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NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/8/24

January 8th, 2024 at 9:24pm CST by Ben Levine

Many teams have started signing players to reserve/futures contracts, allowing organization to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts:

Arizona Cardinals

WR Andre Baccellia, OL Jackson Barton, WR Kaden Davis, OL Marquis Hayes, RB Tony Jones, TE Bernhard Seikovits, WR Jeff Smith, CB Quavian White

Atlanta Falcons

OL Barry Wesley

Carolina Panthers

RB Mike Boone, RB Spencer Brown, WR Jalen Camp, RB Tarik Cohen, CB Lamar Jackson, TE Jordan Matthews, CB AJ Parker, TE Chris Pierce, WR Cam Sims, OT Badara Traore, DE Raequan Williams

Chicago Bears

LB Micah Baskerville, TE Stephen Carlson, OL Jerome Carvin, DB Adrian Colbert, OL Aviante Collins, DL Michael Dwumfour, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Roy Mbaeteka, OL Bill Murray, WR Nsimba Webster

Cincinnati Bengals

DT Domenique Davis, CB Allan George, C Nate Gilliam, DE Jeff Gunter, LB Shaka Heyward, WR Shedrick Jackson, G Jaxson Kirkland, WR Kwamie Lassiter II, WR Kendric Pryor

Denver Broncos

RB Tyler Badie, QB Ben DiNucci, OT Demontrey Jacobs, S Devon Key, CB Reese Taylor

Indianapolis Colts

LB Austin Ajiake, LB Liam Anderson, WR Tyrie Cleveland, S Marcel Dabo, WR Ethan Fernea, G Arlington Hambright, TE Jordan Murray, RB Zavier Scott, TE Eric Tomlinson

Las Vegas Raiders

DE David Agoha, CB Cornell Armstrong, QB Anthony Brown, OT D.J. Fluker, TE Cole Fotheringham, S Jaydon Grant, DT Marquan McCall, RB Sincere McCormick, OT Jalen McKenzie, TE John Samuel Shenker, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, DE Elerson Smith, DE Charles Snowden, CB Sam Webb, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Minnesota Vikings

LB Abraham Beauplan, G Henry Byrd, OT Coy Cronk, WR N’Keal Harry, WR Trishton Jackson, RB DeWayne McBride, G Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas, CB Jaylin Williams, CB Joejuan Williams, G Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas

New England Patriots

DE William Bradley-King, LB Joe Giles-Harris, DB Azizi Hearn, DT Trysten Hill, WR T.J. Luther, OT Andrew Stueber, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

New Orleans Saints

RB James Robinson

New York Giants

DT Ryder Anderson, OT Yodny Cajuste, DB Kaleb Hayes, WR Dennis Houston, RB Deon Jackson, LB Dyontae Johnson, LB Jeremiah Martin, G Jalen Mayfield, OL Joshua Miles, DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver

New York Jets

OL Obinna Eze, OL Vitaliy Gurman, CB Tae Hayes, DL Manny Jones, RB Jacques Patrick, K Austin Seibert, DL Marquiss Spencer, WR Malik Taylor

Seattle Seahawks

LB Levi Bell, NT Matthew Gotel, RB Bryant Koback, TE Tyler Mabry, S Jonathan Sutherland, WR Cody White, WR Easop Winston Jr.

Tennessee Titans

CB Shyheim Carter, DB Tay Gowan, WR Tre’Shaun Harrison, TE Thomas Odukoya, LB Thomas Rush, G Lachavious Simmons

Washington Commanders

LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, WR Davion Davis, CB D’Angelo Mandell

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/30/23

October 30th, 2023 at 6:16pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad transactions:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LB Donavan Mutin
Released: P Pat O’Donnell

Chicago Bears

Signed: OT Aviante Collins

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: S Tyreque Jones
Released: DT Ross Blacklock

Miami Dolphins

Signed: CB Parry Nickerson
Released: CB Mark Milton

New York Giants

Signed: CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Mykal Walker
Released: LB Caleb Johnson

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: C Joey Hunt
Released: OL Greg Eiland

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: CB Derrek Pitts
Released: LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle

Mykal Walker has found a new home after getting cut by the Raiders last week. The former fourth-round pick spent the first three seasons of his career with the Falcons, including a 2022 campaign where he collected a career-high 107 tackles in 16 games (12 starts). However, since that breakout season, the linebacker has struggled to hold a job. He was waived by Atlanta back in August and was claimed by the Bears, but Chicago ended up cutting him at the end of the preseason. Walker later joined the Raiders practice squad and spent about a month in Las Vegas.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/28/23

October 28th, 2023 at 7:57pm CST by Adam La Rose

Here are the gameday elevations and other minor moves made around the league in advance of Week 8:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Placed on IR: G Elijah Wilkinson
Elevated: DL Ben Stille, RB Damien Williams,

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: LB Andre Smith

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from IR: WR Tylan Wallace
Elevated: S DeAndre Houston-Carson, RB Owen Wright

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: S Matthias Farley, OLB Eku Leota

Chicago Bears

Activated from IR: DE Khalid Kareem
Released: T Aviante Collins

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: OT Ty Nsekhe, RB Jordan Wilkins

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: LB Rashaan Evans, TE Eric Saubert

Denver Broncos

Elevated: WR Tre’Quan Smith
Placed on IR: WR Brandon Johnson

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: DT Hassan Ridgeway
Released: LB Cory Littleton
Elevated: CB D’Angelo Ross

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: DT McTelvin Agim, CB Chris Lammons

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: CB Tevaughn Campbell

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: S Deon Bush
Placed on IR: LB Nick Bolton (story)

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: WR Alex Erickson

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: RB Darrell Henderson

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: WR Trishton Jackson
Elevated: LB Nick Vigil

New England Patriots

Elevated: OL Conor McDermott

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: WR Gunner Olszewski (story)
Elevated: QB Tommy DeVito, OLB Oshane Ximines

New York Jets

Elevated: WR Malik Taylor, OL Xavier Newman

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: WR Julio Jones

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: CB Kendall Sheffield, WR Willie Snead

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from suspension: WR Dee Eskridge
Released: C Joey Hunt
Elevated: OL Jason Peters

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: CB Eric Garror, DL Jaleel Johnson
Waived: LB Chance Campbell, CB Shyheim Carter
Elevated: LB Joe Jones, RB Jonathan Ward

Washington Commanders

Signed to active roster: FB Alex Armah
Elevated: CB Tariq Castro-Fields, LB Jabril Cox

Wilkinson’s loss will be notable for the Cardinals, given his status as an entrenched starter at the left guard spot. The 28-year-old joined Arizona on a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum in free agency after stints in Denver, Chicago and Atlanta. Trystan Colon replaced him in the starting lineup in Week 7, and that will likely continue for the time being. Wilkinson will be out for at least four weeks as a result of the IR move.

Ridgeway has been out since Week 1, his Texans debut. The former 49er joined the Texans in a move which allowed him to continue working under head coach DeMeco Ryans. Ridgeway ended last season on IR, so he will be looking for an extended run of availability in his new home. A veteran of 78 games (and 19 starts), he will aim to carve out a rotational role up front.

Peters was brought in by the Seahawks while they were dealing with injury problems at both tackle spots. Blindside blocker Charles Cross has since returned, so Peters’ most familiar spot will not be available if he is to make his Seattle debut on Sunday. The fact the latter is healthy and in game shape does mean, however, that he will be eligible to play in a 19th NFL season.

Bears Move LT Braxton Jones To IR

September 20th, 2023 at 12:31pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Bears now have two starting offensive linemen on IR. Braxton Jones joined Teven Jenkins on the injured list Wednesday. The second-year left tackle sustained a neck injury.

Jones has started all 19 NFL games he has played, going from Division I-FCS-produced fifth-round pick to the Bears’ Week 1 blindside starter last year. He now must miss at least four contests. Larry Borom, a previous Chicago starter, and Ja’Tyre Carter reside as replacement options, per Matt Eberflus.

Not only has Jones never missed a game, he has been on the field for every Bears offensive snap since debuting last year. But the Southern Utah alum’s career will pause for the time being. While Jenkins was once viewed as a left tackle, Jones has since taken over the role. The guard move has proven effective for Jenkins, with the 2021 second-rounder showing far more promise inside. Jenkins is out until at least Week 5; Wednesday’s transaction will sideline Jones until at least Week 7.

The Bears, who also played without free agent signing Nate Davis in Week 2, have Jones and Jenkins installed as staples on a reconstructed O-line. Jenkins is set to move to left guard upon return, joining Cody Whitehair in changing positions. Though, Whitehair — tabbed to move back to center — is still at guard due to Jenkins’ injury. The Bears have used 2022 free agency pickup Lucas Patrick at center to start the season. Jones, however, was the only Bears starting blocker asked to stay in the same position he played last season.

A 2021 fifth-round pick out of Missouri, Borom has 17 starts on his NFL resume. The Bears have primarily used Borom at right tackle, though he did not hang onto the gig to close last season. Riley Reiff replaced Borom during the 2022 slate, and even after Reiff departed in free agency this year, Wright coming off the board at No. 10 overall gave him a clear path to the first-string gig. Carter, a 2022 seventh-rounder, filled in for Davis last week but has only played in four career games.

To replace Jones on their 53-man roster, the Bears signed tackle Aviante Collins off their practice squad. Despite entering the NFL as a 2017 UDFA, Collins has played in just seven career games. He most recently saw time as a Cowboys backup last season.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/16/23

September 16th, 2023 at 8:14pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s callups and adjustments heading into Week 2:

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: RB Godwin Igwebuike, LB Andre Smith

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted from practice squad: RB Melvin Gordon, C Sam Mustipher

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: T Aviante Collins

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: CB C.J. Goodwin, C Brock Hoffman

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: CB Chase Lucas
Promoted from practice squad: G Kayode Awosika
Placed on IR: CB Khalil Dorsey, DE Josh Paschal

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: S Innis Gaines, RB Patrick Taylor

Houston Texans

Signed to active roster: G Michael Deiter
Promoted from practice squad: T Austin Deculus, S DeAndre Houston-Carson
Waived: DE Derek Rivers

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: G Arlington Hambright, WR Juwann Winfree

Jacksonville Jaguars

Placed on IR: CB Gregory Junior

Kansas City Chiefs

Activated: DT Chris Jones (story)
Promoted from practice squad: DT Matt Dickerson, RB La’Mical Perine
Waived: CB Darius Rush

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: DE Isaac Rochell

Los Angeles Rams

Promoted from practice squad: RB Royce Freeman, WR Austin Trammell

Miami Dolphins

Signed to active roster: DT Da’Shawn Hand
Promoted from practice squad: LB Cameron Goode, DE Chase Winovich
Waived: S Verone McKinley III

New England Patriots

Promoted from practice squad: LB Calvin Munson, WR Jalen Reagor

New York Giants

Promoted from practice squad: RB Taiwan Jones, OLB Oshane Ximines

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: CB Artie Burns, LB Jon Rhattigan

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted from practice squad: DT Pat O’Connor, LB J.J. Russell

Tennessee Titans

Promoted from practice squad: CB Eric Garror, DT Kyle Peko

Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC North

August 30th, 2023 at 2:35pm CST by Sam Robinson

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings moves are noted below.

Chicago Bears

Placed on IR:

G Teven Jenkins (story)

Signed:

WR Trent Taylor

Claimed:

S Quindell Johnson, DE Khalid Kareem

Waived:

DE Terrell Lewis

Signed to practice squad:

LB Micah Baskerville, DL Travis Bell, FB Robert Burns, TE Stephen Carlson, OL Aviante Collins, LB DeMarquis Gates, DL Jalen Harris, OL Roy Mbaeteka, DB Greg Stroman, WR Nsimba Webster, DB Kendall Williamson

Detroit Lions

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

WR Maurice Alexander, G Kayode Awosika, K Michael Badgley (story), WR Dylan Drummond, T Connor Galvin, S Brandon Joseph, RB Zonovan Knight, CB Chase Lucas, LB Trevor Nowaske, T Max Pircher, DL Chris Smith

Green Bay Packers

Claimed:

DB Zayne Anderson, TE Ben Sims

Released:

LB Tariq Carpenter, DL Jonathan Ford

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

TE Austin Allen, CB Corey Ballentine, LB Keshawn Banks, WR Grant DuBose, C James Empey, S Innis Gaines, QB Alex McGough, WR Bo Melton, LB Arron Mosby, LB Kenneth Odumegwu, FB Henry Pearson, S Benny Sapp III, DL Chris Slayton, RB Patrick Taylor, T Kadeem Telfort, CB Kiondre Thomas

Minnesota Vikings

Placed on IR:

RB Kene Nwangwu

Claimed:

Waived:

WR Jalen Reagor (story)

Signed to practice squad:

OL Alan Ali, CB C.J. Coldon, DT Sheldon Day, WR Trishton Jackson, WR Lucky Jackson, RB DeWayne McBride, DL T.J. Smith, WR Thayer Thomas, LB Luiji Vilain, LB Benton Whitley, CB Jaylin Williams, CB Joejuan Williams

Bears Set Initial Roster, Waive DE Trevis Gipson

August 29th, 2023 at 4:24pm CST by Ben Levine

The Bears have been slowly trimming down their squad over the past few days, and the front office has now officially landed on their initial roster. The Bears announced the following moves, some of which were previously reported:

Placed on IR:

WR Isaiah Ford

Released:

Waived:

LB Micah Baskerville
DT Travis Bell
FB Robert Burns
TE Stephen Carlson
CB Macon Clark
OT Kellen Diesch
G Dieter Eiselen
LB DeMarquis Gates
DE Trevis Gipson
DE Jalen Harris
OT Bobby Haskins
DE D’Anthony Jones
G Josh Lugg
OT Roy Mbaeteka
CB Michael Ojemudia
TE Lachlan Pitts
DT Bravvion Roy
G Logan Stenberg
LB Davion Taylor
S Bralen Trahan
CB Kindle Vildor
LB Barrington Wade
LB Mykal Walker
S Kendall Williamson

Waived/injured:

RB Trestan Ebner

The moves actually reduce Chicago’s roster to 52 players, so additions are certainly coming.

Trevis Gipson is a bit of a surprise cut after the former fifth-round pick got into 33 games (19 starts) for the Bears over the past two years. The defensive lineman showed some pass-rushing prowess during his rookie season, compiling seven sacks, seven tackles for loss, and seven QB hits. His numbers took a bit of a step back in 2022, with the Tulsa product finishing with only three sacks. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (via Twitter), the Bears worked on a trade for Gipson and had “teams involved” in the bidding but couldn’t come to terms before today’s roster deadline.

Trestan Ebner was another Bears draft pick that got into 17 games last season. The 2022 sixth-round pick ended up getting 26 touches on offense, collecting 62 yards from scrimmage while coughing up two fumbles. Ebner also returned 10 kickoffs for Chicago last season. The running back has been in concussion protocol since the early parts of the preseason, and there’s a chance he reverts to the Bears’ injured reserve if he goes unclaimed.

Minor NFL Transactions: 7/26/23

July 26th, 2023 at 9:07pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Placed on PUP: TE Zach Ertz, QB Kyler Murray, LB BJ Ojulari
Placed on NFI: CB Garrett Williams
Waived: TE Chris Pierce

Baltimore Ravens

Placed on NFI: DB Trayvon Mullen
Waived: OT Brandon Kipper

Carolina Panthers

Signed: WR Javon Wims
Waived: WR Marquez Stevenson

Chicago Bears

Signed: OL Aviante Collins
Waived: OL Lorenz Metz

Green Bay Packers

Signed: WR Cody Chrest
Placed on NFI: OT Caleb Jones
Waived/injured: WR Jeff Cotton

Jacksonville Jaguars

Placed on PUP: LB Dawuane Smoot

Las Vegas Raiders

Placed on NFI: DT Neil Farrell

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated from PUP: WR Pokey Wilson
Placed on PUP: WR Jalen Guyton, DL Austin Johnson, DT Otito Ogbonnia

Los Angeles Rams

Claimed off waivers (from Bears): LB Sterling Weatherford
Placed on PUP: TE Hunter Long, OT Warren McClendon

New York Giants

Signed: DT Kevin Atkins
Reverted to IR: LB Elerson Smith

New York Jets

Activated from PUP: TE C.J. Uzomah

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: WR Deon Cain
Placed on NFI: WR Devon Allen
Released: TE Dalton Keene

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: LB Kyahva Tezino

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DB Chris Steele
Placed on PUP: S Jamal Adams, LB Jordyn Brooks, TE Noah Fant, NT Austin Faoliu, NT Bryan Mone, CB Tariq Woolen

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DB A.J. Moore
Waived: DT Curtis Brooks

Among the additions on today’s list, defensive back A.J. Moore is the most notable. The defensive back spent four years with the Texans to begin his career, compiling 69 tackles in 55 games while primarily playing on special teams. The 27-year-old spent a chunk of last season on the Titans practice squad, and he ultimately got into one game with the big-league club.

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/21/23

January 21st, 2023 at 5:51pm CST by Ely Allen

Minor moves and standard gameday elevations for the final two games of the divisional round:

Buffalo Bills

Promoted from practice squad: DT Eli Ankou, DE Kingsley Jonathan

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: TE Nick Bowers, T Isaiah Prince

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: T Aviante Collins
Promoted from practice squad: C Brock Hoffman, CB Xavier Rhodes
Released: CB Trayvon Mullen

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted from practice squad: DE Alex Barrett, CB Janoris Jenkins

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/16/23

January 16th, 2023 at 6:52pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: T Aviante Collins, CB Xavier Rhodes

New York Jets

Claimed (from Seahawks): DT Isaiah Mack