Minor NFL Transactions: 7/27/24

Saturday’s minor moves around the NFL:

Cleveland Browns

• Signed: G Zack Johnson

Dallas Cowboys

• Signed: WR Deontay Burnett, WR Kelvin Harmon

Denver Broncos

• Activated from active/PUP list: S Caden Sterns

Detroit Lions

• Signed: LB Malik Jefferson
• Placed on IR: Michael Badgley (story)
• Placed on active/NFI list: OL Christian Mahogany
• Waived with injury settlement: OL Matt Farniok

Miami Dolphins 

• Signed: LB Curtis Bolton
• Waived: QB Gavin Hardison

New Orleans Saints

• Signed: OL Chandler Brewer
• Waived: G Nouri Nouili

New York Jets

• Signed: QB Adrian Martinez, CB Kendall Sheffield
• Waived: Ben Bryant, CB Nehemiah Shelton

San Francisco 49ers

• Signed: WR Frank Darby
• Waived: CB Kemon Hall

Martinez had a productive dual-threat career in college, scoring 96 total touchdowns during his time with Nebraska and Kansas State. He joined the Lions as a UDFA last spring, but he did not survive roster cutdowns. Martinez did not see any NFL game action, but he recently boosted his stock in the UFL. The 24-year-old earned league MVP honors while leading the Birmingham Stallions to the championship. Martinez compiled a combined 17:4 touchdown-to-interception ratio and led the league with 588 rushing yards.

The top of New York’s depth chart is set with Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor, but rookie Jordan Travis opened training camp on the NFI list as he continues to recover from the leg injury which ended his Florida State career. Martinez’s arrival (and the corresponding departure of Bryant) will allow him to see limited reps for at least a brief period. He could be a practice squad candidate if Travis returns to health in time for the fall, but a strong showing in training camp and/or the preseason could make him an attractive option for other teams.