Minor NFL Transactions on Sept. 2, 2026 include two roster moves involving the New England Patriots: the team has waived safety Eric Butler and wide receiver Jimmy Kibble, both listed as waived from IR by Pro Football Rumors. This summary is sourced to Ben Levine at Pro Football Rumors.
Full list: Minor NFL Transactions on Sept. 2, 2026
- Carolina Panthers Waived from IR: CB Tyrek Funderburk
- Chicago Bears Released from IR: CB Jaylon Jones
- Detroit Lions Waived: C Seth McLaughlin
- Detroit Lions Waived: RB Jabari Small
- New England Patriots Waived from IR: S Eric Butler
- New England Patriots Waived from IR: WR Jimmy Kibble
- New Orleans Saints Waived from IR: CB Dalys Beanum
- New Orleans Saints Waived from IR: OT Barry Wesley
- New York Jets Waived from IR: TE Chase Curtis
- Philadelphia Eagles Waived from IR: RB Ja’Quinden Jackson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Claimed off waivers (from Chiefs): CB Kevin Knowles
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Waived: LB Caden Fordham
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Waived from IR: CB Damarion Williams
Patriots focus: What the Butler and Kibble moves mean
The immediate fact: the New England Patriots have two entries on today’s list — Eric Butler and Jimmy Kibble — each reported as “Waived from IR.” That wording is taken directly from the Pro Football Rumors report and reflects minor roster processing handled through waivers and injured-reserve procedures.
Such transactions are usually procedural roster management rather than indicative of a definitive change to the team’s long-term plans. If a waived player is claimed during the league’s waiver window (typically about a day), he joins the claiming team’s roster; if he clears waivers, teams may elect to sign him to their practice squad or pursue other options. Those outcomes determine whether a waived player returns to the original club in a practice-squad role or moves elsewhere.
We are not reporting any additional injuries, depth-chart rulings, or finalized signings beyond the exact transactions listed by the source. The short-term impact on New England’s game-day roster depends on waiver results and any subsequent practice-squad signings, both of which remain uncertain until clubs announce follow-up moves.
Claimed and notable waiver activity
Notably, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reported to have claimed CB Kevin Knowles off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. A claim like that immediately places the player on the claiming team’s roster and can alter positional competition there.
Other Tampa Bay entries include the waiving of LB Caden Fordham and the waiving from IR of CB Damarion Williams. These moves illustrate the micro-level adjustments teams make during the waiver period and roster finalization window.
What to watch next
Key checkpoints to monitor: the conclusion of the waiver window, any claims or practice-squad signings involving these players, and final 53-man roster announcements. For Patriots followers, watch whether New England re-signs either Butler or Kibble to the practice squad if they clear waivers, or whether another club claims them.
Follow-up club transaction pages and official team announcements will confirm final outcomes; we’ll report any verified updates from teams or reputable outlets.
Source attribution
This roundup is based on the Pro Football Rumors report by Ben Levine. Read the original item at Pro Football Rumors: https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/09/minor-nfl-transactions-9-2-26.
