Michael Dwumfour

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/6/24

December 6th, 2024 at 3:50pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Friday’s practice squad moves:

Cleveland Browns

Signed: DT Michael Dwumfour, DT T.Y. McGill

Detroit Lions

Signed: S Loren Strickland

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: T Coy Cronk
Placed on practice squad injured list: G Henry Byrd

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: RB Jonathan Ward
Released: DT Domenique Davis

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: P Ty Zentner
Placed on practice squad injured list: OL Jason Peters

Peters has not seen any game action this season, keeping him from an official 21st NFL slate. Peters, 42, would make NFL history by becoming the first O-lineman to be on an active roster in a 21st season. After seeing action in eight games last season in Seattle, making two starts, Peters has not climbed to the team’s 53-man roster yet this year. Despite Abraham Lucas coming back, George Fant is back on IR. And Peters remains on the team’s practice squad. Though, he is running out of time to turn his insurance role into in-game duties.

McGill is not quite on the Josh Johnson journeyman tier, but the 10th-year defensive lineman has been with 10 teams. The Browns are not a new one, as he previously stopped through Cleveland during the 2017 season. McGill, 32, played in one game for the 49ers this season. He had spent three years in San Francisco but is now roster depth back in Cleveland, where he played three games in 2017.

Bears Waive 9 Players

August 26th, 2024 at 8:10pm CST by Ely Allen

The Bears, like everyone else, are working their way from 90 to 53 players this preseason. Bears senior writer Larry Mayer reported the latest roster cuts earlier today:

Waived:

T Ja’Tyre Carter
OL Jerome Carvin
DL Michael Dwumfour
DL Jaylon Hutchings
WR John Jackson
S Quindell Johnson
WR Peter LeBlanc
LB Paul Moala
LB Javin White

Of note from this list is Carter, a seventh-round draft pick out of Southern in 2022. In Carter’s two season with the Bears, he has started two of 13 game appearances. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 notes that there’s expected to be significant interest in Carter on the waiver wire.

Johnson is the only other one of the nine to appear in regular season action. As a reserve defensive back last year, he appeared in nine contests, even notching an interception in a garbage time loss to the Chiefs.

NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/8/24

January 8th, 2024 at 9:24pm CST by Ben Levine

Many teams have started signing players to reserve/futures contracts, allowing organization to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts:

Arizona Cardinals

WR Andre Baccellia, OL Jackson Barton, WR Kaden Davis, OL Marquis Hayes, RB Tony Jones, TE Bernhard Seikovits, WR Jeff Smith, CB Quavian White

Atlanta Falcons

OL Barry Wesley

Carolina Panthers

RB Mike Boone, RB Spencer Brown, WR Jalen Camp, RB Tarik Cohen, CB Lamar Jackson, TE Jordan Matthews, CB AJ Parker, TE Chris Pierce, WR Cam Sims, OT Badara Traore, DE Raequan Williams

Chicago Bears

LB Micah Baskerville, TE Stephen Carlson, OL Jerome Carvin, DB Adrian Colbert, OL Aviante Collins, DL Michael Dwumfour, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Roy Mbaeteka, OL Bill Murray, WR Nsimba Webster

Cincinnati Bengals

DT Domenique Davis, CB Allan George, C Nate Gilliam, DE Jeff Gunter, LB Shaka Heyward, WR Shedrick Jackson, G Jaxson Kirkland, WR Kwamie Lassiter II, WR Kendric Pryor

Denver Broncos

RB Tyler Badie, QB Ben DiNucci, OT Demontrey Jacobs, S Devon Key, CB Reese Taylor

Indianapolis Colts

LB Austin Ajiake, LB Liam Anderson, WR Tyrie Cleveland, S Marcel Dabo, WR Ethan Fernea, G Arlington Hambright, TE Jordan Murray, RB Zavier Scott, TE Eric Tomlinson

Las Vegas Raiders

DE David Agoha, CB Cornell Armstrong, QB Anthony Brown, OT D.J. Fluker, TE Cole Fotheringham, S Jaydon Grant, DT Marquan McCall, RB Sincere McCormick, OT Jalen McKenzie, TE John Samuel Shenker, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, DE Elerson Smith, DE Charles Snowden, CB Sam Webb, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Minnesota Vikings

LB Abraham Beauplan, G Henry Byrd, OT Coy Cronk, WR N’Keal Harry, WR Trishton Jackson, RB DeWayne McBride, G Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas, CB Jaylin Williams, CB Joejuan Williams, G Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas

New England Patriots

DE William Bradley-King, LB Joe Giles-Harris, DB Azizi Hearn, DT Trysten Hill, WR T.J. Luther, OT Andrew Stueber, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

New Orleans Saints

RB James Robinson

New York Giants

DT Ryder Anderson, OT Yodny Cajuste, DB Kaleb Hayes, WR Dennis Houston, RB Deon Jackson, LB Dyontae Johnson, LB Jeremiah Martin, G Jalen Mayfield, OL Joshua Miles, DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver

New York Jets

OL Obinna Eze, OL Vitaliy Gurman, CB Tae Hayes, DL Manny Jones, RB Jacques Patrick, K Austin Seibert, DL Marquiss Spencer, WR Malik Taylor

Seattle Seahawks

LB Levi Bell, NT Matthew Gotel, RB Bryant Koback, TE Tyler Mabry, S Jonathan Sutherland, WR Cody White, WR Easop Winston Jr.

Tennessee Titans

CB Shyheim Carter, DB Tay Gowan, WR Tre’Shaun Harrison, TE Thomas Odukoya, LB Thomas Rush, G Lachavious Simmons

Washington Commanders

LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, WR Davion Davis, CB D’Angelo Mandell

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/21/23

November 21st, 2023 at 6:13pm CST by Adam La Rose

Tuesday’s taxi squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Daniel Arias
Released: WR Davion Davis

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: TE Scotty Washington
Placed on IR: CB Kevon Seymour

Chicago Bears

Signed: DB Adrian Colbert, DL Michael Dwumfour
Released: QB Trace McSorley

Cleveland Browns

Released: RB John Kelly

Houston Texans

Signed: LB Marcell Harris

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: FB Jakob Johnson
Released: TE Jesse James

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: OLB Ty Shelby

Los Angeles Rams

Released: DB Cameron McCutcheon

Miami Dolphins

Signed: RB Darrynton Evans

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: OLB Austin Bryant
Released: WR Dan Chisena

New York Giants

Signed: RB Deon Jackson, T Joshua Miles
Released: RB Hassan Hall

New York Jets

Signed: CB Craig James

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: DB Henry Black
Released: LB Tyler Murray

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: T Jake Curhan

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: WR Raleigh Webb, LB Vi Jones, CB Quandre Mosely
Released: CB Don Gardner, S Jaquan Johnson

Tennessee Titans

Signed: S Matt Jackson, RB Jonathan Ward

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/27/23

September 27th, 2023 at 6:54pm CST by Ely Allen

Wednesday’s practice squad transactions:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: WR Chris Blair

Houston Texans

Signed: DT Michael Dwumfour
Released: DT Bruce Hector

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: WR Daniel Arias

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: RB Myles Gaskin

New England Patriots

Signed: DL Manny Jones

New Orleans Saints

Signed: OL Mark Evans II, S Daniel Sorensen
Released: RB Kirk Merritt

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: WR Jalen Camp

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: S Tre Norwood, CB Kendall Sheffield, TE Jake Tonges
Released: RB Jeremy McNichols

Gaskin was released from the Vikings’ active roster yesterday, a likely result of the addition of former Rams rusher Cam Akers. It looks like he’ll remain in Minnesota, though, for the time being as a member of the team’s 16-man practice squad.

Sorensen, the nine-year veteran formerly of Kansas City, is back for a second year in New Orleans. Last year, Sorensen appeared in all 17 games for the Saints, making two starts. He recorded two interceptions, three passes defensed, and 17 tackles, including eight stops on special teams.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/19/23

September 19th, 2023 at 7:41pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: DL Jacob Slade
Released: WR Daniel Arias

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LB Milo Eiler

Carolina Panthers

Signed: S Matthias Farley
Released: DB Eric Rowe

Detroit Lions

Signed: OT Dan Skipper

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: DB Darius Rush
Released: NT Danny Shelton

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: LB Mykal Walker

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: DT Cory Durden
Released: P Brandon Wright

Miami Dolphins

Signed: S Verone McKinley
Released: S Joshua Kalu

New England Patriots

Signed: QB Matt Corral

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: CB Tiawan Mullen

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DB Chris Steele
Released: WR Matt Landers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: G Logan Stenberg

Tennessee Titans

Released: DE Michael Dwumfour

According to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, Matt Corral has landed back with the Patriots after going unclaimed on waivers. It’s been a busy few months for Corral, who has bounced on and off the Panthers and Patriots rosters. He’ll now return to New England as the organization’s third QB behind Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.

Eric Rowe didn’t last all that long in Carolina after landing on the team’s practice squad in late August. The veteran defensive back spent the past four seasons in Miami, starting 39 of his 63 appearances. He’ll be replaced by Matthias Farley, who brings 100 games of experience to the Panthers. The safety has bounced around the league recently but didn’t miss a game between 2020 and 2022.

It took Mykal Walker a few weeks to find a new gig after getting cut by the Bears on roster deadline day. The former fourth-round pick spent the first three seasons of his career with the Falcons, including a 2022 campaign where he finished with 107 tackles. He was surprisingly waived by Atlanta in mid-August before getting scooped up by Chicago. Now, he’ll have a chance to revive his career in Las Vegas.

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

Titans Trim Roster To 53; RB Hassan Haskins Placed On Commissioner’s Exempt List

August 29th, 2023 at 5:49pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Titans have made a number of moves which have allowed them to set their initial 53-man roster. Here is the full breakdown:

Waived:

LB Chance Campbell
DB Shyheim Carter
DT Michael Dwumfour
DB Eric Garror
WR Tre’Shaun Harrison
DB Steven Jones
DB Tyreque Jones
WR Mason Kinsey
T John Leglue
DB Armani Marsh
DE T.K. McLendon
WR Racey McMath
TE Thomas Odukoya
T John Ojukwu
DE Sam Okuayinonu
RB Jacques Patrick
WR Reggie Roberson
T Andrew Rupcich
LB Thomas Rush

Haskins had been placed on IR yesterday, meaning he will be sidelined for the season. The 2022 fourth-rounder’s future with the team is now murkier, however, given today’s placement on the Exempt List. Haskins – who was arrested on an aggravated assault charge in June – will need to apply for reinstatement to be eligible to return when healthy.

McMath has logged 14 appearances in Tennessee across his two seasons with the team. The former sixth-rounder will lose out on a roster spot in the Titans revamped receiving corps, which will of course be led by free agent signing DeAndre Hopkins. McMath would represent a prime practice squad candidate if he goes unclaimed, something which, given his lack of offensive playing time and production, can be expected.

Letting go of Coley, Johnson and Peko (at least for now) will leave the Titans thin along the defensive interior. That trio has combined to play 147 games in the NFL, representing plenty of experience the team will be without to start the season. Plenty of Tennessee’s success will be determined by the play of Jeffery Simmons and his fellow D-line starters, but they will be leaned on heavily in the absence of veteran backups.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/16/23

August 16th, 2023 at 8:11pm CST by Ely Allen

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

Carolina Panthers

Waived from IR with injury settlement: DE Jalen Redmond

Denver Broncos

Signed: RB Dwayne Washington
Reverted to IR: K Elliott Fry
Waived: DT Forrest Merrill

Detroit Lions

Waived from IR with injury settlement: WR Trey Quinn

Green Bay Packers

Waived from IR with injury settlement: WR Jeff Cotton

Kansas City Chiefs

Reverted to IR: CB Anthony Witherstone

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: CB Matt Hankins
Waived/injured: CB Kemon Hall

New York Giants

Reverted to IR: T Devery Hamilton
Waived/injured: LB Troy Brown

New York Jets

Waived/injured: CB Javelin Guidry
Waived from IR with injury settlement: QB Chris Streveler

San Francisco 49ers

Released from IR with injury settlement: DE Darryl Johnson

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DT Michael Dwumfour
Waived: OLB Zach McCloud

Fry goes unclaimed on the waiver wire after being waived with an injury designation yesterday by the Broncos. This could mean that Brett Maher won’t be able to run away with the job to replace longtime kicker Brandon McManus this year. With Fry remaining on the roster, Maher will need to stay sharp in order to stay the only active kicker on the team’s depth chart.

Guidry is expected to undergo surgery after injuring his knee in a joint practice with the Buccaneers today, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Jets will hope he lasts through waivers as he has impressed so far in camp. If he does, New York will likely revert him to injured reserve in order to keep him on the roster.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/10/23

August 10th, 2023 at 6:11pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Baltimore Ravens

Waived/injured: WR Makai Polk

Chicago Bears

Waived from IR: TE Chase Allen

Cleveland Browns

Released: DT Michael Dwumfour

Denver Broncos

Waived from IR: G Yasir Durant

Detroit Lions

Waived: G Logan Stenberg

Indianapolis Colts

Waived from IR: WR Ethan Fernea

Following the addition of Shelby Harris, the Browns decided to let go of another defensive lineman. Michael Dwumfour got into nine games with the Texans and 49ers last season, compiling eight tackles. He joined the Browns earlier this offseason.

Logan Stenberg was a fourth-round pick by the Lions back in 2020. He saw a larger role in each of his three seasons with the organization, culminating in a 2022 season where he got into 16 games with four starts. The lineman also had a role on special teams in three seasons in Detroit, so there’s a chance he finds another gig elsewhere.

Players waived or released from IR often agree to an injury settlement with their team. Their previous placement on IR would have prevented them from seeing the field during the 2023 campaign; now that they’ve been released, they can sign elsewhere and play this season.

Waived:

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans

Waived:

Released:

Waived/injured:

Placed on Reserve/PUP list:

Placed on Commissioner’s Exempt List: