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Minor NFL Transactions: 7/25/23

July 25th, 2023 at 7:43pm CST by Ben Levine

With a number of teams preparing for the start of training camp, a long list of players were placed on inactive lists today. We’ve compiled all of those and today’s other minor moves below:

Atlanta Falcons

Placed on NFI: DE Calais Campbell
Waived (failed physical designation): RB Caleb Huntley
Waived from IR: RB B.J. Baylor

Baltimore Ravens

Claimed off waivers (from Giants): WR Makai Polk
Placed on NFI: LS Nick Moore
Released: WR Andy Isabella, WR Mike Thomas

Buffalo Bills

Placed on PUP: LB Tyler Matakevich, LB Von Miller, DT Jordan Phillips
Placed on NFI: RB Nyheim Hines
Released TE Nick Guggemos

Chicago Bears

Placed on NFI: WR Dante Pettis
Waived: P Ryan Anderson, LB Sterling Weatherford

Cincinnati Bengals

Activated from PUP: CB Chidobe Awuzie

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: CB Josh Butler
Placed on PUP: CB Jourdan Lewis
Placed on NFI: TE Luke Schoonmaker

Denver Broncos

Signed: WR Nick Williams
Waived: QB Jarrett Guarantano

Green Bay Packers

Signed: WR Cody Chrest
Placed on NFI: LB Tariq Carpenter, S Tarvarius Moore

Houston Texans

Placed on PUP: OL Dylan Deatherage, OT Charlie Heck, TE Teagan Quitoriano, CB Kendall Sheffield, DE Chase Winovich

Indianapolis Colts

Placed on PUP: DE Tyquan Lewis, TE Will Mallory, RB Jonathan Taylor

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: DT Kyle Peko
Waived: CB Isiah Brown, QB Chase Garbers

Miami Dolphins

Activated from NFI: CB Ethan Bonner
Placed on PUP: OT Terron Armstead, TE Tanner Conner, OT Isaiah Wynn

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: OT Bobby Evans
Placed on NFI: WR Malik Knowles

New England Patriots

Signed: WR Jalen Hurd
Activated from PUP: DT Justus Tavai
Placed on NFI: OT Calvin Anderson, DL DaMarcus Mitchell

New Orleans Saints

Signed: OL Max Garcia
Waived: TE Miller Forristall, G Koda Martin

New York Giants

Signed: DE Tashawn Bower
Placed on PUP: DT D.J. Davidson, G Marcus McKethan , CB Aaron Robinson, WR Wan’Dale Robinson, WR Sterling Shepard
Waived: DB Trenton Thompson
Waived/injured: LB Elerson Smith
Released from IR (injury settlement): CB Leonard Johnson

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: WR Deon Cain, OL Dennis Kelly
Placed on reserve/retired: DE Matt Leo

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: CB Terrance Mitchell
Placed on NFI: P Mitch Wishnowsky

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DE Levi Bell, DT Roderick Perry, CB Andrew Whitaker
Released: CB James Campbell, CB Isaiah Dunn, LB Alton Robinson

Washington Commanders

Placed on IR: TE Armani Rogers
Released: QB Tim DeMorat

Free Agents

Suspended: OT Isaiah Wilson

Isaiah Wilson hasn’t had an NFL gig since he was released by the Giants in January of 2022. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero tweets that the free agent lineman was slapped with a three-game suspension, but it’s uncertain what led to the temporary ban. Wilson was a first-round pick by the Titans in 2020 but got into only one game with Tennessee before getting shipped off to Miami. He was waived by Miami after showing up late to his team physical, and his practice squad stint with New York only lasted one season.

Max Garcia is an experienced addition to the Saints OL room, with the veteran having most recently started seven of his 12 appearances with the Cardinals in 2022. The 31-year-old has 59 games of starting experience, although Pro Football Focus was iffy on his production last year (63rd among 77 qualifying offensive guards).

Following a three-year stint in Cleveland, Terrance Mitchell has spent the past two seasons bouncing around the NFL. He got into 14 games (13 starts) for the Texans in 2021, finishing with 60 tackles and 10 passes defended. He spent the 2022 season with the Titans, finishing with 39 tackles in 11 games (five starts). 49ers fifth-round pick Darrell Luter Jr. is set to miss some time with a knee injury, providing Mitchell with an opportunity during training camp.

Minor NFL Transactions: 7/24/23

July 24th, 2023 at 9:34pm CST by Ely Allen

In a very busy day for the NFL in transactions, here are some of the minor moves that may have slipped through the cracks:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Davion Davis

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: LS Tyler Ott
Placed on PUP: WR Rashod Bateman

Buffalo Bills

Signed: RB Darrynton Evans, TE Jace Sternberger

Chicago Bears

Activated from PUP: WR Chase Claypool
Signed: WR Isaiah Ford, LB Buddy Johnson

Cincinnati Bengals

Placed on PUP: TE Mitchell Wilcox (after being re-signed)

Houston Texans

Signed: TE Eric Tomlinson
Waived: LB Ian Swenson

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: DE Isaac Rochell

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: T Bobby Evans, G Jack Snyder, TE Colin Thompson
Placed on NFI: G Chris Reed
Placed on PUP: OLB Andre Carter II
Waived from NFI: WR Malik Knowles

New England Patriots

Signed: LB Diego Fagot, WR Jalen Hurd

New York Giants

Signed: DT Brandin Bryant
Waived: WR Dre Miller, WR Makai Polk

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Waived: LB Jeremy Banks

The Ravens signed Ott after working out a trio of long snappers that also included Ryan Langan and Shane Griffin. The former Pro Bowler for the Seahawks won the tryout and is expected to be the replacement for Baltimore’s usual long snapper Nick Moore, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon during his offseason training, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Also, the breath of relief for Bateman is short-lived as, a day after being activated from the reserve/did not report list, Baltimore has placed the young receiver on the PUP list.

On a more positive note, a day after the Bears placed Claypool on the PUP list, he has been removed from it. He’ll now be eligible to participate in training camp starting this Wednesday. Tomlinson returns to Houston after being released back in May. He’ll get another chance to work in the tight ends room that includes Dalton Schultz, Teagan Quitoriano, and Brevin Jordan.

Vikings Sign 15 UDFAs

April 30th, 2023 at 7:56pm CST by Ely Allen

The Vikings have officially added to their six-man draft class, announcing the signing of 15 undrafted free agents last night. Here is the list of undrafted rookies who will be given an opportunity in Minnesota this summer:

C Alan Ali, TCU
DT Calvin Avery, Illinois
LB Abraham Beauplan, Marshall
OLB Andre Carter II, Army
OL Jacky Chen, Pace
CB C.J. Coldon, Oklahoma
LB Wilson Huber, Cincinnati
WR Cephus Johnson, Southeastern Louisiana
WR Malik Knowles, Kansas State
LB Ivan Pace, Cincinnati
K Jack Podlesny, Georgia
TE Ben Sims, Baylor
WR Thayer Thomas, NC State
CB NaJee Thompson, Georgia Southern
CB Jaylin Williams, Indiana

The team has also invited Ouachita Baptist running back T.J. Cole to rookie minicamp, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. The former-Tiger was also invited to go to Philadelphia for the Eagles’ rookie minicamp, as well.

Minnesota was able to nab the 2022 AAC Defensive Player of the Year and a consensus first-team All-American linebacker in Cincinnati’s Pace. He’ll have the opportunity to continue working alongside his former teammate, Huber, in rookie minicamp.

The Vikings brought in some strong pass catchers in Knowles, Thomas, and Sims. Johnson will look to continue developing as a receiver. He spent time at Southeastern Louisiana as both a backup quarterback and wide receiver, although he only had three catches in college. They also added a few defensive backs with ball skills in Coldon, Thompson, and Williams. Thompson didn’t have the interception totals of Coldon and Williams, but after playing both sides of the ball, he should have the hands to start turning deflections into picks.

Podlesny is an intriguing addition for Minnesota. The Vikings re-signed incumbent kicker Greg Joseph after a season that saw him miss seven field goals attempts, six of which were attempts over 50 yards. Joseph’s new deal is only for one year, though, leaving an opportunity for a potential kicking competition. Podlesny provides Minnesota with a second kicking option, but after not attempting a field goal over 50 yards in all of 2022, it’s to be determined if Podlesny represents a potential improvement.