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Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC East

August 27th, 2025 at 4:40pm 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.

Buffalo Bills

Signed to practice squad:

QB Shane Buechele, LB Jimmy Ciarlo, OL Travis Clayton, G Dan Feeney, S Sam Franklin, RB Frank Gore Jr., WR Stephen Gosnell, OL Kendrick Green, CB Daequan Hardy, CB Dane Jackson, LB Keonta Jenkins, TE Keleki Latu, DL Zion Logue, DT Jordan Phillips, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Released from IR via injury settlement:

RB Darrynton Evans, WR Grant Dubose

Miami Dolphins

Waived:

S Jordan Colbert

Signed to practice squad:

CB BJ Adams, CB Cornell Armstrong, LB Quinton Bell, OL Braeden Daniels, TE Greg Dulcich, WR AJ Henning, DT Alex Huntley, LB Derrick McLendon, OL Josh Priebe, TE Hayden Rucci, S John Saunders, WR Theo Wease

New England Patriots

Claimed:

DB Charles Woods (from Rams)

Waived:

WR Javon Baker

Signed to practice squad:

CB Miles Battle, G Mehki Butler, G Jack Conley, CB Brandon Crossley, TE C.J. Dippre, RB Terrell Jennings, WR John Jiles, DE Truman Jones, C Alec Lindstrom, DB Kobee Minor, DT David Olajiga, LB Cam Riley, DT Jahvaree Ritzie, TE Gee Scott, LB Bradyn Swinson, WR Jeremiah Webb

New York Jets

Claimed:

LB Cam Jones (from Chiefs), T Esa Pole (from Chiefs), TE Jelani Woods (from Colts)

Released:

WR Tyler Johnson

Signed to practice squad:

S Dean Clark, DB Jordan Clark, QB Brady Cook, WR Tyler Johnson, OL Kohl Levao, K Harrison Mevis, DT Payton Page, WR Jamaal Pritchett, LB Jackson Sirmon, WR Quentin Skinner, LB Boog Smith, WR Brandon Smith, DL Eric Watts, OL Leander Wiegand

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/2/24

October 2nd, 2024 at 8:31pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Practice window opened: T Christian Jones

Cleveland Browns

Signed to active roster: LB Nathaniel Watson

Green Bay Packers

Practice window opened: DT Jonathan Ford

Houston Texans

Practice window opened: DT Kurt Hinish

Las Vegas Raiders

Practice window opened: S Trey Taylor

New York Giants

Practice window opened: LB Matthew Adams

Miami Dolphins

Practice window opened: CB Cam Smith

New England Patriots

Designated for return from reserve/PUP list: WR Kendrick Bourne, LB Sione Takitaki (story)
Practice window opened: S Marte Mapu

New York Jets

Practice window opened: DT Leki Fotu
Released from IR: LB Brandon Smith

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed to active roster: RB Aaron Shampklin
Practice window opened: LB Jeremiah Moon

San Francisco 49ers

Practice window opened: DL Kalia Davis

Seattle Seahawks

Designated for return from PUP list: DT Cameron Young

Today marks most teams’ first practice before Week 5, making it the first date players stashed on IR as teams set their initial 53-man rosters can work out again with their teams. This year’s IR tweak allowed teams to designate up to two players for return August 27, the catch being all players who receive that designation count toward their respective club’s eight-activation total. The batch included in today’s minor moves post consists entirely of players to receive that August IR-return designation.

The IR-return window is unchanged, however, with teams having 21 days from Wednesday to activate these players. Anyone from today’s group not being activated from IR by October 23 must miss the rest of the season. PFR will keep track of all players returning from IR via the Injured Reserve Return Tracker.

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC East

August 28th, 2024 at 8:00pm 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.

Buffalo Bills

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

RB Frank Gore Jr., WR Deon Cain, WR KJ Hamler, WR Tyrell Shavers, TE Zach Davidson, OL Richard Gouraige, OL Will Clapp, OL Mike Edwards, DE Kingsley Jonathan, DE Kameron Cline, DT Eli Ankou, DT Branson Deen, CB Daequan Hardy, CB Te’Cory Couch, S Kareem Jackson

Miami Dolphins

Released:

OL Jack Driscoll

Claimed:

WR Grant Dubose

Signed to practice squad:

S Jordan Colbert, WR Erik Ezukanma, DT Jonathan Harris, OL Chasen Hines, LB Dequan Jackson, CB Isaiah Johnson, T Bayron Matos, RB Anthony McFarland Jr., CB Nik Needham, TE Hayden Rucci.

New England Patriots

Signed:

Claimed:

LB Curtis Jacobs, T Demontrey Jacobs, DT Eric Johnson, T Zachary Thomas

Released:

DT Trysten Hill, OL Michael Jordan, WR Jalen Reagor

Waived:

CB Isaiah Bolden

Signed to practice squad:

T Liam Fornadel, RB Kevin Harris, RB Terrell Jennings, WR Matt Landers, DE Jotham Russell, DB A.J. Thomas, TE Mitchell Wilcox

New York Jets

Signed:

Claimed:

TE Brenden Bates

Waived:

WR Jason Brownlee

Signed to practice squad:

LB Sam Eguavoen, OL Obinna Eze, TE Anthony Firkser, OL Jake Hanson, DL Bruce Hector, DL Jalyn Holmes, S Jaylen Key, TE Zack Kuntz, OL Kohl Levao, QB Adrian Martinez, LB Marcelino McCary-Ball, WR Lance McCutcheon, S Jarius Monroe, CB Kendall Sheffield, WR Brandon Smith, CB Tre Swilling, RB Xazavian Valladay

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/18/24

January 18th, 2024 at 6:07pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Thursday’s reserve/futures deals:

Los Angeles Rams

K Tanner Brown

Philadelphia Eagles

DT Thomas Booker, OL Le’Raven Clark, WR Shaq Davis, DT Noah Elliss, S Mekhi Garner, CB Mario Goodrich, WR Jacob Harris, WR Griffin Hebert, DE Tarron Jackson, TE E.J. Jenkins, DE Terrell Lewis, S Tristin McCollum, CB Tiawan Mullen, WR Joseph Ngata, RB Lew Nichols, G Jason Poe, LB Brandon Smith, OL Lecitus Smith, OL Brett Toth, WR Austin Watkins

Washington Commanders

WR Brycen Tremayne

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/30/23

December 30th, 2023 at 9:14pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s minor transactions and callups for the remainder of the Week 17 matchups:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: CB Bobby Price
Elevated: WR Dan Chisena

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: OL John Leglue

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: WR Laquon Treadwell
Elevated: S Andrew Adams, OLB Jeremiah Moon
Placed on IR: CB Jalyn Armour-Davis

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: G J.D. DiRenzo, CB AJ Parker

Chicago Bears

Elevated: WR Collin Johnson

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: DT Carl Davis, LB Buddy Johnson

Denver Broncos

Signed to active roster: WR Michael Bandy
Elevated: WR Phillip Dorsett, OLB Ronnie Perkins
Placed on reserve/non-football illness list: RB Dwayne Washington

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: TE Anthony Firkser
Elevated: DL Tyson Alualu, DE Bruce Irvin

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: LB Liam Anderson, WR Ethan Fernea

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: RB Keaontay Ingram, NT Mike Pennel
Waived: DT Matt Dickerson

Las Vegas Raiders

Elevated: DT Matthew Butler, TE Cole Fotheringham

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: WR Keelan Doss
Elevated: DT Christopher Hinton, OL Austen Pleasants

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: OLB Melvin Ingram

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: DL T.J. Smith, LB Nick Vigil
Elevated: WR Lucky Jackson, CB Jaylin Williams
Placed on IR: LB Troy Dye

New England Patriots

Elevated: TE Matt Sokol, OL Andrew Stueber

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: CB Shemar Jean-Charles

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: LB Darrian Beavers
Elevated: K Mason Crosby, WR Dennis Houston
Placed on IR: TE Lawrence Cager

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: LB Brandon Smith

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elevated: LB Myles Jack, S Eric Rowe

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: S Erik Harris, WR Tay Martin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: CB Derrek Pitts, TE David Wells

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: DT Ross Blacklock
Elevated: LB Tae Crowder, CB Kendall Sheffield
Placed on IR: TE Josh Whyle

Alualu is set to make his Lions debut after signing earlier this month. Given the injury issues Detroit has faced up front, the 36-year-old has the chance to see playing time through the close of the regular season and into the playoffs. Alualu expressed a desire to continue playing with the Steelers this offseason, but he remained a free agent deep into the year. His tenure in the Motor City could help boost his free agent stock if he wishes to remain in the league in 2024, though.

Panthers Reduce Roster To 53

August 29th, 2023 at 9:07pm CST by Ben Levine

The Panthers cut down their roster to 53 players today, but in the process, they ruled out a key offensive lineman for at least a month:

Released:

OL Michael Jordan
OL Justin McCray
S Eric Rowe
WR Javon Wims

Waived:

OL Deonte Brown
RB Spencer Brown
OL JD Direnzo
LB Ace Eley
LB Kobe Jones
LB Eku Leota
CB Mac McCain
CB Herb Miller
CB Mark Milton
WR Shi Smith
CB Keith Taylor
OL Sam Tecklenburg
LB Jordan Thomas
CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver
WR Josh Vann
DL Raequan Williams

Placed on PUP:

G Austin Corbett

Placed on IR:

DE Henry Anderson

Austin Corbett continues to rehab from a torn ACL and has been sitting on PUP throughout the preseason. The transaction means the starting guard can’t be activated to the active roster until Week 5, but he may need longer to get into form. NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe tweets that the team is hoping to have him back midway through the season. Rookie Chandler Zavala will likely slide into the starting lineup while Corbett is sidelined.

Eric Rowe has 100 games of experience in stints with the Eagles, Patriots, and Dolphins. He’s spent the past four seasons in Miami, starting 39 of his 63 appearances. This included a 2022 campaign where he got into 14 games (six starts), finishing with 56 tackles and a pair of sacks. The two-time Super Bowl champ joined the Panthers back in April.

Minor NFL Transactions: 6/12/23

June 12th, 2023 at 5:59pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Brandon Smith
Released: WR Auden Tate

Carolina Panthers

Waived: DT Jalen Dalton

New England Patriots

Signed: DT Justus Tavai
Waived: CB Tae Hayes

The Cardinals are swapping out receivers. Brandon Smith spent a few years on the Cowboys practice squad before joining the XFL this past February. He ended up catching eight passes for 118 yards and one touchdown in four games with the D.C. Defenders. Auden Tate, meanwhile, spent four years with the Bengals before spending much of last season of the Eagles practice squad. He has 12 catches in 35 career games.

Justus Tavai was cut by the Patriots last week, but the brother of Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai is back on the roster. That will come at the expense of Tae Hayes‘ roster spot. The cornerback spent much of last season on New England’s practice squad, getting into a pair of games with the big-league team.

Minor NFL Transactions: 6/8/23

June 8th, 2023 at 7:10pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Claimed off waivers: DB Kyler McMichael (from Bills)
Signed: WR Brandon Smith
Waived: LB Marvin Pierre

Atlanta Falcons

Suspended: CB Breon Borders

Carolina Panthers

Claimed off waivers (from Falcons): DT Jalen Dalton (from Falcons), RB Tiyon Evans (from Rams)

Breon Borders has been hit with a two-game suspension, according to ESPN’s Field Yates (on Twitter). It’s uncertain what warranted the ban. Borders has seen time in 32 career games (six starts), compiling 42 tackles and one interception. He spent most of the 2022 campaign on the Bears practice squad, getting into one game with the big-league club.

The veteran cornerback just signed with the Falcons earlier this week. He’s expected to play a depth role behind A.J. Terrell, Jeff Okudah, and Mike Hughes.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/17/22

December 17th, 2022 at 5:41pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: G Will Hernandez
Promoted: CB Nate Hairston, DL Manny Jones

Carolina Panthers

Placed on IR: LB Brandon Smith

Chicago Bears

Promoted: TE Jake Tonges, WR Nsimba Webster

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted: C Brock Hoffman

Denver Broncos

Promoted: RB Devine Ozigbo, QB Jarrett Guarantano

Detroit Lions

Activated from IR: RB Craig Reynolds
Promoted: LB Jarrad Davis, QB Joshua Dobbs
Waived: WR Tom Kennedy

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated off IR: TE Donald Parham
Promoted: DL Christopher Hinton, S Raheem Layne
Waived: WR Jason Moore

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: RB Malcolm Brown

Miami Dolphins

Promoted: WR Braylon Sanders

New Orleans Saints

Promoted: WR Kirk Merritt
Waived: Nephi Sewell

New York Giants

Activated from IR: OL Ben Bredeson
Placed on IR: OL Joshua Ezeudu
Promoted: LB Landon Collins, QB Davis Webb

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: LB Hamsah Nasirildeen
Promoted: S Will Parks, DL Tanzel Smart

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted: LB Christian Elliss, P Brett Kern

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted: LB J.J. Russell, WR Deven Thompkins

Washington Commanders

Promoted: G Wes Martin

Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC East

August 31st, 2022 at 2:53pm 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 Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles and Giants moves are noted below.

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

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to practice squad:

G Isaac Alarcon, T Aviante Collins, S Tyler Coyle, RB Malik Davis, WR Dontario Drummond, QB Will Grier, LB Malik Jefferson, C Alec Lindstrom, K Brett Maher, TE Sean McKeon, QB Cooper Rush, WR Brandon Smith, DE Mika Tafua, S Juanyeh Thomas, DT Carlos Watkins

New York Giants

Signed:

LB Austin Calitro, TE Tanner Hudson, DL Nick Williams

Released:

OL Max Garcia

Claimed:

G Jack Anderson (from Eagles), CB Justin Layne (from Steelers), DB Nick McCloud (from Bills), S Jason Pinnock (from Jets)

Placed on IR:

G Shane Lemieux, LB Elerson Smith, CB Rodarius Williams

Signed to practice squad:

DL Ryder Anderson, TE Austin Allen, WR C.J. Board, RB Jashaun Corbin, CB Darren Evans, OL Max Garcia, CB Zyon Gilbert, CB Harrison Hand, T Will Holden, T Roy Mbaeteka, OL Garrett McGhin, S Nate Meadors, WR Jaylon Moore, OLB Quincy Roche, S Trenton Thompson, QB Davis Webb, LB Chuck Wiley

Philadelphia Eagles

Claimed:

QB Ian Book (from Saints)

Waived:

LB Davion Taylor

Signed to practice squad:

WR Devon Allen, G/T Kayode Awosika, RB Kennedy Brooks, WR Deon Cain, S Andre Chachere, T Le’Raven Clark, WR Britain Covey, LB Christian Elliss, CB Mario Goodrich, S Anthony Harris, QB Reid Sinnett, TE Noah Togliai, OL Cameron Tom, DT Marvin Wilson

Washington Commanders

Released:

LB De’Jon Harris, LB David Mayo

Claimed:

DB Tariq Castro-Fields (from 49ers), DB Rachad Wildgoose (from Jets)

Waived:

LB De’Jon Harris

Placed on IR:

TE Curtis Hodges

Signed to practice squad:

T Alex Akingbulu, CB Troy Apke, DT David Bada, DE William Bradley-King, CB Corn Elder, WR Alex Erickson, S Ferrod Gardner, LB Khaleke Hudson, CB Danny Johnson, G Nolan Laufenberg, WR Kyric McGowan, WR Marken Michel, T Aaron Monteiro, RB Jaret Patterson, C Jon Toth