NFL Roster Moves — September 9, 2026
Wednesday's transaction sheet was headlined by the Cowboys placing left guard Tyler Smith on injured reserve and the Seahawks' late safety adjustments for the opener, with practice-squad shuffling across the league as Week 1 begins
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The final day before the season-opening kickoff brought a modest wave of roster movement, headlined by the Cowboys officially placing left guard Tyler Smith on injured reserve (designated for return) after his thumb surgery and the Seahawks' late adjustments at safety for Wednesday night's opener against the Patriots. Dallas also promoted guard Nick Leverett to the active roster and added veteran guard Laken Tomlinson to the practice squad, while Washington cleared three players off injured reserve via injury settlements.
Dallas Cowboys
- Placed G Tyler Smith on reserve/injured (designated for return); sidelined a minimum of four games after thumb surgery.
- Signed G Nick Leverett from the practice squad to the active roster.
- Signed G Laken Tomlinson to the practice squad as insurance at the position.
Seattle Seahawks
- Signed S AJ Finley from the practice squad to the active roster, adding depth with Ty Okada (hamstring) out and Nick Emmanwori (ankle) ruled out for tonight's opener.
- Waived G Bryce Cabeldue in the corresponding move.
- Elevated S Rodney Thomas II from the practice squad for the opener.
- Elevated RB Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad for the opener.
Washington Commanders
- Waived LB Curtis Jacobs from injured reserve with an injury settlement.
- Waived WR Jacoby Jones from injured reserve with an injury settlement.
- Waived TE Quentin Moore from injured reserve with an injury settlement.
NFC
- Atlanta Falcons: Signed DT Zacch Pickens to the practice squad.
- Carolina Panthers: Signed OLB Jeremiah Moon to the practice squad; released OLB Cam Gill from the practice squad.
- Chicago Bears: Signed DB Keidron Smith to the practice squad; released DB Beanie Bishop from the suspended list with an injury settlement.
- Green Bay Packers: Signed RB Damon Bankston and S Kahlef Hailassie to the practice squad; released S Murvin Kenion III from the practice squad.
- Minnesota Vikings: Signed OLB Jihad Ward to the practice squad.
AFC
- New England Patriots: Elevated RB Lan Larison and P Mitch Wishnowsky from the practice squad for Wednesday night's opener at Seattle.