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Minor NFL Transactions: 11/9/24

November 9th, 2024 at 9:11pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor moves, including standard gameday practice squad elevations:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: CB Divaad Wilson

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: WR Chris Blair, OLB Khalid Kareem

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: WR Tyrell Shavers, WR K.J. Hamler
Placed on IR: LB Baylon Spector

Chicago Bears

Activated from IR: G Ryan Bates (story)
Elevated: T Jake Curhan, LB Carl Jones Jr.

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: CB Josh Butler, WR Jalen Cropper

Denver Broncos

Activated from IR: C Luke Wattenberg
Elevated: FB Michael Burton, LB Zach Cunningham

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: LB Abraham Beauplan, OLB Al-Quadin Muhammad, TE Shane Zylstra
Elevated: T Jamarco Jones, LB Zeke Turner
Placed on IR: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Waived: DE Isaiah Thomas

Houston Texans

Elevated: DT Tommy Togiai

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: WR Laquon Treadwell

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: LB Cole Christiansen, WR Justyn Ross

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: TE Tucker Fisk
Elevated: CB Eli Apple, OLB Caleb Murphy

Miami Dolphins

Waived: DT Brandon Pili

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: LS Jake McQuaide

New England Patriots

Elevated: LB Joe Giles-Harris, TE Mitchell Wilcox

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: WR Kevin Austin, Dante Pettis

New York Giants

Elevated: LB Curtis Bolton, WR Isaiah Hodgins

New York Jets

Elevated: K Spencer Shrader

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: S Tashaun Gipson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from IR: LS Evan Deckers
Elevated: WR Marquez Callaway, LB Vi Jones
Waived: LS Zach Triner

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: C Corey Levin, S Daryl Worley

Washington Commanders

Signed to active roster: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Elevated: K Zane Gonzalez, DE Efe Obada
Placed on IR: TE Colson Yankoff

Spector will miss at least the next four games as a result of the Bills’ move. He has remained a mainstay on special teams this year, having also done so in 2022 and ’23. The former seventh-rounder has made three starts on defense, however, so his absence will be felt moving forward. Linebacker has been a position hit hard by injuries this season, and Buffalo’s depth at the second level will now be tested even further.

Wattenberg had his 21-day practice window opened by the Broncos earlier this week, paving the way for today’s activation. The 27-year-old operated as the team’s starting center prior to going down after having won a summer competition for the gig with Alex Forsyth. Forsyth handled first-team duties over the past four games, drawing a superior PFF evaluation and therefore potentially playing his way into an extended look atop the depth chart. At a minimum, having Wattenberg back will give Denver – a team with three IR activations left – depth up front.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/24/24

September 24th, 2024 at 7:19pm CST by Adam La Rose

Tuesday’s minor moves around the NFL:

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: TE Stephen Carlson

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: WR Tim Patrick
Placed on IR: DE Marcus Davenport (story)

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: CB Sam Webb
Placed on IR: S Marcus Epps (story)

New York Giants

Released: FB Jakob Johnson

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted from practice squad: TE Jack Stoll
Placed on IR: WR Britain Covey

Pittsburgh Steelers

Promoted from practice squad: CB James Pierre
Placed on IR: DB Cory Trice Jr.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted from practice squad: LS Zach Triner
Placed on IR: LS Evan Deckers

Patrick was among the Broncos’ final roster cuts but he quickly landed a deal with the Lions on their practice squad. Healthy after back-to-back years featuring major injuries, the 30-year-old has twice been a gameday elevation so far this year and logged a 44% offensive snap share. He will aim to remain in a depth role while now permanently on the active roster.

Covey will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks given today’s move. His injury is particularly notable given the fact A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are both injured at the moment, thinning out the team’s receiver room. Covey, 27, received seven targets across the past two games and Philadelphia will need to turn to other options for a complementary role at wideout (along with the return game).

Buccaneers Set 53-Man Roster

August 27th, 2024 at 10:59pm CST by Ben Levine

The Buccaneers surprised a bit in 2023 without Tom Brady in the lineup. With Baker Mayfield leading the way, the team managed to win their division and return to the postseason for the fourth-straight season. Before the team can look to make it five consecutive trips to the playoffs, the organization had to make some difficult roster decisions today. The team announced the following moves as they set their 53-man roster:

Released:

WR Sterling Shepard (story)
WR Cody Thompson
LS Zach Triner
TE David Wells
QB John Wolford

Waived:

S Marcus Banks
DL C.J. Brewer
TE Sal Cannella
P Nolan Cooney
DL Judge Culpepper
G Xavier Delgado
DL Mike Greene
LB Antonio Grier
OLB Daniel Grzesiak
T Luke Haggard
CB Andrew Hayes
CB Keenan Isaac
RB Ramon Jefferson
WR Cephus Johnson
G Ryan Johnson
C Avery Jones
WR Latreal Jones
LB Vi Jones
WR Tanner Knue
DL Brandon Matterson
CB Chris McDonald
T Lorenz Metz
WR Ryan Miller
OLB Jay Person
TE Tanner Taula
WR Raleigh Webb
RB D.J. Williams
S Rashad Wisdom

Waived/injured:

LB Kalen DeLoach
OLB Shaun Peterson
DL Lwal Uguak

Placed on IR:

RB Chase Edmonds (story)
WR Rakim Jarrett (designated to return)

The Buccaneers have continued their trend of building around draft picks. As Greg Auman of FOX Sports points out, 44 of Tampa Bay’s 53 players were either drafted by the organization or joined as an undrafted free agent. Among starters, the only players who didn’t join the organization as rooks are QB Baker Mayfield and guard Ben Bredeson.

The team will temporarily roll with only a pair of quarterbacks in Mayfield and backup Kyle Trask. John Wolford could have brought some starting experience to the QB room, as the former Ram started four games during his time in Los Angeles. The veteran also started the 2023 campaign on Tampa Bay’s p-squad before earning a promotion, so there’s a chance he follows a similar path this year.

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.

Buccaneers Re-Sign LS Zach Triner

March 22nd, 2024 at 1:19pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Buccaneers have a new special teams coordinator for 2024, but the team’s kicking operation will have continuity. The team announced on Friday that long snapper Zach Triner has re-signed on a one-year deal.

Triner has been in place with Tampa Bay since 2019, playing a full season all but once during his five-year tenure with the organization. He was limited to nine contests in 2021 due to a finger injury, but he has been healthy and consistent since then. Coming off a two-year, $2.35MM deal, Triner could have headed elsewhere in free agency, but instead he has elected to remain with the team he has seen his only NFL action with.

The former UDFA spent time with the Jets and Packers before joining the Bucs on a futures deal. He took over from Garrison Sanborn after the latter’s contract expired, leading to this successful ongoing tenure in Tampa Bay. Triner was a member of the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl winning team and he has amassed 10 career special teams tackles (including three stops last season).

The 33-year-old will be working under special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey after he was hired to take the place of the retired Keith Armstrong. The former will have the same three players at the long snapper, punter and kicker positions to work with as the latter did in 2023, though. Triner, Jake Camarda and Chase McLaughlin are on the books for at least one more year; McLaughlin inked a three-year pact earlier this offseason after his succesful debut campaign in Tampa.

2023 saw the Buccaneers post an 18th-place finish in special teams DVOA. McGaughey will aim to guide the team to an improvement in that regard this season, and Triner will play a small role in that effort for a sixth season in his current home. Tampa Bay also has long snapper Evan Deckers on the books due to the futures contract he signed in January, but his path to playing time in Tampa Bay has been narrowed.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/28/22

March 28th, 2022 at 8:56pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor NFL transactions:

Atlanta Falcons

Re-signed: RB Qadree Ollison

Cincinnati Bengals

Re-signed: WR Stanley Morgan (two-year deal)

New York Giants

Re-signed: RB Sandro Platzgummer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Re-signed: LS Zach Triner

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/6/21

December 6th, 2021 at 8:27am CST by Zachary Links

Today’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Waived: P Dustin Colquitt

Carolina Panthers

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: OL Trent Scott

Cleveland Browns

Designated for return: LB Jacob Phillips

Las Vegas Raiders

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: RB Jalen Richard

Los Angeles Chargers

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: WR Keenan Allen

New York Jets

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Blake Cashman

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Placed on IR: LS Zach Triner

Tennessee Titans

Released: LB John Simon (story)

Buccaneers Activate CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

November 22nd, 2021 at 5:04pm CST by Ben Levine

The Buccaneers will be getting some reinforcement at cornerback for tonight’s game against the Giants. The team announced that they’ve activated cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting off injured reserve.

The former second-round pick suffered a dislocated elbow in Week 1, but he returned to practice earlier this month. Murphy-Bunting started 23 games through his first two seasons in the league, collecting four interceptions and 114 tackles. He also came up big during last season’s Super Bowl run, snagging three picks in four games. He’ll surely slide right back into the lineup for the defending champs.

Murphy-Bunting was the first of a few Tampa Bay corners to go down this season. The Bucs subsequently lost Jamel Dean and Carlton Davis, though Dean has since returned. Davis, who has been out since Week 4, was previously eyeing a Week 10 return, and his return appears to be imminent. The cornerback brought in because of this injury run, Richard Sherman, later landed on injured reserve, and fellow replacement Dee Delaney was knocked out of last week’s contest with a concussion.

The Buccaneers also activated long snapper Zach Triner from IR today. The veteran was also injured during the season opener, with Carson Tinker filling in. The team is temporarily holding two long snappers, and the team will surely make a decision at the position before next weekend.

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/17/21

November 17th, 2021 at 4:44pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Carolina Panthers

Designated for return: DE Darryl Johnson, OL John Miller

Jacksonville Jaguars

Designated for return: OL Brandon Linder, TE James O’Shaughnessy

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted: LB Patrick Onwuasor
Placed on IR: S Tyree Gillespie

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: DE Breiden Fehoko
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Christian Covington

Miami Dolphins

Signed to active roster: CB Jamal Perry

New England Patriots

Waived from IR: WR Malcolm Perry

New Orleans Saints

Signed: DT Christian Ringo
Designated for return: RB Tony Jones

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: LB Benardrick McKinney
Designated for return: OT Andrew Thomas

New York Jets

Activated off PUP: DE Kyle Phillips

San Francisco 49ers

Designated for return: LB Dre Greenlaw, SS Jaquiski Tartt

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Designated for return: LS Zach Triner

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: DL Kyle Peko
Designated for return: TE Tommy Hudson

Washington Football Team

Designated for return: CB Darryl Roberts

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/13/21

September 13th, 2021 at 11:35am CST by Zachary Links

Today’s minor moves:

Carolina Panthers

Signed to active roster: WR Alex Erickson
Placed on IR: S Myles Hartsfield

Dallas Cowboys

Placed on IR: WR Michael Gallup (story)
Activated from Reserve/COVID list: OT Brandon Knight, G Zack Martin
Placed on Reserve/COVID list: DE Randy Gregory

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted: RB Trey Ragas

New Orleans Saints

Re-signed: DL Montravius Adams
Waived: DB Jordan Miller
Activated: DB CB Bradley Roby

Philadelphia Eagles

Released: DT T.Y. McGill

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Placed on IR: DB Sean Murphy-Bunting (story), LS Zach Triner
Promoted: S Andrew Adams

Tennessee Titans

Promoted: DB Bradley McDougald, TE MyCole Pruitt
Waived: K Michael Badgley, TE Tommy Hudson