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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, August 7

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  • CB Arthur Maulet will have a scope on his knee this week, NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported Wednesday. Maulet is expected to miss some time during the regular season, but the corner's knee injury is not expected to be season-ending, Wolfe added. HC John Harbaugh confirmed the news during his Wednesday news conference, adding that it's not a long-term injury.


PRESEASON NEWS

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SIGNINGS


ROSTER CUTS

SIGNINGS


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ROSTER CUTS

  • LB Byron Vaughns

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  • WR Jayden Reed sat out practice due to a calf injury.
  • G Jordan Morgan suffered a shoulder injury and will likely be sidelined for a week or so, per HC Matt LaFleur.


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INJURIES

  • WR Josh Downs suffered a high ankle sprain during Wednesday's practice and his recovery time is estimated at 4-6 weeks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. Downs was injured after getting taken to the ground by safety Nick Cross during 7-on-7 drills. Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters "we have to be smart" regarding Cross' takedown.
  • C Wesley French has been placed on injured reserve.


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OTHER NEWS

  • HC Antonio Pierce told NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo and NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah that the team, which holds training camp in Southern California, will conduct a walkthrough practice on Thursday at a nearby beach. The practice will conclude with a rookie show.

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  • TE Mason Fairchild

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WAIVER CLAIMS


ROSTER CUTS

  • WR Shaq Davis

PRESEASON NEWS

  • QB Russell Wilson is among seven players who will be held out of Pittsburgh's preseason opener against the Texans, coach Mike Tomlin said.


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INJURIES

  • LB Fred Warner did not practice due to foot irritation, but told reporters it's nothing major.


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  • WR Terique Owens waived with injury designation. NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Owens has a small fracture in his right hand that will sideline him about 5-7 weeks, per a source.
  • S Erik Harris


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  • LB Garret Wallow suffered a torn pec and will be placed on season-ending injured reserve, coach Brian Callahan said.
  • S Jamal Adams is dealing with soreness, per Callahan.