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NFL Minor Transactions: 4/11/25

April 11th, 2025 at 6:43pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Kansas City Chiefs

Miami Dolphins

King returned to the field last year for the first time since 2021. A former second-round pick for the Packers, King was a starter in Green Bay before deciding to sit out the 2022 season for personal reasons. He attempted to make a return in 2023, but a torn Achilles tendon prevented him from doing so.

Finally coming back to the NFL with the Falcons last year, King saw very few snaps on defense in the regular season despite being a standout in the offseason. King was praised for his defensive versatility throughout camp and the preseason, but the Falcons mostly utilized the veteran on special teams.

Colts Re-Sign TE Mo Alie-Cox

April 11th, 2025 at 10:07am CST by Adam La Rose

Mo Alie-Cox has spent his entire career with the Colts, and that relationship will continue in 2025. The veteran tight end re-signed on Friday, per a team announcement.

It is a one-year agreement worth $2.2MM, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweets. This comes after the ex-basketball player played out a three-year, $17.55MM contract. And the latest Alie-Cox Indianapolis agreement comes as the team is being linked to this draft’s top two tight end prospects.

Alie-Cox entered the league as an undrafted free agent, but he has managed to carve out a notable NFL tenure. He has amassed 108 appearances and 47 starts with Indianapolis, and the both figures could continue to rise in 2025. Tight end is seen as a key Colts need entering the draft, leading many to believe one of the position’s top prospects will be selected their first-round pick.

Even if that takes place, though, Alie-Cox will represent a familiar option for the team. The 31-year-old has remained durable throughout his career, chipping in as a complementary pass-catching option and contributing as a run blocker. Over the course of his Colts tenure, Alie-Cox has seen his snap share range from 33% to 55%, although he has found himself playing less than half of the team’s offensive snaps in each of the past two campaigns. If Tyler Warren or Colston Loveland arrive as a rookie this offseason, that playing time rate could drop even further.

Tight end has been a sore spot for years in Indianapolis, and the team has taken a number of routes to try and address the position. Jelani Woods flashed potential as a rookie in 2022, but he has not seen any regular season game action since then. Woods is a pending 2026 free agent, but his roster spot has been a question mark this offseason. It will be interesting to see if the Virginia product stays in Indianapolis if the team makes a notable draft investment as expected.

Veteran Albert Okwuegbunam was among the players who signed a futures deal with the Colts in January. The team’s tight end depth chart also includes Will Mallory, Andrew Ogletree and Sean McKeon. Alie-Cox will once again be in the mix in that group as he prepares for an eighth campaign in Indianapolis.

Commanders To Sign QB Josh Johnson

April 11th, 2025 at 8:23am CST by Adam La Rose

Josh Johnson will be back in the nation’s capital in 2025. The journeyman quarterback has agreed to a one-year Commanders deal, ESPN’s John Keim reports.

Johnson’s career has included time with a record 14 NFL teams (in addition to his games played in the first edition of the UFL along with the AAF and the second iteration of the XFL). That lengthy resume includes a stint in Washington dating back to the 2018 campaign. Johnson started three games in four appearances that year.

One of the (many) stops he made after that was a pair of games with the 49ers in 2022. Johnson is therefore a familiar face to Commanders general manager Adam Peters, who ensured stability on the quarterback depth chart earlier this offseason. Marcus Mariota agreed to another one-year Washington pact last month, meaning he is in position to once again serve as backup to reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels.

That leaves Johnson, who turns 39 next month, in place to handle third-string duties and compete for a roster spot during training camp. In total, the former fifth-rounder has made 45 appearances and nine starts during his NFL tenure. Johnson has most recently spent the past two seasons taking part in his third stint with the Ravens. Baltimore added veteran Cooper Rush as a new backup in free agency, though, so it comes as no surprise Johnson finds himself on the move this spring.

The Commanders made a surprise run to the NFC title game in 2024, and they will look to repeat that success next season. Daniels will of course play a huge role in determining Washington’s ability to meet that goal, and if he is forced to miss time Mariota will represent an experienced fill-in option. Johnson could take on QB2 duties if needed, but his attention will turn to surviving roster cuts at the end of training camp.

Texans, Jalen Pitre Agree To Extension

April 11th, 2025 at 8:09am CST by Adam La Rose

The Texans made a major commitment in the secondary when they worked out a record-breaking extension for cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. The team now has another multi-year deal in place with a different member of the secondary from the 2022 draft class.

Jalen Pitre has agreed to a three-year extension worth $39MM, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The former second-rounder was set to play on the final season of his rookie deal, meaning he is now on the books through 2028. Rapoport’s colleague Tom Pelissero adds the contract includes $29.16MM in guarantees. This accord contains a $10MM signing bonus, $18MM in new compensation for 2025 and can top out at $42.6MM, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports.

Pitre was drafted as a safety, and for the most part he occupied that role during his first two seasons in Houston. The 25-year-old handled full-time starting duties during that span, which included a five-interception rookie campaign. Pitre’s ball production took a step back in 2023, but he remained a mainstay in the secondary. Last offseason, the Texans committed to playing him at slot corner, a role he primarily handled in 2024.

While he was limited to 12 games last year, Pitre found success at his new position. The Baylor product earned a PFF grade of 73.9, easily the highest of his career. He handled a defensive snap share of 87%, and a heavy workload can obviously be expected moving forward. Houston has Stingley on the books long term, and 2024 second-rounder Kamari Lassiter represents another young player set to be a key member of the team’s secondary for years to come.

Since $39MM represents the base value of the contract, Pitre’s AAV of $13MM represents a new high mark for slot corners. That position has not seen much in the way of upward movement relative to boundary CBs, but the Texans have once again made a notable commitment to an in-house defender. Veteran edge rusher Danielle Hunter is also among the players who have received a lucrative extension this offseason as Houston looks to capitalize on the window of opportunity brought about by C.J. Stroud‘s rookie contract.

The Texans ranked sixth against the pass last season, and expectations will be high for their secondary again in 2025. With Stingley and now Pitre attached to long-term pacts, it will be interesting to see which position group is targeted next with respect to internal commitments.

Eagles To Sign WR Terrace Marshall

April 10th, 2025 at 5:55pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Eagles are continuing their pattern of acquiring former Day 1 and 2 draft picks by signing wide receiver Terrace Marshall, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Marshall visited the Titans at the end of March, but ultimately came to terms to join the Eagles instead.

Philadelphia has signed or traded for a number of players who were highly-touted prospects when they entered the league, but struggled to initially live up to their draft billing. Last offseason, the Eagles added former first-rounders Mekhi Becton and Jahan Dotson, as well as Zack Baun, a third-round pick in 2020.

Marshall was drafted by the Panthers in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but he struggled to find his footing with just 17 catches for 138 yards as a rookie despite a robust 422 snaps. He showed more promise with 28 catches and 490 yards in 2022, but played only nine games in 2023 with multiple healthy scratches.

The Panthers waived Marshall during final roster cuts in 2024. He spent time on the 49ers’ practice squad before joining the Raiders, first on the practice squad before a November promotion to the active roster. He appeared in seven games in Las Vegas, but only recorded three catches and 41 yards by the end of the season.

Marshall will be looking to rebuild his value in Philadelphia, where he could compete for the WR4 job behind Dotson, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith. The Eagles also have Johnny Wilson, and Ainias Smith on the roster, but they represent either end of the physical spectrum and will likely have a more specific role as a result. Marshall is a solid athlete at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds and can line up out wide or in the slot, but he will have to prove he’s worth of playing time and targets before the regular season.

Rams Re-Sign LB Troy Reeder

April 10th, 2025 at 2:04pm CST by Adam La Rose

Troy Reeder will remain with the Rams for another season. The veteran linebacker was re-signed on Thursday, per a team announcement.

Reeder has spent five of his six seasons with the Rams; the lone exception came in 2022 when he played for the Chargers. The 30-year-old has played on one-year-deals since 2022. To no surprise, that will be the case once again this time around.

The former UDFA played a notable role as a rookie, logging eight starts across his 16 appearances. He remained a regular on defense over the next two seasons, reaching a career high in tackles (91) during his final campaign before joining Los Angeles’ other franchise. During his one-and-done Chargers stint, though, Reeder primarily worked on special teams. That largely remained the case during his first campaign back with the Rams.

Things changed in 2024, with the Delaware product starting all six of his appearances and logging by far the highest defensive snap share of his career (94%). A hamstring injury cost him the remainder of the campaign, however, something which also hurt his market value. Reeder’s previous Rams pact was worth $1.13MM, and given his missed time this latest one will likely check in at a similar value.

The Rams – who entered Thursday with $17.7MM in cap space – still have plenty of room to make any further moves at the linebacker spot before the upcoming draft. Reeder will re-join a group which also includes low-cost returnees Omar Speights, Tony Fields and Eli Neal in addition to free agent signing Nathan Landman. Even if a rookie is added in the near future, Reeder will be in position to compete for a starting gig during training camp.

Colts Release K Matt Gay

April 10th, 2025 at 12:04pm CST by Adam La Rose

Matt Gay‘s time with the Colts has come to an end. The veteran kicker was released on Thursday, per a team announcement.

After a successful three-year stint with the Rams, Gay joined the Colts in free agency in March 2023. That four-year, $22.5MM pact came with high expectations and seemed to end Indianapolis’ efforts to find a long-term Adam Vinatieri successor. After only two years with the team, however, another change at the position has been made. This release creates $2.5MM in savings while incurring a dead money charge of $4MM.

Gay connected on 33 of 41 field goal attempts during his debut Colts season, good for an accuracy rate of 80.5%. That figure was well short of his success with the Rams, but – after undergoing hernia surgery – a rebound of sorts took place last year. The 31-year-old went 31-for-37 on field goals in 2024, including a 100% success rate on kicks under 50 yards. From long range, though, Gay only made three of nine attempts.

The former fifth-rounder only missed one extra point attempt during his two-year Indianapolis tenure, something which (coupled with his short- and medium-range accuracy) should help him land a new gig in relatively short order. With the draft approaching, however, the Colts could now find themselves in the market for a rookie kicker. As of now, only Spencer Shrader is on the team’s roster.

A 2024 UDFA, Shrader spent time with three different teams last season, making a total of four appearances. The 25-year-old played one game with the Colts and returned to the team in free agency last month. Schrader now finds himself atop the depth chart, but Indianapolis can be expected to bring in competition in the form of a veteran or a rookie in the near future.

Jets, WR Allen Lazard Agree To Restructure

April 10th, 2025 at 8:54am CST by Adam La Rose

Allen Lazard‘s time with the Jets seemed to be coming to an end earlier this offseason. Not long after granting the veteran receiver permission to seek a trade, however, it became clear New York would attempt to keep Lazard in the fold via a restructure.

That effort has now produced an agreement. Team and player have a new arrangement in place, Over the Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald reports. Originally scheduled to earn $11MM this year, Lazard will take an $8.5MM pay cut for 2025. $1.75MM of his new base salary is guaranteed, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds $2.5MM in incentives are in place to allow him to earn back some of his previously-owed compensation. The 29-year-old’s cap charge will drop to $4.6MM for this season.

Notably, today’s new deal also sets Lazard up for free agency after the 2025 campaign. The former UDFA originally had two years left on his pact, but he will now hit the open market next spring. Lazard’s debut Jets campaign fell well short of expectations, but he rebounded to an extent in 2024 with 530 yards and six touchdowns on 37 catches. Former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers is no longer New York’s quarterback, but Lazard will have a role on offense as Justin Fields takes on starting duties.

The Jets’ midseason Davante Adams acquisition did not spark a run to the postseason, and as expected the All-Pro was released last month. That move leaves Garrett Wilson in line to serve as the focal point of the team’s passing attack, and he represents one of New York’s top extension candidates. Free agent addition Josh Reynolds and 2024 third-rounder Malachi Corley will be joined by Lazard in 2025 as secondary receiving options.

Once the latter’s contract voids, his 2026 cap charge will be $4.37MM. A departure next spring would still come as no surprise given the new Jets regime which is in place, but Lazard will have one more year in the Big Apple to help his free agent value.

Cowboys To Sign OL Saahdiq Charles

April 9th, 2025 at 9:39pm CST by Adam La Rose

Saahdiq Charles recently visited the Cowboys, and that meeting has produced a contract. Team and player agreed to terms on Wednesday, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

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Charles retired in August (months after inking a Titans contract), but his desire to resume his career after missing the 2024 campaign brought about interest from Dallas. Shortly after his recent visit, the veteran offensive lineman now has an opportunity in place to compete for a roster spot this offseason. The Cowboys could still be in the market for O-line help during the draft, but in any event Charles will aim to provide them with depth up front.

The 25-year-old played out his rookie contract in the nation’s capital. Charles logged only two offensive snaps during his rookie season, but over the following two years he operated on a part-time basis. 2023 was by far his busiest campaign; Charles started 10 of his 11 appearances, working exclusively at left guard. The LSU product was charged with four sacks and 37 pressures allowed by PFF, helping result in an overall grade of just 55.5.

Between that level of performance and the fact he was out of the game last season, Charles’ Dallas pact will no doubt check in at or near the league minimum. ESPN’s Todd Archer adds, to no surprise, this is a one-year agreement. The Cowboys entered Wednesday with $37.66MM in cap space, so this agreement will not have an impact on any other veteran additions being planned before or after the upcoming draft.

As expected, Dallas lost 2010s All-Decade Team member Zack Martin to retirement this offseason. As a result, the team’s right guard position is a question mark for the first time since 2014. Charles will likely receive a look at that spot as the Cowboys aim to find a short- and long-term Martin replacement. At a minimum, he will have the opportunity to restart his career with a strong training camp performance.

NFL Minor Transactions: 4/9/25

April 9th, 2025 at 7:52pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Cincinnati Bengals

Seattle Seahawks

Joe Giles-Harris brings 22 games of experience to Cincinnati, including a 2020 campaign where he collected 20 tackles and one sack in nine games (three starts) with the Jaguars. He split the 2024 campaign between Jacksonville and New England, with 90 of his 107 total snaps coming on special teams.

Brady Russell seemed destined to return to Seattle, partly because of his ERFA tender and partly because of his role. The former UDFA has appeared in 26 games for the Seahawks over the past two years, with the Colorado product collecting 17 tackles in 542 ST snaps. He’s had only brief looks on offense, where he’s garnered a single target.

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