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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/18/22

October 18th, 2022 at 7:49pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s practice squad additions and subtractions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: LB Blake Lynch
Released: WR Stanley Berryhill

Atlanta Falcons

Released: DT Kobe Smith

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: LB Brandon Copeland, LB Julian Stanford
Released: LB Jeremiah Attaochu, WR Slade Bolden

Carolina Panthers

Signed: RB Spencer Brown, DE Delontae Scott, DT Raequan Williams
Released: TE Josh Babicz, DE Austin Larkin, TE John Lovett

Chicago Bears

Signed: TE Sammis Reyes

Denver Broncos

Signed: WR Brandon Johnson
Released: TE Dalton Keene

Green Bay Packers

Signed: S Innis Gaines
Released: CB Benjie Franklin, LB Ray Wilborn

Houston Texans

Signed: S C.J. Moore
Released: CB BoPete Keyes

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: WR DeMichael Harris

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: WR Deionte Thompson

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: LS Kyle Nelson

Miami Dolphins

Signed: RB La’Mical Perine

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: S Myles Dorn
Released: S Mike Brown

New England Patriots

Released: K Tristan Vizcaino

New Orleans Saints

Signed: QB Jake Luton, DE Jabari Zuniga
Released: DT Christian Ringo

New York Jets

Signed: OL Conor McDermott

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: RB Jason Huntley, WR Josh Malone
Released: S Scott Nelson

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: QB Kurt Benkert, CB Ka’dar Hollman
Released: LB Buddy Johnson, K Sam Sloman

Seattle Seahawks

Released: WR Kevin Kassis

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Released: OL Justin Skule

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DB Kyron Brown, DB Steven Parker
Released: DB Nate Brooks

Washington Commanders

Released: DT Donovan Jeter

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/8/22

October 8th, 2022 at 5:42pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are the roster moves for today, leading into gameday tomorrow. Reminder that gameday elevations will revert to the practice squad after this weekend’s games:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: CB Antonio Hamilton
Signed to active roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Promoted from practice squad: K Matt Ammendola, S Chris Banjo
Placed on IR: LB Nick Vigil

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: TE MyCole Pruitt

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: CB Daryl Worley
Promoted from practice squad: OLB Brandon Copeland

Buffalo Bills

Placed on IR: WR Jamison Crowder
Signed to active roster: WR Isaiah Hodgins, CB Ja’Marcus Ingram
Promoted from practice squad: WR Tanner Gentry, LB Joe Giles-Harris
Waived: DT Brandin Bryant

Carolina Panthers

Promoted from practice squad: S Marquise Blair, WR Derek Wright

Cincinnati Bengals

Activated from IR: CB Cam Taylor-Britt
Promoted from practice squad: DT Tyler Shelvin

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: LB Dakota Allen, WR Chester Rogers

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: DT Carlos Watkins, LS Matt Overton

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: WR Maurice Alexander, CB AJ Parker
Promoted from practice squad: K Michael Badgley, CB Saivion Smith
Placed on IR: WR Quintez Cephus

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: TE Jordan Akins, TE Mason Schreck

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted from practice squad: DT Corey Peters

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: WR Michael Bandy, K Taylor Bertolet

Los Angeles Rams

Placed on IR: S Jordan Fuller, OL Coleman Shelton
Signed to active roster: RB Malcolm Brown
Promoted from practice squad: TE Jacob Harris, C Matt Skura

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: T Brandon Shell
Activated from IR: S Clayton Fejedelem
Placed on IR: TE Cethan Carter

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: S Myles Dorn
Promoted from practice squad: WR Dan Chisena, TE Nick Muse
Placed on IR: TE Ben Ellefson

New England Patriots

Activated from IR: WR Tyquan Thornton
Promoted from practice squad: QB Garrett Gilbert, TE Matt Sokol

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: CB Bryce Thompson
Promoted from practice squad: S Chris Harris, WR Keith Kirkwood
Placed on IR: CB P.J. Williams
Waived: RB Tony Jones

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: S Tony Jefferson
Promoted from practice squad: WR Marcus Johnson, QB Davis Webb

New York Jets

Activated from IR: T Duane Brown
Promoted from practice squad: LB Hamsah Nasirildeen
Placed on IR: OL Max Mitchell

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted from practice squad: CB Andre Chachere, K Cameron Dicker

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed to active roster: OLB Ryan Anderson
Promoted from practice squad: CB Josh Jackson, S Elijah Riley
Waived: DE David Anenih

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from IR: S Jimmie Ward
Signed to active roster: LB Akeem Spence
Promoted from practice squad: WR Malik Turner, RB Tevin Coleman
Placed on IR: OL Colton McKivitz

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: LB Cullen Gillaspia, LB Christian Jones

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted from practice squad: WR Kaylon Geiger, WR Deven Thompkins

Washington Commanders

Activated from IR: OL Tyler Larsen
Placed on IR: LB Milo Eifler

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/1/22

October 1st, 2022 at 7:20pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor moves around the league, including practice squad elevations for tomorrow’s action:

Arizona Cardinals

Promoted: S Chris Banjo, WR Andre Baccellia

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted: RB Caleb Huntley

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: CB Kevon Seymour
Promoted: LB Brandon Copeland, T David Sharpe

Buffalo Bills

Promoted: DT Prince Emili

Carolina Panthers

Promoted: S Marquise Blair

Chicago Bears

Promoted: K Michael Badgley, RB Darrynton Evans (story)
Released from IR: CB Michael Joseph

Cleveland Browns

Signed to active roster: TE Miller Forristall
Promoted: DL Roderick Perry, DE Curtis Weaver

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted: QB Will Grier

Denver Broncos

Promoted: WR Kendall Hinton, G Netane Muti

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: T Dan Skipper, K Dominik Eberle
Promoted: WRs Tom Kennedy, Maurice Alexander
Waived: TE Shane Zylstra, G Drew Forbes

Green Bay Packers

Promoted: CB Kiondre Thomas
Placed on NFI list: T Caleb Jones

Houston Texans

Signed to active roster: S Grayland Arnold
Promoted: TEs Jordan Akins, Mason Schreck

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted: K Chase McLaughlin, DT Chris Williams

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted: OL Darryl Williams, LB Ty Summers

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted: LB Elijah Lee, K Matthew Wright (story)

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed to active roster: G Alex Bars
Promoted: CBs Nickell Robey-Coleman, Javelin Guidry
Waived: T Jackson Barton

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted: WR Michael Bandy

New England Patriots

Promoted: T Marcus Cannon
Placed on IR: T Yodny Cajuste

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: QB Jake Luton
Promoted: RB Latavius Murray, TE J.P. Holtz
Waived: FB Adam Prentice

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: LB Jaylon Smith
Promoted: WR Marcus Johnson, DT Henry Mondeaux

New York Jets

Promoted: LB Hamsah Nasirildeen, OL Grant Hermanns

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed to active roster: WR Britain Covey
Promoted: S Andre Chachere

Pittsburgh Steelers

Promoted: LB Ryan Anderson, CB Josh Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted: LB Cullen Gillaspia

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted: WR Cole Beasley

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: OL Jordan Roos
Promoted: LB Joe Schobert, DB Theo Jackson
Waived: RB Julius Chestnut

Washington Commanders

Promoted: OL Wes Martin
Placed on IR: OL Wes Schweitzer (story)

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/24/22

September 24th, 2022 at 4:28pm CST by Ely Allen

Lots of moves leading into gameday. Remember that players promoted from the practice squad for games will revert back to the practice squad after:

Arizona Cardinals

Promoted from practice squad: WR Andre Baccellia, CB Jace Whittaker

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: WR Frank Darby

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted from practice squad: LB Brandon Copeland, WR Raleigh Webb

Carolina Panthers

Promoted from practice squad: DT Daviyon Nixon

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: LB Joe Thomas

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: LB Keandre Jones

Denver Broncos

Promoted from practice squad: DL Jonathan Harris, WR Kendall Hinton

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: LB Anthony Pittman, T Dan Skipper

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: TE Jordan Akins, CB Grayland Arnold

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: K Chase McLaughlin

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: CB Dicaprio Bootle, K Matt Ammendola

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: TE Richard Rodgers

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: WR River Cracraft, T Larnel Coleman

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: S Myles Dorn, CB Duke Shelley

New England Patriots

Promoted from practice squad: LB Harvey Langi

New Orleans Saints

Promoted from practice squad: DB DaMarcus Fields

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted from practice squad: WR Britain Covey

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted from practice squad: DT Akeem Spence

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: CB Xavier Crawford, LB Christian Jones

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: OLB Wyatt Ray
Promoted from practice squad: WR Josh Gordon, G Jordan Roos

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: DE William Bradley-King, DE Benning Potoa’e

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/21/22

September 21st, 2022 at 6:10pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Andre Baccellia, WR Stanley Berryhill, WR C.J. Board, CB Nate Hairston

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: LB Brandon Copeland

Buffalo Bills

Signed: WR Tanner Gentry

Carolina Panthers

Signed: DT Frank Herron

Houston Texans

Signed: OL Tre’Vour Wallace-Simms

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: C Matt Skura

New England Patriots

Signed: K Tristan Vizcaino

New York Jets

Signed: OL Adam Pankey
Released: OL Chris Glaser

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: DL Khalil Davis

Tennessee Titans

Signed: OL Christian DiLauro

Washington Commanders

Signed: DT Donovan Jeter
Placed on IR: OL Nolan Laufenberg

NFL COVID-19 List Updates: 1/1/22

January 1st, 2022 at 4:46pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are the New Year’s Day activations from and placements on the reserve/COVID-19 lists:

Atlanta Falcons

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Brandon Copeland, QB Feleipe Franks, S Richie Grant

Baltimore Ravens

Placed on practice squad/COVID-19 list: DB Mazzi Wilkins

Carolina Panthers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Brian Burns, DE Marquis Haynes, LB Shaq Thompson

Cincinnati Bengals

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: QB Brandon Allen, LB Germaine Pratt
Placed on practice squad/COVID-19 list: WR Scotty Washington

Dallas Cowboys

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: WR Simi Fehoko
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: T Aviante Collins

Denver Broncos

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: OLB Andre Mintze
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: DE Jonathan Harris

Detroit Lions

Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: QB Steven Montez

Green Bay Packers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: P Corey Bojorquez, G Ben Braden, LB Oren Burks, TE Tyler Davis, TE Marcedes Lewis, LB Ty Summers (remains on IR)
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: DL R.J. McIntosh

Indianapolis Colts

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: QB Carson Wentz, CB T.J. Carrie, T Braden Smith
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: CB Chris Wilcox

Jacksonville Jaguars

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DT Malcom Brown, DT DaVon Hamilton, TE Chris Manhertz, OL Andrew Norwell, DL Jihad Ward
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: DL Dawuane Smoot

Las Vegas Raiders

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Denzel Perryman, CB Casey Hayward, LB Cory Littleton, DT Darius Philon

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: S Nasir Adderly, S Alohi Gilman, CB Chris Harris Jr., CB Davontae Harris, K Dustin Hopkins, T Storm Norton, LS Matt Overton, T Trey Pipkins III

Miami Dolphins

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DL Adam Butler, S Brandon Jones
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: CB Noah Igbinoghene, S Sheldrick Redwine

Minnesota Vikings

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: G Oli Udoh

New England Patriots

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Matt Judon, LB Ja’Whaun Bentley, LB Brandon King, QB Brian Hoyer, DE Josh Uche

New Orleans Saints

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DB Marcus Williams, C Erik McCoy
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: DT Malcolm Roach
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: TE Nick Vannett

New York Giants

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DB Julian Love
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: WR Dante Pettis

New York Jets

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: CB Bryce Hall

Philadelphia Eagles

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Derek Barnett
Placed on practice squad/COVID-19 list: WR KeeSean Johnson, CB Craig James

Pittsburgh Steelers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Isaiah Buggs
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: S Karl Joseph

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: P Mitch Wishnowsky

Seattle Seahawks

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: CB Sidney Jones

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: CB Jamel Dean, CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

Tennessee Titans

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: OLB Bud Dupree, DL Denico Autry, CB Buster Skrine
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: WR Cody Hollister

Falcons Re-Sign Brandon Copeland

September 13th, 2021 at 1:43pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg

Brandon Copeland‘s free agency didn’t last long. Just a couple days after being released by the Falcons the veteran linebacker has re-signed with Atlanta, the team announced Monday.

It seems his release on Saturday was just a procedural move to ensure his salary didn’t become guaranteed. Vested veterans have their contracts guaranteed for the year when they’re on a Week 1 roster. Originally an UDFA out of Penn back in 2013, it took Copeland a few years to find his footing in the league. He eventually broke out in 2018 with the Jets.

He started 10 games for New York that year, racking up five sacks and 14 QB hits while operating as an outside linebacker. The Ivy League grad again played a sizable role with the Jets in 2019, then signed with the Patriots last year. A torn pec limited him to six games, but he started four of them for New England.

He then landed with the Falcons back in March. Atlanta got drubbed by the Eagles in their season opener on Sunday, so they could use all the help they can get.

Falcons Release LB Brandon Copeland

September 11th, 2021 at 4:14pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Falcons made an interesting Week 1 decision. They are releasing veteran linebacker Brandon Copeland, per Sports Talk 790’s Aaron Wilson (on Twitter).

A former Jets and Patriots starter, Copeland signed with the Falcons during the first week of free agency. The Falcons filled Copeland’s roster spot by promoting linebacker James Vaughters from their practice squad.

Atlanta added Copeland, 30, on a league-minimum deal. This cut will prevent Copeland’s $990K base salary from becoming guaranteed. Vested veterans on Week 1 rosters have their 2021 salaries guaranteed. While Copeland could end up back with the Falcons on a team-friendlier pact or on a practice squad deal, he is in free agency for the time being.

The ex-UDFA recorded five sacks and 14 QB hits for the Jets in 2018, working as an edge player for a team long weakened at that skill, but saw an injury stall his career. A torn pec ended Copeland’s Patriots run in October 2020. The Pats used Copeland as a four-game starter last season. Copeland appeared on Atlanta’s injury report this week with a hamstring ailment but got in a full practice Friday.

Falcons To Sign Brandon Copeland

March 19th, 2021 at 1:33pm CST by Zachary Links

The Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with Brandon Copeland (Twitter link via ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter). The former Patriots linebacker missed much of last season with a torn pec, but he’s closing in on a complete recovery.

[RELATED: Falcons To Sign Harris]

Copeland, an ex-Jets and Lions contributor, also drew interest from the Giants. It’s not clear whether the incumbent Pats tried to bring him back or not. Before the injury, Copeland was ticketed for a major role as Dont’a Hightower’s fill-in. He wound up playing in just six games with four starts, but Pro Football Focus gave him strong grades in that limited sample.

His 2018 Jets season marked his only year as a starter. In 16 games, he notched five sacks and 14 quarterback hits. So far, that’s his only season with more than two sacks.

Terms of the deal are not yet known, but this could prove to be a strong value signing for Atlanta. At least, that’s the hope, given how quiet the Falcons’ week has been.

LB Brandon Copeland To Visit Falcons, Giants

March 18th, 2021 at 2:46pm CST by Sam Robinson

Despite suffering a torn pectoral muscle last season, Brandon Copeland has generated some interest as a free agent. The veteran linebacker plans to meet with the Falcons and Giants, per Sirius XM Radio’s Adam Caplan and ESPN.com’s Michael Rothstein (Twitter links).

The Giants visit occurred Thursday, per Caplan, who adds the Falcons meeting will also occur this week (Twitter link). Copeland suffered the chest injury in late October, ending his Patriots season after six games.

A former Lions and Jets contributor, Copeland signed with the Patriots last year. The Pats, who both lost multiple key linebackers in free agency and saw Dont’a Hightower opt out of last season, used Copeland as a starter in four games. Pro Football Focus viewed the five-year vet’s abbreviated work well, slotting him near the top of its 2020 linebacker hierarchy.

The Lions used Copeland as a backup from 2016-17, but he broke into the 2018 Jets’ starting lineup. Copeland worked as a pass rusher that season, recording five sacks and 14 quarterback hits. That marked the veteran linebacker’s only season with more than two sacks. The 2021 season will be Copeland’s age-30 slate.