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Long has been traded from Jacksonville to the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Long will get a fresh start after spending 2025 in a depth role for Jacksonville. After being selected by Miami in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Long has been used primarily as a blocker, though he did log career highs with 12 catches, 85 yards and two touchdowns over nine regular-season contests with the Jaguars last year. Trey McBride is the clear-cut top dog at tight end for Arizona, so Long doesn't figure to have a major offensive role with his new club.

The Rams waived Villari on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Villari joined Los Angeles as an undrafted free agent in late April and played in all three of the team's preseason games, catching one of two targets for 24 yards. The Syracuse product has intriguing versatility, as he logged some time as a quarterback and also was used often as a rusher during college. Villari is a candidate to settle in with the Rams' practice squad if he goes through waivers unclaimed.

The Rams waived Jones on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Jones signed with Los Angeles as an undrafted free agent in late April and stuck with the organization throughout the preseason. However, the Rams have a crowded tight-end room, so Jones was never expected to make the roster cut.

The Texans are slated to waive Pryor, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Pryor spent much of last season on Houston's practice squad, then signed a reserve/future deal with the team in January. He saw action in all three of the team's preseason contests and caught two of five targets for 19 yards. Pryor is a candidate to return to the practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Houston waived Hansen on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hansen joined the Texans as an undrafted free agent in early June and saw action in two preseason contests, catching both of his targets for seven yards. Per Wilson, Hansen made a positive impression during training camp and has a chance to be a part of Houston's practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

The Giants released Deguara on Saturday.

Since his rookie contract with the Packers ran out after the 2023 season, Deguara has split time between the Jaguars and Cardinals the last two years, combining for six catches (on eight targets) for 35 yards and one TD in 27 regular-season appearances. He then joined the 49ers at the start of training camp but was cut Monday before joining the Giants, playing preseason Week 3 and then getting cut again.

The Saints waived Mitchell-Paden on Saturday.

Since going undrafted in 2022, Mitchell-Paden has spent time with three different teams (the Browns, Ravens and Saints). New Orleans claimed him off waivers last October, but he made just two appearances with his new squad before landing on IR ahead of Week 18. If he clears waivers, Mitchell-Paden will be free to sign with another organization.

Roush brought in one of two targets for 19 yards in the Bears' 24-15 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday.

The rookie tight end's one catch was especially timely, as it came on fourth down during the Bears' second possession. Roush wrapped up his first pro preseason with a 5-64-0 line on eight targets across three games, and he'll now head into the regular season with a seemingly locked-in No. 3 role behind Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet.

Trigg (toe) failed to haul in any of his three targets during the Cowboys' preseason loss to the Saints on Friday.

Trigg had been dealing with a toe injury but managed to suit up for the team's preseason finale and ended up getting the start. The 24-year-old could be a candidate to land on Dallas' practice squad should he fail to earn a spot on the team's active roster.

The Falcons waived Simon on Saturday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Simon signed a reserve/future deal with the team in January but didn't impress enough to earn a roster spot. The 25-year-old spent last season on Atlanta's practice squad, where he could return should he go unclaimed on waivers.