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Minor NFL Transactions: 8/13/25

August 13th, 2025 at 8:49pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Baltimore Ravens

Waived: RB Marcus Major

Chicago Bears

Reverted to IR: S Major Burns

Cleveland Browns

Waived from IR: WR Luke Floriea

Green Bay Packers

Claimed off waivers (from Raiders): WR Kawaan Baker
Reverted to IR: CB Isaiah Dunn, RB Jalen White

Houston Texans

Signed: TE Tre’ McKitty
Placed on IR: TE Dalton Keene

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: LB Marcus Haynes
Placed on IR: WR D.J. Montgomery

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: CB Keni-H Lovely
Released from IR (injury settlement): CB Levi Wallace

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: CB Nehemiah Shelton
Waived/injured: CB Jordan Oladokun

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: LB Cam Gill, LB Max Tooley
Reverted to IR: C Zeke Correll

New England Patriots

Reverted to IR: RB Deneric Prince

New Orleans Saints

Placed on IR: WR Bub Means, TE Mason Pline

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: WR Malik Turner
Placed on IR: DE Bradlee Anae, DE Demone Harris, LB William Bradley-King

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Reverted to reserve/PUP: QB Michael Pratt

Tennessee Titans

Claimed off waivers (from Vikings): LB Brian Asamoah II
Waived: LB Otis Reese
Reverted to IR: LB Anfernee Orji

The Titans swapped linebackers today, replacing Otis Reese with Brian Asamoah II. The latter was waived by the Vikings yesterday, but he’ll quickly land on his feet in Tennessee. The former third-round pick spent three years in Minnesota, collecting 30 tackles in 46 games. 802 of his 990 snaps came on special teams. He’ll be taking the spot formerly held by Reese, who started five games for the Titans over the previous two seasons.

49ers Release K Greg Joseph

August 4th, 2025 at 1:42pm CST by Adam La Rose

The 49ers made a slew of roster moves on Monday. Included among them is the release of veteran kicker Greg Joseph.

In May, the 49ers signed Joseph as a contender for the 2025 kicking gig. The 31-year-old took part in minicamp and the opening stages of training camp, but his time in San Francisco has come to an end before the preseason. As a result of today’s move, Jake Moody is the lone kicker on the roster at the moment.

Moody entered the league in 2023 with high expectations as the No. 99 pick in his draft class. He enjoyed a strong rookie campaign, connecting on 21 of 24 field goal tries and all but one of his extra point attempts. Last season, however, things took an unwanted turn. In 14 games, Moody missed 10 field goal attempts, including five from within 50 yards. Competition was sought out in response, but pending another addition at the position he is set to once again handle kicking duties in 2025.

Joseph had a three-year run with the Vikings following brief tenures in Cleveland and Tennessee. Last season, the former UDFA made appearances for three teams; in all, he went 16-for-2o on field goals and 11-for-11 on extra points. As teams around the league prepare for the preseason in advance of final roster cuts, it will be interesting to see if Joseph lands another opportunity in the near future.

The 49ers’ other Monday moves consisted of signing defensive end Bradlee Anae, defensive tackle Bruce Hector, safety Jaylen Mahoney, cornerback Fabian Moreau and offensive lineman Isaiah Prince. They will each look to carve out a depth spot over the coming weeks while (in all likelihood) seeing playing time during the preseason as the team deals with minor injuries at number of positions.

In corresponding transactions, cornerback Tre Avery, receiver Isaiah Neyor, quarterback Tanner Mordecai and tight end Mason Pline have been waived. Each member of that quartet will be available to interested teams via the waiver wire. Provided they go unclaimed, each will become a free agent.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/18/24

December 18th, 2024 at 6:43pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s practice squad transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: LB Keshawn Banks, RB Tony Jones Jr.

Atlanta Falcons

Released: K Tanner Brown

Carolina Panthers

Signed: WR Dax Milne, LB Jackson Mitchell

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: DE Isaiah Thomas

Cleveland Browns

Signed: RB Jacob Kibodi

New England Patriots

Signed: WR Alex Erickson

New Orleans Saints

Released: DT Kendal Vickers

New York Jets

Signed: OLB Bradlee Anae, RB Zach Evans, TE Neal Johnson

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: TE Kevin Foelsch

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/25/24

August 25th, 2024 at 9:04pm CST by Adam La Rose

With roster cutdowns beginning around the league, Sunday saw a number of moves take place:

Atlanta Falcons

Waived: WR Josh Ali, CB William Hooper, LB Storey Jackson, LB Donavan Mutin, QB John Paddock, TE Austin Stogner, CB Trey Vaval
Released: OLB Bradlee Anae, OL Zack Bailey, S Lukas Denis, OL Jaryd Jones-Smith, OL John Leglue, TE Jordan Thomas

Buffalo Bills

Placed on IR: S Terrell Burgess, S Dee Delaney
Waived: DE Rondell Bothroyd, OL Kevin Jarvis, LB Shayne Simon,
Released: QB Anthony Brown, CB Kyron Brown, WR Damiere Byrd, LB Deion Jones

Indianapolis Colts

Waived: CB Clay Fields III, K Spencer Shrader, QB Kedon Slovis, WR Derek Slywka, LB Mike Smith Jr.
Released: WR Tyrie Cleveland, DE Derek Rivers, WR Greg Ward

Jacksonville Jaguars

Waived: DE Raymond Johnson, DT Jonathan Marshall, LB Andrew Parker Jr., WR Joseph Scates, WR Seth Williams
Released: CB Tevaughn Campbell, TE Chris Myarick, DE Breeland Speaks, OL Keaton Sutherland

Los Angeles Rams

Waived: WR J.J. Laap, OL Blake Larson, OL Alec Lindstrom, LB Ochaun Mathis, DB Cameron McCutcheon, OL Grant Miller, LB Olakunle Fatukasi, RB SaRodorick Thompson, QB Dresser Winn
Released: OL Matt Kaskey, DE Carlos Watkins

Miami Dolphins

Placed on IR: WR Anthony Schwartz

New York Giants

Waived (injury designation): DT Timmy Horne, DB Jonathan Sutherland
Waived: WR Ayir Asante, DL Kyler Baugh, CB Christian Holmes, DB Clayton Isbell, WR John Jiles, LB Trey Kiser, RB Lorenzo Lingard, OL Marcus McKethan
Released: CB Breon Borders, RB Joshua Kelley

Pittsburgh Steelers

Waived: WR T.J. Luther

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Waived: P Nolan Cooney, DL Judge Culpepper, OL Xavier Delgado, LB Kalen DeLoach, CB Andrew Hayes, RB Ramon Jefferson, WR Cephus Johnson, OL Ryan Johnson, WR Latreal Jones, WR Tanner Knue, DL Brandon Matterson, OLB Jay Person, OLB Shaun Peterson, DL Lwal Uguak, WR Raleigh Webb, TE David Wells
Released: TE Sal Cannella, LS Zach Triner

Buffalo’s decision to cut Jones marks a blow to his efforts in finding a roster spot on a new team. Considering the latest report on his status, however, it does not come as a surprise. The Bills dealt with a number of injuries at the linebacker spot last season and Matt Milano will miss extended time in 2024 due to a biceps tear. In spite of that, the team will look elsewhere for depth options unless Jones is retained via the practice squad later this week.

Falcons Add DB Dane Cruikshank, DL Bradlee Anae

May 11th, 2024 at 9:04am CST by Ben Levine

The Falcons are adding a pair of defenders to their offseason roster. The team is signing defensive back Dane Cruikshank and defensive lineman Bradlee Anae, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The duo auditioned for the Falcons yesterday.

Cruikshank is the more experienced of the two, with the defensive back having appeared in 54 career games (plus four playoff appearances). The majority of that playing time came with the Titans, where the former fifth-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career.

After compiling a career-high 43 tackles in 2021, Cruikshank has bounced around the NFL over the past couple of years. The defensive back joined the Bears in 2022, primarily appearing on special teams before landing on IR midway through that season. He was released by the Jets last offseason before catching on for his second stint with the Titans, where he got into a pair of games.

Cruikshank’s versatility makes him a valuable back-of-the-depth-chart option for a team. However, considering the Falcons will return much of their secondary depth in 2024 (plus the fact that they also added former Cardinals part-time starter Antonio Hamilton), Cruikshank’s best chances of making the roster would come via special teams.

Anae was a fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2020 and got into 11 games across two seasons with the organization. He’s spent the past two seasons bouncing between the Jets practice squad and active roster.

Jets DB Brandin Echols Suspended One Game

May 25th, 2023 at 7:48pm CST by Ben Levine

The Jets will be without a defensive back for the start of the 2023 campaign. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (via Twitter), Brandin Echols has been hit with a one-game suspension.

In a follow-up tweet, Pelissero reports that Echols was suspended for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. This stems from the player’s involvement in a high-speed car crash that partially paralyzed a man in 2022. Echols was later accepted into a diversionary program and avoided assault by automobile charges.

The 2021 sixth-round pick was thrust into a significant role as a rookie, compiling 63 tackles and two interceptions while starting all 14 of his appearances. After appearing in 760 defensive snaps as a rookie, he only got into 69 defensive reps in 2022. He still had a significant special teams role in his 13 appearances.

The Jets don’t have a whole lot of experienced outside CB depth behind Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed. Even with the suspension, Echols should be in contention (with the likes of Bryce Hall) for the backup outside cornerback role.

The organization also cleared a roster spot today by placing defensive end Bradlee Anae on injured reserve (per Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com on Twitter). The former fifth-round pick has seen time in 11 career games, all with the Cowboys. He spent the majority of the 2022 campaign on the Jets’ practice squad. Anae will now require an injury settlement if he hopes to take the field for a team during the 2023 campaign.

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/7/23

January 7th, 2023 at 4:38pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor transactions heading into the final Sunday of the regular season:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: DL Eric Banks, RB Ty’Son Williams
Promoted from practice squad: LS Hunter Bradley, S Josh Thomas

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: WR Josh Ali

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from IR: WR Tylan Wallace, CB Daryl Worley
Promoted from practice squad: QB Brett Hundley, DT Rayshad Nichols
Released: TE Nick Boyle, WR DeSean Jackson

Buffalo Bills

Promoted from practice squad: WR John Brown

Carolina Panthers

Signed to active roster: C Sam Tecklenburg, WR Preston Williams
Promoted from practice squad: DT Phil Hoskins, CB Josh Norman

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: S Adrian Colbert, CB Greg Stroman

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: QB Jake Browning

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: LB Storey Jackson, LB Sam Kamara

Denver Broncos

Promoted from practice squad: OLB Wyatt Ray, LB Ray Wilborn

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: RB Jermar Jefferson, CB Jarren Williams

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: WR Johnny Johnson III

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: WR Keke Coutee, S Trevor Denbow

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted from practice squad: OL Coy Cronk

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: DT David Moa, RB Larry Rountree

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: QB Mike Glennon, LB Brennan Scarlett

Minnesota Vikings

Activated from IR: DL Jonathan Bullard, TE Irv Smith (story)
Promoted from practice squad: LB Ryan Connelly, G Kyle Hinton

New England Patriots

Promoted from practice squad: LB Calvin Munson, TE Matt Sokol

New York Giants

Promoted from practice squad: DT Jack Heflin, QB Davis Webb

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: DE Bradlee Anae, WR Irvin Charles, OL Adam Pankey, S Will Parks, OL Eric Smith
Placed on IR: OL Duane Brown, CB Brandin Echols, OL George Fant, OL Nate Herbig, S Lamarcus Joyner

Pittsburgh Steelers

Promoted from practice squad: DL Renell Wren

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from IR: RB Elijah Mitchell (story)
Promoted from practice squad: DL Michael Dwumfour, CB Janoris Jenkins

Seattle Seahawks

Signed to active roster: LB Josh Onujiogu
Promoted from practice squad: LB Alexander Johnson, WR Cade Johnson
Placed on IR: RB Travis Homer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted from practice squad: OLB Ifeadi Odenigbo, T Justin Skule

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC East

August 31st, 2022 at 5:00pm 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 Bills, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots moves are noted below.

Here are Wednesday’s AFC East transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day.

Buffalo Bills

Placed on IR:

WR Marquez Stevenson

Signed to practice squad:

OL Alec Anderson, WR Tavon Austin, QB Matt Barkley, RB Raheem Blackshear, DT C.J. Brewer, DT Brandin Bryant, WR Tanner Gentry, LB Joe Giles-Harris, WR Isaiah Hodgins, DB Ja’Marcus Ingram, RB Duke Johnson, DE Mike Love, OL Greg Mancz, OT Ryan Van Denmark

Miami Dolphins

Signed to practice squad:

DE Porter Gustin

New England Patriots

Signed to practice squad:

C/G James Ferentz, S Brad Hawkins, RB Kevin Harris, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, LB Harvey Langi, LB Cameron McGrone, CB Terrance Mitchell, G Bill Murray, WR Tre Nixon, DT Jeremiah Pharms, DT LaBryan Ray, C Kody Russey, TE Matt Sokol, DT Ben Stille, RB J.J. Taylor, TE Jalen Wydermyer

New York Jets

Signed to practice squad:

DL Bradlee Anae, WR Tarik Black, WR Irvin Charles, T Chris Glaser, T Grant Hermanns, WR Calvin Jackson Jr., CB Craig James, DT Jonathan Marshall, LB Hamsah Nasirildeen, S Will Parks, DT Tanzel Smart, QB Chris Streveler, LB Chazz Surratt, LB DQ Thomas, TE Kenny Yeboah

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/29/22

August 29th, 2022 at 4:30pm CST by Sam Robinson

Teams have until 3pm Tuesday to slash their rosters from 80 to 53 players. Here are the Monday moves teams are making en route to doing so. The list will be updated throughout the day.

Arizona Cardinals