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NFL 2026 Offseason
Coverage of player moves, trades, signings, and disciplinary actions during the 2026 NFL offseason
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2026-08-24 to 2026-11-08 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 24 Aug, 00:05 UTC
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Cowboys waive fifth-round draft pick Jaydon Blue
The Dallas Cowboys waived running back Jaydon Blue, the 149th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, as part of their Sunday roster cutdown to 53 players. Blue carried 23 times for 94 yards in the preseason and caught 2 passes for 15 yards.
Emari Demercado signed one-year contract with Kansas City Chiefs in March 2025
Emari Demercado signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 16, 2025, after the Arizona Cardinals declined to tender him as a restricted free agent at $3.52 million.
Emari Demercado career stats with Arizona Cardinals over three seasons
Over three seasons and 40 regular-season games with the Arizona Cardinals, Emari Demercado carried 126 times for 819 yards and 3 touchdowns, and caught 50 passes for 324 yards and 1 touchdown, averaging 6.5 yards per carry. In his final season with Arizona, he rushed 44 times for 312 yards with no touchdowns and caught 13 passes for 101 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.
Dallas Cowboys claim RB Emari Demercado off waivers from Kansas City Chiefs
The Dallas Cowboys claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, August 31, 2025. Demercado must be added to the Cowboys' 53-man roster. The Chiefs waived Demercado on Sunday as part of their roster cutdown to 53 players.
Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams previously coached Demercado with Arizona
Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams was the Arizona Cardinals' offensive line coach in 2023 and 2024, during which time he coached Emari Demercado. Adams agreed to terms with Dallas on January 31, 2025.
Cowboys open 2025 regular season against New York Giants
The Dallas Cowboys will face the New York Giants in their 2025 regular season opener on Sunday, September 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC.
Dallas Cowboys release QB Joe Milton, promote Sam Howell to backup
The Dallas Cowboys released backup quarterback Joe Milton on Monday, making Sam Howell the primary backup to starter Dak Prescott for the 2026 season. Milton had been acquired from the New England Patriots in a trade for a fifth-round pick in 2025 and served as backup for the past year.
Joe Milton's NFL career statistics through 2026 preseason
Joe Milton appeared in 5 games over two seasons with the Patriots and Cowboys, completing 15 of 24 passes for 183 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. During the 2026 preseason, he completed 29 of 43 passes for 378 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Sam Howell replaces Joe Milton as Cowboys backup QB
Sam Howell, a fifth-round pick by the Washington Commanders in 2022, becomes the Cowboys' primary backup quarterback. Howell previously played for the Commanders, Seahawks, Vikings, and Eagles before joining Dallas. He started one season for Washington, throwing 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.
Cowboys sign RB Emari Demercado off waivers from Chiefs
The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Emari Demercado, who was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. This roster move prompted the Cowboys to release Joe Milton to create roster space.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty not placed on injured reserve
Running back Ashton Jeanty was not placed on injured reserve by the Las Vegas Raiders despite suffering an ankle injury, indicating the team believes his injury will not require him to miss more than four games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers place cornerback Josh Hayes and wide receiver David Sills on injured reserve
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed cornerback Josh Hayes and wide receiver David Sills on injured reserve with the designation to return, requiring them to miss at least four games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers release quarterbacks Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released quarterbacks Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak during roster cutdowns. Browning will become a free agent while Bazelak is subject to waivers.
Jalon Daniels wins backup quarterback job with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels won the backup quarterback position behind starter Baker Mayfield as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finalized their 53-man roster on cutdown day.
Las Vegas Raiders place tight end Carter Runyon on injured reserve with designation to return
The Las Vegas Raiders placed tight end Carter Runyon on injured reserve with the designation to return, meaning he will miss at least four games before potentially returning.
Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges in Wisconsin
Josh Jacobs was arrested on May 26, 2026 by Hobart-Lawrence police officers who responded to a disturbance call at his home. Police reported that Jacobs' girlfriend indicated she had a lump on her head from the confrontation. According to the police account, Jacobs grabbed his girlfriend's arm during a struggle over her phone, and later threw her to the ground in a garage, causing her to hit her head. Surveillance footage from a garage camera corroborated the girlfriend's statement. Jacobs was released from jail the next day.
Josh Jacobs' 2025 NFL season statistics
In the 2025 NFL season, Josh Jacobs rushed for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns on 4.0 yards per carry. He also accumulated 282 receiving yards. His performance declined from the 2024 season when he rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns while earning his third Pro Bowl selection.
Josh Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors
Brown County District Attorney David Lasee announced that Josh Jacobs was charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property. The charges stem from a May 26, 2026 arrest related to a physical confrontation with his girlfriend. The charges were reduced from five initial criminal charges that included strangulation and suffocation, battery-domestic abuse, criminal damage to property-domestic abuse, disorderly conduct-domestic abuse, and intimidation of a victim.
Green Bay Packers acquire running back Kaleb Johnson from Pittsburgh Steelers
The Green Bay Packers acquired running back Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers through a trade executed on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Johnson was a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. As a junior at his previous college, he led the Big Ten with 1,537 rushing yards and 21 touchdown runs.
NFL places Josh Jacobs on commissioner's exempt list
The NFL placed Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list. The decision was announced on Sunday, August 30, 2026. While on the exempt list, Jacobs is prohibited from practicing or playing in games but continues to receive his salary. He may attend team meetings and facilities for individual workouts, therapy, and rehabilitation with club permission.
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Cowboys add backfield depth with Demercado waiver claim
Cowboys add RB Demercado off waivers, leveraging prior coaching relationship with Adams.
Cowboys pivot at backup QB, release Milton and promote Howell
Cowboys release Milton, promote Howell to backup QB, sign Demercado from waivers.
Raiders place Runyon on injured reserve with return designation
Raiders placed Runyon on injured reserve with return designation; Jeanty remains available.
Buccaneers name Daniels backup QB, release Browning and Bazelak
Buccaneers name Daniels backup QB, release Browning and Bazelak, place Hayes and Sills on injured reserve.
Packers acquire running back Kaleb Johnson from Steelers
Packers acquire RB Kaleb Johnson from Steelers in offseason trade.
NFL places Jacobs on exempt list following Wisconsin domestic abuse charges
Josh Jacobs placed on exempt list after Wisconsin domestic abuse arrest and misdemeanor charges.
Rams reshape defense with Donald's return, Garrett trade, secondary upgrades
Rams acquire Donald, Garrett, and two Chiefs cornerbacks in aggressive defensive rebuild.
Panthers sign linebacker Okereke, trim roster in offseason moves
Panthers sign linebacker Okereke and waive seven players during roster cutdown.
Dolphins trade Atwell to Rams, acquire Hunter for backfield depth
Dolphins trade Atwell to Rams, acquire Hunter for backfield depth reinforcement.
49ers schedule Week 1 departure for Australia showdown
49ers scheduled to depart for Australia for Week 1 play in Melbourne.
49ers navigate injury recovery with Kittle return, McCaffrey progress
Kittle and McCaffrey progress in recovery while Bosa remains sidelined with knee soreness.