The 2025 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 4, on NBC and Peacock, with a Cowboys vs Eagles match up.

After a well-documented and inspiring comeback attempt, one former Clemson Tigers wide receiver will have to find a new home if he hopes to keep playing in the NFL. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter,

The Texans are expected to keep both rookie Jaylen Reed and veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson on the active roster to begin the regular season. Ward, who signed with the Texans in the 2023 offseason after DeMeco Ryans was hired in the offseason, is currently under contract through 2025 after inking a one-year deal during the middle of last season.

Veteran DT Jordan Phillips is expected to rejoin the Bills for the fourth time, bolstering their defensive line for the 2025 season.

One day after roster cutdowns, the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a trade involving Tim Patrick.

The pressure starts on Day 1 for the Cincinnati Bengals when they travel to Cleveland to open the 2025 NFL regular season. Cincinnati failed to make the playoffs last year despite a near-MVP year by quarterback Joe Burrow.

The Dallas Cowboys made a pair of moves to help their 53-man roster, placing two players on IR before the 2025 regular season begins.

Another pass rusher who is still available is Jadeveon Clowney, who, like Smith, is 32 years of age. Clowney registered 5.5 sacks, 11 quarterback hits, nine tackles for loss and four passes defended in 14 games last year while with the Carolina Panthers, and he could be a nice stopgap solution for a number of teams.