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Last updated: August 30, 2026, 6:25 AM ET

NFL Transactions

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired quarterback Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, sending a sixth-round pick in 2028 to Miami. Ewers, completed 66.3% of his passes in four games last season. The Dallas Cowboys also made a significant move, trading for offensive tackle Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers, sending a 2027 third- and sixth-round pick to Pittsburgh while receiving Jones and a fourth-round pick in 2027. The Giants also bolstered their defensive line, landing defensive tackle CJ Okoye from the Baltimore Ravens for a 2028 seventh-round pick, reuniting the 24-year-old with coach John Harbaugh. The Carolina Panthers signed veteran inside linebacker Bobby Okereke to a one-year deal, per a source.

Roster Cuts and Moves

The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. and punter Mitch Wishnowsky, according to a source, as part of the league-wide cutdown. The full roster tracker also confirms the Giants' acquisition of defensive tackle CJ Okoye, among other moves across all 32 teams. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders face five key questions ahead of cutdown day, including whether to keep three quarterbacks. The Cowboys learned that outside linebacker Marist Liufau will undergo surgery as early as Monday after fracturing his left forearm in Friday's preseason finale.

Player Status and Coach Updates

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he "fully anticipates" running back Josh Jacobs being on the roster despite Jacobs facing two misdemeanor charges. In Tampa, Buccaneers GM Jason Licht expressed he is "very optimistic" about re-signing quarterback Baker Mayfield beyond the 2026 season, though Mayfield said he felt "disrespected" in negotiations. Dolphins coach Jeff Haberley said success this season is "not just defined by winning" and won't measure the team efforts solely on wins and losses. The Baltimore Ravens will monitor kicker Tyler Loop after he missed field goals of 51 and 58 yards Friday, drawing boos at M&T Bank Stadium.

Betting Markets and League Trends

Polymarket US withdrew its plans to offer betting on Patrick Mahomes' return to the field, a type of wager the NFL says should be prohibited. In other news, six NFL teams are now using GoPro cameras on their quarterbacks, but not always for the reasons one might assume.

Fantasy and Projections

Adam Schefter's cheat sheet is back, featuring his favorite picks at any draft level, including sleepers. For those drafting in 10-team leagues, best picks by draft slot are outlined for rounds one and four 1 and. Projecting the season's best pass rushers, A new projection sees Aidan Hutchinson leading the sack race ahead of Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons, per Seth Walder.

Team Evaluations

The NFL roster progress report evaluates all 257 picks, including when Fernando Mendoza may start and expectations for Deonte Styles, Ja'Kobi Lane and Cashius Howell. Ben Solak ranked every team by watchability, excitement, fun and intrigue, starting with Chicago as the most must-watch.

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