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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.

Minor NFL Transactions: 7/28/24

July 28th, 2024 at 5:30pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s minor moves to close out the weekend:

Chicago Bears

Signed: RB Demetric Felton
Placed on exempt/international player list: P Tory Taylor

Cincinnati Bengals

Activated from active/NFI list: TE Erick All

Dallas Cowboys

Claimed off waivers (from 49ers): CB Kemon Hall

Kansas City Chiefs

Activated from active/PUP list: G Joe Thuney

Miami Dolphins

Activated from active/PUP list: LB David Long

New England Patriots

Signed: DT Josiah Bronson
Activated from active/NFI list: RB Antonio Gibson
Activated from active/PUP list: RB Terrell Jennings

New Orleans Saints

Signed: G Tremayne Anchrum, T Jesse Davis
Placed on IR: OL Justin Herron
Waived: OL Mark Evans II

New York Giants

Signing: CB Breon Borders
Activated from active/PUP list: TE Theo Johnson
Waived: QB Nathan Rourke

Thuney has been working his way back from a pectoral injury. After suffering the strain in a Divisional Round win over the Bills, the injury held Thuney out of the team’s final two wins over the Ravens and 49ers. Having passed his physical, Thuney will return to practice in order to take the next steps on his way back to the field.

The Giants weren’t the only team to submit a waiver claim for Rourke as he continues to try and turn his success in the Canadian Football League into an NFL opportunity. Now, after being buried on the depth chart behind Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, and Tommy DeVito, Rourke is able to look elsewhere for that chance at playing time in the NFL.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/21/23

September 21st, 2023 at 7:19pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Houston Texans

Signed: CB D’Angelo Ross

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: G Dakoda Shepley
Placed on IR: CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: DB Michael Ojemudia

New England Patriots

Signed: CB Breon Borders, CB Azizi Hearn

New Orleans Saints

Signed: RB Kirk Merritt

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: LB Tyreke Smith
Released: OL Greg Eiland

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DE Jayden Peevy

The Patriots are struggling with injuries in their cornerbacks room, so the organization added two players to the practice squad for reinforcement. Borders has the most experience, with the veteran appearing in 32 games since entering the league in 2017. He only got into a single game for the Bears in 2022, but he did appear in 12 games with the Titans and Cardinals in 2021. Hearn had a stint with the Chargers after going undrafted out of UCLA in this year’s draft.

Falcons Reduce Roster To 53 Players

August 29th, 2023 at 10:59pm CST by Ben Levine

The Falcons roster took shape today. While the team moved on from some notable veterans, the front office surely had a tougher time waiving a long list of promising young players:

Released:

Waived:

DB Micah Abernathy
WR Slade Bolden
DB Natrone Brooks
DB Cliff Chatman
DL Carlos Davis
DB Lukas Denis
TE Tucker Fisk
LB Frank Ginda
DB Darren Hall
DL Demone Harris
WR Keilahn Harris
TE Parker Hesse
DL Timmy Horne
RB Godwin Igwebuike
LB Mike Jones
DL LaCale London
WR Zay Malone
OL Michal Menet
DL Caeveon Patton
RB Clint Ratkovich
OL Trevor Reid
WR Mathew Sexton
OL Justin Shaffer
OL Tyler Vrabel
RB Carlos Washington Jr.
OL Barry Wesley

Placed on IR:

DB Cornell Armstrong
WR Penny Hart

One of the most surprising cuts was Darren Hall, who has started 10 of his 31 appearances for the Falcons over the past two seasons. The former fourth-round pick started nine games this past year, finishing with 45 tackles, three passes defended, and one forced fumble.

Parker Hesse spent the past two seasons in Atlanta, serving mostly as a blocking tight end. The former UDFA started seven of his 17 appearances this past season, hauling in nine catches for 89 yards.

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: 6/5/23

June 5th, 2023 at 7:58pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: CB Dylan Mabin, CB Bobby Price

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: CB Breon Borders
Waived: CB Jamal Peters

Denver Broncos

Signed: WR Nick Williams
Waived: RB Damarea Crockett

New England Patriots

Signed: WR Ed Lee

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: RB Darius Hagans, OL Jarrid Williams
Waived: WR Cody Chrest

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DT Jacob Sykes
Waived: WR C.J. Johnson, DT Forrest Merrill

Borders worked out for the Falcons on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 tweets. This will be team No. 11 for Borders, who is moving toward Josh Johnson journeyman territory — at least for volume. A former Raiders UDFA, Borders played in one game last season — with the Bears — after a 12-game 2021 (in Chicago and Arizona). Borders’ most notable NFL stint came when he started five games for the eventual AFC South champion Titans in 2020. Borders has also caught on with Buffalo, Houston, Jacksonville, Washington, Pittsburgh and Miami.

A 2019 UDFA, Crockett had been with the Broncos since 2020. He served as backfield depth in Denver, but all of his playing time came in 2021 — mostly on special teams. Crockett’s career encountered a speedbump during training camp last year; the Missouri alum suffered a torn ACL.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/23/22

December 23rd, 2022 at 5:56pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor moves heading into the NFL’s largest slate of Saturday games of the season:

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: DT Isaiah Mack

Buffalo Bills

Promoted from practice squad: WR Cole Beasley, DE Kingsley Jonathan

Chicago Bears

Activated from IR: RB Khalil Herbert (story)
Signed to active roster: CB Breon Borders
Promoted from practice squad: TE Chase Allen, WR Nsimba Webster
Placed on IR: CB Jaylon Johnson, CB Kindle Vildor

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: CB Allan George

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: CB Mackensie Alexander, C Brock Hoffman

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: S Brady Breeze, TE Garrett Griffin

Kansas City Chiefs

Activated from IR: TE Blake Bell
Promoted from practice squad: DT Danny Shelton
Placed on IR: TE Jody Fortson

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: G Kyle Hinton

New England Patriots

Signed to active roster: LS Tucker Addington
Promoted from practice squad: K Tristan Vizcaino, TE Scotty Washington
Placed on IR: LS Joe Cardona

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: WR Kirk Merritt
Promoted from practice squad: G Josh Andrews, WR Keith Kirkwood

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed to active roster: LB Christian Elliss
Promoted from practice squad: P Brett Kern
Placed on IR: TE Tyree Jackson

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted from practice squad: DL Michael Dwumfour, WR Willie Snead

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: RB Godwin Igwebuike, RB Wayne Gallman

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed to active roster: WR Deven Thompkins
Placed on IR: LB Genard Avery

Tennessee Titans

Promoted from practice squad: LB Andre Smith, Jonathan Ward

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/22/22

November 22nd, 2022 at 7:20pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad transactions:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: CB John Reid
Released: S Devon Key

Carolina Panthers

Signed: LB Arron Mosby
Released: QB D’Eriq King

Chicago Bears

Signed: DB Breon Borders

Cleveland Browns

Signed: S Bubba Bolden, T Will Holden
Released: C Jordan Meredith

Denver Broncos

Signed: RB Tyreik McAllister, LB Ray Wilborn
Released: LB Harvey Langi

Houston Texans

Signed: DB D’Angelo Ross

Indianapolis Colts

Released: LB Tyrell Adams

New York Giants

Signed: TE Nick Vannett

New York Jets

Signed: DL Marquiss Spencer

Philadelphia Eagles

Released: WR Auden Tate
Released from IR: OT Jarrid Williams

Pittsburgh Steelers

Released: DB Quincy Wilson

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/14/22

August 14th, 2022 at 5:00pm CST by Rory Parks

We will keep track of today’s minor moves here:

Arizona Cardinals

Released: DL Kingsley Keke, OL Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi, OL Greg Long, RB Ronnie Rivers, CB Breon Borders

Buffalo Bills

Released: TE Jalen Wydermyer, CB Olaijah Griffin, OL Jordan Simmons, OL Derek Kerstetter

Carolina Panthers

Released: RB Darius Bradwell, TE Nate Becker, LB Kamal Martin, OL Wyatt Miller, CB Chris Westry

Cincinnati Bengals

Waived: CB Abu Daramy-Swaray, RB Shermari Jones, WR Pooka Williams Jr.

Green Bay Packers

Signed: K Ramiz Ahmed
Released: K Gabe Brkic

New England Patriots

Signed: CB Devin Hafford

Philadelphia Eagles

Waived: OL William Dunkle, LB Ali Fayad

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from active/PUP list: TE Charlie Woerner

The most notable name amongst the Cardinals’ cuts is Keke. The 25-year-old made 17 starts with the Packers over the past two seasons, and was claimed off waivers by the Texans in February. Houston cut him in May, however, leading him to the Cardinals. In the waning months of the offseason, the 2019 fifth-rounder will need to find another NFL home in time for Week 1.

Another recent Packers draftee being let go is Martin. The 2020 fifth-rounder made six appearances last season with Carolina, playing all-but exclusively on special teams. Each of the team’s other roster cuts had yet to play in for the Panthers, including Westry, who had showed potential in 2021 when briefly starting for the Ravens.