The practice-squad churn is underway, and several area names have already found new homes as NFL teams begin filling out their 2026-season depth charts.
Once clubs finalized their 53-man rosters, attention immediately shifted to the next layer. Practice squads can hold up to 16 players, and those players remain one call away from a promotion to the main roster.
If a player is part of the league’s international program, teams get an extra spot. And while the practice squad offers a landing place, it doesn’t lock anyone in place - other teams can sign those players, as long as they’re added to a 53-man roster and appear in three games.
Among the latest signings, the Arizona Cardinals added linebacker Eugene Asante from Auburn. The Atlanta Falcons brought in center James Brockermeyer of Alabama and guard Cam Dewberry, also from Alabama. Carolina added cornerback DeVonta Smith out of Alabama, while the Cleveland Browns signed linebacker Nathaniel Watson from Maplesville.
The Dallas Cowboys picked up cornerback Reddy Steward from Troy, and the Jacksonville Jaguars added quarterback Nick Mullens from Spain Park. The Las Vegas Raiders claimed cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. from South Alabama off waivers from San Francisco.
The Los Angeles Rams signed defensive tackle Tim Keenan III from Alabama, and the Miami Dolphins added running back Jarquez Hunter from Auburn.
The Tennessee Titans did not list a practice-squad addition in the source report, but the Washington Commanders signed cornerback Fred Davis II of Jacksonville State and offensive lineman Trent Scott from Lee-Huntsville.
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