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Minor NFL Transactions: 11/9/24

November 9th, 2024 at 9:11pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor moves, including standard gameday practice squad elevations:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: CB Divaad Wilson

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: WR Chris Blair, OLB Khalid Kareem

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: WR Tyrell Shavers, WR K.J. Hamler
Placed on IR: LB Baylon Spector

Chicago Bears

Activated from IR: G Ryan Bates (story)
Elevated: T Jake Curhan, LB Carl Jones Jr.

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: CB Josh Butler, WR Jalen Cropper

Denver Broncos

Activated from IR: C Luke Wattenberg
Elevated: FB Michael Burton, LB Zach Cunningham

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: LB Abraham Beauplan, OLB Al-Quadin Muhammad, TE Shane Zylstra
Elevated: T Jamarco Jones, LB Zeke Turner
Placed on IR: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Waived: DE Isaiah Thomas

Houston Texans

Elevated: DT Tommy Togiai

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: WR Laquon Treadwell

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: LB Cole Christiansen, WR Justyn Ross

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: TE Tucker Fisk
Elevated: CB Eli Apple, OLB Caleb Murphy

Miami Dolphins

Waived: DT Brandon Pili

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: LS Jake McQuaide

New England Patriots

Elevated: LB Joe Giles-Harris, TE Mitchell Wilcox

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: WR Kevin Austin, WR Dante Pettis

New York Giants

Elevated: LB Curtis Bolton, WR Isaiah Hodgins

New York Jets

Elevated: K Spencer Shrader

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: S Tashaun Gipson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from IR: LS Evan Deckers
Elevated: WR Marquez Callaway, LB Vi Jones
Waived: LS Zach Triner

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: C Corey Levin, S Daryl Worley

Washington Commanders

Signed to active roster: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Elevated: K Zane Gonzalez, DE Efe Obada
Placed on IR: TE Colson Yankoff

Spector will miss at least the next four games as a result of the Bills’ move. He has remained a mainstay on special teams this year, having also done so in 2022 and ’23. The former seventh-rounder has made three starts on defense, however, so his absence will be felt moving forward. Linebacker has been a position hit hard by injuries this season, and Buffalo’s depth at the second level will now be tested even further.

Wattenberg had his 21-day practice window opened by the Broncos earlier this week, paving the way for today’s activation. The 27-year-old operated as the team’s starting center prior to going down after having won a summer competition for the gig with Alex Forsyth. Forsyth handled first-team duties over the past four games, drawing a superior PFF evaluation and therefore potentially playing his way into an extended look atop the depth chart. At a minimum, having Wattenberg back will give Denver – a team with three IR activations left – depth up front.

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/4/24

November 4th, 2024 at 6:01pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Waived: DB Darren Hall

Detroit Lions

Waived: LB Abraham Beauplan, DL Chris Smith

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: WR Justyn Ross

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: WR Marquez Callaway, LB Vi Jones

For one game, at least, the Buccaneers have the Chiefs outflanked in the wide receiver injury department. Chris Godwin is out until at least the playoffs, should Tampa Bay qualify, and Mike Evans is expected to miss at least two more games due to the hamstring injury he suffered. The team endured another blow recently, with third-round rookie Jalen McMillan sustaining a hamstring injury during a Friday practice. A former Saints regular, Callaway has not played in a game this season.

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.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/12/24

August 12th, 2024 at 8:07pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: CB William Hooper, S Josh Thompson
Waived: WR Austin Mack
Waived/failed physical: RB Robert Burns

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from active/PUP list: CB T.J. Tampa

Cincinnati Bengals

Activated from active/PUP: DT Devonnsha Maxwell

Cleveland Browns

Signed: LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, S Chase Williams
Released: RB John Kelly
Waived: DE Marcus Haynes
Waived/injured: CB Vincent Gray

Denver Broncos

Claimed (from Giants): DB Kaleb Hayes
Waived: ILB Alec Mock

Detroit Lions

Signed: QB Jake Fromm, LB Ty Summers
Waived: G Ike Boettger
Waived/injured: WR Antoine Green

Houston Texans

Signed: DE Pheldarius Payne
Waived: WR Jadon Janke

Indianapolis Colts

Claimed (from Bears): RB Demetric Felton
Waived/injured: RB Trent Pennix

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: LB Shaquille Quarterman, WR Isaiah Wooden
Waived: QB Casey Bauman, WR Praise Olatoke

Miami Dolphins

Signed: LB David Anenih, LB Wyatt Ray
Placed on IR: Cam Brown, Grayson Murphy

New England Patriots

Signed: RB Deshaun Fenwick
Waived: DE John Morgan

New Orleans Saints

Signed: WR Shaq Davis
Waived: WR Marquez Callaway

New York Giants

Signed: RB Lorenzo Lingard

New York Jets

Signed: LB Anthony Hines, TE Neal Johnson
Waived: LB Jimmy Ciarlo, CB Myles Jones

Pittsburgh Steelers

Claimed (from Ravens): OL Tykeem Doss
Waived/injured: DB Kalon Barnes

San Francisco 49ers

Waived/injured: WR Frank Darby

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: P Nolan Cooney
Waived from NFI list: QB Zack Annexstad

Hernia surgery forced Tampa to the Ravens’ active/PUP list, but the fourth-round pick is ready to return. Needing a double hernia operation after minicamp (per The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec), Tampa is unlikely to be ready for practice until at least next week. By avoiding a move to the reserve/PUP list, Tampa is no longer at risk of missing Baltimore’s first four games.

A rookie UDFA, Murphy went down with an MCL injury, per NFL.com’s Cameron Wolfe. The Dolphins signed Brown, a four-year Giants special-teamer and backup presence, in April. While the Dolphins continue to deal with linebacker injuries, they did bring Jaelan Phillips off the PUP list today.

Fromm spent most of the past two seasons with the Commanders, but the team — as it transitions to a new regime — cut the former Georgia passer in May. He joins a Lions team that still rosters Nate Sudfeld along with Jared Goff and Hendon Hooker.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/1/24

August 1st, 2024 at 7:39pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Thursday’s minor moves from around the league:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: QB Nathan Rourke, TE Jordan Thomas
Waived: QB John Paddock, WR Daylen Baldwin

Carolina Panthers

Signed: TE Curtis Hodges
Placed on IR: TE Stephen Sullivan

Cleveland Browns

Signed: LB Caleb Johnson
Placed on IR: LB Charlie Thomas

Denver Broncos

Activated from active/NFI list: RB Blake Watson

Detroit Lions

Signed: OL Jake Burton, DL Pat O’Connor
Placed on IR: G Netane Muti

New Orleans Saints

Signed: WR Marquez Callaway
Waived/injured: TE Tommy Hudson

Rourke joins a third team this year. The Patriots waived the former CFL quarterback in May, and the Giants — after claiming him — moved him off their 90-man roster shortly after Daniel Jones received full clearance. Rourke spent most of last season with the Jaguars, catching on with the Pats late in the year. He will try to stick on a Falcons team with three QBs — Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. and Taylor Heinicke — already rostered. Heinicke expects to be jettisoned before Week 1, with the Falcons planning to keep two QBs on their active roster. Though, the veteran could have a place on Atlanta’s practice squad.

This will mark a third Callaway Saints stint. Utilized frequently during a 2021 season that featured zero Michael Thomas participation and brought back in 2023 after the Broncos and Raiders cut him, Callaway returns days after a Steelers departure. The former UDFA, who has a 698-yard 2021 season on his resume, played in three Saints games last season but did not make a catch. This comes at an interesting point, at least, with the Saints having moved on from OC Pete Carmichael en route to a Klint Kubiak hire.

Sullivan suffered a quadriceps injury, per the Panthers. The 2020 Seahawks seventh-round pick, who reunited with ex-Seattle assistant Dave Canales this offseason, has been with the Panthers for the past three seasons.

Minor NFL Transactions: 7/30/24

July 30th, 2024 at 7:52pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Waived: WR Isaiah Wooden
Placed on reserve/retired list: OT Tyler Vrabel

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: LB Quincy Roche
Placed on IR: DE Malik Hamm

Buffalo Bills

Waived: LB Shayne Simon

Carolina Panthers

Signed: WR Tayvion Robinson

Green Bay Packers

Signed: LS Peter Bowden, CB Don Callis, CB LJ Davis
Waived: CB Zyon Gilbert, FB Henry Pearson, K James Turner

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DE Levi Bell

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: DE Raymond Johnson, LB Tanner Muse
Waived: DE Andre Carter, LB Trey Kiser

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: DB Kyler McMichael, TE Matt Sokol
Released: WR Marquez Callaway, DB Josiah Scott

Marquez Callaway will once again hit free agency after having bounced around the NFL last season. The wideout spent time with the Broncos, Raiders, Saints (second stint) during the 2023 campaign. He caught on with the Steelers via a reserve/futures contract in January but ultimately lasted only a few days into training camp.

The former UDFA had a breakout campaign as a sophomore in New Orleans, finishing the 2021 season with 46 catches for 698 yards and six touchdowns. He saw a reduced role in 2022 before hitting the free agency carousel in 2023.

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.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/16/23

December 16th, 2023 at 9:09pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor transactions and standard gameday elevations for the Sunday slate of games:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: G Elijah Wilkinson

Atlanta Falcons

Placed on IR: DT Kentavius Street

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: OLB Jeremiah Moon

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: G Gabe Jackson, OL J.D. DiRenzo

Chicago Bears

Signed to active roster: LB DeMarquis Gates

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: S Tanner McCalister, LB Charlie Thomas III

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: DT Carl Davis, RB Malik Davis

Denver Broncos

Elevated: NT Tyler Lancaster, QB Ben DiNucci

Detroit Lions

Elevated: K Michael Badgley, DE Bruce Irvin

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: RB Kenyan Drake, WR Bo Melton

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: K Ka’imi Fairbairn
Elevated: WR Steve n Sims, LB Garret Wallow

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed to active roster: S Deon Bush
Elevated: NT Mike Pennel, RB Deneric Prince
Waived: LB Darius Harris

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: WR Tyler Johnson

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: CB Ethan Bonner, RB Darrynton Evans

New England Patriots

Elevated: RB Kevin Harris

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: WR Marquez Callaway, T Cameron Erving

New York Giants

Waived: S Bobby McCain

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: OL Xavier Newman
Elevated: DE Jalyn Holmes, LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball
Placed on IR: LB Zaire Barnes

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: DT T.Y. McGill, RB Jeremy McNichols

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: S Richard LeCounte, CB Derrek Pitts

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: DL Marlon Davidson, LB JoJo Domann

Washington Commanders

Elevated: RB Jonathan Williams

Wilkinson returned to practice this week, and will be eligible to return to the lineup on Sunday given today’s activation. The addition of a starter up front will be welcomed by the Cardinals by giving them stability at the left guard spot in particular and by providing an upgrade in protection ahead of a matchup against the stout 49ers defensive front in general. The Cardinals now have four IR activations remaining.

Street was acquired from the Eagles at the trade deadline after he failed to find playing time this season. The 27-year-old has started all five of his appearances in Atlanta, however, racking up 14 tackles (including four for a loss) and one sack. Those numbers will help his free agent market this offseason, but a pectoral injury will sideline him for at least four weeks. If the Falcons fall short of the postseason, therefore, Street will not return in 2023.

McCain was a full-time starter with the Commanders over the past two seasons, but his release led to a one-year Giants agreement. The former fifth-rounder has 87 starts to his name, but he has been unable to carve out a role in New York’s secondary, playing only 19 defensive snaps. McCain has logged a 50% snap share on special teams, however, so his absence in the third phase will be notable if he is claimed off waivers or signed as a free agent by an interested team.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/9/23

December 9th, 2023 at 5:02pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves and callups heading into the Week 14 slate of Sunday games:

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: LB Milo Eifler, OL Tyler Vrabel

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: LB Josh Ross

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: G Gabe Jackson, DE Chris Wormley

Chicago Bears

Elevated: WR Collin Johnson

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: TE Princeton Fant

Denver Broncos

Elevated: RB Tyler Badie, TE Lucas Krull

Detroit Lions

Elevated: T Michael Niese

Houston Texans

Elevated: K Matt Ammendola, S Brandon Hill

Indianapolis Colts

Activated from exempt/commissioner permission list: DT Grover Stewart
Elevated: RB Tyler Goodson, WR D.J. Montgomery
Waived: WR Juwann Winfree

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed to active roster: QB Nathan Rourke
Elevated: CB Tevaughn Campbell, TE Josh Pederson

Las Vegas Raiders

Activated from IR: LB Kana’i Mauga
Elevated: FB Jakob Johnson, T Brandon Parker

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: TE Stephen Anderson
Placed on IR: OL Zack Bailey

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: K Mason Crosby

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: FB Adam Prentice
Elevated: WR Marquez Callaway, DT Jack Heflin
Placed on IR: G Nick Saldiveri

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: OL Jake Hanson
Elevated: G Chris Glaser, DE Jalyn Holmes
Placed on IR: G Wes Schweitzer

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: QB Sean Mannion, LB Patrick O’Connell

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: WR David Moore, DT Deadrin Senat

There was some thought that Ammendola’s stint with the Texans had come to an end after four appearances. However, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 notes that regular starting kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn still isn’t ready to return from his strained quadriceps, requiring the practice squad kicker to step in for at least another week. Ammendola has connected on six of his nine field goal attempts and all 10 of his XP tries this season.

With Trevor Lawrence a game-time decision for Sunday’s game, the Jaguars are adding some QB depth to the active roster. Rourke is a former CFL standout, with the quarterback earning the CFL Most Outstanding Canadian award in 2022. Following that breakout, 25-touchdown campaign, Rourke got a look from a number of NFL teams and ultimately signed a three-year deal with the Jaguars this past offseason. He was waived at the end of the preseason and has spent the majority of the season on Jacksonville’s practice squad. Per ESPN’s Michael DiRocco, the rookie will be the emergency QB3 for Week 14.

Similarly, the Seahawks will call up Mannion and O’Connell as they deal with injuries to starting quarterback Geno Smith and linebacker Jordyn Brooks. Smith is questionable heading into tomorrow’s game with a groin injury.

Stewart is back on the Colts active roster after having served a six-game ban for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Through six games this season, the veteran has compiled 20 tackles, two stops for a loss, and five QB hits.

Crosby is set to make his 2023 debut and make an appearance for a team other than the Packers for the first time since the 39-year-old was drafted back in 2007.

Schweitzer head right back to injured reserve after being activated last week. The Jets signed a lineman to the active roster from the practice squad and elevated one for tomorrow’s game to add some depth at the position.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/2/23

December 2nd, 2023 at 4:51pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s gameday callups and minor moves heading into Sunday:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: WR Dan Chisena
Elevated: DT Phil Hoskins, CB Divaad Wilson

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: LB Milo Eifler, TE Parker Hesse

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: QB Joe Flacco (story), CB A.J. Green

Denver Broncos

Activated from IR: WR Brandon Johnson
Elevated: QB Ben DiNucci, TE Lucas Krull

Detroit Lions

Elevated: DT Quinton Bohanna, LB Bruce Irvin

Houston Texans

Elevated: K Matt Ammendola

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: RB Tyler Goodson, WR D.J. Montgomery

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: RB Deneric Prince

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: WR Alex Erickson
Elevated: TE Stephen Anderson
Waived: RB Elijah Dotson

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: TE Tanner Conner

New England Patriots

Elevated: QB Malik Cunningham

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: WR Marquez Callaway, FB Adam Prentice

New York Jets

Activated from IR: CB Justin Hardee, G Wes Schweitzer
Elevated: OL Jake Hanson, DT Perrion Winfrey
Waived: OL Xavier Newman

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elevated: LB Kyron Johnson

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: WR Chris Conley, S Erik Harris

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: WR Ryan Miller, WR David Moore

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: LB Joe Jones

Washington Commanders

Elevated: DE Joshua Pryor

The Chiefs have ruled out running back Jerick McKinnon for tomorrow’s game against the Packers, necessitating some extra depth at the position. The team will turn to Prince, an undrafted free agent who has spent the entire season on Kansas City’s practice squad. Prince had a breakout season at Tulsa in 2022, finishing with 813 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns.

Winfrey, a 2022 fourth-round pick, was cut by the Browns last July after being investigated for pulling a gun on a woman. He joined the Jets practice squad in early November and will finally earn his first promotion of the season. Winfrey got into 13 games for Cleveland last year, collecting 22 tackles and 0.5 sacks.

At age 36, Irvin will be making his debut for a sixth NFL team. The veteran pass rusher signed with Detroit midway through November and will finally have a chance to extend his streak of regular season appearances to 12 straight years. The only absence on the Lions’ front-seven will be linebacker Alex Anzalone, so Detroit may be looking to stand Irvin up to help the team’s depth at linebacker.