These Minor NFL Transactions on 8/18/26 represent a snapshot of training-camp roster churn across the league, with teams moving players to injured reserve, reaching settlements and adjusting depth through signings and waiver claims. The local tie: the New England Patriots released tight end Mitch Van Vooren, a training-camp roster move reported 8/18/26.
This piece compiles the moves reported by ProFootballRumors into a compact, scan-friendly roundup. It is presented as a snapshot as of 8/18/26; transactions can change as teams update official lists and make further cuts.
At a glance: quick bullets
- Kenny Yeboah — waived by the Arizona Cardinals with an injury settlement (reported).
- David Sharpe — signed by the Baltimore Ravens (reported).
- Arden Walker — claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers (reported).
- Mitch Van Vooren — released by the New England Patriots (training camp roster move; reported).
- Nikola Kalinic and Brendan Bates — placed on injured reserve by their teams (reported).
- Chase Lucas — reached an injury settlement with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (reported).
Table: 8/18/26 Minor NFL Transactions at a glance
Patriots note: Mitch Van Vooren released
The New England Patriots released tight end Mitch Van Vooren in a move reported 8/18/26. The listing was a training-camp roster adjustment in the ProFootballRumors compilation and should be treated as a snapshot of camp personnel. Teams typically use releases like this to trim competition among camp veterans and practice-squad candidates; this report does not include any team confirmation beyond the transaction listing.
Minor NFL Transactions: notable injured-reserve placements and settlements
On 8/18/26 several teams used injured-reserve designations or reached settlement agreements as they navigate training-camp injuries and roster limits. Notable entries in the ProFootballRumors report include Nikola Kalinic (placed on IR), Brendan Bates (placed on IR) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ moves involving Marcus Banks, Kadarius Calloway and Chase Lucas (settlement reported).
Where the original report uses labels such as “waived/injured” or “injury settlement,” those exact labels are presented here as reported. This roundup intentionally avoids medical specifics or settlement financial terms, which the source did not disclose. Readers should note that these statuses can change; some players placed on injured reserve may later be released with settlements or reach other roster resolutions.
Waivers, claims and signings to watch
Waiver claims and veteran signings continue to shape camp depth across the league. The Green Bay Packers claimed defensive end Arden Walker off waivers, while the Baltimore Ravens added tackle David Sharpe. The Indianapolis Colts added multiple offensive-line and tight-end depth pieces (including Roy Mbaeteka, Tyler Moore and Trey Wedig) even as they placed rookie tight end Carson Towt on injured reserve, according to the report.
These types of moves are common in late August as teams finalize evaluations and protect players they want to keep via claims, signings or practice-squad assignments. Waiver priority, roster limits and practice-squad eligibility all influence these transactions; this roundup captures the immediate reported outcomes rather than projecting future roster decisions.
Source and snapshot: This roundup is based on the ProFootballRumors report “Minor NFL Transactions: 8/18/26” and reflects a snapshot as of 8/18/26. Transactions were reported by ProFootballRumors and are presented here as reported; transaction statuses can change as teams update their official lists. For the original compilation, see ProFootballRumors: Minor NFL Transactions (8/18/26).
What to watch next: expect continued roster activity as training camps proceed and teams finalize cuts toward the regular-season roster deadline. Monitor official team transaction pages and the ProFootballRumors compilation for updates beyond this snapshot.
