Orange in the NFL: 2026 Preseason concludes

Green Bay Packers quarterback Kyle McCord (18) rolls out during the second quarter of their preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Friday, August 28, 2026 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co

NFL pre-season action wrapped up over the weekend and Sunday was the roster cut deadline. We want to give you an update on former Orange hoping to land roster spots this season.

Arizona Cardinals: Garrett Williams

Williams did not play against the Packers and we'll see if he's active for Arizona's opening game.

Atlanta Falcons: Matthew Bergeron

Bergeron saw his first action of the preseason as he played 14 snaps in the win over the Dolphins.

Baltimore Ravens: Dion Wilson

Wilson played 20 snaps and recorded 3 tackles and a quarterback hurry against the Commanders, but he was cut by the Ravens.

Buffalo Bills: Da'Metrius Weatherspoon

Weatherspoon played 30 snaps against the Steelers and had a PFF grade of 70.8. He was released on Sunday, but could find a spot on the practice squad in Buffalo.

Cleveland Browns: Andre Szmyt

Szmyt made all 7 kicks against New England. He was 3/3 on field goals including a long of 47 yards.

Dallas Cowboys: Justin Barron and Alijah Clark

Barron and Clark each had two tackles against the Saints. Clark made the 53 man roster while Barron was released.

Detroit Lions: Jackson Meeks

Meeks had 2 receptions for 8 yards and a touchdown against the Colts. Let's see if his transition to tight end gets on the opening week roster.

Josh Dobbs hits Jackson Meeks for 6

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Green Bay Packers: Zaire Franklin

Franklin did not play this week. He'll be starting for Green Bay when the regular season begins.

Houston Texans- Jawhar Jordan

Jordan did not play this week and was expected back at practice this week, but he was among the cuts by the Texans.

Jacksonville Jaguars: LeQuint Allen and Trebor Pena

Pena had 3 receptions for 19 yards and one carry for 3 yards against the Buccaneers. He added 29 yards on 3 punt returns. Pena was part of the cuts by the Jaguars, but it's reported that Jacksonville hopes to keep him on the practice squad.

Allen did not play this week as he continues to deal with an injury- no word on if he'll start the season on IR.

LA Chargers: Oronde Gadsden, Marlowe Wax, and Devin Grant

Gadsden sat out this one. Wax had 6 tackles against the Rams and will start the season on the roster, while Grant was released after making 3 tackles.

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- NFL (@NFL) August 28, 2026

L. A. Rams: Dan Villari

Villari was waived by the Rams and will hope to land on a practice squad somewhere this season.

Miami Dolphins: Kyle McCord

McCord tore up the Cardinals going 22-35 for 226 yards and 4 touchdowns. It looked like he might have taken the #2 job in Green Bay, but the Packers dealt him to Miami where he will be the back-up to Malik Willis.

Trade: Packers are sending QB Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2028 6th-round pick, per sources.

After trading Quinn Ewers to the Jaguars, the Dolphins needed a new backup for Malik Willis. Now the Dolphins have two former Packers QBs. pic.twitter.com/UWi7jfGYpp

- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2026

New England Patriots: Tommy DeVito

DeVito went 2 for 5 for 52 yards and a touchdown. He added 16 yards on the ground against the Browns. He'll open the season as the backup to Drake Maye.

New Orleans Saints: Fadil Diggs

Diggs made 1 tackle against the Cowboys and was released by New Orleans on Sunday.

New York Jets: Andre Ciscoand Kingsley Jonathan

Cisco did not play this week. Johnathan will start the season on the injured reserve list.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Kevin Jobity

Jobity had a sack against the Bills in a return to his hometown and it looks like he will open the season on the Steelers roster.

Thru my Lens... Maryvale HS graduate and current Pittsburgh Steeler Kevin Jobity Jr. seen here sacking Bills QB Shane Buechele. We talked to him after the game about his home coming. More tonight @news4buffalo Sports. pic.twitter.com/atW3hhMmPS

- Scott Swenson (@ScottSwenson4) August 28, 2026

San Francisco 49ers: Enrique Cruz, Jr

Cruz, Jr started and played 61 snaps against the Raiders and had a PFF grade of 65.6. It looks as though he will open the season on the Niners roster.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Riley Dixon, Iffy Melifonwu and Sean Tucker

Tucker had 5 carries for 15 yards and a kick return for 18 yards against the Jaguars. He renegotiated his deal with Tampa Bay signing a one-year contract. Dixon averaged 48.7 yards per kick on 10 punts.

Melifonwu made 2 tackles, but was part of Tampa Bay's cuts.

Tennessee Titans: Courtney Jackson

Jackson had 1 kickoff return for 32 yards against the Bears and was waived by the Titans on Sunday.

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