Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) does not have a timetable for his return, but head coach Anthony Lynn said he expects James to play in 2019.

San Francisco 49ers OG Mike Person (foot) was wearing a walking boot and using crutches after practice Friday, Aug. 16. The foot injury is not considered serious.

San Francisco 49ers S Jimmie Ward will need to compete with S Tarvarius Moore for the starting free safety job, according to defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.

Undrafted free-agent OT Brett Toth (Army) officially signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived CB Jay Liggins.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jermaine Ponder was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans Friday, Aug. 16. The Texans also waived/injured CB Jermaine Kelly (undisclosed).

Cincinnati Bengals OG Christian Westerman was placed on the Exempt/Left Squad list Friday, Aug. 16.

New York Jets LBs Neville Hewitt and Anthony Wint are candidates to start at inside linebacker with LB Avery Williamson (knee) out for the season.

New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 16, according to a source.

Footballguys View: There’s no need to risk injury to their superstar running back. We should see a bit of Barkley in the dress rehearsal for the regular season aka the third week of the preseason.

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 16, according to a source.

Footballguys View: Newton has reworked his throwing motion to reduce the torque on his shoulder. The team doesn’t want to have Newton get banged up in a meaningless game. We’ll see if he plays later in the preseason.

Baltimore Ravens P Sean Smith was waived Friday, Aug. 16.