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NFL teams make roster moves, including Bears placing Zavier Scott on injured reserve
The Chicago Bears placed running back Zavier Scott on injured reserve on Thursday because of a thumb injury.
Scott will miss at least four games, though he has not played an offensive snap this season and has contributed on special teams.
The Browns waived tight end Carsen Ryan, and the Jaguars elevated safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig to their active roster.
The Rams signed kicker Joshua Karty from their practice squad, while the Giants waived quarterback Jake Haener.
The Raiders signed receiver Cody White, one day after releasing him.
White has caught eight of 19 targets in eight games, recording 112 yards and three touchdowns; no further moves were announced.
The Chicago Bears placed running back Zavier Scott on injured reserve with a thumb injury.
Scott will miss at least four games, according to a report cited by Pro Football Rumors.
The Bears also made moves involving players from the Browns, Jaguars, Rams, Raiders and Giants.
Las Vegas signed wide receiver Cody White a day after releasing him.
- Who
- The Chicago Bears and five other NFL teams made roster moves.
- What
- The Bears placed running back Zavier Scott on injured reserve. Other moves included a waiver, an elevation, a practice-squad signing and player signings.
- When
- Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Around the NFL; the teams involved are based in Chicago, Cleveland, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York.
- Why
- The Bears placed Scott on injured reserve after a thumb injury. Reasons for the other moves are not stated.
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- Bears move
- Placed running back Zavier Scott on injured reserve
- Scott’s absence
- At least four games
- Browns move
- Waived tight end Carsen Ryan
- Jaguars move
- Elevated safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig
- Rams move
- Signed kicker Joshua Karty from the practice squad
- Raiders move
- Signed wide receiver Cody White
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It's actually a thumb injury for Zavier Scott and there is reason for hope that his stay on injured reserve will be on the shorter side. Could potentially return after a minimum stay on IR.