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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/23/24

October 23rd, 2024 at 7:41pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: QB Anthony Brown

Carolina Panthers

Signed: DT T.J. Smith, LB Chandler Wooten

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: WR Ethan Fernea
Released: K Spencer Shrader

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: DB Shaun Wade

Miami Dolphins

Signed: QB C.J. Beathard, WR Tarik Black
Released: TE Hayden Rucci

New England Patriots

Signed: LB Keshawn Banks

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: WR Parris Campbell, DT Siaki Ika

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: OL Dieter Eiselen, WR Malik Turner

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: CB Damarion Williams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: P Jack Browning, WR Dennis Houston

While the Dolphins should soon have Tua Tagovailoa back on the field, the team has still added another QB to the mix. The team added veteran C.J. Beathard to the taxi squad today. The quarterback has bounced around the NFL since 2017, including a few stops in San Francisco when current Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel served as the 49ers run game coordinator. The 30-year-old got a start for the Jaguars last season, completing 17 of his 24 pass attempts for 178 yards. The newest addition will join a QB room that also includes Tyler Huntley, Skylar Thompson, and Tim Boyle.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/29/24

August 29th, 2024 at 8:15pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Thursday’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed from practice squad: LB Krys Barnes
Placed on IR: CB Elijah Jones

Carolina Panthers

Signed from practice squad: TE Jordan Matthews
Placed on IR: DL Jaden Crumedy

Cincinnati Bengals

Re-signed: RB Trayveon Williams
Placed on IR: DT McKinnley Jackson

Dallas Cowboys

Placed on IR: T Chuma Edoga (story)

Denver Broncos

Signed: LB Kristian Welch
Waived: LB Levelle Bailey

Detroit Lions

Placed on IR: DL John Cominsky (story)

Green Bay Packers

Removed from IR via injury settlement: CB Brandon Facyson, RB Jarveon Howard

Las Vegas Raiders

Removed from IR via injury settlement: LB Elerson Smith

Los Angeles Chargers

Waived: RB Jaret Patterson

Los Angeles Rams

Placed on IR: OL Conor McDermott

Miami Dolphins

Signed: LS Blake Ferguson
Placed on IR: S Patrick McMorris

New York Giants

Signed: LB Curtis Bolton, FB Jakob Johnson
Placed on IR: OL Austin Schlottmann
Removed from IR via injury settlement: WR Dennis Houston, OL Jalen Mayfield

Philadelphia Eagles

Waived: DT Marlon Tuipulotu

Pittsburgh Steelers

Removed from IR via injury settlement: LB Julius Welschof

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Removed from IR via injury settlement: LB Kalen DeLoach

Tennessee Titans

Removed from IR via injury settlement: WR Kyle Philips

Washington Commanders

Removed from IR via injury settlement: LB Keandre Jones, S Ben Nikke

Schlottmann suffered what Brian Daboll called a long-term injury. Elaborating on the injury Schlottmann suffered in practice Wednesday, The Athletic’s Dan Duggan notes the veteran backup O-lineman will rehab a broken fibula. The injury is expected to shut down the free agency addition for at least two months. No surgery is on tap for Schlottmann. The Giants considering him for activation may depend on their injury situation, as teams only have eight regular-season IR activations. The Giants have seven presently, as they used a summer IR designation on linebacker Matthew Adams on Tuesday.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/21/24

August 21st, 2024 at 6:58pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s mid-week minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: TE Sage Surratt
Waived: WR Daniel Arias

Carolina Panthers

Waived (with injury settlement): G Nash Jensen

Chicago Bears

Placed on IR: WR Freddie Swain

Cleveland Browns

Signed: LB Marvin Moody
Waived (with injury designation): Brandon Bouyer-Randle

Detroit Lions

Signed: CB Rachad Wildgoose

Green Bay Packers

Placed on exempt/international list: K Alex Hale
Reverted to IR: RB Jarveon Howard
Waived: DE Kenneth Odumegwu

Houston Texans

Placed on IR: TE Dalton Keene

Kansas City Chiefs

Waived (with injury designation): WR Jaaron Hayek

Las Vegas Raiders

Waived: WR Jeff Foreman

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: G Matt Cindric
Claimed off waivers (from Jets): TE Neal Johnson
Waived (with injury designation): T Jeremy Flax, CB NaJee Thompson

New York Giants

Reverted to IR: WR Dennis Houston
Waived (with injury settlement): TE Tyree Jackson

Philadelphia Eagles

Released (with injury settlement): CB Tyler Hall

Washington Commanders

Reverted to IR: LB Keandre Jones, S Ben Nikkel

Interesting move up in Green Bay, where the Packers are essentially swapping out which player will qualify as the 17th member of their practice squad through the International Player Pathway program. They’ll waive the Nigerian, Odumegwu, who joined through the league’s IPP program last year, and assign the international exemption to the Australian kicker, Hale.

It’s unfortunate news for Keene, who doubled in his offensive duties as fullback at times for the Texans. Keene reportedly tore his ACL in Houston’s second preseason game last weekend, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. His placement on injured reserve today will end his 2024 season.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/20/24

August 20th, 2024 at 6:47pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s minor transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: DT T.J. Carter, LB Chris Garrett
Waived: LS Joe Shimko

Baltimore Ravens

Waived (with injury settlement): TE Scotty Washington

Buffalo Bills

Waived (with injury designation): WR Lawrence Keys

Carolina Panthers

Reverted to IR: CB Lamar Jackson, WR Tayvion Robinson

Dallas Cowboys

Released: CB Sheldrick Redwine

Detroit Lions

Placed on IR: LB Malik Jefferson, WR Tre’Quan Smith
Waived (with injury settlement): LB DaRon Gilbert, S Morice Norris Jr.

Green Bay Packers

Signed: FB Henry Pearson
Waived (with injury designation): RB Jarveon Howard

Houston Texans

Signed: FB Nick Bawden

Indianapolis Colts

Reverted to IR: G Josh Sills
Waived (with injury settlement): WR Ethan Fernea

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: QB E.J. Perry
Waived: WR Brevin Easton

Kansas City Chiefs

Reverted to IR: G McKade Mettauer

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: LB DaShaun White

Los Angeles Rams

Waived (with injury settlement): CB Jerry Jacobs

Miami Dolphins

Reverted to IR: LB Zeke Vandenburgh

New England Patriots

Signed: LB Kobe Jones, LB Christian McCarroll
Claimed off waivers (from Browns): WR Matt Landers
Placed on IR: WR JaQuae Jackson

New Orleans Saints

Signed: CB Joejuan Williams
Activated from active/PUP: TE Juwan Johnson
Waived (with injury designation): C Sincere Haynesworth

New York Giants

Signed: S Clayton Isbell
Reverted to IR: DT Ryder Anderson
Waived (with injury designation): WR Dennis Houston

San Francisco 49ers

Waived (with injury settlement): WR Frank Darby

Tennessee Titans

Signed: LB Mikel Jones
Placed on IR: LB Garret Wallow (story)

Washington Commanders

Signed: S Kendell Brooks, LB Chapelle Russell
Waived (with injury designation): S Ben Nikkel
Released (with injury designation): LB Keandre Jones

Free Agent

Suspended: DT Kevin Strong

Strong was a surprising release by the Cardinals during the regular season last year. At the time, Strong was coming off of his strongest NFL campaign, but head coach Jonathan Gannon claimed that the release was what was “best for the team.” While we still don’t know the nature of the suspension, or whether or not it’s even related to his January release, we are aware that he will miss three games.

NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/8/24

January 8th, 2024 at 9:24pm CST by Ben Levine

Many teams have started signing players to reserve/futures contracts, allowing organization to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts:

Arizona Cardinals

WR Andre Baccellia, OL Jackson Barton, WR Kaden Davis, OL Marquis Hayes, RB Tony Jones, TE Bernhard Seikovits, WR Jeff Smith, CB Quavian White

Atlanta Falcons

OL Barry Wesley

Carolina Panthers

RB Mike Boone, RB Spencer Brown, WR Jalen Camp, RB Tarik Cohen, CB Lamar Jackson, TE Jordan Matthews, CB AJ Parker, TE Chris Pierce, WR Cam Sims, OT Badara Traore, DE Raequan Williams

Chicago Bears

LB Micah Baskerville, TE Stephen Carlson, OL Jerome Carvin, DB Adrian Colbert, OL Aviante Collins, DL Michael Dwumfour, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Roy Mbaeteka, OL Bill Murray, WR Nsimba Webster

Cincinnati Bengals

DT Domenique Davis, CB Allan George, C Nate Gilliam, DE Jeff Gunter, LB Shaka Heyward, WR Shedrick Jackson, G Jaxson Kirkland, WR Kwamie Lassiter II, WR Kendric Pryor

Denver Broncos

RB Tyler Badie, QB Ben DiNucci, OT Demontrey Jacobs, S Devon Key, CB Reese Taylor

Indianapolis Colts

LB Austin Ajiake, LB Liam Anderson, WR Tyrie Cleveland, S Marcel Dabo, WR Ethan Fernea, G Arlington Hambright, TE Jordan Murray, RB Zavier Scott, TE Eric Tomlinson

Las Vegas Raiders

DE David Agoha, CB Cornell Armstrong, QB Anthony Brown, OT D.J. Fluker, TE Cole Fotheringham, S Jaydon Grant, DT Marquan McCall, RB Sincere McCormick, OT Jalen McKenzie, TE John Samuel Shenker, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, DE Elerson Smith, DE Charles Snowden, CB Sam Webb, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Minnesota Vikings

LB Abraham Beauplan, G Henry Byrd, OT Coy Cronk, WR N’Keal Harry, WR Trishton Jackson, RB DeWayne McBride, G Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas, CB Jaylin Williams, CB Joejuan Williams, G Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas

New England Patriots

DE William Bradley-King, LB Joe Giles-Harris, DB Azizi Hearn, DT Trysten Hill, WR T.J. Luther, OT Andrew Stueber, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

New Orleans Saints

RB James Robinson

New York Giants

DT Ryder Anderson, OT Yodny Cajuste, DB Kaleb Hayes, WR Dennis Houston, RB Deon Jackson, LB Dyontae Johnson, LB Jeremiah Martin, G Jalen Mayfield, OL Joshua Miles, DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver

New York Jets

OL Obinna Eze, OL Vitaliy Gurman, CB Tae Hayes, DL Manny Jones, RB Jacques Patrick, K Austin Seibert, DL Marquiss Spencer, WR Malik Taylor

Seattle Seahawks

LB Levi Bell, NT Matthew Gotel, RB Bryant Koback, TE Tyler Mabry, S Jonathan Sutherland, WR Cody White, WR Easop Winston Jr.

Tennessee Titans

CB Shyheim Carter, DB Tay Gowan, WR Tre’Shaun Harrison, TE Thomas Odukoya, LB Thomas Rush, G Lachavious Simmons

Washington Commanders

LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, WR Davion Davis, CB D’Angelo Mandell

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.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 8/31/23

August 31st, 2023 at 9:21pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Kaden Davis, OL Marquis Hayes

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: NT Bravvion Roy

Buffalo Bills

Signed: QB Shane Buechele

Chicago Bears

Signed: DL Deslin Alexandre, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Bill Murray, K John Parker Romo

Denver Broncos

Signed: TE Lucas Krull

Detroit Lions

Signed: QB David Blough, DL Quinton Bohanna, WR Daurice Fountain, DE Raymond Johnson, RB Zonovan Knight, G Michael Niese

Green Bay Packers

Signed: LB Kristian Welch

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DT McTelvin Agim, WR Racey McMath
Released: DT Caleb Sampson, CB Kevin Toliver

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: DL Esezi Otomewo

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: CB Keith Taylor, WR Montrell Washington
Released: DB Reese Taylor

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: WR Marquez Callaway, LB Isaac Darkangelo, G Vitaliy Gurman, DE Janarius Robinson

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: WR Alex Erickson, S Dean Marlowe, TE Nick Vannett

Miami Dolphins

Signed: TE Nick Bowers, RB Darrynton Evans, OL Chasen Hines, S Joshua Kalu, DT Rashard Lawrence, OT James Tunstall, WR Raleigh Webb, DE Chase Winovich

New England Patriots

Signed: WR Jalen Reagor

New Orleans Saints

Released: RB Tony Jones, RB Ellis Merriweather, RB Jordan Mims, LB Ty Summers

New York Giants

Signed: CB Caleb Hayes, WR Dennis Houston, TE Tyree Jackson, RB Taiwan Jones, G Jalen Mayfield, OT Jaylon Thomas
Released: CB Gemon Green, OL Tyre Phillips

New York Jets

Signed: LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball, DL Jalyn Holmes, S Tyreque Jones, OL Jason Poe, OL Ryan Swoboda, RB Xazavian Valladay

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: DT Thomas Booker, OT Le’Raven Clark, CB Tiawan Mullen

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Tariq Carpenter, OT Kellen Diesch, WR Simi Fehoko, G Joey Fisher, DB Josiah Scott

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: CB CB Shemar Jean-Charles, K Matthew Wright

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: OL Ben Brown, CB Artie Burns, LB Jon Rhattigan, CB Robert Rochell
Released: QB Holton Ahlers, OL Greg Eiland

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, DE C.J. Brewer, OL Silas Dzansi, OT Luke Haggard, DB Keenan Isaac, WR Cephus Johnson, RB Patrick Laird, S Richard LeCounte, WR Ryan Miller, WR David Moore, DL Pat O’Connor, OL Raiqwon O’Neal, LB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, TE Tanner Taula, QB John Wolford

Cowboys Set 53-Man Roster

August 29th, 2023 at 5:36pm CST by Ben Levine

The Cowboys were busy today, with the organization announcing 36 roster moves as they reduced their team to 53 players:

Released:

DE Ben Banogu
OT Chuma Edoga
CB C.J. Goodwin
QB Will Grier
LB Malik Jefferson
WR Tyron Johnson
LS Trent Sieg

Waived:

DL Issac Alarcon
WR Jose Barbon
DT Quinton Bohanna
OT Earl Bostick
CB Myles Brooks
CB Josh Butler
LB Jabril Cox
S Tyler Coyle
WR Jalen Cropper
RB Malik Davis
WR Dontario Drummond
TE Princeton Fant
C Matt Farniok
WR Simi Fehoko
TE Seth Green
OL Brock Hoffman
WR Dennis Houston
DE Durrell Johnson
DE Isaiah Land
C Alec Lindstrom
CB D’Angelo Mandell
TE Sean McKeon
S Sheldrick Redwine
OT Alex Taylor-Prioleau
DE Tyrus Wheat

Placed on IR:

OT Josh Ball
WR David Durden
LB DeMarvion Overshown
TE John Stephens Jr.

According to Nick Harris of the team website, both long snapper Trent Sieg and cornerback C.J. Goodwin are expected to rejoin the active roster once the dust settles from this initial round of cuts.

Quinton Bohanna spent the past two years in Dallas after being selected in the sixth round of the 2021 draft. He got into 27 games (10 starts) over the past two years, collecting 29 tackles while playing both on defense and special teams. The Cowboys added first-round defensive tackle Mazi Smith this offseason, making Bohanna expendable.