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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.

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.