The injury-plagued Vikings are set to welcome left tackle Christian Darrisaw and safety Harrison Smith back for their game against the Bengals, with both expected to rotate in and out; Darrisaw has been sidelined since a torn ACL last season, while Smith missed time due to illness. Additionally, quarterback J.J. McCarthy is out with a high ankle sprain, leading to Carson Wentz starting.
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The Chicago Bears hosted seven free agents for tryouts ahead of Week 8, including OT Jackson Barton, C Jake Hanson, LB D.J. Johnson, DE Jeremiah Martin, G Royce Newman, OT Andrew Stueber, and LB Rashad Weaver. Notably, Newman, a former Packers draft pick, has recently played for the Buccaneers and Cardinals before his tryout with the Bears. Want More Context? 🔎
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The New York Giants have claimed cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse off waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Bernard-Converse, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, previously played at Oklahoma State and LSU; he has appeared in five games for the Browns in 2025 but has yet to record any statistics. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Cincinnati Bengals have placed linebacker Shaka Heyward (fibula) and center Matt Lee (knee) on injured reserve, while also releasing defensive tackle Mike Pennel. Pennel, a veteran with a lengthy NFL history, played eight games for the Bengals in 2025, recording 15 tackles and one tackle for loss. Want More Context? 🔎
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