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TransactionUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Dallas Cowboys traded third- and sixth-round picks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for 2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones and a fourth-round pick.
Traded to
Dallas Cowboys
Traded from
Pittsburgh Steelers
Cowboys send
third- and sixth-round picks
Steelers send
2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones and a fourth-round pick
Broderick JonesOL, DAL Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Steelers
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT
Permalink: Dallas Cowboys traded third- and sixth-round picks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for 2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones and a fourth-round pick.
InjuryOut
Cowboys outside linebacker Marist Liufau is scheduled to have surgery as early as Monday on a fractured left forearm he suffered in Friday's preseason finale against the Saints.
Injury
fractured left forearm
Event
Friday's preseason finale against the Saints
Surgery
scheduled as early as Monday
Marist LiufauLB, DAL Dallas Cowboys New Orleans Saints
TransactionUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Cowboys acquire OT Broderick Jones from Steelers in trade.
Traded to
Cowboys
Traded from
Steelers
Compensation sent
third- and sixth-round picks
Compensation received
fourth-rounder and OT Broderick Jones
Broderick JonesOL, DAL
TransactionTraded
Steelers trade 2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones to Dallas Cowboys.
Traded to
Dallas Cowboys
Traded from
Steelers
Draft
2023 first-round pick
Broderick JonesOL, DAL Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Steelers
TransactionTraded
Ravens trade OT Diego Pounds to Chiefs; compensation contingent on Kansas City's draft pick availability.
Traded
OT Diego Pounds from Ravens to Chiefs
Compensation
Either a day 3 2027 pick or a day 3 2028 pick, contingent on KC's picks
Background
Undrafted free agent from Ole Miss, weighs 330
Also
one of PFF's highest-graded rookies this preseason
Diego PoundsOT, KC Baltimore Ravens
TransactionTradedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jaguars trade for QB Quinn Ewers, sending 2028 sixth-round pick to Dolphins.
Traded to
Jaguars
Traded from
Dolphins
Compensation sent
2028 sixth-round pick
Quinn EwersQB, JAX Jacksonville Jaguars
TransactionUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jaguars officially acquire QB Quinn Ewers from Dolphins in exchange for 2028 sixth-round pick.
Traded for
QB Quinn Ewers
Sent to Dolphins
2028 sixth-round pick
Quinn EwersQB, JAX Jacksonville Jaguars Miami Dolphins
TransactionReleased
The Chiefs released rookie linebacker Wesley Bissainthe.
Released by
Chiefs
Position
linebacker
Status
considering returning to college this season
Wesley BissaintheLB Kansas City Chiefs
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
TransactionReleased
Patriots released RB Hassan Haskins, Steelers released LB Jamin Davis, and Eagles released OT Myles Hinton.
Released
Hassan Haskins, RB, Patriots
Released
Jamin Davis, LB, Steelers
Released
Myles Hinton, OT, Eagles
Jamin DavisLB Hassan HaskinsRB Myles Hinton
TransactionReleased
Falcons released veteran DT Eric Johnson, LB Channing Tindall and G Brandon Walton.
Released by
Falcons
Players
Eric Johnson (DT), Channing Tindall (LB), Brandon Walton (G)
Brandon WaltonOL Channing TindallLB Eric Johnson
TransactionTradedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jaguars and Dolphins swap 2028 day 3 picks in exchange for QB Quinn Ewers.
Player
Quinn Ewers
Traded to
Jacksonville Jaguars
Traded from
Miami Dolphins
Consideration
2028 day 3 picks swap
Quinn Ewers
TransactionTraded
The Jaguars are trading for Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers.
Traded to
Jaguars
Traded from
Dolphins
Position
QB
Quinn EwersQB, JAX Jacksonville Jaguars Miami Dolphins
TransactionReleased
Eagles have released veteran cornerback Ambry Thomas.
Released by
Eagles
Ambry ThomasDB Philadelphia Eagles
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026, 4:24 PM EDT
SuspensionSuspendedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Terrion Arnold placed on the commissioner's exempt list by the Seahawks once the league receives his contract.
Player
Terrion Arnold
Team
Seahawks
Status
Commissioner's exempt list
Terrion Arnold
TransactionSigned
Seahawks officially signed former Lions CB Terrion Arnold.
Transaction
signed
Team
Seahawks
Position
CB
Previous Team
Lions
Terrion ArnoldDB, SEA Detroit Lions Seattle Seahawks
TransactionTraded
Cardinals are sending RB Corey Kiner to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 7th-round pick in 2028.
Traded from
Cardinals
Traded to
New England Patriots
In exchange for
a 7th-round pick in 2028
Corey KinerRB, NE Arizona Cardinals New England Patriots
Performance
Anthony Richardson throws to Keenan Allen.
From
Anthony Richardson
To
Keenan Allen
Team
Colts
Keenan AllenWR, IND Anthony Richardson Sr.QB, IND Indianapolis Colts
Depth chartActive
Giants HC John Harbaugh announced that undrafted free agent Dominic Zvada has won the Giants kicking job.
Status
Won kicking job
Team
Giants
Source
HC John Harbaugh postgame press conference Friday night
Dominic ZvadaK, NYG New York Giants
TransactionReleased
The Bills are releasing veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr.
Released by
Bills
Position
wide receiver
Mecole Hardman Jr.WR, IND Buffalo Bills
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
Depth chart
Giants HC John Harbaugh said Odell Beckham has done enough to make an NFL roster as cuts loom by Sunday.
Player
Odell Beckham
Team
Giants
Coach
John Harbaugh
Status
Done enough to make an NFL roster
Timeline
cuts looming by Sunday
Odell Beckham Jr.WR, MIN New York Giants
News
Packers HC Matt LaFleur says he fully anticipates RB Josh Jacobs will remain on Green Bay's roster.
Player
Josh Jacobs
Team
Green Bay Packers
Position
RB
Statement
Fully anticipate will remain on roster
Josh JacobsRB, GB Green Bay Packers

Aug 29, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT

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DB, SEA

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026, 1:13 PM EDT

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Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026, 11:47 AM EDT

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Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026, 3:43 AM EDT

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