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NFL Minor Transactions Report: Browns, Jaguars, Chiefs and Broncos Shuffle Depth Pieces
A handful of late August roster moves affected tight end depth in Cleveland, defensive and offensive line depth around the league, and a midweek listing for Denver.
On Thursday, multiple NFL teams made small but telling roster adjustments as training-camp rosters continue to settle. According to Pro Football Rumors, the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs were among the clubs involved in a set of minor transactions that ranged from additions to roster designations tied to health and depth.
In Cleveland, the Browns signed tight end Drew Biber. The move is the kind of incremental roster construction that often matters early in a season, when teams balance veteran stability with developmental options for the regular-season tight end group.
The Jaguars and defensive-line depth saw movement as well. Jacksonville released defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna, while also signing offensive lineman Timothy McKay. Both moves point to the ongoing evaluation that happens in the final weeks before the regular season, when coaches try to identify which linemen can handle the physical and communication demands of game-week.
Kansas City added to its offensive line mix by signing offensive tackle Kellen Diesch. In a separate transaction connected to the Chiefs’ roster moves report, the team also waived/injured offensive tackle Matt Waletzko, a designation that typically reflects a player being removed from the active roster while injury status is resolved.
Denver’s transaction list included the Broncos waiving/injured inside linebacker Levelle Bailey, and also a separate move involving an injured reserve placement for a different Cleveland player. The report further notes Denver’s activity as teams manage depth at linebacker and along the front as practices turn more tactical.
For context, transactions of this size often do not change a team’s core identity, but they can influence how a roster looks for specific subpackages, special teams roles, and emergency depth at positions that are stressed by preseason and early-season injuries. Over a short stretch, repeated moves like these can also reveal which coaching staffs are prioritizing certain physical traits or assignment readiness.
Looking ahead, the practical question for each team is how these players fit once rosters lock into their regular-season constructs. Fans will want to watch whether players placed on IR remain there through the league’s injury procedures, whether waived/injured players clear waivers or re-enter another team’s depth chart, and whether newly signed players earn reps that lead to a spot on the 53-man roster.
Why It Matters
- These transactions are early roster indicates for teams continuing to shape depth at skill and line positions before the season tightens.
- Designations like “placed on IR” and “waived/injured” can quickly change which players are available for regular-season roles and special teams.
- Signing additional offensive line options suggests teams are prioritizing reliability and depth to absorb early injury variability.
- Waiving/injured at linebacker and tackle underscores how teams respond when specific positional groups need additional insurance.
Key Facts
- The Cleveland Browns signed TE Drew Biber, according to a league transactions roundup published August 20, 2026.
- The Browns’ report also lists TE Jack Stoll placed on injured reserve.
- The Denver Broncos waived/injured ILB Levelle Bailey in the same transactions roundup.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars released DT Quinton Bohanna and signed OL Timothy McKay.
- The Kansas City Chiefs waived/injured OT Matt Waletzko and also signed OT Kellen Diesch.