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Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan has confirmed the team's practice squad signings, which include Max Hurleman and Lew Nichols III. The Steelers successfully kept all 10 of their 2026 NFL draft picks on the initial 53-man roster, which necessitated the demotion of several veteran players to the practice squad.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell is not participating in full team practice as of Monday. Mitchell, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, is currently working off to the side with a trainer as he manages his recovery. Further updates on his status will be monitored as the team prepares for upcoming activities.
The Tennessee Titans are waiving wide receiver Xavier Restrepo after he briefly made the 53-man roster. The move comes as the team makes four new roster additions. Restrepo is expected to land on the team's practice squad.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have added quarterback Easton Stick to their practice squad. The team opted to keep only two quarterbacks on their active roster, utilizing the practice squad to add depth at the position.
Noah Igbinoghene was a notable omission from the Seattle Seahawks' initial 2026 practice squad. The team has focused on retaining players from their preseason roster, leaving some veterans off the initial list.
The New England Patriots have released veteran K.J. Britt to accommodate the arrival of linebacker Darius Muasau, who was claimed off waivers.
The New England Patriots have released veteran Ben Brown to make room on the roster for waiver claim Cameron Latu. The move is part of the Patriots' ongoing adjustments to their 53-man roster.
The New England Patriots have claimed tight end Cameron Latu off waivers to bolster their depth at the position. The team released veteran Ben Brown to create a roster spot for Latu following the initial cutdown deadline.
The New England Patriots have claimed linebacker Darius Muasau off waivers from the New York Giants. To make room for the addition, the Patriots released veteran K.J. Britt. Muasau joins the team as part of their ongoing roster shuffling following the establishment of the initial 53-man roster.
The Dallas Cowboys have officially named Sam Howell as the primary backup quarterback behind Dak Prescott. This roster shift was finalized after the team released Joe Milton III to create space for new additions.
The Dallas Cowboys have claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. Demercado is expected to compete for the No. 3 running back role. His arrival prompted the team to waive quarterback Joe Milton III to accommodate the roster spot.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who has been sidelined with a lower-body injury, is expected to return to practice next week, according to reports.
George Kittle is being limited in practice this week while managing an Achilles issue. Despite the setback, the 49ers remain optimistic that the veteran tight end will be ready for the season opener against the Rams. Head coach Kyle Shanahan clarified that Kittle is passing his medical evaluations and that earlier concerns regarding a potential setback were miscommunicated, as the team continues to ease him back into full activity.
The Washington Commanders have re-signed cornerback Fabian Moreau as part of their post-cutdown roster management. This move coincides with the team placing Laremy Tunsil and Johnny Newton on Injured Reserve to allow them time to recover from their respective injuries.
Defensive tackle Shy Tuttle has been re-signed by the Washington Commanders. The move is part of the team's roster adjustments following the initial 53-man cutdown, occurring alongside the placement of Laremy Tunsil and Johnny Newton on Injured Reserve.
The Washington Commanders have placed left tackle Laremy Tunsil on the Injured Reserve list. The move follows an injury sustained during training camp that had previously caused concern. The team is keeping the door open for his potential return later in the 2026 season.
The Atlanta Falcons have claimed linebacker Jared Ivey off waivers. Ivey is one of three players added to the Falcons' roster as the team looks to solidify their depth following the league-wide cutdown deadline.
The Atlanta Falcons have added offensive lineman Cameron Williams via the waiver system. This is one of three additions made by the team to strengthen their roster following the initial 53-man cutdown.
The Atlanta Falcons have been assigned linebacker Yasir Abdullah through the waiver system. The move is part of a series of roster adjustments made by the Falcons following the league-wide reduction to 53 players.
The 6-foot-8 Garmon Randolph has joined the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad as the team looks to develop his potential.
