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Eight NFL teams make practice squad changes
On Wednesday, eight NFL teams changed their practice squads.
The Cleveland Browns signed defensive tackle Eric Johnson II and released defensive end Nadame Tucker.
The Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders each signed a player, while the Seahawks also released guard Evan Beerntsen.
The Kansas City Chiefs released running back Nathan Carter, and the 49ers released linebacker Eugene Asante.
These moves alter the teams’ practice-squad rosters, which are separate from their active rosters.
The teams did not announce any further steps.
Eight NFL teams made practice squad roster moves on Wednesday, according to Pro Football Rumors.
The Cleveland Browns signed defensive tackle Eric Johnson II and released defensive end Nadame Tucker.
The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive tackle Naquan Jones and released linebacker Eugene Asante.
The Seattle Seahawks signed linebacker Josh Ross and released guard Evan Beerntsen.
The Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams and Washington Commanders also made practice squad changes.
- Who
- Eight NFL teams: the Browns, Texans, Chiefs, Rams, 49ers, Seahawks and Commanders are named in the transaction list.
- What
- The teams made practice squad signings and releases.
- When
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Where
- The transactions involved NFL teams; specific locations are not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Teams listed
- Browns, Texans, Chiefs, Rams, 49ers, Seahawks and Commanders
- Browns
- Signed DT Eric Johnson II; released DE Nadame Tucker
- Texans
- Signed LB Jamal Hill
- Chiefs
- Released RB Nathan Carter
- Rams
- Signed DT Jalen Hunt
- 49ers
- Signed DT Naquan Jones; released LB Eugene Asante
- Seahawks
- Signed LB Josh Ross; released G Evan Beerntsen