More former Texas A&M players are learning their fate as NFL teams finalize cuts to the 53‑man roster.
This stretch is always one of the most nerve‑wracking periods for players on the bubble, with situations changing hour to hour across the league. You can make the initial roster on cut day, only to be released the next day to make room for a waiver claim. It’s a brutal cycle, and for many players, it doesn’t truly sink in that they’ve made the team until Week 1 arrives.
Only then can they finally exhale.
Over the next few days, the bottom of NFL rosters will churn heavily, and there will be plenty to track asteams shuffle practice squads, injury designations, and late additions. As those moves roll in, follow along here at AggiesWire for every
update involving former Texas A&M football players.
Linebacker Tyrel Dodson released by Miami Dolphins / Signed with Carolina Panthers practice squad
Sources: The #Panthers are signing former #Dolphins LB Tyrel Dodson to the practice squad.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 31, 2026
Dodson was a surprise cut on Sunday after starting 16 games last season while totaling 129 tackles, 5 sacks and an INT. https://t.co/Y6OCgm82GY pic.twitter.com/VFXSGPO5Ea
Linebacker Taurean York waived by Denver Broncos / Cleared waivers
Talked to Robert York, father of LB Taurean York. He said he talked to Taurean and #Broncos are waiving him but they want him on the practice squad. I had talked to Robert, a former player, in May for a big story on Taurean.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 30, 2026
Running back Trayveon Williams released by the Detroit Lions
Per @davebirkett, the Lions are releasing RB Trayveon Williams. pic.twitter.com/tNKwwmTWxN
— The Lions Wire (@thelionswire) August 30, 2026
Defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson waived by the Cincinnati Bengals / Cleared waivers
The #Bengals are waiving DT McKinnley Jackson, their 3rd-round pick out of Texas A&M in 2024. pic.twitter.com/TMlAZ9FKkQ
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 30, 2026
Safety Demani Richardson waived by the Carolina Panthers / Cleared waivers
The #Panthers have waived the following players: Tyrek Funderburk, Isaia Glass, Jared Harrison-Hunte, Cam Miller, Mapalo Mwansa, DeCarlos Nicholson, Maema Njongmeta, Parker Peterson, Ja'seem Reed, Demani Richardson, Nick Samac, DeVonta Smith, Isaiah Smith, Corey Thornton, Anthony…
— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhifer) August 31, 2026
Tight end Tre Watson waived by the Kansas City Chiefs / Cleared waivers / Signed with Miami Dolphins
🚨 UPDATE: TE Tre Watson will NOT be returning to the Chiefs’ practice squad.
— Daily Chiefs (@Daily_Chiefs_) August 31, 2026
Watson has instead signed with the Dolphins’ practice squad after being waived by Kansas City.
Hate to lose a young TE who showed some flashes. Best of luck to him in Miami! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gxaVgeYfvo
Linebacker Buddy Johnson released by the Las Vegas Raiders
We have made the following transactions ⤵️https://t.co/Dw0dOkEjRR
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 30, 2026
Running back EJ Smith waived by the Kansas City Chiefs / Cleared waivers / Reverts to Chiefs IR
The Chiefs had three players revert to injured reserve after passing through waivers:
— Arrowhead Addict (@ArrowheadAddict) August 31, 2026
-Chris Oladokun, QB
-EJ Smith, RB
-CJ Hanson, IOL
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