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Minor NFL Transactions: 11/16/24

November 16th, 2024 at 8:56pm CST by Ely Allen

Saturday’s minor moves, including standard gameday practice squad elevations:

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: LB Kristian Welch

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: TE Zach Davidson, T Richard Gouraige

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: T Devin Cochran, LB Shaka Heyward

Cleveland Browns

Signed to active roster: DT Sam Kamara, DE Elerson Smith
Elevated: WR Kadarius Toney
Placed on IR: DT Mike Hall Jr.

Denver Broncos

Elevated: LB Zach Cunningham, S Keidron Smith

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: LB Zeke Turner
Elevated: TE James Mitchell

Indianapolis Colts

Signed to active roster: LB Liam Anderson
Elevated: G Atonio Mafi, G Josh Sills
Waived: DT Adam Gotsis

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: WR Velus Jones, LB Anthony Pittman

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: LB Cole Christiansen

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: LB Shaquille Quarterman
Elevated: CB Eli Apple, OLB Caleb Murphy
Waived: CB Dicaprio Bootle

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: T Geron Christian, DL Jonah Williams

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: LS Tucker Addington, T Jackson Carman

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: LS Jake McQuaide

New England Patriots

Elevated: LB Keshawn Banks, LB Joe Giles-Harris

San Francisco 49ers

Signed to active roster: P Pat O’Donnell
Elevated: S Tashaun Gipson, CB Nick McCloud
Placed on IR: CB Darrell Luter Jr.

Seattle Seahawks

Signed to active roster: TE Tyler Mabry, WR Cody White
Elevated: LB Patrick O’Connell, S Ty Okada
Placed on reserve/retired list: C Connor Williams (story)
Waived: NT Brandon Pili

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: C Corey Levin
Elevated: T Isaiah Prince, S Daryl Worley

Toney is set to make his debut for the regular season. The former first-round pick out of Florida has had a rocky first four years in the league, despite coming away with two Super Bowl rings in Kansas City. He was signed to the Browns’ practice squad just after the season opener and will be eligible to see game action with Cleveland in Week 11.

O’Donnell was added to the 49ers’ practice squad earlier this week given the chance of Mitch Wishnowsky missing time. The latter is now on injured reserve, ensuring at least a four-game absence. O’Donnell, 32, is a veteran of 145 games but Week 11 will mark his first regular season action since 2022.

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/9/24

November 9th, 2024 at 9:11pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor moves, including standard gameday practice squad elevations:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: CB Divaad Wilson

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: WR Chris Blair, OLB Khalid Kareem

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: WR Tyrell Shavers, WR K.J. Hamler
Placed on IR: LB Baylon Spector

Chicago Bears

Activated from IR: G Ryan Bates (story)
Elevated: T Jake Curhan, LB Carl Jones Jr.

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: CB Josh Butler, WR Jalen Cropper

Denver Broncos

Activated from IR: C Luke Wattenberg
Elevated: FB Michael Burton, LB Zach Cunningham

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: LB Abraham Beauplan, OLB Al-Quadin Muhammad, TE Shane Zylstra
Elevated: T Jamarco Jones, LB Zeke Turner
Placed on IR: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Waived: DE Isaiah Thomas

Houston Texans

Elevated: DT Tommy Togiai

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: WR Laquon Treadwell

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: LB Cole Christiansen, WR Justyn Ross

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: TE Tucker Fisk
Elevated: CB Eli Apple, OLB Caleb Murphy

Miami Dolphins

Waived: DT Brandon Pili

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: LS Jake McQuaide

New England Patriots

Elevated: LB Joe Giles-Harris, TE Mitchell Wilcox

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: WR Kevin Austin, WR Dante Pettis

New York Giants

Elevated: LB Curtis Bolton, WR Isaiah Hodgins

New York Jets

Elevated: K Spencer Shrader

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: S Tashaun Gipson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from IR: LS Evan Deckers
Elevated: WR Marquez Callaway, LB Vi Jones
Waived: LS Zach Triner

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: C Corey Levin, S Daryl Worley

Washington Commanders

Signed to active roster: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Elevated: K Zane Gonzalez, DE Efe Obada
Placed on IR: TE Colson Yankoff

Spector will miss at least the next four games as a result of the Bills’ move. He has remained a mainstay on special teams this year, having also done so in 2022 and ’23. The former seventh-rounder has made three starts on defense, however, so his absence will be felt moving forward. Linebacker has been a position hit hard by injuries this season, and Buffalo’s depth at the second level will now be tested even further.

Wattenberg had his 21-day practice window opened by the Broncos earlier this week, paving the way for today’s activation. The 27-year-old operated as the team’s starting center prior to going down after having won a summer competition for the gig with Alex Forsyth. Forsyth handled first-team duties over the past four games, drawing a superior PFF evaluation and therefore potentially playing his way into an extended look atop the depth chart. At a minimum, having Wattenberg back will give Denver – a team with three IR activations left – depth up front.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/29/24

October 29th, 2024 at 8:13pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Here are the most recent practice squad transactions from around the NFL:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to practice squad: DL Anthony Goodlow

Carolina Panthers

Released from practice squad: LB Shaquille Quarterman

Chicago Bears

Signed to practice squad: OL Austen Pleasants
Released from practice squad: LS Jake McQuaide

Indianapolis Colts

Restored to practice squad from injured reserve: QB Jason Bean
Signed to practice squad: CB Tre Flowers, RB Evan Hull
Released from practice squad: DT Josiah Bronson, WR Ethan Fernea, CB Kelvin Joseph

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to practice squad: LB Caleb Murphy

Miami Dolphins

Released from practice squad: OT Anderson Hardy

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to practice squad: RB Myles Gaskin, OT Julian Pearl
Release from practice squad: LB Dallas Gant, OT Marcellus Johnson

New England Patriots

Signed to practice squad: WR Braylon Sanders

New Orleans Saints

Signed to practice squad: DB Tre Herndon, RB Jordan Mims
Released from practice squad: C Sincere Haynesworth

New York Giants

Released from practice squad: S Gervarrius Owens

Philadelphia Eagles

Released from practice squad: DT Siaki Ika

Pittsburgh Steelers

Released from practice squad: RB La’Mical Perine, CB Thomas Graham

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Released from practice squad: LB Kalen DeLoach

Tennessee Titans

Signed to practice squad: DL Abdullah Anderson, DB Justin Hardee, OG Arlington Hambright
Released from practice squad: OG Cole Spencer

Washington Commanders

Signed to practice squad: OT Bobby Hart
Released from practice squad: OT Anim Dankwah

The Vikings cut Gaskin from their active roster on Tuesday, but as a vested veteran, he did not need to pass through waivers before re-signing to Minnesota’s practice squad. Gaskin played in the Vikings’ first five games this season, but has not appeared since October 6. His familiarity with the offense could lead to activations from the practice squad if Minnesota needs running back depth.

Herndon will join the Saints after playing in Jacksonville for six seasons, with 83 total appearances and 34 starts for the Jaguars since 2018. The veteran cornerback only started five games over the last two years, but played in 15 games for almost 900 snaps as a rotational member of the Jaguars’ secondary. His experience could lead to quick elevations from the practice squad once he learns the Saints’ defense.

The Commander signed the 30-year-old Hart to give them more depth at offensive tackle. The veteran has 67 starts and 98 total appearances over his eight-year career, though he hasn’t played in the NFL since a 2022 stint with the Bills.

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

Titans Sign 14 Undrafted Free Agents

May 13th, 2023 at 12:44pm CST by Ely Allen

The Titans have added to their six-man draft class to bring in 20 total rookies. Here are the 14 undrafted free agents vying for a roster spot this summer:

DT Shakel Brown (Troy)
WR Jacob Copeland (Maryland)
WR Tre’Shaun Harrison (Oregon State)
S Matt Jackson (Eastern Kentucky)
CB Steven Jones (Appalachian State)
S Tyreque Jones (Boise State)
CB Anthony Kendall (Baldwin Wallace)
RB Charles McClelland (Cincinnati)
DE TK McClendon (Eastern Kentucky)
OLB Caleb Murphy (Ferris State)
OT John Ojukwu (Boise State)
LB Otis Reese (Mississippi)
OLB Thomas Rush (Minnesota)
K Trey Wolff (Texas Tech)

Murphy is an intriguing addition to a Titans defense that had some good pass rush performances in 2023 but nothing elite with the absence of Harold Landry. Murphy was virtually unblockable while leading Ferris State to two consecutive Division-II national titles. He put up two monster performances for the Bulldogs in those seasons, combining for 40.0 sacks and 60.5 tackles for loss over the last two years. He has the potential to provide to the rotation and compete for snaps behind Landry and Denico Autry with Arden Key and Rashad Weaver.

McClendon will compete as well after tallying six sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss for the Colonels last year. Reese could surprise as a contributor at inside linebacker. He was a tackling machine for the Rebels, finishing second on the team last year with 84.

Copeland and McClelland will be joining their respective drafted teammates, sixth-round tackle Jaelyn Duncan and fifth-round tight end Josh Whyle, at minicamp. Jackson will join McClendon as a Mountaineer addition after leading the defense with 87 total tackles last year. He’s also a Nashville native, having attended high school at Hillsboro.

Tennessee inked another pair of teammates in Jones and Ojukwu. Ojukwu brings a strong resume after earning All-Mountain West first-team honors in each of the past two seasons as the Broncos starting left tackle. Jones has experience throughout college at both safety and nickelback.

Wolff comes in with the intention of battling Caleb Shudak for the responsibility of replacing Randy Bullock. Shudak only appeared in one game of his rookie year out of Iowa last season. He made three of four kicks, missing a 35-yard attempt. Wolff converted 42 of 52 field goal attempts and 107 of 110 of his PATs as a Red Raider. They’ll likely face off for kicking duties this summer.