Month: November 2024

Colts Sign LB Sean Spence

The Colts have signed free agent inside linebacker Sean Spence. To make room on the roster, Indy placed tackle/guard Denzelle Good on injured reserve. Sean Spence (Vertical)

Spence signed with the Colts as an unrestricted free agent in March but missed the initial cut down to 53. Less than two weeks later, he’s back with the team. The Colts already paid out Spence’s $750K guarantee, but his new deal likely has no guarantees, making him a week-to-week player. Spence also auditioned for the 49ers earlier this week before circling back to the Colts.

Last year, Spence played in 15 games (six starts) for the Titans and set career highs with 77 tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks, three passes defensed, and one forced fumble. He finished third on the team in tackles.

Last year, the Colts ranked 32nd in DVOA against the run in 2016 and placed 31st in DVOA against opposing tight ends. With some improved depth at linebacker, they’re hoping to turn that around.

Extra Points: Steelers, Tuitt, Saints

Here’s a look around the NFL:

  • Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt has a chance to play this week against Minnesota, coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday (Twitter link via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com). Tuitt has been classified as week-to-week with his bicep injury.
  • In light of the Zach Strief injury news, Nick Underhill of The Advocate (on Twitter) notes that likely replacement Senio Kelemete can earn $200K by playing in 50% of the team’s snaps and up to $600K at 70%. The Saints will be without the tackle for at least a few weeks.
  • Texans guard Jeff Allen is expected to miss at least one game with an ankle injury, Mark Berman of FOX 26 tweets. Allen, one of Houston’s starting guards, is in year two of a four-year, $28MM pact. He appeared in 14 games last season, all starts.
  • Wide receiver Cobi Hamilton is working out for the Texans this week, a source tells ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler (on Twitter). The former Pittsburgh receiver could round out a banged up unit that is missing both Bruce Ellington (concussion) and Will Fuller (collarbone).
  • The Chiefs gave running back Akeem Hunt an upgraded practice squad contract, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle tweets. He’ll now make $36K per week, which comes out to $615K for the year. Hunt signed on with KC’s taxi squad on Sept. 5 and it sounds like the Chiefs weren’t the only team interested in his services.

Ravens Could Place Danny Woodhead On IR

Danny Woodhead‘s injury is worse than the Ravens initially thought. The latest diagnosis on his hamstring malady has left him with a 6-8 week timetable for recovery, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter). That would make him a candidate for the injured reserve list. Danny Woodhead (vertical)

League rules dictate that two players can return from IR each season. The Ravens’ best bet might be to park Woodhead on IR for the next two months and promote former Bears standout Jeremy Langford or second-year pro Alex Collins from the practice squad.

Woodhead missed the majority of the 2016 season with the Chargers and the injury bug has apparently followed him to Baltimore. He is under contract with the Ravens through 2019 at a total of $8.8MM, but the Ravens could conceivably cut him before the start of next season, leaving just $1.5MM in dead money against the cap.

At minimum, Woodhead will miss games against the Browns, Jaguars, Steelers, Raiders, Bears, and Vikings.

Bills Cut QB T.J. Yates From IR

The Bills released T.J. Yates from IR today, according to the NFL’s transactions wire. The quarterback will be free to sign with any team once he recovers from his concussion. "<strong

Yates and starter Tyrod Taylor were both knocked out of action with concussions in August, but only Taylor was able to recover in time for the season opener. The Bills could have brought Yates off of IR after eight weeks, but it appears that Buffalo is comfortable with their current trio of Taylor, rookie Nathan Peterman, and recent addition Joe Webb.

Yates, 30, has only seven regular season starts on his resume. He does, however, have two playoff starts to his credit thanks to his time with the Texans.

With Yates out of the picture, the Bills have only two players on IR: wide receiver Jeremy Butler and tight end Keith Towbridge.

49ers Work Out Sean Spence, Donald Butler

As linebacker Reuben Foster deals with an ankle injury, the 49ers are looking into some outside help. San Francisco auditioned linebackers Sean Spence and Donald Butler on Tuesday, according to ESPN.com’s Field Yates (on Twitter). Sean Spence (vertical)

Spence spent last season with the Titans and recorded 50 tackles with three sacks in 15 appearances (six starts). He hooked on with the rival Colts in March, but Indianapolis decided to eat the $750K guaranteed in his deal rather than keep him on the 53-man roster. Spence might not be starting material, but he could be a worthwhile reserve for SF until Foster gets back on the field.

Butler, a former third-round pick, spent his entire six-year career with the Chargers before being released by the team in March of 2016. He joined up with the Dolphins in September of last year and saw time in 14 games, including five starts. His 28 total tackles marked a career low and it was his first season without at least half a sack.

How Week 1 Rosters Were Assembled

Jason Martinez is the operator of RosterResource.com, an indispensable source for NFL depth charts as well as complete MLB, NBA, and NHL rosters. In advance of the season’s kickoff for 2017, Jason analyzed how each team’s 53-man roster was assembled for Week 1. You may be surprised to see how many of your team’s players are homegrown versus those arrived via free agency, trades, or waivers.

 

AFC EAST

  • Buffalo Bills | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 16
    • Free Agency: 24
    • Trade: 6
    • Waivers: 4
    • Practice Squad: 3
    • 1st Round draft picks: 5
      • Eric Wood, DE Jerry Hughes, DT Marcell Dareus, DE/OLB Shaq Lawson, CB Tre’Davious White
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 19
  • Miami Dolphins | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 28
    • Free Agency: 17
    • Trade: 5
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 1
    • 1st Round draft picks: 8
      • QB Jay Cutler, WR DeVante Parker, C Mike Pouncey, G/T Laremy Tunsil, T Ja’Wuan James, DT Ndamukong Suh, DE/OLB Charles Harris, LB Lawrence Timmons
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 18
  • New England Patriots | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 32
    • Free Agency: 11
    • Trade: 8
    • Waivers: 1
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 7
      • WR Brandin Cooks, WR Phillip Dorsett, T Nate Solder, DT Malcom Brown, LB Dont’a Hightower, CB Stephon Gilmore, S Devin McCourty
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 15
  • New York Jets | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 25
    • Free Agency: 15
    • Trade: 4
    • Waivers: 7
    • Practice Squad: 2
    • 1st Round draft picks: 6
      • James Carpenter, DE Leonard Williams, DE Muhammad Wilkinson, LB Darron Lee, CB Morris Claiborne, S Jamal Adams
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 16

AFC NORTH

  • Baltimore Ravens | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 37
    • Free Agency: 12
    • Trade: 2
    • Waivers: 1
    • Practice Squad: 1
    • 1st Round draft picks: 9
      • QB Joe Flacco, WR Jeremy Maclin, WR Breshad Perriman, TE Benjamin Watson, T Ronnie Stanley, LB C.J. Mosley, LB Terrell Suggs, CB Marlon Humphrey, CB Jimmy Smith
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 14
  • Cincinnati Bengals | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 43
    • Free Agency: 6
    • Trade: 1
    • Waivers: 3
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 8
      • WR A.J. Green, WR John Ross, TE Tyler Eifert, T Cedric Ogbuehi, T Andre Smith, CB Dre Kirkpatrick, CB Darqueze Dennard, CB William Jackson
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 7
  • Cleveland Browns | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 30
    • Free Agency: 9
    • Trade: 3
    • Waivers: 8
    • Practice Squad: 3
    • 1st Round draft picks: 8
      • WR Corey Coleman, WR Kenny Britt, TE David Njoko, G Kevin Zeitler, T Joe Thomas, DE Myles Garrett, DT Danny Shelton, S Jabrill Peppers
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 14
  • Pittsburgh Steelers | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 33
    • Free Agency: 17
    • Trade: 2
    • Waivers: 1
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 11
      • QB Ben Roethlisberger, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, C Maurkice Pouncey, G David DeCastro, DE Cameron Heyward, DE Tyson Alualu, DE/OLB Bud Dupree, OLB T.J. Watt, LB Ryan Shazier, CB Joe Haden, CB Artie Burns
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 16

AFC SOUTH

  • Houston Texans | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 40
    • Free Agency: 9
    • Trade: 1
    • Waivers: 1
    • Practice Squad: 2
    • 1st Round draft picks: 10
      • QB Deshaun Watson, WR DeAndre Hopkins, WR Will Fuller V, DE J.J. Watt, DE/OLB Jadeveon Clowney, LB Brian Cushing, LB Whitney Mercilus, CB Kareem Jackson, CB Kevin Johnson, CB Johnathan Joseph
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 17
  • Indianapolis Colts | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 27
    • Free Agency: 19
    • Trade: 2
    • Waivers: 5
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 6
      • QB Andrew Luck, C Ryan Kelly, T Anthony Castonzo, OLB Barkevious Mingo, CB Vontae Davis, S Malik Hooker
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 17
  • Jacksonville Jaguars | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 29
    • Free Agency: 18
    • Trade: 0
    • Waivers: 6
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 6
      • QB Blake Bortles, RB Leonard Fournette, TE Marcedes Lewis, DE Dante Fowler Jr., CB Jalen Ramsay, S Calvin Pryor
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 23
  • Tennessee Titans | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 26
    • Free Agency: 21
    • Trade: 3
    • Waivers: 3
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 8
      • QB Marcus Mariota, WR Corey Davis, T Jack Conklin, T Taylor Lewan, DT Sylvester Williams, OLB Derrick Morgan, OLB Brian Orakpo, CB Adoree’ Jackson
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 11

AFC WEST

  • Denver Broncos | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 33
    • Free Agency: 15
    • Trade: 3
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 6
      • QB Paxton Lynch, WR Demaryius Thomas, T Garrett Bolles, DE/OLB Von Miller, CB Aqib Talib, CB Bradley Roby
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 15
  • Kansas City Chiefs | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 36
    • Free Agency: 9
    • Trade: 6
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 9
      • QB Alex Smith, QB Patrick Mahomes, RB C.J. Spiller, T Eric Fisher, OL Cameron Erving, OLB Dee Ford, LB Derrick Johnson, CB Marcus Peters, S Eric Berry
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 12
  • Los Angeles Chargers | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 31
    • Free Agency: 14
    • Trade: 2
    • Waivers: 4
    • Practice Squad: 2
    • 1st Round draft picks: 8
      • QB Philip Rivers, RB Melvin Gordon, WR Mike Williams, T Russell Okung, DE Joey Bosa, DL Corey Liuget, DE/OLB Melvin Ingram, CB Jason Verrett
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 19
  • Oakland Raiders | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 34
    • Free Agency: 17
    • Trade: 1
    • Waivers: 1
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 10
      • QB E.J. Manuel, RB Marshawn Lynch, WR Amari Cooper, WR Michael Crabtree, WR Cordarrelle Patterson, DE/OLB Khalil Mack, LB Bruce Irvin, CB Gareon Conley, S Reggie Nelson, S Karl Joseph
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 16

NFC EAST

  • Dallas Cowboys | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 37
    • Free Agency: 11
    • Trade: 3
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round picks: 9
      • RB Ezekiel Elliott, RB Darren McFadden, WR Dez Bryant, C Travis Frederick, G Zack Martin, G Jonathan Cooper, T Tyron Smith, DE Taco Charlton, S Byron Jones
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 14
  • New York Giants | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 31
    • Free Agency: 17
    • Trade: 3
    • Waivers: 1
    • Practice Squad: 1
    • 1st Round draft picks: 9
      • QB Eli Manning, WR Odell Beckham Jr., TE Evan Engram, T Ereck Flowers, T Justin Pugh, G/T D.J. Fluker, DE Jason Pierre-Paul, CB Eli Applie, CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 16
  • Philadelphia Eagles | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 27
    • Free Agency: 17
    • Trade: 5
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 2
    • 1st Round draft picks: 10:
      • QB Carson Wentz, WR Nelson Agholor, G Chance Warmach, T Lane Johnson, DE Derek Barnett, DE Chris Long, DE/OLB Brandon Graham, DT Fletcher Cox, CB Patrick Robinson, S Malcolm Jenkins
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 9
  • Washington Redskins | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 31
    • Free Agency: 20
    • Trade: 0
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 7
      • WR Josh Doctson, TE Vernon Davis, T Trent Williams, T Brandon Scherff, DE Jonathan Allen, DL Ziggy Hood, OLB Ryan Kerrigan
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 12

NFL NORTH

  • Chicago Bears | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 21
    • Free Agency: 24
    • Trade: 1
    • Waivers: 7
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 8
      • QB Mitch Trubisky QB Mark Sanchez, WR Kevin White, WR Kendall Wright, G Kyle Long, OLB Leonard Floyd, CB Prince Amukamara, CB Kyle Fuller
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 14
  • Detroit Lions | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 32
    • Free Agency: 17
    • Trade: 2
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 7
      • QB Matthew Stafford, TE Eric Ebron, T/G Greg Robinson, DE Ezekiel Ansah, DT Haloti Ngata, LB Jarrad Davis, CB D.J. Hayden 
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 13
  • Green Bay Packers | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 42
    • Free Agency: 10
    • Trade: 0
    • Waivers: 1
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 7
      • QB Aaron Rodgers, T Bryan Bulaga, DT Kenny Clark, LB Clay Matthews, LB Nick Perry, CB Damarious Randall, S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix 
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 12
  • Minnesota Vikings | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 34
    • Free Agency: 13
    • Trade: 3
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 1
    • 1st Round draft picks: 8
      • QB Sam Bradford, WR Laquon Treadwell, T Riley Reiff, LB Anthony Barr, CB Terence Newman, CB Xavier Rhodes, CB Trae Waynes, S Harrison Smith
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 19

NFL SOUTH

  • Atlanta Falcons | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 31
    • Free Agency: 19
    • Trade: 2
    • Waivers: 1
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 10
      • QB Matt Ryan, WR Julio Jones, C Alex Mack, T Jake Matthews, DE Adrian Clayborn, DE Takkarist McKinley, DT Dontari Poe, DE/OLB Vic Beasley, CB Desmond Trufant, S Keanu Neal
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 15
  • Carolina Panthers | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 29
    • Free Agency: 17
    • Trade: 4
    • Waivers: 3
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 12
      • QB Cam Newton, RB Christian McCaffrey, RB Jonathan Stewart, WR Kelvin Benjamin, TE Greg Olsen, T Matt Kalil, DE/OLB Julius Peppers, DT Star Lotulelei, DT Vernon Butler, LB Thomas Davis, LB Luke Keuchly, LB Shaq Thompson
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 19
  • New Orleans Saints | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 30
    • Free Agency: 19
    • Trade: 2
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 10
      • RB Mark Ingram, RB Adrian Peterson, WR Ted Ginn Jr., G Andrus Peat, T Ryan Ramzcyk, DE Cameron Jordan, DT Sheldon Rankins, LB Stephone Anthony, CB Marshon Lattimore, S Kenny Vaccaro
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 18
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 28
    • Free Agency: 21
    • Trade: 0
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 2
    • 1st Round draft picks: 6
      • QB Jameis Winston, WR Mike Evans, TE O.J. Howard, DE Robert Ayers, DT Gerald McCoy, CB Vernon Hargreaves
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 17

NFL WEST

  • Arizona Cardinals | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 26
    • Free Agency: 22
    • Trade: 2
    • Waivers: 0
    • Practice Squad: 3
    • 1st Round draft picks: 11
      • QB Carson Palmer, QB Blaine Gabbert, WR Larry Fitzgerald, TE Jermaine Gresham, G Mike Iupati, T D.J. Humphries, DE/OLB Chandler Jones, DE Robert Nkemdiche, LB Deone Bucannon, LB Haason Reddick, CB Patrick Peterson
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 13
  • Los Angeles Rams | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 36
    • Free Agency: 8
    • Trade: 3
    • Waivers: 6
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 8
      • QB Jared Goff, RB Todd Gurley, WR Sammy Watkins, WR Tavon Austin, DE/OLB Robert Quinn, DL Michael Brockers, LB Alec Ogletree, LB/S Mark Barron
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 15
  • San Francisco 49ers | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 33
    • Free Agency: 17
    • Trade: 1
    • Waivers: 2
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 8
      • Laken Tomlinson, T Joe Staley, DL DeForest Buckner, DL Arik Armstead, DE Solomon Thomas, LB Reuben Foster, S Eric Reid, S Jimmie Ward
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 15
  • Seattle Seahawks | Depth Chart
    • Homegrown: 30
    • Free Agency: 15
    • Trade: 7
    • Waivers: 1
    • Practice Squad: 0
    • 1st Round draft picks: 5
      • T/G Luke Joeckel, T Germain Ifedi, DL Sheldon Richardson, DE/OLB Marcus Smith, S Earl Thomas
    • Undrafted Free Agents: 17

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/12/17

Today’s minor roster moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Chicago Bears

Cincinnati Bengals

Green Bay Packers

  • Cut: CB LaDarius Gunter

Los Angeles Rams

New Orleans Saints

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Signed: ILB Steven Johnson
  • Cut: LB L.J. Fort

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/12/17

Tuesday’s practice squad moves…

Baltimore Ravens

Buffalo Bills

Chicago Bears

Indianapolis Colts

Kansas City Chiefs

New Orleans Saints

Oakland Raiders

  • Signed: LB Max Valles

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Signed: T Victor Salako, CB De’Vante Bausby
  • Cut: CB C.J. SmithWR Greg Ward

San Francisco 49ers

Seattle Seahawks

Tennessee Titans

Jaguars Sign WR Max McCaffrey

The Jaguars have signed wide receiver Max McCaffrey, the team announced. McCaffrey, the brother of Panthers rookie running back Christian McCaffrey, was plucked from the Saints’ practice squad. Max McCaffrey (vertical)

[RELATED: Jags’ Allen Robinson Done For Season]

Jacksonville was in desperate need of depth at wide receiver after losing star Allen Robinson for the season to a torn ACL. With Oklahoma product Dede Westbrook also on IR, the Jaguars will plug McCaffrey in as their fifth wide receiver behind Marqise Lee, Allen Hurns, Arrelious Benn, and UDFA Keelan Cole.

The Jaguars enjoyed a surprisingly strong start to the season when they toppled the Texans 29-7 on Sunday. Rookie Leonard Fournette did most of the damage with 100 rushing yards plus three catches for 24 yards while Hurns led all receivers with three grabs for 42 yards. If the Jaguars want to continue their winning ways, they’ll probably need to do more through the air going forward.

Texans Place C.J. Fiedorowicz On IR

Less than two weeks after signing an extension, C.J. Fiedorowicz won’t be available for the Texans for a while. The team placed its starting tight end on IR after he sustained a concussion, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets.

Fiedorowicz missed time with a concussion last season as well, and this latest head injury will shelve him for at least half of Houston’s season. The Texans re-signed Ryan Griffin this offseason but are thin behind him, with only second-year UDFA Stephen Anderson on the roster.

The Texans activated wide receiver Jaelen Strong, who served a one-game suspension.

Fiedorowicz played in Week 1 but left with the concussion. With the Texans playing on Thursday, he was not going to be cleared in time for Week 2. He will now be out for much longer. Griffin also is in concussion protocol, making it likely Houston looks for tight ends soon. Brian Cushing and Bruce Ellington are also in the protocol, and Bill O’Brien didn’t sound optimistic Tuesday when assessing their chances for Thursday night.

The fourth-year tight end broke out last season, more than doubling his previous career receiving yardage total by catching 54 passes for 559 yards.