: NFL Roster News: Michael Wilson Extension, Injury Updates and Practice-Squad Moves
SEO Description: Michael Wilson agreed to a three-year, $75 million extension, while Zay Flowers returned to practice, Anthony Richardson was named Indianapolis’ backup quarterback and teams made roster moves across the league.
Thursday’s key developments
- Wide receiver Michael Wilson agreed to a three-year extension valued at $75 million. The club later confirmed the deal. Cornerback D’Shawn Jamison was also added.
- Ravens receiver Zay Flowers, who had been sidelined by an undisclosed issue, practiced Thursday for the first time in two weeks.
- Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike has resumed taking part in team periods while managing a neck injury. Head coach Jesse Minter said Madubuike is considered day to day entering Baltimore’s Week 1 matchup with the Colts.
- Bears running back D’Andre Swift left Thursday’s practice because of cramps. Wide receiver Rome Odunze also departed practice after appearing to sustain an injury.
- Colts coach Shane Steichen named Anthony Richardson the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Daniel Jones. Richardson won the backup job over Riley Leonard.
- Richardson, selected fourth overall in the 2023 draft, sought a trade during the offseason. In three preseason appearances, he completed 63.6 percent of his throws for 249 yards and one interception, while adding 68 rushing yards and a touchdown.
- The Cowboys assigned veteran outside linebacker Von Miller No. 40 for his first season with the team. Safety Caleb Downs will retain No. 13, the number he received in the spring.
- Dallas also reworked the contracts of tight end Jake Ferguson, defensive tackle Kenny Clark and cornerback DaRon Bland. The three restructures created slightly more than $19 million in cap room.
- The 49ers’ charter landed in Melbourne, Australia, ahead of Thursday’s season opener against the Rams.
Practice-squad signings and other additions
- Offensive lineman Chuma Edoga and cornerback Lardarius Webb joined practice squads.
- Running back Ahmani Marshall was signed to a practice squad.
- Cornerback Michael Coats Jr. was added to a practice squad.
- Former Giants first-round pick Evan Neal signed to a practice squad. The offensive lineman was drafted seventh overall in 2022.
- Defensive end Azeez Ojulari joined a practice squad.
- Linebacker Caleb Murphy signed to a practice squad.
- Linebacker Jamie Sheriff was added to a practice squad.
- Safety Elliott Davison signed to a practice squad.
- Offensive lineman Brant Banks was added to a practice squad.
- Offensive tackle Bobby Hart joined a practice squad.
Tryouts
- Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling took part in a workout.
- Evan Neal, defensive end David Ojabo, linebacker Azeez Ojulari and linebacker BJ Ojulari also worked out for a club.
- Quarterbacks Will Levis and Jack Plummer received tryouts with New York.
- Levis started 21 games for the Titans over the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Roster departures and injury settlements
- Offensive lineman Isaia Glass was released from a practice squad.
- Offensive tackle Ryan Hayes reached an injury settlement.
- Wide receiver Sincere Brown was waived with an injury settlement, while linebacker Nadame Tucker was released from a practice squad.
- Defensive tackle Tim Keenan III was released from a practice squad.
- Offensive tackle Carter Warren received an injury settlement.
- Wide receiver Dontae Fleming was waived through an injury settlement.
- Defensive tackle Jalen Hunt was released from a practice squad.
- Running back Devin Neal reached an injury settlement, and linebacker Michael Heldman was released.
- Running back Dominic Richardson, tight end Chase Curtis, tight end Connor Hulstein and linebacker Mykal Walker were waived with injury settlements.
- Offensive lineman Marquis Hayes was released from a practice squad.
- Offensive tackle Amari Kight reached an injury settlement.
- Defensive tackle Uso Seumalo was released.
- Linebacker Dominique Hampton and defensive back Malik Spencer were waived with injury settlements.
