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Sunday, August 30

Broncos Waive Wide Receiver Michael Bandy

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The Denver Broncos have waived wide receiver Michael Bandy as the team finalized its 53-man roster.

Anthony Campbell Makes Packers' 53-Man Roster

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Defensive lineman Anthony Campbell has secured a spot on the Green Bay Packers' initial 53-man roster, continuing his unexpected rise with the team.

Commanders Place Deatrich Wise on PUP List

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The Washington Commanders have placed defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list as part of their roster-trimming process. The move comes as the team finalizes its 53-man roster for the 2026 season.

Broncos Place Tight End Caleb Lohner on Injured Reserve

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The Denver Broncos have placed tight end Caleb Lohner on injured reserve. Lohner, who was selected by the team in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, will miss the start of the season due to his injury designation.

Seahawks Waive Rookie Andre Fuller

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The Seattle Seahawks have waived rookie Andre Fuller as they worked to reduce their roster to the mandatory 53-player limit. Fuller's release was announced alongside fellow rookie cornerback Michael Dansby, as the team parted ways with multiple draft picks to finalize their active roster.

Seahawks Waive Rookie Cornerback Michael Dansby

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The Seattle Seahawks have waived rookie cornerback Michael Dansby as part of their final roster cuts to reach the 53-player limit. Dansby is the second member of the team's most recent draft class to be released during this process, as the organization looks to finalize its defensive personnel for the upcoming 2026 season.

Sam Williams Cut as Cowboys Finalize Roster

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Sam Williams was among the players released by the Dallas Cowboys as they reduced their roster to 53 players. The team enters the 2026 season with only two tailbacks on their initial active roster.

Broncos Waive/Injured Linebacker Drew Sanders

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The Denver Broncos have waived/injured linebacker Drew Sanders, according to Mike Klis of 9News. The move was made as the team finalized its 53-man roster for the upcoming season.

Vederian Lowe Faces Roster Uncertainty

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Following the team's decision to place Christian Kirk and Austen Pleasants on injured reserve with designations to return, reports indicate that Vederian Lowe faces an uncertain future regarding his status on the 49ers' roster.

Austen Pleasants Placed on IR

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Austen Pleasants will begin the 2026 season on injured reserve with a designation to return. The move was announced alongside other roster adjustments as the 49ers reached the 53-player limit.

Steelers Place Safety DeShon Elliott on IR

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed safety DeShon Elliott on injured reserve as they finalized their 53-man roster for the 2026 season.

Omarr Norman-Lott to Start Season on PUP List

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Kansas City Chiefs second-year defender Omarr Norman-Lott will begin the 2026 season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. The team is reportedly keeping one second-year defender while Norman-Lott remains unavailable to start the year.

Packers Acquire Running Back Kaleb Johnson via Trade

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The Green Bay Packers have acquired second-year running back Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson, the 83rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, provides immediate backfield depth for Green Bay following the news that Josh Jacobs has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list. Johnson announced the move on Sunday before it was confirmed by reports as teams finalized their 53-man rosters.

Broderick Jones Trade Impacts Steelers' Roster Strategy

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The trade involving offensive tackle Broderick Jones remains a significant focal point of the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster strategy. Analysts are currently evaluating the long-term impact of the move, which has influenced the team's future draft capital, specifically regarding 2027 NFL Draft picks. The transaction was one of several noteworthy moves made by the Steelers as they finalized their 53-man regular-season roster.

Giants Waive Wide Receiver Jalin Hyatt

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The New York Giants have waived former third-round pick Jalin Hyatt as part of their moves to reach the 53-player limit. The move makes the No. 13 jersey available, which was previously worn by Hyatt and is now associated with the return of Odell Beckham Jr. to the team.

Uar Bernard Included in Eagles' Roster Cuts

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Uar Bernard was among the players released by the Philadelphia Eagles as the team trimmed its roster down to the mandatory 53-player limit ahead of the season deadline.

Kerby Joseph to Miss Start of Season on PUP

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The Detroit Lions have placed Kerby Joseph on the reserve/PUP list, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the 2026 season. Joseph is considered one of the team's key defenders, and his absence will be felt early in the year.

Brian Branch Placed on Reserve/PUP List

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The Detroit Lions have placed Brian Branch on the reserve/PUP list. He will miss a minimum of four games to start the 2026 season as he recovers from his injury.

Colts Waive Quarterback Easton Stick

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The Indianapolis Colts have waived quarterback Easton Stick as part of their final roster cuts to reach the mandatory 53-player limit.

Harold Landry III Placed on PUP List

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The New England Patriots have placed Harold Landry III on the PUP list as they finalized their 53-man roster. Landry remains sidelined with an injury as the team opens the 2026 season.