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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: 9/6/22

September 6th, 2022 at 6:27pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor moves from around the NFL:

Atlanta Falcons

Waived with injury settlement: TE John Raine

Denver Broncos

Waived with injury settlement: WR Brandon Johnson

Jacksonville Jaguars

Waived with injury settlement: K Jake Verity

Los Angeles Rams

Waived with injury settlement: CB Tyler Hall, RB Xavier Jones

Miami Dolphins

Released with injury settlement: LB Brennan Scarlett

Minnesota Vikings

Released with injury settlement: DT T.Y. McGill

New England Patriots

Promoted from practice squad: C James Ferentz

New Orleans Saints

Promoted from practice squad: LB Chase Hansen

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC East

August 31st, 2022 at 5:00pm 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 Bills, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots moves are noted below.

Here are Wednesday’s AFC East transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day.

Buffalo Bills

Placed on IR:

WR Marquez Stevenson

Signed to practice squad:

OL Alec Anderson, WR Tavon Austin, QB Matt Barkley, RB Raheem Blackshear, DT C.J. Brewer, DT Brandin Bryant, WR Tanner Gentry, LB Joe Giles-Harris, WR Isaiah Hodgins, DB Ja’Marcus Ingram, RB Duke Johnson, DE Mike Love, OL Greg Mancz, OT Ryan Van Denmark

Miami Dolphins

Signed to practice squad:

DE Porter Gustin

New England Patriots

Signed to practice squad:

C/G James Ferentz, S Brad Hawkins, RB Kevin Harris, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, LB Harvey Langi, LB Cameron McGrone, CB Terrance Mitchell, G Bill Murray, WR Tre Nixon, DT Jeremiah Pharms, DT LaBryan Ray, C Kody Russey, TE Matt Sokol, DT Ben Stille, RB J.J. Taylor, TE Jalen Wydermyer

New York Jets

Signed to practice squad:

DL Bradlee Anae, WR Tarik Black, WR Irvin Charles, T Chris Glaser, T Grant Hermanns, WR Calvin Jackson Jr., CB Craig James, DT Jonathan Marshall, LB Hamsah Nasirildeen, S Will Parks, DT Tanzel Smart, QB Chris Streveler, LB Chazz Surratt, LB DQ Thomas, TE Kenny Yeboah

Patriots Trim Roster To 53 Players

August 30th, 2022 at 6:56pm CST by Ben Levine

The Patriots cut down their roster to 53 players today. In the process, they let go of a handful of recent draft picks, including a 2022 selection:

Released:

Waived:

Placed on IR:

DL Henry Anderson
WR Kristian Wilkerson

The Patriots acknowledged some of their previous draft mistakes today. The team let go of three 2021 draft picks in wide receiver Tre Nixon, linebacker Will Sherman, and linebacker Cameron McGrone, and they even let go of a 2022 draft pick in sixth-round running back Kevin Harris. However, perhaps the biggest move was releasing tight end end Devin Asiasi. After waiving fellow 2020 third-round tight end Dalton Keene earlier this month, Asiasi was let go today. Despite his third-round status, Asiasi only saw time in 10 games for the Patriots in two years. With Asiasi and Keene out of the picture, it was expected that Lil’Jordan Humphrey would make the squad as a hybrid WR/TE. However, for the time being, the Patriots will roll with only two tight ends in Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith.

Terrance Mitchell started 29 games over the past two seasons in stints with the Browns and Texans, and he had a chance to compete for a starting gig in New England. However, despite all the uncertainty surrounding the position, the veteran wasn’t able to make his mark, leading to a surprising release. Justin Bethel is another surprising cut, as the veteran has established himself as a special teams ace in recent years.

Patriots Re-Sign Brian Hoyer

March 14th, 2022 at 9:00am CST by Zachary Links

Brian Hoyer‘s second stint with the Patriots has been extended. The quarterback has agreed to a two-year, $4MM deal according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (Twitter link).

[RELATED: Patriots Re-Sign Devin McCourty]

Hoyer’s third stint with the Patriots will continue. Hoyer was brought in last year to mentor Mac Jones and played a role in the rookie’s development. Now, heading into Year Two, the Pats may have a top-10 caliber QB in Jones and a steady veteran backstop behind him.

“Brian’s been a really close friend of mine since I’ve gotten here, and I know he’s older than me, and [I] might be closer in age to his son, Garrett, but he’s still a really good mentor, and he just does a great job every week,” Jones said in October (via Jim McBride of The Boston Globe). “He’s super supportive of me and trying to help me in any way he can, and, you know, he’s hard on me sometimes, which is good, so he holds me to a high standard, and then he also has fun and enjoys the game, so he’s been around for a long time, and I think all the quarterbacks in our room have done that, and Brian is just a great example of a great team leader and a great team player.’’

Hoyer, entering his 14th pro year, saw time in five games last year, completing nine of eleven passes. He’ll be re-joined by guard/center James Ferentz, who also agreed to a new deal on Monday, per McBride.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/18/21

December 18th, 2021 at 1:29pm CST by Zachary Links

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: RB Chase Edmonds, S Charles Washington
Placed on IR: WR DeAndre Hopkins, CB Robert Alford
Promoted: CB Kevin Peterson, LB Joe Walker

Atlanta Falcons

Placed on IR: DB Erik Harris
Promoted: LB Dorian Etheridge, DB Shawn Williams

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted: DB Robert Jackson, S Tony Jefferson, T Jaryd Jones-Smith, C Adam Redmond, T David Sharpe

Carolina Panthers

Activated from IR: DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver
Promoted: QB Reggie Bonnafon, WR Willie Snead

Chicago Bears

Promoted: LB Ledarius Mack

Cincinnati Bengals

Activated from IR: OG D’Ante Smith, DB Trae Waynes (story)
Promoted: LB Austin Calitro, LB Keandre Jones, WR Trent Taylor

Cleveland Browns

Promoted: LB Willie Harvey Jr., DE Porter Gustin

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted: DT Justin Hamilton, RB Jaquan Hardy, DB Darian Thompson

Detroit Lions

Activated from IR: DB A.J. Parker
Promoted: LB Curtis Bolton, RB Craig Reynolds, T Dan Skipper

Green Bay Packers

Promoted: S Shawn Davis, DE Abdullah Anderson, G Cole Van Lanen

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: DE Jordan Jenkins
Promoted: S Grayland Arnold, LB Connor Strachan, WR Jordan Veasy, DB T.J. Green, FB Paul Quessenberry, DL Chris Smith, OL Jordan Steckler

Indianapolis Colts

Placed on IR: DT Antwaun Woods
Promoted: DT Chris Williams

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted: RB Nathan Cottrell

Los Angeles Rams

Promoted: LB Anthony Hines, WR Brandon Powell

Miami Dolphins

Activated from IR: C Greg Mancz
Promoted: WR Tommylee Lewis

New England Patriots

Promoted: DT Daniel Ekuale, C James Ferentz, RB Devine Ozigbo

New Orleans Saints

Activated from IR: TE Adam Trautman
Placed on IR: TE Garrett Griffin (story)
Promoted: G Forrest Lamp, WR Easop Winston

New York Giants

Promoted: WR Alex Bachman, LB Jaylon Smith, DB Jarren Williams

New York Jets

Activated from IR: RB Michael Carter, T Chuma Edoga, DE Bryce Huff, TE Tyler Kroft
Promoted: DE Ronald Blair, TE Daniel Brown, WR Vyncint Smith

Pittsburgh Steelers

Promoted: G Rashaad Coward

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted: RB Brian Hill, DB Jarrod Wilson

Tennessee Titans

Placed on IR: TE Tory Carter

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/10/21

November 10th, 2021 at 4:50pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: LS Kyle Nelson, WR Darrius Shepherd

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: CB Lafayette Pitts

Carolina Panthers

Signed: G Patrick Omameh

Cleveland Browns

Signed: CB Herb Miller, RB Dexter Williams

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: K Lirim Hajrullahu

Detroit Lions

Signed: WR Tom Kennedy

Houston Texans

Signed: DE Demone Harris
Released: OL Carson Green

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: WR Jeff Badet

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: DE Nate Orchard

hoNew England Patriots

Signed: C James Ferentz

New Orleans Saints

Signed: RB Josh Adams

San Francisco 49ers

Released: LB Christian Elliss

Tennessee Titans

Signed: QB Kevin Hogan, WR Chris Rowland

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/8/21

November 8th, 2021 at 2:47pm CST by Zachary Links

Today’s minor moves:

Baltimore Ravens

Designated for return: G Ben Cleveland
Placed on IR: S DeShon Elliott

Cincinnati Bengals

Placed on IR: S Brandon Wilson

Cleveland Browns

Waived: CB Herb Miller

Denver Broncos

Activated from PUP: CB Duke Dawson

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: TE Brock Wright

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted: DB Myles Dorn

New England Patriots

Waived: OL James Ferentz

New Orleans Saints

Activated from IR: LB Chase Hansen

Seattle Seahawks

Designated for return: WR Dee Eskridge, CB Nigel Warrior

NFL Minor Transactions: 10/27/21

October 27th, 2021 at 6:30pm CST by Ben Levine

All of today’s minor transactions in one place:

Carolina Panthers

Designated for return: S Juston Burris

Chicago Bears

Designated for return: OT Larry Borom

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: OL Tommy Kraemer

Houston Texans

Designated for return: QB Tyrod Taylor (story)

New England Patriots

Signed: LB Calvin Munson (off Dolphins practice squad)
Signed to active roster: OL James Ferentz

New Orleans Saints

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: CB Ken Crawley, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey

New York Jets

Designated for return: LB Jarrad Davis, P Braden Mann, DE Kyle Phillips

Pittsburgh Steelers

Activated from IR: RB Anthony McFarland
Placed on IR: DT Carlos Davis

San Francisco 49ers

Designated for return: DT Kevin Givens

Patriots Place CB Jonathan Jones On IR

October 23rd, 2021 at 3:48pm CST by Sam Robinson

New England will be without its slot cornerback for at least three games. The Patriots moved Jonathan Jones to IR due to a shoulder injury.

The team is bracing for an extended Jones absence, according to ESPN.com’s Mike Reiss. It is unclear if a three-game break will be enough time, but Jones is down until at least Week 10 because of this transaction.

In his sixth season with the Patriots, Jones has worked his way from UDFA to regular inside defender with the team. Pro Football Focus slotted Jones fifth among all corners in 2020 but has not graded his 2021 performance nearly as well, viewing his work as barely top-100 worthy at the position. But Jones, whose $7MM-per-year Pats extension runs through 2022, will have some time to get healthy.

The Patriots worked out veterans Brian Poole, D.J. Hayden and De’Vante Bausby this week but did not sign them. Second-year cover man Myles Bryant is most likely to serve as Jones’ fill-in, Reiss adds. Late-summer trade acquisition Shawn Wade remains out due to a concussion.

In other Saturday Pats news, they promoted offensive lineman James Ferentz and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale from their practice squad.