Chicago Bears waive running back Salvon Ahmed during roster reductions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Chicago Bears are releasing running back Salvon Ahmed as the team reduces its roster to meet league requirements. Ahmed competed for a depth position in the backfield throughout the preseason after arriving as a camp standout. His departure narrows the team's options at the running back position as the front office finalizes the depth chart. The roster move leaves Roschon Johnson as a primary contender for the remaining spot in the rotation. The team is currently processing multiple personnel changes ahead of the upcoming regular season. Further roster updates are expected as the organization continues to set its team composition.
- •Chicago Bears waive running back Salvon Ahmed.
- •Ahmed competed against Roschon Johnson for a depth roster spot.
- •The move comes as the team undergoes mandatory roster cuts.
- •The team is tracking additional player movements as the final roster takes shape.
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Bears waive preseason standout running back among roster cuts
"The Chicago Bears are waiving preseason favorite Salvon Ahmed, who was competing for the third running back spot.
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