The Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton
New York cut its longest-tenured player six days before the Week 1 opener against Dallas. ESPN listed the release on Monday's transaction report.
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Smith reaches full practice as Cowboys await Thursday activation decision
Dallas’ left guard remains questionable; Lamb and Porter carry no game designation after full practices.
Cowboys LG Tyler Smith will have thumb surgery and go on IR
Brian Schottenheimer said Smith will miss at least the first four games. T.J. Bass starts at left guard. The club frames recovery at about 4 to 6 weeks.
Clubs can trade a player before the cutdown deadline instead of releasing him
Cut-week trades show how a crowded position room can become a useful player, a future asset, or both before the release deadline.
Keenan Allen signed with Indianapolis in late August
Indianapolis waited until late August to add an experienced receiver on a short commitment with a defined tactical role.
Houston can wait two years before a market-setting extension for C.J. Stroud
Houston can value its quarterback and still use team control to gather more evidence before a market-setting extension.
Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Jonathan Taylor signed extensions
The Falcons extended Bijan Robinson. The Lions extended Jahmyr Gibbs through 2030. The Colts extended Jonathan Taylor. Age, control, guarantees, workload, and offensive role have to be priced together.
Teams choose IR, practice squad, or the 53 for each bubble player
Official definitions: two designate-for-return spots on cutdown day, PUP/NFI options, then practice squad after waivers. Map those onto RSO IR instead of guessing dollars.