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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)

Raiders Cut Down To 53-Man Roster

September 2nd, 2017 at 8:24pm CST by Zachary Links

The Raiders were among the teams to drag their feet on announcing their 53-man roster. Now that we can see their initial roster in full, we have to say that they’re looking a little thin at linebacker. Here’s the full rundown of their moves:

Waived:

OL Kareem Are
RB George Atkinson
CB Breon Borders
DT Paul Boyette
WR K.J. Brent
OT Chauncey Briggs
DE Fadol Brown
TE Pharoah Brown
LB Shilique Calhoun
S Anthony Cioffi
RB John Crockett
CB Kenneth Durden
LS Andrew East
DE IK Enemkpali
LB Najee Harris
WR Keon Hatcher
TE Gabe Holmes
RB Elijah Hood
CB Chris Humes
DL Branden Jackson
S Rickey Jefferson
DE Rufus Johnson
LB LaTroy Lewis
S Marcus McWilson
TE Ryan O’Malley
G Oni Omoile
LB Brady Sheldon
G Ian Silberman
G Jordan Simmons
K Giorgio Tavecchio
WR Issac Whitney
LB Xavier Woodson-Luster
WR Ishmael Zamora

Released:

TE Cooper Helfet

Waived/Injured

WR Jaydon Mickens

Waived/NFI:

LB Ben Heeney

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/9/17

January 9th, 2017 at 8:56pm CST by Ben Levine

Here are the latest reserve/futures contract signings from around the NFL. These deals will go into effect on the first day of the 2017 league year, with players joining their respective clubs’ offseason 90-man rosters.

Detroit Lions

Indianapolis Colts

LB Alex Bazzie

Oakland Raiders

DE Jimmy Bean
WR K.J. Brent
DL Demetrius Cherry
CB Kenneth Durden
TE Cooper Helfet
WR Jaydon Mickens
TE Ryan O’Malley
OG Oni Omoile
OG Ian Silberman

Philadelphia Eagles

CB Mitchell White

Practice Squad Updates: 10/12/16

October 12th, 2016 at 6:26pm CST by Zachary Links

Earlier today, the Steelers made a notable practice squad move when they signed running back Karlos Williams. Here’s the rest of today’s practice squad transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: QB Zac Dysert

Carolina Panthers

Signed: CB Lou Young
Cut: S Marcus Ball

Cleveland Browns

Signed: OL Anthony Fabiano

Detroit Lions

Signed: WR Jay Lee
Cut: DB Charles Washington

Miami Dolphins

Signed: RB Senorise Perry

New England Patriots

Signed: WR Shaq Evans
Cut: FB Glenn Gronkowski

New York Giants

Signed: LB Eric Pinkins

Oakland Raiders

Signed: TE Cooper Helfet

Washington Redskins

Signed: DL A.J. Francis

Raiders To Sign Cooper Helfet

October 11th, 2016 at 10:20pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The Raiders have agreed to sign free agent tight end Cooper Helfet, according to his agent Doug Hendrickson (Twitter link). Helfet has been on the open market since being waived by the Seahawks in August.

A former UDFA out of Duke, Helfet had played with the Seahawks since 2012, but didn’t make an impact until 2014. The 27-year-old appeared in 23 games over the past two seasons (starting four), posting 25 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns — both of which came in 2015.

The Raiders recently placed veteran tight end Lee Smith on season-ending injured reserve, and fellow TE Clive Walford didn’t play in Week 5 while battling a knee injury. Farther down the club’s depth chart, Oakland boasts Mychal Rivera and recent signee Ryan O’Malley.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/11/16

August 11th, 2016 at 4:24pm CST by Zachary Links

Thursday’s minor moves from around the NFL:

The Seahawks have waived two players from injured reserve, linebacker Christian French and tight end Cooper Helfet, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times (Twitter link). The team reached an injury settlement with Helfet.
The Bills announced the release of linebacker Kevin Reddick from the reserve/injured list with an injury settlement.
The Colts signed running back Chase Price and linebacker Anthony Sarao, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle tweets.
The Seahawks are signing defensive tackle Tylor Harris, Adam Caplan of ESPN.com tweets. Harris is a UDFA out of Wake Forest. To make room for Harris, they’ve waived linebacker Montese Overton to make room for Harris, per Condotta (Twitter link).
The Texans reached an injury settlement with Richard Leonard (hamstring surgery), removing him from IR, Wilson tweets.

Seahawks Waive Cooper Helfet

August 6th, 2016 at 4:51pm CST by Sam Robinson

On a busy day in Seattle, the Seahawks waived fifth-year tight end Cooper Helfet, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports, amid a wave of transactions.

The Seahawks extended Helfet a tender as an exclusive-rights free agents in March, and the 27-year-old pass-catcher signed it soon after. However, Helfet has missed almost all of training camp after breaking a bone in his foot.

Condotta expects the veteran tight end to pass through waivers and land on Seattle’s IR (Twitter link).

A former UDFA out of Duke, Helfet’s played with the Seahawks since 2012 and made a modest impact during the past two seasons. Starting four games combined during the 2014-15 campaigns, Helfet made 25 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns — both of which coming in 2015. An easier route to playing time opened after Jimmy Graham‘s season-ending injury last season.

But Graham is expected to return soon, and the Seahawks also drafted Nick Vannett in the third round this year. Luke Willson also returns for the Seahawks, who made more moves on Saturday in addition to signing Jahri Evans.

Seattle also waived Brandon Cottom, whom Condotta tabbed as a good bet to be the team’s primary fullback prior to suffering an Achilles injury Thursday, along with tight end Ronnie Shields, running back Tre Madden and defensive end David Perkins.

The Seahawks signed linebacker Kache Palacio, running back Troymaine Pope and wideout Uzoma Nwachukwu.

RFA/ERFA Signings: 4/18/16

April 18th, 2016 at 6:09pm CST by Dallas Robinson

We’ll round the latest news on restricted and exclusive-rights free agents here…

Wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins has signed his restricted free agent tender with the Jets, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk (Twitter link). Thompkins, a former Patriot and Raider, appeared in seven games for New York last season, hauling in 19 passes.
Bills defensive tackle Corbin Bryant has signed his RFA tender, tweets Joe Buscaglia of WKBW. Bryant said in February that he was hoping to be retained by Buffalo, and for now, he’ll get his wish.
The Raiders broadcasted a series of moves today, announcing that quarterback Matt McGloin has signed his second-round RFA tender, while defensive lineman Denico Autry, tight end Gabe Holmes, safety Tevin McDonald, receiver Seth Roberts, and Korey Toomer all signed their ERFA tenders (Twitter link via Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle).
Center Patrick Lewis has signed his restricted free agent tender with the Seahawks, who also announced that they’ve re-signed exclusive-rights free agents Cooper Helfet (TE), Mohammed Seisay (CB), and Steven Terrell (S).
The Vikings announced that fullback Zach Line has signed his RFA tender. Line tells Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press that he always knew he’d re-sign with Minnesota, he just hadn’t been in the area to physically sign the deal.
Center Braxston Cave, defensive end Brandon Copeland, and safety Isaiah Johnson all signed their ERFA tenders with the Lions, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.
The Chiefs have re-signed safety Daniel Sorensen and defensive end Nick Williams, each of whom signed his exclusive-rights tender, per Howard Balzer of USA Today (Twitter link).
Linebacker Will Compton has signed his ERFA tender with Washington, tweets Balzer.

ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/5/16

March 5th, 2016 at 8:33pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are today’s tender decisions on exclusive-rights free agents, for players who have three or fewer years of experience in the league.

The Seahawks have extended exclusive-rights tenders to six players today, including cornerbacks DeShawn Shead and Mohammed Seisay, tight end Cooper Helfet, defensive tackle A.J. Francis, linebacker Eric Pinkins, and defensive back Steven Terrell, and reports Tom Pelissero of USA Today (Twitter links).
Kick returner Raheem Mostert has officially signed his exclusive-rights tender with the Browns, per his agent Brent Tessler (Twitter link).

Seahawks Sign Nine To Reserve Contracts

February 6th, 2014 at 4:10pm CST by Luke Adams

THURSDAY, 4:10pm: The Seahawks officially signed Daniels to a reserve/futures contract today, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times (Twitter links).

WEDNESDAY, 4:01pm: The Seahawks have officially signed eight players to reserve/futures contracts for 2014, as Brian McIntyre notes (via Twitter). Tight end Cooper Helfet, defensive back Akeem Auguste, offensive lineman Jared Smith, wide receivers Phil Bates and Arceto Clark, defensive linemen Michael Brooks, D’Anthony Smith, and Dewayne Cherrington all inked deals with the club.

All eight of those players finished the 2013 season on the Seahawks’ practice squad. Since Smith was on the practice squad’s injured list, that leaves one more player who didn’t receive a new deal from Seattle: QB B.J. Daniels. However, McIntyre expects him to ink a contract of his own with the team later this week (Twitter link).