Arizona Cardinals WR John Brown (concussion) is participating in practice Thursday, Aug. 25.

Chicago Bears RB Jeremy Langford (foot) fully participated in practice Thursday, Aug. 25.

Cleveland Browns LB Barkevious Mingo was acquired by the New England Patriots Thursday, Aug. 25, according to a source. It is not known what the Browns will receive in return.

New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo said he is very optimistic about WR Victor Cruz’s (groin) availability for the preseason game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 27.

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) expects to participate in practice next week and has made good progress in his recovery from his back injury, according to a source.

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns C Cameron Erving’s (ankle) status for the preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, Aug. 26, is uncertain because of his sprained ankle, according to head of football operations Sashi Brown.

Houston Texans OT Duane Brown (quadriceps) is not expected to be ready for the start of the regular season and could start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron (ankle) is not participating in practice Thursday, Aug. 25.

Chicago Bears LB Leonard Floyd (leg) participated in practice Thursday, Aug. 25.

Washington Redskins C Bryan Stork is expected to report to the team and participate in practice this weekend, according to a source.