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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/24/24

December 24th, 2024 at 5:23pm CST by Adam La Rose

Tuesday’s taxi squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: CB Darren Hall

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LB Rashaan Evans, DL Kyler Baugh

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: DT Domenique Davis, LB Craig Young, QB Logan Woodside

Cleveland Browns

Signed: K Andre Szmyt

Detroit Lions

Signed: WR Maurice Alexander

Green Bay Packers

Signed: RB Deshaun Fenwick
Placed on IR: RB Ellis Merriweather

Miami Dolphins

Signed: DT Neil Farrell
Released: TE Hayden Rucci

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: CB Ambry Thomas

New York Jets

Signed: DE Kameron Cline
Released: TE Neal Johnson

Tennessee Titans

Signed: LB Raekwon McMillan

Szmyt spent time on the Bears’ practice squad last year before playing with the USFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks recently. The 26-year-old terminated his pact with the spring league club to take a deal in Cleveland. A former All-American and Lou Graza winner as the country’s top kicker during his college career, Szmyt could see time late in the year given the Browns’ kicking struggles in 2024.

Thomas appeared to be on his way to join the Colts after he was claimed off waivers by Indianapolis. The veteran corner failed his physical upon arrival with his new team, however, leading to another trip to the waiver wire. No teams put in a claim this time around, but shortly after reaching free agency Thomas has landed a deal. The former 49er has 42 games and 11 starts to his name, and he will provide Minnesota with cornerback depth through the closing stages of the campaign.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/6/24

September 6th, 2024 at 6:51pm CST by Ely Allen

Friday’s minor moves as we continue with Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season:

Carolina Panthers

Waived (with injury settlement): WR Devin Carter

Denver Broncos

Waived (with injury settlement): OLB Durell Nchami

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: RB Ellis Merriweather

Los Angeles Rams

Waived (with injury settlement): DE Anthony Goodlow

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: OL Nick Gates, TE E.J. Jenkins

Washington Commanders

Released (with injury settlement): T Armani Taylor-Prioleau

The Packers and Eagles both elect to utilize their two gameday practice squad elevations on the offensive side of the ball as they get their seasons started in São Paulo. With rookie third-round rusher MarShawn Lloyd out to start the season, Merriweather will add some depth at running back for Green Bay.

Philadelphia will use their callups to supplement an offensive line that has two players listed as out tonight and one on injured reserve. A normally deep tight ends group for the Birds sees Albert Okwuegbunam on IR, as well. Jenkins will back up Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra.

Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC North

August 28th, 2024 at 2:22pm 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 Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings moves are noted below.

Chicago Bears

Signed:

FB Khari Blasingame

Claimed:

Placed on IR:

LS Patrick Scales

Signed to practice squad:

LB Micah Baskerville, OL Theo Benedet, TE Stephen Carlson, DL Byron Cowart, OL Jake Curhan, LS Scott Daly, WR Collin Johnson, DB Quindell Johnson, LB Carl Jones, DL Jamree Kromah, DL Dashaun Mallory, DB Tarvarius Moore, QB Austin Reed, DB Reddy Stewart, DB Ro Torrence, WR Samori Toure

Detroit Lions

Signed:

Claimed:

LB Trevor Nowaske,

Signed to practice squad:

LB Mitchell Agude, C Kingsley Eguakun, QB Jake Fromm, RB Jermar Jefferson, T Jamarco Jones, WR Tom Kennedy, TE James Mitchell, S C.J. Moore, DL Pat O’Connor, WR Tim Patrick, DL Kyle Peko, WR Allen Robinson, DL Chris Smith, DL Isaac Ukwu, TE Shane Zylstra

Green Bay Packers

Signed:

Claimed:

K Brayden Narveson

Signed to practice squad:

DL Deslin Alexandre, QB Sean Clifford, DL James Ester, K Alex Hale, WR Julian Hicks, OL Donovan Jennings, CB Kalen King, RB Nate McCrary, RB Ellis Merriweather, CB Robert Rochell, G/C Lecitus Smith

Minnesota Vikings

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

G Henry Byrd, DE Andre Carter II, RB Myles Gaskin, LB Dallas Grant, TE N’Keal Harry, WR Lucky Jackson, WR Jeshaun Jones, DeWayne McBride, S Bobby McCain, LB Bo Richter, OL Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas, TE Robert Tonyan, CB Jaylin Williams, DL Jonah Williams, CB Nahshon Wright

Packers Announce 53-Man Roster

August 27th, 2024 at 11:23pm CST by Ben Levine

The Packers featured the youngest roster in the NFL last season, and they’re set to return most of that young core in 2024. Still, the team had to move on from a long list of inexperienced players as they pared their roster down to 53 players. The organization announced the following roster moves today:

Released:

LB Kristian Welch

Waived:

DL Deslin Alexandre
DL Brevin Allen
DL Keshawn Banks
K Anders Carlson (story)
QB Sean Clifford (story)
WR Grant DuBose
DL James Ester
CB Gemon Green
K Alex Hale
WR Julian Hicks
OL Donovan Jennings
S Anthony Johnson Jr.
OT Caleb Jones
CB Kalen King
RB Nate McCrary
RB Ellis Merriweather
DL Zach Morton
OL Royce Newman (story)
TE Henry Pearson
QB Michael Pratt (story)
CB Robert Rochell
LB Chris Russell
S Benny Sapp III
DL Keonte Schad
OL Lecitus Smith
WR Dimitri Stanley
TE Messiah Swinson
OT Luke Tenuta
WR Samori Toure
DL Spencer Waege
WR Jalen Wayne
TE Joel Wilson
LB Christian Young

Waived/injured:

CB LJ Davis
LB Ralen Goforth

Placed on IR:

TE Tyler Davis
RB AJ Dillon (story)
DL Jonathan Ford (designated for return)

Linebacker Kristian Welch brings the most experience of the bunch, with the former UDFA appearing in 57 career games in time with the Ravens and Packers. He spent the 2023 campaign in Green Bay, where he played all 210 of his snaps on special teams. Considering his limited experience on defense, there’s a chance the Packers are tinkering with their roster and intend to bring the veteran back via the practice squad.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/6/23

November 6th, 2023 at 7:58pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Released: RB Hassan Hall

Carolina Panthers

Signed: RB Spencer Brown
Placed on IR: RB Tarik Cohen

Detroit Lions

Signed: RB Devine Ozigbo

Green Bay Packers

Signed: RB Ellis Merriweather
Released: RB James Robinson

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: OT Brandon Parker

New Orleans Saints

Signed: DE Jordan Willis

New York Jets

Signed: OL Jacob Hanson
Released: OL Jason Poe

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: OL Henry Byrd

WR Kenny Golladay Worked Out For Jets

September 7th, 2023 at 5:38pm CST by Ben Levine

A former Pro Bowler worked out for the Jets yesterday. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, wide receiver Kenny Golladay auditioned for the Jets. However, a signing isn’t imminent, with Pelissero reporting that the Jets aren’t signing the free agent “at this time.”

Golladay is persona non grata in New York following a brutal tenure with the Giants. Golladay inked a four-year, $72MM contract only two offseasons ago, and following a first season in New York where he was limited to 521 yards in 14 games, he had only six catches in 12 games last year. Following those two forgettable seasons, Golladay was cut loose by the Giants back in March.

The Jets were banking on Golladay still possessing some of the talent he showed during his time in Detroit. Between the 2018 and 2019 campaigns, Golladay had 135 catches for 2,253 yards and 16 touchdowns.

The Jets haven’t done much to fill the spot previously held by Corey Davis, so there could be a role in New York for Golladay. Behind Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard, the Jets are eyeing Mecole Hardman and Randall Cobb as their top backup wideouts. The team is also rostering Irvin Charles and UDFAs Jason Brownlee and Xavier Gipson.

Golladay wasn’t the only free agent who worked out for the Jets yesterday. Per Pelissero, the team also hosted quarterback Anthony Brown, running back Ellis Merriweather, and wide receivers James Proche and Jeff Smith.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 8/31/23

August 31st, 2023 at 9:21pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Kaden Davis, OL Marquis Hayes

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: NT Bravvion Roy

Buffalo Bills

Signed: QB Shane Buechele

Chicago Bears

Signed: DL Deslin Alexandre, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Bill Murray, K John Parker Romo

Denver Broncos

Signed: TE Lucas Krull

Detroit Lions

Signed: QB David Blough, DL Quinton Bohanna, WR Daurice Fountain, DE Raymond Johnson, RB Zonovan Knight, G Michael Niese

Green Bay Packers

Signed: LB Kristian Welch

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DT McTelvin Agim, WR Racey McMath
Released: DT Caleb Sampson, CB Kevin Toliver

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: DL Esezi Otomewo

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: CB Keith Taylor, WR Montrell Washington
Released: DB Reese Taylor

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: WR Marquez Callaway, LB Isaac Darkangelo, G Vitaliy Gurman, DE Janarius Robinson

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: WR Alex Erickson, S Dean Marlowe, TE Nick Vannett

Miami Dolphins

Signed: TE Nick Bowers, RB Darrynton Evans, OL Chasen Hines, S Joshua Kalu, DT Rashard Lawrence, OT James Tunstall, WR Raleigh Webb, DE Chase Winovich

New England Patriots

Signed: WR Jalen Reagor

New Orleans Saints

Released: RB Tony Jones Jr., RB Ellis Merriweather, RB Jordan Mims, LB Ty Summers

New York Giants

Signed: CB Caleb Hayes, WR Dennis Houston, TE Tyree Jackson, RB Taiwan Jones, G Jalen Mayfield, OT Jaylon Thomas
Released: CB Gemon Green, OL Tyre Phillips

New York Jets

Signed: LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball, DL Jalyn Holmes, S Tyreque Jones, OL Jason Poe, OL Ryan Swoboda, RB Xazavian Valladay

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: DT Thomas Booker, OT Le’Raven Clark, CB Tiawan Mullen

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Tariq Carpenter, OT Kellen Diesch, WR Simi Fehoko, G Joey Fisher, DB Josiah Scott

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: CB CB Shemar Jean-Charles, K Matthew Wright

Seattle Seahawks

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, DE C.J. Brewer, OL Silas Dzansi, OT Luke Haggard, DB Keenan Isaac, WR Cephus Johnson, RB Patrick Laird, S Richard LeCounte, WR Ryan Miller, WR David Moore, DL Pat O’Connor, OL Raiqwon O’Neal, LB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, TE Tanner Taula, QB John Wolford

Saints Officially Set 53-Man Roster

August 29th, 2023 at 7:48pm CST by Ely Allen

The Saints welcomed back some old faces and said goodbye to others on their way towards setting their initial 53-man roster. Here are the moves the team made in their efforts to select the team they will open the season with:

Released:

LB Ryan Connelly
TE J.P. Holtz
TE Jesse James
T Storm Norton
CB Bradley Roby
LB Jaylon Smith
LB Ty Summers
RB Darrel Williams

Waived:

S Johnathan Abram
LB Nick Anderson
WR Kawaan Baker
FB Jake Bargas
WR Lynn Bowden
DL Jerron Cage
WR Shaq Davis
DT Prince Emili
OL Mark Evans II
G Chuck Filiaga
DB Adrian Frye
P Blake Gillikin
DT Jack Heflin
DB Anthony Johnson
OL Lewis Kidd
WR Jontrae Kirklin
G Tommy Kraemer
TE Lucas Krull
DE Niko Lalos
RB Ellis Merriweather
S Smoke Monday
LB Anfernee Orji
DE Kyle Phillips
OL Alex Pihlstrom
DB Troy Pride
OL Calvin Throckmorton

The veteran tight end James will have to continue his recent tour of the NFL. He, Holtz, and Krull fell victim to the reunion of New Orleans and former All-Pro Jimmy Graham.

On defense, Smith failed to make the roster after starting 11 games for the Giants last year. Roby is another player who was initially expected to contribute, but will have to pack up his locker.

With the emergence of rookie third-round pick Kendre Miller and the eventual return of Alvin Kamara, keeping Williams in the running backs room just wasn’t worth the roster spot.

On special teams, the third-year punter Gillikin lost the punting battle with undrafted rookie signee out of Miami (FL) Lou Hedley. The viral, jacked, tatted-up, Australian, 30-year-old rookie punter makes his first NFL roster as part of the Saints’ new-look special teams group.