NFL Player News
Mike Williams
Los Angeles Chargers • #81 • WR
Mike Williams Placed On Physically Unable To Perform List Due To ACL Tear
Mike Williams of the Los Angeles Chargers is out with an ACL tear and will miss the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 5, 2025.
What It Means
Mike Williams of the Los Angeles Chargers is out with an ACL tear. The team placed him on the physically unable to perform list, so he will miss the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 5, 2025.
In the season, Williams played 18 games and started 5. He totaled 298 receiving yards, ranking third among the team's wide receivers with 21 receptions and 1 touchdown.
Mike Williams
Los Angeles Chargers • #81 • WR
Mike Williams (WR) Out for Los Angeles Chargers Due to ACL Tear, Placed on Physically Unable to Perform List
Mike Williams of the Los Angeles Chargers is out with an ACL tear and is on the physically unable to perform list, missing the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 5, 2025.
What It Means
Mike Williams is out with an ACL tear and will miss the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He is on the physically unable to perform list, which affects the Chargers' receiving options.
Williams ranks third among Chargers' wide receivers with 298 receiving yards and 21 receptions this season. His absence could impact the Chargers' passing game, putting more pressure on other receivers to step up.
Christian Watson
Green Bay Packers • #9 • WR
Christian Watson Out for Start of 2025-26 Season Due to Knee Injury
Christian Watson, wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, is out with a knee injury and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL.
What It Means
Christian Watson is set to miss the start of the 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL. He was a key player for the Green Bay Packers, starting all 15 games he played last season.
Watson contributed significantly with 620 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His absence may impact the team, as he ranked second among Packers wide receivers in total yards.
Jonathon Brooks
Carolina Panthers • #24 • RB
Jonathon Brooks Placed On PUP List Due To Torn ACL, Out For 2025-26 Season
Jonathon Brooks, running back for the Carolina Panthers, is out for the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL and has been placed on the PUP list, as announced by the team.
What It Means
Jonathon Brooks is out for the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. He played in three games this season, starting in one, with 22 total rushing yards and no touchdowns.
Brooks' absence might affect the Panthers' depth at running back. With him ranked third among the team's RBs, others must step up to cover his role in the next game.
Cam Akers
New Orleans Saints • #26 • RB
Cam Akers Signs With Saints
Cam Akers has signed with the Saints as a running back.
What It Means
Cam Akers joins the Saints, impacting their running back depth chart. He adds to a group that includes Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers • #8 • QB
Aaron Rodgers Signs With Steelers, Joining Pittsburgh's Roster
Aaron Rodgers has signed with the Steelers after being released by the Jets earlier this year.
What It Means
The addition of Aaron Rodgers impacts the Steelers' quarterback depth chart. Mason Rudolph, previously the starter, may move to a backup role.
Last year, the Steelers finished with a 10-7 record before losing in the wild card round of the playoffs to the Baltimore Ravens.
Donald Parham Jr.
Pittsburgh Steelers • #89 • TE
Donald Parham Jr. Out for 2025-26 Season Due to Torn Achilles, Placed on Injured Reserve (June 5, 2025)
Donald Parham Jr. of the Pittsburgh Steelers is out for the 2025-26 season with a torn Achilles and will not play against the New York Jets on September 7, 2025.
What It Means
Donald Parham Jr., a tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, will not play in the 2025-26 season due to a torn Achilles. The team has placed him on the injured reserve list, confirming his absence for the entire season.
The team's statement did not provide a timeline for his return, focusing instead on his recovery process.
Deshaun Watson
Cleveland Browns • #4 • QB
Deshaun Watson Out With Torn Achilles, Expected to Miss Start of 2025-26 Season
Deshaun Watson is out due to a torn Achilles and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season for the Cleveland Browns.
What It Means
Deshaun Watson's torn Achilles will sideline him for the start of the 2025-26 season. Recovery from this injury can take several months, and there is a chance Watson might miss the entire season.
In the 2024-25 season, the Cleveland Browns played without Watson after his injury in December.
Cole Fotheringham
Denver Broncos • #86 • TE
Cole Fotheringham Placed On Injured Reserve, Out For 2025-2026 Season Due To Undisclosed Injury
Cole Fotheringham of the Denver Broncos is out for the 2025-2026 season due to an undisclosed injury.
What It Means
Cole Fotheringham, tight end for the Denver Broncos, will not play in the 2025-2026 season. He has been placed on the injured reserve list due to an undisclosed injury.
The absence of Fotheringham might affect the Broncos' offensive strategies. With no prior injuries, the team will need to find alternatives to fill his role on the field.
Donald Parham Jr.
Pittsburgh Steelers • #89 • TE
Donald Parham Jr. Out For 2025-26 Season Due To Torn Achilles, Steelers Expected To Place Him On Injured Reserve
Donald Parham Jr., tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is out for the 2025-26 season due to a torn Achilles, as reported by the team, and he will likely be placed on the injured reserve list.
What It Means
Donald Parham Jr. is out for the entire 2025-26 season after tearing his Achilles. The Steelers confirmed he will likely be placed on the injured reserve list, ending any chance of a return this season.
The Steelers will need to adjust their game plan without Parham Jr. on the field. His absence is a significant change for the team as they navigate the season.