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

The Seahawks waived Wright on Sunday; however, the running back showed enough value in training camp to receive an invitation to the team's practice squad once he cleared waivers. Wright played in the last two preseason contests for the Seahawks, rushing 23 times for 114 yards and a touchdown.

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 Dinkins to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

The 49ers waived Dinkins during Sunday's cutdown day. The tight end cleared waivers and has rejoined the 49ers, who signed him to a three-year contract Aug. 22. Dinkins has a good chance to be elevated to the active roster if George Kittle (Achilles), Jake Tonges, Luke Farrell or Brayden Willis (concussion) misses time due to injury.

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

The 49ers waived McCormick during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back had a strong preseason, rushing 23 times for 99 yards and a touchdown. The team invited the 25-year-old to the practice squad as soon as he cleared waivers.

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 McRee to the practice squad Monday.

The Steelers waived McRee during Sunday's cutdown day. The undrafted free agent out of USC played well enough throughout training camp to receive an invitation to the team's practice squad. McRee participated in all three preseason games, catching five of his nine targets for 60 yards and a touchdown.

The Steelers signed Hurleman to the practice squad Monday.

The Steelers waived Hurleman during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver cleared waivers and will once again sign with the practice squad. Hurleman spent the entirety of the 2025 season on the Steelers' practice squad but did not participate in any regular-season games.