NFL team transactions report for Thursday, May 7, 2026

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WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS
WAIVER REQUESTS (All are NO RECALL)
ATLANTA
Johnson, Tysheem DB Oregon (0)* PS: STND
CAROLINA
Windmon, Jacoby LB Michigan State (1)* PS: STND
CHICAGO
Frazier, Zah DB Texas-San Antonio (0)* PS: STND
INDIANAPOLIS
Bullock, John LB Nebraska (1)* PS: EXC
JACKSONVILLE
Wormley, Sal G Penn State (0)* PS: STND
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Fuga, Josh DT Virginia Tech (1)* PS: STND
Oladokun, Jordan DB Bowling Green (1)* PS: STND
NEW YORK GIANTS
Bozeman, Swayze LB Southern Mississippi (1)* PS: STND
Chatman, Elijah DE Southern Methodist (1)* PS: EXC
Jackson, Courtney WR Arkansas State (0)* PS: STND
NEW YORK JETS
Hartwig, Gus C Purdue (1)* PS: STND – Failed Physical
Smith, Christopher DB Georgia (3)* PS: VET – Injured
CLAIMING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., N.Y. Time, Friday, 5/8/26

TERMINATIONS OF VESTED VETERANS
ARIZONA
Baccellia, Andre WR Washington (2)* PS: STND – Failed Physical
INDIANAPOLIS
Adderley, Nasir DB Delaware (4)* PS: VET
Moore, Kenny DB Valdosta State (9)* PS: VET
NEW YORK GIANTS
Tuipulotu, Marlon DT Southern California (4)* PS: VET
*Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2025 season.

ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS
FREE AGENT SIGNINGS
ATLANTA
Hall, Darren DB San Diego State
NEW YORK GIANTS
Reader, D.J. NT Clemson

FREE AGENCY SYSTEM TRANSACTION
SIGNING: FRANCHISE PLAYER
ATLANTA
Pitts, Kyle TE Florida

OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS
ROSTER EXEMPTIONS
ARIZONA
Senn, Valentin T Connecticut – Exempt/International Player
NEW YORK JETS
Ekeji, Paschal DE No College – Exempt/International Player

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