Free-agent WR Justin Thomas (Rams) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, Aug. 23. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Brandon Brown-Dukes was released Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB DeShone Kizer has not been named as the starting quarterback for Week 1, but head coach Hue Jackson said things are trending in that direction. Jackson said Kizer would have to really struggle in the third preseason game for him to change his mind.

Cleveland Browns RB Isaiah Crowell (groin) participated in practice Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Cody Core (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Aug. 23. Core missed time earlier in the preseason because of an ankle injury.

Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman (concussion) has been ruled out for the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 26, according to head coach Dan Quinn.

Footballguys View: No worries here as Freeman is on track to play in Week 1 of the regular season.

Denver Broncos LB Von Miller will play in the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 26, after he sat out the first two preseason games.

Footballguys View: Miller will likely get a series or two against the Packers. He’s in great shape and looking to be even more of a terror for opposing quarterbacks in 2017.

New York Giants CB Valentino Blake was not at practice Wednesday, Aug. 23, and the team has received a roster exemption after a left squad designation was placed on Blake.

New York Jets RB Jahad Thomas (Cowboys) signed with the New York Jets Wednesday, Aug. 23. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released RB Jordan Todman.