Multiple NFL Teams Make Minor Roster Moves, Including New Depth Signings and a Reserve/Retired Placement

Several NFL teams made smaller roster moves on Sunday, Aug. 16, continuing the churn of training-camp depth building across the league. While these moves are typically not headline-grabbing compared to major free-agent signings or quarterback changes, they can matter quickly for snap counts on special teams and in reserve offensive and defensive spots.

The Arizona Cardinals signed running back Tre Stewart, adding another option to compete for depth carries and roster spots as camp evaluation continues. On the other side of the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens also signed a running back in Jonathan Ward, a move that similarly suggests the team is looking at late-camp competition beyond its top backfield roles.

In Detroit, the Lions made a secondary addition by signing cornerback Ekow Bowe-Doye. For teams sorting through camp corners and nickel packages, bringing in a player on a minor transaction can be a way to create more competition at the margins, especially if the initial depth group needs an extra look.

Houston made a similar kind of roster adjustment by signing tight end Louis Hansen. Tight end depth is often decisive when teams try to balance practice reps between blockers, pass-catchers, and situational packages, so adding a player of that position profile can be part of a broader evaluation process.

The Los Angeles Rams added to their kicking and punting-related depth by signing punter Jack Bouwmeester. In training camp, punter auditions can be more consequential than they appear on paper, since even small differences in hang time, placement, or game-day reliability can influence who earns the end-of-game roles.

The waiver and injury-designation portion of Sunday’s ledger also included the Houston Texans waiving/injured safety Loren Strickland. Separately, the New York Giants placed cornerback Sam Webb on the reserve/retired list. Those types of roster designations can affect availability and eligibility timelines, and they often report that teams are adjusting for immediate practice-camp constraints.

Because the moves were compiled as a league-wide roundup rather than released as individual team announcements in the information currently available, some details beyond the transaction type and player names may require verification against official team transaction logs. Still, the combination of new depth signings across multiple positions highlights how teams are using August roster flexibility to refine their camp competition.