Thursday’s minor moves:
Denver Broncos
- Waived: RB Blake Watson
- Elevated: LB Kwon Alexander, G Calvin Throckmorton
New Orleans Saints
- Signed to active roster: WR Jermaine Johnson
- Promoted: S Johnathan Abram, WR Equanimeous St. Brown
New York Jets
- Waived: TE Brenden Bates
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Designated for return from IR: WR Rakim Jarrett
Watson could be claimed off waivers by any teams seeking backfield depth. If that does not take place, though, he will become a free agent. Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports a mutual interest exists for team and player to reunite via a practice squad deal provided it is possible. Watson, an undrafted rookie, has made only one appearance to date so he should have a strong chance of passing through waivers unclaimed.
I’m quite surprised the Bears wouldn’t have claimed Brenden Bates after his performance this preseason, where he really stood out in three phases pass catching, blocking and ST tackling. Dude was a monster and I was sorry to see him claimed by the Jets on cut-down day. Bates would seem to have a larger value than FB Blasingame in Waldron’s offense.
Also, Bates gets cut by Jets on his birthday? Pretty harsh