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NFL teams finalize rosters as preseason concludes for 2026

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

NFL teams finalize rosters as preseason concludes for 2026

Summary

NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters on Sunday following the conclusion of the 2026 preseason. Among the notable roster moves, the Green Bay Packers traded quarterback Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick. McCord, who performed well for Green Bay during the preseason, moves to Miami to serve as the backup to Malik Willis. Several players reached the active roster, including Alijah Clark for the Dallas Cowboys and Kevin Jobity for the Pittsburgh Steelers, while others were released as franchises trimmed their squads. The league-wide deadline marks the transition from exhibition play to the regular season schedule.

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•The Green Bay Packers traded quarterback Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins.
•Alijah Clark made the Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster.
•Kevin Jobity earned a spot on the Pittsburgh Steelers final roster.
•Dion Wilson, Jawhar Jordan, and Fadil Diggs were among those released by their respective teams.
•Kingsley Jonathan will begin the regular season on the injured reserve list.

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