NFL rosters continued to shift ahead of the final preseason games, with Arizona extending center Hjalte Froholdt, Indianapolis naming Anthony Richardson its preseason starter, and several clubs managing new injury concerns at key positions.
Key takeaways
- Froholdt signed a two-year, $20 million extension with the Cardinals and is under contract through 2028.
- Josh Allen will sit out Buffalo’s Thursday preseason finale against Pittsburgh, although the Bills expect to use some starters.
- Anthony Richardson will start Saturday when the Colts close the preseason against the Lions; Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor are not expected to play.
- Detroit hosted veteran running back Kareem Hunt, who produced 754 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns in 2025.
- Ty Chandler will miss New Orleans’ entire 2026 season because of a knee injury.
- New York receiver Calvin Austin III left practice on a cart after suffering a right-knee injury.
Quarterback plans, returning starters and notable injuries
Arizona secured one of its most durable offensive linemen by agreeing with Froholdt on a two-year extension worth $20 million. The 30-year-old center has started every game since arriving in Arizona in 2023. The Cardinals also signed safety Josh Minkins and punter Jack Browning, while running back Trey Benson cleared waivers and returned to injured reserve.
Buffalo coach Joe Brady said Allen will not take the field against the Steelers on Thursday. Some Bills starters are still set to play in the preseason finale.
Chicago saw right tackle Darnell Wright leave Tuesday’s practice with what appeared to be an elbow issue. The Bears activated linebacker Keyshaun Elliott and defensive back Elijah Hicks from the physically unable to perform list, while linebacker Nephi Sewell was placed on injured reserve. Chicago also added linebacker Antonio Grier Jr.
Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase left practice after coming down awkwardly on a catch attempt. He did not return to drills, but remained at the facility and was able to walk without assistance. Chase later described the issue as a hyperextension and said he was fine.
Indianapolis expects receiver Alec Pierce to resume practicing this week after an ankle injury kept him out throughout training camp. Cornerback Charvarius Ward is scheduled to practice after dealing with a back issue, while tight end Will Mallory could be unavailable for Week 1 because of a thumb injury.
Richardson will receive the start against Detroit after opening the preseason as Indianapolis’ first quarterback. Rookie Riley Leonard started the second exhibition game. Coach Shane Steichen said most of the Colts’ regulars will play Saturday, with Jones and Taylor among the exceptions.
Jacksonville receiver Brian Thomas Jr. was considered all right after an apparent shoulder injury during Tuesday’s session. The Jaguars are likely to keep him out until their Week 1 opener.
Patrick Mahomes said he has cleared each benchmark in his recovery from ACL surgery and feels better with additional practice work. Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III was not expected to practice because of a foot injury. Receiver Jeff Caldwell returned to injured reserve.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is improving from his ankle sprain, though coach Klint Kubiak did not provide a timetable. Luke Grimm was released with an injury settlement, and defensive end Daniel Rickert reverted to injured reserve.
Miami expects rookie receiver Chris Bell to play against Atlanta on Friday. Bell, a third-round selection, spent much of camp on the non-football injury list with a knee problem. Linebacker Trey Moore will have ankle surgery, and the Dolphins hope he can return during the 2026 campaign. Miami also claimed receiver Ryan Miller from the Giants, while receiver Tahj Washington and defensive back Ethan Robinson were released, with Robinson receiving an injury settlement.
Minnesota split its second-team quarterback repetitions between J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz on Tuesday. The Vikings also signed cornerback Tre Hawkins III, released cornerback Dwight McGlothern with an injury designation, and placed running back Ty Chandler and tight end Moliki Matavao on injured reserve. Receiver Jeshaun Jones was suspended for three games for violating the NFL substance-abuse policy.
New England is continuing to assess running back TreVeyon Henderson after he slipped and departed Monday’s practice. Executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said Henderson probably would not practice Tuesday.
Chandler’s knee injury will end his 2026 season, Saints coach Kellen Moore confirmed. New Orleans receiver Chris Olave left practice after having the wind knocked out of him. The Saints also brought in defensive backs Michael Davis and David Long for tryouts.
Trades, depth-chart calls and the rest of Tuesday’s moves
Guard Joshua Ezeudu was dealt from the Giants to the Chiefs for a 2028 seventh-round selection. Kansas City added an interior offensive-line option as it continues to shape its depth chart.
Detroit’s visit with Hunt came as coach Dan Campbell announced linebacker Damone Clark would be out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury. Safety Thomas Harper is dealing with an ankle issue. Hunt spent the past two seasons in Kansas City with current Lions backup Isiah Pacheco.
Elsewhere on the injury front, Houston placed defensive end Dylan Horton and linebacker Marte Mapu on injured reserve. Nose tackle Kelvin Gilliam also reverted to IR. Defensive end Ron Stone was signed, while receiver Hakeem Butler was waived.
The Jets watched Austin go down in a one-on-one period and grab his right knee before he was taken from the field by cart. Austin is in his first season in New York after spending three years with Pittsburgh. New York also named Jason Sanders its starting kicker. Sanders, 30, played for Miami from 2018 through 2024 and earned All-Pro honors in 2020.
- Running back Sam Scott was waived with an injury settlement, and kicker Cade York was released.
- Running back Ja’Quinden Jackson reverted to injured reserve.
- Defensive back Brandon Hill was signed, while receiver Joaquin Davis was waived.
- Linebacker Xavier Thomas was released with an injury settlement.
- Offensive lineman Mason Richman and safety Bud Clark, who has an ankle injury, were both placed on season-ending injured reserve.
- Receiver Matthew Henry was signed, while defensive lineman Deshawn McKnight went to injured reserve.
- Running back Kadarius Calloway was waived with an injury settlement, and linebacker Dyontae Johnson was signed.
- Linebacker Dominique Hampton was waived with an injury designation, while defensive back Sanoussi Kane was waived/injured.
Veteran tackle D.J. Humphries agreed to a one-year contract. Humphries made the Pro Bowl with Arizona in 2021. The club also signed outside linebacker Tarell Basham and safeties Joshuah Bledsoe and Quindell Johnson, while releasing tackle Foster Sarell, safety Malik Spencer and eighth-year safety Will Harris. Harris started nine games for Washington during the 2025 season.
Washington tight end Ben Sinnott will not practice this week after suffering an oblique injury against Detroit. Defensive end Drake Jackson was placed on injured reserve after missing several practices because of an illness.
SEO Title: NFL roster moves, injuries and preseason quarterback decisions
SEO Description: Hjalte Froholdt lands a Cardinals extension, Anthony Richardson gets the Colts’ preseason start, Josh Allen sits, and NFL teams manage significant injury and roster updates.
