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- Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Shane Buechele released by Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are releasing quarterback Shane Buechele, per Adam Schefter. Mitchell Trubisky holds the backup job behind Josh Allen. Buechele has no fantasy value and this changes nothing on the Bills' depth chart that matters for your roster.
Read article - TransactionsAug 30, 2026
Hunter Long trade to Cardinals confirmed
The Jacksonville Jaguars are trading tight end Hunter Long to the Arizona Cardinals, according to Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo. Long, a 2021 third-round pick, spent one season in Jacksonville before heading to Arizona. Fantasy managers should monitor his role on the Cardinals depth chart for potential upside.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Steelers release linebacker Elandon Roberts
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released linebacker Elandon Roberts, according to Adam Schefter. Roberts was a former starter for the team. The move has no direct fantasy football impact, as Roberts was not a relevant fantasy asset at the linebacker position.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Dolphins waiving Cam Miller, need No. 2 QB
The Miami Dolphins are waiving quarterback Cam Miller, per Adam Schefter. The move leaves Miami without a settled backup quarterback. Fantasy managers with Dolphins skill players should watch how the backup QB situation shakes out.
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Saints waive 10 players including Bub Means, Garrett Nelson
The New Orleans Saints waived 10 players, per Adam Schefter. The group includes WR Bub Means and Edge Garrett Nelson, among others. None of these players held meaningful fantasy value heading into the cut.
Read article - TransactionsAug 29, 2026
Broderick Jones trade: Steelers send OT to Cowboys for picks
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded offensive tackle Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas sent a third-round pick and a sixth-round pick to Pittsburgh, who sent back a fourth-rounder. The 2023 first-round pick moves to Dallas.
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Chiefs release Wesley Bissainthe, college return possible
The Kansas City Chiefs have released rookie linebacker Wesley Bissainthe, per Adam Schefter. Bissainthe is among the players covered by a temporary restraining order that allows them to return to college this season, and he is reportedly considering that option. He has no fantasy relevance.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 29, 2026
Patriots, Steelers, Eagles cut three players
The Patriots cut RB Hassan Haskins, the Steelers cut LB Jamin Davis, and the Eagles cut OT Myles Hinton, per Adam Schefter. All three are free agents and could surface on waiver claims or practice squads. None of the three were significant fantasy contributors.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 29, 2026
Falcons release Eric Johnson, Channing Tindall, Brandon Walton
The Atlanta Falcons cut defensive tackle Eric Johnson, linebacker Channing Tindall, and guard Brandon Walton, according to Adam Schefter. All three were depth pieces. The releases open roster spots but do not directly affect any fantasy-relevant players.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 29, 2026
Eagles release CB Ambry Thomas
The Philadelphia Eagles have released cornerback Ambry Thomas, according to Adam Schefter. Thomas played at corner for Philadelphia. The move has minimal direct fantasy implications but could signal a shift in the Eagles secondary depth chart.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 29, 2026
Corey Kiner traded to Patriots for 2028 7th-round pick
The Arizona Cardinals are sending RB Corey Kiner to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round pick, per his agents Adie von Gontard and Don Williams of YMAAA Sports. Kiner moves to a Patriots backfield worth monitoring on the waiver wire. Drop him if you are holding him for Arizona usage; check his role in New England before adding.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 27, 2026
Browns releasing Cedric Tillman after WR draft haul
The Cleveland Browns are releasing wide receiver Cedric Tillman, according to Adam Schefter. The move comes after Cleveland spent two early 2026 draft picks on wide receivers KC Concepcion (No. 24) and Denzel Boston (No. 39). Tillman is now a free agent and a waiver wire name to monitor.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 26, 2026
Joshua Ezeudu traded to Chiefs for 2028 pick
The New York Giants traded offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2028 seventh-round draft pick. Ezeudu missed two practices after a leg injury in a preseason game but is expected back soon and ready for Week 1. The move has minimal direct fantasy impact but adds depth to the Chiefs offensive line.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 24, 2026
Trey Benson clears waivers, reverts to Cardinals injured reserve
Trey Benson cleared waivers and has reverted to the Arizona Cardinals injured reserve list. No other team claimed him. He remains unavailable for fantasy purposes in the near term.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 24, 2026
Josh Sweat activated from PUP by Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals activated edge rusher Josh Sweat from the physically unable to perform list, per Adam Schefter. Sweat is now eligible to practice and play. He is a pass rusher, so his direct fantasy impact is limited to IDP formats.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 19, 2026
Giants, Dolphins, Falcons roster moves: Barten, Gonzalez, Sermon
The Giants claimed DT Ben Barten off waivers from the Jets. The Dolphins parted ways with K Zane Gonzalez, who per NBC Sports was placed on injured reserve rather than outright released. The Falcons placed RB Trey Sermon on injured reserve, removing him from fantasy consideration for now.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 18, 2026
Bengals DB Ceyair Wright leaving NFL for acting
Cincinnati Bengals DB Ceyair Wright is stepping away from football to pursue acting. He has credits in seven films and television shows dating to 2014, including a role in Space Jam: A New Legacy. His departure opens a spot on the Bengals depth chart at defensive back.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 17, 2026
49ers releasing RB Khalil Herbert
The San Francisco 49ers are releasing running back Khalil Herbert, according to Adam Schefter. Herbert is now a free agent and will need to land elsewhere to have any fantasy value. Monitor the 49ers backfield for changes to the depth chart.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 17, 2026
Chris Bell activated off Dolphins NFI list
The Miami Dolphins activated wide receiver Chris Bell off the non-football injury list, per Adam Schefter. Bell is now eligible to practice and compete for a roster spot. Monitor his status as training camp depth charts take shape.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 13, 2026
Patriots sign JaMycal Hasty, place Terrell Jennings on IR
The New England Patriots signed running back JaMycal Hasty and placed running back Terrell Jennings on injured reserve, per Adam Schefter. Hasty adds depth to the Patriots backfield. Jennings landing on IR removes him from your roster consideration for the foreseeable future.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 12, 2026
Darren Waller signs with Carolina Panthers per Schefter
Adam Schefter reports that former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller has agreed to a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers. Research notes do not confirm the deal and show conflicting information, so treat this as unverified until official. If it holds, Waller enters a thin Panthers depth chart worth monitoring at tight end.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 12, 2026
Vikings sign Jermar Jefferson, waive Jordan Mims
The Vikings have signed RB Jermar Jefferson and waived RB Jordan Mims, per @AdamSchefter. The move shuffles the depth at running back in Minnesota. Neither player is likely a fantasy roster concern at this stage.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 12, 2026
Commanders sign Brunskill, Petit-Frere, Scharping in OL moves
The Washington Commanders signed three offensive linemen: center Daniel Brunskill, offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere, and guard Max Scharping. The team also released WR Chris Hilton Jr. and guard Timothy McKay, and placed DT D.J. Davidson on the Reserve/Retired List. None of these moves meaningfully shift fantasy rosters.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 9, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater placed on Lions reserved-retired list
Backup QB Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Lions and has been placed on the reserved-retired list. The team has signed veteran QB Josh Dobbs to a one-year deal worth $1.425 million with $475k guaranteed to take over the backup role behind starter Jared Goff.
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