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Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC North

August 27th, 2025 at 3:17pm 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

Claimed:

LB D’Marco Jackson (from Saints), CB Jaylon Jones (from Cardinals)

Released:

LS Scott Daly, WR Devin Duvernay

Signed to practice squad:

WR Maurice Alexander, WR Miles Boykin, RB Brittain Brown, TE Stephen Carlson, DL Xavier Carlton, LB Power Echols, LS Luke Elkin, CB Tre Flowers, DL Jonathan Ford, DB Mekhi Garner, DL Tanoh Kpassagnon, DL Jamree Kromah, OL Jordan McFadden, WR JP Richardson, OL Ricky Stromberg

Detroit Lions

Signed:

S Daniel Thomas

Claimed:

DT Tyler Lacy (from Jaguars), DE Tyrus Wheat (from Cowboys)

Signed to practice squad:

DL Myles Adams, WR Ronnie Bell, C Trystan Colon, DL Keith Cooper, DB Erick Hallett, TE Zach Horton, WR Tom Kennedy, WR Jackson Meeks, OL Mason Miller, OL Michael Niese, LB Anthony Pittman, RB Jacob Saylors, S Loren Strickland, T Dan Skipper, DL Isaac Ukwu

Green Bay Packers

Signed:

LB Nick Niemann

Waived:

CB Micah Robinson

Signed to practice squad:

RB Israel Abanikanda, DL Deslin Alexandre, DB Johnathan Baldwin, T Brant Banks, DL James Ester, WR Mecole Hardman, LB Jamon Johnson, K Mark McNamee, DL Arron Mosby, WR Isaiah Neyor, WR Will Sheppard, DB Jaylin Simpson, LB Kristian Welch

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to practice squad:

G Henry Byrd, WR Dontae Fleming, S Kahlef Hailassie, DL Jonathan Harris, WR Lucky Jackson, WR Jeshuan Jones, WR Tim Jones, G Vershon Lee, CB Fabian Moreau, OLB Gabriel Murphy, TE Bryson Nesbit, T Max Pircher, DL Taki Taimani, RB Xazavian Valladay, TE Nick Vannett, CB Zemaiah Vaughn

Vikings Use Both IR-Return Slots, Set Initial 53-Man Roster

August 26th, 2025 at 9:59pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here is how the Vikings slashed their roster down to the required 53-man limit:

Released:

Waived:

G Henry Byrd
WR Dontae Fleming
OL Michael Gonzalez
S Kahlef Hailassie
WR Lucky Jackson
WR Jeshaun Jones
G Vershon Lee
LB Dorian Mausi
OLB Gabriel Murphy
TE Bryson Nesbit
S Gervarrius Owens
DL Taki Taimani
WR Thayer Thomas
RB Xazavian Valladay
CB Zemaiah Vaughn

Placed on IR (return designation):

OLB Tyler Batty
FB C.J. Ham

Placed on reserve/PUP list:

TE Gavin Bartholomew

Ham and Batty will be eligible for activation to the 53-man roster after Week 4. As a result of these early IR placements, the Vikings’ will use up two of their eight regular-season injury activations. A Duluth, Minn., native, Ham has quietly become the Vikings’ second-longest-tenured player (behind Harrison Smith). This is the Pro Bowl fullback’s ninth season with the Vikes. Batty will take up an IR-return slot as a rookie UDFA.

The Vikings kept three quarterbacks on their active roster, keeping rookie UDFA Max Brosmer behind J.J. McCarthy and newly acquired Carson Wentz. Vannett and Ricci’s exits leave the tight end room at three, while Thomas has now been cut twice times since the 49ers waived him in December 2024 (the Colts waived the former third-round pick soon after adding him late last year).

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/15/25

January 15th, 2025 at 9:09pm CST by Ely Allen

Wednesday’s reserve/futures deals around the NFL:

Denver Broncos

WR Michael Bandy

Green Bay Packers

DT Leonard Payne

Indianapolis Colts

T Luke Tenuta

Minnesota Vikings

DT Travis Bell, G Henry Byrd, CB Kahlef Hailassie, DE Jonathan Harris, WR Lucky Jackson, T Marcellus Johnson, OLB Gabriel Murphy, QB Brett Rypien, RB Zavier Scott, WR Thayer Thomas, LB Max Tooley, T Leroy Watson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

LB Deion Jennings

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/26/24

December 26th, 2024 at 6:16pm CST by Adam La Rose

Thursday’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: OL Matthew Jones

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: QB Emory Jones

Detroit Lions

Signed: LB DaRon Gilbert

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: LB Michael Tutsie

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: DL Jonathan Harris
Released: CB Kelvin Joseph

New York Giants

Signed: DB Alex Cook, DT Casey Rodgers

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: OL Sebastian Gutierrez

Tennessee Titans

Signed: K Matthew Wright
Released: T Kellen Diesch

Washington Commanders

Signed: WR Chris Moore

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/23/24

December 23rd, 2024 at 8:30pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Baltimore Ravens

Claimed on waivers (from Texans): WR Steven Sims

Carolina Panthers

Waived: DE Jonathan Harris

Chicago Bears

Placed on IR: LT Braxton Jones (story)

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed to active roster: DE Isaiah Thomas
Waived: QB Logan Woodside

Detroit Lions

Waived: DE Chris Smith

Green Bay Packers

Promoted: S Omar Brown

Houston Texans

Placed on IR: WR Tank Dell (story), S Jimmie Ward (story)

Indianapolis Colts

Waived: G Atonio Mafi

Kansas City Chiefs

Placed on IR: LB Jack Cochrane
Designated for return: TE Peyton Hendershot

Tennessee Titans

Activated from IR: OT Jaelyn Duncan
Waived: K Brayden Narveson

The Titans’ decision to move on from Brayden Narveson comes as a bit of a surprise following this weekend’s roster machinations. The organization didn’t only promote the kicker from the practice squad…they also signed him through the 2025 campaign. With Nick Folk apparently approaching full health, the Titans have decided to stick with the veteran and move on from his fill-in.

Narveson’s stint with the Titans featured only a single appearance, when he missed his lone field goal attempt and converted two extra points in yesterday’s loss. Narveson spent the beginning of the season in Green Bay, where he converted 12 of his 17 field goal attempts.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/22/24

October 22nd, 2024 at 8:26pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Here are today’s minor moves from around the NFL:

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from injured reserve: CB Arthur Maulet
Waived: ILB Josh Ross

Carolina Panthers

Signed off Lions’ practice squad: LB Cam Gill
Signed off Dolphins’ practice squad: DT Jonathan Harris
Released: LB Marquis Haynes
Waived: LB Chandler Wooten, DT T.J. Smith

Detroit Lions

Released from injured reserve: WR Tre’Quan Smith

Houston Texans

Waived: DE Rashad Weaver

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed to active roster: CB Keith Taylor
Placed on injured reserve: CB Jaylen Watson

Los Angeles Chargers

Waived: CB Shaun Wade

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: CB Ahkello Witherspoon

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: OLB Bo Richter
Released: TE Robert Tonyan

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: DT Armon Watts
Waived: Boogie Basham

Pittsburgh Steelers

Placed on injured reserve: DT Montravius Adams

Washington Commanders

Suspended for six games: CB Kevon Seymour

The Ravens finally activated Maulet to the 53-man roster at the very end of his 21-day return window. The veteran slot cornerback underwent arthroscopic knee surgery during the preseason, but dealt with a minor hamstring injury upon his return to practice. To make room, Baltimore waived Ross, a special teams starter, likely hoping to add him back to the practice squad if he clears waivers. Maulet’s return could not be coming at a better time for a Ravens pass defense that was already struggling before starting cornerback Marlon Humphrey left Monday night’s victory over the Buccaneers with an injury.

The Panthers signed Gill off the Lions’ practice squad and Harris off the Dolphins’ practice squad to fortify their defense on Tuesday. They also released Haynes and waived Wooten and Smith as part of an overhaul of their weak front seven.

The Giants signed Watts from their practice squad to strengthen the interior of their defensive line while waiving Basham, a former Bills second-round pick who arrived in New York via trade in August 2023. Giants general manager Joe Schoen was the assistant GM in Buffalo when Basham was drafted, while Giants head coach Brian Daboll was the Bills’ offensive coordinator. Schoen traded a sixth-round pick in exchange for Basham and a seventh-rounder from the Bills just before the 2023 regular season, but Basham did not record a single sack in 13 games as a Giant.

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC East

August 28th, 2024 at 8:00pm 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.

Buffalo Bills

Signed:

Claimed:

Signed to practice squad:

RB Frank Gore Jr., WR Deon Cain, WR KJ Hamler, WR Tyrell Shavers, TE Zach Davidson, OL Richard Gouraige, OL Will Clapp, OL Mike Edwards, DE Kingsley Jonathan, DE Kameron Cline, DT Eli Ankou, DT Branson Deen, CB Daequan Hardy, CB Te’Cory Couch, S Kareem Jackson

Miami Dolphins

Released:

OL Jack Driscoll

Claimed:

WR Grant Dubose

Signed to practice squad:

S Jordan Colbert, WR Erik Ezukanma, DT Jonathan Harris, OL Chasen Hines, LB Dequan Jackson, CB Isaiah Johnson, T Bayron Matos, RB Anthony McFarland Jr., CB Nik Needham, TE Hayden Rucci.

New England Patriots

Signed:

Claimed:

LB Curtis Jacobs, T Demontrey Jacobs, DT Eric Johnson, T Zachary Thomas

Released:

DT Trysten Hill, OL Michael Jordan, WR Jalen Reagor

Waived:

CB Isaiah Bolden

Signed to practice squad:

T Liam Fornadel, RB Kevin Harris, RB Terrell Jennings, WR Matt Landers, DE Jotham Russell, DB A.J. Thomas, TE Mitchell Wilcox

New York Jets

Signed:

Claimed:

TE Brenden Bates

Waived:

WR Jason Brownlee

Signed to practice squad:

LB Sam Eguavoen, OL Obinna Eze, TE Anthony Firkser, OL Jake Hanson, DL Bruce Hector, DL Jalyn Holmes, S Jaylen Key, TE Zack Kuntz, OL Kohl Levao, QB Adrian Martinez, LB Marcelino McCary-Ball, WR Lance McCutcheon, S Jarius Monroe, CB Kendall Sheffield, WR Brandon Smith, CB Tre Swilling, RB Xazavian Valladay

Dolphins Reduce Roster To 53 Players

August 27th, 2024 at 9:42pm CST by Ben Levine

After two-straight Wild Card Round losses, the Dolphins are hoping to take another step forward in 2024. The team started prepping for a crucial campaign today, as they set their 53-man roster by making the following moves:

Released:

Waived:

LB David Anenih
WR Je’Quan Burton
S Jordan Colbert
DT Robert Cooper
WR Erik Ezukanma
WR Mike Harley Jr.
OL Chasen Hines
RB Zander Horvath
LB Dequan Jackson
WR Jadon Janke
CB Isaiah Johnson
OL Matthew Jones
CB Jason Maitre
OT Bayron Matos
WR Kyric McGowan
DT Leonard Payne
S Mark Perry
TE Hayden Rucci

Waived/injured:

RB Chris Brooks
OT Ryan Hayes
WR Braylon Sanders

Placed on IR:

WR River Cracraft (designated for return)
LB Wyatt Ray
CB Cam Smith (designated for return)

Placed on reserve/PUP list:

According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the expectation is that long snapper Blake Ferguson will end up re-upping with the Dolphins, with his release solely being for roster machinations. The former sixth-round pick has spent his entire career in Miami, with the special teamer appearing in 67 games.

Nik Needham‘s stay in Miami has come to an end after five seasons. The former UDFA started 27 of his 61 appearances with the organization, although the majority of his production came in his first three seasons with the Dolphins. Between 2019 and 2021, the defensive back hauled in six interceptions, but after returning from a 2022 season-ending injury, he only got into 71 defensive snaps in 2023.

There was some hope that Neville Gallimore could provide the Dolphins with some defensive line depth when he caught on with the organization. The former third-round pick never clicked in Dallas, but he still got into 52 games in his four years with the organization. He collected four sacks and nine QB hits over the span, and he twice managed to top 400 defensive snaps in a campaign.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/14/24

March 14th, 2024 at 9:44pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Re-signed: WR KhaDarel Hodge, OL Storm Norton

Baltimore Ravens

Re-signed: S Ar’Darius Washington

Chicago Bears

Signed: OT Jake Curhan

Dallas Cowboys

Re-signed: DB C.J. Goodwin

Green Bay Packers

Re-signed: LB Kristian Welch

Indianapolis Colts

Re-signed: RB Trey Sermon

Kansas City Chiefs

Re-signed: DT Tershawn Wharton

Miami Dolphins

Signed: TE Jody Fortson, DL Jonathan Harris

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: WR Trent Sherfield

New York Jets

Re-signed: OL Jake Hanson

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LS Christian Kuntz

Tennessee Titans

Re-signed: LB Jack Gibbens

Washington Commanders

Signed: LB Anthony Pittman

RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/6/24

March 6th, 2024 at 10:18pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s tender decisions from around the NFL:

RFAs

Non-tendered:

Broncos: DE Jonathan Harris

Since the Broncos claimed him off waivers during his rookie season, Harris has played in Denver for the last three and a half years. During his first two seasons, he only played as a practice squad elevation three times a year. In the last two years, though, Harris has seen his impact increase with nine starts in 25 regular season appearances for the Broncos, playing in every game this year. Despite being in line to start in 2024, Harris will head to the open market after not being tendered in Denver.