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Chiefs News: It’s time to form the practice squad

NFL teams are finalizing their practice squads after the 53-man roster cutdown deadline.

By · Published September 1, 2026  21:30 UTC · Updated September 4, 2026  14:32 UTC

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The Cowboys cut former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton, while Sam Howell secured the backup quarterback role and the team discussed possibly signing Milton to the practice squad. After those roster moves, coverage of the practice‑squad story tapered off.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The story so far

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 15 distinct news outlets with 25 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 24.
  • Primary Driver: NFL teams are finalizing their practice squads after the 53-man roster cutdown deadline.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The NFL's 53-man roster cutdown deadline has passed, prompting teams to form their practice squads. The Kansas City Chiefs announced their initial 12-player practice squad. The Vikings, Lions, Colts and Panthers also revealed their practice squad signings. The Cowboys are considering re-signing Joe Milton to their practice squad. The Chiefs' practice squad includes Andrew Armstrong and Garrett Nussmeier, a rookie quarterback. The Vikings waived quarterback Max Brosmer, and the Lions brought back Luke Altmyer and Nick Whiteside.

The Colts signed 16 players to their practice squad. The Panthers are tracking their practice squad signings. The Chiefs' practice squad includes several players who were waived during the roster cutdown. The Vikings' practice squad includes players who were waived or traded. The Lions' practice squad includes players who were waived or re-signed. The Colts' practice squad includes a mix of rookies and veterans.

The Panthers' practice squad is still being finalized. The Chiefs' practice squad includes players who were waived during the roster cutdown. The Vikings' practice squad includes players who were waived or traded. The Lions' practice squad includes players who were waived or re-signed. The Colts' practice squad includes a mix of rookies and veterans. The Panthers' practice squad is still being finalized.

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The obvious questions

What is the NFL's 53-man roster cutdown deadline?

The NFL's 53-man roster cutdown deadline is the date by which teams must reduce their rosters to 53 players. This year, it was August 31, 2026.

What is a practice squad?

A practice squad is a group of players who practice with the team but do not count against the 53-man roster limit. Practice squad players can be signed to the active roster at any time.

How many players are on a practice squad?

The number of players on a practice squad can vary by team, but it is typically around 12 to 16 players.

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