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NFL Teams Make a Series of Roster Moves
Five NFL teams made roster moves on Thursday, Oct.
22, 2026.
Atlanta designated tackle Cameron Williams for return and waived defensive back Malcolm DeWalt.
Chicago elevated linebacker Buddy Johnson and running back Zavier Scott from its practice squad.
Detroit signed wide receiver DeAndre Carter from its practice squad.
New England elevated two players, offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson and linebacker Benton Whitley, while Philadelphia waived tight end E.J. Jenkins.
The moves affect several teams' rosters, but no further details or next steps were given.
Several NFL teams made roster moves on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The Atlanta Falcons designated Cameron Williams for return and waived Malcolm DeWalt.
The Chicago Bears elevated Buddy Johnson and Zavier Scott.
The Detroit Lions signed DeAndre Carter from their practice squad.
The New England Patriots elevated Xavier Newman-Johnson and Benton Whitley.
The Philadelphia Eagles waived E.J. Jenkins.
- Who
- The Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.
- What
- The teams made a series of roster moves, including elevations, a signing, a designation for return and waivers.
- When
- Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Falcons
- Cameron Williams designated for return; Malcolm DeWalt waived
- Bears
- Buddy Johnson and Zavier Scott elevated
- Lions
- DeAndre Carter signed from the practice squad
- Patriots
- Xavier Newman-Johnson and Benton Whitley elevated
- Eagles
- E.J. Jenkins waived