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NFL·PREVIEW·September 20, 2026 04:46 AM ET

Nick Mullens, Jalen McLeod elevated for Sunday's game

Both move up from the practice squad

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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We have elevated QB Nick Mullens and LB Jalen McLeod to the active roster from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game vi

What happened: Nick Mullens and Jalen McLeod were elevated to the active roster from the practice squad via standard elevation for Sunday's game. Mullens is listed at quarterback and McLeod at linebacker.

Why it matters: The move makes both players available on game day without a full 53-man roster addition. Mullens had remained on the practice squad after late-August roster churn in his return to the practice squad, and this elevation gives the club added depth ahead of kickoff.

What to watch: The next roster clue is whether both elevations turn into game-day active status. Any follow-up move to the 53-man roster would signal a longer-term need.

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