Several teams across Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, and the National Hockey League announced recent roster moves and transactions as the 2026 seasons progress.
In baseball, the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Jackson Rees on a minor league contract, bolstering organizational pitching depth.
The NBA saw multiple roster adjustments. The Denver Nuggets signed guard Ryan Nembhard to a two-way contract while waiving guard KJ Simpson. The New York Knicks added guard Jaden Akins on a two-way deal and waived center N’Faly Dante, guard John Konchar, and forward Toby Okani. The Portland Trail Blazers released Lee Hyun-jung from their roster.
Meanwhile, NFL teams were active with signings, promotions, and injury-related moves ahead of Week 4. The Atlanta Falcons signed linebacker Brian Asamoah to their practice squad. The Baltimore Ravens promoted safety K’Von Wallace from the practice squad to their active roster and added center Andre James and guard Kyle Hergel to the practice squad. The Buffalo Bills re-signed defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis to the practice squad.
Carolina Panthers made multiple changes, promoting wide receiver David Moore and running back Anthony Tyus to the active roster. They placed cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Michael Jackson on injured reserve and waived linebacker Claudin Cherelus from injured reserve with an injury settlement. In addition, they signed defensive back Robert Rochell to the practice squad.
The Chicago Bears designated defensive back Kyler Gordon to return from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Cincinnati Bengals signed wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams to their practice squad. The Dallas Cowboys promoted defensive tackle Elijah Garcia to the active roster while placing safety Jalen Thompson and defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard on injured reserve. They also added defensive backs Alex Austin, Tyrek Funderburk, and Juanyeh Thomas to the practice squad.
Other NFL transactions include:
- Detroit Lions promoted linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga to the active roster and added wide receiver Lawrence Keys to the practice squad.
- Green Bay Packers signed guard Kevin Zeitler, placed wide receiver Jayden Reed on injured reserve, and added defensive tackle David Blay and wide receiver Coleman Owen to their practice squad.
- Houston Texans signed linebacker Chris Braswell to the active roster, placed defensive lineman Mario Edwards on injured reserve, added defensive tackle Aaron Graves, linebacker Caleb Johnson, and wide receiver Treyvhon Saunders to the practice squad, and released wide receiver Bryce Oliver.
- Las Vegas Raiders signed running back Owen Wright to the practice squad.
- Los Angeles Chargers added defensive end Myles Adams to the practice squad.
- Los Angeles Rams promoted running back Dean Connors to the active roster.
- Miami Dolphins re-signed defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. to the practice squad and designated defensive back Storm Duck to return from the PUP list.
- Minnesota Vikings added punter Johnny Hekker, running backs Audric Estime and Devin Neal, outside linebacker Keshawn Banks, and guard Josh Priebe to the practice squad.
- New England Patriots signed tackle Da’Metrius Weatherspoon to the practice squad.
- New York Giants released nose tackle Josh Tupou and signed quarterback Jake Haener to the practice squad.
- Philadelphia Eagles added defensive tackle Gabe Hall to the practice squad.
- San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Dante Pettis to the practice squad.
- Seattle Seahawks signed linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo and defensive tackle Gary Smith to the practice squad while releasing defensive back D’Anthony Bell and wide receiver Julian Hicks.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu to the active roster, placed wide receiver Jalen McMillan on injured reserve, and signed quarterback Brett Rypien to the practice squad.
- Washington Commanders added defensive end Charles Snowden to their practice squad.
In hockey, the Vegas Golden Knights secured the services of center William Karlsson on a two-year contract, aiming to strengthen their lineup for the ongoing NHL season.
The NFL also released the official injury report for Week 4, detailing player participation statuses and injury designations across teams as they prepare for upcoming matchups.