NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Oct. 31

INJURIES

• RB Damien Williams was placed on the practice squad injured reserve list.
• WR Jeff Smith placed on the practice squad IR list.

SIGNINGS

• OL Vitaliy Gurman (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• DL Jacob Slade (practice squad)
• DL Quavian White (practice squad)

TRADES

• QB Josh Dobbs is being traded to the Minnesota Vikings, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.

INJURIES

• DL Grady Jarrett was officially placed on injured reserve. It was initially reported Monday that Jarrett tore his ACL and would miss the remainder of the season.

SIGNINGS

• DT Travis Bell is being signed to the 53-man roster off of the Bears’ practice squad, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

TRADES

• CB Rasul Douglas and a 2024 fifth-round pick are being acquired from the Packers in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

SIGNINGS

• RB Leonard Fournette has been signed to team’s practice squad, the Bills announced. The signing was initially reported Monday.

ROSTER CUTS

• DT Kendal Vickers (practice squad)

TRADES

• DE Montez Sweat has been acquired via trade with the Washington Commanders, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Chicago is sending a 2024 second-round draft pick to Washington in the deal.

OTHER NEWS

• CB Jaylon Johnson, who received permission from the team to seek a trade, is expected to stay in Chicago, Rapoport reported.

TRADES

• WR Donovan Peoples-Jones is being traded to the Lions in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

INJURIES

• OT Ty Nsekhe (biceps) placed on practice squad injured reserve.

SIGNINGS

• RB Kenyan Drake (practice squad)
• WR James Proche (practice squad)
• OT Geron Christian (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• RB Nate McCrary (practice squad)
• RB Jordan Wilkins (practice squad)

INJURIES

• LT Tyron Smith (neck) is “more than likely” to play in Sunday’s game against Philadelphia, owner Jerry Jones told 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, per The Athletic’s Jon Machota. Smith missed Week 8 due to a neck injury.

SIGNINGS

• C Dakoda Shepley (practice squad)

TRADES

• WR Donovan Peoples-Jones is being acquired from the Browns in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

TRADES

• CB Rasul Douglas and a 2024 fifth-round pick are being traded to the Packers in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

INJURIES

• TE Teagan Quitoriano was placed on injured reserve.
• C Jarrett Patterson placed on IR.

SIGNINGS

• TE Eric Saubert (active roster)
• S DeAndre Houston-Carson (active roster)

SIGNINGS

• G Jack Anderson is being signed to the team’s 53-man roster from their own practice squad, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.
• G Ike Boettger (practice squad)

TRADES

• OL Ezra Cleveland is being acquired from the Vikings in exchange for a Day 3 draft pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported.

SIGNINGS

• LB Darius Harris (active roster)

SIGNINGS

• DL Michael Dogbe (practice squad)

TRADES

• QB Josh Dobbs is being acquired via trade with the Arizona Cardinals, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.
• OL Ezra Cleveland is being traded to the Jaguars in exchange for a Day 3 draft pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported.

OTHER NEWS

• QB Jaren Hall is expected to start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons despite the acquisition of Jaren Hall, head coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday.

INJURIES

• WR Kendrick Bourne (torn ACL) was placed on injured reserve.

SIGNINGS

• QB Matt Barkley (practice squad)
• QB Tommy DeVito (from practice squad to active roster)
• WR Gunner Olszewski (practice squad)

INJURIES

• QB Aaron Rodgers reiterated on Tuesday’s Pat McAfee Show that his goal is to return this season after suffering a torn Achilles in Week 1. Rodgers said, via ESPN’s Rich Cimini, that he is not jogging yet, but is walking normally and can put “legitimate” weight on to his surgically repaired leg, get on to his front foot and do calf raises. He underscored that he has a long way still to go and needs to be able to move well and take snaps from under center.
• OL Connor McGovern was placed on injured reserve.
• OL Wes Schweitzer placed on IR.
• DT Al Woods placed on IR.

SIGNINGS

• OL Dennis Kelly (active roster)
• OL Rodger Saffold (practice squad)
• DL Jalyn Holmes (practice squad)
• DL Tanzel Smart (active roster)

INJURIES

• QB Kenny Pickett (rib) said on Tuesday he is playing “for sure” on Thursday against the Titans.
• DT Cam Heyward (groin) was a full participant in Tuesday’s practice.
• CB Levi Wallace (foot) limited
• S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) DNP

SIGNINGS

• S Jalen Elliott (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• LB David Perales (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• OL Jesse Davis (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• CB Anthony Brown
• CB Kendall Sheffield (practice squad)

TRADES

• DE Chase Young is being acquired from the Commanders in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

SIGNINGS

• QB John Wolford (active roster)

ROSTER CUTS

• DL Patrick O’Connor

INJURIES

• QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) was listed as not participating in Tuesday’s practice estimation report.
• RB Derrick Henry (ankle) limited
• RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) full
• WR DeAndre Hopkins (toe) limited
• DT Jeffery Simmons (ankle) limited
• CB Anthony Kendall (knee) full
• CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (thumb) full

SIGNINGS

• LB Chance Campbell (practice squad)
• DB Shyheim Carter (practice squad)

TRADES

• DE Montez Sweat has been traded to the Chicago Bears, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Washington will receive a 2024 second-round draft pick from Chicago in exchange for Sweat.
• DE Chase Young is being traded to the 49ers in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick, Rapoport reported.