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2026 NFL preseason roster and injury updates

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As the 2026 NFL preseason concludes, teams have reached the August 30 deadline to finalize their 53-man rosters. In New York, the Jets significantly reduced their roster by releasing or waiving ~~25 players~~ 32 players, including quarterback Bailey Zappe and ~~releasing four veterans.~~ defensive tackle Mazi Smith. To address offensive line needs, general manager Darren Mougey acquired center/guard Jordan Meredith from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2029 seventh-round pick. The Jets also placed rookie draft picks Anez Cooper and VJ Payne on injured reserve with a designation to return. Additionally, the team secured kicker Blake Grupe and linebacker Trevin Wallace via waivers, while losing quarterback Brady Cook to the Miami Dolphins. The Las Vegas Raiders have also finalized their roster, opting to keep quarterback Aidan O’Connell alongside Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza. The team is expected to start Cousins as they manage a young depth chart. With the initial cuts complete, teams now transition to assembling 16-to-17-man practice squads following the conclusion of the waiver claim period. These squads must adhere to specific eligibility rules regarding accrued experience and must include one mandatory spot for an international player. The Jets have already made practice squad additions, including undrafted running back Al-Jay Henderson and linebacker Troy Reeder.

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