Baltimore Ravens S DeShon Elliott is expected to start at free safety this season after the team released FS Earl Thomas.

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Sunday, Aug. 23, because of a soft tissue injury, according to head coach John Harbaugh.

New York Jets WR Denzel Mims (hamstring) did not participate in practice Sunday, Aug. 23.

New York Jets OT Chuma Edoga (calf) left practice early Sunday, Aug. 23, because of a calf injury.

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton received 30 repetitions during team drills Sunday, Aug. 23, while QB Brian Hoyer received 12 reps during 11-on-11 drills.

New England Patriots RB James White (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Sunday, Aug. 23.

Free-agent LB Malcolm Smith (Cowboys) signed with the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Aug. 23. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived C Casey Dunn (foot) with an injury designation.

Free-agent WR Cody X. White (Giants) signed with the Denver Broncos Sunday, Aug. 23, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Sunday, Aug. 23.

Cleveland Browns CB Kevin Johnson (liver) may only miss one or two weeks of the regular season, according to a source. He plans to rejoin the team this week and will undergo scans on his lacerated liver in two weeks.