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Minor NFL Transactions: 10/31/25

By | at October 31, 2025 8:26 pm

Here are Friday’s only minor moves:

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Pittsburgh Steelers

With replacement starting quarterback Joe Flacco still questionable to play this weekend as he deals with an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, Clifford makes his way to the active roster to serve as the team’s third, emergency passer behind Flacco and backup Jake Browning.

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Jaguars Receiving Calls On WR Brian Thomas Jr.; No Deal Expected

By | at October 27, 2025 2:31 pm

Brian Thomas Jr. has not managed to duplicate the success of his rookie campaign in 2025. In spite of that, the second-year wideout has drawn trade interest recently.

The Jaguars have received calls about Thomas, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports (subscription required). The 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist was not drafted by the current Liam Coen-James Gladstone regime, but as Russini notes it would still be considered a surprise if a trade were to receive genuine consideration on Jacksonville’s part. Coen confirmed as much on Monday.

The Jags have “no plans” of dealing away Thomas, Coen said (via Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union). That statement will not stop interested teams from continuing to make inquiries but Jacksonville’s focus will turn to other matters ahead of next Tuesday’s trade deadline. As Russini adds, the team is still in the market for an addition on defense.

Thomas posted a stellar 87-1,282-10 statline during his rookie campaign. Expectations were high for the former first-rounder entering 2025 as a result, but he has seen his production and efficiency take a notable step back so far. Thomas’ catch percentage sits just under 50% on the campaign, a striking regression compared to where it was in 2024 (65.4%). He will have ample opportunity to rebound while the Jaguars play out their post-bye schedule.

While Thomas will continue to operate as a starting receiver for the foreseeable future, the workload for Travis Hunter remains something to monitor. This year’s No. 2 pick has split his time on offense and defense as expected, handling a 67% snap share as a receiver and a 36% rate as a cornerback. Coen recently suggested Hunter could be in line for an uptick in offensive usage over the closing weeks of the campaign.

“We are going to play the best 11 [on each side of the ball] as much as humanly possible,” Coen said when asked about Hunter (via ESPN’s Michael DiRocco). “We’ve kind of gotten a sample size of everything, the totality of the first seven weeks of every position, but specifically with him. There was definitely some really good things [on Sunday], specifically on the offensive side of the ball.”

So far, Hunter has amassed 298 yards and one touchdown on 28 catches. Those totals could be in line to increase with a heavier usage rate on offense as the 4-3 Jaguars look to rebound from their two straight losses heading into the bye. In any case, Thomas can be expected to remain in place alongside him moving forward.

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AFC Trade Notes: Patriots, Colts, Chiefs, Ravens, Jaguars

By | at October 19, 2025 4:51 pm

The Patriots improved to 5-2 on the season with their win this afternoon. As a result, New England could be one of the teams inclined to pursue trade additions over the coming days.

The Pats have already made one in-season swap, sending Ja’Lynn Polk to the Saints. That trade left the team thinner at the receiver spot, but an addition at that position does not appear to be forthcoming. During an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported New England should not be expected to pursue a receiver move compared to other positions (video link). Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas have each played a role in quarterback Drake Maye‘s strong start to the season; it seems that depth chart will not change in the near future.

On the other hand, New England’s pass rush room could be different shortly. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports (subscription required) the Patriots are making calls about an addition along the edge. With a league-leading $55MM in cap space, the team could certainly afford a splashy addition. Meanwhile, New England is receiving calls about a number of internal players, per Russini. Anfernee Jennings could be on the move, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds. The 28-year-old has lost his starting spot, so a change of scenery could be worked out allowing him to return to first-team action. Jennings – who would be an inexpensive target for interested teams – is under contract through 2026.

As the November 4 deadline approaches, here are some other trade notes from around the AFC:

  • Injuries (along with Xavien Howard‘s retirement) have ravaged the Colts’ secondary in 2025. In spite of that, Indianapolis has managed to start the season 5-1. It would thus come as little surprise if the team operated as a buyer ahead of the deadline. Per Russini, cornerback is a position being targeted as part of the general aim of adding on defense. Finances could be a challenge since Indianapolis has just $4.7MM in cap space, but the team will be one to monitor regarding at least a modest acquisition.
  • After a shutout win against Vegas, the Chiefs are 4-3. Kansas City has been named as one of the top suitors for a backfield addition, but it appears nothing is imminent on that front. Russini reports the Chiefs are making calls about a defensive line acquisition but not doing so for running backs. Most of the team’s incumbent backs are pending free agents, although the second half of the campaign could convince Kansas City to retain one or more of them. The Chiefs’ passing game has thrived this year, but they sit mid-pack in rushing production.
  • Second-year Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr has drawn criticism for his unit’s poor play early on. Orr is safe in his current position, and he could soon have one or more new players in the fold. According to Rappoport, Baltimore is in the market for a defensive addition. General manager Eric DeCosta has a history of being aggressive on the trade front, and the Ravens have the cap space ($14.65MM) to swing at least a rental move ahead of the deadline.
  • Both Rapoport and Russini point to the Jaguars as another team to watch. Jacksonville has made a pair of trades since the start of the campaign, and more could be coming. Defensive help is being sought out, and Rapoport specifies the D-line as an area which could be targeted. Sunday’s lopsided loss to the Rams dropped Jacksonville to 4-3; the team leads the NFL in interceptions but ranks just 22nd in scoring defense.
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Minor NFL Transactions: 10/18/25

By | at October 18, 2025 7:57 pm

Here are today’s minor moves and practice squad elevations as we head to the seventh Sunday of the regular season:

Arizona Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons

Chicago Bears

Green Bay Packers

Jacksonville Jaguars

Las Vegas Raiders

Los Angeles Rams

Miami Dolphins

New England Patriots

New Orleans Saints

New York Giants

New York Jets

Philadelphia Eagles

San Francisco 49ers

Tennessee Titans

As injured reserve activations start to dominate the headlines, a couple teams are making minor additions off their injured lists. In Homer, the Bears are getting a veteran special teamer and some running back depth. Monk adds depth to Green Bay’s offensive line. And Weston will do the same for a linebacking corps in New York that has seen rookie fifth-round pick Francisco Mauigoa starting in place of an injured Quincy Williams.

Ford in Chicago, Sewell in New Orleans, and Jacobs in Tennessee are all being called up as standard gameday practice squad elevations for the third time this year. In order to appear in any more games after this weekend, their respective teams will need to sign them to the 53-man roster.

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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/15/25

By | at October 15, 2025 7:13 pm

Here are Wednesday’s practice squad transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Buffalo Bills

Cleveland Browns

Jacksonville Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Chargers

Philadelphia Eagles

San Francisco 49ers

  • Signed: T Isaac Alarcón

Seattle Seahawks

Both Jacksonville and San Francisco had their practice squads filled up with 16 players apiece, but Zierer and Alarcón were both able to be added as players in the league’s International Player Pathway Program. Zierer is a German-born lineman, and Alarcón was born in Mexico.

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Jags DE Travon Walker To Return In Week 6

By | at October 11, 2025 1:34 pm

Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker missed Week 5 after undergoing surgery on his left wrist, but he will limit his absence to one game and play on Sunday against the Seahawks, per ESPN’s Michael DiRocco.

Walker was seen at practice sporting a hefty club (via NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe) and seems prepared to play without the full use of his left hand.

The former No. 1 overall pick from Georgia disappointed as a rookie with just three sacks and five tackles for loss, but he lived up to his draft status in 2023 and 2024 with 20.5 sacks and 23 tackles for loss. Walker carried that performance into the 2025 season with two sacks in his first four games before his wrist injury. News of surgery raised concerns about a long-term impact on Walker, but he quickly worked his way back to the field.

After back-to-back 17-game seasons, the durable Walker’s absence this past Monday against the Chiefs was his first since he sat out two contests as a rookie. Even though the Walker-less Jaguars failed to sack Patrick Mahomes, they pulled off a 31-28 home upset and improved to 4-1. Linebacker Devin Lloyd, whom the Jags took 27th overall in the same draft class as Walker, helped lead the way with a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Walker’s comeback this week should help the Jaguars’ cause in a meeting with the Seahawks in Jacksonville. Seattle is averaging 29.2 points per game, good for fifth in the league, and ranks ninth in yardage gained. Sam Darnold has only taken six sacks in his first five games with the Seahawks, but perhaps Walker will add to that total.

Connor Byrne contributed to this post.

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Jaguars Place TE Brenton Strange On IR

By | at October 10, 2025 1:00 pm

OCTOBER 10: Strange’s quad injury also affected his hip and includes a ligament tear, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. He will not need surgery, but he is expected to miss at least five weeks. That would sideline Strange until Week 12 or beyond with the hopes of returning late in the season to help the Jaguars make the playoffs for just the second time in seven years.

OCTOBER 7: Following one of their biggest wins of the Trevor Lawrence era, the Jaguars will lose a key pass catcher for a while. They are placing Brenton Strange on IR, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweets.

Strange suffered a quad injury, one NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo expects to keep him out for roughly a month. That would align with an IR-return timeline. The team’s top tight end has been a key part of its 4-1 start, making some contributions during its 31-28 win over Kansas City on Monday night. He caught his lone target for 22 yards before injuring his hip late in the first half.

The Jaguars gave Strange a vote of confidence upon releasing Evan Engram early this offseason. While Engram has battled injuries during an unremarkable start in Denver, Strange has fared well to start the season. Strange has 20 receptions for 204 yards, posting three games with at least 45 yards during the Jags’ surprising start.

As part of a Jaguars pass-catching group that features high-profile wide receivers Brian Thomas and Travis Hunter, Strange leads the team in receptions. He’s tied for second in targets (24) and yards. His 73.8 percent snap share easily paces all Jaguars tight ends. Johnny Mundt (34.5) and Hunter Long (23.4) are next in line, though they’ve combined for just nine catches and 58 yards. Quintin Morris has almost exclusively played on special teams.

The Jaguars will now have to go at least four games without their No. 1 tight end. With the Jaguars’ bye coming in Week 8, Strange won’t be eligible to return until a Week 11 meeting with the Chargers on Nov. 16. For now, they’ll go forward with Mundt, Long, and Morris as their options at the position.

Connor Byrne contributed to this post.

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Browns, Jaguars Swap Greg Newsome, Tyson Campbell

By | at October 9, 2025 10:32 am

OCTOBER 9: The deal is now official. As part of the agreement, Jacksonville will take on a dead cap charge of $19.5MM in 2026, Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union reports. The Jags are not retaining any of Campbell’s remaining salary, and they will free up nearly $50MM in cap space for the 2027 and ’28 campaigns with Campbell off the books by that point.

OCTOBER 8: The Browns and Jaguars are swapping starting cornerbacks. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Browns are sending Greg Newsome and the Jets’ 2026 sixth-round pick to the Jaguars for Tyson Campbell and the Eagles’ 2026 7th-round pick.

This is a sudden move involving a pair of defensive backs who were expected to guide their respective teams’ secondaries for years to come. The two players haven’t played up to their usual standards in 2025, so perhaps the organizations are hoping a fresh start can revitalize their respective acquisitions.

Campbell, a 2021 second-round pick, inked a lucrative four-year, $76.50MM extension ($53.40MM guaranteed) with the Jaguars about 15 months ago. The Georgia product looked the part of a star cornerback through his first two NFL seasons. He collected 143 tackles and five interceptions between those campaigns, with Pro Football Focus grading him as the league’s seventh-best CB in 2022.

He’s ranked below league-average in those same metrics in each of the past two-plus seasons. Campbell dealt with various injuries in both 2023 and 2024, missing a combined 11 games. While PFF only ranked him 71st among 106 qualifiers this season, the Jaguars have been especially reliant on him, with the cornerback appearing in 99 percent of his team’s defensive snaps through five games.

Newsome, a 2021 first-round pick, is currently playing on the final season of his rookie contract (via the fifth-year option). The cornerback was one of Cleveland’s defensive standouts through his first three seasons in the NFL, but he was demoted to a backup role in 2024. He ultimately finished last season with 27 tackles and one interception while getting into about 70 percent of his team’s defensive snaps in 13 appearances.

He was back starting alongside Denzel Ward to begin the 2025 campaign. He appeared in 95 percent of his team’s defensive snaps through five starts, collecting 23 stops. PFF currently has him ranked 40th at his position.

From the Browns perspective, the team may be anticipating a sell-off, and Campbell would represent a future piece over the expiring Newsome. With the Jaguars sitting at 4-1, the team is presumably looking to load up for a postseason run, and the front office clearly considers Newsome as an upgrade over Campbell, especially since they’ll be facing a significant dead cap hit after dealing their CB so soon after agreeing to an extension.

Jacksonville’s acquisition could also have an impact on how the team utilizes second-overall pick Travis Hunter. While both Newsome and Campbell have primarily played as outside CBs this season, the newest Jaguar has extensive experience playing in the nickel. That could open up an opportunity for Hunter to line up opposite Jourdan Lewis in the team’s base defense.

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Traded Draft Picks For 2026

By | at October 8, 2025 8:05 pm

Many clubs have made moves to acquire 2026 draft capital. Headlined by the seven trades where first-round picks have changed hands, here are the 2026 picks to have changed hands thus far. When more deals involving picks are made (or conditions on moves already completed become known), that information will be added.

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Round 6

Round 7

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