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NFL COVID List Updates: 12/22/21

By Ben Levine | at December 22, 2021 6:22 pm

We’ve compiled a list of players who were placed or activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list today. In some instances (including Christian McCaffrey and Travis Etienne), players activated from the list remain on IR:

Arizona Cardinals

Placed on list: P Andy Lee

Baltimore Ravens

Placed on list: LB Chris Board, DT Justin Madubuike, S Geno Stone, LB Kristian Welch

Carolina Panthers

Placed on list: S Sam Franklin Jr., DE Azur Kamara
Activated from list: RB Christian McCaffrey

Chicago Bears

Placed on list: TE Jesper Horsted

Cleveland Browns

Placed on list: CB Greg Newsome
Activated from list: TE Austin Hooper, LB Jacob Phillips

Dallas Cowboys

Activated from list: DT Osa Odighizuwa

Denver Broncos

Activated from list: LB Malik Reed

Detroit Lions

Activated from list: S Jalen Elliott

Houston Texans

Placed on list: WR Brandin Cooks (st0ry), LB Tae Davis
Activated from list: DE DeMarcus Walker

Indianapolis Colts

Placed on list: DE Kemoko Turay, CB Rock Ya-Sin

Jacksonville Jaguars

Placed on list: RB Travis Etienne
Activated from list: LB Dylan Moses

Kansas City Chiefs

Placed on list: OT Mike Remmers
Activated from list: LB Willie Gay Jr., WR Josh Gordon

Las Vegas Raiders

Placed on list: CB Brandon Facyson

Los Angeles Chargers

Placed on list: WR Jalen Guyton

Los Angeles Rams

Activated from list: DB Terrell Burgess, G Jamil Demby, T Rob Havenstein, NT Sebastian Joseph, LB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo

Miami Dolphins

Placed on list: G Robert Jones

Minnesota Vikings

Activated from list: RB Alexander Mattison

New England Patriots

Activated from list: RB J.J. Taylor

New Orleans Saints

Placed on list: TE Adam Trautman

New York Jets

Placed on list: S Ashtyn Davis, DT Jonathan Marshall, TE Kenny Yeboah

Philadelphia Eagles

Placed on list: T Le’Raven Clark

Pittsburgh Steelers

Placed on list: LB Marcus Allen, OT Zach Banner, LB Devin Bush

Seattle Seahawks

Placed on list: TE Will Dissly
Activated from list: RB Alex Collins

Tennessee Titans

Placed on list: OL Rodger Saffold

Washington Football Team

Placed on list: LB Cole Holcomb
Activated from list: DE William Bradley-King, T Cornelius Lucas

Redskins To Sign OT Cornelius Lucas

By Zachary Links | at March 19, 2020 3:14 pm

The Redskins are signing Cornelius Lucas to a two-year, $5.3MM deal, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. Lucas isn’t a world-beater, but he’ll offer the club valuable depth on the offensive line.

Lucas, 29 in July, spent the 2019 season with the Bears. He appeared in every game and started in half of those contests.

Before Chicago, Lucas spent time with the Lions, Rams, and Saints. If the Redskins find a team willing to give them for a second-round pick for Trent Williams, he might take on a larger-than-expected role in D.C.

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NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/23/19

By Dallas Robinson | at January 23, 2019 6:56 pm

Here are the latest reserve/futures contract signings from around the NFL. These deals will go into effect on the first day of the 2019 league year, with players joining their respective clubs’ offseason 90-man rosters:

Chicago Bears

OL Cornelius Lucas
WR Jordan Williams-Lambert

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Minor NFL Transactions: 12/31/18

By Sam Robinson | at December 31, 2018 8:58 pm

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

New Orleans Saints

Signed: CB Josh Robinson
Waived: OL Cornelius Lucas

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Saints Re-Sign OT Derek Newton

By Zachary Links | at December 27, 2018 2:20 pm

Derek Newton is back with the Saints. On Thursday, the Saints re-signed the offensive tackle, along with fellow OT Cornelius Lucas. To make room, the club cut defensive back Josh Robinson and defensive lineman Mitchell Loewen.

The Saints signed Newton to a two-year deal in early December, even though he had not played since October 2016, then released him a few weeks later. The Saints needed healthy bodies up front due to a recent rash of injuries last week, but they’re now able to accommodate him on the roster.

A 2011 seventh-round pick out of Arkansas State, Newton was the Texans’ starting right tackle from 2012’s first game until that career-altering night in Denver when Newton shredded both of his knees. The Texans waived Newton via failed physical designation in April, and he filed a $500K grievance. This year, Newton worked out for the Jets, Cardinals, and Saints and showed enough in New Orleans to warrant an opportunity.

The Saints kept Newton on speed dial, and he now has a chance to contribute to a contender.

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Saints Release OT Derek Newton

By Zachary Links | at December 20, 2018 2:10 pm

Derek Newton‘s comeback hit another unfortunate roadblock on Thursday. The offensive tackle was released by the Saints after he was unable to come back from two torn patellar tendons.

The Saints signed Newton to a two-year deal earlier this month, even though he has not played since October 2016. The Saints were initially willing to stay patient with the veteran, but they desperately need bodies up front due to a recent rash of injuries. To give some instant relief, the club signed Cornelius Lucas in Newton’s stead.

A 2011 seventh-round pick out of Arkansas State, Newton was the Texans’ starting right tackle from 2012’s first game until that career-altering night in Denver when Newton shredded both of his knees. The Texans waived Newton via failed physical designation in April, and he field a $500K grievance. This year, Newton worked out for the Jets, Cardinals, and Saints and showed enough in New Orleans to warrant a contract.

The Saints will likely keep Newton on speed dial, but another team could scoop him up before they get the chance to bring him back.

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NFL Workout Updates: 12/19/18

By Dallas Robinson | at December 19, 2018 9:09 pm

Today’s practice squad updates, all courtesy of veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer (on Twitter):

Arizona Cardinals

WR Bryant Mitchell; T Ryker Mathews; LBs Tobi Antigha, Sam Eguavoen, Pete Robertson, Alex Singleton, Jameer Thurman; K Ty Long

Buffalo Bills

QB Bo Levi Mitchell; WRs Diontae Spencer, D’haquille Williams; TE Evan Baylis; LB Cory James

Chicago Bears

QB Bo Levi Mitchell; WRs Marken Michel, Jordan Williams-Lambert; TE Clive Walford

Cincinnati Bengals

G Avery Gennesy

Cleveland Browns

RB Jarvion Franklin; TE Kevin Rader; G Ian Park; DT Lance McDowell; S Jack Tocho

Green Bay Packers

WRs Chris Brown, Ka’Raun Williams; CB Trevon Mathis

Houston Texans

LB Dominique Alexander; DB Tevaughn Campbell; CB Craig Mager; S Tyvis Powell

Indianapolis Colts

LB Greer Martini; Ss Isaiah Johnson, Afolabi Laguda; K Ty Long

Los Angeles Chargers

LB Jameer Thurman; DEs Tobi Antigha, Kwaku Boateng; S Chris Edwards

New Orleans Saints

Ts Cornelius Lucas, Menelik Watson; G John Fullington

San Francisco 49ers

G Marcus Oliver; T Blaine Clausell; DL Kapron Lewis-Moore

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

G Chris Schleuger; T Dakoda Shepley; DB Tevaughn Campbell; Ks Jon Brown, Trevor Moore; Ps Hayden Hunt, Ryan Winslow; LS Zach Triner

Washington Redskins

RB Akrum Wadley; CBs Doran Grant, Dexter McDougle, Sojourn Shelton; Ss Dexter McCoil, Stephen Roberts

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NFL Workout Updates: 12/11/18

By Sam Robinson | at December 11, 2018 9:40 pm

Here’s the latest from the NFL’s workout circuit, all links going to NFL reporter Howard Balzer’s Twitter account (unless otherwise noted). The first day teams can sign players to reserve/futures contracts is New Year’s Eve.

Arizona Cardinals

DT Toby Johnson (link)

Buffalo Bills

LB Marquis Flowers (Twitter link via ESPN.com’s Mike Rodak)

Cleveland Browns

WR Chance Allen, WR Devin Lucien, WR Brandon Reilly, T Dakoda Shepley, LB Alex Singleton (link)

Denver Broncos

WR Shay Fields, LB Chris Frey, CB Kameron Kelly, LB Hau’oli Kikaha, CB Trevon Mathis, QB Bo Levi Mitchell (CFL tryout), DL Henry Mondeaux, LB Tegray Scales, LB Robert Spillane, WR Greg Ward (Twitter links)

Detroit Lions

DT Joshua Frazier, DT Greg Gilmore, DE Alec James, T Jarron Jones, LB Jacob Pugh, DT Elijah Qualls, DE Jonathan Wynn (link)

Green Bay Packers

DB Tevaughn Campbell (link)

Houston Texans

LB Kennan Gilchrist, CB Josh Hawkins (Twitter links)

Indianapolis Colts

CB Johnathan Alston, T William Poehls, DT DeShawn Williams (link)

Jacksonville Jaguars

WR C.J. Board, LB Farrington Huguenin, DE Alec James, TE Marcus Lucas, TE Troy Mangen, WR Jordan Veasy, LB Antwione Williams (link)

Los Angeles Rams

LB Sam Eguavoen (CFL tryout) (link)

New York Jets

LB Zaire Anderson, LB Kwaku Boateng (CFL tryout), RB Joel Bouagnon, RB Mack Brown, RB Martez Carter, LB Jonathan Celestin, LB Avery Ellis (CFL tryout), LB Manase Hungalu, K Ty Long (CFL tryout), T Ryker Mathews (CFL tryout), WR Bryant Mitchell (CFL tryout), RB Akrum Wadley, WR D’haquille Williams (CFL tryout) (link)