NFL Roster Moves — October 5, 2026
Monday's roster ledger includes seven transactions confirmed in ESPN's official feed and three separately reported moves, led by Pittsburgh's four changes and a reported retirement in Chicago
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Monday's transaction picture combines seven moves listed in ESPN's official NFL transactions feed with three additional moves reported by NFL writers but not listed there as official transactions. Pittsburgh accounted for four of the confirmed moves; the other confirmed changes include Dallas' return designation and waivers in Miami and Minnesota.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- CB Sean Murphy-Bunting — signed to the active roster.
- LB Marte Mapu — signed to the practice squad.
- DB Doneiko Slaughter — waived.
- DT Derrick Harmon — placed on injured reserve.
NFC
- Dallas Cowboys: G Tyler Smith — designated to return from injured reserve.
- Minnesota Vikings: WR Jeshaun Jones — waived.
- Philadelphia Eagles: RB Tank Bigsby — reported headed to injured reserve after core muscle surgery; not listed in ESPN's Oct. 5 transactions feed.
- Chicago Bears: DE Marcus Davenport — release reported by Ari Meirov after he requested it; Ian Rapoport reported Davenport has decided to retire. The release is not listed in ESPN's Oct. 5 feed.
- Seattle Seahawks: RB Joe Mixon — reported plan to sign to the practice squad after completing a medical exam; the move remained pending in the report.
AFC
- Miami Dolphins: RB Carlos Washington Jr. — waived.