Minor NFL Transactions: 8/22/25
As teams begin to whittle their rosters down to the eventual 53 players, here are a few transactions aside from mass cuts:
Buffalo Bills
- Waived (with injury settlement): WR Jalen Virgil
Denver Broncos
- Waived (with injury settlement): CB Gregory Junior
Detroit Lions
- Released (with injury settlement): OL Keaton Sutherland
Houston Texans
- Released (with injury settlement): TE Dalton Keene
- Waived (with injury settlement): WR Xavier Johnson
New York Jets
- Reverted to IR: CB Ryan Cooper Jr.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Signed: DE Jereme Robinson
- Placed on IR: WR Johnny Wilson (story)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Signed: CB Tre Avery
- Waived (with injury designation): WR Jaden Smith
An important note for cuts moving forward: different from the usual 24-hour waiver period, any players waived between now and the roster cut deadline will remain on the waiver wire, available to be claimed, until Wednesday.
Tanner McKee Likely To Generate Trade Interest; Eagles Not Planning To Move QB
The Eagles did not see much from Kenny Pickett last year, and the team traded the ex-Steelers first-rounder after one season. Tanner McKee served as a central reason for Pickett’s Philadelphia one-and-done.
In the Pickett deal, however, Dorian Thompson-Robinson came back. The defending Super Bowl champions then used a sixth-round pick on Syracuse’s Kyle McCord. Teams almost never — the Browns’ current situation notwithstanding — carry four quarterbacks on their active roster. Many do not carry three, leaving teams likely to look at the Eagles for potential assistance as they set rosters ahead of Week 1.
McKee is on track to be Philly’s top Jalen Hurts backup, but SI.com’s Albert Breer anticipates the team receiving trade interest here. While the Eagles are one of the NFL’s busiest teams on the trade front, Breer notes it would take plenty for them to part with McKee.
Hurts has missed time due to injury in three of his four starter seasons, and he played hurt during much of the 2023 season. Philly carrying a player with three years of experience in Nick Sirianni‘s system — even if the Eagles are on a fourth play-caller in four years — will be important as they arrange their depth chart.
A Stanford alum, McKee is a former sixth-round pick signed through the 2026 season. He saw action in Weeks 17 and 18 last year, sitting behind Pickett for much of the season (but on Philly’s active roster) and receiving the start in Week 18. Facing a Giants team that had starters on the field, McKee took a mostly second-stringer-laden Eagles offense to a 20-13 win. McKee threw two touchdown passes in a 27-for-41, 269-yard showing.
While Thompson-Robinson has impressed at points during training camp and in preseasons, the UCLA alum has been woeful when the games have counted. The Browns have given the ex-fifth-rounder five starts, and he has seen action in 15 games. Thompson-Robinson has posted an alarming 1:10 TD-INT ratio. Considering McCord is a sixth-round rookie, it stands to reason the Eagles will protect McKee ahead of this season.
That said, an exec indicated (via Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz) the Eagles probably are not done on the trade front before Week 1. The Eagles have made some notable trades in recent years, including late-summer moves to add C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2022) and Jahan Dotson (2024). The team also has 10 draft choices in 2026, collecting an additional third-rounder in the Haason Reddick swap and adding either a fourth- or fifth-rounder (due to a conditional pick being exchanged) in the Bryce Huff deal.
The Eagles already swung a summer trade Sunday, acquiring wideout John Metchie from the Texans in a deal that included a Day 3 pick swap and tight end Harrison Bryant going to Houston. Metchie, who said (via AllPHLY.com’s Zach Berman) joins ex-Alabama WR teammate DeVonta Smith. The former second-round Texans draftee is in a contract year. He joins an Eagles team that just lost second-year wideout Johnny Wilson for the season.
Eagles WR Johnny Wilson To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Johnny Wilson will not be available to the Eagles in 2025. The second-year wideout suffered an injury Tuesday and surgery will be required as a result. 
Wilson will undergo a procedure on his knee and ankle, as first reported by Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The surgery will end his season. Wilson missed only one regular season contest as a rookie and suited up for all four playoff games during the Eagles’ run to the Super Bowl.
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During that span, the 24-year-old was a part-time presence on special teams while also chipping in offensively. Wilson logged a 34% snap share on offense, and while that workload only yielded 15 targets he showcased an ability as a run blocker when on the field. Instead of aiming to take a step forward in terms of usage and production, Wilson will now need to turn his attention to recovery.
This news comes shortly after the Eagles swung their second trade of the offseason with the Texans. That swap resulted in receiver John Metchie coming to Philadelphia after three years (and two seasons) in Houston. His role as a part-time contributor could increase in the wake of Wilson’s injury. The Eagles’ top three of A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson is set to remain intact, but their receiver depth has been dealt a blow.
With Wilson no longer in the picture, 2024 fifth-rounder Ainias Smith and undrafted rookie Darius Cooper will look to earn the remaining spots on Philadelphia’s receiver depth chart. Their fates will be learned next week when roster cuts take place.
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/20/25
Here are today’s midweek minor moves:
Arizona Cardinals
- Signed: C Dohnovan West
- Waived: WR Kelly Akharaiyi
Buffalo Bills
- Signed: CB Zy Alexander, RB Elijah Young, G Rush Reimer
- Reverted to IR: CB Te’Cory Couch, WR Kaden Prather
- Waived (with injury designation): RB Jarveon Howard
- Waived: K Caden Davis
Chicago Bears
- Signed: RB Royce Freeman
- Placed on IR: RB Deion Hankins
Denver Broncos
- Signed: DT Michael Dwumfour
- Waived: LB JB Brown
Houston Texans
- Signed: LS Blake Ferguson
- Reverted to IR: WR Xavier Johnson
- Released: TE Tre’ McKitty
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Signed: WR Darius Lassiter
- Waived (with injury designation): WR Joshua Cephus
Los Angeles Rams
- Signed: T John Leglue, OL Mike McAllister
- Reverted to IR: WR Mario Williams
Miami Dolphins
- Activated off active/PUP: TE Darren Waller
Philadelphia Eagles
- Signed: LB Chance Campbell
- Waived: WR Giles Jackson
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Reverted to IR: T Gareth Warren
- Waived (with injury settlement): LB Devin Harper
San Francisco 49ers
- Signed: G Michael Dunn, WR Malik Knowles
- Waived (with injury designation): RB Corey Kiner
- Released: DE Demone Harris
Washington Commanders
- Released (with injury designation): G Julian Good-Jones
- Released (with injury settlement): CB Kevon Seymour
Waller will now be able to officially return to the field today as he attempts to shake off a year’s worth of retirement. Head coach Mike McDaniel expects him back at practice “very soon,” potentially even this week, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
The Bears have landed the services of the veteran Freeman as they deal with absences from D’Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson, Kyle Monangai, and Travis Homer. Hankins had gotten the starting nod in the team’s last preseason game for that same reason, and he’ll now hand off that role to Freeman.
Ferguson, the Dolphins’ former long snapper of the past five years, finally gets a job after his release from Miami. The Texans were really liking what they were seeing out of undrafted rookie Austin Brinkman, but a minor, short-team injury will keep him from the team’s final preseason game, requiring at least a short stay from Ferguson.
Adoree’ Jackson Closing In On Eagles Starting CB Job?
At this time last year, Adoree’ Jackson stood unsigned after the Giants had attempted to go with younger options at cornerback. The team then re-signed Jackson as insurance, but he played a decreased role compared to his prime years.
The Eagles added the former first-round pick much earlier this offseason, signing him to a one-year, $1.76MM deal ($1MM guaranteed). While it appeared Jackson was back as an NFC East insurance option — this time to cover the prospect of Kelee Ringo not showing starter-level form just yet — the third preseason week may be a sign of something more.
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Jackson has worked with the Eagles’ starters during each of the past two practices, per the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane (subscription required). During this time, Ringo has lined up with the defending Super Bowl champions’ second-team defense. Jackson, 30 in September, has 82 starts on his resume. Only five came last season, and he joined Azeez Ojulari in leaving New York for Philadelphia.
Pro Football Focus graded Jackson’s part-time 2024 season well, placing him as a top-40 CB regular. That came after a down 2023, when Jackson was switched to the slot in training camp and then returned to his boundary role in-season. PFF graded Jackson 15th and 31st, respectively, in his first two Giants seasons.
The Eagles signed Jackson after an intended aim to retain Isaiah Rodgers failed; the Vikings signed the 2024 Philly contributor to a two-year, $11MM deal. Jackson did operated as the Giants’ No. 1 corner in 2022, after the team made James Bradberry a cap casualty (paving his road to the Eagles), but did not generate much free agency interest in 2024 or this year. Ringo played behind Rodgers in 2024, seeing 112 snaps.
Jackson or Ringo, in the event the 2023 fourth-rounder can join some of his former Georgia teammates as an Eagles starter, usage also will depend on Cooper DeJean. The fast-emerging defender will be used at multiple positions. Although the slot remains DeJean’s primary role, he has seen time at both safety and outside corner during camp. Vic Fangio said (via McLane) the plan is for DeJean to man the slot in sub-packages, as opposed to a situation where he aligns on the boundary next to another slot player. That makes sense, as it still capitalizes on DeJean’s strengths.
A DeJean-at-safety look would also open a role for a Quinyon Mitchell CB complement, which would give Jackson or Ringo a path to more playing time. The Eagles used a Mitchell-DeJean-Darius Slay CB trio primarily last season, but the team cut both Slay and the injured Bradberry before option bonuses became due this offseason. That set up a Jackson-Ringo battle that is close to wrapping, though the winner will obviously need to maintain solid form to avoid being benched in-season.
Texans Trade WR John Metchie To Eagles For TE Harrison Bryant
After spending last summer as a trade candidate, John Metchie remained in place with the Texans. That will not be the case in 2025, however. 
Houston has agreed to trade the fourth-year receiver to the Eagles, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. One season remains on Metchie’s rookie contract. The 25-year-old Canadian was sidelined for the 2022 season while recovering from Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Since then, he has struggled to carve out a role in the Texans’ passing game. Adding further details on the swap, which is now official, Schefter’s colleague DJ Bien-Aime notes tight end Harrison Bryant is headed the other way.
Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the teams will swap future Day 3 picks they previously exchanged. The Texans will get back their sixth-rounder in 2026, while the Eagles will once again have their own fifth-round selection in that year.
Metchie handled a 29% snap share in 2023, and that figure rose to 45% last season. While looking to earn a role amongst Houston’s more established wideouts, the Alabama product recorded 254 yards and one touchdown on 24 catches. Entering a contract year, an uptick in production will be sought out in Philadelphia (although the team’s WR depth will of course make that challenging).
The Super Bowl champions will once again have A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith atop the depth chart in 2025. Philadelphia also has Jahan Dotson – acquired via trade almost exactly one year ago – in the fold. Metchie will look to earn a role behind that trio and alongside Terrace Marshall Jr. as well as 2024 draftees Ainias Smith and Johnny Wilson. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports the 49ers also made an offer for Metchie, but the Eagles’ proposal was better.
Houston’s receiver room still includes Nico Collins, but the Pro Bowler will have a much different supporting cast around him compared to 2024. Stefon Diggs departed in free agency, while Tank Dell is not expected to play this season as he recovers from a major knee injury. The Texans swung an intra-divisional trade for Christian Kirk in the spring before adding Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel during the draft. Both Iowa State rookies figure to play a role on offense early and often in their careers.
Bryant played out his rookie contract with the Browns before spending 2024 in Vegas. The 27-year-old signed with the Eagles in March. Before seeing any regular season game action with his new team, however, Bryant finds himself on the move. Like Metchie, he is a pending 2026 free agent. Bryant will now join a Texans TE room which lost Brevin Jordan for the season recently. He will look to step in as a backup to Dalton Schultz.
The Texans and Eagles worked out a trade earlier this offseason, with safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and guard Kenyon Green being swapped. The teams have repeated a player-for-player trade shortly before the deadline for roster cuts. Now, both Metchie and Bryant will spend the coming weeks acclimating to their new teams while looking to help their market values for next spring.
Eagles LG Landon Dickerson Undergoes Meniscus Surgery
AUGUST 13, 11:40am: Dickerson underwent surgery Wednesday, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz tweets. Although the All-Pro returning by Week 1 may be a longshot proposition, Schultz adds the team is aiming for a reemergence during the early part of the regular season.
AUGUST 11, 4:03pm: The best-case scenario has emerged for Dickerson and the Eagles. Minor surgery will take place soon, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. Depending on how Dickerson recovers, he could be available for Week 1. Even if not, a short-term timetable is in place for him to be back in the fold.
1:48pm: Landon Dickerson was carted off the field with a right leg injury during practice on Sunday, as detailed by ESPN’s Tim McManus. It quickly became clear testing would be needed on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. 
The latest update on the matter comes from McManus’ colleague Adam Schefter, who reports Dickerson is believed to have suffered a meniscus injury in his right knee. The next step for all involved will include additional opinions being sought out to determine the best course of action. That, in turn, will determine how long the Pro Bowler is sidelined.
Exact details are often critical in cases such as this. A meniscus trim includes missed time but would allow for a return to action during the regular season given the timing of Dickerson’s injury. A full meniscus tear could, on the other hand, result in season-ending surgery. That proved to be the case last year with Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, whose tear occurred during the 2024 preseason.
Of course, any missed time on the part of Dickerson would be critical for the defending Super Bowl champions. The 26-year-old has operated as a full-time starter during each of his four Philadelphia seasons, and he has collected a Pro Bowl nod every year since 2022. Dickerson inked a four-year, $84MM extension last February; at the time, that deal was the most lucrative in NFL history for a guard. The former second-rounder is under contract through 2028 and will be expected to remain a foundational member of the Eagles’ O-line over that span.
In addition to the Dickerson extension, last offseason saw Philadelphia take a one-year flier on Mekhi Becton. The former Jets first-rounder struggled at tackle to begin his career, but a move to right guard produced the best season of his NFL tenure. Becton landed a raise on a Chargers pact this spring, but his departure created a first-team vacancy up front for the Eagles. Losing Dickerson for any extended period would test the team’s depth at the guard position even further.
Tyler Steen entered training camp as the favorite to replace Becton at right guard, but the Eagles’ plans up front could change depending on Dickerson’s prognosis. Philadelphia has veteran Matt Pryor as well as trade acquisition Kenyon Green in place as depth options along the interior. Pryor has 92 appearances and 39 starts to his name. Green – the 15th overall pick in 2022 – struggled as a rookie before missing the 2023 season and then failing to develop as hoped last year. Both Pryor and Green are pending 2026 free agents.
Injuries were a cause for concern during Dickerson’s time at Alabama. He has managed to avoid serious missed time so far at the NFL level, but that run of availability could come to an end in 2025 depending on how this situation plays out.
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/12/25
Here are the latest minor moves from around the league:
Arizona Cardinals
- Signed: WR Kelly Akharaiyi
- Placed on IR: WR Trishton Jackson
- Awarded via waivers: OL Roy Mbaeteka
Buffalo Bills
- Signed: S Tre Herndon
- Released: TE Matt Sokol
Chicago Bears
- Waived: WR John Jackson, K Jonathan Kim
- Waived/injured: S Major Burns
- Placed on IR: CB Shaun Wade
- Signed: S Millard Bradford, CB Mekhi Garner, CB Kaleb Hayes, S Mark Perry
Cleveland Browns
- Signed: DE Titus Leo
- Waived: WR Chase Cota
Denver Broncos
- Activated from active/PUP list: WR A.T. Perry
Green Bay Packers
- Awarded via waivers: WR Kawaan Baker
- Signed: RB Tyrion Davis-Price
Houston Texans
- Signed: OT Conor McDermott
Minnesota Vikings
- Waived: LB Brian Asamoah
- Waived/injured: C Zeke Correll
New England Patriots
- Signed: RB Shane Watts
- Waived/injured: RB Deneric Prince
Philadelphia Eagles
- Signed: DT Justin Rogers
- Waived: LS Christian Johnstone
Seattle Seahawks
- Signed: LB Alphonzo Tuputala
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Waived: K Ryan Coe
- Waived/injured: QB Michael Pratt
Tennessee Titans
- Signed: LB Khaleke Hudson
- Waived: LB David Gbenda
- Waived/injured: Anfernee Orji
Mbaeteka was waived by the Browns on Monday and quickly found a new home in Arizona. The Nigeria native has an international player exemption, per Howard Balzer of CardsWire, allowing the Cardinals to carry 91 players on their preseason roster. The exemption also makes Mbaeteka eligible to be an extra 17th player on the team’s practice squad.
Herndon, 29, will add some defensive back depth to Buffalo’s secondary. Interestingly, the Bills listed Herndon as a safety when they announced his signing, though the seven-year veteran has primarily played both outside and slot cornerback throughout his career.
Price, a 49ers third-round pick in 2022, has only played 105 total snaps in his first three NFL seasons. In Green Bay, he’ll fight for a roster spot in the Packers’ backfield behind Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson, and MarShawn Lloyd.
Asamoah’s release by the Vikings was a bit of a surprise given that the 2022 third-rounder has appeared in 46 games over the last three seasons, primarily as a core special teams contributor. However, he had yet to develop into a reliable defender in Brian Flores‘ scheme and will look to compete for a role elsewhere.
Johnstone’s release signals that offseason signing Charley Hughlett will be the Eagles’ long snapper for the 2025 season.
NFC East Notes: Eagles, Campbell, Cowboys, Revel, Nabers, Giants, Miller
The Eagles nearly pulled off a trade with the Chargers to climb 10 spots, to No. 22, in the first round. It turns out, the defending Super Bowl champions were in talks to move as high as No. 18. While it could have been interpreted as an effort to land a prospect higher on the board, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler notes the Eagles’ attempts were aimed at ensuring Jihaad Campbell became Philly-bound. Teams’ concerns about Campbell’s medicals affected his fall down the board, and the Eagles ended up moving up just one spot (via the Chiefs) to obtain Campbell.
This amounted to essentially a free fifth-round pick going to the AFC champions, who had their eyes on tackle Josh Simmons. Campbell rehabbed from shoulder surgery in time for an early-camp push to start alongside Zack Baun. Barring another setback, it would stand to reason the Alabama product will beat out Jeremiah Trotter Jr. for that role to open the season.
Here is the latest from the NFC East:
- In non-Micah Parsons Cowboys news, the team still is operating without two of its top three cornerbacks. While Trevon Diggs rehabs another knee injury that may lead to a delayed start to the season, Shavon Revel has yet to debut at practice because of an ACL tear suffered early during his final East Carolina season. Jerry Jones said (via The Athletic’s Jon Machota) the third-rounder is making progress, but a return timeline is elusive here. Revel’s father recently weighed in on the situation, labeling (via 105.3 The Fan’s Gavin Dawson) his son roughly six to eight weeks from returning. This would put the reserve/NFI list in play; such a move would shelve Revel for at least four games. Diggs is aiming to avoid the reserve/PUP list. These developments are affecting a Cowboys secondary that also has second-year backup Caelen Carson out for at least a month with a hyperextended knee, pointing trade pickup Kaiir Elam toward an expanded role.
- Malik Nabers has been dealing with a toe issue since his LSU days. It caused him to miss the Giants‘ offseason program. No surgery has addressed this problem yet, but the team has not ruled that out. The murky situation is now leading to reduced practice time at training camp, according to ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan. Nabers, who also dealt with a shoulder issue during camp, frequently can be seen tending to his toe during practices; Giants trainers are helping him along as well. For his part, Nabers said he is “feeling great” and ready to build on last year’s impressive rookie season. With this being more of a management issue, the second-year wideout’s toe looks appears likely to continue as a talking point moving forward.
- The Commanders‘ $6.1MM Von Miller contract includes $4.4MM in incentives. Sack-based bumps are present here, as Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio notes those start at the seven-sack threshold. Seven sacks lands Miller $500K, while another $500K would come his way by reaching nine. A total of $2.5MM is available through sacks. A Pro Bowl nod would bring another $500K, Florio adds. If Miller reaches 11 sacks and Washington wins its first NFC championship since 1991, Miller would receive another $700K. A Super Bowl win following an 11-sack Miller season would net the future Hall of Famer another $700K.
- Jake Ferguson‘s four-year, $50MM Cowboys extension includes $30MM in total guarantees and ties him for the NFL’s seventh-highest-paid tight end; Florio confirms the full guarantee number is $21.41MM. Ferguson’s 2025 and ’26 base salaries are guaranteed at signing; his 2027 base ($6.25MM) shifts from an injury guarantee to a full guarantee in March 2027. The contract includes a $9.75MM 2028 option bonus, which is nonguaranteed, though Florio adds $1.59MM of Ferguson’s $2MM 2028 base salary is guaranteed for injury at signing. The deal includes another $9.75MM option bonus in 2029, with a $2MM base salary for that year as well. Neither 2029 figure is guaranteed. The Cowboys could cut Ferguson in 2027 with a $7.2MM dead money charge.
Raiders Trade CB Jakorian Bennett To Eagles For DT Thomas Booker
In a rare preseason player-for-player deal, the Raiders are trading cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles in return for defensive tackle Thomas Booker, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Both players will have to pass a physical for the trade to go through, according to The Athletic’s Brooks Kubena.
Bennett, a 2023 fourth-round pick, started four games as a rookie before stepping into a bigger role with seven starts in 2024. He commanded a 71% snap share in the Raiders’ first 10 games before a shoulder injury sidelined him for the rest of the year. Despite seeming to prove himself in Las Vegas, Bennett may not have fit into new head coach Pete Carroll‘s plans for this season.
The Raiders are confident in their other cornerbacks, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, including free agent signing and projected starter Eric Stokes. Bennett had been working consistently with the Raiders’ second-string defense, per ESPN.com’s Ryan McFadden. Stokes and third-round rookie Darien Porter had been receiving most of the first-team reps, and Bennett will receive a fresh start. Two years remain on his rookie contract.
In Philadelphia, Bennett is expected to compete for the Eagles’ open outside cornerback job with Kelee Ringo and Adoree’ Jackson, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has indicated that neither player has stood out at this point, and Bennett could mix up the competition further.
Booker, meanwhile, was deemed surplus to requirements in the Eagles’ talented young defensive line room with players like Gabe Hall and Byron Young impressing in training camp, per the Inquirer’s EJ Smith. Originally a 2022 fifth-round pick by the Texans, Booker appeared in 10 games as a rookie but was waived during roster cuts in 2023. He spent the year on the Eagles’ practice squad, earned a 53-man roster spot in 2024, and appeared in every game during the team’s championship season.
Booker will now join a Raiders defensive line room that just lost Christian Wilkins as well as 2024 starter John Jenkins earlier in the offseason. Adam Butler, Jonah Laulu, and Zachary Carter are all returning from last year’s unit with a handful of inexpensive veterans and rookies behind them. Booker will join that group competing for a depth role, though his 53-man roster chances are boosted by the fact that the Raiders moved to acquire him.