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        <p>The Chiefs have three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster, but Chris Oladokun is not among them. </p><p>Oladokun was waived with an injury designation on Sunday, which means he'll revert to injured reserve if he goes unclaimed and won't be able to play this season unless he's released with an injury settlement. Oladokun started the final two games of last season and has been in the organization since 2022. </p><p>Patrick Mahomes will be backed up by Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier this season. </p><p>The Chiefs also announced that they have released defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, who played for the team in 2019 and re-signed with them earlier this month. </p><p>Linebacker Cole Christiansen, cornerback Kaiir Elam, and cornerback Kader Kohou were released as well. Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott will remain on the physically unable to perform list while wide receiver Jimmy Holiday landed on injured reserve. </p><p>The Chiefs rounded out the day's moves by waiving defensive linemen Vincent Anthony, Cole Brevard, Ethan Hurkett, Niles King, Amari McNeill, Damon Payne, and Tyreke Smith; linebackers Kam Arnold, Wesley Bissainthe, and Cam Jones; wide receivers Andrew Armstrong, Jason Brownlee, Jacob DeJesus, Omari Evans, Xavier Loyd, and Jeff Weimer; running backs Emari Demercado, Jaydn Ott, and EJ Smith; offensive linemen Ethan Driskell, Chukwuebuka Godrick, C.J. Hanson, Pete Nygra, Esa Pole, and Josh Thompson; defensive backs Tanner McCalister, D'Arco Perkins-McAllister, DeShon Singleton, Melvin Smith, and Zelmar Vedder; and tight ends Mason Pline and Tre Watson.</p>
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        <p>The Seahawks cut cornerback Trevon Diggs on Sunday. It's not a permanent farewell.</p><p>Via Greg Bell of the <i>Tacoma News Tribune</i>, G.M. John Schneider said Sunday that the team <span class="LinkEnhancement"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/gbellseattle/status/2094196857786572886?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">intends to add Diggs to the practice squad</a></span>.</p><p>Because Diggs is a vested veteran, he won't be required to pass through waivers. He could, in theory, sign with any other team's 53-man roster or practice squad. Given his recent arrival to Seattle, however, it's likely there won't be a high demand for his services elsewhere.</p><p>Schneider said the players, coaches, and staff love Diggs, and that he needs more time to acclimate.</p><p>Diggs was a second-round pick of the Cowboys in 2020. He was a two-time Pro Bowler in Dallas.</p>
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        <p>Tony Jefferson remains a Charger.</p><p>Although the Chargers were expecting to <span class="LinkEnhancement"><a class="Link" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chargers-cut-veteran-safety-tony-jefferson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cut Jefferson</a></span> as one of their moves to get down to 53 players today, they ended up keeping Jefferson on the roster.</p><p>According to Adam Schefter, the Chargers decided to keep Jefferson after trading cornerback Avery Smith and defensive lineman TeRah Edwards, which opened up two roster spots.</p><p>So, for now anyway, Jefferson remains in Los Angeles and remains a Charger.</p>
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        <p>Defensive tackle Aaron Donald returned to the Rams' roster on Sunday and he returned to the field with the team later in the day. </p><p>Video from Rams practice shows Donald going through drills with his teammates for the first time since he retired after the 2023 season. Donald worked out at the team's facility on his own multiple times while making up his mind about ending that retirement to suit up alongside Myles Garrett on the team's defensive line. </p><p>That became reality on Sunday and Donald's presence on the practice field shows that he'll be pushing to get on the field when the Rams face the 49ers in Australia to open the season. </p><p>That game is on September 10, so there's a little more than a week of time for Donald to work with the team before they are on the field in Melbourne.</p>
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        <p>The Panthers have set their initial 53-player roster.</p><p>They announced they waived cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson, cornerback Cam Miller, safety Demani Richardson, outside linebacker Isaiah Smith, linebacker Maz Mwansa, defensive tackle Parker Petersen, offensive lineman Isaia Glass, cornerback Devonta Smith, linebacker Maema Njongmeta, center Nick Samac, running back Tre Tyus, cornerback Corey Thornton, wide receiver Casey Washington, wide receiver Ja'seem Reed, linebacker Trevin Wallace and defensive tackle Jared Harrison-Hunte.</p><p>The Panthers also released 10 vested veterans, terminating the contracts of wide receiver David Moore, defensive tackle Elijah Garcia, offensive lineman Jake Curhan, cornerback Robert Rochell, safety Isaiah Simmons, outside linebacker Cam Gill, offensive lineman Ja'Tyre Carter, quarterback Kyle Trask, tight end James Mitchell and outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon.</p><p>Running back Trevor Etienne and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott went on injured reserve with designations to return.</p><p>Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk was waived with an injury designation.</p><p>The team also placed right tackle Taylor Moton on the reserve/non-football illness list, and left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton on reserve/physically unable to perform list.</p><p>The Panthers traded a 2028 sixth-round pick to the Chargers for defensive tackle TeRah Edwards.</p><p>With those moves, the Panthers are at the 53-man limit, and can establish a practice squad on Monday.</p>
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        <p>The Raiders have officially set their first 53-man roster under head coach Klint Kubiak.</p><p>Las Vegas waived quarterback Jacob Clark, defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland, offensive lineman Braeden Daniels, long snapper Tyler Duzansky, tight end Patrick Gurd, defensive end Jahfari Harvey, running back Roman Hemby, offensive tackle Niklas Henning, receiver Shedrick Jackson, offensive tackle Isaiah Jatta, safety Devin Lafayette, defensive tackle Treven Ma’ae, kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, offensive tackle Kamar Missouri, cornerback Caleb Offord, cornerback Devyn Perkins, center Will Putnam, defensive end Cian Slone, linebacker Zavian Sorey Jr., defensive tackle Gary Smith III, cornerback Greedy Vance, offensive tackle Dalton Wagner, and receiver E.J. Williams.</p><p>The Raiders released receiver Phillip Dorsett, receiver Brandon Johnson, linebacker Buddy Johnson, linebacker Cameron McGrone, tight end Chris Myarick, running back Dare Ogunbowale, tight end Albert Okwuegbunam Jr., linebacker Segun Olubi, and receiver Deven Thompkins.</p><p>Receiver Chase Roberts has been waived with an injury designation.</p><p>Finally, defensive end Keyon Crawford and tight end Carter Runyon were both placed on injured reserve. But Runyon has been designated to return, which means he’ll be eligible to play in Week 5.</p>
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        <p>The Steelers' 53-man roster includes a player who spent all of training camp and the preseason on the physically unable to perform list.</p><p>Cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who has been a hold-in since camp opened, is now on the 53-man roster. Which makes sense. He's not injured; he's simply waiting for the contract he hasn't gotten.</p><p>To get to the in-season maximum, the Steelers waived these players: DL Kyler Baugh; DB Devan Boykin; DB Sebastian Castro; DL Anthony Goodlow; WR Max Hurleman; DB D'Shawn Jamison; OL Steven Jones; TE Lance Mason; TE Lake McRee; OL Doug Nester; RB Lew Nichols; DB Doneiko Slaughter; WR Brandon Smith; LB Julius Welschof; and LB Jacoby Windmon.</p><p>The following vested veterans were terminated: LB Malik Harrison; RB Travis Homer; DL Dean Lowry; DL Esezi Otomewo; and LB Elandon Roberts.</p><p>Defensive back DeShon Elliott and offensive lineman Jack Driscoll were placed on IR, with a designation to return, and defensive back Donte Kent landed on the reserve/PUP list.</p><p>The Steelers released eleven players on Friday and two on Saturday.</p>
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        <p>Get ready, because No. 99 is back. </p><p>Aaron Donald has officially decided to come out of retirement, the Rams announced on Sunday. </p><p>According to multiple reports, Donald has agreed to a one-year deal worth $20 million that can escalate up to $30 million for 2026. </p><p>Donald, a three-time AP defensive player of the year, retired after the 2023 season and has spent the last two years out of football. When the Rams traded for Myles Garrett, buzz began to form that Donald could come out of retirement to play with him, forming an impressive duo along the L.A. defensive front. Donald took the month to work out and decide, and now he’s back.</p><p>Donald was a first-team All-Pro eight times and made the Pro Bowl in each of his 10 seasons with the Rams. The No. 13 overall pick of the 2014 draft, Donald has registered 111.0 sacks with 176 tackles for loss and 260 quarterback hits in his career.</p><p>Now 35, he will be a significant piece as the Rams will look to make it back to the Super Bowl, which will be played at their home field of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in February.</p>
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        <p>Aaron Donald has made it official, coming out of retirement after two seasons off to play for the Rams in 2026.</p><p>Just after the news broke, Donald spoke with reporter Jordan Schultz of the Schultz Report to explain his decision.</p><p>“I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game <span class="LinkEnhancement"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2094153263373549912?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">at a high level and be durable</a></span>,” Donald said. “I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys.</p><p>“We back.”</p><p>Schultz adds that Donald will be back at the Rams' facility later on Sunday to take part in meetings. </p><p>A three-time AP defensive player of the year, Donald registered 111.0 sacks, 176 tackles for loss, and 260 QB hits in his 10 seasons with the Rams. Now he’s back to play with Myles Garrett as the club tries to make it back to the Super Bowl, which will be played at SoFi Stadium in February.</p>
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        <p>Aaron Donald is back, but when will he officially be back?</p><p>Per a source with knowledge of the situation, a Week 1 debut remains "possible" for Donald. It hinges on how his ongoing ramp-up efforts unfold.</p><p>If he had returned earlier this month, he would have been on track for 30-40 snaps in the regular-season opener.</p><p>The Rams open the season in Australia on September 10. They reportedly will arrive a day before the game, giving them extra time to get Donald ready at the team facility.</p><p>The specific timing of Donald's return opens the door to the possibility that Donald will be placed on the reserve/PUP or reserve/NFI list to start the season. There has been some chatter that Donald had hoped to go that route; however, the Rams (we're told) want him back "ASAP."</p><p>His contract is structured to let him miss two games but still make his full $20 million base compensation package. He has 53-man roster bonuses of $666,667 that max out at $10 million.</p><p>Regardless, he'll be back. Whether that's in Week 1 or Week 2 or later remains to be seen.</p>
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        <p>He's back.</p><p>And the return of defensive tackle Aaron Donald has been memorialized in a contract that replaces the $30 million salary on the one year that remained on his prior deal, when he retired after the 2023 season.</p><p>Per a source with knowledge of the contract, here are the details:</p><p>1. 2026 base salary: $10 million.</p><p>2. 2026 53-man roster bonus: $666,667 per game, with a maximum of 15 games.</p><p>3. 2026 playoff qualification incentive: $2.5 million, if he plays at least 15 percent of the regular-season defensive snaps.</p><p>4. 2026 wild-card incentive: $1.25 million, if active for the game (or if the Rams earn a bye).</p><p>5. 2026 divisional-round incentive: $1.25 million, if active for the game.</p><p>6. 2026 conference championship incentive: $2.5 million, if the team wins the game, if he participates in at least 20 percent of the defensive snaps in the NFC Championship, and if he participates in at least 15 percent of the regular-season snaps.</p><p>7. 2026 Super Bowl incentive: $2.5 million, if the team wins the game, if he participates in at least 20 percent of the defensive snaps in the Super Bowl, and if he participates in at least 15 percent of the regular-season snaps.</p><p>That's a maximum of $30 million. But it ultimately hinges on getting to the Super Bowl and winning it.</p><p>Which is one of the big reasons why he's coming back, after two years out of football.</p>
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