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Minor NFL Transactions: 10/22/24

October 22nd, 2024 at 8:26pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Here are today’s minor moves from around the NFL:

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from injured reserve: CB Arthur Maulet
Waived: ILB Josh Ross

Carolina Panthers

Signed off Lions’ practice squad: LB Cam Gill
Signed off Dolphins’ practice squad: DT Jonathan Harris
Released: LB Marquis Haynes
Waived: LB Chandler Wooten, DT T.J. Smith

Detroit Lions

Released from injured reserve: WR Tre’Quan Smith

Houston Texans

Waived: DE Rashad Weaver

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed to active roster: CB Keith Taylor
Placed on injured reserve: CB Jaylen Watson

Los Angeles Chargers

Waived: CB Shaun Wade

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: CB Ahkello Witherspoon

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: OLB Bo Richter
Released: TE Robert Tonyan

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: DT Armon Watts
Waived: Boogie Basham

Pittsburgh Steelers

Placed on injured reserve: DT Montravius Adams

Washington Commanders

Suspended for six games: CB Kevon Seymour

The Ravens finally activated Maulet to the 53-man roster at the very end of his 21-day return window. The veteran slot cornerback underwent arthroscopic knee surgery during the preseason, but dealt with a minor hamstring injury upon his return to practice. To make room, Baltimore waived Ross, a special teams starter, likely hoping to add him back to the practice squad if he clears waivers. Maulet’s return could not be coming at a better time for a Ravens pass defense that was already struggling before starting cornerback Marlon Humphrey left Monday night’s victory over the Buccaneers with an injury.

The Panthers signed Gill off the Lions’ practice squad and Harris off the Dolphins’ practice squad to fortify their defense on Tuesday. They also released Haynes and waived Wooten and Smith as part of an overhaul of their weak front seven.

The Giants signed Watts from their practice squad to strengthen the interior of their defensive line while waiving Basham, a former Bills second-round pick who arrived in New York via trade in August 2023. Giants general manager Joe Schoen was the assistant GM in Buffalo when Basham was drafted, while Giants head coach Brian Daboll was the Bills’ offensive coordinator. Schoen traded a sixth-round pick in exchange for Basham and a seventh-rounder from the Bills just before the 2023 regular season, but Basham did not record a single sack in 13 games as a Giant.

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

Dolphins Reduce Roster To 53 Players

August 27th, 2024 at 9:42pm CST by Ben Levine

After two-straight Wild Card Round losses, the Dolphins are hoping to take another step forward in 2024. The team started prepping for a crucial campaign today, as they set their 53-man roster by making the following moves:

Released:

Waived:

LB David Anenih
WR Je’Quan Burton
S Jordan Colbert
DT Robert Cooper
WR Erik Ezukanma
WR Mike Harley Jr.
OL Chasen Hines
RB Zander Horvath
LB Dequan Jackson
WR Jadon Janke
CB Isaiah Johnson
OL Matthew Jones
CB Jason Maitre
OT Bayron Matos
WR Kyric McGowan
DT Leonard Payne
S Mark Perry
TE Hayden Rucci

Waived/injured:

RB Chris Brooks
OT Ryan Hayes
WR Braylon Sanders

Placed on IR:

WR River Cracraft (designated for return)
LB Wyatt Ray
CB Cam Smith (designated for return)

Placed on reserve/PUP list:

According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the expectation is that long snapper Blake Ferguson will end up re-upping with the Dolphins, with his release solely being for roster machinations. The former sixth-round pick has spent his entire career in Miami, with the special teamer appearing in 67 games.

Nik Needham‘s stay in Miami has come to an end after five seasons. The former UDFA started 27 of his 61 appearances with the organization, although the majority of his production came in his first three seasons with the Dolphins. Between 2019 and 2021, the defensive back hauled in six interceptions, but after returning from a 2022 season-ending injury, he only got into 71 defensive snaps in 2023.

There was some hope that Neville Gallimore could provide the Dolphins with some defensive line depth when he caught on with the organization. The former third-round pick never clicked in Dallas, but he still got into 52 games in his four years with the organization. He collected four sacks and nine QB hits over the span, and he twice managed to top 400 defensive snaps in a campaign.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/14/24

March 14th, 2024 at 9:44pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Re-signed: WR KhaDarel Hodge, OL Storm Norton

Baltimore Ravens

Re-signed: S Ar’Darius Washington

Chicago Bears

Signed: OT Jake Curhan

Dallas Cowboys

Re-signed: DB C.J. Goodwin

Green Bay Packers

Re-signed: LB Kristian Welch

Indianapolis Colts

Re-signed: RB Trey Sermon

Kansas City Chiefs

Re-signed: DT Tershawn Wharton

Miami Dolphins

Signed: TE Jody Fortson, DL Jonathan Harris

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: WR Trent Sherfield

New York Jets

Re-signed: OL Jake Hanson

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LS Christian Kuntz

Tennessee Titans

Re-signed: LB Jack Gibbens

Washington Commanders

Signed: LB Anthony Pittman

RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/6/24

March 6th, 2024 at 10:18pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s tender decisions from around the NFL:

RFAs

Non-tendered:

Broncos: DE Jonathan Harris

Since the Broncos claimed him off waivers during his rookie season, Harris has played in Denver for the last three and a half years. During his first two seasons, he only played as a practice squad elevation three times a year. In the last two years, though, Harris has seen his impact increase with nine starts in 25 regular season appearances for the Broncos, playing in every game this year. Despite being in line to start in 2024, Harris will head to the open market after not being tendered in Denver.

Broncos Activate OL Tom Compton From PUP List, Place T Billy Turner On IR

November 15th, 2022 at 4:39pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Broncos’ perpetually spinning right tackle carousel may soon have another starter in place. The team activated Tom Compton from the reserve/PUP list on Tuesday.

Signed to vie for the right tackle gig with Billy Turner and/or provide depth, Compton has been shut down since undergoing back surgery this summer. The Broncos designated Compton for return Oct. 26, giving them one more day to activate the veteran offensive lineman. Otherwise, Compton would have been ineligible to play this season.

In moving Compton onto the 53-man roster, the Broncos shuttled Turner to IR. While Nathaniel Hackett called Denver’s most recent right tackle starter week-to-week Monday, the veteran blocker’s latest knee injury was rumored to require a much longer absence. Turner will be out at least four games. While Compton could take over as Denver’s starter, it is not certain the veteran will be ready immediately upon return.

Denver gave Compton a one-year, $2.25MM deal to come over from San Francisco. They of 10 different right tackles to open the past 10 seasons, the Broncos had planned a Turner-Compton competition. Compton’s back procedure and Turner’s training camp knee injury scuttled that, leading Cameron Fleming to start the season there. Many changes to Denver’s front have occurred since that point.

Compton, 33, has experience at both guard and tackle. Most recently, he filled in well for the NFC championship-bound 2021 49ers. Following Mike McGlinchey‘s season-ending quadriceps injury, Compton took over and started San Francisco’s final 10 games. Pro Football Focus rated the veteran as one of last season’s top run blockers at any position, though his limited offseason market did not reflect that praise. The Broncos are Compton’s seventh NFL team; he has started for five of those, making 44 career starts.

Turner, 31, signed a one-year, $2.5MM deal to rejoin the Broncos (and Hackett, the Packers’ OC during each of Turner’s three Green Bay years) this offseason. After Turner’s injury Sunday, the Broncos moved inexperienced option Quinn Bailey to their right tackle post. The team has lost left tackle Garett Bolles for the season and has center Lloyd Cushenberry on IR. The combination of three second- and/or third-string options led to the Broncos allowing 18 quarterback hits against the Titans.

The Broncos also waived wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland and signed defensive lineman Jonathan Harris to their active roster from the practice squad.

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/12/22

November 12th, 2022 at 7:00pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are the minor roster moves in anticipation for Sunday’s slate of games:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: S Charles Washington
Promoted from practice squad: OL Rashaad Coward

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: OLB Gerri Green, CB Harrison Hand

Denver Broncos

Promoted from practice squad: T Quinn Bailey, DE Jonathan Harris

Detroit Lions

Activated from reserve/PUP: FB Jason Cabinda
Signed to active roster: TE Shane Zylstra
Promoted from practice squad: WR Stanley Berryhill, LB Jarrad Davis

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: K Ramiz Ahmed, LB Ladarius Hamilton

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: S Ugochukwu Amadi

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: DT Kyle Peko

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: RB Larry Rountree
Promoted from practice squad: K Cameron Dicker, T Foster Sarell

Miami Dolphins

Signed to active roster: S Verone McKinley III
Promoted from practice squad: T Kion Smith

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: TE Nick Muse

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: G Josh Andrews
Promoted from practice squad: RB Jordan Howard, CB Bryce Thompson

New York Giants

Activated of reserve/PUP: T Matt Peart
Promoted from practice squad: TE Lawrence Cager, DL Henry Mondeaux

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted from practice squad: DT T.Y. McGill

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: LB Vi Jones
Placed on IR: FB/OLB Cullen Gillaspia

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted from practice squad: LB Ulysees Gilbert, CB Ryan Smith

Tennessee Titans

Promoted from practice squad: DL Larrell Murchison, WR C.J. Board

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/24/22

September 24th, 2022 at 4:28pm CST by Ely Allen

Lots of moves leading into gameday. Remember that players promoted from the practice squad for games will revert back to the practice squad after:

Arizona Cardinals

Promoted from practice squad: WR Andre Baccellia, CB Jace Whittaker

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: WR Frank Darby

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted from practice squad: LB Brandon Copeland, WR Raleigh Webb

Carolina Panthers

Promoted from practice squad: DT Daviyon Nixon

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: LB Joe Thomas

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: LB Keandre Jones

Denver Broncos

Promoted from practice squad: DL Jonathan Harris, WR Kendall Hinton

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: LB Anthony Pittman, T Dan Skipper

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: TE Jordan Akins, CB Grayland Arnold

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: K Chase McLaughlin

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: CB Dicaprio Bootle, K Matt Ammendola

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: TE Richard Rodgers

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: WR River Cracraft, T Larnel Coleman

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: S Myles Dorn, CB Duke Shelley

New England Patriots

Promoted from practice squad: LB Harvey Langi

New Orleans Saints

Promoted from practice squad: DB DaMarcus Fields

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted from practice squad: WR Britain Covey

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted from practice squad: DT Akeem Spence

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: CB Xavier Crawford, LB Christian Jones

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: OLB Wyatt Ray
Promoted from practice squad: WR Josh Gordon, G Jordan Roos

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: DE William Bradley-King, DE Benning Potoa’e

Broncos Pare Roster Down To 53

August 30th, 2022 at 3:49pm CST by Sam Robinson

After trading Malik Reed to the Steelers, the Broncos finished off their moves to reach the NFL’s 53-man roster max Tuesday. Here is how the team reached that number:

Released:

Waived:

DL McTelvin Agim
T Quinn Bailey
DL Jonathan Harris
CB Faion Hicks
WR Kendall Hinton
G Zack Johnson
OLB Jonathan Kongbo
ILB Kana’i Mauga
CB Ja’Quan McMillian
G Netane Muti
G Michael Niese
RB Devine Ozigbo
TE Dylan Parham
S J.R. Reed
WR Darrius Shepherd
WR Seth Williams

Placed on IR:

WR Brandon Johnson

Some John Elway-era defensive lineman have been swapped out for George Paton acquisitions. Purcell, a three-season Broncos starter whom the team extended in 2020, is the most notable. But former third-round pick Agim joins the former Alliance of American Football success story in being moved off Denver’s roster. Agim heads to waivers; Purcell is a vested veteran.

After helping Denver stabilize its run defense upon arrival in 2019, Purcell missed half the 2020 season due to injury and missed time in 2021 as well. The Broncos added D.J. Jones in free agency and drafted two D-linemen — Eyioma Uwazurike (Round 4) and Matt Henningsen (Round 6) — this year.

Muti was seeing first-string action this offseason but was the underdog to beat out Quinn Meinerz at right guard. The former Fresno State-developed sixth-rounder also underwent arthroscopic knee surgery recently. Hinton, whom the Broncos turned to upon losing all their QBs to the reserve/COVID-19 list against the Saints in 2020, contributed as a receiver last season. The Broncos kept rookie UDFA wideout Jalen Virgil over Hinton. He could be back in Denver via the practice squad. The Broncos signed Tomlinson this offseason but also brought back Eric Saubert. The team drafted Greg Dulcich in the third round as well. Those two join Albert Okwuegbunam and Andrew Beck on the team’s 53-man roster.