Minor NFL Transactions on Aug. 7, 2026 moved the preseason roster needle for several teams, and Pro Football Rumors provided the ledger. Notably, the New England Patriots signed free-agent safety Eric Butler and waived defensive tackle David Blay Jr., both roster actions reported by Pro Football Rumors and relevant to camp depth at Gillette Stadium.
Table: Minor NFL Transactions — Quick summary
Notable signings and activations
Several activations and signings stood out as the preseason moves that immediately affect depth charts. The Falcons activated defensive lineman Zach Harrison from the active/NFI list. The Texans activated receiver Jaylin Noel from the active/NFI list as well.
Linebacker Jamon Johnson was added by the Baltimore Ravens. The Rams, Broncos and several other clubs added depth pieces via signings, including defensive and offensive linemen and receivers reported by Pro Football Rumors.
Waivers, claims and injury designations to watch
Waived and injury-designation moves carry uncertainty and are reported here as listed by Pro Football Rumors. The Cleveland Browns claimed DT Patrick Jenkins off waivers from the Jets. The Miami Dolphins claimed CB Ahmari Harvey off waivers from the Steelers.
Multiple players were waived with injury language or injury settlements; those roster notes should be read as provisional. Examples reported include Jamari Thrash (waived with an injury designation), Jaden Robinson (waived with an injury designation), and Jalen Walthall (waived with an injury settlement).
Patriots note: local impact
For New England fans, the two reported moves matter for camp and practice-squad conversations. The Patriots signed safety Eric Butler, a depth move that gives the team another option in the defensive back group during practices and preseason action. The club also waived defensive tackle David Blay Jr., a transaction that reduces interior line competition as the roster trims continue.
Both Patriots roster entries are reported by Pro Football Rumors and should be considered accurate per that account. As with all preseason transactions, the longer-term roster significance depends on subsequent waivers, claims and practice reports.
Short team-by-team highlights
- Atlanta Falcons: Zach Harrison activated from active/NFI list.
- Baltimore Ravens: Signed LB Jamon Johnson.
- Cleveland Browns: Claimed DT Patrick Jenkins; placed G Kendrick Green on IR.
- Miami Dolphins: Claimed CB Ahmari Harvey and added S Tanner Wall; Miami also waived Omar Brown with a reported injury designation.
- New Orleans Saints: Claimed DE Garrett Nelson and placed DL Bryan Bresee on injured reserve.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Claimed TE Lance Mason and WR Colton Dowell off waivers.
What to watch next
Keep an eye on club practice reports and the next waiver window. Injured or waived-designation players may be placed on injured reserve, revert to their team through waivers, or reach injury settlements — statuses reported by Pro Football Rumors often change quickly.
For Patriots observers, watch preseason snaps and the early game-day 53-man trimming process to see whether Eric Butler moves toward the active roster or practice squad. Similarly, an early cut like David Blay Jr. could surface on another club’s radar via waivers.
This roundup is based on the Pro Football Rumors ledger for Aug. 7, 2026. Full source: Pro Football Rumors: Minor NFL Transactions: 8/7/26.
