NFL team transactions report for Thursday, April 2, 2026

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WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTION
WAIVER REQUEST (NO RECALL)
TAMPA BAY

Smith, Jaden WR Nevada (1)* PS: STND
CLAIMING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., N.Y. Time, Friday, 4/3/26
*Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2025 season.

FREE AGENCY SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS
SIGNINGS: UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
CINCINNATI
Dugger, Kyle DB Lenoir-Rhyne – Old Club: PITTSBURGH
Taylor, Ja’Sir DB Wake Forest – Old Club: NEW YORK JETS
KANSAS CITY
Elam, Kaiir DB Florida – Old Club: TENNESSEE

OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS
VISITS
CINCINNATI
Dugger, Kyle DB Lenoir-Rhyne
Taylor, Ja’Sir DB Wake Forest

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