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Abanikanda signed a practice-squad contract with the Cowboys on Tuesday.

Abanikanda was with Dallas during training camp and played in all three of the team's preseason games, rushing 22 times for 91 yards while catching three of four targets for 16 yards. He was cut Sunday but cleared waivers and will stay with the Cowboys as part of the practice squad. Abanikanda hasn't logged a regular-season NFL snap since 2023, when he appeared in six contests for the Jets and rushed 22 times for 70 yards.

Wilson was signed to the Browns' practice squad Monday.

After recently being waived by Cleveland, Wilson will now be brought back as a member of the Browns' practice squad. The 22-year-old finished his final collegiate season at Baylor, where he caught 44 passes for 591 yards and five touchdowns while also playing a prominent role on special teams.

The Browns signed Swingson to the practice squad Tuesday.

Swinson failed to crack the Packers' 53-man roster and was waived by the team Sunday. He'll get a fresh opportunity in Cleveland and would be a candidate for elevation to the active roster if one of Harold Fannin, Blake Whiteheart or Carsen Ryan were to miss time. Swinson has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game since entering the league in May of 2024 as an undrafted free agent.

The Panthers signed Moore to their practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Moore will stick around in Carolina, albeit on the practice squad, after previously being released by the team. The 31-year-old caught just one pass across four appearances with the Panthers last season. He will likely only be elevated should the team suffer injuries at the position.

The Bengals signed Clifford to the practice squad Monday.

The Bengals waived Clifford during Sunday's cutdown day. The quarterback was able to clear waivers and has now returned to the team. Clifford will likely return to the active roster if Joe Burrow or Joe Flacco suffers an injury that requires them to miss time.

Chicago signed Scott to its practice squad Tuesday.

After spending his rookie season playing third fiddle to veteran Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, Scott was replaced on the Vikings' depth chart by rookie sixth-rounder Demond Claiborne during training camp and cuts. His ability as a receiver could create at least a little fantasy intrigue if he finds his way onto the field with the Bears during the regular season.

The Bengals signed Hudson to the practice squad Tuesday.

While Hudson was unable to make the Bengals' initial 53-man roster, the organization still wants the tight end around. If Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All or Jack Endries must miss time due to injury, Hudson will likely be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster to fill the open role.

The Browns signed McLaughlin to the practice squad Tuesday.

McLaughlin was waived by the Broncos on Sunday but will get a new opportunity with the Browns, where he would be a top candidate for elevation to the active roster if one of Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson or Raheim Sanders miss time. McLaughlin appeared in eight regular-season games for Denver last year, logging 37 carries for 187 yards and a touchdown while adding four catches on six targets for 27 yards.

The Panthers signed Dodson to their practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Dodson is headed to Carolina after being let go by Miami on Sunday. The 28-year-old racked up 129 tackles (72 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and an interception across 16 games with the Dolphins last season, and he can contribute on both defense and special teams if called up by the Panthers.

Chicago signed Ahmed to its practice squad Monday.

Ahmed made a late push for a spot on the Bears' initial 53-man roster for 2026, showing off some capability as a receiver during the preseason, but he just missed the cut before being brought onto the practice squad. With that said, his status will be worth monitoring as early as Week 1 if Kyle Monangai (knee) proves unavailable to start the regular season.