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Minor NFL Transactions: 8/7/23

August 7th, 2023 at 8:54pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from active/PUP list: OLB BJ Ojulari

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: OL LaColby Tucker
Activated from active/PUP list: DL Calais Campbell
Waived: DL Matthew Gotel

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from active/PUP list: FB Patrick Ricard

Cincinnati Bengals

Placed on IR: DT Devonnsha Maxwell

Cleveland Browns

Signed: DE Charles Wiley
Waived: WR Ra’Shaun Henry

Dallas Cowboys

Activated from active/NFI list: TE Luke Schoonmaker

Green Bay Packers

Signed: RB Nate McCrary
Activated from active/NFI list: WR Grant Dubose

Kansas City Chiefs

Released from IR via injury settlement: LB Isaiah Moore

Miami Dolphins

Waived: QB James Blackman

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: WR Jacob Copeland
Waived: WR Cephus Johnson

New York Giants

Activated from active/PUP list: G Marcus McKethan, DT A’Shawn Robinson

New York Jets

Signed: DL Bruce Hector
Waived: QB Chris Streveler

Philadelphia Eagles

Waived: OL Trevor Reid

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: LB Jordan Ferguson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: DB Avery Young
Waived: OL Grant Hermanns

Washington Commanders

Signed: S Joshua Kalu
Placed on IR: DB Troy Apke

Streveler is currently dealing with an injury, ESPN’s Dianna Russini tweets. The Jets used Streveler as their top backup QB to close last season, inserting him into a Week 16 game ahead of Joe Flacco. Streveler stuck around via reserve/futures contract in January. But the Jets have since traded for Aaron Rodgers and signed Tim Boyle, marking a new era at quarterback. With Zach Wilson still around, the team does not appear to have any room — potentially even on the practice squad — for Streveler, who has played for the Jets and Cardinals in a three-year NFL career.

Apke has been with Washington since being chosen in the 2018 fourth round. He re-signed with the team in 2022 and stayed via reserve/futures contract in January. A shoulder injury, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, will move Apke to IR, which will end his chances of playing a sixth season with the Commanders this year. Kalu started five games for the Titans last season, playing 494 defensive snaps. Over his first three seasons, Kalu had never cleared the 100-snap barrier on defense.

Schoonmaker suffered a foot injury, a plantar fascia tear, during his final year at Michigan. The Cowboys’ top post-Dalton Schultz tight end investment will aim to make a push for a regular role to begin the season.

The Dolphins made Blackman part of their UDFA class this year. The former Florida State starter spent six years in college, finishing up with Arkansas State. The Dolphins swapped out Teddy Bridgewater for Mike White this offseason, but Skylar Thompson has made a push to be Tua Tagovailoa‘s backup. Regardless of that competition’s outcome, Blackman’s ceiling appeared to be practice squad QB in Miami. But the Dolphins may be looking into outside help for that developmental role — provided the team plans on stashing a fourth passer on its taxi squad.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/14/18

August 14th, 2018 at 4:41pm CST by Zachary Links

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Austin Wolf
Released: WR Rashad Ross

Denver Broncos

Claimed: WE DeAndrew White (Texans)
Waived/Injured: WR Philly Brown

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: RB Tion Green
Waived: LB William Ossai

San Francisco 49ers

Waived: OL Alan Knott

Seattle Seahawks

Waived from injured reserve: OL Avery Young

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Waived from injured reserve: CB David Rivers

Seahawks Sign G J.R. Sweezy

August 1st, 2018 at 3:18pm CST by Zachary Links

The Seahawks have signed guard J.R. Sweezy, according to a team announcement. To make room, the club waived guard Avery Young with an injury designation.

The deal brings Sweezy back to the team that drafted him six years ago. A seventh-round pick out of N.C. State in 2012, Sweezy spent his first four seasons in Seattle before signing with the Bucs as a free agent in 2016. That deal was terminated this summer after two injury-plagued seasons with Tampa Bay.

The 29-year-old guard started all 14 games he played for the Bucs last season, though he was less than 100% healthy. Pro Football Focus rated Sweezy as its No. 53 guard in 2017.

The Seahawks can use all the help they can get on the offensive line, so it makes sense for them to kick the tires on Sweezy and see where he stands in his rehab from a broken leg. For now, the Seahawks project to start 2017 second-round pick Ethan Pocic and free agent pickup D.J. Fluker at the guard positions.

Minor NFL Transactions: 5/7/18

May 7th, 2018 at 4:04pm CST by Zachary Links

We’ll keep track of today’s minor moves here:

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: WR Janarion Grant, DE Myles Humphrey
Waived: FB Ricky Ortiz, LB Mason McKenrick

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: C Tejan Koroma

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: WR Chad Beebe, CB Craig James, FB Johnny Stanton, LB Brett Taylor
Waived: LS Nick Dooley, WR Armanti Foreman, DT Caushaud Lyons, FB Kamryn Pettway

New York Giants

Waived: S Ryan Murphy, G Damien Mama, WR Canaan Severin, RB Terrell Watson, P Austin Rehkow

New York Jets

Signed: K Taylor Bertolet
Waived: CB Bryson Keeton

Oakland Raiders

Signed: TE Paul Butler, FB Henry Poggi, RB Chris Warren
Waived: RB Elijah Hood, DL Joby Saint Fleur, FB Nick Sharga

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: OT Nick Callender, C Marcus Henry, S Tevon Mutcherson, WR Damore’ea Stringfellow, OT Avery Young
Waived: LB Paul Dawson, LB Jason Hall, C Brad Lundblade, WR Ka’Raun White, WR Taj Williams

Minor NFL Transactions: 4/30/18

April 30th, 2018 at 9:06pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves.

Cincinnati Bengals

Waived: LB Carl Bradford
Waived: Connor Harris

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: G Dustin Stanton

Houston Texans

Waived: TE Zach Conque
Waived: CB Bryce Jones
Waived: TE Ryan Malleck
Waived: OLB Gimel President

Minnesota Vikings

Suspended for four games (PEDs): WR Cayleb Jones

Philadelphia Eagles

Waived/Injured: CB Elie Bouka

San Francisco 49ers

Waived/Injured: LB Jimmie Gilbert
Waived: LB Boseko Lokombo
Waived/NFI: DB Dexter McCoil
Waived/Injured: LB Donavin Newsom
Waived: CB Channing Stribling

Tennessee Titans

Waived: DL Johnny Maxey
Waived: RB Khalfani Muhammad
Waived: QB Alex Tanney

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Waived: OL Avery Young

Washington Redskins

Released: DL Montori Hughes
Waived: TE Chris Brazil
Waived: DB James Sample
Waived: LB Cassanova McKinzy

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/2/18

January 2nd, 2018 at 9:19pm 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:

Arizona Cardinals

WR Carlton Agudosi
DT Peli Anau
CB Jarell Carter
OLB Vontarrius Dora
CB Jonathan Moxey
WR Rashad Ross
DT Pasoni Tasini
RB Darius Victor
OL Josh Allen
LS Drew Williams

Baltimore Ravens

DB Robertson Daniel

Chicago Bears

OL Travis Averill
WR Demarcus Ayers
DB Doran Grant
WR Mekale McKay
OL Will Pericak
TE Colin Thompson

Cincinnati Bengals

LB Carl Bradford

Dallas Cowboys

WR Brian Brown
WR K.D. Cannon
T Jarron James
S Jameill Showers
DT Joe Vellano
CB Marquez White
RB Trey Williams

Detroit Lions

S Stefan McClure

Green Bay Packers

WR Jake Kumerow
WR Colby Pearson
TE Robert Tonyan
LS Zach Triner
WR DeAngelo Yancey

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/21/17

December 21st, 2017 at 4:49pm CST by Zachary Links

Today’s practice squad moves:

Green Bay Packers

Signed: FB Joe Kerridge

Houston Texans

Signed: OT Jake Rodgers, DT Marcus Hardison

Miami Dolphins

Signed: DB Tracy Howard

Oakland Raiders

Signed: DE Shakir Soto

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: LB Kache Palacio

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: FB Austin Johnson, OL Avery Young

Workout Notes: Patriots, Jets, Bills

September 6th, 2017 at 7:17pm CST by Zachary Links

The Patriots auditioned some players of note this week, including linebacker Akeem Ayers, quarterback Thad Lewis, and wide receiver Jeremy Ross (Twitter link via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com).

Ayers has some history with New England after playing on their 2014 Super Bowl championship team. Last year, Ayers appeared in all 16 games for Indianapolis and recorded two sacks.

Linebackers Nicholas Grigsby and Antwione Williams also showed their stuff for the Pats.

Here’s a look at Wednesday’s other workouts from around the NFL:

The Jets worked out former Maryland cornerback Alvin Hill, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle tweets.
Canadian defensive tackle Stefan Charles worked out for the Giants on Tuesday, John Kryk of The Toronto Sun tweets.
The Cardinals worked out wide receivers Donteea Dye, Cobi Hamilton, and Rashad Ross, as Howard Balzer of BalzerFootball.com tweets.
The Bills auditioned defensive backs Ironhead Gallon, Lee Hightower, Rickey Jefferson, Marcus McWilson, Orion Stewart, and Jack Tocho, linebackers Kenneth Olugbode, defensive tackle Marcus Hardison, running back Connor Harris, and tackle De’Ondre Wesley, according to Balzer (via Twitter links).
The Buccaneers auditioned quarterback Trevor Knight, wide receivers C.J. Board and Jake Lampman, and tackles Justin Murray and Avery Young, Balzer tweets.
The Packers took a look at running back Jacob Huesman, Balzer tweets.
The Colts auditioned linebacker Travis Feeney and defensive backs Jordan Moore, Taurean Nixon, Ezra Robinson, and Deron Washington, Balzer tweets.
The Giants auditioned defensive backs B.W. Webb Brandon Dixon, and Jeremiah McKinnon, Balzer tweets.

Dolphins Reach 53-Man Max

September 2nd, 2017 at 4:20pm CST by Zachary Links

The Dolphins reached the 53-man roster maximum. Here’s how:

Waived:

LS Winston Chapman
P Matt Darr
QB Brandon Doughty
TE Thomas Duarte
G Isame Faciane
QB David Fales
WR Trey Griffey
S A.J. Hendy
T Sean Hickey
CB Larry Hope
RB Storm Johnson
LB Deon Lacey
WR Rashad Lawrence
WR Malcolm Lewis
CB Jordan Lucas
DE Cameron Malveaux
DE Praise Martin-Oguike
WR Mitch Mathews
WR Drew Morgan
DT Lawrence Okoye
TE Chris Pantale
CB Lafayette Pitts
DE Joby Saint Fleur
RB De’Veon Smith
WR Damore’ea Stringfellow
LB Junior Sylvestre
DE Julius Warmsley
T Avery Young

Waived/injured:

LB Neville Hewitt
LB Brandon Watts

Released:

DE Nick Williams
T Sam Young

Placed on IR:

CB Tony Lippett
LB Raekwon McMillan

PUP List:

WR Rashawn Scott

Williams played in ten games between the Chiefs and Dolphins last season, finishing with eight tackles. He restructured his deal in March, but it wasn’t enough to keep his spot in Miami.

Young was slated to make $1.2MM in 2017 per the terms of the extension he signed in the winter.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/22/17

March 22nd, 2017 at 7:08pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Today’s minor moves:

The Dolphins have signed offensive tackle Avery Young and waived cornerback Daniel Davie with a non-football injury, the club announced today. Young, 24, went undrafted out of Auburn in 2016, and ended up spending the entirety of his rookie campaign on the non-football injury list. He was waived by the Saints last month. Davie, too, was a 2016 UDFA (Colts), and had agreed to a futures deal with Miami earlier this year.
The Seahawks announced that they’ve signed kicker John Lunsford, who was waived by the Buccaneers earlier this week. Lunsford, originally a 49ers UDFA in 2016, doesn’t figure to make Seattle’s final roster given that the club has already inked Blair Walsh this offseason.