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Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC West

August 30th, 2023 at 3:27pm 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 49ers, Cardinals, Rams and Seahawks moves are noted below.

Arizona Cardinals

Claimed:

C Trystan Colon, TE Elijah Higgins, C Keith Ishmael, T Ilm Manning, DB Starling Thomas, DB K’Von Wallace

Waived:

WR Daniel Arias, G Marquis Hayes, S Javonte Moffatt, DL Ben Stille, TE Blake Whiteheart

Signed to practice squad:

QB Jeff Driskel

Los Angeles Rams

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

OL A.J. Arcuri, OL Logan Bruss, DT Marquise Copeland, RB Royce Freeman, DB Tanner Ingle, WR Tyler Johnson, TE Nikola Kalinic, OL Mike McAllister, DB Cameron McCutcheon, OL Grant Miller, LB Troy Reeder, QB Brett Rypien, WR Xavier Smith, OLB Keir Thomas II, WR Austin Trammell

San Francisco 49ers

Placed on IR:

DL Robert Beal, WR Danny Gray

Signed:

DL Austin Bryant, DL Kerry Hyder

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

DT Alex Barrett, FB Jack Colletto, WR Chris Conley, DL Marlon Davidson, TE Troy Fumagalli, OL Alfredo Gutierrez (via International Player Pathway), RB Brian Hill, CB Qwuantrezz Knight, OL Corey Luciano, WR Tay Martin, DL T.Y. McGill, LB Curtis Robinson, WR Willie Snead, CB Tre Swilling, OL Leroy Watson, WR Isaiah Winstead

Seattle Seahawks

Claimed:

CB Kyu Blu Kelly, LB Drake Thomas

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

QB Holton Ahlers, OLB Levi Bell, CB Lance Boykin, CB Artie Burns, T Greg Eiland, DT Matthew Gotel, C Joey Hunt, WR Cade Johnson, RB Bryant Koback, WR Matt Landers, TE Tyler Mabry, LB Patrick O’Connell, S Ty Okada, RB SaRodorick Thompson, WR Easop Winston Jr.

Cardinals Get Down To 53 Players

August 29th, 2023 at 7:04pm CST by Ely Allen

The source of some strange, unpredicted preseason trades in the past few weeks, the Cardinals have been busy trying to figure out the 53-man roster they’ll open the season with. While some of their biggest cuts came in the days leading up to the deadline and the team is likely to continue making adjustments leading up to opening day, here are the cuts made to officially set team’s initial 53-man roster:

Waived:

LB David Anenih
WR Andre Baccellia
DL Eric Banks
OL Jackson Barton
S Kendell Brooks
OL Cole Cabral
S Andre Chachere
WR Brian Cobbs
WR Kaden Davis
TE Joel Honigford
OL Hayden Howerton
S JuJu Hughes
OL Braylon Jones
DL Rashard Lawrence
LB Zach McCloud
CB Bobby Price
RB Stevie Scott
TE Bernhard Seikovits
DL Jacob Slade
WR Brandon Smith
OL Lecitus Smith
LB Kyle Soelle
TE Noah Togiai
OL Badara Traore
CB Quavian White
RB Ty’Son Williams

Released:

QB David Blough
LS Aaron Brewer
RB Corey Clement
WR Davion Davis
QB Jeff Driskel

Placed on IR:

C Jon Gaines II

Waived/injured:

CB Kyler McMichael

Veteran running back Clement and former Ravens standout Williams both fell victim to a resurgent Keaontay Ingram, who surpassed them both on the depth chart after getting healthy. That means a roster spot for undrafted rookie Emari Demercado, who will get to reap the unfortunate benefit of Marlon Mack‘s season-ending injury. He’s joined by undrafted wide receiver Daniel Arias and tight end Blake Whiteheart.

The release of the long-time Cardinals long snapper, Brewer, comes as a bit of a surprise as the only other long snapper on the roster, undrafted rookie Matt Hembrough, is currently on injured reserve. They’ll likely target a free agent who is left available after cut day.

Quarterback Kyler Murray was not moved from the physically unable to perform list, nor was cornerback Garrett Williams moved from the non-football injury list. Both will attempt to make returns shortly after the start of the season. Rookie backup center Gaines’ first NFL season is unfortunately over before it could begin after sustaining a knee injury in the team’s preseason finale.

Minor NFL Transactions: 4/14/23

April 14th, 2023 at 7:40pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor transactions from around the NFL:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: QB Jeff Driskel

Atlanta Falcons

Released: OLB Quinton Bell, DL Amani Bledsoe
Waived: Jovante Moffatt

Buffalo Bills

Signed: OL Kevin Jarvis

Green Bay Packers

Waived: S Vernon Scott

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Tanner Muse

Muse’s career was in doubt early when the former third-round pick was waived by the Raiders just before his second year without him ever having played a snap for the team that drafted him. After joining the Seahawks practice squad in 2021, Muse worked to get back on track after an injury-riddled rookie season.

After working his way onto the active roster late into his first season in Seattle, Muse played in every game for the Seahawks in 2022. Serving primarily as a core special teamer, Muse even began to earn some playing time on defense late in the year.

NFL Workout Notes: Moore, Cards, 49ers

April 13th, 2023 at 9:57pm CST by Ely Allen

After a career year in Houston, wide receiver Chris Moore is seeking a new contract for 2023. The veteran looked at a division rival, visiting the Titans yesterday, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Moore spent the first five years of his career with the Ravens, having his best offensive season with Baltimore in 2017 when he caught 18 balls for 248 yards and three touchdowns. His role diminished over time until he found himself contributing mostly on special teams. He returned to a role on offense with the Texans while still serving as a core special teamer. Over his two years in Houston, Moore has had two games over 100 receiving yards and several other strong contributions en route to 96 receptions for 775 yards and four touchdowns.

In Tennessee, Moore would be joining an extremely thin wide receiving corps that currently consists of Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Kyle Philips, Racey McMath, Reggie Roberson, and Mason Kinsey. He would likely slot in as a starter at WR2 or WR3 and could still provide for the Titans on special teams.

Here are a few more workouts from around the league:

The Cardinals have hosted a number of workouts this week, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Yesterday, the team worked out former Bengals tight end Drew Sample. Sample missed all but two games last season with a knee injury but could provide some depth behind Zach Ertz and Trey McBride. Today, Arizona worked out another former Bengal in quarterback Jeff Driskel. Driskel has been a career backup but has started 11 games over his career in Cincinnati, Detroit, Denver, and Houston. Driskel would add some depth at quarterback as Kyler Murray and Colt McCoy both attempt to recover from injuries this offseason. The only other passer currently on the roster is David Blough.
The 49ers hosted a veteran wide receiver today, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Just one year removed from his strongest NFL season to date, Laquon Treadwell visited San Francisco as the potential fifth team in his NFL career. Treadwell looks to join a talented wide receivers room that currently contains Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Ray-Ray McCloud.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/14/22

December 14th, 2022 at 7:03pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s minor transactions from around the league:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: CB Jace Whittaker, TE Maxx Williams
Placed on IR: QB Kyler Murray (story)

Cleveland Browns

Signed to active roster: LB Jermaine Carter

Dallas Cowboys

Placed on IR: T Terence Steele (story)

Denver Broncos

Designated for return: OLB Randy Gregory, T Billy Turner
Placed on IR: OLB Jacob Martin
Signed off Dolphins practice squad: WR Freddie Swain

Green Bay Packers

Activated of non-football injury list: T Caleb Jones

Houston Texans

Signed to active roster: QB Jeff Driskel

Minnesota Vikings

Signed off Dolphins practice squad: CB Kalon Barnes
Signed to active roster: LB William Kwenkeu
Placed on IR: T Blake Brandel

New England Patriots

Designated for return: DT Christian Barmore

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: DL Ryder Anderson

Pittsburgh Steelers

Placed on IR: DL Chris Wormley

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed to active roster: CB Anthony Chesley

Tennessee Titans

Designated for return: LB Zach Cunningham

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/13/22

December 13th, 2022 at 5:56pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s minor moves:

Buffalo Bills

Signed: DT Brandin Bryant
Waived: DT C.J. Brewer

Carolina Panthers

Waived: DL Daviyon Nixon

Denver Broncos

Placed on IR: RB Mike Boone
Signed off Dolphins’ practice squad: WR Freddie Swain

Houston Texans

Signed from practice squad: QB Jeff Driskel

Indianapolis Colts

Signed off practice squad: TE Nikola Kalinic
Waived: WR Keke Coutee

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed off Broncos’ practice squad: G Netane Muti
Placed on IR: LB Jayon Brown

Philadelphia Eagles

Placed on IR: P Arryn Siposs (story)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed off Jets’ practice squad: DT Jonathan Marshall
Signed: LB Olasunkanmi Adeniyi

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Waived: LB Olakunle Fatukasi

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/10/22

December 10th, 2022 at 7:41pm CST by Adam La Rose

Here are the minor moves around the league in advance of the Week 14 slate of games:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed off Titans’ practice squad: QB Logan Woodside

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: QB Anthony Brown, S Ar’Darius Washington

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: WR John Brown

Carolina Panthers

Activated from NFI list: DL Henry Anderson
Waived: CB Tae Hayes

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: S Mike Brown, LB Tae Davis

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: T Aviante Collins
Placed on IR: CB Anthony Brown (story)

Denver Broncos

Signed to active roster: T Quinn Bailey
Elevated: G Netane Muti, LB Harvey Langi

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: OL Ross Pierschbacher
Elevated: LB Jarrad Davis, CB Jarren Williams
Placed on IR: CB Chase Lucas

Houston Texans

Elevated: WR Jalen Camp, QB Jeff Driskel

Jacksonville Jaguars

Activated from IR: OLB K’Lavon Chaisson
Elevated: LB Ty Summers

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed to active roster: C Hroniss Grasu

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: CB Kemon Hall
Elevated: DL Christopher Hinton, S Raheem Layne
Placed on IR: TE Richard Rodgers

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: WR Freddie Swain

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: S Myles Dorn, CB Tay Gowan

New York Giants

Elevated: DT Ryder Anderson, CB Zyon Gilbert

New York Jets

Elevated: LB Marcell Harris

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: LB Christian Elliss

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: RB Tevin Coleman, S Dontae Johnson

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from PUP list: LB Jon Rhattigan
Elevated: RB Godwin Igwebuike, WR Laquon Treadwell

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from IR: LB K.J. Britt
Elevated: WR Deven Thompkins, S Nolan Turner

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: WR Chris Conley, LB Jack Gibbens, CB Greg Mabin
Activated from IR: WR Racey McMath, CB Josh Thompson
Elevated: RB Julius Chestnut, CB Davontae Harris
Placed on IR: LB David Long
Released: DL Larrell Murchison, OL Jordan Roos

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/17/22

September 17th, 2022 at 7:00pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor moves around the league, including practice squad elevations for tomorrow’s action:

Arizona Cardinals

Promoted from practice squad: LB Devon Kennard, CB Jace Whittaker

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: RB Caleb Huntley, DL Abdullah Anderson
Placed on IR: RB Damien Williams (story)

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted from practice squad: CB Daryl Worley, WR Raleigh Webb

Carolina Panthers

Promoted from practice squad: LB Arron Mosby

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: C Dieter Eiselen

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: LB Jordan Kunaszyk, DT Roderick Perry

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: QB Cooper Rush, K Brett Maher (story)
Promoted from practice squad: QB Will Grier, C Alec Lindstrom
Placed on IR: DE Tarell Basham
Waived: DT John Ridgeway

Denver Broncos

Promoted from practice squad: WR Kendall Hinton, G Netane Muti

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: LB Anthony Pittman, T Dan Skipper

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: RB Patrick Taylor

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: QB Jeff Driskel, WR Chris Conley

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: WR Keke Coutee, K Chase McLaughlin (story)

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: G Alex Bars, S Matthias Farley

Los Angeles Rams

Promoted from practice squad: WR Jacob Harris

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: T Larnel Coleman, WR River Cracraft

New York Giants

Promoted from practice squad: S Tony Jefferson, CB Fabian Moreau

New York Jets

Promoted from practice squad: OL Grant Hermanns, TE Kenny Yeboah

New Orleans Saints

Promoted from practice squad: DT Christian Ringo

Pittsburgh Steelers

Promoted from practice squad: LB Delontae Scott

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: CB Xavier Crawford

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted from practice squad: WR Kaylon Geiger, LB Kenny Young

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: G Wes Martin, DT Benning Potoa’e

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/10/22

September 10th, 2022 at 7:20pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor moves around the league, as teams prepare for the first Sunday slate of regular season games:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to 53-man roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Signed to 53-man roster (from Giants’ practice squad): OL Max Garcia
Promoted from practice squad: LB Devon Kennard, CB Jace Whittaker
Placed on IR: OL Cody Ford
Released: CB Javelin Guidry

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: TE Anthony Firkser
Released: DL Abdullah Anderson

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted from practice squad: OLB Steven Means

Carolina Panthers

Promoted from practice squad: LB Arron Mosby

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: DL Mike Pennel, OL Dieter Eiselen

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: LB Jordan Kunaszyk, DE Isaac Rochell

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: QB Cooper Rush, K Brett Maher

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: RB Justin Jackson, LB Anthony Pittman

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: S Micah Abernathy, WR Juwann Winfree

Houston Texans

Signed to 53-man roster: DL Demone Harris, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis
Promoted from practice squad: WR Chris Conley, QB Jeff Driskel
Placed on IR: DE Mario Addison

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: CB Tony Brown

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: WR Daurice Fountain, LB Elijah Lee

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: S Matthias Farley

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: CB Kemon Hall, TE Richard Rodgers

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: WR River Cracraft, S Verone McKinley III

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: S Myles Dorn

New England Patriots

Promoted from practice squad: WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, LB Harvey Langi

New Orleans Saints

Promoted from practice squad: DT Christian Ringo
Released: C Nick Martin

New York Giants

Promoted from practice squad: S Tony Jefferson, OLB Quincy Roche

New York Jets

Promoted from practice squad: T Grant Hermanns

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted from practice squad: WR Britain Covey, TE Noah Togiai

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted from practice squad: S Tashaun Gipson, WR Malik Turner

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted from practice squad: LB Genard Avery

Tennessee Titans

Promoted from practice squad: LB Joe Jones, RB Trenton Cannon

The Cardinals’ moves come as a reaction to yesterday’s injury news. Baccellia’s roster spot was opened up in the short-term by the injury to Rondale Moore, but he won’t simply be a stop-gap. Arizona signed the 25-year-old to a two-year deal to remain on the main roster, per Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network (Twitter link). A UDFA out of Washington, Baccellia has yet to make a regular season NFL appearance.

Likewise, the fact that Ford will miss at least the first four weeks of the season makes the re-acquisition of Garcia a logical one. The former fourth-rounder has plenty of guard experience, including his three seasons spent in Arizona. It was only in 2021 that he logged any starts, but he could provide veteran depth behind Justin Pugh at least until Ford is able to return.

Addison, 35, was one of several veteran signings the Texans made this offseason to add depth to their front seven. He had a productive season with the Bills last season, notching seven sacks despite not starting any games. In his absence, Harris and Pierre-Louis will provide depth in the edge rush department on Sunday, and likely the short-term future as well.

Quick reminder that standard game day practice squad promotions are a recent development from the new CBA and COVID-19 seasons. Essentially, each team is able to promote two players from the practice squad to the active roster for game days. The players will automatically revert back to the practice squad after the game, not needing to clear waivers before rejoining the developmental roster. A player can only be promoted three times per season. If a team would like to promote a player for a fourth game, they’ll need to go through the normal method of creating space on the 53-man roster to promote them and have them clear waivers before placing them back on the practice squad. That is the difference between “Signed to 53-man roster” from the practice squad and “Promoted from practice squad.”

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC South

August 31st, 2022 at 4:08pm 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 Colts, Jaguars, Texans and Titans moves are noted below.

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

Houston Texans

Claimed:

WR Tyler Johnson (from Buccaneers; story)

Released:

RB Royce Freeman

Placed on IR:

TE Teagan Quitoriano, CB Tavierre Thomas

Signed to practice squad:

TE Jordan Akins, DB Grayland Arnold, WR Jalen Camp, QB Jeff Driskel, WR Drew Estrada, DB Jacobi Francis, DL Demone Harris, WR Johnny Johnson III, RB Marlon Mack (story), DB Tristin McCollum, OL Jimmy Morrissey, DL Adedayo Odeleye, OL Cedric Ogbuehi, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis, TE Mason Schreck, OL Jordan Steckler

Indianapolis Colts

Signed:

OT Dennis Kelly

Claimed:

OL Luke Tenuta

Waived:

CB Tony Brown

Placed on IR:

S Trevor Denbow

Signed to practice squad:

DT Curtis Brooks, CB Tony Brown, DE Kameron Cline, WR Keke Coutee, S Marcel Dabo, WR Ethan Fernea, TE Nikola Kalinic, T Jordan Murray, RB D’Vonte Price, CB Will Redmond, LB Forrest Rhyne, TE Jared Scott, CB Chris Wilcox, DT Chris Williams

Jacksonville Jaguars

Claimed:

DB Tyree Gillespie (from Titans), RB JaMycal Hasty (from 49ers), K Riley Patterson (from Lions), WR Kendric Pryor (from Bengals), LB Ty Summers (from Packers) (story)

Released:

OL Will Richardson

Signed to practice squad:

QB E.J. Perry

Tennessee Titans

Signed:

WR Cody Hollister

Placed on IR:

WR Racey McMath

Signed to practice squad:

OLB David Anenih, RB Trenton Cannon, WR Dez Fitzpatrick, DB Chris Jackson, DB Theo Jackson, LB Joe Jones, WR Mason Kinsey, DL Larrell Murchison, OL Xavier Newman, TE Thomas Odukoya (international player), DL Sam Okuayinonu, DL Jayden Peevy, WR Reggie Roberson, OL Jordan Roos, OL Andrew Rupcich, TE David Wells, QB Logan Woodside