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Minor NFL Transactions: 12/14/24

December 14th, 2024 at 8:47pm CST by Ely Allen

Saturday’s minor moves and standard gameday elevations:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: P Michael Palardy
Placed on IR: RB Emari Demercado, P Blake Gillikin

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from IR: DT Michael Pierce
Elevated: CB Desmond King, LB William Kwenkeu

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: S Kareem Jackson, QB Mike White

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: RB Mike Boone, LB Jacoby Windmon

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed to active roster: QB Logan Woodside
Elevated: T Andrew Coker, K Cade York
Placed on IR: LB Joe Bachie

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: CB Andrew Booth, T Dakoda Shepley

Denver Broncos

Elevated: G Nick Gargiulo, CB Reese Taylor

Detroit Lions

Elevated: S Jamal Adams, LB Abraham Beauplan

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: DE DJ Coleman
Placed on IR: TE Evan Engram (story)

Houston Texans

Elevated: TE Irv Smith Jr.

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: LB Swayze Bozeman, TE Anthony Firkser

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: WR Laviska Shenault, TE Eric Tomlinson
Placed on IR: WR Jalen Reagor

Miami Dolphins

Activated from IR: WR Grant DuBose
Signed to active roster: DT Matt Dickerson
Elevated: T Ryan Hayes, LS Zach Triner
Waived: QB Skylar Thompson

New England Patriots

Elevated: TE Jack Westover

New Orleans Saints

Activated from reserve/PUP: DE Tanoh Kpassagnon
Placed on IR: LB D’Marco Jackson

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: QB Tim Boyle
Placed on IR: G Jon Runyan (story)
Elevated: DB Raheem Layne

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: CB Kendall Sheffield
Elevated: TE Zack Kuntz, WR Brandon Smith

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: FB Khari Blasingame

Pittsburgh Steelers

Activated from IR: DT Montravius Adams
Placed on IR: T Calvin Anderson

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from IR: CB Artie Burns
Elevated: QB Jaren Hall, RB George Holani
Placed on IR: S Jerrick Reed II

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: P Jack Browning, S Ryan Neal

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: G Arlington Hambright, TE Thomas Odukoya

Washington Commanders

Elevated: DT Carl Davis

Demercado has taken a backseat to Florida State third-round rookie Trey Benson, but he has averaged 9.3 yards per carry on 24 carries this year. Palardy will take over punting duties with Gillikin landing on injured reserve.

Jackson signed with Bills in late July, and although he was among the team’s final roster cuts he was immediately retained via a practice squad deal. This elevation means Week 15 will mark his first time spent on the active roster this season. The 36-year-old has started all but 10 of his 203 NFL games, but last season was marred by suspensions which led to his Broncos release. Jackson could suit up for Buffalo down the stretch as a gameday elevation in a bid to rebuild his stock to a degree.

With the playoffs nearly out of reach and quarterback Joe Burrow dealing with a few ailments (wrist and knee), the Bengals don’t seem to be taking any chances. Jake Browning will continue serving as the primary backup, while Woodside’s promotion will allow him to act as the emergency backup.

Adams has seen his biggest NFL roles during his time in Pittsburgh. Though he hasn’t gotten the same number of starts as he had in 2022 and 2023, he’s continued the same level of production. After missing the last four games, he’ll be looking to return to the field as early as tomorrow.

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/30/24

November 30th, 2024 at 9:34pm CST by Ely Allen

Saturday’s minor moves and standard gameday practice squad elevations:

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: K Riley Patterson, LB Josh Woods

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: LB William Kwenkeu, DE Chris Wormley
Placed on IR: TE Charlie Kolar (story), CB Arthur Maulet

Carolina Panthers

Activated from reserve/PUP: OLB Amaré Barno
Elevated: WR Dan Chisena, TE Stephen Sullivan
Waived: OLB Thomas Incoom

Cleveland Browns

Signed to active roster: TE Blake Whiteheart
Placed on IR: TE Geoff Swaim

Houston Texans

Elevated: TE Irv Smith Jr., WR Jared Wayne

Indianapolis Colts

Signed to active roster: G Atonio Mafi
Elevated: G Mark Glowinski, WR Laquon Treadwell
Waived: LB Liam Anderson

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: WR Elijah Cooks

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: TE Nick Muse, CB Nahshon Wright

New England Patriots

Elevated: LB Keshawn Banks, G Michael Jordan

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: G Kyle Hergel
Elevated: WR Kevin Austin, WR Dante Pettis
Waived: S Millard Bradford

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed to active roster: WR Parris Campbell
Elevated: LB Ochaun Mathis, TE C.J. Uzomah
Placed on IR: LB Ben VanSumeren (story)

San Francisco 49ers

Signed to active roster: CB Nick McCloud
Elevated: LB Jalen Graham, T Sebastian Gutierrez

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: QB Jaren Hall, S Ty Okada

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: QB Michael Pratt

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is listed as questionable, but head coach Raheem Morris is confident he’ll play, calling Patterson an emergency option.

Speculation out of Baltimore was that Maulet wouldn’t require a second stint on injured reserve with his calf injury, but that intel appears to have been off. Maulet and Kolar could potentially make a return in time for the postseason, but they’ll miss four games before they do.

VanSumeren served double-duty as a fullback and linebacker. With his placement on IR, Uzomah was targeted as a possibility to fill in at fullback.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/1/24

October 1st, 2024 at 7:39pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s practice squad updates around the NFL:

Arizona Cardinals

Released: T Austen Pleasants

Atlanta Falcons

Released: S Dane Cruikshank

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: LB William Kwenkeu
Released: RB John Kelly

Carolina Panthers

Signed: LB Jackson Mitchell
Released: CB Azizi Hearn

Chicago Bears

Released (with injury settlement): DT Sam Roberts

Denver Broncos

Signed: RB Salvon Ahmed
Released: WR Kaden Davis

Houston Texans

Released: LB Zeke Turner

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: RB Trent Pennix
Released: K Spencer Shrader

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: RB Jake Funk, CB Tyler Hall
Released: RB Jalen Jackson

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: TE Cole Fotheringham
Released: S Phalen Sanford

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: S Tony Jefferson
Released: T Braeden Daniels

Los Angeles Rams

Released: K Tanner Brown

New England Patriots

Signed: WR Jermaine Jackson
Released: WR John Jiles

New Orleans Saints

Released: RB Jacob Kibodi

New York Giants

Signed: WR Kearis Jackson, CB Greg Stroman
Released (with injury settlement): TE Lawrence Cager
Released: CB Alex Johnson, TE Joel Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Eku Leota, RB La’Mical Perine
Released: RB Jack Colletto, LB Marcus Haynes

San Francisco 49ers

Released: DT Shakel Brown

Seattle Seahawks

Released: DT Matt Gotel

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: LB Kalen DeLoach

Washington Commanders

Signed: G Marquis Hayes, S Sheldrick Redwine

The Broncos are bringing in the veteran running back Ahmed after he spent four years in Miami. Ahmed’s biggest role came in four starts as an undrafted rookie back in 2020 in which he rushed for 319 yards and three touchdowns over six games. He served as a reliable backup for the Dolphins for the past few years.

The Chargers released Jefferson yesterday, but they’ll keep him around on the practice squad with today’s signing. The veteran adds some quality depth to the roster.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/12/24

March 12th, 2024 at 9:31pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Carolina Panthers

Re-signed: WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Cleveland Browns

Signed: OT Hakeem Adeniji
Re-signed: OL Michael Dunn

Dallas Cowboys

Re-signed: LS Trent Sieg

Denver Broncos

Re-signed: FB Mike Burton

Detroit Lions

Re-signed: OL Dan Skipper

Green Bay Packers

Re-signed: CB Corey Ballentine, TE Tyler Davis

Houston Texans

Signed: LB Del’Shawn Phillips

Kansas City Chiefs

Re-signed: S Deon Bush

Minnesota Vikings

Waived: LB William Kwenkeu

New England Patriots

Re-signed: LB Christian Elliss, OL Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

Philadelphia Eagles

Re-signed: LS Rick Lovato, P Braden Mann

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: P Cameron Johnston

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: TE Pharaoh Brown

Tennessee Titans

Signed: OL Saahdiq Charles

Washington Commanders

Signed: LS Tyler Ott

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/15/23

August 15th, 2023 at 7:49pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: S Sean Chandler

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: DE Demone Harris
Released: OT LaColby Tucker
Placed on IR: LB Adetokunbo Ogundeji

Buffalo Bills

Activated from PUP: LB Tyler Matakevich

Houston Texans

Claimed off waivers (from Vikings): OT Jacky Chen
Released from IR: OT Greg Little

Kansas City Chiefs

Placed on IR: TE Jody Fortson

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: CB Matt Hankins, RB Aaron Shampklin

Miami Dolphins

Waived from IR: WR Freddie Swain

Minnesota Vikings

Placed on IR: LB William Kwenkeu

New England Patriots

Waived: LS Tucker Addington, DE DaMarcus Mitchell

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: CB Nevelle Clarke, RB Xazavian Valladay
Waived: RB John Lovett

Sean Chandler brings 64 games of experience to Arizona. Following a 2021 campaign that saw him collect a career-high 48 tackles in 15 games (seven starts) for the Panthers, the 27-year-old got into 17 games for the team in 2022, finishing with 19 tackles while primarily playing on special teams.

Adetokunbo Ogundeji is a tough loss for the Falcons, as the linebacker has turned into an important piece on Atlanta’s defense. The former fifth-round pick has started 27 of his 32 games since entering the NFL, collecting 75 tackles and three sacks. Ogundeji suffered a foot/ankle injury that will require surgery, and his placement on IR means the issue will ultimately knock him out for the entire 2023 campaign.

Vikings To Sign LB Tanner Vallejo

August 13th, 2023 at 7:15pm CST by Ely Allen

The Vikings added some linebacker depth today, adding an elite special teamer to the unit, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Linebacker Tanner Vallejo has started games here and there throughout his career, but the new Vikings defender has made his name on special teams. He’s like to continue doing more of the same in Minnesota.

Vallejo came into the league as a sixth-round draft pick for the Bills out of Boise State back in 2017. Almost immediately, he became an active contributor on special teams, only playing 13 defensive snaps as a rookie. Buffalo waived him just before his sophomore season, allowing for him to be claimed by the Browns, who would attempt to utilize him in a more natural linebacker role.

After being waived by Cleveland, Vallejo would spend the offseason with the Cardinals before being waived and starting the 2019 season in Washington. Washington didn’t use him at all on defense and hardly utilized him on special teams either. Nine weeks into the season, he was waived once again and returned to Arizona, where he would spend the next three years.

Since then, he’s carved out a reserve linebacker role with the Cardinals, becoming an elite contributor on special teams. The Cardinals re-signed him to a two-year deal to remain with the team back in 2021 worth $4.1MM. If there’s a knock on the young defender and special teamer, it’s a penchant for missing time due to injuries. As someone without a consistent role on offense or defense, the inability to stay on the field could cost him money on this next contract with the Vikings.

In Minnesota, Vallejo becomes a backup to the likes of Brian Asamoah and Jordan Hicks. Aside from Hicks and backup linebacker Troy Reeder, the Vikings’ linebacking corps lacks much starting experience. Vallejo likely won’t add anything to that, but he does come in as a strong option to rotate in. He’ll, of course, continue his production on special teams.

To make room for Vallejo on the roster, Minnesota waived/injured linebacker William Kwenkeu. Kwenkeu, an undrafted rookie last year, appeared in six games for the Vikings in 2022.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/14/22

December 14th, 2022 at 7:03pm CST by Ely Allen

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

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: CB Jace Whittaker, TE Maxx Williams
Placed on IR: QB Kyler Murray (story)

Cleveland Browns

Signed to active roster: LB Jermaine Carter

Dallas Cowboys

Placed on IR: T Terence Steele (story)

Denver Broncos

Designated for return: OLB Randy Gregory, T Billy Turner
Placed on IR: OLB Jacob Martin
Signed off Dolphins practice squad: WR Freddie Swain

Green Bay Packers

Activated of non-football injury list: T Caleb Jones

Houston Texans

Signed to active roster: QB Jeff Driskel

Minnesota Vikings

Signed off Dolphins practice squad: CB Kalon Barnes
Signed to active roster: LB William Kwenkeu
Placed on IR: T Blake Brandel

New England Patriots

Designated for return: DT Christian Barmore

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: DL Ryder Anderson

Pittsburgh Steelers

Placed on IR: DL Chris Wormley

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed to active roster: CB Anthony Chesley

Tennessee Titans

Designated for return: LB Zach Cunningham

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/3/22

December 3rd, 2022 at 7:49pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are the league’s minor transactions leading into the Sunday-slate of Week 13 games:

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: DE Quinton Bell, C Jonotthan Harrison

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: WR Binjimen Victor
Promoted from practice squad: WR DeSean Jackson, S Ar’Darius Washington
Placed on IR: WR Tylan Wallace

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: P Drue Chrisman

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: S Mike Brown

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: T Aviante Collins

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: S Micah Abernathy, RB Patrick Taylor

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: CB Jacobi Francis

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: LB Forrest Rhyne

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: S Zayne Anderson, WR Cornell Powell

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: DT Kyle Peko

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: T Zack Bailey

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: OLB Keir Thomas, WR Austin Trammell
Promoted from practice squad: RB Malcolm Brown, DE T.J. Carter

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: OL James Empey, T Kendall Lamm

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: LB William Kwenkeu

San Francisco 49ers

Placed on IR: RB Elijah Mitchell (story)

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: LB Vi Jones, WR Laquon Treadwell

Tennessee Titans

Activated from IR: OLB Olasunkanmi Adeniyi
Promoted from practice squad: RB Julius Chestnut, CB Davontae Harris
Waived: K Caleb Shudak

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: WR Alex Erickson

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/24/22

November 24th, 2022 at 5:25pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor moves around the league, including elevations for tonight’s conclusion to the Thanksgiving tripleheader:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed to active roster: WR Frank Darby
Released: WR Bryan Edwards

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: CB Tay Gowan, LB William Kwenkeu

New England Patriots

Elevated: OL Bill Murray

New York Jets

Waived: S Marcell Harris

Vikings Move Down To 53

August 30th, 2022 at 11:11pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here is how the Vikings finalized their initial 53-man roster Tuesday:

Released:

Waived:

S Mike Brown
WR Dan Chisena
TE Zach Davidson
G Wyatt Davis
S Myles Dorn
G Kyle Hinton
WR Trishton Jackson
RB Bryant Kobeck
LB William Kwenkeu
LB Blake Lynch
LB Zach McCloud
QB Kellen Mond (story)
TE Nick Muse
LB Janarius Robinson
DL T.J. Smith
C Josh Sokol
DL Jalen Twyman
DL Armon Watts

Waived/injured:

DL Jullian Taylor

Beyond the previously covered quarterback situation, the Watts departure is Minnesota’s most notable cut. The 2019 sixth-round pick started nine games last season, moving into the lineup after Michael Pierce‘s injury. The Vikings cut Pierce this offseason, though Watts did not profile as a pure nose tackle. He was also drafted to play in a different scheme.

Minnesota hired a new DC this offseason (Ed Donatell), and the team acquired former Texans second-round defensive tackle pick Ross Blacklock on Tuesday. The Vikes had also added veteran Jonathan Bullard this offseason. These moves appear to have affected Watts’ status, as does the Vikings keeping only six D-linemen. They retained 10 after 2021’s cutdown day. Some of the changes can be attributed to classification, with edge defenders classified as outside linebackers in 3-4 sets. Watts also carried a $2.5MM cap charge, allowing Minnesota to save some decent money.

The Davis cut represents a quick bailout on a 2021 third-round pick. One of two guard Davises the Vikes shipped out Tuesday (along with Jesse, whom they traded to the Steelers), Wyatt — an Ohio State alum — played in six games last season and did not log an offensive snap. In addition to drafting Ed Ingram in the second round this year, the Vikings signed veteran interior linemen Chris Reed and Austin Schlottmann.