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Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC South

August 27th, 2025 at 2:20pm 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.

Houston Texans

Signed:

TE Harrison Bryant

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

DE Solomon Byrd, DT Junior Tafuna

Indianapolis Colts

Signed:

Claimed:

LB Chad Muma (from Jaguars)

Signed to practice squad:

LB Austin Ajiake, RB Ulysses Bentley IV, RB Khalil Herbert, T Marcellus Johnson, WR Tyler Kahmann, CB Chris Lammons, TE Maximilian Mang, TE Sean McKeon, DE Durrell Nchami, WR Coleman Owen, G Josh Sills, DT Josh Tupou, C Mose Vavao, S Trey Washington

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

WR Chandler Brayboy, OL Jerome Carvin, LB Branson Combs, QB Seth Henigan, TE Patrick Herbert,RB Ja’Quinden Jackson, OL Ricky Lee, CB Keni-H Lovely, TE Quintin Morris, DB Jabbar Muhammad, DL Keivie Rose, DB Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig, WR Dorian Singer, OL Sal Wormley

Tennessee Titans

Signed:

Claimed:

CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (from Ravens), LB Dorian Mausi (from Vikings), C.J. Ravenell (from Ravens), CB Samuel Womack (from Colts)

Waived:

DT Timmy Horne, LB Curtis Jacobs, CB Gabe Jeudy-Lally, T John Ojukwu

Released:

C Corey Levin

Signed to practice squad:

DB Kendell Brooks, DL Ali Gaye, DT Cam Horsley, RB Jermar Jefferson, WR Mason Kinsey, RB Jordan Mims, TE Thomas Odukova, CB Amani Oruwariye, WR James Proche, WR Xavier Restrepo, DT Isaiah Raikes, OL Andrew Rupcich, QB Trevor Siemian, DL Carlos Watkins

Titans RB Tyjae Spears Lands On IR As Team Gets To 53

August 26th, 2025 at 8:14pm CST by Ely Allen

Year 2 under Brian Callahan and Year 1 under Mike Borgonzi can now get underway as the Titans made the following transactions to get their initial roster down to 53 players:

Released:

Waived:

Placed on IR (designated for return):

RB Tyjae Spears

As expected, the team’s RB2 will open the year on injured reserve. Spears suffered a high ankle sprain two weeks ago, and the injury will now keep him from playing in the first four weeks of the season.

The absence hurts a run offense that would’ve featured Tony Pollard with a good dose of Spears, as well. Rookie quarterbacks often benefit from strong rushing attacks, so Pollard will have a bit more pressure on his shoulders to help the offense succeed. There was some thought that the team may hold on to an extra running back if Spears went on IR, but both Jefferson and Mims head to waivers with hopes of coming back to the practice squad.

With Siemian getting cut, Brandon Allen, once again, is the last man standing as the primary backup to Cam Ward. With only two passers making it on the active roster, Siemien stands a strong chance at landing on the p-squad, per beat writer Paul Kuharsky.

Siemien joins six other vested veterans in becoming free agents. Jaimes, Oruwariye, Proche, and Watkins all signed veteran minimum deals in an effort to make the team but will now head back to free agency. Proche, in particular, was a close cut to make the team. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Tennessee could try to bring him back on the practice squad, but he’s just as likely to get a contract offer to play elsewhere.

Lastly, Ward’s favorite target last year in Coral Gables, Restrepo, didn’t join him on the initial 53-man roster. Like those mentioned above, Restrepo is another candidate to be retained on the practice squad, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

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.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/30/24

December 30th, 2024 at 7:30pm CST by Ely Allen

Monday’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Claimed off waivers (from Buccaneers): LB Vi Jones
Placed on IR: S Joey Blount

Baltimore Ravens

Designated to return from IR: TE Charlie Kolar

Detroit Lions

Activated from IR: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Elevated: RB Jermar Jefferson, DE Chris Smith

New York Jets

Claimed off waivers (from Vikings): LB Jamin Davis
Waived: K Anders Carlson
Placed on IR: S Chuck Clark

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from IR: LB Tatum Bethune
Claimed off waivers (from Titans): CB Tre Avery
Elevated: DE Alex Barrett, G Drake Nugent
Placed on IR: G Aaron Banks

Tennessee Titans

Waived: K Matthew Wright

By claiming Jones, the Cardinals reunite him with his brother, wide receiver Zay Jones, for the final week of the regular season.

The Ravens are looking to return their third tight end to the fold after Kolar broke his arm a month ago. When ready, he’ll be back to close out the regular season and prepare for the playoffs behind Baltimore’s other two strong tight ends.

The Jets will be finishing the season without their starting safety in Clark. Clark, who battled back from injury earlier this season, was placed on injured reserve for an undisclosed reason today.

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/21/24

December 21st, 2024 at 7:34pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor transactions and standard gameday practice squad elevations:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: T Jackson Barton, RB Michael Carter

Atlanta Falcons

Signed to active roster: WR Chris Blair
Elevated: WR Dylan Drummond
Waived: LB Rashaan Evans

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: S Kareem Jackson, WR Jalen Virgil

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: RB Mike Boone, T Brandon Walton

Chicago Bears

Signed to active roster: RB Darrynton Evans
Placed on IR: G Ryan Bates

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: DE Isaiah Thomas

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: CB Kahlef Hailassie, WR James Proche

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: CB Andrew Booth
Elevated: LB Darius Harris, T Dakoda Shepley
Placed on IR: CB Trevon Diggs (story)

Detroit Lions

Activated from IR: S Ifeatu Melifonwu
Signed to active roster: OLB Mitchell Agude, WR Tom Kennedy, DL Chris Smith
Elevated: RB Jermar Jefferson, S Loren Strickland
Waived (via injury settlement): DT David Bada
Waived: WR Maurice Alexander

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed to active roster: CB Kyu Blu Kelly
Elevated: TE John Samuel Shenker

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: CB Charles Woods

Miami Dolphins

Activated from reserve/PUP: LB Cameron Goode
Elevated: WR Erik Ezukanma
Waived: DT Neil Farrell

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: S Bobby McCain, TE Nick Muse

New England Patriots

Signed to active roster: RB Terrell Jennings
Elevated: WR Alex Erickson, LB Monty Rice

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: DB Raheem Layne
Elevated: OLB Boogie Basham, T Tyre Phillips

New York Jets

Elevated: DT Bruce Hector, S Jarius Monroe

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: FB Khari Blasingame

San Francisco 49ers

Signed to active roster: LB Jalen Graham, T Austen Pleasants
Elevated: DT Alex Barrett, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn
Waived: T Sebastian Gutierrez

Seattle Seahawks

Signed to active roster: QB Jaren Hall
Elevated: CB Artie Burns
Placed on IR: OLB Trevis Gipson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: P Jack Browning

Washington Commanders

Elevated: DT Carl Davis

After being activated from injured reserve in early November, Bates only played two games before suffering a concussion. The 27-year-old has not played since Week 11 and will now miss the remainder of the season on IR. Bates is under contract through 2025.

Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC North

August 28th, 2024 at 2:22pm 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 Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings moves are noted below.

Chicago Bears

Signed:

FB Khari Blasingame

Claimed:

Placed on IR:

LS Patrick Scales

Signed to practice squad:

LB Micah Baskerville, OL Theo Benedet, TE Stephen Carlson, DL Byron Cowart, OL Jake Curhan, LS Scott Daly, WR Collin Johnson, DB Quindell Johnson, LB Carl Jones, DL Jamree Kromah, DL Dashaun Mallory, DB Tarvarius Moore, QB Austin Reed, DB Reddy Stewart, DB Ro Torrence, WR Samori Toure

Detroit Lions

Signed:

Claimed:

LB Trevor Nowaske,

Signed to practice squad:

LB Mitchell Agude, C Kingsley Eguakun, QB Jake Fromm, RB Jermar Jefferson, T Jamarco Jones, WR Tom Kennedy, TE James Mitchell, S C.J. Moore, DL Pat O’Connor, WR Tim Patrick, DL Kyle Peko, WR Allen Robinson, DL Chris Smith, DL Isaac Ukwu, TE Shane Zylstra

Green Bay Packers

Signed:

Claimed:

K Brayden Narveson

Signed to practice squad:

DL Deslin Alexandre, QB Sean Clifford, DL James Ester, K Alex Hale, WR Julian Hicks, OL Donovan Jennings, CB Kalen King, RB Nate McCrary, RB Ellis Merriweather, CB Robert Rochell, G/C Lecitus Smith

Minnesota Vikings

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

G Henry Byrd, DE Andre Carter II, RB Myles Gaskin, LB Dallas Grant, TE N’Keal Harry, WR Lucky Jackson, WR Jeshaun Jones, DeWayne McBride, S Bobby McCain, LB Bo Richter, OL Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas, TE Robert Tonyan, CB Jaylin Williams, DL Jonah Williams, CB Nahshon Wright

Lions Get Down To 53 Players

August 27th, 2024 at 8:57pm CST by Ely Allen

The Lions used a couple of different methods to get their active roster to 53 players:

Released:

CB Essang Bassey
WR Daurice Fountain
CB Javelin Guidry
LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe
T Jamarco Jones
WR Tom Kennedy
TE Sean McKeon
S C.J. Moore
DL Pat O’Connor
DL Kyle Peko
LB Ty Summers

Waived:

OLB Mitchell Agude
WR Maurice Alexander
LB Abraham Beauplan
DL Mathieu Betts
G Jake Burton
WR Jalon Calhoun
OL Duke Clemens
LS Scott Daly
WR Kaden Davis
C Kingsley Eguakun
QB Jake Fromm
RB Jake Funk
S Chelen Garnes
CB Steven Gilmore
C Bryan Hudson
RB Jermar Jefferson
RB Zonovan Knight
TE James Mitchell
DL Chris Smith
DL Isaac Ukwu
CB Rachad Wildgoose
TE Shane Zylstra

The Lions released a lot more vested veterans than we typically see at this time in the year, perhaps a sign of the young talent on the roster. Peko seemed like a sure thing to make the roster after starting 10 games for the Titans in 2023.

Detroit will dismiss a couple of young rushers in Jefferson and Knight after the two failed to develop a significant role on the roster. Fromm was easily outshined in the preseason by an electric Hendon Hooker, who will take the backup job behind Jared Goff. Fromm continues to search for his place in the NFL after nearly winning it all at the collegiate level.

Martin, like Mahogany, will be able to return after four weeks, thanks to a new NFL rule that allows each team to place two players on IR before or at the roster cut deadline and designate them to return. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley has the other designation.

Mahogany is the only drafted rookie not to make the initial 53, but he’ll stick around in Detroit. On the other side of things, the Lions kept three undrafted rookie signees on their active roster to start the season. Most notably Hogan Hatten will come in and operate as the team’s new long snapper. Safety Loren Strickland from Ball State and wide receiver Isaiah Williams from Illinois are the other two undrafted rookies to make the initial roster.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/30/24

January 30th, 2024 at 9:18pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s reserve/futures deals:

Arizona Cardinals

CB Michael Ojemudia

Baltimore Ravens

CB Tre Swilling

Detroit Lions

DL Mitchell Agude, WR Maurice Alexander, OL Matt Farniok, RB Jake Funk, T Connor Galvin, CB Craig James, RB Jermar Jefferson, S Brandon Joseph, WR Tom Kennedy, DT Chris Smith

Philadelphia Eagles

TE Noah Togiai

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/23/24

January 23rd, 2024 at 7:13pm CST by Ben Levine

A few practice squad moves to pass along:

Detroit Lions

Signed: OL Matt Farniok, RB Jake Funk
Placed on IR: RB Jermar Jefferson
Released: LB Raymond Johnson

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/24/23

October 24th, 2023 at 7:44pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Released: CB Quavian White

Carolina Panthers

Released: OL Justin McCray

Cleveland Browns

Signed: RB Jordan Wilkins

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: G Chris Glaser, LB Buddy Johnson, G Adam Pankey, TE Eric Saubert

Detroit Lions

Signed: RB Jermar Jefferson
Placed on practice squad IR: RB Mohamed Ibrahim

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DT Ross Blacklock
Released: S Henry Black

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: QB Nathan Rourke

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: DT Mike Pennel
Released: WR Daniel Arias

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: LB Darius Harris, K James McCourt
Released: TE John Samuel Shenker, LB Mykal Walker
Released from practice squad injured list: TE Noah Togiai

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: LB Blake Lynch
Released: LB Ty Shelby

New Orleans Saints

Signed: OL Tommy Kraemer
Restored from practice squad injured list: LB Ryan Connelly
Released: TE J.P. Holtz

New York Jets

Signed: WR Lance McCutcheon
Released: S Tyreque Jones

New York Giants

Signed: OLB Justin Hollins

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: DT Noah Elliss, LB Brandon Smith
Released: CB Mario Goodrich, DB Tiawan Mullen

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Caleb Johnson, TE Scotty Washington
Released: OL Obinna Eze, TE Noah Gindorff

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: S Tayler Hawkins
Released: CB Tre Norwood

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: G Ben Brown, RB Bryant Koback
Released: WR Cody White

Tennessee Titans

Released: RB Jacques Patrick

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans

Released:

Waived:

Placed on IR (designated for return):

Released:

Waived:

Waived/injured:

Placed on IR (designated for return):

Placed on reserve/PUP list: