NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, August 16

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Buffalo Bills

PRESEASON NEWS

  • QB Josh Allen and the other Bills starters will play in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Steelers, with head coach Sean McDermott planning for them to get around a quarter and a half.

Carolina Panthers

SIGNINGS

  • G Ike Boettger

ROSTER CUTS

  • LB Jackson Mitchell

INJURIES

  • G Nash Jensen reverted to injured reserve from waived/injured, per the NFL transaction wire.

Cincinnati Bengals

SIGNINGS

  • K Evan McPherson has agreed to a three-year, $16.5 million extension, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.

Cleveland Browns

SIGNINGS

  • S Tyler Coyle
  • LS Rex Sunahara

ROSTER CUTS

  • LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle waived
  • S Brady Breeze waived with injured designation

Dallas Cowboys

INJURIES

  • DL Mazi Smith experienced an allergic reaction Friday afternoon at training camp and was unable to travel with the Cowboys to Las Vegas for their Saturday preseason game, the team announced. Smith received treatment and will be reevaluated Saturday morning, after which his game status will be updated, per the team.

Jacksonville Jaguars

SIGNINGS

  • DE Joe Gaziano

ROSTER CUTS

  • DE Rasheem Green

Las Vegas Raiders

ROSTER CUTS

  • QB Anthony Brown Jr.

Los Angeles Chargers

SIGNINGS

  • DL Teair Tart

Minnesota Vikings

SIGNINGS

  • QB Matt Corral signed

INJURIES

  • QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) placed on injured reserve

New Orleans Saints

INJURIES

  • WR A.T. Perry (ankle) returned to practice in a limited capacity, per local reporters.
  • WR Rashid Shaheed did not practice because of a toe or foot injury, head coach Dennis Allen told reporters.
  • LT Taliese Fuaga (back tightness) remained out Friday, though Allen said he should still be ready for Week 1.

New York Giants

SIGNINGS

  • FB/TE Jakob Johnson

ROSTER CUTS

  • TE Tyree Jackson waived with injury designation

San Francisco 49ers

INJURIES

  • G Aaron Banks (finger) broke his pinkie finger in practice this week and underwent surgery on Friday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said. Shanahan is hopeful Banks will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.

PRESEASON NEWS

  • QB Brock Purdy will likely play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints along with some other starters, although Purdy’s status could change, head coach Kyle Shanahan said.

ROSTER CUTS

  • WR Terique Owens

Tennessee Titans

SIGNINGS

  • DL Abdullah Anderson

INJURIES

  • DL Marlon Davidson (biceps) placed on injured reserve