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Minor NFL Transactions: 10/15/24

October 15th, 2024 at 9:16pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor moves in the NFL:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: K Chad Ryland
Placed on IR: DT Bilal Nichols, K Matt Prater

Atlanta Falcons

Signed to active roster: G Matt Hennessy
Placed on IR: S Micah Abernathy

Baltimore Ravens

Waived: G Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu

Carolina Panthers

Signed (off Steelers’ practice squad): OLB Jacoby Windmon
Waived: OLB Tarron Jackson

Cleveland Browns

Placed on IR: C Nick Harris

Dallas Cowboys

Waived with injury settlement: DE Durrell Johnson

Denver Broncos

Waived: DB Tanner McCalister

Detroit Lions

Signed (off Bengals’ practice squad): DE Isaiah Thomas
Placed on IR: DE Aidan Hutchinson (story), DT Kyle Peko (story)

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: DT Kurt Hinish

Philadelphia Eagles

Waived with injury settlement: WR Jacob Harris

Seattle Seahawks

Placed on IR: CB Artie Burns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: WR Marquez Callaway
Signed to active roster: CB Keenan Isaac

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: CB Tre Avery

Nichols is reportedly out for the season, per the Cardinals, but Prater could still return after an additional four-game absence. He’s already missed two games so far with a left knee issue. The 40-year-old was a perfect six-for-six on field goal attempts this year while 10-for-10 on extra points.

The Browns lose an important depth lineman in Harris. Harris started games at left tackle and center as an injury replacement this year, but he’ll be out for at least the next four games with an ankle injury.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reported that Abernathy will be out for a “significant time,” per D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Eagles Cut Down Roster To 53 Players

August 27th, 2024 at 10:35pm CST by Ben Levine

The Eagles are hoping to rebound from a disappointing end to their 2023 campaign. Before they can do that, the team had to make some tough roster decisions as they got down to 53 players. The team announced the following moves:

Released:

LB Oren Burks
WR Parris Campbell
OL Nick Gates
OL Matt Hennessy
WR John Ross
OL Brett Toth

Waived:

OL Gottlieb Ayedze
OT Anim Dankwah
RB Tyrion Davis-Price
TE Kevin Foelsch
DT Gabe Hall
WR Griffin Hebert
DE Tarron Jackson
TE E.J. Jenkins
CB Josh Jobe
OLB Terrell Lewis
C Dylan McMahon
CB Zech McPhearson
RB Kendall Milton
DT P.J. Mustipher
RB Lew Nichols
OL Jason Poe
TE Armani Rogers
S Andre Sam
LB Brandon Smith
CB Shon Stephens
OT Laekin Vakalahi
WR Austin Watkins

Waived/injured:

WR Jacob Harris
WR Joseph Ngata
S Caden Sterns

Placed on IR (designated for return):

TE Albert Okwuegbunam (story)
WR Ainias Smith (story)

Placed on reserve/PUP:

S Sydney Brown

After carrying only four wideouts on their initial 53-man roster in 2023, the team is carrying five WRs heading into 2024. Still, some notable names earned their walking papers today. Parris Campbell is only two years removed from a 63-catch season with the Colts, but the wideout was limited to only 20 receptions with the Giants in 2023. John Ross continues to get opportunities by virtue of his first-round billing, but the former ninth-overall pick hasn’t seen the field since a 10-game showing with the Giants in 2021.

Oren Burks missed a chunk of the summer with an injury, but his release is still a bit of a surprise. The former third-round pick spent the past two seasons with the 49ers, where he started eight of his 32 appearances. The veteran has also made a name for himself on special teams, where he’s averaged more than 277 snaps per season.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/18/24

January 18th, 2024 at 6:07pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Thursday’s reserve/futures deals:

Los Angeles Rams

K Tanner Brown

Philadelphia Eagles

DT Thomas Booker, OL Le’Raven Clark, WR Shaq Davis, DT Noah Elliss, S Mekhi Garner, CB Mario Goodrich, WR Jacob Harris, WR Griffin Hebert, DE Tarron Jackson, TE E.J. Jenkins, DE Terrell Lewis, S Tristin McCollum, CB Tiawan Mullen, WR Joseph Ngata, RB Lew Nichols, G Jason Poe, LB Brandon Smith, OL Lecitus Smith, OL Brett Toth, WR Austin Watkins

Washington Commanders

WR Brycen Tremayne

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/30/23

September 30th, 2023 at 8:58pm CST by Adam La Rose

Saturday’s gameday elevations and other minor moves ahead of tomorrow’s slate of Week 4 games:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: RB Corey Clement, DL Eric Banks

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: DL Timmy Horne

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: RB Melvin Gordon, WR Laquon Treadwell

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: CB Dicaprio Bootle, S Matthias Farley

Chicago Bears

Elevated: DB A.J. Thomas

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: TE Tanner Hudson

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, QB P.J. Walker

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: C Brock Hoffman
Elevated: LB Malik Jefferson, TE Sean McKeon

Denver Broncos

Elevated: LB Ben Niemann, RB Dwayne Washington

Houston Texans

Signed to active roster: DT Khalil Davis, T Austin Deculus
Released: S DeAndre Houston-Carson
Elevated: T Geron Christian, OL Jimmy Morrissey

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: G Ike Boettger, WR Amari Rodgers

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: TE Jacob Harris

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: LB Cole Christiansen

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed to active roster: LB Kana’i Mauga
Placed on IR: LB Curtis Bolton
Elevated: CB Tyler Hall, OLB Malik Reed

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: S Dean Marlowe, S A.J. Finley
Placed on NFI list: C Corey Linsley (story), S JT Woods
Elevated: WR Keelan Doss, DE Andrew Former

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: RB Royce Freeman, WR Austin Trammell

Miami Dolphins

Signed to active roster: WR Robbie Chosen, LB Cameron Goode
Elevated: DE Chase Winovich

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: WR N’Keal Harry

New England Patriots

Elevated: DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr.

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: S Johnathan Abram, CB Cameron Dantzler

New York Jets

Elevated: OL Chris Glaser

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: S Tristin McCollum, P Braden Mann

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elevated: P Brad Wing

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: CB Kendall Sheffield, WR Willie Snead

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: CB Keenan Isaac, LB J.J. Russell

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: CB Shyheim Carter, TE Kevin Rader

Washington Commanders

Elevated: RB Derrick Gore

Walker’s elevation comes amidst a degree of uncertainty regarding Deshaun Watson‘s Sunday availability. The latter is dealing with a shoulder injury, but he has expressed confidence he will be able to suit up. In the event he is unable to play, though, Walker will provide insurance under center. NFL Network’s James Palmer reports Watson will be a game-time decision.

Chosen, formerly Robbie Anderson, made his Dolphins debut in Week 3, scoring a 68-yard touchdown on his only catch. His performance – along with other depth wideouts currently being sidelined for Miami – will give the 30-year-old a longer look with his new team.

Gore’s elevation will give him the chance to see regular season game action for the first time since 2021. The former UDFA recorded 361 scrimmage yards with the Chiefs that season, but a subsequent IR stint marked the end of his time in Kansas City. Gore has since spent time on the Saints’, and now Commanders’, taxi squads. Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post notes that fellow depth back Chris Rodriguez has bee ruled out with an illness, opening the door to Gore seeing limited snaps.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/23/23

September 23rd, 2023 at 7:55pm CST by Adam La Rose

Here are the various practice squad elevations and other minor moves from around the league:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: DL Ben Stille
Placed on IR: DL Carlos Watkins

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: DL Timmy Horne, OL Tyler Vrabel

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: OLB Jeremiah Moon
Elevated: RB Melvin Gordon, RB Kenyan Drake

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: CB Dicaprio Bootle, QB Jake Luton

Chicago Bears

Elevated: DL Daniel Hardy, S A.J. Thomas
Placed on IR: LB Khalid Kareem

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: T Ty Nsekhe

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: CB C.J. Goodwin
Elevated: C Sean Harlow, C Brock Hoffman
Placed on IR: CB Trevon Diggs (story)

Denver Broncos

Elevated: RB Dwayne Washington

Detroit Lions

Elevated: S Brandon Joseph, OL Dan Skipper

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: CB Corey Ballentine, RB Patrick Taylor

Houston Texans

Elevated: DT Khalil Davis, T Austin Deculus
Placed on IR: CB Derek Stingley Jr. (story)

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: G Ike Boettger, WR Juwann Winfree

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: WR Jacob Harris

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: LB Cole Christiansen, WR Montrell Washington

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed to active roster: DE Isaac Rochell

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: OL Zack Bailey
Elevated: S Dean Marlowe
Waived: S A.J. Finley

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: WR Robbie Chosen, LB Cameron Goode

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: WR Trishton Jackson

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: S Jonathan Abram, CB Cameron Dantzler

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: LB Sam Eguaveon
Elevated: OL Chris Glaser

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elevated: RB Qadree Ollison

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: LB Jon Rhattigan, S Teez Tabor

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: DL Jaleel Johnson, OL Justin Murray

Washington Commanders

Elevated: FB Alex Armah

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC South

August 30th, 2023 at 2:30pm 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

Claimed:

DB Alex Austin, G Nick Broeker

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

DT Khalil Davis, T Austin Deculus, CB Cobi Francis, DL Ali Gaye, S Brandon Hill, WR Johnny Johnson, TE Dalton Keene, OL Jimmy Morrissey, DE Adedayo Odeleye, DE Derek Rivers, WR Steven Sims, LB Garret Wallow, P Ty Zentner

Indianapolis Colts

Placed on IR:

TE Jelani Woods (story)

Signed:

WR Isaiah McKenzie (story)

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

LB Liam Anderson, S Henry Black, S Marcel Dabo, RB Jake Funk, S Ronnie Harrison (story), RB Jason Huntley, WR D.J. Montgomery, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (story), LB Donavan Mutin, WR Amari Rodgers, DT Caleb Sampson, T Dan Skipper, WR Mike Strachan, CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart, CB Kevin Toliver, WR Juwann Winfree

Jacksonville Jaguars

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

OL Chandler Brewer, OLB D.J. Coleman, OL Coy Cronk, DL De’Shaan Dixon, CB Erick Hallett, LB Dequan Jackson, TE Derek Parish, QB Nathan Rourke, OL Darryl Williams, WR Seth Williams, CB Tevaughn Campbell, RB Snoop Conner, WR Jacob Harris

Tennessee Titans

Claimed:

CB Kindle Vildor

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

LB Chance Campbell, DB Shyheim Carter, DB Eric Garror, WR Tre’Shaun Harrison, WR Mason Kinsey, DB Armani Marsh, DE T.K. McLendon, TE Thomas Odukoya, T John Ojukwu, DE Sam Okuayinonu, DT Kyle Peko, T Andrew Rupcich, LB Thomas Rush, DT Michael Dwumfour, TE Kevin Rader, G Jordan Roos

Released:

OL Corey Levin

Released from IR via injury settlement:

CB Josh Thompson
RB Jonathan Ward

Jaguars Trim Roster To 53

August 29th, 2023 at 2:18pm CST by Sam Robinson

Teams have until 3pm CT to trim their rosters to the 53-man limit. The Jaguars are getting an early start. Here are the players the Jags cut Tuesday:

Released:

Waived:

LS Tucker Addington
WR Kevin Austin
S Latavious Brini
OLB D.J. Coleman
RB Snoop Conner
OL Coy Cronk
DL De’Shaan Dixon
CB Erick Hallett
WR Jacob Harris
CB Kaleb Hayes
LB Dequan Jackson
OL Samuel Jackson
WR Oliver Martin
K James McCourt
S Ayo Oyelola
TE Derek Parish
TE Josh Pederson
TE Gerrit Prince
WR Kendric Pryor
QB Nathan Rourke
OLB Jordan Smith
OLB Willie Taylor
DL Raymond Vohasek
OL Darryl Williams
WR Seth Williams
CB Divaad Wilson

Placed on exempt list:

CB Chris Claybrooks

Several of these players will be back, in all likelihood, via practice squad deals. Waiver claims process at 11am CT on Wednesday. Free agents can make plans to join P-squads early, but teams will not have the full picture of who is available until the waiver claims process.

Conner and Ollison being off the roster leaves third-round rookie Tank Bigsby, D’Ernest Johnson and Jamycal Hasty in place behind starter Travis Etienne. The Jaguars chose Conner in the 2022 fifth round, and while they traded James Robinson before last year’s deadline, Conner did not receive much work. He totaled 12 carries for 42 yards as a rookie.

Wells returned to Jacksonville earlier this month, but this IR placement will halt a journey back to regular-season work with his initial NFL team. Wells, 32, started nine games for the Jags from 2014-18. He then worked as a key Buccaneers backup over the past several years. Players placed on IR before the season are not eligible for in-season activations, though an injury settlement could allow Wells to play this season.

Minor NFL Transactions: 5/15/23

May 15th, 2023 at 9:40pm CST by Sam Robinson

The first of this year’s spring leagues to debut, the XFL’s third effort, finished its season Saturday. XFL players are now free to sign NFL contracts, and several agreed to terms Monday. Here are those agreements, along with the other transactions from around the league:

Arizona Cardinals

Waived: DL Manny Jones, LB Blake Lynch

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: DB Natrone Brooks, S Lukas Denis, DL LaCale London, T Barry Wesley
Waived: LB David Anenih, CB Javelin Guidry, DB Matt Hankins, WR Ra’Saun Henry, DB Dylan Mabin, TE/FB John Raine
Waived/injured: RB B.J. Baylor

Carolina Panthers

Signed: T BJ Wilson

Cleveland Browns

Waived: LB Storey Jackson, DT Roderick Perry

Denver Broncos

Signed: RB Tyreik McAllister, RB Jacques Patrick
Waived: WR Dallas Daniels, DB Darrious Gaines, TE Kris Leach, RB Emanuel Wilson

Detroit Lions

Signed: WR Dylan Drummond

Green Bay Packers

Waived: S James Wiggins

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: DB Latavious Brini, WR Jacob Harris
Waived: DL Jayson Ademilola

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: CB Ekow Boye-Doe
Waived: WR Ty Scott

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: WR Kristian Wilkerson
Waived: WR Tyler Johnson

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: DB Timarcus Davis, DL Taron Vincent
Waived: WR Tyler Hudson, LB Matthew Jester, DB Jaiden Woodbey

Miami Dolphins

Signed: DB Bryce Thompson

New Orleans Saints

Signed: DB Adrian Frye, DL Jack Heflin, DE Niko Lalos, RB Ellis Merriweather
Waived: WR Sy Barnett, DB Vincent Gray

New York Jets

Signed: TE Izaiah Gathings

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: CB Luq Barcoo, RB Alfonzo Graham

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DL Austin Faoliu, NT Forrest Merrill
Waived: LB Michael Ayers, DE Jacob Sykes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: DL C.J. Brewer, S Kedrick Whitehead
Waived: T Dylan Cook, OLB Nelson Mbanasor

Tennessee Titans

Signed: C James Empey, CB Eric Garror, WR Gavin Holmes, WR Kearis Jackson, CB Armani Marsh

Washington Commanders

Signed: T Jaryd Jones-Smith
Placed on active/PUP list: LB Drew White

After seeing the pandemic nix its second effort in 2020, the XFL concluded its season Saturday. The Broncos signed the league’s second-leading rusher, in Patrick, while the Browns and Cowboys offered Barqoo contracts, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler tweets. Barqoo, who played for the Jaguars in 2020 and XFL’s San Antonio Brahmas this year, opted for the Steelers’ offer. Patrick, whom the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson notes passed a Broncos physical Monday, finished with 443 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He joins XFL passing leader Ben DiNucci as a Broncos May addition.

Seeing time for the St. Louis BattleHawks, Jones-Smith played in three games apiece with Raiders and Ravens, respectively, from 2020-21. Thompson will join the Dolphins after a spring tour of duty with the Seattle Sea Dragons, while fellow XFL alum Brewer played in two games for the Bills last year. Heflin played five games for the Packers in 2021; the new Saint spent the XFL season with the Houston Roughnecks.

The Raiders gave Johnson a reserve/futures deal in January. The young wideout collected a ring with the 2020 Buccaneers and totaled 360 receiving yards for Tampa Bay’s 2021 iteration. While the Texans claimed him on waivers ahead of last season, he played in just two games with the team.

Jackson suited up for national championship-winning Georgia last season. The new Titans wideout finished with 514 receiving yards in 2020 and totaled 320 for last season’s Bulldogs edition. A Division II Quincy alum, Wilson received an East-West Shrine Bowl invite but tore an Achilles tendon late last season.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/12/22

December 12th, 2022 at 6:51pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: WR Pharoh Cooper, TE Maxx Williams

Atlanta Falcons

Signed from practice squad: QB Logan Woodside
Waived: LB Nate Landman

Los Angeles Rams

Claimed (from Titans): DL Larrell Murchison
Placed on IR: WR Jacob Harris

New England Patriots

Elevated: LB Jamie Collins, LB Cameron McGrone

New Orleans Saints

Signed from practice squad: RB David Johnson
Waived: G Josh Andrews

Collins began his latest Patriots stint by signing with their practice squad Oct. 3, but the veteran linebacker has only played in one game this season. That also came on a Monday night — against the Bears in October. Monday will be Collins’ 87th game as a Patriot. Stints with the Browns and Lions interrupted this run, but the 2013 second-round pick has re-signed with the Patriots three times.

Marcus Mariota‘s IR move created a need for a new Falcons backup. Woodside, who was with Arthur Smith in Tennessee, will step in behind new starter Desmond Ridder this week. Ridder and Woodside are the only two QBs on Atlanta’s active roster or practice squad presently. Harris sustained a torn pectoral muscle Thursday night and will require surgery. A former fourth-round pick, Harris has bounced on and off the Rams’ active roster this season. He be retained via exclusive rights free agent tender next year.

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/19/22

November 19th, 2022 at 8:05pm CST by Ely Allen

The league’s minor moves leading up to gameday:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: RB Corey Clement

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: OL Ryan Neuzil, WR Frank Darby

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted from practice squad: CB Daryl Worley

Buffalo Bills

Promoted from practice squad: WR Tanner Gentry, CB Xavier Rhodes

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: RB Darrynton Evans

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: G Dakoda Shepley

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: WR Stanley Berryhill
Waived: S JuJu Hughes

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: Michael Dwumfour
Promoted from practice squad: DB Jacobi Francis, DB Will Redmond
Waived: DL Jaleel Johnson

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: DE Kameron Cline, TE Nikola Kalinic

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: WR Marcus Kemp, WR Cornell Powell

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: CB Tyler Hall

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated from NFI: TE Stone Smartt
Signed to active roster: DL Joe Gaziano
Promoted from practice squad: K Cameron Dicker, T Foster Sarell
Waived: WR Keelan Doss

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: WR Jacob Harris
Promoted from practice squad: T AJ Arcuri, G Jeremiah Kolone

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: TE Nick Muse
Promoted from practice squad: CB Tay Gowan
Waived: OLB Benton Whitley

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: G Yasir Durant, DB Bryce Thompson
Promoted from practice squad: DE Jabari Zuniga
Waived: TE J.P. Holtz, Nick Vannett

New York Giants

Promoted from practice squad: TE Lawrence Cager

New York Jets

Promoted from practice squad: DL Tanzel Smart, OL Conor McDermott

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: LB Nathan Gerry
Placed on IR: TE Armani Rogers

Released:

Waived:

Waived/injured:

Placed on IR (designated for return):

Placed on reserve/PUP:

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans

Released:

Waived:

Waived/injured:

Placed on IR:

Placed on reserve/suspended list:

Placed on exempt list: