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NFL Minor Transactions: 8/19/25

August 19th, 2025 at 8:47pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Buffalo Bills

Signed: WR Grant DuBose
Waived/injured: DB Te’Cory Couch, WR Kaden Prather
Placed on IR: RB Darrynton Evans, RB Jarveon Howard
Released from IR: LB Justin Hollins

Detroit Lions

Activated from active/PUP: DT Mekhi Wingo

Green Bay Packers

Reverted to IR: DL Keith Randolph

Houston Texans

Signed: WR Cornell Powell
Released: RB J.J. Taylor
Waived/injured: WR Xavier Johnson

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: OL Jerome Carvin, RB Kevin Harris
Waived: WR Darius Lassiter, DL Eli Mostaert
Released from IR: CB Zech McPhearson

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: OL Mike McAllister
Waived/injured: WR Mario Williams
Reverted to IR: LB Keir Thomas

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: OL Zack Bailey, RB Xazavian Valladay
Waived: LB Max Tooley

New England Patriots

Signed: RB Micah Bernard, DT Philip Blidi
Waived: CB Tre Avery, DE Jereme Robinson
Reverted to IR: DE Isaiah Iton

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Kenny Willekes
Waived/injured: OT Gareth Warren
Reverted to IR: LB Devin Harper

San Francisco 49ers

Released from IR: RB Ameer Abdullah, WR Equanimeous St. Brown

Tennessee Titans

Released: LB Khaleke Hudson

Ameer Abdullah landed on IR earlier this month with a rib injury, but he’ll now have an opportunity to play in 2025 following his release. The veteran is coming off one of the most productive seasons of his career in 2024, when he compiled 572 yards from scrimmage in 16 games (three starts) with the Raiders. The 49ers filled his spot on the roster by signing veteran Jeff Wilson.

Equanimeous St. Brown will also have a chance to play in 2025, as the WR was previously ruled out with a foot injury. The veteran wideout only has five catches over the past two seasons.

Minor NFL Transactions: 7/26/25

July 26th, 2025 at 7:30pm CST by Adam La Rose

Saturday’s minor moves around the league:

Buffalo Bills

Signed: WR Kelly Akharaiyi
Placed on reserve/retired list: WR David White

Carolina Panthers

Reverted to IR: CB M.J. Devonshire

Green Bay Packers

Signed: CB Garnett Hollis Jr.

Houston Texans

Activated from active/PUP list: C Eli Cox, LB K.C. Ossai, RB J.J. Taylor

Minor NFL Transactions: 7/23/25

July 23rd, 2025 at 6:55pm CST by Ely Allen

With several training camps underway, here are today’s minor NFL transactions:

Baltimore Ravend

Placed on active/NFI list: LB Jake Hummel

Buffalo Bills

Placed on active/NFI list: WR Laviska Shenault

Carolina Panthers

Signed: CB Tre Swilling
Waived: QB Ethan Garbers

Chicago Bears

Released: S Tarvarius Moore

Cleveland Browns

Claimed off waivers (from Eagles): DE K.J. Henry

Green Bay Packers

Activated from active/PUP list: CB Micah Robinson, LB Quay Walker

Houston Texans

Placed on active/PUP list: DE Denico Autry, DE Derek Barnett, C Eli Cox, DT Foley Fatukasi, DT Kurt Hinish, LB K.C. Ossai, RB Dameon Pierce, RB J.J. Taylor
Placed on active/NFI list: CB Alijah Huzzie, RB Joe Mixon
Waived: CB Keydrain Calligan

Los Angeles Chargers

Reverted to reserve/PUP list: T Savion Washington

Los Angeles Rams

Placed on active/PUP list: WR Tru Edwards, TE Mark Redman

New England Patriots

Activated from active/PUP list: LB Jahlani Tavai
Activated from active/NFI list: CB Carlton Davis, WR Jeremiah Webb

New York Giants

Reverted to reserve/PUP list: S Anthony Johnson

New York Jets

Signed: OL Samuel Jackson
Activated from active/NFI list: LB Aaron Smith

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: DT Joe Evans
Placed on active/PUP list: LB Nakobe Dean
Waived (with injury designation): OL Marcus Tate

Seattle Seahawks

Placed on active/NFI list: DT Johnathan Hankins

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DT Timmy Horne, RB Jermar Jefferson
Place on IR: QB Will Levis (story)
Placed on reserve/retired list: OLB Lorenzo Carter (story)

Washington Commanders

Signed: WR Tay Martin
Placed on active/PUP list: G Sam Cosmi (story)
Placed on reserve/did not report list: WR Terry McLaurin (story)

Houston fans may be discouraged to see a few big names on injured lists, but all is not lost. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 tells us that Mixon’s “medical outlook is positive” as the team plans to gradually increase his activity throughout camp. Likewise, Autry is expected to ease his way back into camp workouts, as well. Pierce, on the other hand, is expected to be ready to come off the list at the start of camp.

Per ESPN’s John Keim, Cosmi likely won’t see much time on the field in camp, but he appears to be hitting all the mile markers en route to being healthy for the start of the regular season. With McLaurin officially beginning his holdout yesterday, the team has made the corresponding roster move. McLaurin will rack up fines of $50K per each day missed, but if the team can come to terms on an extension, they can make sure those fines are nullified.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/20/25

January 20th, 2025 at 10:13pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Here are the latest reserve/futures deals from around the league:

Detroit Lions

Houston Texans

RB J.J. Taylor

Los Angeles Rams

Pittsburgh Steelers

RB Jonathan Ward

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/17/25

January 17th, 2025 at 7:34pm CST by Ely Allen

Friday’s only minor moves in anticipation for tomorrow’s divisional round games are standard gameday practice squad elevations:

Houston Texans

Elevated: FB Andrew Beck, RB J.J. Taylor

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: LB Swayze Bozeman, S Deon Bush

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/20/24

November 20th, 2024 at 6:43pm CST by Ely Allen

Wednesday’s practice squad moves:

Chicago Bears

Signed: S Adrian Colbert

Detroit Lions

Signed: S Kaevon Merriweather
Released: CB Erick Hallett

Green Bay Packers

Signed: WR Alex McGough

Houston Texans

Signed: CB Myles Bryant, RB J.J. Taylor
Released: T Cameron Erving, DE Rashad Weaver

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: RB Chris Collier, CB Keenan Isaac

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: S Emany Johnson
Released: TE McCallan Castles

New York Giants

Signed: TE Jordan Murray

New York Jets

Signed: DT Bruce Hector

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: DT Siaki Ika
Released: WR Kyle Philips

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: DE Jonathan Garvin

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: TE Tyler Mabry, QB John Rhys Plumlee

Texans Activate Jeff Okudah, Mario Edwards

November 18th, 2024 at 4:11pm CST by Adam La Rose

In advance of their Week 11 matchup, the Texans will have a pair of defenders available. Cornerback Jeff Okudah has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. Defensive end Mario Edwards, meanwhile, has returned to the active roster with his one-week exemption having expired.

[RELATED: Injured Reserve Tracker]

Okudah returned to practice two weeks ago, opening his 21-day window to be activated. The former No. 3 pick was injured in Week 1, and he has remained sidelined ever since. Now healthy, he will have the opportunity to see playing time on his latest team. The former Lion and Falcon could earn an extended look with the Texans depending on his performance down the stretch as he aims to find stability in at least a depth role.

Edwards was issued a four-game PED suspension last month. Upon serving it, he received a one-week roster exemption which allowed the team time to make other moves in advance of activating him. Now that Edwards is back in the fold, he will be set to reprise his role as a starter along Houston’s defensive line. The 30-year-old posted 18 tackles and a pair of sacks in six games before being sidelined by the ban.

The Texans enter Monday night atop the AFC South with a 6-4 record. The team’s defense has fared well in a number of categories, but by virtue of ranking 18th in points allowed there is certainly room for improvement. Getting Edwards back in the fold in particular should help, although with Kamari Lassiter out for tonight’s game due to a concussion Okudah could also find himself playing a role on defense for at least one contest.

In corresponding roster moves, the Texans waived cornerback Myles Bryant and running back J.J. Taylor. They will be available to any interested teams while on the wire, but if they go unclaimed they will become free agents. In that event, a return to Houston via a practice squad deal will be possible.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/30/24

October 30th, 2024 at 7:26pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Dallas Cowboys

Placed on IR: CB Amani Oruwariye

Denver Broncos

Designated for return: S Delarrin Turner-Yell

Detroit Lions

Designated for return: DT Brodric Martin

Houston Texans

Signed to active roster: RB J.J. Taylor

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: C Sam Mustipher

Miami Dolphins

Designated for return: WR River Cracraft

New England Patriots

Designated for return: CB Alex Austin

New Orleans Saints

Designated for return: C Shane Lemieux, LB Nephi Sewell

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/5/24

October 5th, 2024 at 7:29pm CST by Adam La Rose

Saturday’s gameday elevations and other minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: OL Charlie Heck, K Chad Ryland

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: RB Chris Collier, OLB Yannick Ngakoue

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: WR Tyrell Shavers, DT Branson Deen

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: LB Thomas Incoom, DT T.J. Smith
Placed on IR: LB Shaq Thompson (story)

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: CB Jalen Davis

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: LB Nick Vigil
Elevated: DE Carl Lawson, CB Amani Oruwariye

Denver Broncos

LB Levelle Bailey

Green Bay Packers

Signed to active roster: CB Robert Rochell
Elevated: FB Andrew Beck

Houston Texans

Elevated: RB J.J. Taylor

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: RB Evan Hull, CB David Long

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: LB Tanner Muse, S Matthew Jackson

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed to active roster: DE K’Lavon Chaisson
Placed on IR: LB Luke Masterson
Elevated: RB Sincere McCormick, WR Alex Bachman

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: WR Xavier Smith, CB Ahkello Witherspoon

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: CB Nik Needham

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: RB Myles Gaskin, S Bobby McCain

New England Patriots

Signed to active roster: DT Jaquelin Roy
Elevated: OL Bryan Hudson, LB Ochaun Mathis

New York Giants

Activated from IR: LB Matt Adams
Waived: LB Benton Whitley
Elevated: WR Isaiah Hodgins, RB Dante Miller

New York Jets

LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball, QB Adrian Martinez

Pittsburgh Steelers

Activated from IR: OLB Jeremiah Moon
Elevated: WR Brandon Johnson, RB Jonathan Ward

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from IR: DT Kalia Davis
Elevated: DL T.Y. McGill, WR Trent Taylor

Washington Commanders

Activated from IR: QB Marcus Mariota
Elevated: CB Kevon Seymour, WR Brycen Tremayne

Mariota returned to practice on Wednesday, which was the earliest point at which he could be designated for return. As a result, it comes as little surprise he has been brought back onto Washington’s active roster. The 30-year-old is in his first season with the Commanders, and today’s move paves the way for him to handle backup duties moving forward.

Ngakoue remained on the free agent market into the start of the regular season. He was not connected to a Ravens reunion, but one took place last week. The journeyman sack artist had a brief spell with Baltimore in 2020, and he posted three sacks in 11 games. Ngakoue, 29, had one-and done campaigns in Vegas, Indianapolis and Chicago before taking a Ravens practice squad deal. He will make his debut tomorrow and aim to provide depth along the edge.