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NFLNFL Cutdown Day Delivers 15 Trades and a Mountain of Roster Chaos
Tom Pelissero reported 15 trades on an accelerated NFL cutdown day, highlighting how teams use minor deals to bypass the waiver wire ahead of the season.TradeRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLLions Stash Branch, Joseph, and Mays on Reserve Lists for First Month
The Detroit Lions are officially starting the season without safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, plus center Cade Mays, as all three land on reserve lists requiring at least a four-game absence.InjuryRoster Move
NFLWill Levis Headlines a Brutal NFL Cut Day Filled With Former Draft Darlings
The NFL waiver wire is flooded with recognizable names after roster cuts, including Will Levis, Hendon Hooker, and Dameon Pierce.Roster MoveBreaking NewsFantasy
NFLZach Charbonnet Hits the PUP List as Seattle's Backfield Gets a Reality Check
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will miss at least the first four games of the 2026 season on the PUP list as he recovers from a torn ACL.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NFL49ers Pass Rush Takes Early Hit as Mykel Williams Lands on PUP List
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Mykel Williams will miss at least the first four games of the 2026 season after being placed on the Reserve/PUP list as he recovers from a torn ACL.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NFLPanthers Beat the Buzzer, Trade for Chargers DT Te-Rah Edwards
The Carolina Panthers made a last-minute trade for Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Te-Rah Edwards right before the NFL roster cutdown deadline.TradeRoster Move
NFLFalcons Cut Azeez Ojulari as Roster Deadline Math Strikes Again
The Atlanta Falcons have released edge rusher Azeez Ojulari ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, ending his stint with the team after a string of injury-plagued seasons.Roster MoveBreaking NewsBetting
NFLAaron Donald is Officially Back to Ruin Offensive Game Plans
Aaron Donald has passed his physical and is activated for the Rams' Week 1 opener against the 49ers, instantly shifting the balance of power in the NFC West.Breaking NewsRoster Move
NFLThe Steelers Kept Four Quarterbacks Because They Are Terrified
Pittsburgh's decision to keep Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar on the 53-man roster highlights the team's extreme injury paranoia.Roster MoveAnalysis
NFLTexans Place Tank Dell on IR, Delaying His Long-Awaited Return
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell is starting the 2026 season on injured reserve as he continues to recover from a devastating 2024 knee injury.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NFLBrowns Stash Dillon Gabriel on IR, Clearing the Runway for Shedeur Sanders
The Cleveland Browns placed quarterback Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve with a back injury, sidelining him for the start of the 2026 season and temporarily solving the team's crowded quarterback room.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
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