The following roundup of minor NFL transactions on Aug. 4, 2026 is based on Pro Football Rumors’ daily log and highlights the moves most relevant to New England fans, including the Patriots’ claim of Tejhaun Palmer.
minor NFL transactions — Aug. 4, 2026
Below is a compact transaction table listing the day’s reported moves. All entries below reference the Pro Football Rumors roundup and display the source URL for verification.
Transaction log — 8/4/26
Patriots note: Tejhaun Palmer claimed, Jeremiah Franklin waived
The New England Patriots added depth at receiver by claiming wideout Tejhaun Palmer off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals, per the Pro Football Rumors log. At the same time the team waived tight end Jeremiah Franklin.
Palmer’s claim is a low-risk preseason move that brings another option to evaluate in training camp and on special teams. Franklin’s waiver frees a roster spot during a period when teams regularly cycle fringe players to test matchup fit and special-teams value.
With AFC East competition expected to be tight this season, incremental additions such as Palmer can matter for depth and late preseason matchups — especially if injuries create larger openings on game day rosters.
Notable workouts, veteran notes
The Pro Football Rumors roundup includes two workout items that were first reported via social posts and are therefore provisional until verified by team roster filings.
Raheem Blackshear — reported to have worked out for the Detroit Lions via a tweet by Adam Schefter. Pro Football Rumors notes Blackshear has had stints with multiple teams and limited recent game action.
Montrell Washington — reported to have worked out for the Houston Texans via a tweet by Aaron Wilson. Pro Football Rumors summarizes his recent career path and limited 2024 activity.
Because those workout mentions come from tweets, treat them as provisional until teams confirm the workouts, announce signings, or post roster transactions.
What this means for depth and roster churn
Moves labeled as waived, claimed, signed or waived/injured are part of normal preseason roster management. Claimed players receive immediate evaluation in practices and preseason games; waived players often reappear on practice squads or in future waiver windows.
For the Patriots, an added receiver like Palmer increases competition for depth and special-teams roles. Cuts like Franklin’s reflect preparations for roster trimming and do not necessarily indicate long-term roster decisions.
What remains unclear
- Reserve/retired and waived/injured designations can change with paperwork and appeals; follow-up roster posts may clarify final statuses.
- Pro Football Rumors reported Carolina ‘did not guarantee Ray anything’ when re-signing LaBryan Ray; contractual details like guarantees may be clarified later by team filings.
- Tweet-sourced workout notes from reporters are provisional and await team confirmation or official transactions.
Source attribution
This article is based on the Pro Football Rumors roundup: https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/08/minor-nfl-transactions-8-4-26 (Sam Robinson). Workout reports noted above were first reported via tweets from Adam Schefter and Aaron Wilson and are flagged here as provisional.
