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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 Steelers signed Nichols to the practice squad Monday.

The Steelers waived Nichols during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back cleared waivers and chose to accept his invitation to the team's practice squad. The 25-year-old participated in all three preseason games, rushing 20 times for 87 yards and a touchdown.

The Steelers signed Homer to the practice squad Monday.

The Steelers released Homer during Sunday's cutdown day. Homer was quickly invited back to the team's practice squad due to a strong training camp. The running back played 10 regular-season games for the Bears in 2025, rushing once for a two-yard loss while also participating in 163 special teams snaps.

The Eagles signed Steele to the practice squad Monday.

The Eagles waived Steele last Saturday. The running back was able to clear waivers and was invited back to the team's practice squad as a free agent. Steele played in all three preseason games for the Eagles, logging 21 rush attempts for 58 yards as well as 14 receptions for 136 yards and two touchdowns. The 23-year-old will contribute to the practice squad as a reserve running back with dual-threat upside.

The Eagles signed Pierce to the practice squad Monday.

The Eagles cut Pierce on Sunday, and the running back was immediately welcomed onto the team's practice squad. Pierce spent four years with the Texans before shifting to the Chiefs for the 2025 season. The 26-year-old played one game during the 2025 regular season, rushing four times for 10 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.

The Jets signed Zappe to the practice squad Tuesday, Amanda Vogt of the team's official site reports.

The Jets cut Zappe last Saturday. The quarterback was competing for the No. 2 role behind Geno Smith but lost out to Cade Klubnik and Brady Cook. Zappe will now provide additional depth at the position and be ready to be elevated as an emergency quarterback if any of the first three options must miss time due to injury.