Thomas Tuchel said his Chelsea team were bullied by Southampton on Tuesday and urged them to toughen up for future Premier League away games.

The Blues lost 2-1 at St Mary's despite Raheem Sterling opening the scoring midway through the first half, as Romeo Lavia and Adam Armstrong struck to give the Saints their first home win over Chelsea since March 2013.

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Tuchel's side lost their second consecutive game on the road, having been roundly beaten 3-0 by Leeds United on Aug. 21, and now sit eighth in the table.

The disjointed display was a far cry from their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Aug. 14, when the Blues were unlucky not beat Spurs in a high-octane game which saw both managers sent off after the final whistle.

Since then, Chelsea have lost N'Golo Kante to a hamstring injury and picked up red cards in successive matches as Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off at Leeds before Conor Gallagher was dismissed in Saturday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Reece James was also absent against Southampton due to illness. Tuchel likened the current situation to the aftermath of a 4-0 victory over Juventus in November 2021 as they won just four of their next nine games and lost players to injury.

"You know what it reminded me of? About Juventus last season," Tuchel said after the match. "We played a fantastic match against Juventus at Stamford Bridge last season and after that we had 'Chilly' [Ben Chilwell] off for eight months and N'Golo Kante for three months and it was the same against Tottenham.

"We had a fantastic performance. After that our key player says goodbye for six weeks minimum with N'Golo. Then it is red cards -- for [Koulibaly], for Conor, then Ruben [Loftus-Cheek] is off injured and Mateo Kovacic is injured since eight weeks. He makes pre-season injured. This is what it reminds me.

"Reece James is off for the game today with illness. It is key player after key player, which has this effect. With our demands and the ambition we have, it is simply like that. But more important, if these key players are missing, you need to show a different mentality.

"It is not enough at the moment to win at Leeds and Southampton. There is no shame in it. We are humble enough to accept we can lose football matches. We hate it. But it is too easy to push us off the track, it is too easy to win challenges, it is too easy to bully us."

Asked to explain both goals, the first of which came from a poorly defended corner and the second a sweeping Southampton move which cut through the heart of Chelsea's team, Tuchel said: "Soft defending. What stops that? Pure mentality. Stop it with defending mentality.

"There is no superiority with the performance, there is no need to give shots away. There is no need. Just toughen up as a team and show a different mentality, that is today my assessment.

"I don't like to talk about it normally because you cannot prove it with data, like a body position or a tactical position in the field. but it is like this. Both goals are cheap goals and soft goals and should not happen if you expect to win a Premier League match in the evening in an away stadium. You need to be tougher than that."

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Embattled Nebraska coach Scott Frost said Tuesday there is no tension between him and new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple following the Cornhuskers' season-opening loss to Northwestern in Ireland.

Frost, 15-30 over five seasons, said in his remarks minutes after the 31-28 loss that the Huskers need to be more creative on offense and the coaching staff must work together better.

His comments were interpreted in some quarters as criticism of Whipple, who took over the playcalling duties from Frost when he was hired away from Pittsburgh.

Asked at his weekly news conference if he and Whipple were at odds, Frost said, "No, not at all. He's really smart. Really good at what he does. We have a lot of other coaches who are really smart and good at what they do. We need to find our rhythm of putting all the best stuff together. I thought it was good on Saturday. It can be better."

Whipple is scheduled to meet with the media Wednesday. The Huskers play North Dakota this weekend.

Frost had called plays for nearly a decade, since his time as an assistant at Oregon, and he understands the singular focus the task requires.

"Simply said, if I was calling a game, I wouldn't want somebody else shoving a lot of stuff down my throat," he said. "You get in a rhythm as a playcaller. That's the approach I took. Whip's an elite playcaller. I think that showed up in the first two-and-a-half quarters. You see what can be done with this offense."

In the first half, the Huskers' offense was as sharp as it's been at any point in the Frost era. But it bogged down in the middle of the third quarter and never recovered, and the running game did next to nothing besides Anthony Grant's 46-yard touchdown run.

Frost has taken full blame for his ill-advised call for an onside kick when the Huskers led Northwestern 28-17 in the third quarter. The Wildcats recovered at the Nebraska 44, seized the momentum and scored two touchdowns while the Huskers' offense went dormant.

Frost raised eyebrows with two postgame comments. First, he said, "I think we're going to have to learn as an offensive staff that you've got to be a little creative in this league."

Later, he acknowledged it has been difficult for him to give up playcalling.

"I've said this, there's no one way to do things, but I think we can cooperate a little bit more," he said.

The Huskers rushed for only 110 yards, mostly on runs between the tackles.

"In the Big Ten it's hard to just turn around and hand it to a back and think you're going to be real consistent," he said Tuesday. "I think I was referring [in the Saturday postgame] to having a few more things in the run game that are schemed for the particular opponent."

There was one designed run for quarterback Casey Thompson, his 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and backup Logan Smothers entered for one play and carried for 7 yards.

Asked if he would have liked to run the quarterback more, Frost said, "We did run some of it. If I was calling it, maybe we'd call a little more, but I also wouldn't have been able to call the things [Whipple] did to score us the first 28 points. It's going to have to be a marriage of different things and I think we'll continue to get better at that."

The Huskers finished with 465 yards, but they netted just 84 on their last six possessions.

"It was 75 plays on offense, and not a lot of complaints about the play calls from my end," said Thompson, who passed for 355 yards. "I think every run and pass play we could have executed. We have to make a few changes and adjustments."

While NFL cut-down day is just around the corner, players being released and free-agent signings aren't the only moves that happen during August in the NFL.

Teams also use trades, as they are not only useful in shoring up inconsistent position groups, but also a way to get value from players who might get released when the rosters are pared down to 53 players.

Therefore, we came up with a one-stop place to look at the transactions that will shape the coming season. Teams have been busy making deals in August, with wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., quarterback Nick Mullens and wideout J.J. Arcega-Whiteside among the players dealt so far.

We tracked every deal since training camp began, with analysis and highlights from our team of NFL reporters (latest info on top).

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Vikings trade OL Davis to Steelers

Date: Aug. 30

The Minnesota Vikings sent guard Jesse Davis to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Davis was signed by the Vikings in March after being released by the Miami Dolphins, where Davis played for five seasons.

Texans deal DL Blacklock to Vikings

Date: Aug. 30

The Houston Texans traded defensive tackle Ross Blacklock and a seventh-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings for a sixth-round pick. Blacklock was a second-round pick by Houston in 2020 and has only started three games in his two seasons in the league. He had 22 tackles and two sacks in 2021.

Raiders trade CB Mullen to Cardinals

Date: Aug. 30

The Las Vegas Raiders are sending cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr., a second-round pick in 2019, to the Arizona Cardinals for a conditional 2023 draft pick. The pick is currently a seventh-rounder but could move up to a sixth. Mullen only played in five games last season due to injury after playing all 32 (starting 26) in his first two seasons.

Broncos send LB Reed to Steelers

Date: Aug. 30

The Denver Broncos are sending outside linebacker Malik Reed to the Pittsburgh Steelers for late-pick draft compensation, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Reed, who is entering his fourth season, had 43 tackles and five sacks for Denver in 2021.

Eagles land DB Gardner-Johnson from Saints

Date: Aug. 30

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson from the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Eagles received Gardner-Johnson and the Saints' 2025 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round draft pick and the worse of their two sixth-round draft picks in 2024, the source told Schefter. Gardner-Johnson, who has experience both as a slot corner and safety, is expected to play safety in Philadelphia.

Colts add LB Stuard in trade with Bucs

Date: Aug. 30

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded linebacker Grant Stuard and a 2023 seventh-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2023 sixth-rounder. Stuard, a seventh-round pick in last year's draft, had 15 tackles as a rookie.

Panthers trade G Daley to Titans

Date: Aug. 29

The Tennessee Titans acquired offensive lineman Dennis Daley and a seventh-round draft pick in 2024 from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2024. Daley was a sixth-round pick by the Panthers in 2019 and played 15 games a year ago, starting nine.

Jaguars trade WR Shenault to Panthers

Date: Aug. 29

The Carolina Panthers acquired another weapon for quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday, trading with the Jacksonville Jaguars for wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., the team announced. The Panthers will send undisclosed draft compensation to Jacksonville.

Eagles trade DB Amadi to Titans

Date: Aug. 24

The Philadelphia Eagles sent defensive back Ugo Amadi to the Tennessee Titans in a trade involving 2024 late-round picks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Amadi was in Philadelphia for nine days, as he was traded to the Eagles from the Seattle Seahawks on Aug. 15.

Packers trade OL Van Lanen to Jaguars

Date: Aug. 23

The Green Bay Packers traded offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen, a Green Bay native, to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a seventh-round draft pick in 2023. Van Lanen was a sixth-round draft pick by the Packers in 2021.

Raiders trade QB Mullens to Vikings

Date: Aug. 22

The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Nick Mullens from the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday for a conditional 2024 draft pick, giving them an additional option behind starter Kirk Cousins amid an uneven summer for his incumbent backups. Mullens will get a chance to unseat Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond, who have been competing for the job.

Bills trade OL Ford to Cardinals

Date: Aug. 22

The Buffalo Bills have traded guard Cody Ford to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round draft pick. Ford was initially drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Oklahoma to be the team's right tackle of the future opposite left tackle Dion Dawkins. Things, however, did not go according to plan.

Raiders send DB Gillespie to Titans

Date: Aug. 17

The Tennessee Titans acquired safety Tyree Gillespie from the Las Vegas Raiders for a conditional seventh-round draft choice in 2024. Gillespie, a fourth-round pick by the Raiders in 2021, played mostly on special teams as a rookie. He had eight combined tackles in 11 games played in 2021.

Eagles send WR Arcega-Whiteside to Seahawks for DB Amadi

Date: Aug. 15

The Seahawks acquired wide receiver/tight end J.J. Arcega-Whiteside in a trade with the Eagles in exchange for defensive back Ugo Amadi. The Seahawks were planning to cut Amadi as part of their first wave of roster reductions, according to a source, but instead found a trade partner and a reinforcement at a position that's been thinned by injuries. Whiteside, a second-round pick out of Stanford in 2019, has a combined 16 catches for 290 yards and a touchdown in 40 games over three seasons.

Dolphins send TE Shaheen to Texans, trade voided

Date: Aug. 10

The Dolphins initially traded Adam Shaheen, who is entering his sixth NFL season, to the Texans along with a 2023 seventh-round draft pick in exchange from a 2023 sixth-rounder from Houston, but Shaheen failed his physical due to a preexisting knee injury and was sent back to Miami. The Dolphins proceeded to place Shaheen on IR.

The 2022 NFL season will kick off a week from Thursday as the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC) -- which means teams are cutting their rosters in preparation.

Teams were required to cut to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Cuts came earlier as teams finished their three preseason games on Sunday to accommodate the 17-game regular-season schedule. We will be tracking cuts and trades made by every team.

Of the reported cuts made so far, wide receiver Josh Gordon (Chiefs), offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (Raiders), running back Marlon Mack (Texans) and quarterback Kellen Mond (Vikings) are among the biggest names. The Miami Dolphins announced they placed cornerback Byron Jones on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list and he will miss a minimum of four games. Players starting the season on the PUP list don't count against the 53-man roster cap.

There have also been multiple trades made this week as teams look to make room or bolster their roster. Follow along on our preseason trade tracker for those moves.

We're tracking the biggest moves across the league and compiling each roster cut here. We'll add more teams throughout the day as they officially pare down their rosters:

Miami Dolphins

Biggest move: The major move of the day was placing Byron Jones on the reserve/physically unable to perform list -- meaning he will miss at least the first four games. The starting cornerback opposite Xavien Howard had surgery on his left Achilles tendon in March that was meant to clean up a lingering injury from the regular season. He was expected to be ready for training camp, a source told ESPN at the time, but he missed the entire summer. In Jones' absence, former first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene presumably steps into a critical opportunity as Miami's new starter. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques

Waived/released: RB Sony Michel, WR Mohamed Sanu Sr., WR Preston Williams, WR Lynn Bowden Jr., DT Ben Stille, OT Larnel Coleman, OT Kion Smith, OL Kellen Diesch, RB Gerrid Doaks, DB Quincy Wilson, Jr., OL Adam Pankey, OL Blaise Andries, DT Niles Scott, RB ZaQuandre White, CB Elijah Hamilton, LB Darius Hodge, DB D'Angelo Ross, WR River Cracraft, DT Benito Jones, LB Cameron Goode, LB Porter Gustin, OL Solomon Kindley, S Verone McKinley III, WR Braylon Sanders

Reserve/suspended: CB Byron Jones, LB Calvin Munson, LB Brennan Scarlett

Cleveland Browns

Biggest move: Kevin Stefanski has used multiple tight ends -- fullbacks as well -- as often as any coach in the NFL in his two seasons with the Browns. But Cleveland kept only two tight ends (David Njoku, Harrison Bryant) and waived its only fullback, Johnny Stanton, a fan favorite. The Browns are shifting to a more receiver-heavy, wide-open scheme. But wide receiver is the team's biggest question mark. And backup Jacoby Brissett -- not Deshaun Watson -- will be quarterbacking the first 11 games. -- Jake Trotter

Waived/released: QB Josh Rosen, RB John Kelly Jr., FB Johnny Stanton, WR Mike Harley Jr., WR Easop Winston, WR Ja'Marcus Bradley, WR Daylen Baldwin, WR Javon Wims, TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart, TE Miller Forristall, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, OT Ben Petrula, OT Alex Taylor, OG Blake Hance, OG David Moore Jr., C Brock Hoffman, DT Roderick Perry, DT Glen Logan, DE Curtis Weaver, DE Chris Odom, LB Willie Harvey Jr., LB Dakota Allen, CB Herb Miller, CB Shaun Jolly, S Jovante Moffatt, S Lavert Hill

Reserve/suspended: QB Deshaun Watson

Washington Commanders

Biggest move: Perhaps the biggest move is the one the Commanders didn't make. They kept rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. on the active roster, two days after he was shot twice and needed surgery following an armed robbery attempt. Washington still isn't sure when he'll return, but the fact that he was not placed on the non-football injury list -- so far -- means there's a chance he could return sooner rather than later. The Commanders love how he runs between the tackles and consistently gains positive yards. Washington kept a fourth running back, Jonathan Williams, for more insurance behind Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic just in case. -- John Keim

Waived/released: OT Alex Akingbulu, DT David Bada, TE Kendall Blanton, RB Reggie Bonnafon, DE William Bradley-King, DT Tyler Clark, WR Matt Cole, CB Corn Elder, WR Alex Erickson, S Ferrod Gardner, DT Justin Hamilton, TE Jake Hausmann, LB Khaleke Hudson, CB Danny Johnson, OG Nolan Laufenberg, OG Wes Martin, WR Kyric McGowan, WR Marken Michel, OT Aaron Monteiro, CB DeJuan Neal, DE Jacub Panasiuk, S Steven Parker, RB Jaret Patterson, C Jon Toth, LB Tre Walker

Injured reserve: OT Willie Beavers, C Keith Ismael, CB Josh Drayden

Atlanta Falcons

Biggest move: There were very few surprises by the Falcons at the roster cutdown -- tight end Anthony Firkser was perhaps the most surprising player released -- but what is more intriguing is who the team kept. The Falcons might put players on injured reserve Wednesday, so it's possible Firkser or another cut player returns quickly. Receiver Jared Bernhardt, a converted lacrosse player-turned-quarterback, made the initial 53-man roster after catching a game-winning touchdown pass against Detroit and making multiple plays against the New York Jets. One thing the Falcons did do was keep guys who offered versatility. There's Bernhardt, quarterback-turned-tight end Feleipe Franks, cornerback-turned-running back Avery Williams and defensive lineman-turned-tight end Parker Hesse on the roster. So having flexibility is certainly key in Atlanta. -- Michael Rothstein

Waived/released: DL Abdullah Anderson, CB Corey Ballentine, WR Cameron Batson, WR Stanley Berryhill, S Henry Black, EDGE Jordan Brailford, DL Darrion Daniels, WR Frank Darby, TE Anthony Firkser, TE Tucker Fisk, OL Colby Gossett, CB Matt Hankins, OL Jonotthan Harrison, RB Caleb Huntley, WR KeeSean Johnson, LB Nick Kwiatkoski, OL Ryan Neuzil, RB Qadree Ollison, TE MyCole Pruitt, OL Justin Shaffer, S Teez Tabor, DL Derrick Tangelo, DL Nick Thurman, OL Tyler Vrabel, OL Leroy Watson.

Waived/injured: LB Dorian Etheridge, TE John Raine

Jacksonville Jaguars

Biggest move: No real surprises for a roster that still has a long way to go to become consistently competitive. Cutting special teams standout Rudy Ford was interesting considering he was brought here last year in free agency by GM Trent Baalke and then-coach Urban Meyer to shore up those units. He ended up also being the team's nickel corner at times, too. But new special teams coordinator Heath Farwell has gotten good special teams play from young guys like Josh Thompson, Chris Claybrooks and Tim Jones, and that made Ford expendable, especially since the Jaguars didn't plan on using him on defense. Another interesting thing: The Jaguars are keeping two kickers in James McCourt and Jake Verity. The position has been a major problem since Josh Lambo injured his hip in 2020 and the Jaguars have had five kickers in training camp alone. McCourt and Verity have each been with the team less than 10 days. This is likely a short-term move. -- Michael DiRocco

Traded: WR Laviska Shenault Jr.

Waived/released: DL Auzoyah Alufohai, RB Ryquell Armstead, CB Benjie Franklin, DB Brandon Rusnak, LB Chapelle Russell, OT Badara Traore, LB Tyrell Adams, S Rudy Ford, OL K.C. McDermott, WR Laquon Treadwell, DL Israel Antwine, WR Kevin Austin Jr., LB Rashod Berry, WR Jeff Cotton Jr., CB Xavier Crawford, OL Coy Cronk, OL Nick Ford, CB Gregory Junior, S Ayo Oyelola, QB E.J. Perry, TE Gerrit Prince, DT Jay Tufele, OL Darryl Williams, RB Mekhi Sargent, WR Willie Johnson (waived/injured), DT Raequan Williams (waived/injured)

Dallas Cowboys

Biggest move: The Cowboys have kept just one quarterback, Dak Prescott, on the 53-man roster? No, they're not being outrageous in releasing Cooper Rush and Will Grier. Rush does not go through waivers, so can be re-signed to the practice squad. Grier has to clear waivers, which the Cowboys hope happens so they can bring him back at some point. They're massaging the roster. They need room for injured players like Tyron Smith and James Washington, who need to be on the roster for a day before going on injured reserve in order to return later in the season. They don't have a kicker or a long-snapper? Again, they're not being outrageous. Brett Maher, Jake McQuaide and C.J. Goodwin (their special teams ace) will be back in some form as the team tries to work a larger roster than just 53 players when factoring in the ability to call up players from the practice squad. There is a method to their thinking. -- Todd Archer

Waived/released: QB Ben DiNucci, WR T.J. Vasher, WR Dontario Drummond, LB Malik Jefferson, LB Storey Jackson, DE Mika Tafua, DE Markaviest Bryant, OL Isaac Alarcon, OL Amon Simon, OL Braylon Jones, OL James Empey, WR Brandon Smith, DT Josiah Bronson, S Juanyeh Thomas, DT Carlos Watkins, RB Aaron Shampklin (injured), CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart (injured), OT Aviante Collins, S Tyler Coyle, TE Sean McKeon, RB Malik Davis, C Alec Lindstrom, K Brett Maher, LS Jake McQuaide, CB C.J. Goodwin, QB Cooper Rush, QB Will Grier

Reserve/NFI: LB Damone Clark

New York Giants

Biggest move: The Giants left themselves vulnerable at quarterback with only two options, at least for the time being. Davis Webb was cut after a strong preseason (60-of-81 passing for 458 yards, three TDs and zero interceptions). Backup Tyrod Taylor was banged up on Sunday against the Jets (back), and even though Taylor practiced on Tuesday, waiving Webb is risky. Webb could be claimed, decide to go into coaching after turning down an opportunity in Buffalo this offseason, or just sign elsewhere. That would leave the Giants scrambling at the last minute for another contingency plan entering the season. That's really not ideal after New York had QB problems behind Daniel Jones last season. -- Jordan Raanan

Waived/released: QB Davis Webb, WR C.J. Board, S Yusuf Corker, RB Jashaun Corbin, RB Sandro Platzgummer, DB Olaijah Griffin, CB Darren Evans, CB Harrison Hand, CB Khalil Dorsey, CB Zyon Gilbert, S Nathan Meadors, S, Trenton Thompson, TE Austin Allen, OT Roy Mbaeteka, OL Josh Rivas, OT Eric Smith, OL Jamil Douglas, OL Will Holden, OL Garrett McGhin, WR Alex Bachman, WR Keelan Doss, WR Jaylon Moore, WR Travis Toivonen, OLB Quincy Roche, DL Ryder Anderson, DL Jalyn Holmes, DL David Moa, K Ryan Santoso

Carolina Panthers

Biggest move: Nothing was bigger than general manager Scott Fitterer sending a 2023 seventh-round pick and 2024 sixth-rounder to Jacksonville for wide receiver Laviska Shenault, Jr., and then trading offensive lineman Dennis Daley and a 2024 seventh-rounder to Tennessee for a 2024 fifth-rounder. Shenault gives quarterback Baker Mayfield the physical receiver he needs and made wide receivers such as Brandon Zylstra and C.J. Saunders expendable. Daley wasn't going to make the roster because the depth on the offensive line was so improved (e.g., 2021 sixth-round pick Deonte Brown was also released) during the offseason, so the higher pick was a bonus. -- David Newton

Traded: OL Dennis Daley

Waived/released: TE Josh Babicz, DB Kalon Barnes, S Juston Burris, OL Deonte Brown, RB Spencer Brown, DB Tae Hayes, DB Madre Harper, DT Frank Herron, OL Mike Horton, DE Darryl Johnson, DE Drew Jordan, WR Keith Kirkwood, DE Austin Larkin, RB John Lovett, LB Arron Mosby, LB Isaiah Graham-Mobley (injured), WR Charleston Rambo, WR Ra'Shaun Henry, S Kenny Robinson, WR C.J. Saunders, OL Sam Tecklenburg, TE Colin Thompson, LB Josh Watson, WR Derek Wright, WR Brandon Zylstra

Reserve/injured: K Zane Gonzalez, LB Julian Stanford

Kansas City Chiefs

Biggest move: The Chiefs kept nine of their 10 draft picks from this year's class, releasing only seventh-round cornerback Nazeeh Johnson. That's a much-needed injection of youth for a team that hadn't drafted more than six players in a year since 2016. As many as six of the players, including first-round picks Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, will play significant roles as rookies. -- Adam Teicher

Waived/released: S Zayne Anderson, CB Dicaprio Bootle, TE Matt Bushman, G Mike Caliendo, LB Jermaine Carter, LB Jack Cochrane, WR Corey Coleman, DT Matt Dickerson, WR Jerrion Ealy, WR Daurice Fountain, TE Jordan Franks, WR Josh Gordon, OT Vitaliy Gurman, CB Nazeeh Johnson, DE Azur Kamara, S Devon Key, LB Elijah Lee, DE Kehinde Oginni Hassan, WR Cornell Powell, C Austin Reiter, DT Danny Shelton, DT Taylor Stallworth

Philadelphia Eagles

Biggest move: The Eagles made a significant shift at safety, releasing projected starter Anthony Harris and then acquiring C.J. Gardner-Johnson from the New Orleans Saints. Safety has been widely viewed as the shakiest position on an otherwise sound roster. Gardner-Johnson has worked primarily as a slot corner in the pros but does have safety experience in his background. Assuming the transition goes well, he should help solidify a defensive back group that includes corners Darius Slay, James Bradberry and Avonte Maddox and up-and-coming safety Marcus Epps. -- Tim McManus

Waived/released: WR Deon Cain, OT Le'Raven Clark, S Anthony Harris, TE Richard Rodgers, S Jaquiski Tartt, C Cameron Tom, WR Devon Allen, OL Jack Anderson, OL Kayode Awosika, CB Josh Blackwell, RB Kennedy Brooks, S Andre Chachere, WR Britain Covey, LB Christian Elliss, CB Mario Goodrich, CB Tay Gowan, WR John Hightower, RB Jason Huntley, DE Matt Leo, CB Mac McCain III, QB Reid Sinnett, LB JaCoby Stevens, QB Carson Strong, TE Noah Togiai, CB Kary Vincent Jr., DT Marvin Wilson, DT Renell Wren, DT Kobe Smith

Reserve/injured: WR Greg Ward

Cincinnati Bengals

Biggest move: The fact Cincinnati's punter battle was the most significant one of camp shows how stable the team's roster is. Veteran Kevin Huber regained his status as the starter, which puts him in position to set the franchise record for games. Huber edged out second-year player Drue Chrisman, an Ohio State punter who pushed Huber until the very end of the preseason. -- Ben Baby

Waived/released: S Trayvon Henderson, DE Noah Spence, WR Mike Thomas, LS Cal Adomitis, QB Jake Browning, P Drue Chrisman, OT Devin Cochran, DT Domenique Davis, TE Nick Eubanks, G Lamont Gaillard, G Nate Gilliam, LB Clarence Hicks, CB Delonte Hood, WR Trenton Irwin, DE Raymond Johnson III, LB Keandre Jones, WR Kwamie Lassiter II, TE Thaddeus Moss, G Desmond Noel, RB Jacques Patrick, WR Kendric Pryor, TE Justin Rigg, LB Tegray Scales, DT Tyler Shelvin, DT Tariqious Tisdale

Reserve/PUP: LB Joe Bachie

Exempt/Commissioner permission: S Jessie Bates III

Detroit Lions

Biggest move: Although Tom Kennedy was one of the stars of the preseason, the front office had to make a difficult decision to waive the 2019 undrafted free agent because of the depth in the receiving corps. After a disappointing performance in the preseason finale, the Lions also released backup quarterback Tim Boyle. -- Eric Woodyard

Waived/released: QB Tim Boyle, LB Jarrad Davis, TE Devin Funchess, DL Bruce Hector, RB Justin Jackson, OT Kendall Lamm, OT Dan Skipper, WR Maurice Alexander, CB Cedric Boswell, TE Derrick Deese Jr., OT Obinna Eze, CB Mark Gilbert, LB James Houston, RB Godwin Igwebuike, WR Tom Kennedy, CB AJ Parker, K Riley Patterson, OT Darrin Paulo, WR Kalil Pimpleton, LB Anthony Pittman, CB Saivion Smith, DL Eric Banks, WR Trinity Benson, DL Jashon Cornell, G Kevin Jarvis, S C.J. Moore

Reserve/suspended: CB Jerry Jacobs

Minnesota Vikings

Biggest move: Defensive lineman Armon Watts started nine games last season and, even after the Vikings switched to a 3-4 scheme, was working with the first team throughout training camp and the preseason. But the Vikings unexpectedly waived him in the final year of his contract, coinciding with a trade that brought defensive lineman Ross Blacklock from the Houston Texans. It's possible that Blacklock will be a better fit for the scheme, but this was by far the biggest surprise of the day for the Vikings. -- Kevin Seifert

Traded: OT Jesse Davis

Waived/released: S Mike Brown, WR Dan Chisena, TE Zach Davidson, OL Wyatt Davis, S Myles Dorn, CB Nate Hairston, OL Kyle Hinton, WR Trishton Jackson, RB Bryant Koback, LB William Kwenkeu, LB Blake Lynch, WR Myron Mitchell, LB Zach McCloud, QB Sean Mannion, QB Kellen Mond, TE Nick Muse, CB Parry Nickerson, OT Timon Parris, LB Janarius Robinson, DL T.J. Smith, CB Tye Smith, C Josh Sokol, LB Chazz Surratt, DL Jaylen Twyman, DE Armon Watts

Waived/injury settlement: DL Jullian Taylor

Injured reserve: WR Bisi Johnson, DL T.Y. McGill

Los Angeles Rams

Biggest move: Rams wide receiver Lance McCutcheon made Los Angeles' initial 53-man roster, one of seven receivers on the active roster. The undrafted free agent from Montana State came into training camp in a crowded position group, even with Van Jefferson out with a knee injury. But McCutcheon made it difficult for general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay to make any other decision, finishing the preseason with 15 catches for 259 yards and two touchdowns. -- Sarah Barshop

Waived/released: WR Landen Akers, OT AJ Arcuri, OT Chandler Brewer, DE Earnest Brown IV, TE Roger Carter Jr., DE T.J. Carter, DT Elijah Garcia, LB Chris Garrett, DB Jake Gervase, DB Grant Haley, TE Jacob Harris, LB Anthony Hines III, DB Dan Isom, G Jeremiah Kolone, DB Duron Lowe, TE Jared Pinkney, OT Max Pircher, RB Trey Ragas, G Jack Snyder, DE Brayden Thomas, WR Austin Trammell, DE Benton Whitley

Waived/injured: DB Tyler Hall

Reserve/suspended: NT Bobby Brown III

Reserve/injured: G Logan Bruss

Reserve/NFI: LB Travin Howard

Reserve/PUP: DB Quentin Lake

Seattle Seahawks

Biggest move: The Seahawks made their biggest decision Friday when Pete Carroll named Geno Smith the winner of their quarterback battle. Thus, cut-down day lacked serious drama but still had some notable moves. The biggest one was the release of veteran Justin Coleman, who has looked like the favorite to be Seattle's primary nickelback. It's not clear if this means rookie Coby Bryant has won the job or if the Seahawks merely cut Coleman in order to temporarily save a roster spot, with a plan to bring him back. The other big name was safety Marquise Blair, a 2019 second-round pick who fell out of the nickel battle. -- Brady Henderson

Waived/released: WR Freddie Swain, WR Aaron Fuller, WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR Cade Johnson, WR Bo Melton, WR Kevin Kassis, QB Jacob Eason, G/C Dakoda Shepley, T Liam Ryan, G/T Greg Eiland, TE Tyler Mabry, TE Cade Brewer, RB Darwin Thompson, RB Ronnie Rivers, CB Justin Coleman, CB Jameson Houston, S Marquise Blair, S Deontai Williams, S Scott Nelson, LB Aaron Donkor, LB Joel Dublanko, LB Lakiem Williams, LB Vi Jones, LB Tanner Muse, DT Jarrod Hewitt.

Waived/injured: RB Josh Johnson

Reserve/injured: OLB Tyreke Smith

Reserve/PUP: CB Tre Brown

PHOENIX -- Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark is confident that at least 30% of minor league players will sign recently distributed union authorization cards in the coming days and weeks, paving the way for thousands more players to potentially join the organization.

"There was tremendous response," Clark told the AP on Tuesday. "That's probably not surprising."

Signed cards from 30% of minor leaguers in the bargaining unit would allow the union to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board asking for a union authorization election, which would be decided by majority vote. Minor league players would have a separate bargaining unit from their big league counterparts.

While the average major league salary is above $4 million, players with minor league contracts earn as little as $400 a week during the six-month season.

Clark said that while there's been a lot of action over the past two days, the efforts to push forward with minor league unionization have been in the works for a few years. Clark, who played 15 years in the major leagues, credited the minor league players for "finding their voice."

"This is the right time, because they say it is," Clark said.

"I think we're early in the process, albeit a lot of progress has been made in a short time," he added. "Oftentimes, these drives are anything but a straight line. We'll navigate accordingly."

MLB estimates that there are 5,000 to 6,500 U.S.-based minor leaguers at any given time, with the number increasing when new players sign each summer. It's a diverse group of players that includes teenagers and others in their 30s at the higher levels.

The 1,200 players on major league contracts are already represented by the union, which since the 1981 strike settlement, also has negotiated terms for those on option to the minor leagues. Clark stressed that if the minor league players decide to form a bargaining unit, it wouldn't siphon resources from the union's major league staff.

"We'd be looking at this as one big tent, if you will, with two different tables," he said.

MLB raised weekly minimum salaries for minor leaguers in 2021 to $400 at rookie and short-season levels, $500 at Class A, $600 at Double-A and $700 at Triple-A. For players on option, the minimum is $57,200 per season for a first big league contract and $114,100 for later big league contracts.

In addition, MLB this year began requiring teams to provide housing for most minor leaguers.

Clark said that if the minor leaguers decide to unionize, dues "will be minimal at most," acknowledging their current low compensation. The MLBPA declined to say how much it was spending on the drive. Clark said in an earlier statement that the cost was an "investment in the future of our game and our Player fraternity."

The big league union had long declined to represent minor leaguers, though its labor contract specifies terms for the amateur draft and signing bonuses for amateur players. There were 128 draft picks this year who agreed to signing bonuses of $500,000 and up, including 82 for at least $1 million.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw, who has not pitched since Aug. 4 due to lower back pain, will start against the New York Mets on Thursday, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.

Kershaw, 34, threw a simulated game earlier this week. This is the second time this season that he's been on the injured list due to an injured back, with the previous stint having affected his right side.

The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner was warming up before the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 4 when he winced and pointed to the Dodgers' dugout. He later walked off the field with a trainer.

The nine-time All-Star is 7-3 with a 2.64 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 85⅓ innings this season.

The move will allow Dustin May to pitch Friday at home against the San Diego Padres on five days rest.

Carlos Alcaraz is through to the US Open second round after Argentine Sebastian Baez was forced to retire on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Alcaraz, 19, is bidding to win his maiden Grand Slam title in New York.

He is also one of four players who could finish the tournament as the world's top-ranked men's player.

"Nobody wants to see the match end like this," said Alcaraz. "Sebastian is a great player and he deserves the best things.

"It was really tough, the second set was really tough for me to stay at the level physically and mentally, but the energy I received on Arthur Ashe was really special."

The Spaniard reached his first major quarter-final at last year's US Open - a feat he matched at the French Open in May.

He added: "Last year was one of the best moments of my life and of my career. One year later, being fourth in the world, is something special for me."

Having edged the first set by clinching the contest's first break of serve in the 12th game, Alcaraz maintained that momentum by striking early in the second.

A breathless second set featured several enthralling battles - with Baez breaking back in a 13-minute third game which had the crowd on their feet, before once again requiring a fifth break point to move 4-3 up.

But it was Alcaraz who finished stronger in humid conditions as the match passed the two-hour mark, claiming a fourth game in five as he eventually took a fourth set point on his opponent's serve.

Baez required a medical timeout before starting the third set and it was soon clear he would not be able to be competitive, taking the decision to retire after falling a break down.

Elsewhere in the men's draw, Bulgarian 17th seed Grigor Dimitrov beat American Steve Johnson 6-3 6-2 6-2.

He will face another American in Brandon Nakashima next, following the 21-year-old's 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 6-2 win over Russian Pavel Kotov.

Another home player, John Isner, won 6-3 6-1 7-5 against Argentine Federico Delbonis, while Frenchman Richard Gasquet defeated Japan's Taro Daniel 6-4 6-7 (1-7) 6-2 6-2.

Mike Sullivan, the winningest coach in Pittsburgh Penguins history, has agreed to a new contract that runs through the 2026-27 season.

Sullivan, 54, has two years remaining on a contract that he signed in 2019. Once that deal concludes following the 2023-24 season, Sullivan's new three-year contract extension will kick in.

"Mike is one of the top coaches in the National Hockey League and it was important for us to have him signed long term," said Penguins GM Ron Hextall. "He is a great leader that finds success through communication, honesty and accountability. We know that Sully is committed to continuing a winning culture here in Pittsburgh."

Sullivan led the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017. He was hired by Pittsburgh on Dec. 12, 2015. Since then, the Penguins have the fourth-most regular season wins in the NHL (297) and the second-most postseason wins (44). Sullivan leads all Pittsburgh coaches in wins and ranks second in games coach (507) and points percentage (.639).

"My family and I are excited to continue the journey in Pittsburgh. Words can't express the respect and gratitude I have for what we have accomplished during my tenure with the Penguins," Sullivan said. "It is a testament to the character of the people and players in this organization and the standard of excellence that we have established collectively."

While the Penguins have been a playoff mainstay under Sullivan, they haven't advanced past the opening round since the 2017-18 season. Rather than making dramatic changes to their veteran roster, the Penguins opted to bring back Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Bryan Rust on new contracts to join captain Sidney Crosby. Now their coach has a new contract, too.

Sullivan's tenure with the Penguins has spanned two ownership groups. Pittsburgh was sold to Fenway Sports Group in 2021, although franchise icon Mario Lemieux remains part of the ownership group.

"This is a wonderful day for the entire organization with Mike committing to remain as head coach for the long term with the Penguins," said Fenway Sports Group Principal Owner John Henry. "He has clearly demonstrated what an effective leader he is and it's evident how well players respond to his philosophy and work ethic night after night, month after month."