NFL team transactions report for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTION
WAIVER REQUEST (NO RECALL)
MINNESOTA
Hutchings, Jaylon DT Texas Tech (0)* PS: STND – Non-Football Injury
CLAIMING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., N.Y. Time, Wednesday, 4/22/26
*Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2025 season.

FREE AGENCY SYSTEM TRANSACTION
SIGNING: PLAYER WHOSE CLUB RETAINED EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS
NEW ENGLAND
Westover, Jack RB Washington

OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS
ROSTER EXEMPTION
NEW ENGLAND
Metz, Lorenz T Cincinnati – Exempt/International Player

VISIT
NEW YORK GIANTS

Jones, Benito DT Mississippi

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