NFL Player News

Haynes (undisclosed) was waived by the Texans with an injury designation Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Haynes' injury and the severity of it are unknown, but he'll revert to IR once he clears waivers. He'll then either need to reach an injury settlement with the team or be forced to miss all of the 2024 campaign.

Franklin (undisclosed) was waived by the Ravens with an injury designation Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Franklin's injury and the severity of it are unknown, but he'll revert to IR once he clears waivers. He'll then either need to reach an injury settlement with the team or be forced to miss all of the 2024 campaign.

Leo (undisclosed) participated in OTAs last week.

Leo spent the entirety of his rookie campaign on IR. Now healthy, he'll work to earn a depth role on the Colts' defensive line for 2024.

Stokes (hamstring) has been participating in OTAs this week, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports.

Injuries have hampered Stokes' last two seasons, but the third-year pro is feeling good in preparation for the 2024 campaign. The 25-year-old had the fifth-year option of his rookie option denied earlier in May, but a healthy and successful season could help earn him an extension next offseason.

Mallory (hamstring) participated in OTAs last week.

Mallory finished the 2023 campaign sidelined by an injury, but it appears the 2023 fifth-round selection has fully recovered. Although he was able to contribute 18 receptions and 207 yards in 12 regular-season games during his rookie campaign, he faces a crowded tight end room in Indianapolis with the return of Jelani Woods from a Hamstring injury, as well as holdovers Kylen Granson, Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree.

Collins agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year, $72.75 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Collins is coming off a breakout 2023 season in which he piled up a 80-1,297-8 receiving line on 109 targets (15 games), and even with Stefon Diggs in town on a one-year deal, Collins represents the future for Houston's wide receiver corps, as does second-year pro Tank Dell. While the addition of Diggs crowds the Texans' target distribution, as does the presence of capable pass-catching options like Joe Mixon in the backfield and tight end Dalton Schultz, this significant monetary commitment to Collins provides a bit of extra incentive for offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik to allow Collins and C.J. Stroud to feature the chemistry they demonstrated last season. If Stroud and the Texans can build off 2023 and hit the ground running, Collins should find himself as a frontman in one of the league's elite passing offenses.

Tupou signed a contract with the Ravens on Tuesday.

Tupou has spent the last six seasons with the Bengals, but the team didn't re-sign the veteran, opening up the opportunity for him to sign with the AFC North rival. The 30-year-old will likely compete for a depth role on the interior of the defensive line in Baltimore.

Young (knee) took part in OTAs last week, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Young finished last season sidelined with a knee injury, but his ability to partake in practice suggests the issue is well behind him. The Kentucky product worked exclusively with the second unit during OTAs at right tackle.

Saldiveri (shoulder) took part in OTAs last week, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Saldiveri finished last season on IR, but he is now healthy and ready to compete. The second-year pro split reps at left guard with the newly acquired Shane Lemieux during practices.

Ramczyk (knee) won't be ready until at least training camp, head coach Dennis Allen said last week, John DeShazler of the Saints' official site reports.

Ramczyk missed the team's final four games of the 2023 campaign, and his status for the 2024 season remains up in the air. Allen stated Wednesday, "We're still waiting to see where he is -- when we get probably to training camp will be the first time that we would even potentially see him." In his absence, Trevor Penning saw work with the first team at right tackle during OTAs.