NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Sunday, August 18

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Atlanta Falcons

SIGNINGS

  • S Justin Simmon‘s signing was announced by Atlanta.

ROSTER CUTS

  • WR James Washington

Buffalo Bills

INJURIES

  • WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling suffered a neck sprain in Saturday’s game versus the Steelers, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, adding that the X-rays were negative.

Carolina Panthers

ROSTER CUTS

  • WR Deven Thompkins waived

Chicago Bears

INJURIES

  • OL Kiran Amegadjie, the team’s 2024 third-round pick, has been activated off the non-football injury list.

Cincinnati Bengals

SIGNINGS

  • K Evan McPherson officially signed his contract extension

Cleveland Browns

ROSTER CUTS

  • DB Vincent Gray waived with injury settlement

Green Bay Packers

INJURIES

  • LB Ralen Goforth suffered a concussion in Sunday’s game against the Broncos.

Las Vegas Raiders

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Gardner Minshew has been named the Raiders’ starter for Week 1, head coach Antonio Pierce announced.

SIGNINGS

  • LB Jackson Mitchell claimed off waivers from Panthers

Los Angeles Chargers

SIGNINGS

  • LB Frank Ginda , NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports

Los Angeles Rams

INJURIES

  • QB Matthew Stafford (hamstring) might miss some practices this week due to hamstring tightness, but will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, head coach Sean McVay said.

New Orleans Saints

INJURIES

  • CB Kool-Aid McKinstry suffered a knee injury Sunday against the 49ers but it isn’t believed to be serious, head coach Dennis Allen said.

New York Jets

SIGNINGS

  • DL Jaylen Twyman

INJURIES

  • WR Malik Taylor was placed on injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Steelers

INJURIES

  • RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring) will miss multiple weeks and his status for the team’s regular-season opener is up in the air, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

San Francisco 49ers

INJURIES

  • RB Jordan Mason did not play Sunday due to hip soreness, head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
  • WR Jauan Jennings did not play Sunday due to an oblique issue, but he’s not expected to miss much time, Shanahan said.

PRESEASON NEWS

  • QB Brock Purdy and more starters will play in the team’s preseason finale on Friday, Shanahan said.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

ROSTER CUTS

  • DT Eric Banks waived/injured
  • DE Randy Gregory was released