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The Ravens signed Johnson to the practice squad Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

Johnson joined the Ravens in early August with the aim of making the 53-man roster, but he failed to beat out Rasheen Ali for the RB4 spot. Johnson will return to the Ravens on the practice squad and is a candidate to be elevated to the active roster if Ali, Keaton Mitchell, Justice Hill or Derrick Henry are unable to play. Johnson logged 46 carries for 163 yards and two touchdowns while adding five catches (on eight targets) for 26 yards across the Ravens' three preseason games.

The Raiders are placing O'Connell (wrist) on injured reserve, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Las Vegas general manger John Spytek said Wednesday that O'Connell is recovering from surgery undergone to address the right wrist fracture he suffered this preseason, per McFadden. As a response, Raiders traded for Kenny Pickett (hamstring) from Cleveland to back up Geno Smith on Monday. O'Connell will be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season as a result of his placement on IR, and once healthy it seems as though he'll slide to the No. 3 quarterback spot behind Pickett.

Dippre was signed to the Patriots' practice squad Wednesday.

Dippre went unclaimed on waivers after being let go Tuesday, and he will now remain in New England as a member of the team's practice unit. The tight end will look to impress in order to potentially earn an elevation to the active roster at some point this season to make his NFL debut.

Watson was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday.

Watson cleared waivers after being cut loose Tuesday, ultimately deciding to hang around Kansas City as a member of the practice unit. The tight end will look to earn an elevation to the active roster at some point this season to make his NFL debut.

Tonyan was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday.

Tonyan was released by the team Tuesday, but he ultimately decided to stick around Kansas City as a member of the practice squad. The tight end has played in 90 regular-season contests in his NFL career, so he'll provide the Chiefs with a rather experienced depth option in 2025.

James (finger) returned to practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

James missed some time early in training camp due to a knee injury and then broke a finger not long afterward that required surgery, resulting in him missing the 49ers' entire preseason slate. Despite the time away from the field, the rookie fifth-round pick survived roster cuts and resides in a backfield led by Christian McCaffrey and followed by newcomer Brian Robinson and second-year pro Isaac Guerendo. As a result, James may be a regular inactive on game days, even when he's healthy enough to be available.

The Commanders signed Moore to the practice squad Wednesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Moore failed to make the Commanders' 53-man roster after logging just one catch (on three targets) for five yards across two preseason games. The 2016 fourth-rounder will remain with the team on the practice squad and could be elevated to the active roster if the Commanders require depth at wide receiver.

Presley was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday.

Presley was cut loose by the team Monday, but he ultimately cleared waivers. He will now open the 2025 campaign as a member of the practice unit in Kansas City and look to earn an elevation to the active roster for his NFL debut.

The Commanders signed Jones to the practice squad Wednesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

The undrafted rookie out of UCF didn't crack Washington's 53-man roster after logging three catches (on five targets) for 17 yards across three preseason games. Jones will stick around on the team's practice squad to provide organizational depth at wide receiver.

Holiday was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday.

Holiday went unclaimed after being waived Tuesday, ultimately deciding to stick around Kansas City as a member of the team's practice unit. The wide receiver will look to earn an elevation to the active roster at some point this season to make his NFL debut.