Jets Cut Thomas Rawls, Charcandick West
The Jets have become the latest team to move to 53 players, and did so by making the following transactions:
Waived:
- RB Thomas Rawls
- WR Chad Hansen
- WR Tre McBride
- TE Clive Walford (story)
- LB Dylan Donahue
- DL Deon Simon
- LB Frankie Luvu
- LB Lorenzo Mauldin
- LB Anthony Wint
- S Brandin Bryant
- CB Jeremy Clark
- K Taylor Bertolet
Released:
Placed on suspended list:
Placed on PUP:
Rawls, 25, first entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2015 with the Seahawks and broke out immediately when Marshawn Lynch was sidelined with an abdomen injury. In his very first start for Seattle, Rawls amassed 104 yards off of 16 carries and later turned in a 209-yard game. Things trailed off after that, however. He missed significant time in 2016 with a fractured fibula and became an afterthought in 2017. Rawls initially seemed to have a good chance at making the Jets’ roster in 2018, but he was unable to find a place behind top RBs Isaiah Crowell and Bilal Powell.
West was also fighting for a supporting RB job, and his limited highlight reel with the Chiefs suggested that he had a puncher’s chance to make the roster. West missed most of KC’s camp this year with a concussion and hooked on with the Jets a little over one week ago. Crowell also missed time with a concussion and reserve Elijah McGuire was dealing with a broken foot, but West still couldn’t make enough of an impression on coaches in such a short period of time.
Broncos Make Roster Moves
The Broncos have trimmed their roster to 53 players by making the following moves:
Waived:
- LB Zaire Anderson
- WR Bryce Bobo
- WR Mark Chapman
- WR River Cracraft
- WR John Diarse
- WR Carlos Henderson
- T Austin Fleer
- RB De’Angelo Henderson
- OLB Jeff Holland
- CB Michael Hunter
- T Leon Johnson
- CB Brendan Langley
- WR Jordan Leslie
- DT Cashaud Lyons
- S Trey Marshall
- WR Isaiah McKenzie
- DE DeQuinton Osborne
- TE Brian Parker
- NT Kyle Peko
- G Jeremiah Poutasi
- OLB Marcus Rush
- OL Austin Schlottmann
- OLB Antonio Simmons
- CB C.J. Smith
- TE Austin Traylor
- WR DeAndrew White
- DE DeShawn Williams
- RB Dave Williams
Waived/injured:
- G J.J. Dielman
- T Andreas Knappe
- S Jordan Moore
- CB Marcus Rios
Released:
Placed on injured reserve:
Placed on PUP:
Cardinals Cut Brice Butler, Others
The Cardinals have moved their roster to 53 players by making the following transactions:
Cut:
- WR Carlton Agudosi
- OL Josh Allen
- DT Siupeli Anau
- RB Sherman Badie
- TE Alec Bloom
- WR Brice Butler
- CB Chris Campbell
- DE Cap Capi
- S Trevell Dixon
- WR C.J. Duncan
- OL Will House
- DE Alec James
- QB Charles Kanoff
- WR Greg Little
- K Matt McCrane
- LB Airius Moore
- CB Jonathan Moxey
- DT Owen Obasuyi
- LB Matthew Oplinger
- OL Vinston Painter
- FB Elijhaa Penny
- OL Greg Pyke
- LB Edmond Robinson
- CB Tim Scott
- DT Pasoni Tasini
- CB Tavierre Thomas
- WR Jalen Tolliver
- DT Tani Tupou
- RB Darius Victor
- TE Andrew Vollert
- OL Brant Weiss
- TE Bryce Williams
- DT Nigel Williams
- WR Corey Willis
- LB Scooby Wright
Placed on injured reserve:
- DE Arthur Moats
Waived from injured reserve:
Additionally, the Cardinals activated both tight end Jermaine Gresham and linebacker Marcus Golden off the physically unable to perform list.
49ers RB Jerick McKinnon Tears ACL
49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has suffered a torn ACL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link).
Earlier today it was reported McKinnon suffered a “concerning” leg injury. The injury “did not look good” a source told Matt Barrows of The Athletic (Twitter link). It now sounds like McKinnon will end up missing the entire season.
If McKinnon does end up missing the year, recent free agent signing Alfred Morris and Matt Breida will fill in. It’s also possible the team could look to add one of the many available veteran backs, like Orleans Darkwa. Kyle Shanahan specifically sought out McKinnon in free agency as a pass-catching back he thought would be great for his offense, and signed him to a massive contract.
McKinnon signed a four-year $30MM contract in March, but hasn’t been able to stay on the field since. He missed the entire preseason with a calf injury, and only returned to conditioning drills earlier this week. Needless to say, this would be a big blow to the 49ers’ new-look offense.
Eagles To Acquire DB Deiondre’ Hall From Bears
The Eagles will acquire defensive back Deiondre’ Hall from the Bears, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune (Twitter link). Chicago will receive a conditional seventh-round pick in 2019.
Hall, a fourth-round pick in 2016, has appeared in 10 games over two seasons with Chicago. Last year, Hall spent the majority of the campaign on injured reserve after suffering a torn hamstring, but was activated in December. While he could conceivably contribute on defense, Hall will likely focus on special teams in Philadelphia, where the team’s depth on defense could limit his overall opportunities.
Hall is suspended for the first game of the regular season, so he won’t immediately count on the Eagles’ roster. He’s signed through the 2019 season, and will collect minimum salaries in each of the next two years.
Buccaneers Move Roster To 53
The Buccaneers have made the following transactions as they move to 53 players:
Waived:
- QB Austin Allen
- DT Nathan Bazata
- T Cole Boozer
- WR Donteea Dye
- CB Javien Elliott
- LS Drew Ferris
- DE Demone Harris
- LB Nigel Harris
- G Ruben Holcomb
- TE Tanner Hudson
- S Godwin Igwebuike
- TE Austin Johnson
- T Jarron Jones
- DT DaVonte Lambert
- S Josh Liddell
- CB Marko Myers
- LB Eric Nzeocha
- DE Patrick O’Connor
- RB Dare Ogunbowale
- DE Evan Perrizo
- WR Ervin Philips
- T Givens Price
- RB Devine Redding
- WR Bernard Reedy
- DT Adam Reth
- T Brad Seaton
- T Jerry Ugokwe
- TE Matt Weiser
- WR Bobo Wilson
Waived/injured:
- CB Amari Coleman
- T Cole Gardner
Released:
Placed on injured reserve:
- LB Devante Bond
- LB Riley Bullough
Placed on NFI:
Placed on suspended list:
Patriots Make Roster Cuts
The Patriots are the latest team to move to 53 players by making the following transactions:
Placed on injured reserve:
- OL Isaiah Wynn
- WR Braxton Berrios
- LB Christian Sam
- OL Ulrick John
Cut:
- DL John Atkins
- P Corey Bojorquez
- RB Brandon Bolden
- OL Luke Bowanko
- OL Cole Croston
- QB Danny Etling
- RB Kenneth Farrow
- OL James Ferentz
- LB Marquis Flowers
- RB Mike Gillislee
- DL Trent Harris
- CB Cyrus Jones
- OL Jason King
- LB Harvey Langi
- DL Eric Lee
- WR K.J. Maye
- WR Riley McCarron
- DB A.J. Moore
- FB Henry Poggi
- OL Brian Schwenke
- OL Matt Tobin
- DB Damarius Travis
- TE Will Tye
- DL Vincent Valentine
- RB Ralph Webb
- CB Jomal Wiltz
New England kept only three true wide receivers on its initial roster, meaning the club will almost surely be searching for more options on the waiver wire.
Saints Announce Roster Moves
The Saints have made the following transactions as they move their roster to 53 players:
Waived:
- QB J.T. Barrett IV
- LB Jayrone Elliott
- LB KeShun Freeman
- TE Garrett Griffin
- DT Woodrow Hamilton
- DB Natrell Jamerson
- DE Alex Jenkins
- LB Colton Jumper
- LB Hau’oli Kikaha
- WR Keith Kirkwood
- T Rick Leonard
- WR Tanner McEvo
- DL Henry Mondeaux
- DB Kamrin Moore
- DE Al-Quadin Muhammad
- DB Linden Stephens
- OL Landon Turner
- RB Jonathan Williams
- OL Nate Wozniak
- TE Deon Yelder.
Waived/injured:
Released:
- G Don Barclay
- DT Jay Bromley
- WR Michael Floyd
- DE George Johnson
- G Josh LeRibeus
- DB Robert Nelson Jr.
- T Michael Ola
- TE John Phillips
- QB Tom Savage
- WR Brandon Tate
- G Andrew Tiller
- DB Marcus J. Williams
Placed on injured reserve:
- TE Michael Hoomanawanui
- RB Shane Vereen
Placed on suspended list:
- RB Mark Ingram
Bears Extend Khalil Mack
Aaron Donald‘s run as the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player didn’t last long, as new Bears edge rusher Khalil Mack now holds that honor. Mack has inked a six-year, $141MM extension that includes $90MM guaranteed and $60MM at signing, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (Twitter link).
Chicago sacrificed a bevy of picks to land Mack, and there was never any doubt general manager Ryan Pace would hand his new addition a fresh contract. Mack, of course, held out of Raiders’ camp in search of a new deal, and was dealt after Oakland decided an extension wasn’t in the cards.
The Bears were granted a window to extend Mack after agreeing to a trade in principle. Pace and his team then worked with Mack’s representatives throughout last night and today in order to come to an accord.
By signing after Donald, Mack was able to top the Rams defensive tackle’s $22.5MM annual average by $1MM. The Bears shouldn’t have a problem fitting in Mack’s new contract onto their books, as they rank in the top half of the league in cap space in each of the next two seasons.
Mack, 27, has been a wrecking ball since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2014. A three-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro, Mack has totaled 40.5 sacks over his first four NFL seasons. In 2017, Pro Football Focus graded Mack as the NFL’s seventh-best edge defender.
Bills Move Roster To 53 Players
The Bills have moved their roster to 53 players but cutting the following:
- DE Mat Boesen
- OG Ike Boettger
- DB Breon Borders
- DB Ryan Carter
- WR Kaelin Clay
- WR Corey Coleman
- OT Gerhard de Beer
- WR Malachi Dupre
- RB Keith Ford
- DT Rickey Hatley
- DE Albert Havili
- OT Josh James
- DE Mike Love
- DB Dean Marlowe
- TE Nick O’Leary
- WR Cam Phillips
- OT Mo Porter
- WR Austin Proehl
- C Adam Redmond
- WR Brandon Reilly
- RB Sam Rogers
- DE Ryan Russell
- LB Corey Thompson
- TE Keith Towbridge
- LB Tanner Vallejo
- DB Levi Wallace
- OT De’Ondre Wesley
- LB Xavier Woodson-Luster
- RB Travaris Cadet
- DE Terrence Fede
- DB Kelcie McCray
- P Jon Ryan
- WR Rod Streater
- DT Tyrunn Walker
Buffalo will take on dead money by releasing Coleman, whom it acquired from Cleveland earlier this year. Ryan lost out in the punting battle to Colton Schmidt.