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Minor NFL Transactions: 3/6/24

March 6th, 2024 at 8:41pm CST by Ely Allen

Some minor moves during a busy day of major transactions:

Atlanta Falcons

Re-signed: LB Nathan Landman

Dallas Cowboys

Re-signed: DT Carl Davis

Kansas City Chiefs

Re-signed: TE Gerrit Prince

The Falcons were able to avoid tendering Landman by simply signing him to a new one-year contract. The exclusive rights free agent signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2022, and after the season-ending injury to starting linebacker Troy Andersen, Landman took full advantage of the opportunity to start, finishing third on the team with 110 total tackles in 14 starts. He returns to Atlanta to fit in amongst Andersen and Kaden Elliss.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/30/23

December 30th, 2023 at 9:14pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s minor transactions and callups for the remainder of the Week 17 matchups:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: CB Bobby Price
Elevated: WR Dan Chisena

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: OL John Leglue

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: WR Laquon Treadwell
Elevated: S Andrew Adams, OLB Jeremiah Moon
Placed on IR: CB Jalyn Armour-Davis

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: G J.D. DiRenzo, CB AJ Parker

Chicago Bears

Elevated: WR Collin Johnson

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: DT Carl Davis, LB Buddy Johnson

Denver Broncos

Signed to active roster: WR Michael Bandy
Elevated: WR Phillip Dorsett, OLB Ronnie Perkins
Placed on reserve/non-football illness list: RB Dwayne Washington

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: TE Anthony Firkser
Elevated: DL Tyson Alualu, DE Bruce Irvin

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: LB Liam Anderson, WR Ethan Fernea

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: RB Keaontay Ingram, NT Mike Pennel
Waived: DT Matt Dickerson

Las Vegas Raiders

Elevated: DT Matthew Butler, TE Cole Fotheringham

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: WR Keelan Doss
Elevated: DT Christopher Hinton, OL Austen Pleasants

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: OLB Melvin Ingram

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: DL T.J. Smith, LB Nick Vigil
Elevated: WR Lucky Jackson, CB Jaylin Williams
Placed on IR: LB Troy Dye

New England Patriots

Elevated: TE Matt Sokol, OL Andrew Stueber

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: CB Shemar Jean-Charles

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: LB Darrian Beavers
Elevated: K Mason Crosby, WR Dennis Houston
Placed on IR: TE Lawrence Cager

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: LB Brandon Smith

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elevated: LB Myles Jack, S Eric Rowe

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: S Erik Harris, WR Tay Martin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: CB Derrek Pitts, TE David Wells

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: DT Ross Blacklock
Elevated: LB Tae Crowder, CB Kendall Sheffield
Placed on IR: TE Josh Whyle

Alualu is set to make his Lions debut after signing earlier this month. Given the injury issues Detroit has faced up front, the 36-year-old has the chance to see playing time through the close of the regular season and into the playoffs. Alualu expressed a desire to continue playing with the Steelers this offseason, but he remained a free agent deep into the year. His tenure in the Motor City could help boost his free agent stock if he wishes to remain in the league in 2024, though.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/23/23

December 23rd, 2023 at 7:53pm CST by Adam La Rose

Saturday’s gameday elevations and other minor moves around the league:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: WR Dan Chisena, WR Kaden Davis

Atlanta Falcons

Placed on IR: FB Keith Smith
Signed to active roster: TE Tucker Fisk
Elevated: P Pat O’Donnell, OL John Leglue

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: RB Leonard Fournette

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: G Gabe Jackson, G J.D. DiRenzo

Chicago Bears

Elevated: WR Collin Johnson

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: S Tanner McCalister, LB Charlie Thomas

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: DT Carl Davis, RB Malik Davis

Denver Broncos

Elevated: QB Ben DiNucci, OLB Ronnie Perkins

Detroit Lions

Elevated: K Michael Badgley (story), TE Anthony Firkser

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: WR Bo Melton, S Benny Sapp

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: WR Ethan Fernea

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: CB Ethan Bonner, OLB Melvin Ingram

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: WR Lucky Jackson, CB Jaylin Williams

New York Jets

Elevated: FB Nick Bawden, LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: CB Kelvin Joseph, S Ty Okada

Tennessee Titans

DB Shyheim Carter, CB Tay Gowan

Washington Commanders

Elevated: LS Tucker Addington, OL Nolan Laufenberg

The Bills will not have depth running back Ty Johnson available for tonight’s game, leading to the decision to elevate Fournette. The former Super Bowl champion will thus make his Buffalo debut, although with lead back James Cook in the lineup, Fournette will likely not receive many looks on offense. The latter has already returned a kickoff for the first time in his career, however.

Signed to the Dolphins’ practice squad last week, Ingram will also make his 2023 debut in Week 16. The 34-year-old last played during his Miami stint in 2022, during which time he started three games and recorded six sacks. With Jaelan Phillips out for the year, Ingram will look to once again give the Dolphins a rotational presence off the edge.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/16/23

December 16th, 2023 at 9:09pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor transactions and standard gameday elevations for the Sunday slate of games:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: G Elijah Wilkinson

Atlanta Falcons

Placed on IR: DT Kentavius Street

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: OLB Jeremiah Moon

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: G Gabe Jackson, OL J.D. DiRenzo

Chicago Bears

Signed to active roster: LB DeMarquis Gates

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: S Tanner McCalister, LB Charlie Thomas III

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: DT Carl Davis, RB Malik Davis

Denver Broncos

Elevated: NT Tyler Lancaster, QB Ben DiNucci

Detroit Lions

Elevated: K Michael Badgley, DE Bruce Irvin

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: RB Kenyan Drake, WR Bo Melton

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: K Ka’imi Fairbairn
Elevated: WR Steve n Sims, LB Garret Wallow

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed to active roster: S Deon Bush
Elevated: NT Mike Pennel, RB Deneric Prince
Waived: LB Darius Harris

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: WR Tyler Johnson

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: CB Ethan Bonner, RB Darrynton Evans

New England Patriots

Elevated: RB Kevin Harris

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: WR Marquez Callaway, T Cameron Erving

New York Giants

Waived: S Bobby McCain

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: OL Xavier Newman
Elevated: DE Jalyn Holmes, LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball
Placed on IR: LB Zaire Barnes

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: DT T.Y. McGill, RB Jeremy McNichols

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: S Richard LeCounte, CB Derrek Pitts

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: DL Marlon Davidson, LB JoJo Domann

Washington Commanders

Elevated: RB Jonathan Williams

Wilkinson returned to practice this week, and will be eligible to return to the lineup on Sunday given today’s activation. The addition of a starter up front will be welcomed by the Cardinals by giving them stability at the left guard spot in particular and by providing an upgrade in protection ahead of a matchup against the stout 49ers defensive front in general. The Cardinals now have four IR activations remaining.

Street was acquired from the Eagles at the trade deadline after he failed to find playing time this season. The 27-year-old has started all five of his appearances in Atlanta, however, racking up 14 tackles (including four for a loss) and one sack. Those numbers will help his free agent market this offseason, but a pectoral injury will sideline him for at least four weeks. If the Falcons fall short of the postseason, therefore, Street will not return in 2023.

McCain was a full-time starter with the Commanders over the past two seasons, but his release led to a one-year Giants agreement. The former fifth-rounder has 87 starts to his name, but he has been unable to carve out a role in New York’s secondary, playing only 19 defensive snaps. McCain has logged a 50% snap share on special teams, however, so his absence in the third phase will be notable if he is claimed off waivers or signed as a free agent by an interested team.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/16/23

November 16th, 2023 at 6:58pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Thursday’s practice squad moves:

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: DT Carl Davis

Denver Broncos

Signed: DB Reese Taylor

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: DT Keondre Coburn

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: LB Zach VanValkenburg

New Orleans Saints

Signed: FB Adam Prentice

The Cowboys are Davis’ third team this year. Going to camp with the Patriots, Davis did not make the team. The veteran nose tackle had seen action with New England over the past three seasons. The Seahawks added Davis, 31, to their practice squad in September but released him five weeks later. The former Ravens starter and Colts, Browns and Jaguars contributor has 19 career starts. Davis played 216 defensive snaps last season.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/31/23

October 31st, 2023 at 9:15pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are Tuesday’s practice squad transactions in the NFL:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: OL Vitaliy Gurman, RB Hassan Hall
Placed on practice squad IR: WR Jeff Smith, RB Damien Williams
Released: DT Jacob Slade, CB Quavian White

Buffalo Bills

Released: DT Kendal Vickers

Chicago Bears

Released: CB Joejuan Williams

Cleveland Browns

Signed: T Geron Christian, RB Kenyan Drake, WR James Proche
Released: RB Nate McCrary, RB Jordan Wilkins
Placed on practice squad IR: T Ty Nsekhe

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: G Dakoda Shepley

Houston Texans

Signed: C Lecitus Smith, RB J.J. Taylor

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: G Ike Boettger

Kansas City Chiefs

Released with injury designation: LB Isaiah Moore

Las Vegas Raiders

Waived: K James McCourt

New York Giants

Signed: QB Matt Barkley
Released: T Jaylon Thomas

New York Jets

Signed: DE Jalyn Holmes

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: S Jalen Elliott
Released: LB David Perales

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: OL Jesse Davis
Released: CB Kendall Sheffield

Seattle Seahawks

Signing: S Jonathan Sutherland
Released: NT Carl Davis, RB SaRodorick Thompson Jr.

Tennessee Titans

Signed: LB Chance Campbell, S Shyheim Carter

Washington Commanders

Signed: C Nolan Laufenberg

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/20/23

September 20th, 2023 at 7:55pm CST by Ely Allen

Wednesday’s practice squad transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Jeff Smith

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: RB Carlos Washington Jr.

Carolina Panthers

Signed: CB Robert Rochell
Released: CB Mark Milton

Chicago Bears

Signed: T Austen Pleasants

Detroit Lions

Signed: OLB Mitchell Agude, RB Devine Ozigbo, CB Darius Phillips, T Dan Skipper
Released: DE Chris Smith

New Orleans Saints

Signed: CB Cameron Dantzler

New York Jets

Signed: WR Irvin Charles
Released: DT Tanzel Smart

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: LB Kyron Johnson, RB Bryant Koback

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: WR Duece Watts

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DT Carl Davis, WR Tyjon Lindsey, CB Teez Tabor
Released: WR Matt Landers, CB Robert Rochell

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: DT Deadrin Senat

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DT Jaleel Johnson

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/27/23

August 27th, 2023 at 10:01pm CST by Ely Allen

With the preseason over for 30 of the NFL’s 32 teams, many have begun the process of working their rosters down to the eventual 53-man rosters they will open the season with:

Indianapolis Colts

Waived: WR Tyler Adams, WR Kody Case, G Emil Ekiyor, TE Nick Eubanks, K Lucas Havrisik, TE Michael Jacobson, T Matthew Vanderslice
Released: CB Teez Tabor

Las Vegas Raiders

Placed on IR: RB Brittain Brown, TE Jacob Hollister, WR Isaiah Zuber
Waived/injured: WR Chris Lacy
Waived: CB Isiah Brown, CB Bryce Cosby, DT Doug Costin, LB Isaac Darkangelo, QB Chase Garbers, G Vitaliy Gurman, RB Darwin Thompson

Los Angeles Chargers

Waived: OLB Carlo Kemp, CB Cam Brown

Minnesota Vikings

Waived: LB Wilson Huber, T Jarrid Williams
Released: LB Tanner Vallejo

New England Patriots

Released: DT Carl Davis, CB Rodney Randle
Waived: LB Diego Fagot, S Brad Hawkins, TE Johnny Lumpkin, RB C.J. Marable, CB Quandre Mosely, DT Justus Tavai, OL Micah Vanterpool, TE Scotty Washington, LB Carson Wells

New York Jets

Released: LB Nick Vigil

Pittsburgh Steelers

Waived: WR Aron Cruickshank

San Francisco 49ers

Waived: CB Nate Brooks, OLB LaDarius Hamilton, DE Breeland Speaks, LB Kyahva Tezino, DL Spencer Waege

Seattle Seahawks

Waived: TE Sal Cannella, DE Jordan Ferguson, WR Malik Flowers, CB Benjie Franklin, WR Justin Marshall, CB Chris Steele, RB Wayne Taulapapa

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Waived from IR with injury settlement: CB Don Gardner
Waived: OLB Hamilcar Rashed
Released: LB Ulysees Gilbert

Although never quite reaching the heights of his tenure with the Bengals, Vigil has a history as a strong contributor and potential starter at linebacker. Coming off a season that saw him only play in four games for the Cardinals before getting put on injured reserve, Vigil failed to stick in New York and will need to find his next opportunity elsewhere.

Vallejo’s tenure in Minnesota lasted a short two weeks. The special teams specialist will have to keep searching for his 2023 home.

Patriots Re-Sign DT Carl Davis

April 27th, 2022 at 4:12pm CST by Ben Levine

Carl Davis is returning to New England. The nose tackle is re-signing with the Patriots, reports ESPN’s Field Yates (on Twitter).

Davis joined the Patriots during the 2021 season, and he’s seen time in 20 games over his year-plus with the organization. This includes a 2021 campaign where the defensive lineman appeared in all 17 games (four starts), finishing with 19 tackles and one sack.

Davis was originally a 2015 third-round pick by the Ravens. He lasted three years in Baltimore, and in between his stint in New England, he had gigs with the Browns, Colts, and Jaguars. In total, the 30-year-old has seen time in 56 regular season games.

Davis will be hard pressed to play a significant role on New England’s defense in 2022, especially if 2021 second-round pick Christian Barmore continues to develop. The Patriots are also rostering Davon Godchaux, who the Patriots inked to a two-year deal last offseason.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/15/21

March 15th, 2021 at 7:55pm CST by Zachary Links

Today’s “minor” moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Re-signed: P Andy Lee

Buffalo Bills

Re-signed: LB Tyler Matakevich

Carolina Panthers

Released: DT Zach Kerr

Dallas Cowboys

Re-signed: WR Noah Brown

Houston Texans

Signed: S Terrence Brooks, G Justin McCray, DT Vincent Taylor, CB Tremon Smith

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: S Rudy Ford

New England Patriots

Re-signed: DT Carl Davis

New York Giants

Re-signed: DT Austin Johnson

Minnesota Vikings

Re-signed: Rashod Hill