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Minor NFL Transactions: 12/9/24

December 9th, 2024 at 7:52pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Dallas Cowboys

Activated from IR: CB Amani Oruwariye
Signed to active roster: CB Kemon Hall
Elevated: CB Andrew Booth
Placed on IR: CB Josh Butler, G Zack Martin (story)

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: K Cade York

New England Patriots

Designated for return: OT Caedan Wallace

Patriots third-round rookie Caedan Wallace is set to return to practice for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in early October. Per ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the rookie lineman “stayed close” to veteran David Andrews as the two went through their respective rehabs. Considering New England’s current patchwork OL, Wallace should get some run before the season ends.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/4/24

December 4th, 2024 at 8:25pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed to active roster: OT Andrew Stueber

Cleveland Browns

Waived: WR Jaelon Darden

Dallas Cowboys

Designated for return: CB Amani Oruwariye

Detroit Lions

Waived: S Loren Strickland

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed to active roster: K Matthew Wright
Placed on IR: K Spencer Shrader

Miami Dolphins

Signed to active roster: OT Jackson Carman
Designated for return: LS Blake Ferguson
Placed on IR: CB Cam Smith

New Orleans Saints

Suspended: S Roderic Teamer

New York Giants

Designated for return: LB Dyontae Johnson

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed to active roster: TE C.J. Uzomah

San Francisco 49ers

Placed on IR: DT Kevin Givens
Signed to active roster: RB Patrick Taylor

Tennessee Titans

Designated for return: OT Jaelyn Duncan

Spencer Shrader‘s hamstring injury will knock him out for the next four weeks, and with Harrison Butker eventually set to return, the fill-in kicker’s stint with the Chiefs has likely come to an end. Temporarily, the team will turn to their third kicker in Matthew Wright. The veteran filled in for Shrader this past weekend, connecting on four of his five field goal tries.

Former Dolphins second-round pick Cam Smith landed on IR today, likely ending his disappointing sophomore campaign. The cornerback did get more run in 2024 vs. his rookie season, but he was still limited to only 16 tackles in six games thanks to a pair of IR stints. This time, it’s a shoulder issue that will put the South Carolina product on the shelf.

Saints safety Roderic Teamer was hit with a three-game ban today for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.football notes that Teamer’s unpaid ban is “the conclusion of his DUI arrest” in 2023 (when he was with the Raiders). Teamer was limited to only a pair of appearances this season, with all of his snaps coming on special teams.

Titans lineman Jaelyn Duncan returned to practice today after missing the past six games while nursing a hamstring injury. The former sixth-round pick could actually see a significant role upon his return, with Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com noting that the second-year player could get a look at right tackle once he’s fully healthy.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/30/24

October 30th, 2024 at 7:26pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Dallas Cowboys

Placed on IR: CB Amani Oruwariye

Denver Broncos

Designated for return: S Delarrin Turner-Yell

Detroit Lions

Designated for return: DT Brodric Martin

Houston Texans

Signed to active roster: RB J.J. Taylor

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: C Sam Mustipher

Miami Dolphins

Designated for return: WR River Cracraft

New England Patriots

Designated for return: CB Alex Austin

New Orleans Saints

Designated for return: C Shane Lemieux, LB Nephi Sewell

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/26/24

October 26th, 2024 at 6:24pm CST by Ely Allen

Saturdays minor moves, including standard gameday practice squad elevations:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: DL Ben Stille, CB Divaad Wilson

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: CB Natrone Brooks, DE Demone Harris

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from IR: CB Jalyn Armour-Davis
Elevated: CB Bump Cooper Jr.
Placed on IR: CB T.J. Tampa

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: DT Eli Ankou, WR Jalen Virgil

Chicago Bears

Activated from IR: RB Travis Homer, DE Jacob Martin
Elevated: S Tarvarius Moore

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: CB Amani Oruwariye
Elevated: RB Dalvin Cook (story)
Placed on IR: TE John Stephens (story)

Denver Broncos

Elevated: LB Kwon Alexander, G Calvin Throckmorton

Detroit Lions

Elevated: OLB Al-Quadin Muhammad, TE Shane Zylstra

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: CB Robert Rochell

Houston Texans

Elevated: FB Troy Hairston

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: WR Montrell Washington

Las Vegas Raiders

Elevated: QB Carter Bradley, TE Justin Shorter

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: WR Jaylen Johnson, WR Jalen Reagor

New England Patriots

Elevated: LB Ochaun Mathis

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: S Ugo Amadi
Elevated: WR Equanimeous St. Brown, S Roderic Teamer
Waived: RB Jordan Mims

New York Jets

Elevated: OL Alec Lindstrom, S Jarius Monroe

Philadelphia Eagles

Activated from IR: WR Ainias Smith

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: S Adrian Amos, K Anders Carlson

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from IR: S Jerrick Reed II
Elevated: CB Faion Hicks, CB Josh Jobe

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from IR: WR Rakim Jarrett
Elevated: QB Michael Pratt

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: CB Gabe Jeudy-Lally, WR Mason Kinsey, T John Ojukwu
Elevated: RB Joshua Kelley, QB Trevor Siemian
Placed on IR: T Jaelyn Duncan
Waived: OLB Caleb Murphy

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/12/24

October 12th, 2024 at 8:38pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor transactions, including practice squad callups for Week 6:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: K Chad Ryland

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: G Matt Hennessy, CB Kevin King

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from IR: RB Rasheen Ali
Elevated: OLB Yannick Ngakoue

Carolina Panthers

Activated from IR: TE Ian Thomas
Placed on IR: C Austin Corbett (story)
Elevated: OLB Marquis Haynes

Chicago Bears

Elevated: S Tarvarius Moore, CB Ameer Speed

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: CB Jalen Davis, C Trey Hill

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: LB Darius Harris, CB Amani Oruwariye

Denver Broncos

Signed to active roster: DB Tanner McCalister
Elevated: T Cameron Fleming, G Calvin Throckmorton

Detroit Lions

Elevated: DE Isaac Ukwu

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: FB Andrew Beck

Indianapolis Colts

Signed to active roster: RB Evan Hull

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: LB Tanner Muse

Las Vegas Raiders

Activated from IR: S Trey Taylor
Elevated: WR Alex Bachman, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: S Tony Jefferson
Elevated: CB Dicaprio Bootle

New York Giants

Elevated: WR Isaiah Hodgins, RB Dante Miller

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed to active roster: WR Parris Campbell
Elevated: OL Jack Driscoll

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: WR Ryan Miller, RB D.J. Williams

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: DT Abdullah Anderson, CB Tre Avery

Washington Commanders

Activated from reserve/PUP: DE Efe Obada
Elevated: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., CB Kevon Seymour

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/5/24

October 5th, 2024 at 7:29pm CST by Adam La Rose

Saturday’s gameday elevations and other minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: OL Charlie Heck, K Chad Ryland

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: RB Chris Collier, OLB Yannick Ngakoue

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: WR Tyrell Shavers, DT Branson Deen

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: LB Thomas Incoom, DT T.J. Smith
Placed on IR: LB Shaq Thompson (story)

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: CB Jalen Davis

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: LB Nick Vigil
Elevated: DE Carl Lawson, CB Amani Oruwariye

Denver Broncos

LB Levelle Bailey

Green Bay Packers

Signed to active roster: CB Robert Rochell
Elevated: FB Andrew Beck

Houston Texans

Elevated: RB J.J. Taylor

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: RB Evan Hull, CB David Long

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: LB Tanner Muse, S Matthew Jackson

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed to active roster: DE K’Lavon Chaisson
Placed on IR: LB Luke Masterson
Elevated: RB Sincere McCormick, WR Alex Bachman

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: WR Xavier Smith, CB Ahkello Witherspoon

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: CB Nik Needham

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: RB Myles Gaskin, S Bobby McCain

New England Patriots

Signed to active roster: DT Jaquelin Roy
Elevated: OL Bryan Hudson, LB Ochaun Mathis

New York Giants

Activated from IR: LB Matt Adams
Waived: LB Benton Whitley
Elevated: WR Isaiah Hodgins, RB Dante Miller

New York Jets

LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball, QB Adrian Martinez

Pittsburgh Steelers

Activated from IR: OLB Jeremiah Moon
Elevated: WR Brandon Johnson, RB Jonathan Ward

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from IR: DT Kalia Davis
Elevated: DL T.Y. McGill, WR Trent Taylor

Washington Commanders

Activated from IR: QB Marcus Mariota
Elevated: CB Kevon Seymour, WR Brycen Tremayne

Mariota returned to practice on Wednesday, which was the earliest point at which he could be designated for return. As a result, it comes as little surprise he has been brought back onto Washington’s active roster. The 30-year-old is in his first season with the Commanders, and today’s move paves the way for him to handle backup duties moving forward.

Ngakoue remained on the free agent market into the start of the regular season. He was not connected to a Ravens reunion, but one took place last week. The journeyman sack artist had a brief spell with Baltimore in 2020, and he posted three sacks in 11 games. Ngakoue, 29, had one-and done campaigns in Vegas, Indianapolis and Chicago before taking a Ravens practice squad deal. He will make his debut tomorrow and aim to provide depth along the edge.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/26/24

September 26th, 2024 at 3:30pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Thursday’s minor moves:

Buffalo Bills

Signed from practice squad: OL Will Clapp
Placed on IR: OL Tylan Grable

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: DE Carl Lawson, CB Amani Oruwariye

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed from practice squad: S Tony Jefferson

New York Giants

Elevated: FB Jakob Johnson, CB Duke Shelley

Without Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips, the Giants will move Shelley up to their gameday roster. Shelley has not played since last season, attending training camp with the Vikings but landing with the Giants shortly after not making Minnesota’s 53-man roster.

Jefferson played in one game this season as a gameday elevation, but this is his first time on a 53-man roster since the 2022 season. Jefferson had retired, spending the 2023 season as a Ravens scouting intern. At 32, he returned to play under Jim Harbaugh. The Chargers will be without Derwin James against the Chiefs due to a one-game suspension, with Jefferson set to serve as a depth piece in Week 4.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 8/29/24

August 29th, 2024 at 8:58pm CST by Sam Robinson

PFR’s practice squad rundown, signaling we are indeed close to games that count, begins Thursday. Here is how teams began to handle their 16-man P-squads.

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: TE Jordan Murray, DL PJ Mustipher, OL Luke Tenuta

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LB Monty Rice, OL Elijah Wilkinson

Carolina Panthers

Signed: OL Ja’Tyre Carter, WR Jalen Coker, TE Feleipe Franks, LB Thomas Incoom, DE Tarron Jackson, DT Jayden Peevy, S Demani Richardson

Chicago Bears

Signed: OL Chris Glaser, DL Sam Roberts
Released: DB Quindell Johnson, DL Dashaun Mallory

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: G Tashawn Manning, RB Kendall Milton, DT Justin Rogers, DE Isaiah Thomas

Cleveland Browns

Signed: RB Gary Brightwell, WR Tulu Griffin, TE Cameron Latu, TE Blake Whiteheart
Released: LS Rex Sunahara

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: DT Phil Hoskins, CB Amani Oruwariye

Detroit Lions

Released: S C.J. Moore

Houston Texans

Signed: T Braeden Daniels, TE Cole Fotheringham, WR Xavier Johnson, S Mark Perry, QB Kedon Slovis

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DT McTelvin Agim, DE Titus Leo, TE Sean McKeon, G Atonio Mafi, K Spencer Shrader

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: OL Blake Hance, S Matthew Jackson, WR Louis Rees-Zammit

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: TE Justin Shorter

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: S Tony Jefferson, C Sam Mustipher, TE Eric Tomlinson
Released: CB Robert Kennedy

Los Angeles Rams

Released: RB Zach Evans

Miami Dolphins

Signed: QB Tim Boyle

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: T Ricky Lee, RB Zavier Scott
Released: WR Jeshaun Jones, RB DeWayne McBride

New England Patriots

Signed: DE Brevin Allen, G Jerome Carvin, DT Trysten Hill, C Bryan Hudson, G Michael Jordan, WR Jalen Reagor

New Orleans Saints

Signed: T Austin Deculus, TE Treyton Welch
Released: TE Mason Fairchild

New York Giants

Signed: CB Art Green, DT Elijah Garcia, CB Duke Shelley

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: OL Brett Toth

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: CB Anthony Averett, FB Jack Colletto, CB Zyon Gilbert, CB Thomas Graham Jr., LB Marcus Haynes, DL Jacob Slade, RB Jonathan Ward, TE Rodney Williams

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: WR Terrace Marshall, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: CB Josh Jobe, LB Tyreke Smith
Released: T Raiqwon O’Neal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: C Avery Jones, T Lorenz Metz, WR Ryan Miller, WR Cody Thompson

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DL James Lynch

Washington Commanders

Signed: LB Jalen Graham, CB Bobby Price

Slovis went to camp with the Colts, joining the team as a UDFA this year. Houston placed Case Keenum on IR and released Tim Boyle, who is now the Dolphins’ P-squad QB. Slovis, who played at USC, Pittsburgh and BYU in college, is now the Texans’ de facto third-stringer.

Shelley has 11 career starts — with the Bears and Vikings — on his resume. He joined the Raiders last year but ended up with the Rams, playing in 11 games as a backup. The Giants have spent time searching for a cornerback answer, having not been too satisfied with their Cor’Dale Flott–Nick McCloud CB2 competition. New York did not make any waiver claims at the position Wednesday.

Reagor, who played for the Patriots last season, is back after being released earlier this week. The former Minnesota first-rounder played in 11 New England games last season, returning a kick for a touchdown. Latu joins the Browns after being a 49ers cut. The 2023 third-round pick missed all of last season with an ACL tear. Jefferson is back with the Bolts hours after being released.

Jaguars Finalize 53-Man Roster

August 27th, 2024 at 1:50pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Jaguars have unveiled their list of cuts and other roster moves which will bring the team to the 53-man limit ahead of today’s deadline. Here is the full breakdown:

Released:

S Adrian Amos
QB C.J. Beathard (via injury settlement)
TE Josiah Deguara
S Terrell Edmunds
CB Tre Flowers
DE Joe Gaziano
OL Blake Hance
LB Tanner Muse
CB Amani Oruwariye
OL Tyler Shatley

Waived:

TE Shawn Bowman
CB Christian Braswell
RB Gary Brightwell
WR Joshua Cephus
DE D.J. Coleman
WR Elijah Cooks
CB Erick Hallett II
RB Jalen Jackson
OL Steven Jones
TE Patrick Murtagh (injury designation)
QB E.J. Perry
S Josh Proctor
WR Austin Trammell
OL Darryl Williams

Placed on IR:

RB Keilan Robinson
S Andrew Wingard

Beathard’s inclusion in Jacksonville’s cuts comes after he suffered a groin injury in the team’s second preseason contest. He was unable to suit up for the Jaguars’ exhibition finale, and today’s move clears the way for Mac Jones to take on backup duties. The former Patriots first-rounder was dealt to his hometown team this offseason, but a competition had been ongoing between he and Beathard. Now, Jones will move forward as QB2 behind Trevor Lawrence.

Beathard will be free to sign with a new team, although he is of course unlikely to find a suitor until he returns to full health. Other veterans like Amos and Edmunds joined Jacksonville this offseason, but they too will now have to search for a new opportunity. Several of the players waived will likely find themselves on the practice squad shortly, but Perry not doing so could leave the Jags in need of QB depth especially if Beathard were to land with a new team.

In 2024, teams are allowed to designate two players to return from injured reserve without naming them to the initial 53-man roster. That is the case for both Robinson and Wingard. The former was selected in the fifth round of this year’s draft and will provide backfield depth when healthy, while the latter is recovering from a knee injury. Both Robinson and Wingard will miss at least the first four weeks of the campaign, and their activations will count toward Jacksonville’s limit of eight for the season.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 2/13/24

February 13th, 2024 at 7:31pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s reserve/futures deals:

Jacksonville Jaguars

OL Chandler Brewer, DB Tevaughn Campbell, DL D.J. Coleman, OLB De’Shaan Dixon, DB Erick Hallett II, LB Dequan Jackson, DB Amani Oruwariye, DL Esezi Otomewo, DB Ayo Oyelola, TE Josh Pederson, OL Keaton Sutherland, OL Darryl Williams, WR Seth Williams

Kansas City Chiefs

DT Isaiah Buggs

San Francisco 49ers

OL Sebastian Gutierrez, DB Kemon Hall, S Erik Harris, S Tayler Hawkins, WR Tay Martin, DL Sam Okuayinonu, LB Curtis Robinson, TE Jake Tonges, DL Spencer Waege

Oruwariye spent much of the 2023 season on the Jaguars practice squad, with the defensive back getting into just one game. The former fifth-round pick has more experience than your standard reserve/futures contract, as Oruwariye started 29 games for the Lions between 2020 and 2021. That latter season was one of his strongest, as he finished with 57 tackles, 11 passes defended, and six interceptions.