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Merriweather recorded six tackles (all solo) and a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers‘ 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night.

The third-year pro was second in tackles on the night while playing all 67 snaps from scrimmage, wrapping up a productive preseason where he recorded 10 stops across two games. Merriweather saw an increase in involvement in his second NFL campaign last season, and he projects to serve as Tykee Smith’s primary back up at free safety heading into the 2025 season.

Taylor was waived by Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Star reports.

He caught just one pass in the preseason. The undrafted free agent from Abilene Christian will look to catch on elsewhere.

Noel was waived by Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Noel rushed seven times for 63 yards in the preseason finale, so he has a chance to return on the practice squad.

Greene brought in all three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers‘ 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night.

The converted quarterback flashed with a one-yard touchdown catch just past the two-minute warning, his first score of the exhibition slate. Greene recorded multiple receptions in all three preseason games, and he also gained 52 combined yards on a pair of punt returns and one kickoff runback. The versatile West Virginia product likely still has an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster due to the depth at receiver, but Greene may be an ideal practice-squad candidate.

Culp secured all three targets for 33 yards and lost a fumble in the Buccaneers‘ 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night.

The athletic tight end played a position-high 20 snaps from scrimmage and made good use of his three targets, but his turnover late in the third quarter came in Bills territory. Nevertheless, Culp appears to be a virtual lock for the 53-man roster as a complementary pass-catching option alongside No. 1 tight end Cade Otton, following a solid training camp and preseason that have earned him accolades from new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.

Newton was waived by the Broncos on Monday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Newton had a productive collegiate career with Toledo but was always a longshot to make Denver’s roster after joining the team as an undrafted free agent. He made five catches for 26 yards across three preseason games.

Rowan was waived by the Broncos on Monday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Rowan joined the Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 draft. He logged four catches during Denver’s preseason slate, but he’ll now look to latch on elsewhere around the league.

Pili (undisclosed) is uncertain to play in Week 1 versus the 49ers, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Pili did not play in Seattle’s preseason finale against the Packers on Saturday, which is now understood to be related to an undisclosed injury. Head coach Mike Macdonald explained Monday that the defensive lineman may not be available for Week 1. With Johnathan Hankins (back) potentially also unavailable, Quinton Bohanna could operate as the team’s top reserve option at nose tackle behind starter Byron Murphy against San Francisco.

Watson spent the entirety of Tampa Bay’s training camp on the active/non-football injury list while dealing with an illness. The defensive tackle entered camp at nearly 450 pounds, and it was made clear that he needed to shed some weight before he could practice with the team. Watson will look to continue his weight loss journey in an attempt to secure another opportunity elsewhere, though he could stick around with the Buccaneers’ practice squad.

Presley was waived by the Chiefs on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Presley signed with Kansas City in late July, reeling in two catches for 20 yards over three preseason contests with the team. He will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there’s a good chance he’ll stick around as a member of the Chiefs’ practice squad.