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Minor NFL Transactions: 2/17/23

February 17th, 2023 at 6:43pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor moves around the NFL:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: TE Noah Togiai

Buffalo Bills

Signed: S Zayne Anderson

Minnesota Vikings

Re-signed: OL Blake Brandel, DL Khyiris Tonga

New Orleans Saints

Re-signed: WR Keith Kirkwood

Anderson has signed a two-year deal, per the Bills’ announcement of the move. The 26-year-old joined the Chiefs in 2021, and made a total of seven appearances across the past two seasons, only seeing action on special teams.

The fact that the Vikings re-signed pending ERFAs Brandel and Tonga this early speaks to how highly they are valued by the organization. Brandel filled in for Christian Darrisaw at left tackle when the latter was concussed, while Tonga logged two starts and a 36% snap share in 2022. Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that each signed a one-year deal at $940K, which would have been their tender amounts.

Kirkwood, 28, was set to hit the open market in March but the Saints will have him place for the 2023 season. Originally signed by New Orleans as a UDFA in 2018, he returned to the Saints this past season after a pair of campaigns with the Panthers. He recorded only two catches, but saw an offensive snap share of 46%.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/5/22

October 5th, 2022 at 6:27pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Designated to return: CB Antonio Hamilton, QB Colt McCoy, WR Antoine Wesley

Atlanta Falcons

Designated to return: CB Isaiah Oliver

Cincinnati Bengals

Designated to return: DE Khalid Kareem, CB Cam Taylor-Britt

Cleveland Browns

Designated to return: CB Greedy Williams

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: QB Will Grier
Activated from IR: LB Damone Clark
Placed on IR: LS Jake McQuaide

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: WR Tom Kennedy
Designated to return: CB Jerry Jacobs, DE Josh Paschal

Miami Dolphins

Designated to return: S Clayton Fejedelem

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: DL Khyiris Tonga
Waived: LB Ryan Connelly

New England Patriots

Signed to active roster: OT Marcus Cannon
Designated to return: WR Tyquan Thornton

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: TE J.P. Holtz
Designated to return: DL Malcolm Roach

Philadelphia Eagles

Designated to return: OT Andre Dillard

Seattle Seahawks

Designated to return: DE L.J. Collier

Tennessee Titans

Designated to return: LB Monty Rice

Washington Commanders

Designated to return: C Tyler Larsen

A number of players who were placed on IR after the preseason and prior to the regular season returned to practice today. These players will have a three-week practice window until they have to be activated to the active roster. Otherwise, they’ll be ineligible to return this season.

One of the most surprising returns is Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton. The former undrafted free agent rode a strong preseason to a potential starting gig, but he was sidelined with second-degree burns after spilling hot oil on his legs and feet. Kliff Kingsbury previously said an early-October return may be a “little aggressive” (per ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss on Twitter), but the cornerback ended up working his way back to practice.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/4/22

October 4th, 2022 at 6:56pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s minor moves:

Cleveland Browns

Placed on IR: RB Jerome Ford

Green Bay Packers

Signed off Saints’ practice squad: LB Eric Wilson

Houston Texans

Designated for return from IR: OLB Mario Addison

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted: K Chase McLaughlin
Waived: WR Dezmon Patmon

Minnesota Vikings

Signed off Falcons’ practice squad: NT Khyiris Tonga
Placed on IR: S Lewis Cine (story)
Activated from reserve/PUP list: LB Ryan Connelly

Pittsburgh Steelers

Designated for return from IR: WR Calvin Austin

San Francisco 49ers

Released: WR Willie Snead

Tennessee Titans

Promoted: DL Sam Okuayinonu
Waived: OLB Wyatt Ray
Released from IR via injury settlement: TE Tommy Hudson

Cine has now undergone two surgeries in London to repair his leg fracture. The first-round pick underwent a preparatory procedure before his Tuesday operation to repair the compound fracture he sustained. The Georgia product will stay in England for the time being, with Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press noting (via Twitter) doctors want to ensure no infections develop. Cine could travel back to Minnesota as soon as this weekend.

Following Latavius Murray off the Saints’ practice squad this week, Wilson did not see any action for the team this season. The former multiyear Vikings starter signed a one-year, $2.75MM Eagles deal in 2021, but Philadelphia bailed on that contract during the season. Wilson, 28, finished last season with the Texans. In his lone full season as a Vikings starter (2020), Wilson made 122 tackles, registered three sacks and intercepted three passes.

Addison signed with the Texans shortly after the draft, joining fellow ex-Bills edge rusher Jerry Hughes in joining the rebuilding team on a two-year deal. The Texans placed Addison on IR with a groin injury; he is eligible to be activated to the 53-man roster this week. Teams can make eight activations from their injured lists — be it IR, PUP or NFI — this season.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/5/22

September 5th, 2022 at 5:55pm CST by Sam Robinson

As Week 1 practices begin, here are the latest updates to teams’ 16-man practice squads:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: DL Khyiris Tonga

Carolina Panthers

Signed: DB Marquise Blair
Released: WR Ra’Shaun Henry

Cincinnati Bengals

Released: TE Thaddeus Moss

Dallas Cowboys

Released: DE Mika Tafua

Denver Broncos

Signed: WR Vyncint Smith

Detroit Lions

Signed: QB Tim Boyle

Green Bay Packers

Signed: K Ramiz Ahmed

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: LB Ty Summers

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: S James Wiggins

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: DT Kyle Peko

Los Angeles Chargers:

Signed: TE Richard Rodgers

Miami Dolphins

Signed: DTs Markaviest Bryant, Josiah Bronson, Christopher Hinton, T Kion Smith, CB Chris Steele
Released: DT Niles Scott

New England Patriots

Signed: WR Laquon Treadwell (story)

New York Giants

Signed: CB Fabian Moreau, WR Marcus Johnson
Released: DB Harrison Hand

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: CB Mac McCain
Released: S Anthony Harris (story)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: CB Josh Jackson

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: LB Buddy Johnson, OL Leroy Watson

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: LB Joshua Onujiogu, DE Jabari Zuniga

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: LB Kenny Young

Washington Commanders

Signed: OL Wes Martin

A former Washington starter and the primary Atlanta cornerback opposite A.J. Terrell last season, Moreau has experience playing both the slot and outside. The former third-round pick signed with the Texans earlier this offseason but did not make their 53-man roster.

The Lions attempted to keep David Blough by offering the Hard Knocks cast member a spot on their practice squad, but the three-year Detroit backup opted to head to Minnesota. He is currently on the Vikings’ 16-man taxi squad. A previous Aaron Rodgers backup, Boyle signed with the Lions last year.

Despite being a former second-round pick, Blair did not make the Seahawks’ 53-man roster this year. Knee injuries have sidelined him for most of the past two seasons. Seattle had stopped using Blair as a nickel, his primary role when on the field with the team that drafted him, during training camp.

Included as part of a 2019 trade that sent Marcus Peters to Baltimore, Young was also traded from the Rams to the Broncos last year. He started all 13 games he played in 2021 — seven as a Ram, six as a Bronco — and helped Denver fill the void created by Alexander Johnson and Josey Jewell‘s season-ending injuries. Young spent most of this offseason with the Raiders but did not make their roster.

Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC North

August 31st, 2022 at 3:35pm 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.

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