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Minor NFL Transactions: 7/23/24

July 23rd, 2024 at 8:25pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Waived/injured: OL Carter O’Donnell

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: OT Julién Davenport

Carolina Panthers

Activated from PUP: WR Jalen Coker, Chau Smith-Wade

Cincinnati Bengals

Placed on NFI: OT Trent Brown

Green Bay Packers

Signed: QB Jacob Eason
Waived: LS Peter Bowden

Houston Texans

Reverted to IR: WR Jared Wayne
Released from IR: WR Jaxon Janke

Las Vegas Raiders

Placed on PUP: LB Darien Butler, OL Jacob Johanning, OL Jackson Powers-Johnson, WR Jalen Guyton, T Kolton Miller

Los Angeles Rams

Placed on PUP: TE Tyler Higbee

Miami Dolphins

Signed: WR Kyric McGowan
Placed on PUP: WR Odell Beckham, LB David Long
Placed on IR: WR Tahj Washington
Activated off NFI: RB Salvon Ahmed, S Mark Perry

New England Patriots

Placed on PUP: C Jake Andrews, WR Kendrick Bourne, G Cole Strange, LB Sione Takitaki
Placed on NFI: RB Antonio Gibson

New York Giants

Placed on PUP: T Evan Neal▪️, CB Aaron Robinson
Placed on NFI: DB Jalen Mills, DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver

New York Jets

Signed: CB Nehemiah Shelton
Activated from PUP: WR Tyler Harrell, DT Leonard Taylor

Philadelphia Eagles

Placed on NFI: DB Cooper DeJean

San Francisco 49ers

Placed on PUP: LB Dre Greenlaw, S Talanoa Hufanga
Placed on NFI: WR Ricky Pearsall

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: WR Marcus Simms, OT Jalen Sundell
Activated from PUP: LB Jerome Baker, CB Lance Boykin, LB Tyrel Dodson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Placed on NFI: QB Zack Annexstad, TE Tanner Taula

Tennessee Titans

Placed on PUP: WR Colton Dowell, OT Nicholas Petit-Frere

NFL Workouts: Averett, Jacobs, Harvin, Eason, Ollison

May 4th, 2024 at 5:01pm CST by Ely Allen

NFL teams often use rookie minicamp as an opportunity to bring in some veterans for workouts. Here are a few such instances of teams who invited some veteran free agents for the weekend:

The Steelers invited a former division-rival in cornerback Anthony Averett, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pittsburgh acquired veteran Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson in the trade that sent Diontae Johnson to Carolina, and Jackson is expected to start across from last year’s rookie starter Joey Porter Jr. Behind them, though, the team’s depth chart shows seventh-round rookie selection Ryan Watts and last year’s seventh-round pick Cory Trice as the top backup options. After playing out his rookie contract in Baltimore, Averett played the 2022 season with the Raiders before getting place on injured reserve. He spent a little time with the 49ers in the preseason before getting signed to the Lions’ practice squad. He could provide starting, veteran experience to a young corners group in Pittsburgh.
The Jaguars also brought in a veteran cornerback from Detroit, inviting Jerry Jacobs, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. Despite coming in as an undrafted free agent, Jacobs started 29 of his 40 game appearances for the Lions. Jacksonville is apparently looking to add some depth to the position after replacing Darious Williams with Ronald Darby as the starter opposite Tyson Campbell.
The Buccaneers brought in some competition for their punter of the past two years, Jake Camarda, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Tampa Bay invited former Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III after he was waived by Pittsburgh in February. Harvin isn’t likely to impact the depth chart, though, after Camarda set Tampa Bay’s franchise record for single-season punt average just last year.
The Packers invited an extra arm to the rookie minicamp, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, bringing in Jacob Eason. Green Bay just drafted Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt in the seventh round to compete with last year’s fifth-round pick Sean Clifford for the backup job. Alex McGough is also in the room but has yet to make an NFL debut despite being drafted back in 2018. Eason has in-game experience with the Colts and Panthers and could certainly find himself in the running for a roster spot with an impressive performance.
Finally, the Jets brought in veteran running back Qadree Ollison, per Wilson. Ollison’s only NFL touches came over two years ago during his stint with the Falcons, so it’s unlikely that he’ll make an impact on the depth chart in a young running backs room that includes 2022 second-round pick Breece Hall, last year’s fifth-round pick Israel Abanikanda, rookie fourth-round pick Braelon Allen, and rookie fifth-round pick Isaiah Davis.

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/6/24

January 6th, 2024 at 8:33pm CST by Ely Allen

The last week of pregame transactions and gameday callups for several teams this season:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: DL Leki Fotu
Signed to active roster: DL Ben Stille
Elevated: WR Dan Chisena, OL Jackson Barton

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: RB Leonard Fournette

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: G Deonte Brown, K Matthew Wright

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: CB Sidney Jones, WR Stanley Morgan

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: S Vincent Gray, K Riley Patterson

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: LB Buddy Johnson, S Sheldrick Redwine

Denver Broncos

Placed on IR: T Mike McGlinchey
Activated from IR: T Alex Palczewski
Signed to active roster: CB Art Green
Elevated: S Devon Key

Detroit Lions

Elevated: DL Tyson Alualu, FB Jason Cabinda

Houston Texans

Elevated: WR Johnny Johnson III

Jacksonville Jaguars

Placed on IR: WR Jamal Agnew (story)

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: DT Matt Dickerson, QB Chris Oladokun

Las Vegas Raiders

Placed on IR: TE Michael Mayer
Signed to active roster: DT Matthew Butler
Elevated: WR Keelan Cole, S Jaydon Grant

Los Angeles Chargers

Placed on IR: OLB Justin Hollins
Signed to active roster: OLB Ty Shelby
Elevated: DT Christopher Hinton, OL Austen Pleasants

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: LB Olakunle Fatukasi, QB Dresser Winn

Minnesota Vikings

Placed on IR: WR Jalen Nailor
Signed to active roster: WR Lucky Jackson
Elevated: CB Jaylin Williams, CB Joejuan Williams

New England Patriots

Placed on IR: TE Hunter Henry
Signed to active roster: TE La’Michael Pettway
Elevated: TE Matt Sokol, OL Andrew Stueber

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: G Tommy Kraemer, RB Jordan Mims

New York Giants

Placed on IR: S Jason Pinnock
Signed to active roster: QB Jacob Eason, TE Tyree Jackson
Elevated: T Yodny Cajuste, K Mason Crosby

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: S Tristin McCollum

San Francisco 49ers

Placed on IR: TE Ross Dwelley
Activated from IR: WR Ray-Ray McCloud
Elevated: S Tayler Hawkins, RB Jeremy McNichols

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: NT Austin Faoliu, NT Matthew Gotel

Tennessee Titans

Placed on IR: WR Colton Dowell
Signed to active roster: S Matt Jackson
Elevated: LB Tae Crowder, CB Kendall Sheffield

Washington Commanders

Elevated: S Sean Chandler, CB Jace Whittaker

Several teams whose season is set to come to an end tomorrow have elected to move injured players to injured reserve in order to create roster spots for practice squad options, particularly those who have had their three gameday elevations exhausted. In the case of the Broncos, McGlinchey will see his debut campaign in the Mile High City come to a premature end. Signed to a five-year, $87.5MM deal, the 28-year-old was part of a revamped O-line which did not produce the desired rebound on offense. Manning his usual right tackle spot, McGlinchey was charged with eight sacks and 49 pressures allowed by PFF, resulting in an overall grade of 67.5.

While the Giants will have an interesting decision to make with respect to Xavier McKinney‘s future, they will have Pinnock on the books for at least one more season. The latter’s rookie contract is set to expire following the 2024 campaign, one in which he will no doubt remain a vital member of New York’s secondary. Pinnock has recorded 85 tackles, two interceptions (including a 102-yard pick-six), six pass deflections and a pair of forced fumbles while logging over 1,000 defensive snaps this season. A return to health and a continuation of his 2023 level of play will be sorely needed next fall.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/4/24

January 4th, 2024 at 8:09pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad transactions:

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: WR Racey McMath, RB SaRodorick Thompson
Released: WR Tyron Billy-Johnson, WR Martavis Bryant, OL Adam Pankey, DT Willington Previlon

Detroit Lions

Signed: LB Raymond Johnson

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: DL Isaiah Buggs

New York Giants

Signed: QB Jacob Eason

Isaiah Buggs will provide the Chiefs with some defensive line depth as they head into the playoffs. After playing a part-time role with the Steelers to begin his career, Buggs joined the Lions in 2022 and proceeded to have a career season, finishing with 46 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble in 17 games (13 starts).

That performance earned him a two-year, $6MM extension this past offseason. However, his playing time dropped in 2023, and he collected 12 tackles and one sack in 10 games (three starts) before getting released earlier this week.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/4/23

December 4th, 2023 at 5:01pm CST by Adam La Rose

Monday’s taxi squad moves:

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: WR N’Keal Harry

New York Giants

Released: QB Jacob Eason

New York Jets

Signed: DT Bruce Hector
Placed on IR: DT Perrion Winfrey

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: QB Trace McSorley
Released: WR Jacob Copeland

With Tyrod Taylor set to return to the Giants’ lineup in the coming days, New York has cleared out a spot on the practice squad for a third passer. Eason was added last month in the wake of Taylor’s rib injury, one which – coupled with Daniel Jones being out for the year – left the Giants short on healthy bodies at the QB position. Now that Taylor is healthy, Eason will look to find a new home. He has made one brief appearance with each of the Colts (2021) and Panthers (2022) during his career.

McSorley has bounced around the league since the end of his Ravens stint. He will now return to the AFC North in the wake of Pittsburgh losing starter Kenny Pickett for at least one game. The former has made nine career appearances and one start in the regular season.

Giants Add Jacob Eason To Practice Squad

November 7th, 2023 at 10:05pm CST by Ely Allen

The Giants’ season is currently circling the drain as a 2-7 start has now been compounded with the season-ending ACL injury of starting quarterback Daniel Jones. With Jones out and primary backup passer Tyrod Taylor still on injured reserve with a rib cage injury for the next three games, at least, New York is adding an arm to their stable in the form of young journeyman Jacob Eason on a practice squad deal, per Dan Salomone, managing editor of Giants.com.

Eason has been on the Giants’ radar for a while now, working out with them in minicamp back in June, according to The Athletic’s Dan Duggan, and returning for a tryout today, as well, per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. Despite having been rostered by four other teams since being drafted in the fourth-round by Indianapolis four years ago, Eason has only appeared in games for the Colts and Panthers. In one game each for either team in the past two seasons, the 25-year-old has seen extremely limited time completing just 5 of 10 pass attempts for 84 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions in just 12 offensive snaps.

Eason likely isn’t coming in to save the day as a starter, or at least not right away. According to Pat Leonard of New York Daily News, head coach Brian Daboll told the media that, with Taylor not certain to return at any point this season, the current plan at quarterback is undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito as the starter, along with getting practice squad veteran backup passer Matt Barkley “up to speed.” Daboll also plans to communicate more with general manager Joe Schoen about possibilities at the position.

The sum of DeVito’s NFL experience has come in the past two weeks as he served replacement duty for both Taylor and Jones in consecutive games. After only completing two of seven pass attempts for -1 yards in his debut, DeVito showed more poise this weekend, going 15 of 20 for 175 yards, while throwing one touchdown and two interceptions. Barkley hasn’t appeared in an NFL game since 2020 and hasn’t made a start since 2018. Over his career, Barkley holds a completion percentage of 58.4 and a touchdown-interception ratio of 11-22.

Neither option likely provides Giants fans with much hope for turning around their season. Nor does Eason, probably, for that matter. Regardless, in comes Eason to provide some depth and experience at the most important offensive position.

Panthers Cut Jacob Eason, Preston Williams

May 18th, 2023 at 3:54pm CST by Sam Robinson

As the Panthers prepare to begin their Bryce Young era, they have Andy Dalton in place as the No. 1 overall pick’s mentor. With Dalton under contract as a possible bridge option, the team will trim one of its holdovers from the roster.

The Panthers waived Jacob Eason on Thursday, moving their quarterback room down to three. Matt Corral, whom the then-Matt Rhule-led team traded up for during the 2022 third round, remains under contract. Corral missed all of his rookie season due to a Lisfranc injury.

In addition to Eason, Carolina cut wide receiver Preston Williams. Since showing promise as a rookie UDFA with the Dolphins in 2019, Williams has been unable to return to that production level. Although the Dolphins used the 6-foot-5 pass catcher regularly when he was healthy in 2020, injuries ended up defining his time in Miami. An ACL tear and a foot injury limited Williams to 16 games (14 starts) from 2019-20.

Williams, 26, barely played in 2021 and wound up in trade rumors during training camp last year. The Dolphins wound up cutting him, leading to a Panthers flier. A former Laviska Shenault teammate at Colorado State, Williams saw far less playing time for the 2022 Panthers. He suited up for one game last season.

That matches Eason’s output. The former Georgia and Washington starter attempted five passes during another season of Panthers quarterback instability. Eason, 25, has now been cut from two Frank Reich-led teams.

The Colts drafted Eason in the 2020 fourth round but waived him a year later, with 2021 sixth-round pick Sam Ehlinger becoming the primary backup to Carson Wentz and then Matt Ryan. Eason spent 2022 with three teams. After the Seahawks cut him, the Panthers added him to their practice squad. Carolina released Eason from its P-squad, leading to time with the 49ers, but circled back to him via a reserve/futures deal in January.

While Corral landed in trade rumors earlier this year, he remains Carolina’s third-string quarterback heading into OTAs. With Young and Dalton around now, however, the Ole Miss product’s Charlotte future is foggy.