Minor NFL Transactions: 5/11/26
Today’s minor moves:
Atlanta Falcons
- Signed: DT Ross Blacklock, LB Daveren Rayner
- Waived: TE Brandon Frazier, DT Ben Stille, WR Deven Thompkins, RB Carlos Washington
Baltimore Ravens
- Signed: S K’Von Wallace
Buffalo Bills
- Waived: CB M.J. Devonshire
Chicago Bears
- Signed: WR Kyron Hudson, LB Wayne Matthews III, LB Jon Rhattigan
Cleveland Browns
- Signed: CB Michael Coats Jr.
- Waived: TE Sal Cannella
Denver Broncos
- Signed: CB Paul Manning, WR Michael Woods
Houston Texans
- Signed: RB Evan Hull
- Waived: TE Luke Lachey
Las Vegas Raiders
- Signed: LB Cameron McGrone
- Waived: WR Brenden Rice
Miami Dolphins
- Signed: FB DJ Herman
Minnesota Vikings
- Signed: LB Bangally Kamara, DL Smith Vilbert
New England Patriots
- Signed: LB Xavier Holmes, S Peter Manuma
New Orleans Saints
- Signed: WR Brock Rechsteiner
New York Jets
- Signed: LB Jaden Keller
- Waived: LB Ochaun Mathis
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Signed: C Greg Crippen
- Waived: OT Sataoa Laumea
San Francisco 49ers
- Signed: LB Larry Worth III
- Waived: LB Milo Eifler
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Claimed off waivers (from Colts): LB John Bullock
- Waived: LS Wesley Brown, WR Noah Short, LB Benton Whitley, RB Owen Wright
Broncos Add 13 UDFAs
The Broncos were active following the draft, as the organization added 13 more players to their rookie class. The team announced the addition of the following 13 undrafted free agents:
- Brent Austin, CB (California)
- Luke Basso, LS (Oregon)
- Ahmari Harvey, CB (Georgia Tech)
- Kolbe Katsis, WR (Northern Arizona)
- Dane Key, WR (Nebraska)
- Joseph Manjack, WR (TCU)
- Dasan McCullough, LB (Nebraska)
- Tyler Miller, OT (Iowa State)
- Gavin Ortega, OL (Weber State)
- Parker Robertson, S (Oklahoma State)
- Cameron Ross, WR (Virginia)
- William Wright, CB (Tennessee)
- Taurean York, LB (Texas A&M)
Taurean York earned the highest chunk of guaranteed money among Denver’s UDFA class. Per Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, the Texas A&M linebacker earned a $25K signing bonus and $300K of his base salary guaranteed. The linebacker was productive for the Aggies over the past three seasons, collecting 229 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks. Among the team’s other pricey UDFAs signings were Tyler Miller ($275K), Dasan McCullough ($245K), Gavin Ortega ($142.5K), and Ahmari Harvey ($110K), per Tomasson and Mike Klis of 9News in Denver.
McCullough has a funj connection to Sean Payton. As Tomasson passes along, Payton was an Eagles assistant in 1997 when the team was rostering Deland McCullough, Dasan’s father. The younger McCullough bounced around a bit during his collegiate career, spending time at Indiana, Oklahoma State, and eventually Nebraska. During that final stop in 2025, the linebacker compiled 21 stops, five tackles for loss, and a pair of sacks.
The Broncos were busy adding to their WR depth chart, as the team signed four UDFAs at the position. The team actually would have had a fifth, as they initially agreed to terms with Charlotte’s Sean Brown. However, the rookie wideout ended up failing his physical, per Luca Evans of the Denver Post. Brown continues to recover from a Jones fracture he suffered in February.
Bengals Sign 10 UDFAs
The Bengals left the draft with seven rookies, five of which were selected on the final day. The team added some competition to that grouping, as they announced the signing of 10 undrafted free agents:
- Liam Brown, G (Montana)
- Kentrel Bullock, RB (South Alabama)
- Jack Dingle, LB (Cincinnati)
- Eric Gentry, LB (Southern California)
- Jamal Haynes, RB (Georgia Tech)
- Christian Jones, OT (San Diego State)
- Josh Kattus, TE (Kentucky)
- Corey Robinson II, OT (Arkansas)
- Noah Thomas, WR (Georgia)
- Ceyair Wright, CB (Nebraska)
Jack Dingle is probably plenty familiar to Bengals fans, as the linebacker spent four years playing for the hometown Bearcats. The linebacker turned into one of Cincinnati’s top defenders as a sophomore, and over his final three collegiate seasons, he tallied 151 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and four sacks. He wasn’t the only UDFA linebacker to catch on with the Bengals, as the team also signed USC’s Eric Gentry. The six-foot-six prospect is more known for his height, although he did average more than five tackles for loss and two sacks per season during stint with the Trojans.
There’s another Cincy connection among the grouping, as Josh Kattus is the son of former Bengals player Eric Kattus. The younger Kattus is coming off a four-year stint at Kentucky where he hauled in 38 catches for 505 yards and six touchdowns.
The team also added a pair of RBs in Kentrel Bullock and Jamal Haynes. Bullock gradually saw more work through his career at South Alabama, culminating in a 2025 campaign when he finished with 1,138 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns. Haynes, meanwhile, peaked as a sophomore, when he compiled 1,210 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns. He found the end zone 12 times in 2024, but he was limited to only five touchdowns and 788 yards in 2025.
Dan Morgan: Panthers Discussing Bryce Young Extension Internally
MAY 11: Executives who spoke with SportsBoom’s Jason La Canfora expressed hesitancy about making a big-money commitment to Young at this time. They predicted Carolina will wait at least one more year before authorizing an extension. It will be interesting to see if a push is made by the team this summer to finalize a deal knowing there is time before one needs to be worked out.
MAY 3: The Panthers made the expected move of picking up Bryce Young‘s fifth-year option earlier this week. Attention will now turn to the matter of an extension for the former No. 1 pick.
Young is on track to collect $25.9MM in guaranteed salary for 2027 as a result of Carolina’s decision. The team could elect to wait before making a long-term commitment given the former Heisman winner’s incremental progress at the NFL level. Young himself would welcome an extension, however, and a report from last month indicated the Panthers could oblige.
GM Dan Morgan addressed the Young situation during an interview with Sirius XM’s Adam Schein (audio link). He said a multiyear deal is “something that we’re talking about here internally,” adding “we’ll do it at the right time.” It will thus be interesting to see if negotiations with Young’s camp take place during the coming weeks.
“Obviously he came into a really rough situation in terms of coaching staff, maybe you could say the talent around him wasn’t great as well,” Morgan said of Young. “I think you see him just getting better and better every single year. Understanding the offense, he’s such a good processor, and a guy that’s just a pleasure to have around the building every day. As you see him mature, you see him become a better leader every single year. And the operation’s getting faster every year. So we really feel like the arrow is up with Bryce.”
Young set a new career high in several categories during the 2025 season, although his 188 passing yards per game average and 87.8 passer rating left plenty to be desired. The 24-year-old totaled 23 touchdown passes while helping Carolina win the NFC South, but he added 11 interceptions along the way. Another step forward will be required for Young to be considered among the game’s top quarterbacks and thus justify an extension near the top of the market. 10 passers currently collect between $51MM and $60MM per year on average.
Young could look to join that group when his next deal is signed, especially with the NFL’s salary cap continuing to rise. How his asking price compares to the Panthers’ valuation will be worth monitoring closely, though. Carolina has the ability to wait out the 2026 season before engaging in serious extension talks. Whether or not Morgan and Co. choose to do so will no doubt depend in large part on how internal discussions fare over the near future.
Commanders Re-Sign Antonio Hamilton
Antonio Hamilton made 15 appearances with the Commanders in 2025. The veteran cornerback will again be in position to play for Washington this season.
Hamilton re-signed with the Commanders on Monday, per a team announcement. A veteran of six NFL teams, he will aim for some stability in 2026 by again earning a role in the nation’s capital. Provided that takes place, another heavy special teams workload can again be expected in this case.
Hamilton has previously been a regular on defense, handling a 61% snap share in that regard as a member of the Cardinals in 2022 and ’23. That was followed by a single season in Atlanta, during which time he was used primarily on special teams. Across 15 appearances with the Commanders in 2025, Hamilton was a part-time contributor on defense but saw regular usage in the third phase. The 10-year veteran has logged over 1,900 snaps on special teams during his career.
The cornerback position has seen plenty of turnover this offseason in the case of the Commanders. Marshon Lattimore remains unsigned, while Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene departed in free agency. Washington added Amik Robertson and Ahkello Witherspoon on the open market but did not select any rookies during the draft. It comes as little surprise, then, that a familiar face has been sought out regarding a depth signing late in the offseason.
The Commanders entered Monday with over $43MM in cap space. Hamilton, 33, played for $1.26MM in 2025. This latest contract can be expected to carry a similar value, so Washington will still be able to make several other roster moves moving forward.
Falcons To Sign OL Layden Robinson
Layden Robinson was among the players who took part in the Falcons’ rookie minicamp this past weekend. His showing in that regard has resulted in a deal.
Robinson and Atlanta have agreed to terms, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports. This marks Robinson’s latest opportunity to compete for a roster spot in 2026. He signed a futures deal with the Raiders in January but was waived earlier this month.
A fourth-round pick in 2024, Robinson saw an immediate role with the Patriots. He made 13 appearances and 11 starts at guard as a rookie. Last summer saw him placed on injured reserve, though, and New England eventually moved on midway through the season. Robinson will now look to compete for a depth role up front in Atlanta.
The Falcons’ starting guard tandem is set with Matthew Bergeron and Chris Lindstrom. Both are under contract for 2026 (although Bergeron is a pending free agent for next spring). Robinson will aim to land a backup spot along the interior through OTAs and minicamp into training camp this summer. He saw time at left and right guard during his Patriots run in 2024.
The 25-year-old drew underwhelming PFF reviews in terms of run blocking and pass protection with New England. Robinson will attempt to rebound if he manages to secure a roster spot this summer and sees any playing time with Atlanta. The Falcons entered Monday with nearly $19MM in cap space, and this contract will no doubt check in around the league minimum. There will be room left for further roster tweaks once it is made official.
Jaguars Sign RB Ameer Abdullah
Ameer Abdullah has lined up his next gig. The journeyman running back signed with the Jaguars on Monday, per a team announcement.
Abdullah has seen playing time with five different teams over the years. He will now look to carve out a role on a sixth during offseason work in Jacksonville. A special teams role will no doubt represent his path to a roster spot.
The Jags lost Travis Etienne during free agency, bringing in Chris Rodriguez on the open market. Deejay Dallas – another veteran heavy on special teams experience – was re-signed. Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen are also in place, giving Jacksonville plenty of options in the backfield. 2025 undrafted free agent Ja’Quinden Jackson has been waived as a corresponding move to the Abdullah signing.
Residing in the NFC North during the early stages of his career, Abdullah split most of his time from 2015-21 between the Lions and Vikings. He was in Carolina to close out the 2021 campaign. That was followed by three years as a Raider and then one with the Colts. Abdullah, 33 next month, has not handled a heavy rushing workload in any time recently, but he has contributed in the passing game and on special teams. That will be expected to remain the case in 2026 he if survives roster cuts in Jacksonville.
On Monday, the Jags also announced they have re-signed offensive lineman Sal Wormley. His return resulted in fellow O-lineman Jordan White being placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. As noted by Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union, White was absent from rookie minicamp despite having recently signed as an undrafted free agent. The injury will end his Jaguars tenure before it begins.
Buccaneers To Sign LS Scott Daly
Plenty of unsigned veterans attended rookie minicamps around the NFL this past weekend on a tryout basis. Long snapper Scott Daly was among them.
Daly was in place with the Buccaneers during their rookie camp, as noted by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman. His time there clearly went well, seeing as an agreement has been reached. Auman reports Tampa Bay is signing Daly, and by doing so allowing him to compete for the team’s long snapper position.
Undrafted rookie Wesley Brown was also in place for minicamp, but today’s news certainly points to an uphill battle in his case for remaining on the roster through cutdowns at the end of the summer (if not earlier). Daly will now join incumbent Evan Deckers as a long snapper on the Buccaneers’ roster. Deckers has been in place with Tampa Bay for the past two years.
Daly spent three seasons in Detroit before a two-year run in Chicago. The Notre Dame product was limited to eight games in 2023, but he has otherwise been healthy during his career. Daly, 32, is a veteran of 78 combined regular and postseason contests. That makes him a more experienced option than Deckers, who has totaled 28 games to date.
The Buccaneers found themselves near the bottom of the league in terms of cap space entering Monday. This Daly deal will use up some of the team’s $9.35MM in available funds, but it will no doubt check in at or near the league minimum. Tampa Bay is now in position to carry multiple long snappers into training camp, regardless of what happens with Brown.
Bills Sign OLB Mike Danna
Mike Danna‘s Bills visit has resulted in a deal. The veteran edge rusher signed a one-year contract with Buffalo on Monday, per a team announcement.
Available in free agency since his Chiefs release, Danna did not generate a strong market early in the spring. His recent Bills visit was his only known summit with an interested team. It comes as little surprise an agreement has now been reached, though, with Buffalo seeking further depth along the defensive front.
Buffalo will change to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. That will lead to returnees Greg Rousseau and Michael Hoecht, free agent signing Bradley Chubb and second-round rookie T.J. Parker handling pass rush duties. Danna, 28, will look to chip in on that front with his new team.
The six-year Kansas City contributor might also be used inside, though. The Bills have Ed Oliver and T.J. Sanders on the defensive tackle depth chart, with 2025 third-rounder Landon Jackson a candidate to be used as a defensive end. Danna may also be used in that regard. Either way, he will look to bounce back from an underwhelming two-year span. Danna posted 6.5 sacks in 2023, but that figure fell to 3.5 the following season and just 1.5 in 2025.
That decline in output played a part in the Chiefs’ decision to move on from Danna in a cost-shedding move. Instead of playing out 2026 as the final year of his Kansas City pact, the former fifth-rounder will begin the next phase of his career. Buffalo finished 28th against the run last season, and improving in that regard will be key during Parker’s first year as DC. An uptick in sack production would also be welcomed after the Bills ranked 20th in that regard, though.
Buffalo entered Monday with just over $10MM in cap space. This Danna contract will no doubt represent a low-cost addition, leaving the team with room for further roster tweaks as the offseason continues.
Bears Could Still Add Pass Rusher; Team Was High On CB Colton Hood
The Bears entered the 2026 draft with a major pass rushing need, and our mock draft predicted Chicago would address that need in the first round. However, the team did not use any of its seven picks on a pass rusher, so as Albert Breer of SI.com writes, it would not be surprising to see the Bears fortify their Montez Sweat-fronted EDGE contingent with a veteran at some point in the near future.
There are still a number of recognizable names on the market, including players like Jadeveon Clowney, Cameron Jordan, Joey Bosa, Von Miller, and Haason Reddick. We recently heard Clowney is drawing interest, though it is presently unclear which teams are considering him. As Breer observes, Clowney fits the mold of the long, rugged pass rusher that Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen favors, and Jordan and Allen spent a number of years together with the Saints. Either of those players could be a fit for Chicago, even if (as Breer suggests) such a deal might not come together until we get closer to training camp.
Meanwhile, the team will continue to evaluate Dayo Odeyingbo, whose first season with the Bears was cut short by a torn Achilles. Through eight games in 2025, the former Colt recorded just one sack, and 2024 fifth-rounder Austin Booker – another key piece of Chicago’s pass rushing plans last season – missed time due to injury as well. Booker ultimately posted 4.5 sacks in 10 games, and the Bears tallied the fifth-fewest sacks in the league.
That led to the speculation that GM Ryan Poles would add a true pass rushing talent this offseason, but that has not happened yet (although Poles did at least explore the possibility of acquiring Maxx Crosby from the Raiders). Despite winning the NFC North and narrowly missing a trip to the NFC championship game in 2025, the Bears finished in the bottom-10 in terms of both total defense and scoring defense, so an established EDGE player or two would surely help spur another deep postseason run.
Poles did authorize eight-figure contracts for safety Coby Bryant and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore in free agency, and he further fortified those positions in the draft with S Dillon Thieneman (No. 25 overall) and DT Jordan van den Berg (No. 213). According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Bears believe they got a steal in both players, as they did not expect Thieneman to fall to them and think van den Berg was one of the most talented DTs in his class (his sixth-round status notwithstanding).
Fowler says Chicago was also interested in cornerback Colton Hood, whom the Giants selected with the No. 37 choice. If Thieneman was unavailable, as the Bears thought he would be, Hood may have been the selection at No. 25.