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The Seahawks signed Jones to the practice squad Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

The Seahawks waived Jones during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back was a practice squad staple in 2025 and immediately went to reprise his role in 2026 after clearing waivers. Jones was elevated to the active roster for three regular-season games with the Seahawks in 2025, rushing four times for 32 yards. The 29-year-old also played in the wild-card game against the 49ers and the Super Bowl against the Patriots, accumulating 39 total snaps and six rushes for 10 yards over the two playoff contests.

The 49ers signed Pauling to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

The 49ers waived Pauling during Sunday's cutdown day. The undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame cleared waivers and had a successful enough training camp to be invited to the practice squad. The wide receiver participated in all three preseason games, catching three of his five targets for eight yards.

The 49ers signed Grimes to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

The 49ers waived Grimes during Sunday's cutdown day. The undrafted free agent out of NC State had a strong enough postseason to be awarded an invite to the 49ers' practice squad. The wide receiver participated in the team's first preseason game against the Titans, catching his sole target for seven yards.

The 49ers signed Hodge to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

The 49ers released Hodge on Sunday after signing the wide receiver in early August. The 31-year-old quickly accepted the team's practice squad invitation and will continue to provide veteran depth to the organization through the start of the regular season. Hodge participated in all three preseason games, catching seven passes for 71 yards.

The Steelers signed Johnson to the practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

The Raiders let Johnson go during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver was dropped by the Steelers in early June but will return to the franchise's practice squad for the regular season. Johnson played in three regular-season games for the Steelers in 2025, catching one pass for nine yards.

The Steelers signed Smith to the practice squad Monday.

The Steelers waived Smith on Sunday, and he cleared waivers and has rejoined the Steelers on the practice squad. The 27-year-old participated in the first and last preseason games for the team, catching four of his five targets for 17 yards.

The Eagles signed Covey to the practice squad Monday.

The Eagles let Covey go during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver had a strong enough training camp to receive an invitation back to the team's practice squad. Covey participated in all three preseason games, catching five of his eight targets for 44 yards and a touchdown.

The Jets signed Pritchett to the practice squad Monday, Eric Allen and Amanda Vogt of the team's official site report.

The Jets waived Pritchett during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver cleared waivers and has once again earned a practice squad role similar to the one he had during the 2025 season. The second-year player out of South Alabama was not elevated to the active roster for any games in 2025 and is still waiting to appear in his first NFL regular-season game.

The Jets signed McClain to the practice squad Monday, Eric Allen and Amanda Vogt of the team's official site report.

The Jets waived McClain during Sunday's cutdown day. The undrafted free agent out of Arizona State cleared waivers and now rejoins the team that took a shot on him in early May. McClain played in all three preseason games, catching three of his six targets for 33 yards.

The Jets cut Camper from the practice squad Wednesday, Amanda Vogt of the team's official site reports.

The Jets waived Camper during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver cleared waivers and signed with the team's practice squad Monday before being cut Wednesday to make room for offensive lineman Kohl Levao.