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Running back Sean Tucker has agreed to a one-year contract to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, featuring $2.5 million in guaranteed money. This deal replaces the restricted free-agent tender he signed in April, which was set to pay $3.52 million. The contract solidifies his role as the team's clear No. 3 running back as the squad finalizes its roster for the upcoming season.
The Green Bay Packers have waived rookie cornerback Domani Jackson. Jackson, who was selected by the Packers with the 201st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, was let go as the team worked to finalize its 53-man roster ahead of the league-wide deadline.
The New England Patriots have waived defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. prior to the 53-man roster deadline. Pharms Jr. had been with the organization in Foxborough since 2022.
The Washington Commanders have released Daniel Brunskill as part of their final roster cut-down process. The team is currently working to trim its roster from 90 to 53 players, necessitating several difficult personnel decisions.
The Buffalo Bills have released quarterback Shane Buechele. The move reflects the team's decision not to carry three quarterbacks on their final 53-player roster.
The New England Patriots have waived rookie running back Jam Miller as part of their final roster cut-downs. The move occurred on Sunday as teams across the NFL worked to meet the 6 p.m. ET 53-man roster deadline.
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to release veteran quarterback Josh Johnson. This move will allow Johnson to potentially join another team, adding to the extensive list of franchises he has played for throughout his long NFL career.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing quarterback Nick Mullens. The decision comes in the immediate aftermath of the team's trade for Quinn Ewers, as the franchise reshapes its quarterback depth chart.
The Miami Dolphins released quarterback Mark Gronowski on Sunday as part of their final 53-man roster cut-down process. The move was part of an aggressive restructuring of the team's quarterback room, which also involved the release of Cam Miller, the trade of Quinn Ewers, and the acquisition of Kyle McCord. Coach Jeff Hafley indicated the team would likely carry only two quarterbacks on the active roster.
Malik Willis remains on the Miami Dolphins roster as the team undergoes significant changes to its quarterback depth chart. Following the trade of Quinn Ewers and the release of Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski, the Dolphins acquired Kyle McCord to join the team, ensuring Willis has a new partner in the quarterback room as the team reaches the 53-man roster deadline.
The Miami Dolphins waived backup quarterback Cam Miller on Sunday as part of a series of roster adjustments. This move followed the team's trade of Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Miller's release is part of a broader overhaul of the Dolphins' quarterback depth chart during the final 53-man roster cut-down period.
The New England Patriots have released tight end Jack Westover ahead of the NFL's 53-man roster deadline. The move was confirmed on Sunday as the team finalized its squad for the upcoming season.
The New England Patriots have released linebacker Chad Muma as the team works to trim its active roster to the NFL-mandated 53-player limit by the 6 p.m. ET Sunday deadline. Muma's departure is part of the Patriots' final roster adjustments.
The Miami Dolphins have released veteran linebacker Tyrel Dodson after his two-season tenure with the team. The move, confirmed on Sunday, is part of the team's final roster adjustments ahead of the 53-man deadline. The departure of Dodson clears the way for rookie Jacob Rodriguez to potentially join Jordyn Brooks in the starting lineup.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released quarterback Connor Bazelak as the team reaches the NFL-mandated 53-player roster limit. The move is part of a broader series of cuts that also included veteran quarterback Jake Browning.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released quarterback Jake Browning as part of their final roster cuts. The decision to move on from the veteran signals the team's commitment to undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, who has been elevated to the QB2 role behind Baker Mayfield.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released wide receiver Eric Rivers Jr. as part of their ongoing efforts to trim the roster to the mandatory 53-player limit. The team has made approximately 20 cuts ahead of the Sunday deadline.
Following the release of veteran linebacker Tyrel Dodson, second-round rookie Jacob Rodriguez is expected to see an increased role. He is now positioned to join Jordyn Brooks in the Miami Dolphins' starting lineup.
Following the release of linebacker Tyrel Dodson, Jordyn Brooks remains a central figure in the Miami Dolphins' linebacker corps. The roster move is expected to clear a path for rookie Jacob Rodriguez to step into a larger role alongside Brooks.
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Dylan Barrett played 36 offensive snaps and six special teams snaps during the team's 42-38 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Although he did not start the game, Barrett saw significant action as the Packers finalized their evaluations for the upcoming season.
