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Minor NFL Transactions: 10/9/24

October 9th, 2024 at 7:46pm CST by Ely Allen

Wednesday’s minor NFL transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Released: WR Chris Moore

Buffalo Bills

Opened practice window: RB Darrynton Evans

Cincinnati Bengals

Designated for return from reserve/PUP list: CB DJ Ivey

Cleveland Browns

Signed: LS Rex Sunahara
Signed to active roster: TE Geoff Swaim
Designated to return from IR: LB Mohamoud Diabate, DT Maurice Hurst
Placed on IR: LS Charley Hughlett

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: DE Carl Lawson

Denver Broncos

Released (with injury settlement): G William Sherman

Las Vegas Raiders

Placed on IR: DT Christian Wilkins (story)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Designated to return from IR: DE Earnest Brown IV

Free Agents

Suspended: LB Tariq Carpenter, WR Shi Smith

The Browns are set to start working Hurst and Diabate back to the active roster in practice. 17 of Hurst’s 18 starts came in his first three years in the NFL back from 2018-20, but he did line up as a starter in his lone game with the Browns this year prior to being placed on injured reserve.

Carpenter and Smith are set to miss their next six games due to the suspension levied by the NFL. Carpenter’s suspension is likely linked to the December arrest last year that saw him released from Pittsburgh’s practice squad. The purpose for Smith’s suspension isn’t as clear, but he also got arrested in 2022 on drugs and weapons charges.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 8/29/24

August 29th, 2024 at 8:58pm CST by Sam Robinson

PFR’s practice squad rundown, signaling we are indeed close to games that count, begins Thursday. Here is how teams began to handle their 16-man P-squads.

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: TE Jordan Murray, DL PJ Mustipher, OL Luke Tenuta

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LB Monty Rice, OL Elijah Wilkinson

Carolina Panthers

Signed: OL Ja’Tyre Carter, WR Jalen Coker, TE Feleipe Franks, LB Thomas Incoom, DE Tarron Jackson, DT Jayden Peevy, S Demani Richardson

Chicago Bears

Signed: OL Chris Glaser, DL Sam Roberts
Released: DB Quindell Johnson, DL Dashaun Mallory

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: G Tashawn Manning, RB Kendall Milton, DT Justin Rogers, DE Isaiah Thomas

Cleveland Browns

Signed: RB Gary Brightwell, WR Tulu Griffin, TE Cameron Latu, TE Blake Whiteheart
Released: LS Rex Sunahara

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: DT Phil Hoskins, CB Amani Oruwariye

Detroit Lions

Released: S C.J. Moore

Houston Texans

Signed: T Braeden Daniels, TE Cole Fotheringham, WR Xavier Johnson, S Mark Perry, QB Kedon Slovis

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DT McTelvin Agim, DE Titus Leo, TE Sean McKeon, G Atonio Mafi, K Spencer Shrader

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: OL Blake Hance, S Matthew Jackson, WR Louis Rees-Zammit

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: TE Justin Shorter

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: S Tony Jefferson, C Sam Mustipher, TE Eric Tomlinson
Released: CB Robert Kennedy

Los Angeles Rams

Released: RB Zach Evans

Miami Dolphins

Signed: QB Tim Boyle

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: T Ricky Lee, RB Zavier Scott
Released: WR Jeshaun Jones, RB DeWayne McBride

New England Patriots

Signed: DE Brevin Allen, G Jerome Carvin, DT Trysten Hill, C Bryan Hudson, G Michael Jordan, WR Jalen Reagor

New Orleans Saints

Signed: T Austin Deculus, TE Treyton Welch
Released: TE Mason Fairchild

New York Giants

Signed: CB Art Green, DT Elijah Garcia, CB Duke Shelley

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: OL Brett Toth

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: CB Anthony Averett, FB Jack Colletto, CB Zyon Gilbert, CB Thomas Graham Jr., LB Marcus Haynes, DL Jacob Slade, RB Jonathan Ward, TE Rodney Williams

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: WR Terrace Marshall, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: CB Josh Jobe, LB Tyreke Smith
Released: T Raiqwon O’Neal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: C Avery Jones, T Lorenz Metz, WR Ryan Miller, WR Cody Thompson

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DL James Lynch

Washington Commanders

Signed: LB Jalen Graham, CB Bobby Price

Slovis went to camp with the Colts, joining the team as a UDFA this year. Houston placed Case Keenum on IR and released Tim Boyle, who is now the Dolphins’ P-squad QB. Slovis, who played at USC, Pittsburgh and BYU in college, is now the Texans’ de facto third-stringer.

Shelley has 11 career starts — with the Bears and Vikings — on his resume. He joined the Raiders last year but ended up with the Rams, playing in 11 games as a backup. The Giants have spent time searching for a cornerback answer, having not been too satisfied with their Cor’Dale Flott–Nick McCloud CB2 competition. New York did not make any waiver claims at the position Wednesday.

Reagor, who played for the Patriots last season, is back after being released earlier this week. The former Minnesota first-rounder played in 11 New England games last season, returning a kick for a touchdown. Latu joins the Browns after being a 49ers cut. The 2023 third-round pick missed all of last season with an ACL tear. Jefferson is back with the Bolts hours after being released.

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC North

August 28th, 2024 at 7:40pm 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 Bengals, Browns, Ravens and Steelers moves are noted below.

Baltimore Ravens

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

OT Corey Bullock, RB Chris Collier, CB Bump Cooper Jr., WR Malik Cunningham, G Darrian Dalcourt, OLB Joe Evans, CB Ka’dar Hollman, TE Qadir Ismail, RB John Kelly, WR Keith Kirkwood, QB Devin Leary, WR Anthony Miller, DE C.J. Ravenell, ILB Josh Ross, WR Dayton Wade

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed:

Claimed:

DE K.J. Henry

Released:

RB Trayveon Williams

Signed to practice squad:

CB Nate Brooks, WR Cole Burgess, T Devin Cochran, DT Domenique Davis, CB Jalen Davis, TE Cam Grandy, LB Shaka Heyward, C Trey Hill, WR Shedrick Jackson, S PJ Jules, WR Kendric Pryor, QB Logan Woodside

Cleveland Browns

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

DT Jowon Briggs, CB Tony Brown, WR Jaelon Darden, S Christopher Edmonds, CB Mike Ford, CB Justin Hardee, T Germain Ifedi, T Sam Kamara, T Roy Mbaeteka, WR James Proche, LB Winston Reid, LS Rex Sunahara, T Lorenzo Thompson, WR Michael Woods

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

CB Anthony Averett, RB Boston Scott

Browns Cut K Lucas Havrisik, 15 Others

August 26th, 2024 at 5:24pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Browns began their journey toward a 53-man roster, cutting more than a dozen players Monday. Here is how Cleveland started its pre-cut-day odyssey:

Released:

LS Rex Sunahara

Waived:

S Tyler Coyle
G Wyatt Davis
K Lucas Havrisik
CB Faion Hicks
LB Landon Honeycutt
LB Caleb Johnson
G Zack Johnson
DE Jeremiah Martin
T Roy Mbaeteka
LB Marvin Moody
T Chim Okorafor
RB Aidan Robbins
RB Jacob Saylors
DE Isaiah Thomas

Waived/injured:

S Chase Williams

The Browns only signed Havrisik late last week, and he kicked in their preseason finale. The team gave Dustin Hopkins an extension this offseason and moved on from Cade York — this time via trade (to the Commanders) — for a second straight summer. This left no doubt about Cleveland’s kicker situation. Havrisik kicked in nine games for the Rams last year.

Saylors and Robbins’ exits leave an injury-depleted running back room. The Browns are leaving Nick Chubb on their PUP list, shifting the Pro Bowler to the reserve/PUP; he will miss at least four games. Nyheim Hines is coming off Cleveland’s active/NFI list, making him eligible for Week 1. But he is not quite ready to practice despite his ACL tear — sustained in a jet-ski accident — occurring more than a year ago. Jerome Ford, Pierre Strong and D’Onta Foreman remain on the Browns’ active roster. Foreman also suffered a rib injury in the team’s preseason finale.

Some of these players could be practice squad candidates for the team, but Cleveland still has several players left to cut before reaching 53. Generally, the final cuts are more likely to end up on P-squads compared to the first wave.

Minor NFL Transaction: 8/16/24

August 16th, 2024 at 8:22pm CST by Adam La Rose

Friday’s minor moves:

Carolina Panthers

Signed: OL Ike Boettger
Waived: LB Jackson Mitchell
Reverted to IR: G Nash Jensen

Cleveland Browns

Signed: S Tyler Coyle, LS Rex Sunahara
Waived: LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle
Waived (injury designation): S Brady Breeze

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: DE Joe Gaziano
Released: DE Rasheem Green

Las Vegas Raiders

Waived: QB Anthony Brown

Green was let go after failing to disclose a physical condition, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 notes. The 27-year-old has bounced around the league after playing out his rookie contract, playing with the Texans (2022) and Bears (2023) following his four-year Seahawks stint. Green signed with Jacksonville late last month, giving him the chance to compete for a depth role. He will now return to free agency, but without being healthy it will likely be some time before he finds another contract.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/8/24

August 8th, 2024 at 9:00pm CST by Adam La Rose

Thursday’s minor moves around the league:

Carolina Panthers

Released from IR via injury settlement: TE Stephen Sullivan

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: DT Carlos Davis

Cleveland Browns

Signed: LS Rex Sunahara
Waived: CB Faion Hicks

Dallas Cowboys

Released from IR via injury settlement: WR Corey Crooms

Green Bay Packers

Reverted to IR: CB Don Callis, WR Rory Starkey

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: DE Breeland Speaks
Waived (injury designation): DE De’Shaan Dixon

New Orleans Saints

Released from IR via injury settlement: TE Tommy Hudson

New York Jets

Reverted to IR: WR Hamze El-Zayat

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: S Jalen Elliott
Waived (injury designation): S Nate Meadors

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DT Mario Kendricks, CB Willie Roberts
Waived: DT Rodney Matthews
Waived (injury designation): DT Matt Gotel

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: G Ryan Johnson
Placed on IR: G Silas Dzansi

Dixon exited Jacksonville’s Tuesday practice early, and head coach Doug Pederson confirmed on Thursday he has suffered a torn ACL. The former UDFA started his career with the Jaguars, making three appearances as a rookie in 2022. He resided on the team’s practice squad last season, and he could remain in the organization by reverting to IR in the event he goes unclaimed.

Speaks will take Dixon’s place as he aims to translate an effective UFL campaign into a return to NFL action. The 28-year-old earned Defensive Player of the Year honors while playing for the Michigan Panthers. He collected 9.5 sacks in the spring, and that production has landed him the chance to carve out a roster spot with Jacksonville. Speaks last played with the Chiefs in 2018.

Steelers Begin To Trim Roster By Cutting 8

August 26th, 2023 at 5:18pm CST by Ely Allen

After finishing up the preseason this past Thursday, the Steelers are wasting little time in beginning to form their initial 53-man roster. The team still has a few days before they need to get all the way down to 53 players, but here are the eight the team has already decided won’t be onhand to start the season:

WR Dan Chisena
CB Nevelle Clarke
LB Kuony Deng
CB Madre Harper
DE James Nyamwaya
K B.T. Potter
LB Forrest Rhyne
LS Rex Sunahara

Chisena was a longshot to make the 53-man roster at a position that should have plenty of serviceable options in the two-deep. With Diontae Johnson, George Pickens, and Allen Robinson II locking down the starting three positions, Pittsburgh really only has to determine which three or four guys to keep out of Calvin Austin III, Miles Boykin, Gunner Olszewski, Dez Fitzpatrick, Jordan Byrd, and Aron Cruickshank.

On defense, a new-look cornerbacks group will not include Clarke or Harper. Harper is the more experienced of the two and should find a practice squad spot somewhere or even an opportunity to make an active roster elsewhere. The same applies to Rhyne, a former FCS first-team All-American out of Villanova. Rhyne had some NFL snaps as a rookie in Indianapolis and should find more NFL opportunities in the future.

Lastly, neither undrafted special teamer will end up unseating the incumbents. Potter will look for his next destination as Chris Boswell remains the guy in Pittsburgh, and Sunahara will move on after failing to surpass Christian Kuntz.

Minor NFL Transactions: 6/19/23

June 19th, 2023 at 4:59pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LS Rex Sunahara

This marks a return to Pittsburgh for Sunahara, whose most recent playing experience came for the XFL’s San Antonio Brahmas this year. The Steelers brought in Sunahara late during the 2021 season, adding the specialist to their practice squad. Pittsburgh gave the West Virginia alum a reserve/futures contract in January 2022 but waived him the following May. Despite working out ex-Ravens tight end/long snapper hopeful Nick Boyle this offseason, the Steelers look like they will hold a Sunahara-Christian Kuntz snapper competition.