NFL News Roundup: Latest League Updates from August 19
The National Football League (NFL) announced several injuries, signings, and roster cuts across various teams on Tuesday, August 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jalen McMillan will miss the season opener due to a severely sprained neck, while Khalil Shakir has made progress in his recovery from a high ankle sprain. Other notable updates include quarterback Kenny Pickett's participation in drills and the return of key players like Andrew Thomas and Antoine Winfield Jr. from injuries.
Key Takeaways:
- Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers) will miss the season opener due to a severely sprained neck.
- Khalil Shakir (Bills) has made progress in his recovery from a high ankle sprain.
- Kenny Pickett (Steelers) will participate in 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday.
- Andrew Thomas (Giants) has been activated from the physically unable to perform list and will practice on Tuesday.
- Antoine Winfield Jr. (Buccaneers) returned to practice on Tuesday.
- L'Jarius Sneed (Chiefs) is working back towards getting off the physically unable to perform list but his availability for Week 1 is uncertain.
Statistics:
- 10 NFL teams announced injuries on August 19.
- 15 signings were reported across various teams.
- 13 roster cuts were made on August 19.
- 3 head coaches (Todd Bowles, Kevin Stefanski, and Matt LaFleur) provided injury updates.
- 2 quarterbacks (Kenny Pickett and Jordan Love) will be limited in practice due to injuries.
Sources:
- NFL.com news roundup (August 19)
- NFL.com transaction hub
- Tom Pelissero (NFL Network Insider)
- Cameron Wolfe (NFL Network)
- Brian Daboll (Giants HC)
- Todd Bowles (Buccaneers HC)
- Sean McDermott (Bills HC)
- Dave Canales (Seahawks HC)
- Kevin Stefanski (Browns HC)
- Matt LaFleur (Packers HC)