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Cardinals Cut 10 Players

August 30th, 2021 at 9:57am CST by Zachary Links

The Cardinals got a jump on their roster housekeeping today. In advance of Tuesday’s 53-man deadline, they cut:

OL Shaq Calhoun
RB Tavien Feaster
WR KeeSean Johnson
OL Michal Menet
DL Cam Murray
CB Picasso Nelson
WR A.J. Richardson
LB Evan Weaver
P Ryan Winslow
LB Bryson Young

Johnson, a 2019 sixth-rounder, was pushing for the final wide receiver slot on the Week 1 roster. Instead, he was leapfrogged by Andy Isabella, Greg Dortch, and Antoine Wesley. All three are still on the roster as of this writing, but nothing is guaranteed for any of them beyond tomorrow. Johnson, 25 in October, registered 15 catches for 173 yards in eight games last year.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/6/21

January 6th, 2021 at 6:16pm CST by Ben Levine

We’ll keep track of the latest reserve/futures deals here:

Arizona Cardinals

TE Ian Bunting, G Deion Calhoun, DT Michael Dogbe, WR Rico Gafford, G Sean Harlow, WR Krishawn Hogan, K Brett Maher, G Koda Martin, S Chris Miller, DE Shareef Miller, RB Khalfani Muhammad, CB Picasso Nelson, DT David Parry, WR A.J. Richardson, LB Terrance Smith, LB Reggie Walker, WR JoJo Ward, LB Evan Weaver, WR Isaac Whitney, CB Jace Whittaker

Denver Broncos

OL Patrick Morris

Indianapolis Colts

CB Nick Nelson, TE Jordan Thomas

Las Vegas Raiders

TE Nick Bowers, K Dominik Eberle, DB Rashaan Gaulden, DE Gerri Green, OL Jaryd Jones-Smith, OL Erik Magnuson, LS Liam McCullough, LB James Onwualu, DT Niles Scott, OT Kamaal Seymour, CB Kemah Siverand, LB Javin White

Miami Dolphins

DE Nick Coe, S Brian Cole, CB Javaris Davis, CB Tino Ellis, C Tyler Gauthier, LB Kylan Johnson, WR Kirk Merritt, TE Chris Myarick, OG Durval Queiroz Neto, DE Tyshun Render, QB Reid Sinnett, LS Rex Sunahara

New England Patriots

LB Michael Pinckney

New York Giants

RB Jordan Chunn

San Francisco 49ers

TE Chase Harrell, DB Jared Mayden

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/22/20

December 22nd, 2020 at 6:05pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s practice squad decisions:

Arizona Cardinals

Placed on practice squad injured list: WR A.J. Richardson
Released: DL P.J. Johnson

Atlanta Falcons

Placed on practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Anthony Edwards

Baltimore Ravens

Released: WR Gary Jennings

Carolina Panthers

Activated off practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list: WR Ishmael Hyman

Chicago Bears

Signed: RB Spencer Ware
Activated off practice squad injured list: WR Thomas Ives

Cleveland Browns

Placed on practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list: DB Elijah Benton

Detroit Lions

Signed: C Jon Toth
Released: OL Marcus Martin
Placed on practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Anthony Pittman

Green Bay Packers

Signed: K J.J. Molson
Released: OL Anthony Fabiano

Houston Texans

Signed: DL Willie Henry, CB Brandon Williams

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: RB Elijah McGuire

Las Vegas Raiders

Placed on practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list: DE David Irving

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: DB Dee Virgin
Placed on practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list: DT Marquise Copeland, LB Derrick Moncrief

Miami Dolphins

Signed: WR Marcus Kemp

New Orleans Saints

Signed: TE Garrett Griffin, QB Trevor Siemian

New York Giants

Signed: S Montre Hartage

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: RB Tyler Gaffney
Placed on practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list: QB Josh Johnson, WR Kevin White

Seattle Seahawks

Released: OL Andrew Jones

Washington Football Team

Signed: WR Jeff Badet

Reserve/Futures Contracts: 12/30/19

December 30th, 2019 at 7:26pm CST by Ben Levine

With the regular season behind us, teams can start signing players to reserve/futures contract. This ties the player to the team’s 90-man offseason roster.

Several teams have already started completing these deals, which we’ve compiled below:

Arizona Cardinals

WR Johnnie Dixon, DL Lyndon Johnson, OL Sam Jones, WR A.J. Richardson, CB Sojourn Shelton, CB Duke Thomas

Carolina Panthers

S Quin Blanding, K Elliott Fry, CB Dominique Hatfield, TE Temarrick Hemingway, WR Damion Jeanpiere, T Tyler Marz, T Aaron Monteiro, RB Marcus Murphy, LB Sione Teuhema

Denver Broncos

OT Ka’John Armstrong, WR Trinity Benson, OLB Malik Carney, TE Bug Howard, S PJ Locke, WR Kelvin McKnight, RB Khalfani Muhammad, S Tyvis Powell, QB Brett Rypien, DL Jay-Tee Tiuli

Indianapolis Colts

WR Zach Pascal, TE Mo Alie-Cox, K Chase McLaughlin

New York Giants

FB George Aston, WR Alex Bachman, DB Derrick Baity, RB Jon Hilliman, LS Drew Scott, P Sean Smith, C Tanner Volson, WR Reggie White, DE Kevin Wilkins, OT Nate Wozniak

New York Jets

P Ian Berryman, LB Ahmad Gooden, WR Keon Hatcher, DE Bronson Kaufusi, OL Corbin Kaufusi, OL Brad Lundblade, OL James Murray, LB Wyatt Ray, QB Mike White

Pittsburgh Steelers

QB J.T. Barrett, WR Jamal Custis, OT Christian DiLauro, OT Derwin Gray, WR Quadree Henderson, S Tray Matthews, DE Henry Mondeaux, CB Alexander Myres, TE Kevin Rader, TE Christian Scotland-Williamson, RB Ralph Webb

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

C Anthony Fabiano, DL Jeremiah Ledbetter, CB Herb Miller

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/30/19

September 30th, 2019 at 8:06pm CST by Zachary Links

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR A.J. Richardson
Placed on PS-IR: WR Johnnie Dixon

Detroit Lions

Signed: DE Jonathan Wynn
Released: DT Ray Smith

Green Bay Packers

Signed: LB B.J. Bello
Released: LB Brady Sheldon

Houston Texans

Signed: DB Jonathan Owens
Released: S Austin Exford

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: CB D.J. White

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/2/19

September 2nd, 2019 at 11:33am CST by Zachary Links

We’ll keep track of Monday’s practice squad moves here:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LB Jamal Carter, WR Brandon Powell

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: G Sam Jones
Released: QB Drew Anderson, WR A.J. Richardson

Buffalo Bills

Signed: QB Davis Webb, WR Tyron Johnson, LB Nate Hall

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: OT Wyatt Miller

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: WR Ventell Bryant, QB Clayton Thorson

Detroit Lions

Signed: LB Jason Cabinda
Released: TE Austin Traylor

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: LB Jamal Davis, RB Quinton Flowers, DT Brian Price, WR Chad Williams

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: QB Chase Litton

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: DB Alex Brown, LB Emmanuel Smith, DE Cameron Malveaux, DB Torry McTyer

Miami Dolphins

Signed: OT Zach Sterup, LB Terrill Hanks

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: WR Davion Davis

New England Patriots

Signed: DE Gerri Green, G Najee Toran, G Colby Gossett
Released: OT Tyree St. Louis

New York Giants

Signed:CB Corn Elder, WR David Sills

New York Jets

Signed: RB Josh Adams and TE Ian Bunting WR/KR Greg Dortch

Oakland Raiders

Signed: WR Marcell Ateman, DE Quinton Bell, G Lester Cotton, Sr., RB Damarea Crockett, WR Rico Gafford, CB Dylan Mabin, CB Nick Nelson, LB Justin Phillips, DT Anthony Rush, TE Eric Saubert

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: CB Craig James

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: WR Johnny Holton

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: OT Ryan Pope

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: CB Ryan Neal, OL Kahlil McKenzie, DE Jachai Polite

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: TE Jordan Leggett, RB Tony Brooks-James

Washington Redskins

Signed: LB Chris Odom

Sunday NFL Transactions: NFC West

September 1st, 2019 at 5:23pm CST by Rory Parks

Listed below are the Sunday roster moves for the four NFC West teams. Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline yesterday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters, claiming players off waivers or signing guys who clear waivers. Those transactions for the Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks and 49ers are noted below.

Additionally, teams can begin constructing their 10-man practice squads today. You can check out our glossary entry on practice squads to brush up on those changes, as well as all the other guidelines that govern the 10-man units, whose players practice with the team but aren’t eligible to suit up on Sundays.

Here are Sunday’s NFC West transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day.

Arizona Cardinals

Claimed:
- DE Jonathan Bullard
- T Justin Murray
- DB Kevin Peterson
- T Brett Toth
- DB Charles Washington
Signed:
- DE Cassius Marsh (story)
Waived:
- RB T.J. Logan
- LB Pete Robertson
- LB Tanner Vallejo
Signed to practice squad:
- QB Drew Anderson
- LB Dante Booker
- CB Nate Brooks
- TE Darrell Daniels
- LB Vontarrius Dora
- WR A.J. Richardson
- TE Caleb Wilson

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to practice squad:
- LB Dakota Allen
- TE Kendall Blanton
- TE Chandler Brewer
- DT Marquise Copeland
- DB Donte Deayon
- DE Landis Durham
- RB John Kelly
- OL Jeremiah Kolone
- S Jake Gervase
- QB John Wolford

San Francisco 49ers

Signed:
- DB Antone Exum
Placed on IR:
- DE Kentavius Street
Signed to practice squad:
- LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
- DT Kevin Givens
- S Marcell Harris
- TE Daniel Helm
- WR Malik Henry
- LB Elijah Lee
- G Ross Reynolds
- DE Jeremiah Valoaga
- RB Jeff Wilson

Seattle Seahawks

Signed to practice squad:
- WR Jazz Ferguson
- WR Terry Wright
- TE Jacob Hollister
- CB Simeon Thomas
- G Jordan Roos
- T Elijah Nkansah

Cardinals Reach 53-Man Max

August 31st, 2019 at 6:48pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg

Arizona has officially announced their cuts. Notably, the Cardinals trimmed their roster all the way down to 51 players, which they said was in preparation for waiver claims on Sunday. Arizona has first priority in the waiver order, so they’ll almost certainly be claiming some players.

The biggest name on this list is probably tight end Ricky Seals-Jones. He showed a lot of promise as an undrafted rookie in 2017, and was a favorite of Bruce Arians. He fell out of favor when Arians retired, and the new staff didn’t take as kindly to him. Seals-Jones has flashed serious potential, so he should land on his feet soon. Pharoh Cooper was a 2017 All-Pro selection for his return prowess, and the Cardinals claimed him off waivers from the Rams late last season. Three other teams also put in claims for Cooper at the time, so maybe one of them will scoop him up now. Receiver Chad Williams was the team’s third-round pick in 2017, but he barely got on the field during his two seasons in the desert.

QB Drew Anderson

QB Charles Kanoff

RB Wes Hills (injury settlement)

RB Dontae Strickland

WR Pharoh Cooper

WR Chad Williams

WR A.J. Richardson

WR Isaac Zico

OL Rees Odhiambo (waived/injured)

OL Colby Gossett

OL Coleman Shelton

OL William Sweet (waived/injured)

OL Parker Ehinger

OL Patrick Lawrence

OL Jacob Ohnesorge

TE Ricky Seals-Jones

TE Darrell Daniels

TE Caleb Wilson

TE Drew Belcher

DL Bruce Hector

DL Pasoni Tasini

DL Siupeli Anau

DL Sterling Bailey

LB Vontarrius Dora

LB Cameron Malveaux

LB Pita Taumoepenu (waived/injured)

LB Dante Booker

S Jonathan Owens

S Tyler Sigler

CB Brandon Williams (waived/injured)

CB Nate Brooks

CB Deatrick Nichols

P Ryan Winslow

Cardinals Sign 12 UDFAs

April 29th, 2019 at 6:53pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Cardinals became the latest team to unveil their UDFA class. Twelve players comprise Arizona’s post-draft group. Here is the full list:

Drew Anderson, QB (Murray State)
Drew Belcher, TE (Maine)
Dante Booker, LB (Ohio State)
Miles Brown, DL (Wofford)
Tariq Cole, OL (Rutgers)
James Folston, LB (Pittsburgh)
Ryan Pulley, CB (Arkansas)
A.J. Richardson, WR (Boise State)
William Sweet, OL (North Carolina)
Immanuel Turner, DL (Louisiana Tech)
Xavier Turner, (Tarleton State)
Jerome Washington, TE (Rutgers)

Although Charles Clay joined a group including Ricky Seals-Jones, before Caleb Wilson became a Cardinal in the seventh round, the Cards added two more tight ends Monday in Belcher and Washington. A former quarterback, Belcher helped Maine to the Division I-FCS semifinals, catching 46 passes for 357 yards last season. Washington transferred from Miami to Rutgers but did not exceed 300 yards in a season in college. Kliff Kingsbury‘s offense may not feature as much tight end work as Arizona’s previous attack did, with four- and five-wide receiver sets expected more often.

Anderson attended four schools — San Diego State, Diablo Valley (Calif.) College, Buffalo and Murray State — and although he only played in five games for the Bulls, one of those was a 597-yard, seven-touchdown pass performance in 2017. He threw for 2,864 yards with the Racers last season, in addition to 20 TD passes, and added 225 rushing yards. Anderson joins Kyler Murray, Brett Hundley and 2018 UDFA Chad Kanoff as Cardinals quarterbacks.