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Minor NFL Transactions: 10/25/25

October 25th, 2025 at 5:29pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are Saturday’s minor moves and standard gameday practice squad elevations for tomorrow’s slate of games:

Baltimore Ravens

Carolina Panthers

Cincinnati Bengals

Cleveland Browns

Denver Broncos

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Miami Dolphins

New England Patriots

New Orleans Saints

Philadelphia Eagles

San Francisco 49ers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tennessee Titans

Recently named QB2 Shedeur Sanders found his way to the injury report today with a back injury. By elevating Zappe, Cleveland is ensuring Sanders won’t play tomorrow, since in order to have three quarterbacks dressed for gameday, all three passers must be on the 53-man roster. Zappe will back up Dillon Gabriel, and Sanders will likely be in sweats. Similarly in Carolina, with Bryce Young set to sit this week, Hooker has been called up to back up Andy Dalton.

Both Buccaneers quarterbacks, Baker Mayfield and Teddy Bridgewater, were on the injury report this week, though neither received a “questionable” injury designation as result of their ailments. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that both passers are expected to be available, but with Bazelak taking up a spot on the active roster, it seems likely that only one other quarterback will be suited up alongside the practice squad callup. Because Bazelak’s not on the 53-man roster, only two passers can be active. Tampa Bay can still designate Bazelak as the inactive third quarterback, but doing so would seemingly be making this elevation moot.

There is no corresponding move necessary for Philadelphia to add Cooper. The team received a two-game roster exemption after signing veteran defensive end Brandon Graham, so they had an open roster spot.

For Basham in Carolina and Jennings in New England, this will be their third and final standard gameday practice squad elevations. If either of their respective teams want them to play in another game this season, they will need to first be signed to the 53-man roster.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/24/25

October 24th, 2025 at 8:49pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s minor moves as we head into the eighth weekend of the regular season:

New Orleans Saints

New York Jets

  • Claimed off waivers (from Vikings): LB Kobe King

Seattle Seahawks

Tennessee Titans

Mitchell-Paden, an undrafted free agent back in 2022, saw the first regular season snaps of his NFL career earlier this year as the Ravens dealt with the absence of a then-injured Isaiah Likely. Mitchell-Paden was waived yesterday in order to make room for practice squad quarterback Tyler Huntley, and New Orleans took the initiative to bring him on, cutting Jones, who had been promoted from the practice squad on Tuesday, to make room on the 53-man roster.

King was waived so that Minnesota could make room for running back Aaron Jones to come off of injured reserve, and Kinsey is getting promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster in Tennessee after appearing as an elevation is last week’s game. Saubert’s brief stint on the free agent market appears to have had some procedural purpose. Seattle released the veteran on Wednesday, and no other roster spot juggling was done before the team signed him back today.

Mickey Loomis: Saints Receiving Trade Calls

October 24th, 2025 at 11:23am CST by Adam La Rose

Given their 1-6 record, the Saints are an obvious candidate to adopt a seller’s stance on the trade front. A number of players have been linked to interest from contending teams, and general manager Mickey Loomis recently confirmed calls have been coming in.

“I don’t know that we go in with any particular philosophy,” Loomis said about the trade deadline during an appearance on WWL radio (via ESPN’s Katherine Terrell). “We obviously have been the subject of a lot of rumors, I’m assuming, and we have gotten a few calls about different guys.”

Indeed, a long list of trade candidates has emerged recently in the case of New Orleans. A number of pending free agents could feasibly be dealt, while longtime defensive stalwarts like Cameron Jordan and Demario Davis have also been mentioned as players who could be on the move. Many see receiver Chris Olave and running back Alvin Kamara as key targets for trade suitors, but both would prefer to remain in New Orleans.

A report from earlier this week added cornerback Alontae Taylor to the group of Saints players drawing interest. The former second-rounder is playing out the final year of his rookie contract, but as a starting presence on New Orleans’ defense it would come as a surprise if a trade were to take place. At the age of 26, Taylor is certainly a candidate for a long-term pact this offseason.

A key factor in decisions on that front, of course, is the fact a new coaching staff is in place compared to last season. Loomis remains in place (as he has since 2002), but first-time head coach Kellen Moore could look to oversee a large degree of roster overhaul as the Saints look to establish a new, cost-controlled core. Things have not gone well in the win-loss department so far this season, but Loomis offered (via Terrell) a vote of confidence in Moore and his staff.

Loomis also noted how the 2025 campaign was always viewed as a developmental one for many of the Saints’ players. That of course includes quarterback Spencer Rattler and second-round rookie Tyler Shough, who could see the field at some point late in the year. Part of the Saints’ plan under center could depend on their record and overall outlook in the second half of the campaign, something which will in turn be shaped by their actions on the trade front.

NFL Minor Transactions: 10/22/25

October 22nd, 2025 at 7:36pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s midweek minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Cincinnati Bengals

Denver Broncos

Detroit Lions

Houston Texans

Miami Dolphins

New Orleans Saints

Philadelphia Eagles

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Designated to return from IR: QB Will Howard
  • Waived (with injury settlement): T Gareth Warren

San Francisco 49ers

Seattle Seahawks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

While several players were designated to return from injured reserve today, Norton and Johnson’s designations took place back on 8/26, the roster cut deadline. The Texans are in danger of being without their top three receivers in Week 8. Tank Dell is already on IR, but Nico Collins and Christian Kirk’s statuses for the weekend are up in the air as Collins deals with a concussion and Kirk has been dealing with n hamstring injury.

Not that they’ve needed him, since Aaron Rodgers has looked a bit more effective than he was in his days with the Jets, but Howard is nearing a return to the roster for the remainder of his rookie season. It will be interesting to see where the sixth-rounder slots in on the depth chart as he adds another level of security behind the 41-year-old Rodgers.

Saints CB Alontae Taylor Drawing Trade Interest

October 22nd, 2025 at 3:36pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor is “on the radar of a few teams,” according to ESPN’s Matt Bowen and Jeremy Fowler, making him a surprise trade candidate two weeks before the deadline.

“The Saints don’t want to trade Taylor but would consider it if they receive a strong offer,” added Bowen and Fowler.

Recent comments from Saints general manager Mickey Loomis align with that reporting. He revealed on Tuesday that he had received inquiries regarding multiple players.

“We’ll look at each thing individually. We’ll discuss it.” Loomis said (via ESPN’s Katherine Terrell). “But I’m not in the business of trading away good players unless the deals are just too good to refuse.” He declined to comment on any specific players.

Taylor, 26, has been a starting cornerback for the Saints since he entered the league, logging 31 pass defenses in his first three years. The 2022 second-rounder has spent almost equal time in the slot and on the boundary, per Pro Football Focus (subscription required). He could be upgrade to a playoff hopeful in need of cornerback help, especially one that could use a nickel with some playmaking ability. The Colts, Raiders, and Patriots are among the teams with reported interest in adding a cornerback who could be in on Taylor.

The Saints’ cap situation will likely make it hard for them to retain Taylor after an explosion in the cornerback market this offseason. They could probably find a way to free up enough money to offer him a competitive deal with another round of seemingly endless restructures, but the team has invested in multiple young defensive backs in the last two drafts.

Furthermore, data from OverTheCap shows that the Saints have not spent heavily on the cornerback position under Loomis. In fact, Marshon Lattimore is the only homegrown corner the Saints have signed to a multi-year extension in Loomis’ tenure. They later traded Lattimore and also let Paulson Adebo walk in free agency this year.

A bigger consideration for the Saints might be Taylor’s value on the trade market relative to his value in free agency. The Saints’ financial issues may prevent them from making any aggressive moves in free agency, in which case their top departing free agents are more likely net them compensatory picks in the 2027 draft. The front office will have to weigh Taylor’s future earning potential and how that would factor into the compensatory formula against the offers they’re getting for a trade right now.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/21/25

October 21st, 2025 at 8:38pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Atlanta Falcons

  • Signed: OL Raiqwon O’Neal
  • Placed on IR: OL Ryan Hayes

Carolina Panthers

Chicago Bears

Denver Broncos

  • Signed: OL Marques Cox
  • Released: OL Karsen Barnhart

Detroit Lions

Indianapolis Colts

  • Signed: DE Seth Coleman
  • Released: CB Keenan Garber

Los Angeles Chargers

New Orleans Saints

New York Giants

New York Jets

  • Signed: DT Fatorma Mulbah

Philadelphia Eagles

Pittsburgh Steelers

San Francisco 49ers

Tennessee Titans

NFL Minor Transactions: 10/21/25

October 21st, 2025 at 8:28pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Cleveland Browns

  • Waived from IR: WR Cade McDonald

Kansas City Chiefs

New Orleans Saints

New York Giants

  • Signed to active roster (off Jets practice squad): CB Korie Black

Washington Commanders

The Commanders turned to a familiar face to replace DoranceArmstrong, who is done for the season after suffering a knee injury this past weekend. Washington cut Jalyn Holmes just the other day to make room for guard Sam Cosmi on the active roster, but he quickly found his way back to the active roster. The defensive end has seen time in four games this season, and he collected a pair of sacks in 11 appearances with the franchise in 2024.

Saints C Erik McCoy Suffers Biceps Tear

October 21st, 2025 at 4:47pm CST by Adam La Rose

OCTOBER 21: McCoy and Kendre Miller are now on IR, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Miller suffered an ACL tear in a rather damaging game for the Saints’ offense.

OCTOBER 20: The Saints’ offensive line will be shorthanded for the remainder of the season. Center Erik McCoy suffered a biceps tear yesterday, and will miss the rest of the campaign as a result.

McCoy exited Sunday’s game, and head coach Kellen Moore stated his “concern” about the possibility of a major recovery timeline being needed (h/t ESPN’s Katherine Terrell). The ailment is indeed season-ending, as first reported by Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. This marks another campaign brought to an abrupt end in McCoy’s case.

The two-time Pro Bowler managed to avoid major injuries during his first five years in the NFL. In 2024, however, McCoy found himself in and out of the lineup as a result of a groin injury suffered early in the campaign. That year, he was limited to just seven contests. That figure will wind up being duplicated in 2025, and as such New Orleans’ offensive line will be notably shorthanded.

McCoy was one of several veterans whose deals were (as usual) restructured this past offseason. The 28-year-old is under contract through 2027, with roster bonuses due in March for each of the next two league years. How the Saints proceed with him will depend in part on the success of McCoy’s recovery efforts. For now, the 1-6 team will look to find a suitable setup along the O-line with quarterback Spencer Rattler continuing in his first full season as a starter.

The Saints have made several investments at the offensive tackle spots during recent drafts. Doing so has not been necessary at center for several years, though, given McCoy’s status as a full-time starter since arriving in 2019. Right guard Cesar Ruiz has seen time at center in the past, and shifting him to that spot is a move which will no doubt receive consideration to close out the campaign.

New Orleans ranks near the bottom of the league in several offensive categories this year. Rattler has flashed potential at times, but losing McCoy will hinder the Saints as the they look to continue developing over the final weeks of the season.

Saints’ Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis Viewed As Trade Candidates

October 20th, 2025 at 11:05pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Saints sit at 1-6 on the year after yesterday’s loss. That should point the team further in the direction of a seller’s position in advance of the trade deadline.

A number of New Orleans players have been named as ones to watch on the trade front. The likes of running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Chris Olave hope to stay in place, but other moves could be made shortly. One or more of the franchise’s most well-known defenders could find themselves changing teams in the near future.

Sources contacted by CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones “could see” Cameron Jordan and/or Demario Davis being traded prior to the deadline. Other defensive ends (such as Carl Granderson) and linebackers (including Pete Werner) are known to be on the radar of interested teams. Those positions could see changes shortly as a result, although it would certainly come as a surprise to see either of Jordan or Davis playing elsewhere to close out their decorated careers.

Jordan has spent his entire NFL tenure in New Orleans, and he is the franchise’s all-time leader in games played. The eight-time Pro Bowler remained with the Saints this offseason on a restructured deal. His base salary for 2025 is just $1.26MM as a result, although the inclusion of void years would lead to dead money hits for the team in the event of a trade (or the lack of a re-signing prior to the new league year, for that matter). Jordan, 36, has posted 2.5 sacks this season while logging a 66% snap share.

Davis began his career with the Jets and Browns before arriving in New Orleans in 2018. Since then, he has established himself as one of the league’s best defensive players and recorded a first- or second-team All-Pro nod during a run of five straight years. Davis has recorded triple-digit tackles every season since 2017 and he is comfortably on track to do so again in 2025. The 36-year-old is attached to a $6.5MM base salary for this season, and he too is a pending free agent.

Jones adds, to no surprise, any trade involving Jordan or Davis would see them moved to a contending team. He names the 49ers as a logical landing spot in both cases based on the injuries suffered by Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. San Francisco has not been linked to any of New Orleans’ trade chips, but it will be interesting to see if that happens between now and November 4.

Saints RB Kendre Miller Suffers ACL Tear

October 20th, 2025 at 1:30pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Saints’ offensive line will be missing a key piece the rest of the way with Erik McCoy sidelined. He is not the only member of New Orleans’ offense which suffered a season-ending injury yesterday.

Backup running back Kendre Miller exited the contest with a knee injury. When speaking after the game, head coach Kellen Moore expressed concern the ailment would be significant and testing has proven that to be the case. Miller suffered an ACL tear, as first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

As a result, the third-year back will turn his attention to a lengthy rehab process. Miller made just 14 appearances across his first two campaigns in the NFL, dealing with different ailments along the way. During that span, the former third-rounder handled only 80 carries in a complementary role behind Alvin Kamara on the depth chart.

In 2025, Miller began to take on a larger workload in the backfield. The 23-year-old had already set new career highs in attempts (47) and rushing yards (193) prior to suffering the injury. Miller’s 4.1 yards per carry average also marked a personal best. He could be in store for another uptick in usage next season, depending on the nature of his recovery and how the Saints proceed at the running back spot.

Kamara has been mentioned as a trade candidate based on New Orleans’ position as a likely seller ahead of the deadline. The lifetime Saint hopes to remain in place, though, and honoring that request would allow for Kamara to continue atop the depth chart moving forward. Even in that event, Miller could handle a regular backup gig upon returning to full health. As a pending 2027 free agent, the TCU product will need to avoid further injuries next year to generate a strong market.

With Kamara still in the fold at least for the time being, he will be counted on to remain a focal point on offense. The Saints also have sixth-round rookie Devin Neal in the fold, and he could be in line for an increased role to close out the year with Miller sidelined.

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