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With one quarterback on the reserve/non-football injury list and starter Brock Purdy inactive, Martinez comes up with the potential to appear in his first ever NFL game, though Niners fans hope his presence will not be necessary.

Bell will be active for tomorrow’s game as the Seahawks work to replace second-round rookie Nick Emmanwori in the secondary. Emmanwori has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Similarly, Wallow will be part of the Broncos’ efforts to fill in for injured linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who has been ruled out for the second week in a row.

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC East

August 27th, 2025 at 4:40pm 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 to practice squad:

QB Shane Buechele, LB Jimmy Ciarlo, OL Travis Clayton, G Dan Feeney, S Sam Franklin, RB Frank Gore Jr., WR Stephen Gosnell, OL Kendrick Green, CB Daequan Hardy, CB Dane Jackson, LB Keonta Jenkins, TE Keleki Latu, DL Zion Logue, DT Jordan Phillips, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Released from IR via injury settlement:

RB Darrynton Evans, WR Grant Dubose

Miami Dolphins

Waived:

S Jordan Colbert

Signed to practice squad:

CB BJ Adams, CB Cornell Armstrong, LB Quinton Bell, OL Braeden Daniels, TE Greg Dulcich, WR AJ Henning, DT Alex Huntley, LB Derrick McLendon, OL Josh Priebe, TE Hayden Rucci, S John Saunders, WR Theo Wease

New England Patriots

Claimed:

DB Charles Woods (from Rams)

Waived:

WR Javon Baker

Signed to practice squad:

CB Miles Battle, G Mehki Butler, G Jack Conley, CB Brandon Crossley, TE C.J. Dippre, RB Terrell Jennings, WR John Jiles, DE Truman Jones, C Alec Lindstrom, DB Kobee Minor, DT David Olajiga, LB Cam Riley, DT Jahvaree Ritzie, TE Gee Scott, LB Bradyn Swinson, WR Jeremiah Webb

New York Jets

Claimed:

LB Cam Jones (from Chiefs), T Esa Pole (from Chiefs), TE Jelani Woods (from Colts)

Released:

WR Tyler Johnson

Signed to practice squad:

S Dean Clark, DB Jordan Clark, QB Brady Cook, WR Tyler Johnson, OL Kohl Levao, K Harrison Mevis, DT Payton Page, WR Jamaal Pritchett, LB Jackson Sirmon, WR Quentin Skinner, LB Boog Smith, WR Brandon Smith, DL Eric Watts, OL Leander Wiegand

Patriots Set 53-Man Roster

August 26th, 2025 at 6:07pm CST by Ben Levine

Mike Vrabel‘s first roster as Patriots head coach is taking shape. The team announced the following moves as they set their initial 53-man roster:

Released:

S Marcus Epps

Waived:

CB Miles Battle
G Mehki Butler
G Jack Conley
CB Brandon Crossley
TE C.J. Dippre
RB JaMycal Hasty
OT Demontrey Jacobs
RB Terrell Jennings
WR John Jiles
DE Truman Jones
C Alec Lindstrom
DB Kobee Minor
DT David Olajiga
LB Cam Riley
DT Jahvaree Ritzie
K John Parker Romo
TE Gee Scott
G Cole Strange (story)
LB Bradyn Swinson
WR Jeremiah Webb

Placed on IR (designated for return):

LB Jahlani Tavai

Placed on IR:

WR Ja’Lynn Polk

In addition to cutting Strange, the organization also moved on from Demontrey Jacobs, who started 13 games for the Patriots last season. Elsewhere on the OL, it sounds like David Olajiga will land back on New England’s practice squad if he clears waivers, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald.

Perhaps the most surprising moves were the cuts the Patriots didn’t make. Kyle Dugger will stick around despite days of trade speculation. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots did receive multiple trade offers for the safety, but his $9.75MM salary (and how much the Patriots would be forced to take on) was a hurdle during negotiations. Meanwhile, the Patriots are temporarily holding on to eight wide receivers, with players like Kendrick Bourne and Javon Baker making the squad.

NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/9/25

May 9th, 2025 at 9:10pm CST by Ely Allen

We saw a busy day of 2025 NFL Draft pick signings today. Here are the mid- to late-round picks who inked their four-year rookie deals:

Arizona Cardinals

OLB Jordan Burch (third round, Oregon)
CB Denzel Burke (fifth round, Ohio State)
G Hayden Conner (sixth round, Texas)
S Kitan Crawford (seventh round, Nevada)

Buffalo Bills

DE Landon Jackson (third round, Arkansas)
CB Jordan Hancock (fifth round, Ohio State)
TE Jackson Hawes (fifth round, Georgia Tech)
CB Dorian Strong (sixth round, Virginia Tech)
T Chase Lundt (sixth round, Connecticut)
WR Kaden Prather (seventh round, Maryland)

Cincinnati Bengals

G Dylan Fairchild (third round, Georgia)
LB Barrett Carter (fourth round, Clemson)
T Jalen Rivers (fifth round, Miami)
RB Tahj Brooks (sixth round, Texas Tech)

Detroit Lions

G Miles Frazier (fifth round, LSU)
DE Ahmed Hassanein (sixth round, Boise State)
S Dan Jackson (seventh round, Georgia)
WR Dominic Lovett (seventh round, Georgia)

Houston Texans

S Jaylen Reed (sixth round, Penn State)
QB Graham Mertz (sixth round, Florida)
DT Kyonte Hamilton (seventh round, Rutgers)
TE Luke Lachey (seventh round, Iowa)

Jacksonville Jaguars

CB Caleb Ransaw (third round, Tulane)
G Wyatt Milum (third round (West Virginia)
LB Jalen McLeod (sixth round, Auburn)
S Rayuan Lane III (sixth round, Navy)
C Jonah Monheim (seventh round, USC)
RB LeQuint Allen (seventh round, Syracuse)

Las Vegas Raiders

WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. (fourth round, Tennessee)

Los Angeles Chargers

DT Jamaree Caldwell (third round, Oregon)
OLB Kyle Kennard (fourth round, South Carolina)
WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (fifth round, Auburn)
TE Oronde Gadsden II (fifth round, Syracuse)
G Branson Taylor (sixth round, Pittsburgh)
S RJ Mickens (sixth round, Clemson)
S Trikweze Bridges (seventh round, Florida)

Minnesota Vikings

WR Tai Felton (third round, Maryland)
DE Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (fifth round, Georgia)
LB Kobe King (sixth round, Penn State)
TE Gavin Bartholomew (sixth round, Pittsburgh)

New England Patriots

WR Kyle Williams (third round, Washington State)
C Jared Wilson (third round, Georgia)
DT Joshua Farmer (fourth round, Florida State)
OLB Bradyn Swinson (fifth round, LSU)
K Andy Borregales (sixth round, Miami)
T Marcus Bryant (seventh round, Missouri)
LS Julian Ashby (seventh round, Vanderbilt)
CB Kobee Minor (seventh round, Memphis)

New York Giants

G Marcus Mbow (fifth round, Purdue)
TE Thomas Fidone II (seventh round, Nebraska)

New York Jets

CB Korie Black (seventh round, Oklahoma State)

Pittsburgh Steelers

RB Kaleb Johnson (third round, Iowa)
OLB Jack Sawyer (fourth round, Ohio State)
DT Yahya Black (fifth round, Iowa)
QB Will Howard (sixth round, Ohio State)
LB Carson Bruener (seventh round, Washington)
CB Donte Kent (seventh round, Central Michigan)

San Francisco 49ers

LB Nick Martin (third round, Oklahoma State)
CB Upton Stout (third round, Western Kentucky)
WR Jordan Watkins (fourth round, Ole Miss)
RB Jordan James (fifth round, Oregon)
S Marques Sigle (fifth round, Kansas State)
G Connor Colby (seventh round, Iowa)
WR Junior Bergen (seventh round, Montana)

Tennessee Titans

S Kevin Winston Jr. (third round, Penn State)
WR Elic Ayomanor (fourth round, Stanford)
G Jackson Slater (fifth round, Sacramento State)
CB Marcus Harris (sixth round, California)
RB Kalel Mullings (sixth round, Michigan)

Washington Commanders

WR Jaylin Lane (fourth round, Virginia Tech)
LB Kain Medrano (sixth round, UCLA)
RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (seventh round, Arizona)

Patriots Select CB Kobee Minor At No. 257

April 26th, 2025 at 6:12pm CST by Adam La Rose

Entering the seventh round, the 257th and final selection of the 2025 draft belonged to the Chiefs. Kansas City traded up in the round, however, in a deal which left New England in position to wrap up the event.

The Patriots have selected cornerback Kobee Minor at No. 257. As a result, the Memphis product has the distinction of being this year’s ‘Mr. Irrelevant.’

Like many other prospects in this year’s class, Minor spent time at multiple schools during his time in college. He started out at Texas Tech, making a total of 23 appearances with the Red Raiders. After three seasons in the Big 12, Minor transferred to Indiana and played there for one year. In 2024, he was on the move once more, playing at Memphis.

Minor set new career highs across the board during his lone season with the Tigers. He posted 38 tackles (including seven for a loss), along with a pair of sacks, six pass deflections and two forced fumbles. Given his size – 5-11, 188 pounds – however, it very much remained to be seen entering the draft if his name would be called. Now, Minor will turn his attention to competing for a roster spot in New England.

The Patriots focused on a number of areas during the draft, but this pick is the only one including the cornerback position. The team’s depth chart will be topped by returnee Christian Gonzalez along with free agent acquisition Carlton Davis in 2025. New England also has the likes of Marcus Jones and Alex Austin in the fold. Minor will look to carve out a role amongst that group (presumably on special teams, of course) during training camp. If he is unable to do so, he will be a practice squad candidate to begin the campaign.