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Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC North

August 27th, 2025 at 5:36pm CST by Sam Robinson

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Bengals, Browns, Ravens and Steelers moves are noted below.

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to practice squad:

T Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, DB Thomas Graham, OLB Malik Hamm, QB Tyler Huntley, DB Keondre Jackson, RB D’Ernest Johnson, WR Keith Kirkwood, ILB Chandler Martin, WR Anthony Miller, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, DT Basil Okoye, G Jared Penning, DB Marquise Robinson, DE Kaimon Rucker, C Nick Samac, RB Lucas Scott, DL Brent Urban

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed to practice squad:

RB Gary Brightwell, T Devin Cochran, T Andrew Coker, CB Jalen Davis, LB Joe Giles-Harris, G Jaxson Kirkland, CB Bralyn Lux, C Seth McLaughlin, RB Kendall Milton, WR Jordan Moore, LB Maema Njongmeta, DE Isaiah Thomas, WR Isaiah Williams, S Russ Yeast

Reverted to IR:

T Caleb Etienne, TE Tanner McLachlan, G Cordell Volson

Cleveland Browns

Claimed:

CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse (from Jets), RB Raheim Sanders (from Chargers)

Waived:

TE Brenden Bates, CB Dom Jones

Signed to practice squad:

TE Sal Cannella, WR Kaden Davis, S Christopher Edmonds, DT Ralph Holley, CB LaMareon James, DT Sam Kamara, RB Ahmani Marshall, DE Julian Okwara, RB Trayveon Williams, QB Bailey Zappe

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed to practice squad:

DL Kyler Baugh, CB Beanie Bishop, DB Sebastian Castro, OL Dylan Cook, TE JJ Galbreath, WR Max Hurleman, DB D’Shawn Jamison, OL Steven Jones, DL DeMarvin Leal, RB Lew Nichols, CB James Pierre, DB Daryl Porter, RB Trey Sermon, LB Julius Welschof, WR Ke’Shawn Williams, WR Robert Woods

Bengals Trim Roster To 53 Players

August 26th, 2025 at 6:31pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Bengals have finalized their 53-man roster with the following 27 roster moves, per a team announcement:

Placed on IR (designated for return)

S Daijahn Anthony
DE Cedric Johnson

Placed on reserve/PUP:

TE Erick All

Released:

Waived:

LS Cal Domitis
OT Devin Cochran
OT Andre Coker
DE Raymond Johnson
S Jaylen Key
G Jaxson Kirkland
CB Bralyn Lux
WR Jamoi Mayes
C Seth McLaughlin
RB Kendall Milton
WR Jordan Moore
LB Maema Njongmeta
WR Kendric Pryor
QB Desmond Ridder
DE Isaiah Thomas
WR Isaiah Williams

Waived/injured:

OT Caleb Etienne
TE Tanner McLachlan
G Cordell Volson

Anthony (hamstring) and Johnson (calf) are a pair of 2024 Day 3 picks who will be sidelined for at least four games after picking up injuries in training camp. Anthony is not expected to miss much time, per Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Complications from a college knee surgery are expected to sidelined All for the entire season, but keeping him on the PUP list keeps the Bengals’ options open. Even getting All back on the practice field late in the season could go a long way towards a 2026 comeback.

Adomitis was the Bengals’ long snapper for the last three years, but undrafted rookie Will Wagner beat him out for the starting job in training camp, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

If Ridder ever had a legitimate chance at beating out Jake Browning for Cincinnati’s backup quarterback job, he was unable to capitalize on it. With 18 starts under his belt in the last three years – albeit with uninspiring production – Ridder could draw interest on waivers for a team looking to upgrade their quarterback depth.

Volson is expected to be out for the year after undergoing shoulder surgery. He will revert to the Bengals’ season-ending injured reserve if he is not claimed on waivers. The Bengals may pursue an injury settlement to save cap space with almost $2.5MM of non-guaranteed money on Volson’s contract, per OverTheCap.

NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 2/5/25

February 5th, 2025 at 6:23pm CST by Ely Allen

Wednesday’s only reserve/futures deal around the NFL:

Cincinnati Bengals

CB Jalen Davis

The veteran undrafted cornerback has spent the last five years in Cincinnati after originally signing with the Dolphins and spending a year with the Cardinals, as well. He’s served mostly as a depth corner and special teamer in the past, and spent last year on the practice squad, getting elevated twice for game action.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/12/24

October 12th, 2024 at 8:38pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor transactions, including practice squad callups for Week 6:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: K Chad Ryland

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: G Matt Hennessy, CB Kevin King

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from IR: RB Rasheen Ali
Elevated: OLB Yannick Ngakoue

Carolina Panthers

Activated from IR: TE Ian Thomas
Placed on IR: C Austin Corbett (story)
Elevated: OLB Marquis Haynes

Chicago Bears

Elevated: S Tarvarius Moore, CB Ameer Speed

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: CB Jalen Davis, C Trey Hill

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: LB Darius Harris, CB Amani Oruwariye

Denver Broncos

Signed to active roster: DB Tanner McCalister
Elevated: T Cameron Fleming, G Calvin Throckmorton

Detroit Lions

Elevated: DE Isaac Ukwu

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: FB Andrew Beck

Indianapolis Colts

Signed to active roster: RB Evan Hull

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: LB Tanner Muse

Las Vegas Raiders

Activated from IR: S Trey Taylor
Elevated: WR Alex Bachman, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: S Tony Jefferson
Elevated: CB Dicaprio Bootle

New York Giants

Elevated: WR Isaiah Hodgins, RB Dante Miller

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed to active roster: WR Parris Campbell
Elevated: OL Jack Driscoll

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: WR Ryan Miller, RB D.J. Williams

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: DT Abdullah Anderson, CB Tre Avery

Washington Commanders

Activated from reserve/PUP: DE Efe Obada
Elevated: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., CB Kevon Seymour

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.

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC North

August 28th, 2024 at 7:40pm CST by Sam Robinson

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Bengals, Browns, Ravens and Steelers moves are noted below.

Baltimore Ravens

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

OT Corey Bullock, RB Chris Collier, CB Bump Cooper Jr., WR Malik Cunningham, G Darrian Dalcourt, OLB Joe Evans, CB Ka’dar Hollman, TE Qadir Ismail, RB John Kelly, WR Keith Kirkwood, QB Devin Leary, WR Anthony Miller, DE C.J. Ravenell, ILB Josh Ross, WR Dayton Wade

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed:

Claimed:

DE K.J. Henry

Released:

RB Trayveon Williams

Signed to practice squad:

CB Nate Brooks, WR Cole Burgess, T Devin Cochran, DT Domenique Davis, CB Jalen Davis, TE Cam Grandy, LB Shaka Heyward, C Trey Hill, WR Shedrick Jackson, S PJ Jules, WR Kendric Pryor, QB Logan Woodside

Cleveland Browns

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

DT Jowon Briggs, CB Tony Brown, WR Jaelon Darden, S Christopher Edmonds, CB Mike Ford, CB Justin Hardee, T Germain Ifedi, T Sam Kamara, T Roy Mbaeteka, WR James Proche, LB Winston Reid, LS Rex Sunahara, T Lorenzo Thompson, WR Michael Woods

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

CB Anthony Averett, RB Boston Scott

Bengals Cut Roster Down To 53 Players

August 27th, 2024 at 8:16pm CST by Ely Allen

The Bengals utilized the following roster moves to get down to the required 53-man roster:

Released:

CB Jalen Davis
QB Logan Woodside

Waived:

DT Travis Bell
CB Nate Brooks
WR Cole Burgess
T Devin Cochran
RB Elijah Collins
DT Carlos Davis
DT Domenique Davis
C Nate Gilliam
TE Cam Grandy
LB Devin Harper
LB Shaka Heyward
C Trey Hill
WR Shedrick Jackson
S PJ Jules
WR Kendric Pryor

Waived/injured:

CB Lance Robinson

Placed on IR (designated for return):

DE Myles Murphy
P Brad Robbins

Placed on reserve/PUP list:

CB DJ Ivey

No surprises in Cincinnati this evening. Ivey will start the year on PUP after he tore his ACL late last year. Murphy and Robbins will be forced to miss the first four games of the season, as well, but since they’ve been designated for return, they will have the option to return at some point in the season.

Woodside was unable to beat out Jake Browning for the honor of backing up Joe Burrow, who has missed a decent amount of time since getting drafted.

The Bengals retained all of their draft picks from this past April with all 10 making the initial roster. The undrafted group had a bit less luck, but Wisconsin linebacker Maema Njongmeta will enter the year on the active roster. Robinson was waived with an injury designation and may make a return via the IR.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/9/23

March 9th, 2023 at 8:45pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor moves around the league:

Cincinnati Bengals

Re-signed: LB Joe Bachie, CB Jalen Davis (two year extension)

Houston Texans

Re-signed: S M.J. Stewart

Las Vegas Raiders

Re-signed: RB Ameer Abdullah, G Netane Muti

Miami Dolphins

Signed to one-day contract: C Mike Pouncey

New England Patriots

Re-signed: OL James Ferentz

Philadelphia Eagles

Released: OL Brett Toth

Stewart was a mainstay on the Texans’ special teams units in 2022, his debut season in Houston. His play has earned him a two-year, $6MM deal with a maximum value of $7.5MM, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 (Twitter link). The 27-year-old made 41 tackles (the second-highest total of his career) in 2022, adding a pair of fumble recoveries.

Pouncey signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the Dolphins, the team which drafted him in 2011. The 33-year-old is two years removed from his joint retirement with brother Maurkice. Pouncey earned three of his Pro Bowl nods during his seven-year stint in Miami, before spending a pair of seasons with the Chargers. The former first rounder reflected on the controversy surrounding his career, via ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques.

“If I thought how I think now, I’d still be with the Dolphins,” he said. “I look back at it like… if I was just a little bit more mature when I was playing… I have no regret of what I did here. Very proud of my career that I had here. Now, I just try to be looked at in a different light.”

Ferentz’s new deal has a value of $1.215MM, and includes $200K in guarantees, per Wilson (on Twitter). Another $30K in incentives are in place, though the 33-year-old will only account for $1.02MM on the cap by qualifying for the veteran salary benefit. Ferentz has been in New England for the past five years, starting nine games amongst his 39 appearances.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/1/22

March 1st, 2022 at 1:56pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor transactions around the NFL:

Chicago Bears

Signed: LB Joe Thomas

Cincinnati Bengals

Re-signed: CB Jalen Davis

Las Vegas Raiders

Waived: OL Jeremiah Poutasi

New Orleans Saints

Re-signed: DT Albert Huggins

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/3/21

March 3rd, 2021 at 7:53pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg

Catching up on some minor moves from what has been a busy day as we all gear up for free agency:

Cincinnati Bengals

Re-signed: CB Jalen Davis, LS Clark Harris

Chicago Bears

Re-signed ERFAs: OL Alex Bars, LB Josh Woods, LB James Vaughters, RB Ryan Nall, TE J.P. Holtz

Las Vegas Raiders

Re-signed RFA: LS Trent Sieg (to three-year extension)

San Francisco 49ers

Claimed off waivers from Texans: DB Mark Fields