NFL Roster Moves — September 7, 2026

The Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton, the Cowboys are placing left guard Tyler Smith on injured reserve after thumb surgery, and a wave of practice-squad moves hit the Browns, Buccaneers and Lions on the final Monday before the season opens

Monday's roster activity was headlined by two NFC departures and a steady stream of practice-squad shuffling as teams put the finishing touches on their Week 1 rosters. The Giants released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton, the Cowboys are sending left guard Tyler Smith to injured reserve after scheduled thumb surgery, and the official transactions feed brought a batch of practice-squad moves in Cleveland and Tampa Bay.

Detroit Lions

Signed LB Joe Bachie to the active roster from the practice squad; Bachie spent the offseason and preseason with Detroit after previous stints with the Colts, Titans, Bengals and Eagles.
Signed C Seth McLaughlin to the practice squad after waiving him last week.
Signed RB Jabari Small to the practice squad after waiving him last week.

NFC

New York Giants: Released WR Darius Slayton, who was set to make $13 million in the second year of his three-year, $36 million deal; also reported a practice-squad plan for DL Dean Lowry (per Jeremy Fowler, not official).
Dallas Cowboys: LG Tyler Smith is scheduled for Tuesday thumb surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, expected to miss 4-6 weeks; TJ Bass starts in Week 1 against the Giants.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Signed LB Caden Fordham to the practice squad; released CB Roman Parodie from the practice squad.
Washington Commanders: Reported return of WR Van Jefferson to the practice squad (per Jeremy Fowler, not official).

AFC

Cleveland Browns: Signed DT Zion Logue to the practice squad; released DT Tyreak Sapp from the practice squad.
Denver Broncos: Reported practice-squad signing of S Taylor Rapp (per Jeremy Fowler, not official).