Minor NFL Transactions: 7/24/25
Today’s minor moves:
Atlanta Falcons
- Placed on active/PUP list: LB Troy Andersen
- Released: DB Kevin King
- Placed on active/NFI list: CB Cobee Bryant, DL LaCale London, LB Malik Verdon
Chicago Bears
- Signed: S Alex Cook
Detroit Lions
- Activated from active/NFI list: CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver
Miami Dolphins
- Signed: CB Cornell Armstrong, OL Obinna Eze
- Waived: OL Tedi Kushi
- Placed on IR: CB Artie Burns
New York Jets
- Signed: DB Tanner McCalister
- Released: LB Jared Bartlett
Philadelphia Eagles
- Reverted to IR: OL Marcus Tate
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Placed on active/NFI list: G Isaac Seumalo
San Francisco 49ers
- Signed: WR Quintez Cephus
- Waived: RB Israel Abanikanda
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Signed: G Michael Jordan, OL Tyler McLellan
- Waived/injured: OL Silas Dzansi
- Placed on reserve/retired list: OT Garret Greenfield
Washington Commanders
- Extended: S Percy Butler
Following rumblings yesterday that Artie Burns may have suffered a season-ending injury, the bad news was confirmed today, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Dolphins cornerback indeed suffered a torn ACL. It’s a tough break for the veteran, who’s looking to revive his NFL career after being limited to only four games with the Seahawks last season. The Dolphins were quick to sign a replacement, as Miami signed Cornell Armstrong. A former sixth-round pick by the Dolphins, Armstrong last appeared in an NFL game in 2022, when he started four of his nine games for the Falcons.
The Buccaneers did some shuffling on their offensive line today. In comes a pair of lineman: Michael Jordan, who started 11 games for the Patriots last season, and Tyler McLellan, a six-foot-eight, 355-pound lineman out of Campbell. Garret Greenfield, a UDFA in the 2024 draft, has apparently decided to hang up his cleats, and the team also moved on from Silas Dzansi with an injury designation.
The Commanders were looking ahead to 2026 today, as the team added an extra year to Percy Butler‘s contract. The former fourth-round pick has had some run in the starting lineup, including a 2023 season where he started 13 games while compiling 64 tackles and eight passes defended. He started five of 17 games in 2024 while establishing himself as one of Washington’s special teams aces.
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/14/25
Once the regular season ends, teams that are eliminated from the playoffs can sign players – typically young members of their practice squads – to reserve/futures contracts. Teams that lose in the playoffs are also eligible to sign such deals. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts from around the NFL:
Cleveland Browns
- G Brady Latham, DT Ralph Holley
Green Bay Packers
- CB Isaiah Dunn, WR Lediatrick Griffin, CB Kaleb Hayes, C Trey Hill, TE Johnny Lumpkin, DL Keith Randolph, DL Nesta Jade Silvera
Los Angeles Chargers
Minnesota Vikings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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S Marcus Banks, WR Marquez Callaway, CB Dallis Flowers, DL Mike Greene, OL Garret Greenfield, LB Antonio Grier Jr., LB Daniel Grzesiak, OL Luke Haggard, WR Dennis Houston, LB Deion Jones, WR Tanner Knue, OL Lorenz Metz, OL Raiqwon O’Neal, QB Michael Pratt, TE Tanner Taula, RB D.J. Williams, S Rashad Wisdom
Holley is a former Western Michigan Bronco who started his professional career with the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL in 2022. He then signed with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts for the 2023 season and played a key role in their 2024 Grey Cup championship. Holley led all CFL interior defensive linemen with 8.0 sacks, drawing attention from multiple NFL teams before signing with the Browns, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson.
Steward was an undrafted rookie out of Troy in 2024 who spent the year on the Bears’ practice squad. He was pursued by multiple teams once the regular season ended, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, but ultimately chose to stay within the NFC North with the Vikings.
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/1/25
Here are the latest practice squad moves from around the NFL:
Dallas Cowboys
- Signed: G Jack Anderson, CB Luq Barcoo
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Signed: OL Garret Greenfield
Tennessee Titans
- Signed: K Matthew Wright
Washington Commanders
- Signed: OT Max Pircher
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/19/24
Here are the latest practice squad transactions from around the NFL:
Arizona Cardinals
- Signed: OL Charlie Heck
Baltimore Ravens
- Released: CB Bump Cooper
Cincinnati Bengals
- Signed: RB Kendall Milton
Indianapolis Colts
- Signed: DE Derek Rivers
Kansas City Chiefs
- Released: WR Cornell Powell
Las Vegas Raiders
- Signed: WR Alex Bachman
- Released: LB Blake Lynch, TE Trevon Wesco
Los Angeles Chargers
- Signed: CB Dicaprio Bootle
Los Angeles Rams
- Released: P Ty Zentner
New Orleans Saints
- Signed: WR/KR Jermaine Jackson
- Placed on injured reserve: DE Trajan Jeffcoat
New York Giants
- Released: OT Garret Greenfield, TE/FB Jakob Johnson
Washington Commanders
- Signed: WR Mike Strachan
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/30/24
Today’s practice squad moves:
Arizona Cardinals
- Signed: LB Milo Eifler, DL Anthony Goodlow
Atlanta Falcons
- Signed: LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams
- Released: OL Matthew Cindric
Carolina Panthers
- Signed: WR Dax Milne
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Signed: RB Jake Funk
Los Angeles Chargers
- Signed: CB Kendall Williamson
Miami Dolphins
- Signed: DE Shakel Brown
New Orleans Saints
- Signed: RB Jacob Kibodi
New York Giants
- Signed: OT Garret Greenfield
New York Jets
- Released: S Jaylen Key
Philadelphia Eagles
- Signed: OL Braeden Daniels
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Signed: RB Aaron Shampklin
Seattle Seahawks
- Signed: LB Michael Dowell
- Released: LB Jamie Sheriff.
Seahawks Sign Tyus Bowser To PS; Cowboys, Titans Showed Interest
The Seahawks signed Tyus Bowser to their practice squad, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, reuniting the linebacker with head coach Mike Macdonald after the two spent several years together in Baltimore.
Bowser also worked out for the Titans and the Cowboys, per Pro Football Network’s Adam Caplan, but opted to join his former linebackers coach and defensive coordinator in Seattle. The Seahawks were in need of outside linebacker depth after Uchenna Nwosu suffered an MCL sprain in their final preseason game.
Bowser’s versatility and scheme knowledge fit well in Macdonald’s defensive system, but the 29-year-old will have to prove he can stay healthy to earn playing time. Bowser has only played in nine games since 2021 due to an Achilles tear in January 2022 and a knee injury in 2023 that kept him on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list for the whole year before he was released. That injury is the subject of an ongoing grievance between Bowser and the Ravens over his compensation for last season.
The Seahawks will not have to rely on Bowser right away, either. Nwosu avoided being placed on injured reserve during final roster cutdowns, an optimistic sign that he should return to the field by Week 4. Seattle also has veteran Dre’Mont Jones and recent draft picks Boye Mafe and Derick Hall at outside linebacker. Shortly after Nwosu’s injury, the Seahawks acquired Trevis Gipson from the Jaguars on August 26. Gipson resides on the team’s 53-man roster.
Along with Bowser, the Seahawks also signed cornerback Faion Hicks to their practice squad, per Condotta. To make room, they released offensive lineman Garret Greenfield. The team also waived tight end Jack Westover with an injury settlement.
Seahawks Waive WR Dee Eskridge, Leave T Abraham Lucas On PUP; Squad Now At 53
Here is how the now-Mike Macdonald-led Seahawks reduced their roster to 53 players:
Released:
- S Marquise Blair
- CB Artie Burns
- LB Blake Lynch
- QB P.J. Walker
Waived:
- LB Sundiata Anderson
- LB Michael Barrett
- DT Kyon Barrs
- CB Lance Boykin
- LB Nelson Ceaser
- T/G McClendon Curtis
- WR Dee Eskridge
- TE Michael Ezeike
- TE Devon Garrison
- LB Easton Gibbs
- T Garret Greenfield
- WR Hayden Hatten
- RB George Holani
- CB D.J. James
- CB Carlton Johnson
- DT Mario Kendricks
- DT DeVere Levelston
- RB Kobe Lewis
- TE Tyler Mabry
- G Ilm Manning
- LB Patrick O’Connell
- S Ty Okada
- T Raiqwon O’Neal
- T Max Pircher
- LB Jon Rhattigan
- RB Kairee Robinson
- WR Ty Scott
- LB Jamie Sheriff
- WR Cody White
- WR Easop Winston
Waived/injured:
Placed on reserve/PUP list:
Injury trouble lingers for Lucas, who missed a chunk of last season because of an injury Pete Carroll labeled “chronic.” While the Seahawks’ new staff pushed back on that, the team’s right tackle starter is once again out of commission. Lucas, who started alongside Charles Cross as rookies in 2022, has started all 22 games he has played. But that only included six contests last year. Lucas must miss at least four games due to Tuesday’s designation. Lucas, who underwent knee surgery this offseason, also dealt with a shoulder issue heading into his second season.
The Seahawks brought back George Fant, who filled in as a Texans spot starter at RT last season. Fant’s presence becomes more important in light of this latest Lucas injury news. The player Fant was primarily competing with, Curtis, received cut notice today as well.
Macdonald and OC Ryan Grubb are not keeping Eskridge around, representing a miss for GM John Schneider. The Seahawks made Eskridge their top pick in the 2021 draft, which began in the second round due to the Jamal Adams trade. The Western Michigan alum has been unable to catch on. He has 17 career catches for 122 yards, with injuries intervening along the way. The Seahawks further addressed the issue by taking Jaxon Smith-Njigba in last year’s first round, but they have needed to devote considerable resources to stocking their WR positions.
Burns figures to be a candidate to come back soon, via ESPN.com’s Brady Henderson, who notes the former first-rounder enjoyed a good training camp and worked as the team’s starting slot corner at points. The Seahawks also cut one of the players they just acquired in a trade. Barrett, obtained from the Panthers, could be kept on the practice squad if he clears waivers Wednesday.
Seahawks Sign 16 UDFAs
The Seahawks front office has had a busy week. In addition to signing first-round defensive tackle Byron Murphy to his rookie contract, the organization has added 16 undrafted rookies to the roster:
- Sunny Anderson, LB (Grambling State)
- Nelson Ceaser, DL (Houston)
- Chevan Cordeiro, QB (San Jose State)
- Easton Gibbs, LB (Wyoming)
- Garret Greenfield, OT (South Dakota State)
- Hayden Hatten, WR (Idaho)
- George Holani, RB (Boise State)
- Carlton Johnson, CB (Fresno State)
- DeVere Levelston, DE (SMU)
- Kobe Lewis, RB (Florida Atlantic)
- Mike Novitsky, C (Kansas)
- Ro Torrence, CB (Arizona State)
- Jack Westover, TE (Washington)
- Dee Williams, WR (Tennessee)
- Rason Williams II, LB (Louisiana Tech)
- TaMerik Williams, RB (North Dakota State)
A handful of Seattle’s UDFAs earned notable bonuses. After compiling 2,993 yards and 21 touchdowns at Boise State over the past three years, running back George Holani got a $15K signing bonus and $100K of his base salary guaranteed, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Elsewhere on offense, Jack Westover earned a $25K signing bonus and $50K guaranteed on his salary, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. The Washington tight end was a productive member of the offense over the past two years, hauling in 77 catches for 775 yards and five touchdowns. South Dakota State offensive lineman Garret Greenfield got the most guaranteed money of the bunch. Wilson notes that the rookie got $195K in guaranteed money, including a $20K signing bonus.
On the other side of the ball, the Seahawks paid of a pair of undrafted defensive linemen. After collecting 17 sacks and 27.5 tackles for loss in three seasons at Houston, Nelson Ceaser got $110K guaranteed, including a $10K signing bonus, per ESPN’s Brady Henderson. Grambling State’s Sunny Anderson got the same guarantees to catch on with Seattle, per Wilson.