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This piece previews 25 players who aren’t free agents yet but are considered likely cut candidates to clear cap space for the 2026 NFL offseason, detailing why each could be released (e.g., guaranteed money, dead money, performance declines) across several teams, with examples like the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill as a springboard for broader cap moves.
The 2026 trade deadline concluded with 27 of the NBA’s 30 teams making deals through Feb. 4, reshaping rosters across both conferences. Notable moves include the Hawks adding Kuminga and Landale, the Celtics upgrading with Vučević, the Cavaliers swapping Darius Garland for James Harden, the Wizards adding Anthony Davis, and the Clippers reconfiguring with Garland, Bennedict Mathurin and Ivica Zubac trades. Other impact swaps centered on Pistons (Huerter), Pacers (Zubac), Hornets ( Branham/White), Lakers (Kennard), and multiple depth-shifts across Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Portland and Utah. The piece also threads in stat-minded notes—from efficiency and rebounding to ball movement and shooting—as context for how these trades might influence the playoff race.
The Chicago Bulls executed seven trades at the NBA trade deadline, moving eight players (including Dosunmu, Vučević, White and Dalen Terry) and adding seven new players—Jaden Ivey, Nick Richards, Leonard Miller, Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons, Guerschon Yabusele and Rob Dillingham—while also benefiting from prior deals that brought Dario Šarić. They’ve expanded their draft-exchange with 14 total second-round picks and are pursuing cap flexibility for a youth-focused rebuild, all amid lingering chatter about a Giannis Antetokounmpo-sized upgrade that remains unlikely given their assets.
The New England Patriots signed linebacker Patrick Johnson and wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr. to the practice squad. Johnson, 28, a Tulane product and seventh‑round pick in 2021, has appeared in 70 NFL games with two starts (26 tackles, 1 sack) and 15 special teams tackles, and was part of Philadelphia’s Super Bowl LVII squad. Sherfield, 29, in his eighth season, has 124 NFL games (89 receptions for 1,034 yards and 6 touchdowns) after stints with multiple teams; he joined New England’s practice squad on Jan. 13 and was released on Jan. 24, 2026.
New England shuffled its roster ahead of the AFC Championship vs. Denver, releasing wide receiver Trent Sherfield from the practice squad after an 11-day stint while promoting Leonard Taylor III and D’Ernest Johnson and placing others on injured reserve; Sherfield had previously played for Denver this season, and the cut follows a pattern of brief stints around big games.
The Patriots activated Mack Hollins from injured reserve to the 53-man roster for the AFC Championship in Denver, placed DT Eric Gregory on IR, and elevated RB D’Ernest Johnson and DE Leonard Taylor III from the practice squad; WR Trent Sherfield Sr. was released from the practice squad.
Patriots activate WR Mack Hollins from injured reserve for Sunday's AFC Championship in Denver, returning after a four‑game absence to bolster an offense that benefits from his size, receiving ability and run‑game blocking. They also elevated RB D’Ernest Johnson and DT Leonard Taylor III from the practice squad and placed DT Eric Gregory on IR to finalize the 53-man roster for the game.
Cody Bellinger signed a five-year, $162.5 million contract to stay with the Yankees, ending offseason suspense and prompting questions about how to deploy Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones and what the next roster move will be, all while the lineup remains light on balance.
David Stearns’ offseason overhaul rewires the Mets for better defense and up-the-middle impact, adding multi-position players and a top rotation arm in Freddy Peralta while lifting payroll to contend. Projected WAR places them among the league’s elite, but the group is largely new and could take time to gel amid health risks and chemistry questions, making immediate improvement far from guaranteed.
Ahead of the AFC Championship at Empower Field, five players with Patriot-Broncos ties are appearing on or around the rosters: Jarrett Stidham (Broncos QB and former Patriots draftee), Lil’Jordan Humphrey (WR with both teams), Alex Singleton (LB who crossed from Patriots to Broncos), Trent Sherfield (WR with Patriots link later joining Broncos), and Yasir Durant (OT who has spent time with both franchises). The piece also notes coaching-staff connections between the teams, including figures like Josh McDaniels and Evan Rothstein.
The Chicago Bears signed 14 players to Reserve/Future contracts, including Maurice Alexander, Brittain Brown, Stephen Carlson, Luke Elkin, Dallis Flowers, Jonathan Garvin, Dominique Hampton, Kyle Hergel, Nikola Kalinic, Dontae Manning, Jeremiah Martin, Gervarrius Owens, JP Richardson, and Nephi Sewell.
Denver signed wide receiver Brandon Johnson to its practice squad and released center Michael Deiter. Johnson, who appeared in 20 Broncos games from 2022-23, had 25 receptions for 326 yards and five touchdowns with Denver. He last played in the 2024 regular season with Pittsburgh and has spent time with the Buccaneers’ and Steelers’ practice squads.
The Green Bay Packers signed defensive lineman Jaden Crumedy and quarterback Kyle McCord to reserve/future contracts and released cornerback Trevon Diggs.
PFF's way-too-early top-25 for the 2026 college football season projects Oregon No. 1 after a playoff run, buoyed by Dante Moore's return and a stout defense, with Texas, Indiana, Ohio State and a mix of traditional powers and rising programs filling the rest of the Top 25 thanks to returning stars, transfer portal help and coaching changes across the country.
The Patriots activated CB Alex Austin from injured reserve and elevated RB D’Ernest Johnson and DT Leonard Taylor III from the practice squad for Sunday’s divisional round against the Texans. Austin returns after wrist injury and adds depth on defense and special teams, with Christian Gonzalez cleared to play. Taylor provides interior depth in the rotation, and Tonga could return from injury. Johnson, re-signed to the practice squad after a brief 53-man stint, is expected to back up the backs as the team carries 55 players and will declare seven inactives on game day; Terrell Jennings remains on IR.