NFL news roundup: Steelers' Jalen Ramsey activated off PUP list; Saints sign kicker
Key Points:
- Cleveland Browns' head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed starters will play in the final preseason game against the Dolphins, with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa sharing first-team reps in practice.
- Deshaun Watson has been named the Week 1 starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
- Several players have been activated from injury lists and returned to practice, including DT Maliek Collins, OG Aaron Banks, CB Christian Gonzalez, OT Max Iheanachor, and CB Jalen Ramsey, while others like LB Keir Thomas and CB Zech McPhearson have been placed on injured reserve.
- Teams have made roster moves including signings of LB Devean Deal, CB Steven Gilmore, K Daniel Carlson (joining New Orleans), RB Alex Tecza, and CB Jaylon Guilbeau; and roster cuts such as TE Dae'Quan Wright and LB Daniel Rickert (waived with injury designation).
- Injuries continue to impact preseason play, with DE Warren Brinson, CB Brandon Cisse, and P Bryce Baringer sidelined, the latter prompting New England to seek a replacement punter; DE Keldric Faulk is day-to-day and expected to miss the Titans' final preseason game but should be ready for the opener.