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RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/13/19

March 13th, 2019 at 4:05pm CST by Zachary Links

Here is the latest news involving restricted free agents and exclusive-rights free agents, with updates coming throughout the day:

ERFA

Tendered:

Bears: DE Roy Robertson-Harris, LB Isaiah Irving, OL Rashaad Coward
Seahawks: LB Austin Calitro, LB Emmanuel Ellerbee, C Joey Hunt, RB J.D. McKissic, CB Kalan Reed

Non-tendered:

Bears: S DeAndre Houston-Carson (via Howard Balzer on Twitter)
Bengals: QB Brad Kaaya (via Balzer)
Cardinals: LB Gabe Martin, DE Zach Moore, C Daniel Munyer (via Balzer)
Chiefs: TE Alex Ellis (via Balzer)
Colts: S Ronald Martin (via Balzer)
Falcons: WR Marvin Hall (via Balzer)
Giants: DT Kristjan Sokoli (via Balzer)
Patriots: WR Cody Hollister (Twitter link via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com)
Raiders: CB Tevin Mitchel (via Balzer)
Rams: LB Garrett Sickels (via Balzer)
Ravens: OT Steven Moore (via Balzer)
Saints: DB Rickey Jefferson (per NOLA.com’s Josh Katzenstein, on Twitter)
Seahawks: DE Ricky Ali’ifua, DB T.J. Green, RB Tre Madden, DB T.J. Mutcherson
Steelers: T Joseph Cheek, S Malik Golden, LB Keith Kelsey, TE Jake McGee (via Balzer)
Vikings: OT Cedrick Lang, TE Josiah Price (via Balzer)

RFA

Tendered at second-round level:

Seahawks: T George Fant (per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, on Twitter)

Tendered at original-round level:

Chiefs: S Jordan Lucas
Saints: CB Ken Crawley (Twitter link via Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate)
Seahawks: DL Quinton Jefferson (via Tom Pelissero of NFL.com, on Twitter)

Non-tendered:

Bears: LS Patrick Scales (via Balzer)
Bengals: TE Matt Lengel (via Balzer)
Bills: TE Logan Thomas (via Mike Rodak of ESPN.com, on Twitter)
Broncos: QB Kevin Hogan, LB Deiontrez Mount, WR Jordan Taylor (via Balzer)
Browns: CB Juston Burris, TE Orson Charles (via Balzer)
Buccaneers: TE Alan Cross, CB Javien Elliott, T Leonard Wester (via Balzer)
Cardinals: LB Jeremy Cash, OT John Wetzel (via Balzer)
Chiefs: LB Terrance Smith (via Balzer)
Dolphins: WR Leonte Carroo (via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald)
49ers: S Tyvis Powell (via Balzer)
Jaguars: OG Chris Reed (via Balzer)
Jets: DT Destiny Vaeao (via Balzer)
Panthers: WR Damiere Byrd (via Balzer)
Raiders: DE Shilique Calhoun (via Balzer)
Redskins: WR Maurice Harris (per Mike Garafolo of NFL.com, on Twitter), RB Rob Kelley (via Balzer)
Saints: WR Tommylee Lewis (via Josh Katzenstein of NOLA.com, on Twitter)

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/2/18

October 2nd, 2018 at 7:53pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Today’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Waived: DT Justin Zimmer

Detroit Lions

Waived: CB Dee Virgin

Indianapolis Colts

Waived: RB Jeremy McNichols

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: DB Josh Shaw
Waived: TE Alex Ellis

Los Angeles Rams

Waived from injured reserve: LB Carlos Thompson

Oakland Raiders

Signed off Titans’ practice squad: OL Ian Silberman

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted from practice squad: DT Treyvon Hester
Waived: DT Bruce Hector
Waived from injured reserve: OT Toby Weathersby

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DB T.J. Green
Placed on injured reserve: TE Will Dissly (story), S Earl Thomas (story)
Waived from injured reserve: FB Khalid Hill

Chiefs Cut RB Akeem Hunt, DT Stefan Charles

May 8th, 2018 at 9:17pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The Chiefs have waived running back Akeem Hunt with a failed physical designation and released defensive tackle Stefan Charles, the club announced today.

Hunt, who spent the first two seasons of his career with the Texans, barely played on offense for Kansas City last season, but saw ample time (171 snaps) on special teams. On a mere eight rush attempts, Hunt managed only 2.9 yards per carry, and added four receptions in the passing game. Hunt’s role would have been extremely limited going forward, as the Chiefs added both Kerwynn Williams and Damien Williams to a running back depth chart that already includes starter Kareem Hunt, Charcandrick West, and Spencer Ware.

Charles, meanwhile, is the second Kansas City interior lineman to collect his walking papers today, as the Chiefs also cut ties with Rakeem Nunez-Roches earlier on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Charles has a decent track record as a reserve for the Bills and Lions, but he hasn’t seen the field since 2016. Charles spent the 2017 campaign on the workout circuit before signing with the Chiefs just before their January Wild Card game; he was subsequently re-signed in March.

In addition to parting ways with Hunt and Charles, the Chiefs also made the following moves:

Claimed off waivers: TE Alex Ellis
Signed: CB Step Durham, DE Robert McCray, CB Malik Reaves, WR Jordan Smallwood
Waived: CB Prince Charles Iworah, OL DeVondre Seymour, WR Brandon Shippen, WR Nelson Spruce

Saints Waive Four Players

May 7th, 2018 at 7:34pm CST by Ben Levine

The Saints cut bait with four players today, according to The Advocate’s Nick Underhill (on Twitter). New Orleans waived tight end Alex Ellis, linebacker Shayne Skov, offensive guard Nate Theaker and offensive tackle John Theus. The move was made to open roster spots for undrafted free agents, which the team has yet to announce.

Theus, who was waived with an undisclosed injury, is the most notable name in the group. The 2016 fifth-round pick was claimed off waivers from the Panthers back in February. The 24-year-old, who also had a stint with the 49ers, has appeared in four career games (one start). His 2017 campaign ended on the injured reserve.

Ellis, Skov, and Theaker all spent the 2016 season on the Saints’ practice squad. Ellis, a former undrafted free agent out of Tennessee, has three career receptions for 11 yards. Besides New Orleans, he’s also spent time with the Titans and Jaguars organizations. Skov, a Stanford product, has 12 career tackles, and he’s had stops with the 49ers, Buccaneers, and 49ers. Theaker, a former undrafted free agent out of Michigan, has yet to appear in an NFL game.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/16/18

January 16th, 2018 at 7:31pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Here are the latest reserve/futures contract signings from around the NFL. These deals will go into effect on the first day of the 2018 league year, with players joining their respective clubs’ offseason 90-man rosters:

Atlanta Falcons

S Marcelis Branch
CB Deante Burton
OL Daniel Brunskill
WR Reggie Davis
TE Alex Gray
QB Garrett Grayson
DL Joey Ivie
DL J’Terius Jones
DL Taniela Tupou

New Orleans Saints

LB Adam Bighill
WR Travin Dural
TE Alex Ellis
CB De’Vante Harris
DE Alex Jenkins
OL Gabe Ikard
LB Shayne Skov
G Nate Theaker
S Mykkele Thompson
G Landon Turner

Pittsburgh Steelers

DE Lavon Hooks
LB Keith Kelsey
WR Justin Thomas
WR Marcus Tucker

NFL Workout Updates: 11/30/17

November 30th, 2017 at 8:58pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are the latest workout and visit updates, courtesy of veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer unless otherwise noted.

Atlanta Falcons

CB Leon McFadden (Twitter link)

Baltimore Ravens

LB Darnell Sankey (Twitter link)

Green Bay Packers

TE Devon Cajuste (visit), LB Ahmad Thomas (visit)

Kansas City Chiefs

TE Anthony Firkser, Henry Krieger-Coble (link)

Miami Dolphins

RB Russell Hansbrough, RB Kalif Phillips, RB Brandon Radcliff (link)

New Orleans Saints

TE Alex Ellis, TE Darion Griswold, TE Henry Krieger-Coble, TE Robert Tonyan (link)

Oakland Raiders

WR Seantavius Jones, WR Francis Owusu, WR Tevaun Smith (link)

San Francisco 49ers

T Reid Fragel, CB Senquez Golson, K Garrett Hartley, CB Michael Hunter (visit), CB Keith Lewis, LB Boseko Lokombo, LB John Lotulelei, CB J.R. Nelson, TE Luke Papilion, RB Jhurell Pressley, RB Khiry Robinson, CB Channing Stribling RB Jahad Thomas, WR Javon Williams, TE Travis Wilson, CB Lou Young (Twitter links via Balzer)

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/29/17

November 29th, 2017 at 5:29pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Today’s practice squad updates:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: RB Darius Victor

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: LB Darnell Sankey

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: RB Aaron Green

Denver Broncos

Signed: CB Michael Hunter

Detroit Lions

Signed: DE Jeremiah Valoaga
Waived: LB Thurston Armbrister

Green Bay Packers

Signed: LB Ahmad Thomas

Houston Texans

Signed: QB Taylor Heinicke, TE Ryan Malleck, WR DeAndrew White

NFL Workout Updates: 10/3/17

October 3rd, 2017 at 8:45pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Today’s workout updates, with all links going to veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer’s Twitter account unless otherwise noted:

Arizona Cardinals

OTs Javarius Leamon and Storm Norton; LB Carl Bradford (link)

Baltimore Ravens

QB Stephen Morris (link via Tom Pelissero of NFL.com); TEs Evan Baylis and Henry Krieger-Coble; CBs Dante Blackmon (link); DB Bennett Jackson (link via Dan Duggan of NJ.com)

Buffalo Bills

RBs Jalen Simmons and Brandon Wilds (link)

Cleveland Browns

RBs Josh Rounds and Kelvin Taylor; TEs Evan Baylis, Alex Ellis, Anthony Firkser, and Henry Krieger-Coble (link)

Houston Texans

RBs Kapri Bibbs and Troymaine Pope; LBs Josh Forrest and Michael Mauti; DBs Charlie Miller, Ed Reynolds, and Andrew Williamson (link)

Indianapolis Colts

TE Gabe Holmes; OL Anthony Fabiano, Gino Gradkowski, G Cole Toner (link)

Jacksonville Jaguars

QB Sefo Liufau; WRs Dres Anderson and Nelson Spruce; DT Woodrow Hamilton (link)

Los Angeles Rams

P Brock Miller (link)

Miami Dolphins

WRs Jordan Payton and Jordan Williams; OLs Willie Beavers and Jake Rodgers (link)

New Orleans Saints

TEs Jim Dray, Gavin Escobar, and Brian Parker; OL Andrew Gardner; DT John Hughes (link)

New York Jets

WR Tavarres King; DT Ed Stinson; S Mykkele Thompson (link)

San Francisco 49ers

TE Cooper Helfet (link via Ian Rapoport of NFL.com)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DBs Jordan Dangerfield and Harold Jones-Quartey (link)

Tennessee Titans

WRs Chris Harper, Anthony Nash, Tim Patrick, and Keenan Reynolds (link)

Washington Redskins

QB Garrett Grayson (link via Pelissero); WRs Amba Etta-Tawo, Kalif Raymond, and Nelson Spruce; OTs Reid Fragel, Javarius Leamon, and Victor Salako (link)

NFL Workout Updates: 9/27/17

September 27th, 2017 at 9:00pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Today’s workout updates, with all links going to veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer’s Twitter account:

Arizona Cardinals

TE Alex Ellis; DE Jonathan Woodard (link)

Atlanta Falcons

CB Alex Carter (link)

Baltimore Ravens

LB Steven Johnson (link)

Buffalo Bills

OLs Josh James and G Nate Theaker; WRs Amba Etta-Tawo and Tavarres King; S Justin Currie (link)

Detroit Lions

OLs Willie Beavers, John Greco, and Kraig Urbik; DE Sterling Bailey (link)

Indianapolis Colts

WRs Kolby Listenbee and Jordan Williams; LBs Richie Brown, Austin Calitro, and Jayrone Elliott (Twitter links)

Jacksonville Jaguars

RB LeShun Daniels; LBs Frank Beltre and Cassanova McKinzy (link)

Los Angeles Chargers

WR Michael Rector; LB Jonathan Freeny (Twitter links)

Los Angeles Rams

WR Jordan Payton (link)

New York Jets

WR Rashad Ross; TE Greg Scruggs; DE Jhaustin Thomas; LBs Gabe Martin and Brandon Watts; CB Makinton Dorleant; S Ironhead Gallon (all Twitter links)

Philadelphia Eagles

C Anthony Fabiano; T Givens Price; CBs D.J. Killings and Damian Swann (link)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

LBs Carl Bradford and Austin Calitro; CB Taurean Nixon (link)

Tennessee Titans

LSs Andrew East and Anthony Kukwa (link)

Washington Redskins

LB Otha Peters; DBs Antone Exum Jr., James Sample, and B.J. Sanders (link)

NFL Workout Updates: 9/18/17

September 18th, 2017 at 8:53pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Today’s workout update notes:

Buffalo Bills

Ps Taylor Symmank, and Matt Wile; LS Derek Hart (Twitter links via Howard Balzer and Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle)

Carolina Panthers

S Jack Tocho (Tuesday) (Twitter link via Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press)

Cincinnati Bengals

QBs Jerod Evans and Wes Lunt; RB Kelvin Taylor; WRs C.J. Board and Moritz Boehringer; TEs Taylor McNamara and Wes Saxton; DE Pat O’Connor; CBs Alex Carter and Josh Thornton (Twitter links via Tom Pelissero of NFL.com, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, and Howard Balzer)

Detroit Lions

LB Tre’Von Johnson (Twitter link via Balzer)

Green Bay Packers

OL Fahn Cooper, Givens Price, and Brandon Thomas (Twitter link via Pelissero)

Houston Texans

TE Alex Ellis (Twitter link via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle)

Indianapolis Colts

TEs Sam Cotton, Alex Ellis, Scott Orndoff, Josiah Price, Steven Scheu, Robert Tonyan (Twitter link via Balzer)

Jacksonville Jaguars

WR Jaydon Mickens; DBs Robert Blanton, Marqueston Huff, and Robenson Therezie (Twitter link via Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union)

New England Patriots

WRs River Cracraft, Kenny Lawler, and Nelson Spruce; DE Jonathan Woodard; DB Robert Nelson (Twitter link via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com)

New Orleans Saints

CB Bradley Sylve (Tuesday) (Twitter link via Wilson)

Seattle Seahawks

LB Joseph Jones; S Tyvis Powell (Twitter link via Balzer)