NFL news roundup: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. cleared to return to 11-on-11 work
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Key Points:
- LB Jamon Johnson (thumb) and LBs Daniel Rickert (knee) and Keir Thomas (groin) are ruled out for their teams' upcoming preseason games.
- Baltimore Ravens will honor the late O.J. Brigance with a helmet decal during the 2026 season; Brigance passed away at age 56 after battling ALS.
- Chargers OT Rashawn Slater returned to practice in a limited role after missing time due to an undisclosed injury; he missed the 2025 season with a knee injury.
- WR Mario Williams and DE Mason Reiger were waived from injured reserve with injury settlements, while DT James Ester reverted to injured reserve after being waived with an injury designation.
- RB Ja'Quinden Jackson suffered an injury during a preseason game kickoff but has strength and movement in all extremities; he was transported to a hospital for further evaluation.
