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Minor NFL Transactions: 8/25/24

August 25th, 2024 at 9:04pm CST by Adam La Rose

With roster cutdowns beginning around the league, Sunday saw a number of moves take place:

Atlanta Falcons

Waived: WR Josh Ali, CB William Hooper, LB Storey Jackson, LB Donavan Mutin, QB John Paddock, TE Austin Stogner, CB Trey Vaval
Released: OLB Bradlee Anae, OL Zack Bailey, S Lukas Denis, OL Jaryd Jones-Smith, OL John Leglue, TE Jordan Thomas

Buffalo Bills

Placed on IR: S Terrell Burgess, S Dee Delaney
Waived: DE Rondell Bothroyd, OL Kevin Jarvis, LB Shayne Simon,
Released: QB Anthony Brown, CB Kyron Brown, WR Damiere Byrd, LB Deion Jones

Indianapolis Colts

Waived: CB Clay Fields III, K Spencer Shrader, QB Kedon Slovis, WR Derek Slywka, LB Mike Smith Jr.
Released: WR Tyrie Cleveland, DE Derek Rivers, WR Greg Ward

Jacksonville Jaguars

Waived: DE Raymond Johnson, DT Jonathan Marshall, LB Andrew Parker Jr., WR Joseph Scates, WR Seth Williams
Released: CB Tevaughn Campbell, TE Chris Myarick, DE Breeland Speaks, OL Keaton Sutherland

Los Angeles Rams

Waived: WR J.J. Laap, OL Blake Larson, OL Alec Lindstrom, LB Ochaun Mathis, DB Cameron McCutcheon, OL Grant Miller, LB Olakunle Fatukasi, RB SaRodorick Thompson, QB Dresser Winn
Released: OL Matt Kaskey, DE Carlos Watkins

Miami Dolphins

Placed on IR: WR Anthony Schwartz

New York Giants

Waived (injury designation): DT Timmy Horne, DB Jonathan Sutherland
Waived: WR Ayir Asante, DL Kyler Baugh, CB Christian Holmes, DB Clayton Isbell, WR John Jiles, LB Trey Kiser, RB Lorenzo Lingard, OL Marcus McKethan
Released: CB Breon Borders, RB Joshua Kelley

Pittsburgh Steelers

Waived: WR T.J. Luther

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Waived: P Nolan Cooney, DL Judge Culpepper, OL Xavier Delgado, LB Kalen DeLoach, CB Andrew Hayes, RB Ramon Jefferson, WR Cephus Johnson, OL Ryan Johnson, WR Latreal Jones, WR Tanner Knue, DL Brandon Matterson, OLB Jay Person, OLB Shaun Peterson, DL Lwal Uguak, WR Raleigh Webb, TE David Wells
Released: TE Sal Cannella, LS Zach Triner

Buffalo’s decision to cut Jones marks a blow to his efforts in finding a roster spot on a new team. Considering the latest report on his status, however, it does not come as a surprise. The Bills dealt with a number of injuries at the linebacker spot last season and Matt Milano will miss extended time in 2024 due to a biceps tear. In spite of that, the team will look elsewhere for depth options unless Jones is retained via the practice squad later this week.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/15/24

January 15th, 2024 at 7:41pm CST by Ben Levine

With a handful of teams getting eliminated from the playoffs this weekend, those front offices are starting to prepare for the offseason. Here are today’s reserve/futures deals, with the majority coming from recently eliminated squads:

Cleveland Browns

WR Jaelon Darden, CB Vincent Gray, RB John Kelly, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, OT Justin Murray, DE Lonnie Phelps, LB Charlie Thomas III, DE Isaiah Thomas, DT Chris Williams

Dallas Cowboys

OT Earl Bostick, CB Josh Butler, WR Jalen Cropper, TE Princeton Fant, LB Buddy Johnson, DE Durrell Johnson, WR Racey McMath, DB Sheldrick Redwine

Los Angeles Rams

OT A.J. Arcuri, G Logan Bruss, DT Cory Durden, LB Olakunle Fatukasi, DB Tanner Ingle, C Mike McAllister, DB Cameron McCutcheon, OT Zachary Thomas, LB Zach VanValkenburg, QB Dresser Winn

Miami Dolphins

LB Quinton Bell, CB Ethan Bonner, TE Tanner Conner, OT Ryan Hayes, OL Chasen Hines, DT Brandon Pili, WR Braylon Sanders, WR Anthony Schwartz

Minnesota Vikings

WR Daylen Baldwin

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/13/24

January 13th, 2024 at 4:52pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s transactions and callups for the Saturday night and Sunday games:

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: LB Malik Jefferson, LB Buddy Johnson

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: CB David Long

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: NT Mike Pennel, CB Keith Taylor

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: LB Olakunle Fatukasi

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: CB Ethan Bonner, LB Malik Reed

The three-game limit for practice squad players to be elevated under a single contract is reset in the playoffs, allowing players who weren’t able to be activated anymore by the end of the year to return in the coming weeks.

Packers starting cornerback Jaire Alexander injured his ankle this week in practice, leading to his current questionable status. Long will be elevated to provide some depth in the off chance that Alexander is unable to go versus the Cowboys.

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/6/24

January 6th, 2024 at 8:33pm CST by Ely Allen

The last week of pregame transactions and gameday callups for several teams this season:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: DL Leki Fotu
Signed to active roster: DL Ben Stille
Elevated: WR Dan Chisena, OL Jackson Barton

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: RB Leonard Fournette

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: G Deonte Brown, K Matthew Wright

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: CB Sidney Jones, WR Stanley Morgan

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: S Vincent Gray, K Riley Patterson

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: LB Buddy Johnson, S Sheldrick Redwine

Denver Broncos

Placed on IR: T Mike McGlinchey
Activated from IR: T Alex Palczewski
Signed to active roster: CB Art Green
Elevated: S Devon Key

Detroit Lions

Elevated: DL Tyson Alualu, FB Jason Cabinda

Houston Texans

Elevated: WR Johnny Johnson III

Jacksonville Jaguars

Placed on IR: WR Jamal Agnew (story)

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: DT Matt Dickerson, QB Chris Oladokun

Las Vegas Raiders

Placed on IR: TE Michael Mayer
Signed to active roster: DT Matthew Butler
Elevated: WR Keelan Cole, S Jaydon Grant

Los Angeles Chargers

Placed on IR: OLB Justin Hollins
Signed to active roster: OLB Ty Shelby
Elevated: DT Christopher Hinton, OL Austen Pleasants

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: LB Olakunle Fatukasi, QB Dresser Winn

Minnesota Vikings

Placed on IR: WR Jalen Nailor
Signed to active roster: WR Lucky Jackson
Elevated: CB Jaylin Williams, CB Joejuan Williams

New England Patriots

Placed on IR: TE Hunter Henry
Signed to active roster: TE La’Michael Pettway
Elevated: TE Matt Sokol, OL Andrew Stueber

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: G Tommy Kraemer, RB Jordan Mims

New York Giants

Placed on IR: S Jason Pinnock
Signed to active roster: QB Jacob Eason, TE Tyree Jackson
Elevated: T Yodny Cajuste, K Mason Crosby

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: S Tristin McCollum

San Francisco 49ers

Placed on IR: TE Ross Dwelley
Activated from IR: WR Ray-Ray McCloud
Elevated: S Tayler Hawkins, RB Jeremy McNichols

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: NT Austin Faoliu, NT Matthew Gotel

Tennessee Titans

Placed on IR: WR Colton Dowell
Signed to active roster: S Matt Jackson
Elevated: LB Tae Crowder, CB Kendall Sheffield

Washington Commanders

Elevated: S Sean Chandler, CB Jace Whittaker

Several teams whose season is set to come to an end tomorrow have elected to move injured players to injured reserve in order to create roster spots for practice squad options, particularly those who have had their three gameday elevations exhausted. In the case of the Broncos, McGlinchey will see his debut campaign in the Mile High City come to a premature end. Signed to a five-year, $87.5MM deal, the 28-year-old was part of a revamped O-line which did not produce the desired rebound on offense. Manning his usual right tackle spot, McGlinchey was charged with eight sacks and 49 pressures allowed by PFF, resulting in an overall grade of 67.5.

While the Giants will have an interesting decision to make with respect to Xavier McKinney‘s future, they will have Pinnock on the books for at least one more season. The latter’s rookie contract is set to expire following the 2024 campaign, one in which he will no doubt remain a vital member of New York’s secondary. Pinnock has recorded 85 tackles, two interceptions (including a 102-yard pick-six), six pass deflections and a pair of forced fumbles while logging over 1,000 defensive snaps this season. A return to health and a continuation of his 2023 level of play will be sorely needed next fall.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/11/23

October 11th, 2023 at 6:58pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s practice squad adjustments:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: WR Keilahn Harris, LB Andre Smith
Released: WR C.J. Saunders

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: WR Malik Flowers

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: LB Olakunle Fatukasi

New Orleans Saints

Signed: TE J.P. Holtz, WR Jontre Kirklin, G Tommy Kraemer

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/1/23

September 1st, 2023 at 5:28pm CST by Adam La Rose

Friday’s minor moves:

Carolina Panthers

Released from reserve/PUP list: WR Marquez Stevenson

Houston Texans

Released from IR via injury settlement: S Tyree Gillespie

Kansas City Chiefs

Released from IR via injury settlement: LB Olakunle Fatukasi

Los Angeles Chargers

Released from IR via injury settlement: WR Darrius Shepherd

Los Angeles Rams

Placed on IR: OLB Ochaun Mathis

Washington Commanders

Released from IR via injury settlement: RB Jonathan Williams

Chiefs Place DT Chris Jones On Reserve/Did Not Report List, Set 53-Man Roster

August 29th, 2023 at 4:25pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Chiefs’ 53-man roster does not include Chris Jones, who continues to stage a rare 2020s holdout. Here is how the defending Super Bowl champions moved down to 53:

Released:

Waived:

DB Dicaprio Bootle
DB Ekow Boye-Doe
QB Shane Buchele
TE Matt Bushman
LB Cole Christiansen
DB Anthony Cook
RB Jerrion Ealy
WR Ty Fryfogle
WR Izaiah Gathings
T Godrick Chukwuebuka
WR Juwan Green
T Sebastian Gutierrez
DB Kahlef Hailassie
T Anderson Hardy
DT Phil Hoskins
DB Lamar Jackson
DE Truman Jones
DE Joshua Kaindoh
T Darian Kinnard
DB Duron Lowe
DB Isaiah Norman
QB Chris Oladokun
RB La’Mical Perine
WR Cornell Powell
RB Deneric Prince
WR Ty Scott
DB Reese Taylor
DT Chris Williams
DE Daniel Wise

Waived/injured:

G Jerome Carvin
LB Olakunle Fatukasi
WR Nikko Remigio

Reserve/did not report:

DT Chris Jones

Seeking a contract in the Aaron Donald range, Jones has seen the Chiefs push for a deal more in line with the recently established second tier of the defensive tackle market. Daron Payne, Dexter Lawrence, Jeffery Simmons and Quinnen Williams all signed for between $22.5MM and $24MM per year, but Jones has been resolute as he stays away. The Chiefs are unable to waive the $50K-per-day fines Jones has incurred, separating this from Nick Bosa‘s holdout. On a rookie contract, Bosa’s fines can be waived. Jones has lost more than $1.5MM already but has hinted at a holdout extending into the regular season.

The Chiefs have parted ways with a number of defensive regulars in recent years, moving on from the likes of Marcus Peters, Justin Houston, Tyrann Mathieu and Frank Clark. The team has prioritized Jones in the past, franchise-tagging him and reaching an extension in 2020. Jones, 28, will count on the Chiefs folding, as their pass rush will obviously take a hit without him. But as we move close to the regular season, SI.com’s Albert Breer notes the sides are not close on terms.

It still seems difficult to envision Jones missing out on game checks, but this process has already gone on far longer than expected. The Chiefs have, however, come out against trading the All-Pro D-tackle. Regarding another well-known Chief, Reiter is considered likely to end up on the team’s practice squad, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweets.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/12/23

August 12th, 2023 at 7:46pm CST by Adam La Rose

Saturday’s minor moves:

Cleveland Browns

Placed on IR: LB Jacob Phillips (story)
Waived (injury designation): CB Bubba Bolden

Detroit Lions

Waived: CB Tae Hayes

Houston Texans

Activated from PUP list: TE Teagan Quitoriano
Waived: K Jake Bates

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: LB, Kana’i Mauga, RB Darwin Thompson
Waived (injury designation): WR DJ Turner, LB Darius Harris

New England Patriots

Signed: RB C.J. Marable, T Micah Vanterpool
Waived: LB Olakunle Fatukasi, LB Jourdan Heilig

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: WR Ra’Shaun Henry
Waived: DT Robert Cooper

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: WR Cephus Johnson
Waived: CB Duron Lowe

Hayes was signed one week ago as the Lions were dealing with injuries in the secondary, but he will now be on the lookout for another new team. The 25-year has appeared in 13 career regular season games while bouncing around the league.

The Raiders added one ex-Chiefs running back in Damien Williams yesterday, and they have done so again today. Thompson was part of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl-winning squad in 2019, and remain with the Chiefs the following season. He made 31 combined regular and postseason appearances in Kansas City, but he has yet to see game action since 2020. Especially until Josh Jacobs returns to the Raiders, Thompson will aim to earn a depth role in the Vegas backfield.

NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/18/23

January 18th, 2023 at 8:30pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s reserve/futures deals:

Atlanta Falcons

G Kyle Hinton

Carolina Panthers

DB Myles Dorn

Minnesota Vikings

DE Curtis Weaver

New England Patriots

LB Olakunle Fatukasi

Philadelphia Eagles

DB Tristin McCollum

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

OT Michael Niese, LB J.J. Russell

According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press (via Twitter), there was a bit of competition for offensive lineman Kyle Hinton’s services. The 2020 seventh-round pick spent much of the season on the Vikings practice squad, and they looked to sign him to a reserve/futures contract. However, he ended up opting for the Falcons, who gave him an $100K signing bonus.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/11/23

January 11th, 2023 at 6:28pm CST by Ben Levine

Here are today’s practice squad transactions:

Denver Broncos

Released: WR Kaden Davis, LB Olakunle Fatukasi, OL George Moore