NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, May 29

INJURIES

• WR Xavier Legette was held out of OTAs due to a hamstring injury but HC Dave Canales said that decision was out of precaution. The Panthers traded into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select Legette at No. 32 overall.

INJURIES

• RB Josh Jacobs (hamstring) is not taking part in organized team activities, but head coach Matt LaFleur is hopeful he’ll be at OTAs next week.
• LB Lukas Van Ness (thumb) is not taking part in OTAs after suffering a fracture to the “tip” of his thumb, LaFleur said.

SIGNINGS

• WR Nico Collins‘ three-year extension was officially announced by the club.

SIGNINGS

• OL Alex Leatherwood

SIGNINGS

• G Dalton Risner is signing a one-year deal with the Vikings, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. Rapoport adds that Risner’s deal includes a signing bonus, per-game and 53-man bonuses, and incentives if he’s a starter for the majority of the season, per a source.

SIGNINGS

• RB Tarik Cohen signed a one-year deal with the Jets, the team announced.

ROSTER CUTS

• RB Markese Stepp

SIGNINGS

• TE Izaiah Gathings was signed to a one-year contract.

INJURIES

• TE George Kittle said he played through a core muscle injury that required offseason surgery, but he will be OK for training camp.

SIGNINGS

• WR Jauan Jennings, a restricted free agent, signed an extension through the 2025 season, the team announced. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the two-year contract is worth up to $15.4 million and includes $10.5 million guaranteed.

SIGNINGS

• WR Jalen McMillan, third-round pick

SIGNINGS

• LB Cedric Gray, fourth-round pick