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Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC East

August 28th, 2024 at 8:00pm 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 Bills, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots moves are noted below.

Buffalo Bills

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

RB Frank Gore Jr., WR Deon Cain, WR KJ Hamler, WR Tyrell Shavers, TE Zach Davidson, OL Richard Gouraige, OL Will Clapp, OL Mike Edwards, DE Kingsley Jonathan, DE Kameron Cline, DT Eli Ankou, DT Branson Deen, CB Daequan Hardy, CB Te’Cory Couch, S Kareem Jackson

Miami Dolphins

Released:

OL Jack Driscoll

Claimed:

WR Grant Dubose

Signed to practice squad:

S Jordan Colbert, WR Erik Ezukanma, DT Jonathan Harris, OL Chasen Hines, LB Dequan Jackson, CB Isaiah Johnson, T Bayron Matos, RB Anthony McFarland Jr., CB Nik Needham, TE Hayden Rucci.

New England Patriots

Signed:

Claimed:

LB Curtis Jacobs, T Demontrey Jacobs, DT Eric Johnson, T Zachary Thomas

Released:

DT Trysten Hill, OL Michael Jordan, WR Jalen Reagor

Waived:

CB Isaiah Bolden

Signed to practice squad:

T Liam Fornadel, RB Kevin Harris, RB Terrell Jennings, WR Matt Landers, DE Jotham Russell, DB A.J. Thomas, TE Mitchell Wilcox

New York Jets

Signed:

Claimed:

TE Brenden Bates

Waived:

WR Jason Brownlee

Signed to practice squad:

LB Sam Eguavoen, OL Obinna Eze, TE Anthony Firkser, OL Jake Hanson, DL Bruce Hector, DL Jalyn Holmes, S Jaylen Key, TE Zack Kuntz, OL Kohl Levao, QB Adrian Martinez, LB Marcelino McCary-Ball, WR Lance McCutcheon, S Jarius Monroe, CB Kendall Sheffield, WR Brandon Smith, CB Tre Swilling, RB Xazavian Valladay

Bears Work Out CB Vernon Hargreaves

August 4th, 2022 at 8:47pm CST by Ben Levine

The Bears worked out a trio of cornerbacks today. Per Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com (on Twitter), the team auditioned Vernon Hargreaves III, Davontae Harris, and Isaiah Johnson. The team also hosted defensive lineman Trevon Coley and Josh Mauro.

Hargreaves inked an extension with the Texans last offseason and entered the 2022 campaign as a starting cornerback. The former first-round pick started five of his eight games with Houston, collecting 27 tackles and one interception. He was released in November and ended up catching on with the Bengals for their Super Bowl run, starting one of his four regular season games. Despite being inactive for the Super Bowl, Hargreaves was penalized 15 yards for taunting following an end-zone interception by teammate Jessie Bates.

Harris has seen time with five different organizations since entering the NFL in 2018. He most recently got into six games with the Chargers and 49ers last season. Johnson had stints on the Cowboys, Steelers, and Cardinals practice squads in 2021 but didn’t get into a game.

The workout isn’t necessarily an indictment on projected starters Jaylon Johnson and rookie Kyler Gordon. Instead, the team could be looking for some depth to compete with the likes of Lamar Jackson, Kindle Vildor, BoPete Keyes, and Greg Stroman for backup reps.

Coleman started 29 games for the Browns between the 2017 and 2018 seasons. He’s only seen time in 13 games since that time in stints with the Colts and Cardinals. He joined the Titans last offseason but injured his foot during the preseason, knocking him out for the season. Mauro was an on-and-off starter for the Cardinals, and after two seasons serving in a similar role with the Giants and Raiders, he returned to Arizona for the 2020 and 2021 campaign. He got into five games last season, collecting one sack.

NFL Workouts: 7/29/22

July 29th, 2022 at 9:00pm CST by Ely Allen

Here’s a list of minor players who visited or worked out for an NFL team today:

Carolina Panthers

CB Quenton Meeks, CB Isaiah Johnson, CB Duke Dawson (signed)

Green Bay Packers

OT Jarrid Williams

Houston Texans

DE Chris Odom, DB KiShawn Walker, DT Lorenzo Neal, DB Antoine Brooks

Jacksonville Jaguars

K Elliott Fry (signed), K Chase McLaughlin, K Matt Ammendola, K Brandon Aubrey

Las Vegas Raiders

LB Curtis Bolton, LB Omari Cobb

New York Giants

RB Devontae Booker (story)

Pittsburgh Steelers

RB Jordan Howard, RB Josh Adams, DT Mike Panasiuk, DT Hauati Pututau

Washington Commanders

OT Tyree St. Louis, OT Alex Akingbulu, OT Rashod Hill

Howard had recently also worked out for the Saints, along with Bo Scarbrough, according to Nick Underhill at New Orleans Football Network. Howard has bounced between Philadelphia and Miami with limited success since averaging 1,123 rushing yards per season and totaling 24 rushing touchdowns in his first three seasons with the Bears. Injuries and limited productivity have really hurt Howard’s success over the past three years.

Minor NFL Transactions: 5/10/22

May 10th, 2022 at 9:21pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor transactions:

Chicago Bears

Reverted to IR: LB Ledarius Mack

Detroit Lions

Waived: LB Tavante Beckett, OLB Rashod Berry, CB Parnell Motley, TE Jared Pinkney (injury settlement), TE Matt Sokol

Indianapolis Colts

Released: T Shon Coleman, LB Malik Jefferson
Waived: TE Farrod Green, TE Eli Wolf

Kansas City Chiefs

Waived: QB Anthony Gordon, RB Brenden Knox, OT Gene Pryor, DT Darius Stills

New York Giants

Waived: LB Omari Cobb, TE Jake Hausmann, TE Rysen John, OL Wes Martin

Pittsburgh Steelers

Waived: LB Tegray Scales, LS Rex Sunahara
Waived-injured: CB Isaiah Johnson

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/19/22

January 19th, 2022 at 10:41am CST by Zachary Links

We’ll keep track of Wednesday’s reserve/futures deals here:

Arizona Cardinals

WR Andre Baccellia, CB Breon Borders, CB Nate Brooks, DE Matt Dickerson, TE Alex Ellis, S Javon Hagan, OL Danny Isidora, OL Koda Martin, RB Jaylen Samuels, TE Bernhard Seikovits, OL Eric Smith, LB Joe Walker, TE David Wells, CB Jace Whittaker, TE Deon Yelder

Chicago Bears

CB Lamar Jackson

Cleveland Browns

RB John Kelly Jr.

Las Vegas Raiders

OT William Sweet, WR Javon Wims

New York Jets

DL Bradlee Anae

Pittsburgh Steelers

DB Isaiah Johnson, WR Steven Sims

Seattle Seahawks

DE Alex Tchangam

Washington Football Team

CB D.J. Hayden

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/20/21

December 20th, 2021 at 10:03am CST by Zachary Links

Today’s taxi squad moves:

Buffalo Bills

Placed on COVID-19 list: OT Bobby Hart, DE Mike Love

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: P Drue Chrisman
Released: CB Holton Hill

Dallas Cowboys

Released: WR Osirus Mitchell

Green Bay Packers

Signed: LB Peter Kalambayi

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: QB Danny Etling

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: DB Delrick Abrams, OT Adrian Ealy, C Drake Jackson, TE Kyle Markway, OL Austin Reiter

New York Jets

Signed: OL Isaiah Williams
Placed on COVID-19 list: CB Lamar Jackson, DL Tanzel Smart, WR Vyncint Smith

Philadelphia Eagles

Activated from COVID-19 list: RB Jason Huntley

Pittsburgh Steelers

Activated from COVID-19 list: CB Linden Stephens
Released: CB Isaiah Johnson
Placed on COVID-19 list: OL Malcolm Pridgeon

Seattle Seahawks

Placed on COVID-19 list: CB Michael Jackson, G Pier-Olivier Lestage

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/14/21

December 14th, 2021 at 9:00am CST by Zachary Links

Today’s taxi squad moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LB Rashad Smith, CB Will Sunderland

Green Bay Packers

Signed: WR Josh Malone

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: DT Damion Square

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: DE Eddie Yarbrough

New York Giants

Signed: DT Woodrow Hamilton
Released: QB Clayton Thorson

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: DB Isaiah Johnson

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: WR Matt Cole

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: RB Kenjon Barner, P Sterling Hofrichter

Washington Football Team

Signed: DT Hercules Mata’afa

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/19/21

October 19th, 2021 at 10:13am CST by Zachary Links

Today’s taxi squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: DE Josh Mauro

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: LB Joe Thomas
Released: LB Chris Williams

Carolina Panthers

Signed: RB Reggie Bonnafon

Chicago Bears

Signed: RB Chris Thompson

Dallas Cowboys

Released: CB Isaiah Johnson

Green Bay Packers

Signed: LB Aaron Adeoye

Houston Texans

Signed: LB Connor Strachan

Indianapolis Colts

Placed on IR: S Jordan Lucas, CB Marvell Tell

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: LB Shilique Calhoun

Miami Dolphins

Signed: LB Vince Biegel
Released: LB Shaquem Griffin

New England Patriots

Signed: K Riley Patterson

New Orleans Saints

Signed: LB Lakiem Williams

New York Giants

Signed: G Derrick Kelly, WR Travis Toivonen

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: WR Jaydon Mickens

Washington Football Team

Signed: K Chris Blewitt, LB De’Jon Harris
Released: WR Kelvin Harman, CB Cole Luke

Injury Notes: Lindsay, Packers, DeCastro

January 18th, 2020 at 11:44am CST by Ben Levine

An illness that has been going through the Green Bay locker room has claimed another victim. The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman tweets that Packers punter JK Scott is now questionable for tomorrow’s NFC Championship Game. Fortunately, the team has an open roster spot, so they won’t have to cut anybody to add some reinforcement.

Scott had a solid season for the Packers, averaging 44 yards on his 77 punts. He landed 29 punts inside the 20 yard line, earning him a spot on Pro Football Reference’s NFL All-Pro Second Team

Wide receiver Geronimo Allison was listed on the injury report with an illness this week, but he was a full participant at Friday’s practice.

Let’s check out some more injury notes from around the league…

Steelers guard David DeCastro underwent an ankle procedure this week, according to Yahoo’s Charles Robinson (via Twitter). The surgery provides an explanation for why the offensive lineman dropped out of the Pro Bowl. Robinson notes that the operation went well, and DeCastro isn’t expected to “miss extended time in the offseason program.”
Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay underwent a “simple, clean-up arthroscopic procedure” on his right wrist, according to Mike Klis of 9News in Denver. The team’s top rusher should be recovered by offseason team workouts in April. Lindsay actually suffered the wrist injury during the 2018 season, and he dealt with the ailment throughout the 2019 campaign. Despite the discomfort, the running back still managed to finished with his second-straight 1,000-yard season.
Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his knee, tweets NFL Network’s James Palmer. The rookie second-rounder started all 16 games for Kansas City, compiling 58 tackles, five passes defended, and three interceptions. He suffered the injury during his team’s Week 17 game against the Chargers, sidelining him for the entire postseason.
Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson had back surgery this week, tweets Vic Tafur of The Athletic. The fourth-round rookie was placed on injured reserve to start the year, and he was ultimately activated in November. Johnson proceeded to appear in five games for Oakland, collecting two tackles and one pass defended.

Raiders Waive Brandon Marshall, Activate CB Isaiah Johnson

November 4th, 2019 at 3:32pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Raiders will use one of their IR-return spots, elevating rookie cornerback Isaiah Johnson to their 53-man roster. This will result in the team cutting Brandon Marshall again. The team announced the transactions.

Johnson returned to practice in mid-October and will likely make his debut in Week 10. The Raiders placed their fourth-round pick on IR just before the season’s outset. A facial fracture and concussion shelved Johnson, but he will join fellow rookie Trayvon Mullen in a revamped Oakland corner corps.

Marshall re-signed with Oakland last week but was not active for the Raiders’ Week 9 game against the Lions. The former Broncos starter dealt with knee trouble this offseason but has since recovered. Although Marshall is a vested veteran, post-trade deadline rules stipulate he must be placed on waivers.

The Raiders traded Gareon Conley to the Texans just before the deadline and are now using Mullen and Daryl Worley as their starters. The team has not featured a reliable secondary, though, so Johnson will represent an intriguing depth piece.