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Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC North

August 30th, 2023 at 2:35pm 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 Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings moves are noted below.

Chicago Bears

Placed on IR:

G Teven Jenkins (story)

Signed:

WR Trent Taylor

Claimed:

S Quindell Johnson, DE Khalid Kareem

Waived:

DE Terrell Lewis

Signed to practice squad:

LB Micah Baskerville, DL Travis Bell, FB Robert Burns, TE Stephen Carlson, OL Aviante Collins, LB DeMarquis Gates, DL Jalen Harris, OL Roy Mbaeteka, DB Greg Stroman, WR Nsimba Webster, DB Kendall Williamson

Detroit Lions

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

WR Maurice Alexander, G Kayode Awosika, K Michael Badgley (story), WR Dylan Drummond, T Connor Galvin, S Brandon Joseph, RB Zonovan Knight, CB Chase Lucas, LB Trevor Nowaske, T Max Pircher, DL Chris Smith

Green Bay Packers

Claimed:

DB Zayne Anderson, TE Ben Sims

Released:

LB Tariq Carpenter, DL Jonathan Ford

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

TE Austin Allen, CB Corey Ballentine, LB Keshawn Banks, WR Grant DuBose, C James Empey, S Innis Gaines, QB Alex McGough, WR Bo Melton, LB Arron Mosby, LB Kenneth Odumegwu, FB Henry Pearson, S Benny Sapp III, DL Chris Slayton, RB Patrick Taylor, T Kadeem Telfort, CB Kiondre Thomas

Minnesota Vikings

Placed on IR:

RB Kene Nwangwu

Claimed:

Waived:

WR Jalen Reagor (story)

Signed to practice squad:

OL Alan Ali, CB C.J. Coldon, DT Sheldon Day, WR Trishton Jackson, WR Lucky Jackson, RB DeWayne McBride, DL T.J. Smith, WR Thayer Thomas, LB Luiji Vilain, LB Benton Whitley, CB Jaylin Williams, CB Joejuan Williams

Bills Reduce Roster To 53 Players

August 29th, 2023 at 7:16pm CST by Ben Levine

The Bills have been busy today, releasing a pair of offensive linemen, trading defensive end Boogie Basham to the Giants, and shifting Von Miller to the reserve/PUP list. The team eventually finalized their roster, cutting down their squad to 53 players:

Released:

DT Eli Ankou
LS Reid Ferguson
WR Andy Isabella
RB Ty Johnson
LB A.J. Klein
OL Greg Mancz
S Dean Marlowe

Waived:

S Zayne Anderson
WR Marcell Ateman
CB Alex Austin
OL Nick Broeker
CB Kyron Brown
DE Kameron Cline
DT DJ Dale
RB Darrynton Evans
OL Richard Gouraige
LB Travin Howard
CB Ja’Marcus Ingram
OL Kevin Jarvis
WR KeeSean Johnson
RB Jordan Mims
WR Tyrell Shavers
WR Bryan Thompson
DT Kendal Vickers
TE Joel Wilson

Placed on IR:

QB Matt Barkley

Dean Marlowe was traded to the Bills last November, and the safety began his second stint with the organization after spending three-plus seasons with the organization between 2017 and 2020. The veteran ended up starting a pair of playoff games for Buffalo, collecting seven tackles and an interception. The 31-year-old re-signed with the Bills back in May.

A.J. Klein was another former Bills player added midway through the 2022 season. It was a whirlwind season for the veteran LB. Klein was released by Buffalo in March, and he ended up spending time with the Giants, Ravens, and Bears before returning to the Bills in November. He collected 11 tackles in six games before putting up zeros in a pair of playoff games.

Minor NFL Transactions: 2/17/23

February 17th, 2023 at 6:43pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor moves around the NFL:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: TE Noah Togiai

Buffalo Bills

Signed: S Zayne Anderson

Minnesota Vikings

Re-signed: OL Blake Brandel, DL Khyiris Tonga

New Orleans Saints

Re-signed: WR Keith Kirkwood

Anderson has signed a two-year deal, per the Bills’ announcement of the move. The 26-year-old joined the Chiefs in 2021, and made a total of seven appearances across the past two seasons, only seeing action on special teams.

The fact that the Vikings re-signed pending ERFAs Brandel and Tonga this early speaks to how highly they are valued by the organization. Brandel filled in for Christian Darrisaw at left tackle when the latter was concussed, while Tonga logged two starts and a 36% snap share in 2022. Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that each signed a one-year deal at $940K, which would have been their tender amounts.

Kirkwood, 28, was set to hit the open market in March but the Saints will have him place for the 2023 season. Originally signed by New Orleans as a UDFA in 2018, he returned to the Saints this past season after a pair of campaigns with the Panthers. He recorded only two catches, but saw an offensive snap share of 46%.

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: 11/26/22

November 26th, 2022 at 4:49pm CST by Ely Allen

The league’s minor moves and standard gameday elevations for Week 12:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: WR Marquise Brown (story)
Signed to active roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Promoted from practice squad: WR Pharoh Cooper, TE Maxx Williams
Placed on IR: TE Zach Ertz (story), T D.J. Humphries (story)

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: C Jonotthan Harrison

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: CB Daryl Worley
Promoted from practice squad: WR DeSean Jackson, LB Julian Stanford
Placed on IR: CB Jalyn Armour-Davis

Carolina Panthers

Promoted from practice squad: CB T.J. Carrie, DE Kobe Jones

Chicago Bears

Signed to active roster: RB Darrynton Evans
Promoted from practice squad: LB DeMarquis Gates
Waived: CB Lamar Jackson

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: P Drue Chrisman, WR Kwamie Lassiter II

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: LB Jermaine Carter

Denver Broncos

Signed to active roster: RB Devine Ozigbo
Promoted from practice squad: WR Brandon Johnson, CB Faion Hicks

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: S Innis Gaines, RB Patrick Taylor

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: DB Jacobi Francis, CB Will Redmond

Kansas City Chiefs

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

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: CB Tyler Hall, DT Kyle Peko

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated from IR: RB Joshua Kelley
Signed to active roster: T Foster Sarell
Promoted from practice squad: S Raheem Layne
Waived: OLB Jeremiah Attaochu, RB Larry Rountree III

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: T AJ Arcuri, RB Ronnie Rivers
Promoted from practice squad: TE Roger Carter, G Jeremiah Kolone
Placed on IR: DT A’Shawn Robinson (story)

New York Jets

Activated from IR: T Max Mitchell
Promoted from practice squad: LB Chazz Surratt, DL Tanzel Smart

San Francisco 49ers

Signed to active roster: DL T.Y. McGill
Waived: DL Kemoko Turay

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: WR Laquon Treadwell, LB Vi Jones
Placed on IR: WR D’Wayne Eskridge (story)

Tennessee Titans

Activated from PUP: K Caleb Shudak
Promoted from practice squad: DB Greg Mabin, LB Andre Smith

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: WR Alex Erickson

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/15/22

October 15th, 2022 at 5:55pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor moves around the league:

Atlanta Falcons

Activated from IR: CB Isaiah Oliver
Promoted: TE MyCole Pruitt

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted: LB Jeremiah Attaochu, S Ar’Darius Washington

Carolina Panthers

Signed to active roster: LB Arron Mosby
Promoted: QB Jacob Eason, CB Tae Hayes
Placed on IR: CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: LS Matt Overton
Promoted: TE Sean McKeon, RB Malik Davis
Placed on IR: WR Simi Fehoko, RB Rico Dowdle

Green Bay Packers

Promoted: WR Juwann Winfree
Placed on IR: LB Tipa Galeai

Indianapolis Colts

Signed to active roster: WR Keke Coutee
Promoted: RB Phillip Lindsay, RB D’Vonte Price
Waived: T Luke Tenuta

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted: LB Ty Summers

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed to active roster: CB Dicaprio Bootle
Promoted: S Zayne Anderson, LB Cole Christiansen
Placed on IR: DT Tershawn Wharton

Los Angeles Rams

OL Chandler Brewer, RB Ronnie Rivers

Miami Dolphins

Promoted: T Brandon Shell, T Kion Smith

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted: TE Jacob Hollister

New England Patriots

Promoted: QB Garrett Gilbert, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: WR Keith Kirkwood, WR Rashid Shaheen
Promoted: CB Chris Harris, WR Kevin White
Placed on IR: WR Deonte Harty
Waived: QB Jake Luton

New York Giants

Promoted: DT Ryder Anderson, WR Marcus Johnson
Placed on IR: S Tony Jefferson

New York Jets

Promoted: TE Kenny Yeboah
Waived: WR Lawrence Cager

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted: S Andre Chachere
Placed on IR: DE Janarius Robinson

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed to active roster: CB Josh Jackson
Promoted: S Elijah Riley, CB Quincy Wilson
Placed on IR: DL DeMarvin Leal

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from IR: LB Curtis Robinson
Promoted: CB Dontae Johnson, WR Willie Snead

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted: LB Christian Jones

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted: CB Anthony Chesley, S Nolan Turner

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC West

August 31st, 2022 at 3:48pm 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 Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs and Raiders moves are noted below.

Here are Wednesday’s AFC West transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day.

Denver Broncos

Re-signed:

NT Mike Purcell, TE Eric Tomlinson

Signed to practice squad:

DL McTelvin Agim, OL Quinn Bailey, CB Faion Hicks, WR Kendall Hinton, QB Josh Johnson, OLB Jonathan Kongbo, LB Kana’i Mauga, CB Ja’Quan McMillian, G Netane Muti, RB Devine Ozigbo, TE Dylan Parham, WR Darrius Shepherd

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed to practice squad:

DB Zayne Anderson, G Mike Caliendo, LB Jack Cochrane, RB Jerrion Ealy, WR Daurice Fountain, TE Jordan Franks, S Nazeeh Johnson, DE Azur Kamara, LB Elijah Lee, QB Chris Oladokun, WR Cornell Powell, C Austin Reiter, DT Danny Shelton, DT Taylor Stallworth

Las Vegas Raiders

Released from IR:

LB Kyler Fackrell

Signed to practice squad:

LB Curtis Bolton, CB Isiah Brown, CB Bryce Cosby, S Matthias Farley, TE Cole Fotheringham, QB Chase Garbers, C Hroniss Grasu, G Jordan Meredith, OT Bamidele Olaseni, WR Dillon Stoner, DE Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa, DE Zach VanValkenburg, RB Austin Walter, WR Isaiah Zuber

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed:

RB Sony Michel (story)

Waived:

RB Larry Rountree

Signed to practice squad:

T Zack Bailey, WR Michael Bandy, DL Christian Covington, DL Joe Gaziano, CB Kemon Hall, CB Michael Jacquet, TE Hunter Kampoyer, OLB Carlo Kemp, S Raheem Layne, LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams, WR Jason Moore Jr., WR Joe Reed, T Foster Sarell, DB Mark Webb Jr.

Chiefs Lower Roster To 53

August 30th, 2022 at 5:33pm CST by Sam Robinson

In addition to their cuts of Josh Gordon and Danny Shelton, the Chiefs jettisoned a few vested veterans and a host of rookie-contract players. Here is how the defending AFC West champs moved their roster to 53:

Released:

Waived:

S Zayne Anderson
CB Dicaprio Bootle
G Mike Caliendo
LB Jack Cochrane
DT Matt Dickerson
RB Jerrion Ealy
TE Jordan Franks
T Vitaliy Gurman
S Nazeeh Johnson
DE Azur Kamara
S Devon Key
DE Kehinde Oginni
WR Cornell Powell

Waived/injured:

TE Matt Bushman

Carter came to Kansas City after starting all 17 Carolina games last season. The four-year Panther contributor signed a fully guaranteed one-year, $1.77MM deal, but was unlikely to have the same role he enjoyed in Charlotte. The Chiefs roster second-round linebackers Nick Bolton and Willie Gay, and they used a third-round pick on Leo Chenal at the position this year.

The starter for the Super Bowl-winning 2019 Chiefs team, Reiter returned after spending 2021 with the Saints and Dolphins. Things have changed at the center spot since Reiter was last in Missouri; the Chiefs have Creed Humphrey in place for what could be a long run as their starter. Reiter was with the Chiefs from 2018-20.

A former first-round pick, Coleman appears to be running out of time. The ex-Baylor standout has not played in a regular-season game since the 2018 season. Prior to signing with the Chiefs, Coleman was out of football for nearly 18 months.

Chiefs Activate Tyrann Mathieu; S Still Game-Time Call

September 11th, 2021 at 4:54pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Chiefs will have the option of Tyrann Mathieu suiting up in Week 1. They activated the All-Pro safety from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, but it is not yet a lock he will play Sunday.

Mathieu tested positive for the coronavirus Sept. 1, and NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo tweets the team wants to monitor its standout defender after this hiatus in order to ensure he’s good to go against the Browns. Mathieu officially will carry a questionable designation for Week 1, but Saturday’s activation certainly marks a good sign for his Sunday availability.

Andy Reid said this week Mathieu could play despite not practicing over the past week and change. Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo has essentially drawn up two game plans, per NFL.com’s James Palmer (Twitter link), based on Mathieu’s status. The Chiefs have capitalized on Mathieu’s versatility, with the Honey Badger’s 2019 signing playing a central role in elevating Kansas City’s defense from the bottom-tier unit it was in 2018.

Mathieu, 29, intercepted six passes last season and has 10 thefts in two years with the Chiefs. He is going into a contract year and poised to cash in again. With one bye available to teams under the league’s new playoff format, Sunday’s Browns-Chiefs matchup takes on greater importance. Mathieu being on the field will aid the Chiefs against the team that nearly upset them in last year’s divisional round. Mathieu intercepted a pass in that narrow victory.

Additionally, the Chiefs promoted defensive back Zayne Anderson from their practice squad and signed linebacker Elijah Sullivan to their 16-man taxi squad. Kansas City also released DB Shakur Brown from the P-squad.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/30/21

August 30th, 2021 at 4:52pm CST by Sam Robinson

We’ll keep track of today’s minor moves here. Teams have until 3pm CT Tuesday to pare their rosters down to 53 players.

Arizona Cardinals

Released: DB Chris Banjo, DL Josh Mauro
Waived: WR Andre Baccellia, CB Jace Whittaker, S James Wiggins
Released from IR via injury settlement: LB Terrance Smith
Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DT Jordan Phillips

Atlanta Falcons

Waived: DT Eli Ankou, DL Zac Dawe, S Dwayne Johnson Jr., DE Kobe Jones, WR Chris Rowland, LB Tuzar Skipper

Baltimore Ravens

Waived: WR Deon Cain, WR Devin Gray, WR Siaosi Mariner
Released: TE Eric Tomlinson

Buffalo Bills

Waived: CB Tim Harris, WR Brandon Powell, RB Kerrith Whyte

Carolina Panthers

Waived: G Mike Horton, S Jalen Julius, OL Aaron Monteiro

Cleveland Browns

Released: WR JoJo Natson
Waived: CB Brian Allen, TE Jordan Franks, OL Colby Gossett, DE Porter Gustin, QB Kyle Lauletta, DE Cameron Malveaux, TE Kyle Markway, S Jovante Moffatt, S Sheldrick Redwine, CB Manny Rugamba, LB Tegray Scales, DE Curtis Weaver, DT Marvin Wilson
Placed on IR: OT Greg Senat

Chicago Bears

Released: OL Adam Redmond
Waived: TE Scooter Harrington

Dallas Cowboys

Waived: S Steven Parker

Denver Broncos

Waived: TE Shaun Beyer, WR Tyrie Cleveland, TE Austin Fort, OT Drew Himmelman, WR Kendall Hinton, DE Isaiah Mack, CB Mac McCain, FB Adam Prentice, LB Curtis Robinson, QB Brett Rypien, OL Austin Schlottmann, RB Stevie Scott, CB Saivion Smith, LB Derrek Tuszka, WR Seth Williams

Detroit Lions

Waived: WR Victor Bolden, DT Miles Brown, CB Mike Ford, OL Evan Heim, S Alijah Holder, WR Damion Ratley

Houston Texans

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: OT Laremy Tunsil
Waived/injured: CB Cornell Armstrong, LB Tae Davis
Waived: DB Shyheim Carter, OL Danny Isidora, TE Ryan Izzo, OL Carson Green, RB Buddy Howell
Released: QB Jeff Driskel

Indianapolis Colts

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: C Ryan Kelly, WR Zach Pascal, QB Carson Wentz; the trio landed on the coronavirus list due to being high-risk close contacts, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com tweets
Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: G Quenton Nelson
Waived: CB Holton Hill, LB Isaiah Kaufusi

Jacksonville Jaguars

Waived: CB Corey Straughter
Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Josh Allen

Kansas City Chiefs

Waived: CB Zayne Anderson, WR Maurice Ffrench, RBDerrick Gore, DB Devon Key, RB Darwin Thompson, OL Darryl Williams
Traded: OL Yasir Durant (to Patriots for 2022 seventh-round pick, per Herbie Teope of the KC Star on Twitter)

Las Vegas Raiders

Released from IR via injury settlement: LB Darron Lee

Los Angeles Chargers

Waived: LB Jessie Lemonier

Los Angeles Rams

Waived: DB Brontae Harris, WR Jeremiah Haydel, G Jeremiah Kolone, G Jordan Meredith, DB Donovan Olumba, LB Troy Warner

Miami Dolphins

Waived: S Nate Holley, WR Khalil McClain, DE Tyshun Render, TE Carl Tucker
Released from IR via injury settlement: WR Robert Foster

New England Patriots

Waived: S Adrian Colbert, DL Bill Murray, WR Tre Nixon
Traded for: OL Yasir Durant (via Chiefs for 2022 seventh-round pick, per Herbie Teope of the KC Star on Twitter)

New Orleans Saints

Waived: S Eric Burrell, OG Derrick Kelly, CB Natrell Jamerson, DL R.J. McIntosh, OL Christian Montano, LB Shaq Smith

New York Jets

Waived: WR Lawrence Cager, S J.T. Hassell, CB Lamar Jackson, OL Corey Levin, Jeremiah Valoaga

Philadelphia Eagles

Waived: OL Ross Pierschbacher

Pittsburgh Steelers

Waived: WR Rico Bussey, LS Kameron Canaday, LB Jamar Watson

Seattle Seahawks

Waived: TE Ian Bunting, WR Darece Roberson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Waived: LB Joseph Jones, DT Kobe Smith

Tennessee Titans

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: G Nate Davis
Waived/injured: OL Chandon Herring
Released from IR via injury settlement: OL Brent Qvale (story)

Washington Football Team

Waived: WR Tony Brown, S Cole Luke, CB Linden Stephens, WR Isaiah Wright
Released: DT Devaroe Lawrence, LB Joe Walker