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NFL news roundup: Colts give update on Alec Pierce; Ravens CB Nate Wiggins carted off | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates | NFL.com

The Colts provided an update that Alec Pierce has not suffered a setback in his rehab from ankle surgery but has yet to participate in training camp. Josh Jacobs is expected to be out for at least this week due to a groin injury.

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Scoring Zone's Take

Alec Pierce remains without a setback in his ankle rehab, but he still hasn't practiced in camp, which keeps his conditioning and route-tree timing as a real question mark heading into the season. He's not a must-add right now, but keep him on your watch list during camp — if he's not logging full practice reps soon, his early-season role and target volume become murkier, which matters for his draft stock as a boom-bust deep threat in Indianapolis's offense.

Josh Jacobs' groin injury is described as sidelining him for at least the current week, which is a mild but notable ding to his camp reps and touches during this evaluation period. There's no indication yet of a long-term issue, so treat this as a "monitor" situation rather than a reason to fade him in drafts — he still profiles as a lead back when healthy. Confirm he's back to full practice participation before locking in his draft price; if the groin issue lingers past this week, that would be a bigger red flag worth re-evaluating.

Nate Wiggins being carted off with a leg injury is the most concerning note here, though details are limited. As a Ravens defensive piece, this doesn't move fantasy rosters directly, but it's worth tracking for IDP formats or dynasty depth pieces tied to Baltimore's secondary. Given the low confidence and lack of severity details, avoid overreacting — wait for a clearer team update on his status before adjusting any draft plans.

Overall, none of these injuries demand immediate roster action given it's still the offseason, but all three names belong on your camp-tracking list as you finalize draft boards.

NFL news roundup: Colts give update on Alec Pierce; Ravens CB Nate Wiggins carted off

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Senior National Columnist Judy Battista previews the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots joint practice in Foxborough.

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PRESEASON NEWS

  • QB Jacoby Brissett and other Cardinals starters will play a drive or two in Arizona's second preseason game Thursday night at Las Vegas, per ESPN.

ROSTER CUTS

  • NT PJ Mustipher was waived with an injury settlement.

SIGNINGS

  • RB Trey Sermon
  • TE Nick Muse
  • G Jaeden Roberts (claimed off waivers via Eagles)

ROSTER CUTS

  • WR Le'Meke Brockington was waived/injured.
  • LB Malik Verdon was waived/injured.
  • LS Philip Florenzo

INJURIES

  • OT Jack Nelson reverted to injured reserve after he was waived/injured.

INJURIES

  • WR Zay Flowers returned to practice Tuesday after missing one practice with a quad contusion, per local reporters.
  • NT Travis Jones was activated off PUP list.
  • CB Nate Wiggins was carted off after suffering an apparent left leg injury during practice. ESPN reported there is no structural damage

PRESEASON NEWS

  • QB Lamar Jackson will not play in the Ravens' preseason opener against the Eagles on Saturday, per Minter.

ROSTER CUTS

INJURIES

  • WR Kyron Hudson reverted to injured reserve after he was waived/injured.
  • S Coby Bryant had knee surgery Aug. 7 and will miss 4-6 months, per head coach Ben Johnson. Bryant could possibly return at the end of the season.

SIGNINGS

ROSTER CUTS

  • DB Brandon Hill

PRESEASON NEWS

  • Head coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that most starters, including QB Joe Burrow, WR Ja'Marr Chase, WR Tee Higgins and DT Dexter Lawrence, will play in the preseason opener against the Lions on Thursday night. Starters will play on a limited basis, Taylor added, and not every starter will participate.

SIGNINGS

  • TE Dae'Quan Wright (claimed off waivers via Eagles)

ROSTER CUTS

  • WR Aaron Andersonwas waived with an injury settlement.

INJURIES

  • DB Damarri Mathis was placed on injured reserve.

ROSTER CUTS

  • TE Miles Kitselman was waived with an injury settlement.
  • DB De’Shawn Rucker

INJURIES

  • RB Josh Jacobs (groin) is expected to be out for "at least this week," per head coach Matt LaFleur.

PRESEASON NEWS

  • LaFleur said the plan is to have QB Jordan Love play in the preseason opener on Thursday against the Steelers. LaFleur added, "It's pretty fluid in regard to how many snaps. But I do think there's a lot of value for all our guys to get mentally prepared to go play a game."

ROSTER CUTS

  • TE Drew Biber
  • OT Karsen Barnhart
  • DB Trey Dean III

ROSTER CUTS

  • WR DJ Turner was released with an injury settlement

INJURIES

  • General manager Chris Ballard told reporters that WR Alec Pierce did not receive a second PRP injection this offseason on his injured ankle, dismissing reporting to the contrary. Ballard said that Pierce, who has not practiced thus far in training camp, has not suffered a setback in his rehab from offseason ankle surgery.

SIGNINGS

  • DE Emmanuel Ogbah is signing a one-year deal to reunite with Kansas City, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.

ROSTER CUTS

  • WR Mante Morrow

INJURIES

  • WR Puka Nacua left practice early due to groin soreness, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The Rams are simply being cautious.
  • DE Myles Garrett sat out of Tuesday's joint practice as he is still dealing with swelling in his knee, per head coach Sean McVay. Garrett is feeling about "85%" and there haven't been any setbacks.

ROSTER CUTS

  • DB Drey Norwood

ROSTER CUTS

  • RB Anthony Hankerson
  • DB Omar Brown

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Kyler Murray has been named the Week 1 starting QB, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced. Murray had been in a QB competition with third-year pro J.J. McCarthy.

PRESEASON NEWS

  • QB Drake Maye is not expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Colts, head coach Mike Vrabel said.

INJURIES

  • DE Cameron Jordan (hamstring) could potentially miss the start of the regular season, per head coach Kellen Moore. Jordan initially suffered the injury on Aug. 6 and is "going to miss a little bit of time," Moore said.

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Drew Brees will be inducted into the Saints Ring of Honor at halftime of the Vikings-Saints game on Oct. 11, per the team.

INJURIES

  • LB Joseph Ossai was activated off the PUP list.
  • CB Qwan'tez Stiggers has been released from the hospital and is at home recovering after he "passed out" on the sideline during Tuesday's joint practice with the Buccaneers, per head coach Aaron Glenn. Stiggers was conscious and talking when he exited, per Glenn.

INJURIES

  • OLB Jonathan Greenard (pectoral) will miss at least a few more weeks, per DC Vic Fangio.
  • CB Jonathan Jones (shoulder) will "miss some time," per Fangio.

ROSTER CUTS

  • RB Elijah Mitchellwas released with an injury settlement.

INJURIES

  • OT Lorenzo Thompson was placed on injured reserve.

INJURIES

  • RB Christian McCaffrey (tightness) sat out for the second straight practice, per local reporters.
  • WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) returned to the field for joint practice against the Titans, per local reporters.
  • DE Nick Bosa is dealing with tendinitis in his ACL-repaired right knee and is week to week, per HC Kyle Shanahan.

SIGNINGS

  • LB Aaron Smith

INJURIES

  • RB Robbie Ouzts was placed on injured reserve.
  • S Nick Emmanworiwas activated off PUP list.

ROSTER CUTS

Coverage from Nfl Dot Com News · by Around the NFL Staff · Aug 11, 2026 · read original