NFL Roster Moves — September 8, 2026

With the regular season set to kick off Thursday in Melbourne, Tuesday's official transaction wire was largely practice-squad churn and injured-reserve settlements — plus two notable items at the top of the sheet. The Buccaneers formally announced quarterback Baker Mayfield's three-year, $165 million extension, the largest contract in franchise history, and the Vikings officially signed safety Harrison Smith to a one-year deal worth $12.25 million with a $16.25 million maximum.

Indianapolis Colts

• Signed OT Luke Tenuta off the practice squad to the active roster.
• Waived CB Jaylon Jones in the corresponding move.
• Signed TE Kenny Fletcher Jr. to the practice squad.

Cleveland Browns

• Signed WR Bub Means to the practice squad.
• Signed DE Nadame Tucker to the practice squad.
• Released WR Bryce Oliver from the practice squad.
• Released P Wes Pahl from the practice squad.

Houston Texans

• Signed C Gavin Gerhardt to the practice squad.
• Signed QB Mark Gronowski to the practice squad.
• Released DE Dominic Bailey from the practice squad.
• Released C Ka'ena DeCambra from the practice squad.
• Waived DT Kyonte Hamilton from injured reserve with an injury settlement.

NFC

• Atlanta Falcons: Released DB Darren Hall from injured reserve with an injury settlement.
• Detroit Lions: Waived C Michael Niese from injured reserve with an injury settlement.
• Minnesota Vikings: Signed S Harrison Smith to a one-year contract; placed TE Benjamin Yurosek on injured reserve in the corresponding move.
• Seattle Seahawks: Waived LB Aaron Smith from injured reserve with an injury settlement.
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Announced QB Baker Mayfield's three-year, $165 million extension through 2029 — the largest contract in franchise history ($55 million per year).

AFC

• Denver Broncos: Waived LB Drew Sanders from injured reserve.