NFL topic desk
NFL trades and rosters
Track roster moves, contracts and trade discussions. Coverage distinguishes a proposal or report from an announced transaction, with earlier developments linked for context.
Newest report on this archive page: · SportsNow Editorial Desk
319 stories · Page 3
Archive · page 3

Steelers Retain 4 QBs as Drew Allar and Will Howard Make 53-Man Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their 53-man roster by keeping four quarterbacks, including rookie Drew Allar, who completed 9 of 18 passes for 88 yards in his final preseason outing.

Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants 53-Man Roster After 76-Yard Preseason
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. secured a spot on the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster after recording seven catches for 76 yards this summer.

Browns Keep 3 QBs on 53-Man Roster as Dillon Gabriel Moves to IR
Cleveland will carry Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Taylen Green while Dillon Gabriel recovers from a back injury suffered in the preseason finale.

Aaron Donald Unretires to Join Rams on $20M Deal with $30M Incentive Ceiling
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald unretires to sign a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams worth up to $30 million.

Falcons Acquire Gervon Dexter Sr. for Clark Phillips III and Fifth-Round Pick
The Atlanta Falcons traded cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. on Sunday morning.

Dolphins Acquire Kyle McCord from Packers for 2028 Sixth-Round Draft Pick
Miami secured quarterback Kyle McCord in a trade with Green Bay on Sunday, sending a 2028 sixth-round pick to the Packers.

Dolphins Release Tyrel Dodson After 129-Tackle Season to Start Jacob Rodriguez
The Miami Dolphins have released linebacker Tyrel Dodson, who recorded a career-high 129 tackles in 2025, to clear a path for rookie Jacob Rodriguez.

Cowboys Acquire OT Broderick Jones from Steelers for Two 2027 Draft Picks
The Dallas Cowboys acquired offensive tackle Broderick Jones and a 2027 fourth-round pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for third- and sixth-round selections.

Jaguars Acquire Quinn Ewers from Dolphins for 2028 Sixth-Round Draft Pick
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded a 2028 sixth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for 23-year-old quarterback Quinn Ewers, who posted a 66.3% completion rate last season.

Rams Land Myles Garrett for Jared Verse and 2027 First-Round Pick
Myles Garrett joins the Rams in a blockbuster deal involving Jared Verse and a 2027 first-rounder, while A.J. Brown moves to the Patriots.

NFL Preseason Trades: Myles Garrett Joins Rams as A.J. Brown Heads to Patriots
Blockbuster NFL preseason trades sent Myles Garrett to the Rams and A.J. Brown to the Patriots as teams finalize 2026 rosters.

Panthers Secure Bobby Okereke on One-Year Deal Following 143-Tackle Season
The Carolina Panthers finalized a one-year contract with veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke, adding a defender with 805 career tackles to the roster.

Giants Trade 2028 Seventh-Round Pick for 365-Pound DT CJ Okoye
New York acquired defensive tackle CJ Okoye from Baltimore on Saturday in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round draft selection.

Licht 'Very Optimistic' on Baker Mayfield Contract Beyond 2026 Season
General manager Jason Licht expressed confidence in retaining Baker Mayfield despite the quarterback feeling disrespected by Tampa Bay's initial offer.

2026 NFL Draft Picks: Fernando Mendoza and David Bailey Lead Rookie Classes
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza shows franchise potential for the Raiders as 32 teams prepare for the Sunday roster cut-down deadline.

McCarthy Retains Four Steelers Quarterbacks After 28-27 Loss to Bills
Coach Mike McCarthy confirmed all four Steelers quarterbacks earned roster spots following a 28-27 preseason finale loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Dolphins Trade Tutu Atwell to Rams for RB Jarquez Hunter
The Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in exchange for second-year running back Jarquez Hunter.

Packers Sign Jonnu Smith to One-Year Deal Following 222-Yard Steelers Season
The Green Bay Packers signed veteran tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract to bolster a depth chart impacted by Luke Musgrave's neck injury.

Browns Release WR Cedric Tillman Following 2026 Draft Additions
The Cleveland Browns have moved on from wide receiver Cedric Tillman three days before the NFL's 53-man roster deadline.

Seahawks Sign Leonard Williams to $90M Extension with $56M Guaranteed
The Seattle Seahawks and Leonard Williams agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension following his second-team All-Pro honors in 2025.

Odell Beckham Jr. Scores Twice in Practice as Giants Face Sunday Cut Deadline
Odell Beckham Jr. caught touchdown passes from Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston during Wednesday's practice ahead of the Sunday 6 p.m. ET roster deadline.

NFL Memo Bars College Returnees; Wright and Harris Join LSU Roster
The NFL issued a memo Wednesday stating that players returning to college, including Dae'Quan Wright, cannot sign with pro teams this season.

2027 NFL Mock Draft: Browns Trade Up for Dante Moore as QBs Sweep Top Three
In a projected blockbuster trade, the Cleveland Browns move to No. 1 to select Oregon quarterback Dante Moore in the 2027 NFL mock draft.

Giants Trade Josh Ezeudu to Chiefs for 2028 Seventh-Round Draft Pick
The New York Giants have traded offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round selection.