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NFL Transactions: Thursday 10/8

49ers 49ers released WR Dante Pettis from the practice squad with an injury settlement. Buccaneers Buccaneers elevated DB J.J. Roberts and QB Easton Stick from the practice squad. Commanders Commanders waived RB Kaytron Allen. Cowboys Cowboys waived RB Emari Demercado.…

By Nate Bouda · NFL Trade Rumors

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Multiple NFL franchises finalized official roster transactions and practice squad changes on Thursday.
The Dallas Cowboys activated guard Tyler Smith from injured reserve and waived running back Emari Demercado.
The Pittsburgh Steelers designated defensive back DeShon Elliott to return from injured reserve.

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Several NFL teams announced roster transactions on Thursday, October 8. Key moves included the Dallas Cowboys activating guard Tyler Smith from injured reserve and waiving running back Emari Demercado. Additionally, the Pittsburgh Steelers designated defensive back DeShon Elliott to return from injured reserve, and the Houston Texans signed wide receiver Bryce Oliver.

Other notable adjustments involved the San Francisco 49ers releasing wide receiver Dante Pettis from their practice squad with an injury settlement. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers elevated quarterback Easton Stick and defensive back J.J. Roberts, while the Washington Commanders waived running back Kaytron Allen.

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