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The Packers signed Hilton to the practice squad Monday.

The Packers waived Hilton during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver cleared waivers and has chosen to rejoin the Packers, who claimed him off waivers from the Commanders. Hilton is an undrafted free agent out of LSU and will have to fight with practice squad veterans for a chance to be elevated to the active roster at some point during the 2026 campaign.

The Packers signed Neyor to the practice squad Monday.

The Packers waived Neyor during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver cleared waivers and is once again set to spend the season on the team's practice squad. Neyor was elevated for the team's 2025 wild-card matchup against the Bears, seeing three offensive snaps in the contest.

Detroit signed Gordon to the practice squad Monday.

Gordon didn't make the Lions' 53-man roster, though he will stick around as a member of the practice squad. The 25-year-old spent four collegiate seasons at Northwestern, totaling 54 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns. After spending some time with the Bears' practice squad last season, Gordon will continue his pursuit of earning a spot on an NFL roster.

The Packers signed Dabney to the practice squad Monday.

The Packers waived Dabney during Sunday's cutdown day. The tight end cleared waivers and is set to reprise his 2025 role for the organization. The 2024 undrafted free agent out of TCU joined up with the Packers' practice squad in November and will likely spend all of the 2026 season on the unit as well. Dabney was elevated for two games during the 2025 regular season, catching one pass for three yards.

The Lions signed Lovett to the practice squad Tuesday.

Lovett was waived by the Lions on Sunday after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. However, he'll take the spot on the Lions' practice squad vacated by Tyler Conklin, who signed to the team's active roster after Isiah Pacheco (back) was placed on injured reserve. Detroit has only four wide receivers on the 53-man roster, so Lovett could see some regular-season action if the Lions need more depth at the position on game day.

The Lions signed Altmyer to the practice squad Monday.

Altmyer appeared in three preseason games for the Lions in 2026, throwing for 271 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions off 29-for-46 passing. While he didn't play the best throughout the preseason, he still did enough to earn a spot on Detroit's practice squad.

The Packers signed Strong to the practice squad Monday.

The Packers cut Strong on Sunday as part of the team's effort to reach an initial 53-man roster. The running back promptly rejoined the team and will look to prove himself worthy of elevation to the active roster if MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks or Kaleb Johnson must miss time with injury.

Kennedy signed with the Lions' practice squad Monday.

Kennedy failed to make the Lions' 53-man roster and was released Sunday, but he'll stay in Detroit as a member of the team's practice squad. He signed with the Lions in May of 2019 as an undrafted free agent and has appeared in 30 regular-season games for the organization. Kennedy appeared in four regular-season games last year, contributing both on offense and special teams as a returner on kickoffs and punts.

Houston signed Mitchell-Paden to its practice squad Tuesday.

Mitchell-Paden cleared waivers after missing the cut for the Saints' initial 53-man roster, but now he's getting a fresh opportunity with the Texans. Barring injury to one of the five tight ends on Houston's current depth chart, there's little chance he'll see regular-season action any time soon.

The Panthers signed Reed to their practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Reed will stick around on Carolina's practice squad after being unable to earn a spot on the active roster. The 2025 undrafted free agent spent last season on the team's practice squad as well but didn't appear in any games, and will look to make his regular-season debut during the upcoming campaign.