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Sunday NFL Transactions: AFC North

September 3rd, 2017 at 3:54pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Listed below are the Sunday roster moves for the four AFC North teams. Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline yesterday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters, claiming players off waivers or signing guys who clear waivers. Those transactions for the Ravens, Bengals, Browns, and Steelers are noted below.

Additionally, as of 12:00pm CT today, teams can begin constructing their 10-man practice squads. You can check out our glossary entry on practice squads to brush up on those changes, as well as all the other guidelines that govern the 10-man units, whose players practice with the team but aren’t eligible to suit up on Sundays.

Here are Sunday’s AFC North transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day:

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to practice squad:
- WR Quincy Adeboyejo
- RB Alex Collins
- FB Ricky Ortiz
- OL Maurquice Shakir
- LB Boseko Lokombo
- TE Ryan Malleck
- DB Reggie Porter

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed to practice squad:
- LB Brandon Bell
- K Jake Elliott
- OT Kent Perkins
- DT Josh Tupou
- WR Kermit Whitfield
- DT DeShawn Williams
- RB Jarveon Williams
- S Brandon Wilson

Cleveland Browns

Claimed:
- WR Reggie Davis
- DB Michael Jordan
- DT T.Y. McGill
- WR Kasen Williams (story)
- QB Josh Woodrum
Cut:
- WR Rashard Higgins
- DB Darius Hillary
- DL Tyrone Holmes
- DB Kai Nacua
- DB Marcus Burley
Signed to practice squad:
- TE J.P. Holtz
- LB Deon King
- RB Terrence Magee
- DB Najee Murray

Pittsburgh Steelers

Acquired:
- S J.J. Wilcox (story)
Signed to practice squad:
- WR Justin Thomas
- C Kyle Friend
- TE Jake McGee
- RB Fitzgerald Toussaint
- WR Marcus Tucker
- LB Matt Galambos
- S Jacob Hagen
- DE Lavon Hooks
- LB Farrington Huguenin
- CB Dashaun Phillips

Steelers’ Roster Now At 53

September 2nd, 2017 at 3:48pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The Steelers have reduced their roster to 53 players by making the following transactions:

Cut:

WR Demarcus Ayers
C Ruben Carter
OL Ethan Cooper
RB Knile Davis (story)
CB Brandon Dixon
C Kyle Friend
LB Matt Galambos
LB Austin Gearing
CB Senquez Golson
S Jacob Hagen
WR Cobi Hamilton (story)
LS Colin Holba
DE Lavon Hooks
QB Bart Houston
LB Farrington Huguenin
TE David Johnson
LB Steven Johnson
DE Francis Kallon
LB Keith Kelsey
DE Johnny Maxey
TE Jake McGee
OL Brian Mihalik
OL Keavon Milton
CB Dashaun Phillips
DT Roy Philon
T Jake Rodgers
CB JaCorey Shepherd
WR Justin Thomas
RB Fitzgerald Toussaint (story)
WR Marcus Tucker
S Terrish Webb
RB Trey Williams

Waived/injured:

S Malik Golden

Minor NFL Transactions: 2/14/17

February 14th, 2017 at 6:22pm CST by Connor J. Byrne

Tuesday’s minor moves:

The Giants have re-signed a pair of exclusive rights free agents – tight end Matt LaCosse and defensive tackle Robert Thomas – via Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com and Ralph Vacchiano of SNY (Twitter link). LaCosse didn’t play at all last season because of a knee injury, while action for Thomas was scarce. The lineman took the field for just 68 defensive snaps in his eight appearances, during which he picked up five tackles and a sack.
The Steelers have added six free agents on reserve/futures deals – cornerback Devonte Johnson, linebackers Akil Blount and Jason Fanaika, offensive linemen Kyle Friend and Mike Matthews, and running back Trey Williams – per Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Blount is the son of Steelers legend and Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount. Matthews’ father is one of Blount’s fellow Canton enshrinees, longtime Oilers/Titans offensive tackle Bruce Matthews.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/20/16

December 20th, 2016 at 5:26pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: CB Ronald Zamort

Cleveland Browns

Signed LB James Burgess, TE J.P. Holtz

Denver Broncos

Signed: TE Austin Traylor

Detroit Lions

Signed: WR Andrew Turzilli

Green Bay Packers

Signed: WR Max McCaffrey

Indianapolis Colts

DT Kelcy Quarles

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: DT Cory Johnson

New York Jets

Signed: C Kyle Friend, TE Jason Vander Laan

Philadelphia Eagles

Cut: TE Marcel Jensen

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: CB Al-Hajj Shabazz
Cut: CB Brandon Dixon

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: WR DiAndre Campbell, CB Duke Thomas

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: RB Malcolm Johnson
Placed on practice squad IR: OL Robert Myers

Practice Squad Updates: 11/1/16

November 1st, 2016 at 6:53pm CST by Ben Levine

Here are today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: LB Zaviar Gooden, TE Brian Leonhardt
Cut: T Martin Wallace

Baltimore Ravens

Cut: RB Stephen Houston

Chicago Bears

Cut: OT Arturo Uzdavinis

Cleveland Browns

Cut: WR Mitch Mathews

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: LB Terrance Smith

New England Patriots

Signed: OG Chase Farris, TE Austin Traylor

New Orleans Saints

Signed: LB Lamar Louis
Cut: DL Royce LaFrance

New York Jets

Signed: OT Jesse Davis, WR Myles White
Cut: C Kyle Friend, LB Reshard Cliett

San Diego Chargers

Signed: LB James Burgess
Cut: WR Kevin Norwood

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: S Vinnie Sunseri

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: WR George Farmer
Cut: QB Joel Stave, FB Julian Howsare

Practice Squad Updates: 10/26/16

October 26th, 2016 at 6:23pm CST by Zachary Links

Here are today’s practice squad moves.

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: OT Martin Wallace

Chicago Bears

Signed: CB Jacoby Glenn

Cleveland Browns

Signed: DB Darius Hillary, RB Terrence Magee, DL Gabe Wright
Cut: RB Terrell Watson

Green Bay Packers

Signed: C Jacob Flores

New England Patriots

Cut: G Chase Farris

New York Jets

Signed: C Kyle Friend, LB Reshard Cliett
Cut: WR Myles White

San Diego Chargers

Signed: CB Trovon Reed

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: QB Joel Stave

Jets Place Devin Smith On PUP, Cut 11

August 28th, 2016 at 4:33pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The Jets have announced a series of roster moves that moves their roster to 78 players, three over the 75-man limit. New York will need to make three more cuts before Tuesday at 3pm CT.

The Jets have announced the following transactions:

Placed on reserve/PUP:

Devin Smith, WR

Cut:

Deion Barnes, LB
Ross Martin, K
Jesse Davis, OL
Kyle Friend, C
Shelby Harris, LB
Jarvis Harrison, LB
Helva Matungulu, DE
Lache Seastrunk, RB
Jason Vander Laan, TE
Kyle Williams, WR
Terry Williams, RB

Smith, a 2015 second-round pick, is still recovering from a torn ACL, and won’t be eligible to play during the first six weeks of the season. The Jets will then have a three-week window during which they can activate Smith. In 10 games last year, Smith posted nine receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown.

Jets Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents

May 6th, 2016 at 8:45am CST by Luke Adams

The Jets’ rookie minicamp gets underway today in Florham Park, New Jersey, and there will be several undrafted free agents joining the seven players the team selected in last weekend’s draft. In addition to inviting 22 tryout players to audition for the team over the weekend, Gang Green has also confirmed 13 UDFA additions to the 90-man roster.

The Jets’ 13-man UDFA group primarily consists of pass-catchers, defensive ends, and special teams players. Here’s the full list of rookies signed by the club:

WR Robby Anderson (Temple)
NT Tarow Barney (Penn State)
WR Quenton Bundrage (Iowa State)
C Kyle Friend (Temple)
P Tom Hackett (Utah)
WR Jalin Marshall (Ohio State)
K Ross Martin (Duke)
DE Helva Matungulu (Western Carolina)
S Doug Middleton (Appalachian State)
DE Julien Obioha (Texas A&M)
DE Claude Pelon (USC)
DE Lawrence Thomas (Michigan State)
TE Jason Vander Laan (Ferris State)

NFC East Rumors: Cowboys, Bosa, Goff, Eagles

April 7th, 2016 at 9:24am CST by Zachary Links

Recently, Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo confessed that he was “disappointed” that he wasn’t chosen to be the team’s head coach this offseason.

“I’m not going to lie to you,” Spagnuolo said. “I was disappointed I wasn’t the guy . . . but I’m not giving up on my dream of being a head coach…But I like [Ben McAdoo] a lot. It was two-fold. It didn’t happen, so it was a disappointment. But it’s always nice to be wanted.”

McAdoo was viewed as the favorite for the Giants’ job once the team parted ways with Tom Coughlin and it didn’t hurt that he came with the endorsement of quarterback Eli Manning. Spagnuolo, a high-respected defensive mind, is likely hoping for another head coaching opportunity down the line.

Here’s more from the NFC East:

Ohio State pass-rusher Joey Bosa landed in Dallas on Thursday morning for his visit the Cowboys, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. Bosa is under consideration for Dallas with the No. 4 overall pick.
Quarterback Jared Goff is also meeting with the Cowboys today, as Rapoport tweets. Goff may be a less likely candidate for the No. 4 overall pick as many expect Dallas to only entertain QBs in the later rounds. The Cal quarterback has a lot of hype behind him heading into the draft and, recently, one GM theorized that a team could trade up to No. 1 to draft him. As previously reported, Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch is also meeting with Dallas today.
Temple wide receiver Robby Anderson and center Kyle Friend are working out Thursday at the Eagles‘ local pro day, as Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle tweets.
Late last week, Washington inked Vernon Davis to a one-year deal. Davis’ deal is officially a one-year, $1.66MM pact, but the 12th-year tight end can earn up to $4.5MM in 2016 through incentives.