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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/12/24

November 12th, 2024 at 7:09pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: WR Jakeem Grant
Released: LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams

Carolina Panthers

Released: LB Cam Johnson

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: QB Will Grier
Released: S Emany Johnson

Detroit Lions

Signed: WR Maurice Alexander, DE Isaiah Thomas

Houston Texans

Signed: OL Cameron Erving, CB D’Angelo Ross
Released: CB Desmond King, OT David Sharpe

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: OT Mason Brooks
Released: DE Derek Rivers

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: OL Jerome Carvin, OL Dieter Eiselen
Released: LS Peter Bowden, QB John Rhys Plumlee

New York Giants

Signed: OT Joshua Miles
Released: P Matt Haack

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: RB Patrick Taylor
Released: RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

Tennessee Titans

Signed: OL Chandler Brewer

The Falcons have added a notable name to their special teams corps in Jakeem Grant. The long-time Dolphins returner has collected six ST touchdowns in his career (four via punts, two via kickoffs), and he’s even hauled in 100 catches. However, the veteran hasn’t seen the field since the 2021 campaign while spending the past few years on Cleveland’s practice squad.

With Dak Prescott done for the season, the Cowboys have added some extra QB depth. In comes old friend Will Grier, who spent the 2021 and 2022 campaigns in Dallas. The former third-round pick has since bounced around the NFL, including stops with the Bengals, Patriots, and Chargers in just 2023. Grier still only has two career appearances on his resume, both coming with the Panthers in 2019.

The Texans have added some experienced OL depth in Cameron Erving. The veteran is coming off a 2023 campaign where he started two of his three appearances for the Saints, and he barely played in 11 appearances with the Panthers in 2022. Still, the 32-year-old brings 98 games (58 starts) of experience to Houston, a factor that could be valuable down the stretch. To make room on the practice squad, the Texans moved on from cornerback Desmond King. The veteran has only seen time in one game for Houston this season, although he’s not far removed from a 2022 campaign where he started 13 games for the Texans.

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC South

August 28th, 2024 at 7:10pm CST by Sam Robinson

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Colts, Jaguars, Texans and Titans moves are noted below.

Houston Texans

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

DE Solomon Byrd, OT Cameron Erving, DE Malik Fisher, FB Troy Hairston, DT Marcus Harris, WR Johnny Johnson, T David Sharpe, RB J.J. Taylor, LB Max Tooley, LB Zeke Turner, OL Kilian Zierer

Reverted to IR:

DL Pheldarius Payne, TE Teagan Quitoriano

Indianapolis Colts

Signed:

Claimed:

CB Samuel Womack

Waived:

CB Darrell Baker Jr.

Signed to practice squad:

LB Austin Ajiake, LB Liam Anderson, DE Genard Avery, QB Jason Bean, S Marcel Dabo, RB Evan Hull, CB Chris Lammons, WR D.J. Montgomery, CB Jaylin Simpson, CB Ameer Speed, WR Laquon Treadwell

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

TE Shawn Bowman, CB Christian Braswell, WR Joshua Cephus, DE D.J. Coleman, WR Elijah Cooks, TE Josiah Deguara, S Terrell Edmunds, CB Tre Flowers, DE Joe Gaziano, RB Jalen Jackson, OL Steven Jones, LB Tanner Muse, QB E.J. Perry, RB Louis Rees-Zammit, WR Austin Trammell

Tennessee Titans

Signed:

Claimed:

DE Ali Gaye, DB Julius Wood

Waived:

TE Nick Vannett, OLB Rashad Weaver

Signed to practice squad:

DT Abdullah Anderson, DB Tre Avery, DE Khalid Duke, DT Isaiah Iton, DB Gabe Jeudy-Lally, DB Anthony Kendall, WR Mason Kinsey, C Corey Levin, WR Bryce Oliver, RB Jabari Small, G Cole Spencer, T Leroy Watson

Texans Place Case Keenum On Season-Ending IR, Reduce Roster To 53

August 27th, 2024 at 7:44pm CST by Sam Robinson

Several vested veterans hit the chopping block in Houston. Here is how the defending NFC South champions reached 53 today:

Released:

FB Nick Bawden
FB Andrew Beck
QB Tim Boyle
WR Noah Brown (story)
T Cameron Erving
CB Mike Ford
T Charlie Heck
CB C.J. Henderson (story)
DB Lonnie Johnson
CB Desmond King (story)
LB Jacob Phillips
G Chris Reed
CB D’Angelo Ross
T David Sharpe

Waived:

DT McTelvin Agim
LB Tarique Barnes
DE Solomon Byrd
WR Quintez Cephus
G Dieter Eiselen
DE Malik Fisher
DE Ali Gaye
FB Troy Hairston
DT Marcus Harris
WR Johnny Johnson
CB Troy Pride
WR Ben Skowronek (story)
RB J.J. Taylor
LB Max Tooley
T Kilian Zierer

Waived/injured:

Keenum was headed into the second season of a two-year deal with his original NFL team, but a major injury will sidetrack the veteran arm. A foot injury will sideline the 36-year-old quarterback, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweets. Keenum is expected to be down for three or four months, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini adds. Houston still has Davis Mills, who is in a contract year, as its top backup behind C.J. Stroud.

A calf injury will shut down Harris for the time being, Wilson adds. The Texans used both their allotted IR-return moves. The team used the 2022 third-round pick as a 12-game starter last season. Harris has played at least 71% of the Texans’ defensive snaps in both of his seasons, explaining his being prioritized via the NFL’s IR rule tweak. Despite being a 2022 UDFA, Hinish has been a key rotational player in Houston in each of his two pro seasons.

Horton is in remission from his bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The second-year player completed his final treatment this spring but did not practice with the team during training camp. The Texans’ run of WR cuts leaves 2022 second-rounder John Metchie, who missed his rookie season after a leukemia diagnosis, and Robert Woods on the roster behind starters Nico Collins, Tank Dell and Stefon Diggs. Cutting Jordan, a sixth-round pick from Louisville, leaves Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale and Cam Akers rostered behind Joe Mixon.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/13/24

March 13th, 2024 at 9:18pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Chicago Bears

Signed: LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, OL Matt Pryor

Cleveland Browns

Signed: CB Tony Brown, TE Giovanni Ricci
Re-signed: P Corey Bojorquez

Houston Texans

Signed: OT David Sharpe

Jacksonville Jaguars

Re-signed: LB Caleb Johnson

Miami Dolphins

Re-signed: RB Salvon Ahmed

New Orleans Saints

Re-signed: FB Adam Prentice

San Francisco 49ers

Re-signed: DL Kevin Givens

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: OL Nick Harris
Re-signed: CB Artie Burns

Tennessee Titans

Re-signed: RB Julius Chestnut

Washington Commanders

Re-signed: S Jeremy Reaves

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/14/23

November 14th, 2023 at 8:12pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Carolina Panthers

Signed: LB Tae Davis
Signed to active roster: OT David Sharpe
Waived: G Calvin Throckmorton

Denver Broncos

Activated from reserve/suspended: S Kareem Jackson
Waived: DT Keondre Coburn

Detroit Lions

Placed on IR: G Halapoulivaati Vaitai

Las Vegas Raiders

Waived: DE Isaac Rochell

Los Angeles Rams

Activated from IR: TE Hunter Long
Signed to active roster: LB Keir Thomas
Waived: LB Zach VanValkenburg

New Orleans Saints

Signed: WR Keith Kirkwood
Waived: FB Adam Prentice

Philadelphia Eagles

Designated for return from IR: S Justin Evans

Pittsburgh Steelers

Placed on IR: LB Kwon Alexander (story)

Following a spree of illegal hits, Kareem Jackson was hit with a four-game ban back in October. That suspension ended up getting knocked down to two games, and following that absence, the defensive back has returned to the active roster. While Justin Simmons has long resided as the Broncos’ top safety, Pro Football Focus has graded Jackson as a top-20 player at the position this season.

Halapoulivaati Vaitai suffered a back injury that will require a stint on injured reserve, although there’s a chance the veteran lineman ends up having to miss the rest of the season. After starting all 25 of his appearances for the Lions between 2020 and 2021, Vaitai has started three of his six games in 2022.

Hunter Long was a third-round pick by the Dolphins in 2021 but only lasted two seasons in Miami, hauling in a single eight-yard catch. He was part of the Rams’ offseason trade return for Jalen Ramsey but hasn’t appeared in a game this season. The tight end landed on IR in early September with a thigh injury.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/13/23

November 13th, 2023 at 8:38pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad transactions:

Carolina Panthers

Signed: OT David Sharpe

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: RB Myles Gaskin

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: C Ross Pierschbacher
Released: CB Kindle Vildor

Myles Gaskin is back in Minnesota following a brief stint in Los Angeles. The running back spent the beginning of the season with the Vikings, seeing time in a single game. He was snagged by the Rams in October and got into one game with his new squad before getting waived. Now, the RB is back with the Vikings, and he’ll provide some depth at the position while Alexander Mattison deals with a concussion.

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/8/23

November 8th, 2023 at 7:29pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Carolina Panthers

Waived: OT David Sharpe

Chicago Bears

Waived: DB Duron Harmon, DB Greg Stroman Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals

Designated for return from IR: WR Charlie Jones

Houston Texans

Signed off Saints practice squad: LB Cory Littleton

Minnesota Vikings

Placed on IR: RB Cam Akers (story)

Seattle Seahawks

Designate for return from IR: WR Dareke Young

Cory Littleton is back in Houston. The linebacker already got into six games with the Texans this season, mostly playing on special teams. After getting cut in late October, he caught on with the Saints practice squad and quickly earned a promotion on Sunday. This time around, Littleton should be sticking in Houston, at least temporarily. The Texans are required to keep the LB on their active roster for at least three weeks.

The veteran had a productive stint with the Rams to begin his career. He spent four years in Los Angeles, including a two-year stint between 2018 and 2019 where he averaged 129 tackles per season.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/11/23

September 11th, 2023 at 7:27pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s minor moves following the first NFL Sunday of the season, including a gameday elevation for the first Monday Night Football game of the year:

Atlanta Falcons

Waived: RB Godwin Igwebuike

Carolina Panthers

Signed to active roster: T David Sharpe

Chicago Bears

Signed: LB Dylan Cole

Denver Broncos

Waived from IR with injury settlement: DT Forrest Merrill

New York Jets

Promoted from practice squad: LB Sam Eguavoen

Washington Commanders

Waived: DE William Bradley-King

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/1/23

September 1st, 2023 at 7:47pm CST by Adam La Rose

Teams continue to tinker with their taxi squads in the aftermath of roster cutdowns. Here are Friday’s updates:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Daniel Arias, G Marquis Hayes, S Jovante Moffatt, DL Ben Stille, TE Blake Whiteheart
Released: CB Quavian White

Carolina Panthers

Signed: T David Sharpe, RB Jashaun Corbin, LB Chandler Wooten, WR Derek Wright

Chicago Bears

Signed: S A.J. Thomas

Cleveland Browns

Signed: CB A.J. Green

Denver Broncos

Signed: LB Ben Niemann
Released: WR Michael Bandy

Detroit Lions

Signed: TE Darrell Daniels

Green Bay Packers

Signed: DL Jonathan Ford
Released: C James Empey

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: TE Gerrit Prince
Released: DT Chris Williams

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: CB Chris Wilcox

New England Patriots

Signed: WR T.J. Luther
Released: WR Thyrick Pitts

New York Giants

Signed: OL Jaylon Thomas
Released: OL Tyre Phillips

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: CB Robert Rochell, LB Jon Rhattigan
Released: QB Holton Ahlers, OL Greg Eiland

Tennessee Titans

OL Justin Murray

Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC South

August 30th, 2023 at 4:56pm CST by Sam Robinson

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers and Saints moves are noted below.

Atlanta Falcons

Signed:

T Isaiah Prince

Claimed:

Waived:

OL Josh Miles

Signed to practice squad:

DB Micah Abernathy, DB Natrone Brooks, DL Timmy Horne, RB Godwin Igwebuike, DL LaCale London, OL Justin Shaffer, WR Matthew Sexton, OL Tyler Vrabel, OL Barry Wesley, LB Andre Smith, TE Parker Hesse, TE Tucker Fisk, WR Xavier Malone, DL Kemoko Turay

Carolina Panthers

Claimed:

LB Claudin Cherelus, DB D’Shawn Jamison, T Calvin Throckmorton

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

OL Deonte Brown, RB Spencer Brown, OL J.D. DiRenzo, OL Justin McCray, OLB Eku Leota, CB Mark Milton, DB Eric Rowe, T David Sharpe, DT Taylor Stallworth, OLB Jordan Thomas, DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, DT Raequan Williams

New Orleans Saints

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

S Jonathan Abram, WR Lynne Bowden, LB Ryan Connelly, WR Shaquan Davis, OL Mark Evans, DT Jack Heflin, CB Anthony Johnson, WR Jontre Kirklin, G Tommy Kraemer, DE Niko Lalos, RB Ellis Marriweather, T Storm Norton, LB Anfernee Orji, DE Kyle Phillips, LB Jaylon Smith (story), LB Ty Summers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, DL C.J. Brewer, OL Silas Dzansi, OL Luke Haggard, CB Keenan Isaac, WR Cephus Johnson, S Richard LeCounte, WR Ryan Miller, WR David Moore, T Raiqwon O’Neal, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, TE Tanner Taula, QB John Wolford

Released:

Waived:

Waived/injured:

Placed on season-ending IR:

Placed on IR/designated for return:

Placed on reserve/non-football illness list:

Placed on reserve/suspended list:

Atlanta Falcons

Carolina Panthers

New Orleans Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers