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Despite being named the starter for the Cleveland Browns, Deshaun Watson faces scrutiny due to his performance trends since 2020, injury history, and the overall state of the team's quarterback room. These factors have kept the 2027 draft and the team's long-term quarterback plan as a central focus for the organization.
With starting running back Josh Jacobs placed on the commissioner's exempt list, the Green Bay Packers are expected to rely on former USC standout MarShawn Lloyd to lead the backfield. Lloyd is now in line for a significant increase in responsibility as the team navigates the absence of Jacobs heading into the regular season. Recent mock drafts have highlighted his rising profile within the Packers' backfield rotation.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the commissioner's exempt list on Sunday, leaving him sidelined indefinitely. The league has provided no specific rules regarding the duration of this status or the impact of his infractions. As the team navigates his absence heading into the regular season, the Packers are expected to rely on MarShawn Lloyd to lead the backfield. Jacobs' status remains a focal point for the team's depth chart.
The New York Jets have claimed linebacker Trevin Wallace off waivers. The addition of Wallace is part of the team's roster adjustments following the initial 53-man cutdown as they look to strengthen their defensive depth.
The Cleveland Browns are releasing defensive end Julian Okwara. This move coincides with the team's decision to claim defensive back Toriano Pride off waivers, reflecting ongoing adjustments to the Browns' 53-man roster following the cutdown deadline.
The Miami Dolphins have claimed reserve slot corner Reese Taylor off waivers from the Denver Broncos. Taylor joins the Dolphins as part of a series of roster moves made by the team following the initial 53-man roster cutdown.
After being a surprise cut by the Denver Broncos, fifth-round rookie tight end Justin Joly was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins. Joly, a receiving-first tight end, joins a depth chart featuring Greg Dulcich, Will Kacmarek, and Ben Sims. This move provides Joly an opportunity to compete for a roster spot and potentially contribute if the Dolphins' tight end room faces injuries during the upcoming season.
The Tennessee Titans have added veteran safety Terrell Burgess via the waiver system. The move is part of a broader effort by the Titans to add multiple players early in the week following the league-wide roster cutdown to 53 players.
Inside linebacker Red Murdock is returning to the Denver Broncos on the practice squad. Murdock had been one of the team's final roster cuts before the deadline, but the Broncos have opted to bring him back to bolster their defensive depth.
Ben Sims is part of the Miami Dolphins' tight end room alongside Greg Dulcich, Will Kacmarek, and new arrival Justin Joly. The team is evaluating its options at the position to ensure depth for the upcoming season.
Greg Dulcich remains a key member of the Miami Dolphins' tight end group, which has been bolstered by the addition of rookie Justin Joly. The team is monitoring the position for potential contributions, especially if Dulcich misses time during the season.
Rookie Will Kacmarek remains part of the Miami Dolphins' tight end room, which also includes Greg Dulcich, Ben Sims, and newly claimed rookie Justin Joly. The team is looking for depth and potential contributions at the position as they head into the regular season.
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed undrafted free agent Bryson Eason, who was previously with the San Francisco 49ers. The move is part of the Chiefs' efforts to add talent to their roster following the initial 53-man cutdown.
The Tennessee Titans have claimed defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse off waivers from the Green Bay Packers. Stackhouse was the only player the Packers lost to the waiver wire following the initial 53-man roster cutdown deadline.
The Miami Dolphins have claimed quarterback Brady Cook off waivers. The move is part of a series of seven waiver claims made by the Dolphins as they continue to reshape the youngest initial 53-man roster in the NFL.
Malik Davis remains on the Dallas Cowboys' roster as the team adjusts its running back depth. He will compete for playing time alongside Javonte Williams and new waiver claim Emari Demercado following the release of Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah.
Javonte Williams remains with the Dallas Cowboys, who recently added Emari Demercado to their running back room. Williams is expected to compete for snaps alongside Malik Davis and Demercado following the release of Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah.
The Dallas Cowboys have released second-year running back Phil Mafah. The move was part of a roster shuffle that included the team claiming Emari Demercado off waivers to provide depth in the backfield.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to claim cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. off waivers. Luter, who was previously with the San Francisco 49ers, is set to join the Raiders' roster following the league's waiver wire activity.
A return to the Philadelphia Eagles for franchise record-holding tight end Zach Ertz is reportedly not out of the question. While no deal is finalized, the possibility of a reunion between the veteran and his former team is being considered.
