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Minor NFL Transactions: 12/2/23

December 2nd, 2023 at 4:51pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s gameday callups and minor moves heading into Sunday:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: WR Dan Chisena
Elevated: DT Phil Hoskins, CB Divaad Wilson

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: LB Milo Eifler, TE Parker Hesse

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: QB Joe Flacco (story), CB A.J. Green

Denver Broncos

Activated from IR: WR Brandon Johnson
Elevated: QB Ben DiNucci, TE Lucas Krull

Detroit Lions

Elevated: DT Quinton Bohanna, LB Bruce Irvin

Houston Texans

Elevated: K Matt Ammendola

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: RB Tyler Goodson, WR D.J. Montgomery

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: RB Deneric Prince

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: WR Alex Erickson
Elevated: TE Stephen Anderson
Waived: RB Elijah Dotson

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: TE Tanner Conner

New England Patriots

Elevated: QB Malik Cunningham

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: WR Marquez Callaway, FB Adam Prentice

New York Jets

Activated from IR: CB Justin Hardee, G Wes Schweitzer
Elevated: OL Jake Hanson, DT Perrion Winfrey
Waived: OL Xavier Newman

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elevated: LB Kyron Johnson

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: WR Chris Conley, S Erik Harris

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: WR Ryan Miller, WR David Moore

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: LB Joe Jones

Washington Commanders

Elevated: DE Joshua Pryor

The Chiefs have ruled out running back Jerick McKinnon for tomorrow’s game against the Packers, necessitating some extra depth at the position. The team will turn to Prince, an undrafted free agent who has spent the entire season on Kansas City’s practice squad. Prince had a breakout season at Tulsa in 2022, finishing with 813 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns.

Winfrey, a 2022 fourth-round pick, was cut by the Browns last July after being investigated for pulling a gun on a woman. He joined the Jets practice squad in early November and will finally earn his first promotion of the season. Winfrey got into 13 games for Cleveland last year, collecting 22 tackles and 0.5 sacks.

At age 36, Irvin will be making his debut for a sixth NFL team. The veteran pass rusher signed with Detroit midway through November and will finally have a chance to extend his streak of regular season appearances to 12 straight years. The only absence on the Lions’ front-seven will be linebacker Alex Anzalone, so Detroit may be looking to stand Irvin up to help the team’s depth at linebacker.

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/25/23

November 25th, 2023 at 6:30pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s minor moves and callups for Week 12’s Sunday slate:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: DT Phil Hoskins, CB Divaad Wilson

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: WR Chris Blair, TE Parker Hesse

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: S Andrew Adams, LB Josh Ross
Placed on IR: TE Mark Andrews (story)

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: CB Ja’Marcus Ingram, WR Andy Isabella

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: CB Lamar Jackson, DE Chris Wormley

Cleveland Browns

Activated from IR: LB Jordan Kunaszyk
Elevated: CB A.J. Green, S Tanner McCalister

Denver Broncos

Elevated: DT Tyler Lancaster, WR David Sills

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: WR D.J. Montgomery

Las Vegas Raiders

Activated from IR: S Roderic Teamer
Elevated: C Hroniss Grasu, DE Janarius Robinson

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: WR Alex Erickson, TE Hunter Kampmoyer

New York Giants

Activated from IR: RB Eric Gray

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elevated: LB Tariq Carpenter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: WR David Moore, DL Pat O’Connor

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: DT Ross Blacklock, LB Joe Jones
Placed on IR: T Chris Hubbard (story)

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/18/23

November 18th, 2023 at 8:55pm CST by Ely Allen

This week’s callups and minor moves heading into Sunday:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Elevated: DT Phil Hoskins, RB Tony Jones
Waived: S Qwuantrezz Knight

Carolina Panthers:

Elevated: WR Mike Strachan

Cleveland Browns

Activated from IR: G Michael Dunn

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: LB Rashaan Evans
Placed on IR: DL Viliami Fehoko

Denver Broncos

Elevated: WR David Sills

Detroit Lions

Elevated: DT Quinton Bohanna, T Connor Galvin

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: S Benny Sapp III

Houston Texans

Signed to active roster: K Matt Ammendola, LB Garret Wallow
Elevated: S Brandon Hill, WR Steven Sims
Placed on IR: CB Grayland Arnold

Kansas City Chiefs

Activated from IR: WR Richie James

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed to active roster: WR DJ Turner
Elevated: C Hroniss Grasu, T Brandon Parker

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: WR Terrell Bynum, WR Alex Erickson

Los Angeles Rams

Activated from IR: DT Bobby Brown (story)

New York Giants

Elevated: K Randy Bullock, TE Tyree Jackson

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: DT Tanzel Smart
Elevated: OL Jake Hanson, LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from PUP: CB Darrell Luter Jr.
Elevated: OL Corey Luciano

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: S Ty Okada
Waived: T Jake Curhan

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: S Richard LeCounte

Tennessee Titans

Activated from IR: S Mike Brown
Signed to active roster: DE TK McLendon
Elevated: LB Joe Jones, OL Andrew Rupcich
Waived: S Matt Jackson, RB Jonathan Ward

Washington Commanders

Elevated: RB Derrick Gore, DE Joshua Pryor

Evans had been called up from the practice squad three times by the Cowboys, meaning he needed to be added to the 53-man roster this week to continue suiting up. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports “several teams” attempted to poach the veteran off the taxi squad, but his decision to remain with Dallas has culminated in today’s move. Evans has logged 74 combined defensive and special teams snaps with the Cowboys so far, recording three tackles.

James was out of the lineup for one game after being designated for return, but he will be eligible to suit up for the upcoming Super Bowl rematch against the Eagles. Mentioned as a trade candidate earlier this year, he will be able to add depth to a WR corps which has underperformed to date, and add to his single catch recorded in his two Kansas City games at the start of the campaign.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/28/23

October 28th, 2023 at 7:57pm CST by Adam La Rose

Here are the gameday elevations and other minor moves made around the league in advance of Week 8:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Placed on IR: G Elijah Wilkinson
Elevated: DL Ben Stille, RB Damien Williams,

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: LB Andre Smith

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from IR: WR Tylan Wallace
Elevated: S DeAndre Houston-Carson, RB Owen Wright

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: S Matthias Farley, OLB Eku Leota

Chicago Bears

Activated from IR: DE Khalid Kareem
Released: T Aviante Collins

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: OT Ty Nsekhe, RB Jordan Wilkins

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: LB Rashaan Evans, TE Eric Saubert

Denver Broncos

Elevated: WR Tre’Quan Smith
Placed on IR: WR Brandon Johnson

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: DT Hassan Ridgeway
Released: LB Cory Littleton
Elevated: CB D’Angelo Ross

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: DT McTelvin Agim, CB Chris Lammons

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: CB Tevaughn Campbell

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: S Deon Bush
Placed on IR: LB Nick Bolton (story)

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: WR Alex Erickson

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: RB Darrell Henderson

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: WR Trishton Jackson
Elevated: LB Nick Vigil

New England Patriots

Elevated: OL Conor McDermott

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: WR Gunner Olszewski (story)
Elevated: QB Tommy DeVito, OLB Oshane Ximines

New York Jets

Elevated: WR Malik Taylor, OL Xavier Newman

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: WR Julio Jones

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: CB Kendall Sheffield, WR Willie Snead

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from suspension: WR Dee Eskridge
Released: C Joey Hunt
Elevated: OL Jason Peters

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: CB Eric Garror, DL Jaleel Johnson
Waived: LB Chance Campbell, CB Shyheim Carter
Elevated: LB Joe Jones, RB Jonathan Ward

Washington Commanders

Signed to active roster: FB Alex Armah
Elevated: CB Tariq Castro-Fields, LB Jabril Cox

Wilkinson’s loss will be notable for the Cardinals, given his status as an entrenched starter at the left guard spot. The 28-year-old joined Arizona on a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum in free agency after stints in Denver, Chicago and Atlanta. Trystan Colon replaced him in the starting lineup in Week 7, and that will likely continue for the time being. Wilkinson will be out for at least four weeks as a result of the IR move.

Ridgeway has been out since Week 1, his Texans debut. The former 49er joined the Texans in a move which allowed him to continue working under head coach DeMeco Ryans. Ridgeway ended last season on IR, so he will be looking for an extended run of availability in his new home. A veteran of 78 games (and 19 starts), he will aim to carve out a rotational role up front.

Peters was brought in by the Seahawks while they were dealing with injury problems at both tackle spots. Blindside blocker Charles Cross has since returned, so Peters’ most familiar spot will not be available if he is to make his Seattle debut on Sunday. The fact the latter is healthy and in game shape does mean, however, that he will be eligible to play in a 19th NFL season.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 8/31/23

August 31st, 2023 at 9:21pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Kaden Davis, OL Marquis Hayes

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: NT Bravvion Roy

Buffalo Bills

Signed: QB Shane Buechele

Chicago Bears

Signed: DL Deslin Alexandre, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Bill Murray, K John Parker Romo

Denver Broncos

Signed: TE Lucas Krull

Detroit Lions

Signed: QB David Blough, DL Quinton Bohanna, WR Daurice Fountain, DE Raymond Johnson, RB Zonovan Knight, G Michael Niese

Green Bay Packers

Signed: LB Kristian Welch

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DT McTelvin Agim, WR Racey McMath
Released: DT Caleb Sampson, CB Kevin Toliver

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: DL Esezi Otomewo

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: CB Keith Taylor, WR Montrell Washington
Released: DB Reese Taylor

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: WR Marquez Callaway, LB Isaac Darkangelo, G Vitaliy Gurman, DE Janarius Robinson

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: WR Alex Erickson, S Dean Marlowe, TE Nick Vannett

Miami Dolphins

Signed: TE Nick Bowers, RB Darrynton Evans, OL Chasen Hines, S Joshua Kalu, DT Rashard Lawrence, OT James Tunstall, WR Raleigh Webb, DE Chase Winovich

New England Patriots

Signed: WR Jalen Reagor

New Orleans Saints

Released: RB Tony Jones, RB Ellis Merriweather, RB Jordan Mims, LB Ty Summers

New York Giants

Signed: CB Caleb Hayes, WR Dennis Houston, TE Tyree Jackson, RB Taiwan Jones, G Jalen Mayfield, OT Jaylon Thomas
Released: CB Gemon Green, OL Tyre Phillips

New York Jets

Signed: LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball, DL Jalyn Holmes, S Tyreque Jones, OL Jason Poe, OL Ryan Swoboda, RB Xazavian Valladay

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: DT Thomas Booker, OT Le’Raven Clark, CB Tiawan Mullen

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Tariq Carpenter, OT Kellen Diesch, WR Simi Fehoko, G Joey Fisher, DB Josiah Scott

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: CB CB Shemar Jean-Charles, K Matthew Wright

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: OL Ben Brown, CB Artie Burns, LB Jon Rhattigan, CB Robert Rochell
Released: QB Holton Ahlers, OL Greg Eiland

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, DE C.J. Brewer, OL Silas Dzansi, OT Luke Haggard, DB Keenan Isaac, WR Cephus Johnson, RB Patrick Laird, S Richard LeCounte, WR Ryan Miller, WR David Moore, DL Pat O’Connor, OL Raiqwon O’Neal, LB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, TE Tanner Taula, QB John Wolford

Jets Set 53-Man Roster

August 29th, 2023 at 6:05pm CST by Ben Levine

The Jets have been in the limelight all offseason, and some of their lesser-known players have earned attention following the team’s participation in HBO’s Hard Knocks. The team had to move on from many of those unheralded players today, as the organization reduced their roster to 53 players:

Released:

FB Nick Bawden
QB Tim Boyle
LB Samuel Eguavoen
WR Alex Erickson
DL Bruce Hector
DL Jalyn Holmes
S Craig James
P Thomas Morstead
OL Adam Pankey
OL Greg Senat
DL Tanzel Smart
DL Pita Taumeopenu
WR Malik Taylor
LB Nick Vigil

Waived:

DL Deslin Alexandre
LB Claudin Cherelus
C Trystan Colon
S Trey Dean
RB Travis Dye
OL Chris Glaser
OL Grant Hermanns
TE E.J. Jenkins
LB Caleb Johnson
WR Jerome Kapp
RB Zonovan Knight
TE Zack Kuntz
OL Brent Laing
CB Derrick Langford
WR TJ Luther
CB Nehemiah Shelton
DL Marquiss Spencer
S Marquis Waters

Zonovan Knight made a name for himself as an UDFA in 2022. The running back was thrust into the Jets starting lineup, and he ultimately started four of his seven appearances. The RB finished the season with 400 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown on 98 touches. With Dalvin Cook added to a deep RBs depth chart, Knight seemed like a long shot to make the final roster.

Tim Boyle has bounced around the NFL a bit, but his only starting experience came with the Lions in 2021. The quarterback spent the 2022 campaign in Chicago, completing two of his eight pass attempts. It was uncertain if the Jets would keep three QBs on the roster, but the team appears content with just Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson at the position.

Minor NFL Transactions: 7/20/23

July 20th, 2023 at 7:26pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Placed on PUP: RB Caleb Huntley

Miami Dolphins

Placed on PUP: CB Nik Needham

New York Giants

Reverted to IR: CB Leonard Johnson

New York Jets

Signed: WR Alex Erickson

Caleb Huntley‘s 2022 campaign ended in mid-December when the RB suffered a torn Achilles. Naturally, it’s not a surprise that he won’t be ready to go for the start of training camp, and it remains to be seen if the third-year pro will be forced to miss any regular season time. The 2021 UDFA didn’t play as a rookie but took on a larger role in 2022, finishing with 369 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown. When he returns to the field, he’ll be joining a deep RBs room that added Bijan Robinson to the likes of Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson.

Needham, a 2019 UDFA out of UTEP, has spent his entire career in Miami, getting into 51 games (27 starts). He started five of his six appearances last season before landing on injured reserve in October with a torn Achilles tendon. Until Needham is back on the field, Kader Kohou and Cam Smith will have a chance to battle it out for the open cornerback spot.

Minor NFL Transactions: 5/12/23

May 12th, 2023 at 9:10pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor moves heading into the weekend:

Baltimore Ravens

Waived: CB BoPete Keyes

Denver Broncos

Waived: G Parker Ferguson, RB Tyreik McAllister

Washington Commanders

Released: WR Alex Erickson
Waived: LB Drew White (with failed physical designation)

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/9/23

January 9th, 2023 at 6:45pm CST by Ely Allen

18 teams had their seasons come to an end yesterday, and their front offices have already turned the page to the 2023 NFL seaon. This started today, as a number of players were signed to reserve/futures contracts, which allows organizations to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players throughout the offseason. Here are today’s reserve/futures contracts:

Arizona Cardinals

T Julien Davenport, S Juju Hughes, LB Blake Lynch, TE Chris Pierce, TE Bernhard Seikovits, G Lachavious Simmons, WR Auden Tate, S Josh Thomas, T Badara Traore, WR Javon Wims

Atlanta Falcons

WR Josh Ali, RB BJ Baylor, OLB Quinton Bell, DL Amani Bledsoe, LB Dorian Etheridge, TE Tucker Fisk, CB Javelin Guidry, CB Matt Hankins, OL Jonotthan Harrison, WR Ra’Shaun Henry, LB Nathan Landman, DB Dylan Mabin, CB Jamal Peters, TE John Raine, FB Clint Ratkovich, CB John Reid, OL Justin Shaffer, OL Tyler Vrabel

Buffalo Bills

WR Isaiah Coulter, DE Kendal Vickers

Carolina Panthers

G Deonte Brown, RB Spencer Brown, DE Kobe Jones, LB Arron Mosby, TE Giovanni Ricci, WR C.J. Saunders, TE Stephen Sullivan, DT Raequan Williams, WR Derek Wright

Chicago Bears

TE Chase Allen, S Adrian Colbert, LB Kuony Deng, T Kellen Diesch, DE Gerri Green, TE Jake Tonges, WR Nsimba Webster

Cleveland Browns

WR Daylen Baldwin, S Bubba Bolden, WR Mike Harley, LB Storey Jackson, DE Sam Kamara, RB John Kelly, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, DT Roderick Perry, WR Marquez Stevenson, T Tyrone Wheatley

Denver Broncos

WR Victor Bolden, G Parker Ferguson, CB Faion Hicks, CB Delonte Hood, S Devon Key, RB Tyreik McAllister, OLB Wyatt Ray, OL Hunter Thedford, LB Ray Wilborn

Detroit Lions

WR Maurice Alexander, WR Stanley Berryhill, T Obinna Eze, S Brady Breeze, CB Khalil Dorsey, RB Jermar Jefferson, WR Tom Kennedy, T Darrin Paulo, DT Demetrius Taylor, CB Jarren Williams

Indianapolis Colts

DT McTelvin Agim, S Henry Black, S Marcel Dabo, S Trevor Denbow, G Arlington Hambright, T Jordan Murray, LB Segun Olubi, LB Forrest Rhyne, RB Aaron Shampklin, WR Vyncint Smith, CB David Vereen, TE Jalen Wydermyer

Kansas City Chiefs

WR Ty Fryfogle

Las Vegas Raiders

CB Isiah Brown, CB Bryce Cosby, P Julian Diaz, S Jalen Elliott, TE Cole Fotheringham, G Vitaliy Gurman, T Sebastian Gutierrez, WR Chris Lacy, LB Kana’i Mauga, G Jordan Meredith, WR DJ Turner, RB Austin Walter, WR Isaiah Zuber

Los Angeles Rams

TE Roger Carter, DL T.J. Carter, CB T.J. Carter, S Richard LeCounte, T Max Pircher, WR Jaquarii Roberson, WR Jerreth Sterns, DE Brayden Thomas, DE Zach VanValkenburg

New Orleans Saints

G Yasir Durant, DT Prince Emili, RB Derrick Gore, CB Vincent Gray, TE Lucas Krull, QB Jake Luton, LB Nephi Sewell, DE Jabari Zuniga

New York Jets

OL Chris Glaser, CB Craig James, CB Jimmy Moreland, DL Marquiss Spencer, QB Chris Streveler, LB Chazz Surratt, WR Malik Taylor

Washington Commanders

CB Troy Apke, DE William Bradley-King, WR Alex Erickson, CB DaMarcus Fields, QB Jake Fromm, G Nolan Laufenberg, WR Kyric McGowan, T Aaron Monteiro, G Keaton Sutherland

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/3/22

December 3rd, 2022 at 7:49pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are the league’s minor transactions leading into the Sunday-slate of Week 13 games:

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: DE Quinton Bell, C Jonotthan Harrison

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: WR Binjimen Victor
Promoted from practice squad: WR DeSean Jackson, S Ar’Darius Washington
Placed on IR: WR Tylan Wallace

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: P Drue Chrisman

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: S Mike Brown

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: T Aviante Collins

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: S Micah Abernathy, RB Patrick Taylor

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: CB Jacobi Francis

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: LB Forrest Rhyne

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: S Zayne Anderson, WR Cornell Powell

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: DT Kyle Peko

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: T Zack Bailey

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: OLB Keir Thomas, WR Austin Trammell
Promoted from practice squad: RB Malcolm Brown, DE T.J. Carter

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: OL James Empey, T Kendall Lamm

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: LB William Kwenkeu

San Francisco 49ers

Placed on IR: RB Elijah Mitchell (story)

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: LB Vi Jones, WR Laquon Treadwell

Tennessee Titans

Activated from IR: OLB Olasunkanmi Adeniyi
Promoted from practice squad: RB Julius Chestnut, CB Davontae Harris
Waived: K Caleb Shudak

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: WR Alex Erickson

Released:

Waived:

Placed on reserve/PUP:

Placed on IR:

Placed on reserve/suspended: