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  • Chiefs' ShunDerrick Powell: Finds work with Kansas City

    The Chiefs signed Powell to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Undrafted out of Central Arkansas last April, Powell signed with the Eagles but was cut following the preseason after rushing 10 times for 23 yards and one touchdown across two exhibitions. He'll try to impress the coaching staff in Kansas City this offseason.

  • Dameon Pierce RB | PHI

    Chiefs' Dameon Pierce: Makes Week 18 appearance

    Pierce totaled four rushes for 10 yards during Sunday's 14-12 defeat versus the Raiders.

    Pierce signed on with the Chiefs' practice squad in late November, three days after being cut loose by the Texans. He was signed off the practice squad roster before Week 16 but remained inactive for both Weeks 16 and 17 before logging four carries for 10 yards in the season finale. The fourth-year running back should hit the open market again this offseason with hopes of earning a home on a 53-man roster somewhere next season.

  • Trevor Etienne RB | CAR

    Panthers' Trevor Etienne: Primary return man in rookie season

    Etienne rushed the ball 20 times for 94 yards and caught all three of his targets for 13 yards across 17 regular-season games in 2025. Additionally, he recorded 733 kickoff return yards and 163 punt return yards.

    The 2025 fourth-round pick from Georgia was buried behind Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard in the Panthers' backfield, so it's no surprise he didn't see much work on offense as a rookie. However, Etienne established himself as Carolina's top return man, finishing the regular season 19th in return yards in the NFL. While Dowdle is set to hit unrestricted free agency, the Panthers will still have Hubbard and 2024 second-round pick Jonathon Brooks (knee) under contract next season, so the backfield could remain crowded, but Etienne's special-teams value should at least keep him in the mix.

  • Owen Wright RB | TB

    Buccaneers' Owen Wright: Inks future deal with Tampa Bay

    The Buccaneers signed Wright to a reserve/future contract Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

    Wright was on and off of Tampa Bay's practice squad throughout the 2025 season, and he appeared in three contests, turning three carries into six yards while playing seven total offensive snaps. The running back will now have the chance to participate in the Buccaneers' offseason activities, and he'll look to compete for a reserve role behind Bucky Irving with top backup Rachaad White set to become a free agent.

  • Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Staying in Tampa Bay

    The Buccaneers signed Williams to a reserve/future contract Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

    The undrafted free agent out of LSU earned a spot on the Buccaneers' 53-man roster after a strong training camp. His rookie season was a bit tumultuous, as he missed time while in the league's concussion protocol before being served a six-game suspension by the NFL in mid-November for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. He was waived by the Bucs on Dec. 29 before being signed to the practice squad one day later, and he'll stick around with Tampa Bay during offseason activities with the aim of cracking the team's active roster for a second straight year.

  • Raheem Blackshear: Back with practice squad

    Blackshear reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Blackshear was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 35-8 loss to the Bills, ultimately failing to appear in the contest. The running back spent time with the practice squad of the Titans, Steelers and Jets this season, and he'll now enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

  • Cam Akers RB | SEA

    Cam Akers: Returns to practice squad

    Akers reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Akers played six snaps (one on offense, five on special teams) during the Seahawks' 13-3 win over the 49ers on Saturday. He ended up being elevated to Seattle's active roster three times in the regular season and will be available to be called up during the playoffs should the Seahawks require another contributor on special teams and out of the backfield.

  • Nyheim Hines: Back to practice squad

    Hines reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Hines joined the Saints' practice squad in mid-December after spending time earlier in the season with the Chargers. He was elevated to the active roster Saturday and played nine snaps (one on offense, eight on special teams) during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Falcons, when he returned one punt for 11 yards. Hines has the versatility and experience to garner offseason interest from teams looking to add depth to their backfield and can also contribute on special teams as a returner.

  • Jeff Wilson RB | MIA

    Jeff Wilson: Returns to practice squad

    Wilson reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Wilson was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's 38-10 loss to the Patriots on Sunday, failing to record any stats while playing six of the team's 56 offensive snaps. The running back appeared in three games with Miami this season, producing no output. Wilson will now likely look for an opportunity to compete for an active roster in the offseason.

  • Blake Watson RB | TEN

    Titans' Blake Watson: Inks future deal with Tennessee

    The Titans signed Watson (undisclosed) to a reserve/future contract Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

    Watson signed with the Titans' practice squad in late September after being let go by the Broncos with an injury settlement in late August due to a knee injury. He was placed on Tennessee's practice-squad injured list in early October due to an undisclosed issue and was not elevated to the active roster during the 2025 campaign. Watson will stick around in Tennessee and participate in offseason activities with an eye toward making the 53-man roster for the 2026 season.

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