The 2024 offseason brought a change in how teams could construct their 53-man rosters while retaining flexibility with injured players. Clubs were permitted to attach return designations to two players (in total) placed on IR or an NFI list before setting their initial rosters.

The Packers’ 5th-round pick in 2025, Oliver is a speedy pass-rushing specialist who suffered a major foot injury in his final college football season. As with Cox, there appear to be no significant roster-related reasons to try to accelerate his return, and this season may turn out to be effectively a medical redshirt year.

The Detroit Lions activated cornerback DJ Reed and pass-rusher Marcus Davenport, two starters, off of the injured reserve list (IR).

The latest on players managing existing injuries, and a few new surprises to keep watching throughout the week.

Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson was back on the field Friday. But Terrion Arnold was not, for the third straight day.

The Cardinals are placing Kyler Murray on the injured reserve list, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday. He is dealing with a foot injury.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed safety Eric Murray on the injured reserve list, sidelining him for a minimum of four games. Murray, a 10-year veteran, was dealing with a neck injury prior to the bye week and played through the injury but missed multiple practices after the team returned from break.

Veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander has been placed on the reserve/retired list by the Philadelphia Eagles less than two weeks after he was acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.

The Devils have recalled forward Nathan Legare from Utica of the American Hockey League. He will join the team in Chicago The club also assigned forward Zack MacEwen (lower-body) to Injured Reserve list.