Commanders Sign WR Treylon Burks To Practice Squad
OCTOBER 17: The Burks deal is now official, per a team announcement. In a corresponding move, Martin has been released from Washington’s practice squad. It will be interesting to see if Burks is elevated to the gameday roster in time for Sunday.
OCTOBER 16: As the Commanders navigate a number of injuries to their receivers corps, the team is set to add a former first-round pick. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the team is expected to sign Treylon Burks to their practice squad.
Per Rapoport, Burks shouldn’t last long on the taxi squad, as the team intends to add him to the active roster as soon as possible. However, it seems unlikely that the player will make his team debut as soon as this Sunday.
Star wideout Terry McLaurin hasn’t played since Week 3 while dealing with a quad injury, and after being downgraded to a non-participant during today’s practice, it seems like he’s facing an uphill battle to play in Week 7. Noah Brown is currently sitting on IR with a groin injury, while Deebo Samuel seems unlikely to play this weekend as he nurses a heel issue.
Thanks to the injuries, the Commanders currently have three healthy receivers on their active roster in Chris Moore, Luke McCaffrey, and fourth-round rookie Jaylin Lane. The team will surely dip into their practice squad options for this weekend, with that grouping featuring Jacoby Jones, Robbie Chosen, Ja’Corey Brooks, and Tay Martin.
While Burks probably won’t be an option for Week 7, he’ll likely soon find himself on the active roster, especially if McLaurin or Samuel still aren’t ready for Week 8. Burks struggled to live up to his first-round billing in Tennessee, as the wideout collected only 765 yards from scrimmage in three years with the organization. He had four catches in five appearances in 2024 before suffering an ACL injury that ended his season.
Burks was back at training camp with the Titans this past summer, but a fractured collarbone resulted in him being waived/injured. He subsequently landed on season-ending IR, but the team cut him earlier this month, allowing him to play elsewhere in 2025. The 25-year-old had an audition with the Broncos before landing in Washington.
Falcons Designate S Jordan Fuller For Return
The Falcons will soon be adding some depth to their secondary. According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, the team designated Jordan Fuller for return from injured reserve today.
Fuller suffered a knee injury in Week 1 that landed him on injured reserve. The veteran only required a minimum four-game stay on IR before returning to practice. The team now has 21 days to activate Fuller to the active roster.
Fuller joined the Falcons on a one-year contract this past offseason. This followed a one-year stop in Carolina, where he started all nine of his appearances while missing a chunk of games thanks to a hamstring injury. The former sixth-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career with the Rams, where he quickly emerged as a starting safety.
Besides an injury-plagued 2022 campaign, Fuller otherwise started all 45 of his appearances for the organization. During his final two healthy seasons in Los Angeles (2021 and 2023), the defensive back collected 207 total tackles and four interceptions, with Pro Football Focus grading him as an above-average safety during those two campaigns.
While Fuller started Week 1, he mostly played behind Xavier Watts in that contest. The rookie third-round pick has since solidified himself in the starting lineup opposite Jessie Bates, meaning Fuller is eyeing a similar backup role when he’s ready to return. Billy Bowman Jr. likely represents the veteran’s competition for snaps. Bowman saw some significant reps for the team prior to the bye (mostly at cornerback), although he was a healthy scratch when the team returned in Week 6.
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/16/25
Today’s practice squad moves:
Carolina Panthers
- Signed: DB Trevian Thomas
Dallas Cowboys
- Signed: WR Jalen Cropper
Detroit Lions
- Signed: S Loren Strickland
- Released: DL Keith Cooper
New England Patriots
- Signed: TE Thomas Odukoya, DL Leonard Taylor
- Released: TE Marshall Lang, DL David Olajiga
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/16/25
Today’s minor moves:
Houston Texans
- Designed for return from active/NFI: CB Alijah Huzzie
Free Agency
- Suspended: DT Alex Williams
Free agent defensive tackle Alex Williams has been hit with a six-game suspension for an undisclosed violation of league rules, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. The Ohio State product joined the Vikings as a UDFA this past offseason, but a fractured ankle landed him on season-ending IR. He was waived from injured reserve in September, allowing him to suit up elsewhere during the 2025 campaign, although those chances obviously took a significant blow today.
Bengals Activate G Lucas Patrick From IR
The Bengals will be getting some offensive line reinforcement for tonight’s matchup with the Steelers. According to ESPN’s Ben Baby, the team has activated Lucas Patrick from injured reserve.
Patrick landed on IR after suffering a calf injury in Week 1. He required an extra missed game beyond the minimum IR requirement, but it’s a relatively quick turnaround for the veteran lineman. Patrick returned to practice last Wednesday.
Patrick inked a one-year deal with the Bengals this past offseason and ended up winning the competition for the starting right guard spot. Dalton Risner got the first shot to replace the injured Patrick, and he garnered three starts before getting replaced by fifth-round rookie Jalen Rivers. Pro Football Focus has graded both of those players as below-average this season, so there’s a chance Patrick is immediately inserted back into the lineup.
Of course, Patrick isn’t any world beater himself. The lineman was a reserve lineman for the first three seasons of his career, but he emerged as a starter with the Packers in 2020 and 2021. He had a two-year stint as a starter in Chicago before spending the 2024 campaign in New Orleans.
Elsewhere in Cincy, star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson has been ruled out for tonight’s game with a hip injury. To add some extra depth at defensive end, the team has promoted Isaiah Foskey from the practice squad. A former Saints second-round pick, Foskey will be in line to make his 2025 debut tonight.
Miles Killebrew Has ‘Significant’ Knee Injury; Steelers Host George Odum
OCTOBER 16: The Steelers are placing Killebrew on injured reserve, according to Pryor. He will be sidelined for at least four games, making him eligible to return in Week 11 at the earliest. Pittsburgh now has one open spot on their 53-man roster.
OCTOBER 15: The Steelers may go without safety and special teams ace Miles Killebrew for the foreseeable future. Head coach Mike Tomlin announced that Killebrew is dealing with a “significant” knee injury. It’s unclear how much time Killebrew will miss, but the Steelers have already ruled him out for Thursday’s game against the Bengals (via Brooke Pryor of ESPN).
Killebrew, who suffered the injury while covering a kickoff return in a win over the Browns on Sunday, couldn’t put weight on his right leg. He had to be helped off the field and carted to the locker room. The 32-year-old’s absence will be felt on special teams.
A two-time Pro Bowler who’s now in the second season of a two-year, $6.5MM contract, Killebrew has not played at all on defense in 2025. However, the former first-team All-Pro ranks fourth on the team in special teams snaps.
To replace Killebrew, the Steelers could turn to another decorated special teamer in George Odum. The free agent safety visited the team on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. Odum, 31, divided the first seven years of his career between Indianapolis and San Francisco. He was a first-team All-Pro with the Colts in 2020 and a second-team All-Pro with the 49ers in 2022.
Odum underwent offseason elbow surgery, leading the 49ers to release him in July. Healthy again, he could catch on with the Steelers or another team as we near the second half of the season.
Bears Open Practice Window For LB Amen Ogobongbemiga
The Bears have opened Amen Ogbongbemiga‘s practice window, per Marquee Sports Network’s Scott Bair.
The linebacker and special teams ace landed on injured reserve before the regular season with a knee injury. He returned to practice on thursday as a limited participant.
Ogbongbemiga, 27, is in his fifth NFL season and his second in Chicago. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Chargers in 2021 and quickly carved out a spot on special teams. He signed with the Bears in 2024 and impressed enough to earn another two-year deal in free agency earlier this offseason.
Upon his return, Ogbongbemiga will likely return to a core special teams role, as he only has 144 defensive snaps in his career. The Bears do not necessarily need the boost – their special teams grade of 86.6 from Pro Football Focus (subscription required) ranks seventh in the NFL – but he will add more experience to their coverage and return units.
Ogbongbemiga will have 21 days to practice with the Bears before he must be activated from injured reserve to the 53-man roster. Otherwise, he will revert to injured reserve for the rest of the season.
Commanders Place DE Drake Jackson On IR
Drake Jackson‘s Commanders debut will not come any time soon. The recently-signed defensive end was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. 
As a result of the move, Jackson will be sidelined for at the least the next four games. Today’s decision does not come as a surprise, however. As ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports, the Commanders always planned on moving Jackson to IR upon signing him. Per NFL rules, those two transactions cannot take place on the same day.
With Jackson being added earlier this week, a brief delay was required before this IR placement. Now that it has taken place, the 24-year-old will be able to continue recovering from his torn patellar tendon. That injury limited Jackson to eight games in 2023 and he missed all of last season while continuing his rehab.
The former second-rounder posted three sacks as a rookie with the 49ers and duplicated that total in eight games in 2023. San Francisco moved on in May, leaving Jackson on the open market for several months. A number of visits were lined up, and the USC product ultimately chose to sign with Washington. That move allowed for a reunion between Jackson and Commanders general manager Adam Peters, who worked in the 49ers’ front office when he was drafted.
Jackson’s pact is no doubt a one-year deal at or near the league minimum given his missed time. His market value this spring will thus be determined by his performance when healthy as he takes on a depth pass-rushing role for the Commanders. Given the fact Jackson will make his season debut no early than Week 11, however, he will only have a small window of opportunity to carve out a notable workload and make an impact on his new team.
Giants Complete Restructures With CB Paulson Adebo, S Jevon Holland
The Giants have created some financial wiggle room in advance of the trade deadline. Contract restructures have been worked out with cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jevon Holland, ESPN’s Field Yates notes. 
As a result of the moves, New York has created roughly $4.8MM in cap space for this year. The Giants entered Thursday ranked last in the league in available funds, making a step such as this necessary to generate flexibility for additions in the near future. It has become increasingly clear New York is in the market for a receiver trade, and it was reported yesterday a splashy addition is being explored at this time.
Especially if the Giants are to acquire a receiver with term on their contract beyond 2025, taking on a notable base salary for the remainder of this season will be necessary. Doing so will now be easier, and adding to the future cap hits on Adebo and Holland’s respective pacts will be relatively easy to manage with both on the books past this year. Each of those defensive backs signed with New York in free agency as part of the team’s efforts to upgrade in the secondary.
Adebo signed a three-year, $54MM pact after playing out his rookie contract with the Saints. Holland’s first time on the open market after beginning his career with the Dolphins resulted in a $45.3MM deal being worked out over the same length. Both players have operated as full-time starters during their debut Giants campaign, and that will no doubt continue for the foreseeable future.
New York sits at 2-4 on the season, but both of those wins have come with first-round rookie Jaxson Dart in place at the quarterback spot. Malik Nabers will miss the remainder of the campaign due to his ACL tear, but the Giants’ offense could include a new WR option in the near future. The cap space needed to pull off an acquisition of some kind is now available.
Patriots Sign S Richie Grant
Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins‘ hamstring injury may be worse than reports so far have shown. After missing last week’s game because of the injury, Hawkins did not participate in practice today, and in a move that may be linked to the situation, New England signed former Falcons starting safety Richie Grant, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. 
Grant’s contract with the Patriots will reportedly be a practice squad deal, continuing a downward trend for the former second-round pick out of UCF. Grant served almost two years in Atlanta as a full-time starter following his rookie campaign. Late in 2023, though, he got passed up on the depth chart, and last year, he only started one game in the Falcons secondary.
As a free agent, Grant signed with the 49ers and even made the initial 53-man roster, but he was waived two days later. Once again a free agent, Grant was able to work out with the Colts in the days leading up to the regular season, but ultimately, no deal came along.
Hawkins has been part of a new-look defensive backstop for the Patriots this year. The team released Jabrill Peppers before the start of the season, and trade rumors had been surrounding Kyle Dugger for some time. Hawkins, a waiver claim during the 2024 season, and Craig Woodson, a fourth-round rookie who hails from the same alma mater as Hawkins, opened the season as the team’s starting safeties.
With Hawkins’ absence stretching into the early days of practice this week, there’s a chance New England pursued Grant because of his starting experience. Dugger struggled in last week’s start, second-year defender Dell Pettus has been working in a minimized box safety role this year, and Brenden Schooler is an All-Pro special teamer. Grant’s two years of starting experience may give him a shot at filling in until Hawkins can overcome his ailing hamstring.