Riley (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Friday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

EDGE Analysis

Riley was waived/injured by the Buccaneers recently after he suffered a slight Achilles tear in mid-June. However, he'll now return to the team via injured reserve after he went unclaimed on waivers. It's not clear when the safety will be able to return.

Riley suffered a slight Achilles tear during Wednesday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Stroud, the injury occurred after Riley was tangled up with Rob Gronkowski and Kevin Minter in practice. It's unclear how long the injury will keep Riley out, but his absence won't affect much from a fantasy perspective.

Riley's signing a contract with the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Riley's accumulated 131 tackles and five interceptions over 49 career NFL appearances. He'll provide safety depth for Tampa Bay if he's able to make the roster.

The Vikings waived Riley on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Riley was a healthy scratch in each of the last three games, so his departure isn't surprising. If the 28-year-old clears waivers, he's a candidate to land on the Vikings' practice squad.

Riley is set to sign with the Vikings on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Riley has been in the league since 2016, taking snaps for four different organizations. His best year was 2018 with the Giants, when he recorded 75 combined tackles and four interceptions while appearing in all 16 games. He did a appear in a few games for Arizona in 2020, but was demoted to the practice squad and later cut in early October. Riley, who should be available by Week 9, will help provide depth to cover for the loss of Georgia Iloka, who was placed on IR last week after suffering a torn ACL.

The Cardinals released Riley on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Riley started this past Sunday's loss to the Panthers and played 79 percent of defensive snaps, recording six tackles. This move signals that Jalen Thompson (ankle) could return from IR soon, and perhaps Chris Banjo (hamstring) and Budda Baker (thumb) are nearing returns as well. If Riley clears waivers, he could land on the Cardinals' practice squad.

Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said Thursday that Riley will start during Sunday's game against the Panthers, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Riley looks set to start at strong safety in place of Chris Banjo (hamstring). With Budda Baker (thumb) also on track to miss Week 4, it appears as though Deionte Thompson will also handle a starting safety role in Carolina.

Riley signed a contract with the Cardinals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Riley was cut by the Steelers on Sept. 9, despite making the initial roster out of training camp. The 28-year-old racked up 34 tackles (27 solo) and a fumble recovery across all 16 games last season for the Raiders. He'll add some depth in the secondary, however, his addition won't likely affect the defense much.

The Steelers waived Riley on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Riley inked a deal with the team early in training camp, and as evidenced by this news, was one of the last players cut. The 28-year-old had 34 tackles (27 solo) and a forced fumble in 2019, so he could be an intriguing depth option elsewhere.

The Steelers have signed Riley to a contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

While starting all 16 games for the Giants in 2018, Riley put up his best season by a long shot, totaling 75 tackles and four interceptions (one pick six) in 16 starts. He was merely a fill-in with the Raiders last year, but he did earn three starts while playing a full slate en route to 34 stops. Expect Riley to fill a similar depth role behind starting free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick this season.