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Former Packers Draft Bust Gets Terminated by Current NFL Team

Former Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara was released from the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad this week, ending a short-lived opportunity that underscored the career trajectory of one of Green Bay’s more underwhelming recent draft investments.

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Seahawks Make Four Practice Squad Moves

The Seattle Seahawks announced they have signed TE Josiah Deguara and FB Jackson Acker to the practice squad. The Seahawks released RB Dontae McMillan and WR Malick Meiga in corresponding moves.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Seahawks Signing TE Josiah Deguara

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Seahawks are signing TE Josiah Deguara to the practice squad. Deguara, 29, was a two-year starter at Cincinnati and earned first-team All-AAC honors his last season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Eagles Elevate TEs Zach Ertz & Josiah Deguara

Per Tim McManus, the Eagles are elevating tight ends Zach Ertz and Josiah Deguara for Week 4. Ertz, 35, is a former second-round pick of the Eagles back in 2013.

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New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

Giants Officially Cut Eight Players

The New York Giants officially cut eight players on Saturday ahead of tomorrow’s deadline to trim rosters down to 53 players. The full list includes:

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / August 26

Giants Fill Roster Spots by Signing TE Josiah Deguara and WR Kobe Prentice

With two open roster spots available before their preseason finale against the Jets on Friday, the New York Giants have signed tight end Josiah Deguara and receiver Kobe Prentice.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26

Giants Signed Two Players

The New York Giants announced they have signed TE Josiah Deguara and WR Kobe Prentice to the roster. They had two vacancies after losing WR Calvin Austin

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / August 25

San Francisco 49ers Terminate Contract of 7-Year NFL Veteran

The San Francisco 49ers have terminated the contract of tight end Josiah Deguara, ending a stay that lasted just over three weeks. The move came as a corresponding transaction to the signing of defensive end Viliami Fehoko, a former Dallas Cowboys fourth-round pick and Bay Area native.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 31

49ers announce roster moves ahead of Friday training camp practice

The San Francisco 49ers have signed tight end Josiah Deguara and wide receiver Trenton Irwin to one-year deals. To make room on the roster, the team waived cornerback Derrick Canteen and waived/injured tight end Tanner McLachlan.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 30

49ers Add Six-Year Veteran to Tight End Room

The San Francisco 49ers' tight end room was one of the weakest positions they had on the roster heading into training camp. So, it is not a huge surprise that it took them a couple of practices to realize they needed more depth.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / July 30

49ers plan to sign TE Josiah Deguara

The San Francisco 49ers plan to sign veteran tight end Josiah Deguara, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. "He's familiar with the offense, having spent his first four NFL seasons in Green Bay," Barrows wrote.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 23

Seahawks Try Out Four Players Including TE Josiah Deguara

The Seattle Seahawks hosted TEs Josiah Deguara, Nick Muse and Nick Vannett along with international OT Ben Te Kura for tryouts, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 8

NFL Hits Cardinals TE With Fine After Cowboys Game

Arizona Cardinals TE Josiah Deguara was hit with a $6,500 fine for a low block made against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9. The play happened with 13:05 left in the second quarter.

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Cardinals sign TE Josiah Deguara from the practice squad to the active roster

The Cardinals opened the practice window for defensive lineman Walter Nolen III on Wednesday, the team announced. The first-round rookie has 21 days to be reinstated to the 53-player roster.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13, 2025

Cardinals Elevate TE Josiah Deguara To Active Roster

The Arizona Cardinals announced Saturday that they’ve elevated veteran TE Josiah Deguara to their active roster for Week 2. Deguara, 28, was a two-year starter at Cincinnati and earned first-team All-AAC honors last season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / May 6, 2025

Arizona Cardinals sign veteran tight end to one-year deal

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals aren’t done just yet with signing free agents, bringing in a five-year veteran tight end to the team. Josiah Deguara signed a one-year deal with the franchise and is coming off a season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he appeared in 15 games.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / May 6, 2025

Look: Former Cincinnati Tight End Josiah Deguara Signs New NFL Contract With Arizona Cardinals

Former Bearcats tight end Josiah Deguara is signing a new NFL contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The team announced the news on Monday. Deguara appeared in 15 games for the Jaguars last season after four seasons with the Packers.

NFL News / Field Level Media / May 5, 2025

Cardinals add veteran Josiah Deguara for depth at tight end

The Arizona Cardinals signed veteran tight end and special teams player Josiah Deguara on Monday. He joins a tight end room led by 2024 Pro Bowl selection Trey McBride and reserves including veterans Travis Vokolek and Elijah Higgins, and rookie Oscar Cardenas, signed as a free agent after last month's draft.

Arizona Cardinals News / Revenge of the Birds / May 5, 2025

Arizona Cardinals sign tight end Josiah Deguara to a one-year contract

The Arizona Cardinals add a veteran tight end to the roster. The Arizona Cardinals made a surprising move, adding tight end Josiah Deguara. From the team: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has signed tight end Josiah Deguara (duh-GWAH-ruh) to a one-year contract.

NFL News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / September 23, 2024

Jaguars Make Key Roster Moves Ahead of Bills Matchup

With the matchup against the Buffalo Bills looming on Monday night, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced they were making two roster moves. The Jaguars elevated tight end Josiah Deguara and cornerback Christian Braswell to the active roster, via standard elevation.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 28, 2024