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Patriots Set 53-Man Roster

August 27th, 2024 at 9:19pm CST by Ben Levine

The Patriots have set their first 53-man roster in a post-Bill Belichick era. The team announced the following moves:

Released:

S Joshuah Bledsoe
OT Kellen Diesch
OL Liam Fornadel
LB Joe Giles-Harris
RB Kevin Harris
RB Terrell Jennings
LB Kobe Jones
WR Matt Landers
G Atonio Mafi
DE Jotham Russell
K Chad Ryland (story)
S A.J. Thomas
CB Shaun Wade
WR David Wallis
TE Mitchell Wilcox
QB Bailey Zappe (story)

Placed on reserve/PUP list:

Placed on reserve/NFI list:

DT Christian Barmore

Placed on IR:

OL Calvin Anderson
S Marte Mapu (designated to return)
DT Armon Watts

Atonio Mafi was a fifth-round pick by the Patriots just last year, and he ended up starting five of his 17 appearances as a rookie. It wasn’t pretty for the UCLA alumni, as Pro Football Focus ultimately graded Mafi as the second-worst qualifying guard in the NFL (among 79 qualifying players).

Kevin Harris was a sixth-round pick by New England in 2022, but the running back struggled to carve out a role through his two seasons with the squad. The South Carolina product was ultimately limited to nine appearances (one start), collecting 175 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/2/24

August 2nd, 2024 at 6:50pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor transactions as we head into the weekend:

Chicago Bears

Signed: CB Ro Torrence
Waived: LS Cameron Lyons

Dallas Cowboys

Waived (with injury designation): WR Corey Crooms

Denver Broncos

Signed: TE Hunter Kampmoyer
Waived: DT Brandon Matterson

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: TE Geor’quarius Spivey
Waived: WR Izaiah Gathings

New England Patriots

Signed: T Kellen Diesch, S A.J. Thomas
Waived: RB DeShaun Fenwick, T Tyrone Wheatley

New Orleans Saints

Signed: TE Mason Fairchild, TE Kevin Rader
Reverted to IR: TE Tommy Hudson
Waived: TE Jesper Horstead

New York Jets

Signed: WR Brandon Smith, CB Tre Swilling, WR Isaiah Winstead
Waived: TE Kevin Foelsch, WR Marcus Riley

Pittsburgh Steelers

Reverted to IR: LB David Perales

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: OLB Jay Person
Placed on IR: G Sua Opeta (story)

Tennessee Titans

Activated from active/PUP list: T Nicholas Petit-Frere

Petit-Frere has been rehabbing back from a medical procedure he underwent on his knee. The third-year lineman will now get an opportunity to enter the team’s position battle at right tackle.

Minor NFL Transactions: 5/16/24

May 16th, 2024 at 5:37pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Thursday’s minor moves:

Baltimore Ravens

Waived: WR De’Angelo Hardy

Cleveland Browns

Waived/failed physical: OL Kellen Diesch

Detroit Lions

Signed: TE Sean McKeon
Waived: TE Isaac Rex

A former Cowboys UDFA, McKeon spent the past four seasons in Dallas. He worked as a backup to the likes of Dalton Schultz and Jake Ferguson in that span. Used more as a run blocker, McKeon played between 100 and 128 snaps on offense over the past three seasons. The Michigan alum joins a Lions tight end group that includes Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright, the latter drawing a matched RFA offer sheet.

Minor NFL Transactions: 5/14/24

May 14th, 2024 at 9:03pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Cleveland Browns

Signed: WR Jalen Camp
Claimed off waivers (from Steelers): OT Kellen Diesch
Waived: K Lucas Havrisik

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: LB Chris Collins
Waived: LB Brevin Allen

Miami Dolphins

Signed: DT Mario Kendricks

Minnesota Vikings

Released: CB Joejuan Williams

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: DL Shakel Brown
Waived: DL Earnest Brown IV, OL Corey Luciano

Washington Commanders

Released: QB Jake Fromm

Minor NFL Transactions: 5/13/24

May 13th, 2024 at 6:15pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: TE Ross Dwelley

Carolina Panthers

Signed: LB Cam Gill, DL T.J. Smith

Chicago Bears

Signed: WR John Jackson, DT Dashaun Mallory, LB Paul Moala, WR Freddie Swain

Detroit Lions

Signed: WR Kaden Davis, TE Parker Hesse

Green Bay Packers

Claimed off waivers (from 49ers): DL Spencer Waege
Placed on reserve/retired list: OL Trente Jones

Kansas City Chiefs

Re-signed: LB Cole Christiansen
Released: DT Matt Dickerson

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: DL Chris Collins

Miami Dolphins

Signed: OL Ireland Brown, CB Jason Maitre

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: TE Sammis Reyes

New England Patriots

Signed: RB Terrell Jennings, G Ryan Johnson, LB Jay Person, DE Jotham Russell
Waived: RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

New Orleans Saints

Signed: DT Kendal Vickers
Waived: NT John Penisini

New York Giants

Signed: DL Elijah Chatman
Waived: OLB Jeremiah Martin

New York Jets

Signed: WR Hamze El-Zayat, RB Markese Stepp
Waived: RB Jacques Patrick, DE Marquiss Spencer

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: CB Shon Stephens
Waived: TE Noah Togiai

Pittsburgh Steelers

Waived: OL Kellen Diesch

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: DL Shakel Brown

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DE Nathan Pickering, LB Devin Richardson

Tennessee Titans

Signed: TE Nick Vannett

NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/17/24

January 17th, 2024 at 9:05pm CST by Ely Allen

Wednesday’s reserve/futures contracts:

Cleveland Browns

LB Caleb Johnson

Dallas Cowboys

WR Martavis Bryant, RB Snoop Conner, RB Malik Davis

Indianapolis Colts

WR Terrell Bynum

Kansas City Chiefs

CB Kelvin Joseph

Miami Dolphins

WR Mathew Sexton

Pittsburgh Steelers

CB Luq Barcoo, T Tyler Beach, WR Marquez Callaway, FB Jack Colletto, T Kellen Diesch, S Jalen Elliott, G Joey Fisher, WR Dez Fitzpatrick, T Devery Hamilton, T Anderson Hardy, WR Keilahn Harris, DL Jonathan Marshall, C Ryan McCollum, WR Denzel Mims, RB Aaron Shampklin, DT Jacob Slade, WR Duece Watts

Bryant joined the Cowboys in November, and though he didn’t appear in any games, Bryant left a good impression in Dallas after several weeks on the practice squad. He was released late in the season as the team shuffled the roster a bit but makes his return to Dallas for the offseason.

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, 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

Bears Set Initial Roster, Waive DE Trevis Gipson

August 29th, 2023 at 4:24pm CST by Ben Levine

The Bears have been slowly trimming down their squad over the past few days, and the front office has now officially landed on their initial roster. The Bears announced the following moves, some of which were previously reported:

Placed on IR:

WR Isaiah Ford

Released:

Waived:

LB Micah Baskerville
DT Travis Bell
FB Robert Burns
TE Stephen Carlson
CB Macon Clark
OT Kellen Diesch
G Dieter Eiselen
LB DeMarquis Gates
DE Trevis Gipson
DE Jalen Harris
OT Bobby Haskins
DE D’Anthony Jones
G Josh Lugg
OT Roy Mbaeteka
CB Michael Ojemudia
TE Lachlan Pitts
DT Bravvion Roy
G Logan Stenberg
LB Davion Taylor
S Bralen Trahan
CB Kindle Vildor
LB Barrington Wade
LB Mykal Walker
S Kendall Williamson

Waived/injured:

RB Trestan Ebner

The moves actually reduce Chicago’s roster to 52 players, so additions are certainly coming.

Trevis Gipson is a bit of a surprise cut after the former fifth-round pick got into 33 games (19 starts) for the Bears over the past two years. The defensive lineman showed some pass-rushing prowess during his rookie season, compiling seven sacks, seven tackles for loss, and seven QB hits. His numbers took a bit of a step back in 2022, with the Tulsa product finishing with only three sacks. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (via Twitter), the Bears worked on a trade for Gipson and had “teams involved” in the bidding but couldn’t come to terms before today’s roster deadline.

Trestan Ebner was another Bears draft pick that got into 17 games last season. The 2022 sixth-round pick ended up getting 26 touches on offense, collecting 62 yards from scrimmage while coughing up two fumbles. Ebner also returned 10 kickoffs for Chicago last season. The running back has been in concussion protocol since the early parts of the preseason, and there’s a chance he reverts to the Bears’ injured reserve if he goes unclaimed.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/9/23

January 9th, 2023 at 6:45pm CST by Ely Allen

18 teams had their seasons come to an end yesterday, and their front offices have already turned the page to the 2023 NFL seaon. This started today, as a number of players were signed to reserve/futures contracts, which allows organizations to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players throughout the offseason. Here are today’s reserve/futures contracts:

Arizona Cardinals

T Julien Davenport, S Juju Hughes, LB Blake Lynch, TE Chris Pierce, TE Bernhard Seikovits, G Lachavious Simmons, WR Auden Tate, S Josh Thomas, T Badara Traore, WR Javon Wims

Atlanta Falcons

WR Josh Ali, RB BJ Baylor, OLB Quinton Bell, DL Amani Bledsoe, LB Dorian Etheridge, TE Tucker Fisk, CB Javelin Guidry, CB Matt Hankins, OL Jonotthan Harrison, WR Ra’Shaun Henry, LB Nathan Landman, DB Dylan Mabin, CB Jamal Peters, TE John Raine, FB Clint Ratkovich, CB John Reid, OL Justin Shaffer, OL Tyler Vrabel

Buffalo Bills

WR Isaiah Coulter, DE Kendal Vickers

Carolina Panthers

G Deonte Brown, RB Spencer Brown, DE Kobe Jones, LB Arron Mosby, TE Giovanni Ricci, WR C.J. Saunders, TE Stephen Sullivan, DT Raequan Williams, WR Derek Wright

Chicago Bears

TE Chase Allen, S Adrian Colbert, LB Kuony Deng, T Kellen Diesch, DE Gerri Green, TE Jake Tonges, WR Nsimba Webster

Cleveland Browns

WR Daylen Baldwin, S Bubba Bolden, WR Mike Harley, LB Storey Jackson, DE Sam Kamara, RB John Kelly, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, DT Roderick Perry, WR Marquez Stevenson, T Tyrone Wheatley

Denver Broncos

WR Victor Bolden, G Parker Ferguson, CB Faion Hicks, CB Delonte Hood, S Devon Key, RB Tyreik McAllister, OLB Wyatt Ray, OL Hunter Thedford, LB Ray Wilborn

Detroit Lions

WR Maurice Alexander, WR Stanley Berryhill, T Obinna Eze, S Brady Breeze, CB Khalil Dorsey, RB Jermar Jefferson, WR Tom Kennedy, T Darrin Paulo, DT Demetrius Taylor, CB Jarren Williams

Indianapolis Colts

DT McTelvin Agim, S Henry Black, S Marcel Dabo, S Trevor Denbow, G Arlington Hambright, T Jordan Murray, LB Segun Olubi, LB Forrest Rhyne, RB Aaron Shampklin, WR Vyncint Smith, CB David Vereen, TE Jalen Wydermyer

Kansas City Chiefs

WR Ty Fryfogle

Las Vegas Raiders

CB Isiah Brown, CB Bryce Cosby, P Julian Diaz, S Jalen Elliott, TE Cole Fotheringham, G Vitaliy Gurman, T Sebastian Gutierrez, WR Chris Lacy, LB Kana’i Mauga, G Jordan Meredith, WR DJ Turner, RB Austin Walter, WR Isaiah Zuber

Los Angeles Rams

TE Roger Carter, DL T.J. Carter, CB T.J. Carter, S Richard LeCounte, T Max Pircher, WR Jaquarii Roberson, WR Jerreth Sterns, DE Brayden Thomas, DE Zach VanValkenburg