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NFL teams execute trades and roster cuts ahead of season
NFL teams are finalizing their 53-man rosters ahead of the regular season, leading to a flurry of trades, waiver claims, and player releases.
In major transactions, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded offensive tackle Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys. The Green Bay Packers traded quarterback Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick. The Steelers also traded running back Kaleb Johnson to the Packers.
Several notable players have been released or moved. The Tennessee Titans released quarterback Will Levis following his recovery from shoulder surgery. The Miami Dolphins made significant roster adjustments, releasing edge rusher Clelin Ferrell and claiming tight end Justin Joly off waivers. The Green Bay Packers saw defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse claimed by the Tennessee Titans, while the Packers also placed running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list.
Other significant roster movements include the Cleveland Browns placing quarterback Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve and the New England Patriots claiming tight end Cameron Latu and linebacker Darius Muasau off waivers. The Baltimore Ravens are also navigating the waiver wire to protect key players like cornerback Robert Longerbeam and defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny.
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Brock Purdy · Cincinnati Bengals · Cleveland Browns · Denver Broncos · Deshaun Watson · Dillon Gabriel · Green Bay Packers · Miami Dolphins · NFL · National Football League · Pittsburgh Steelers · San Francisco 49ers
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The 49ers acquired offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson via trade. sfstandard.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Running back Isaac Guerendo was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. sfstandard.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Cleveland Browns released their initial 53-man roster. www.nytimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cincinnati Bengals finalized their initial 53-man roster.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The San Francisco 49ers finalized their 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 season deadline. sfstandard.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Quarterback Dillon Gabriel was placed on injured reserve with a back injury but is designated to return. www.nytimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deshaun Watson is designated as the Browns' starting quarterback. www.nytimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] GM George Paton confirmed veteran long snapper Mitchell Fraboni will sign to the practice squad.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Broncos are in the process of filling a 16-man practice squad.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Veteran fullback Adam Prentice is expected to sign to the practice squad.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Veteran offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton is expected to sign to the practice squad.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Denver Broncos finalized their 53-man roster on August 30, 2026.