Minor NFL Transactions: 8/28/20
We’ll keep track of today’s minor moves in this post. In addition to the transactions listed below, note that Broncos DT Joel Heath and Giants CB Shakial Taylor, who had previously been listed as cut, actually opted out of the 2020 season. As Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network tweets, both players were reinstated to their teams’ rosters and placed on the Reserve/Opt-Out List. The full (and final) opt-out tracker can be found here:
Baltimore Ravens
- Signed: RB Ty’Son Williams
Buffalo Bills
- Signed: CB Brian Allen
Carolina Panthers
- Signed: CB Jameson Houston, DE Austin Larkin
- Waived: DE DaVonte Lambert, CB Cole Luke
New England Patriots
- Signed: WR Andre Baccellia
- Waived: WR Will Hastings
New Orleans Saints
- Signed: LB Wynton McManis
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Signed: WR Saeed Blacknall
- Placed on IR: WR Anthony Johnson
- Waived: LB James Lockhart
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/30/20
Today’s minor moves:
Carolina Panthers
- Signed: DE DaVonte Lambert, CB Derrek Thomas
Dallas Cowboys
- Waived: LB Chris Covington, DB D.J. White
Oakland Raiders
- Re-signed: WR De’Mornay Pierson-El
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Signed: DT Josiah Coatney, FB Spencer Nigh
Buccaneers Move Roster To 53
The Buccaneers have made the following transactions as they move to 53 players:
Waived:
- QB Austin Allen
- DT Nathan Bazata
- T Cole Boozer
- WR Donteea Dye
- CB Javien Elliott
- LS Drew Ferris
- DE Demone Harris
- LB Nigel Harris
- G Ruben Holcomb
- TE Tanner Hudson
- S Godwin Igwebuike
- TE Austin Johnson
- T Jarron Jones
- DT DaVonte Lambert
- S Josh Liddell
- CB Marko Myers
- LB Eric Nzeocha
- DE Patrick O’Connor
- RB Dare Ogunbowale
- DE Evan Perrizo
- WR Ervin Philips
- T Givens Price
- RB Devine Redding
- WR Bernard Reedy
- DT Adam Reth
- T Brad Seaton
- T Jerry Ugokwe
- TE Matt Weiser
- WR Bobo Wilson
Waived/injured:
- CB Amari Coleman
- T Cole Gardner
Released:
Placed on injured reserve:
- LB Devante Bond
- LB Riley Bullough
Placed on NFI:
Placed on suspended list:
Buccaneers Waive RB Jeremy McNichols
The Buccaneers are reportedly bailing on a 2017 draft pick. According to NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo (via Twitter), the team has waived running back Jeremy McNichols. The rookie could theoretically pass through waivers and land on Tampa Bay’s practice squad.
The Buccaneers used a fifth-round pick on the Boise State product, and he was expected to serve as a depth piece while the team awaited the return of suspended running back Doug Martin. However, the team was apparently content with Jacquizz Rodgers, Charles Sims, and Peyton Barber for the time being.
McNichols was one of the most productive collegiate running backs over the past two seasons. Between 2015 and 2016, the running back averaged 1,523 yards and 21 touchdowns per season. He also proved to be competent in the passing game, averaging 44 receptions for 321 yards during that same span.
The Buccaneers have also announced the following transactions:
Placed on IR:
- DL DaVonte Lambert
- DL Stevie Tu’ikolovatu
Released:
- LS Andrew DePaola
- DE George Johnson (story)
Bucs Agree To Terms With 19 UDFAs
The Buccaneers’ rookie free agent class is a large one, with 19 undrafted players agreeing to terms with Tampa Bay, according to a team release. Here’s the full list of undrafted free agents who have agreed to sign with the Bucs:
- RB Peyton Barber (Auburn)
- TE/FB Tim Brown (West Chester)
- TE Kivon Cartwright (Colorado State)
- LB Tyson Coleman (Oregon)
- FB/TE Alan Cross (Memphis)
- T Taylor Fallin (Memphis)
- RB Russell Hansbrough (Missouri)
- S Traveon Henry (Northwestern)
- S Isaiah Johnson (South Carolina) ($2.5K signing bonus, per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle)
- WR Anthony Kelly (Kutztown)
- DT/DE Davonte Lambert (Auburn)
- LB Cassanova McKinzy (Auburn) ($10K signing bonus, per Wilson)
- DT Jontavius Morris (Western Kentucky)
- LB Luke Rhodes (William & Mary)
- G Dominique Robertson (West Georgia)
- S Elijah Shumate (Notre Dame) ($13K signing bonus, per Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times)
- WR Dez Stewart (Ohio Dominican)
- DE Channing Ward (Mississippi)
- T Leonard Wester (Missouri Western)