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NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/8/24

January 8th, 2024 at 9:24pm CST by Ben Levine

Many teams have started signing players to reserve/futures contracts, allowing organization to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts:

Arizona Cardinals

WR Andre Baccellia, OL Jackson Barton, WR Kaden Davis, OL Marquis Hayes, RB Tony Jones, TE Bernhard Seikovits, WR Jeff Smith, CB Quavian White

Atlanta Falcons

OL Barry Wesley

Carolina Panthers

RB Mike Boone, RB Spencer Brown, WR Jalen Camp, RB Tarik Cohen, CB Lamar Jackson, TE Jordan Matthews, CB AJ Parker, TE Chris Pierce, WR Cam Sims, OT Badara Traore, DE Raequan Williams

Chicago Bears

LB Micah Baskerville, TE Stephen Carlson, OL Jerome Carvin, DB Adrian Colbert, OL Aviante Collins, DL Michael Dwumfour, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Roy Mbaeteka, OL Bill Murray, WR Nsimba Webster

Cincinnati Bengals

DT Domenique Davis, CB Allan George, C Nate Gilliam, DE Jeff Gunter, LB Shaka Heyward, WR Shedrick Jackson, G Jaxson Kirkland, WR Kwamie Lassiter II, WR Kendric Pryor

Denver Broncos

RB Tyler Badie, QB Ben DiNucci, OT Demontrey Jacobs, S Devon Key, CB Reese Taylor

Indianapolis Colts

LB Austin Ajiake, LB Liam Anderson, WR Tyrie Cleveland, S Marcel Dabo, WR Ethan Fernea, G Arlington Hambright, TE Jordan Murray, RB Zavier Scott, TE Eric Tomlinson

Las Vegas Raiders

DE David Agoha, CB Cornell Armstrong, QB Anthony Brown, OT D.J. Fluker, TE Cole Fotheringham, S Jaydon Grant, DT Marquan McCall, RB Sincere McCormick, OT Jalen McKenzie, TE John Samuel Shenker, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, DE Elerson Smith, DE Charles Snowden, CB Sam Webb, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Minnesota Vikings

LB Abraham Beauplan, G Henry Byrd, OT Coy Cronk, WR N’Keal Harry, WR Trishton Jackson, RB DeWayne McBride, G Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas, CB Jaylin Williams, CB Joejuan Williams, G Tyrese Robinson, WR Thayer Thomas

New England Patriots

DE William Bradley-King, LB Joe Giles-Harris, DB Azizi Hearn, DT Trysten Hill, WR T.J. Luther, OT Andrew Stueber, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

New Orleans Saints

RB James Robinson

New York Giants

DT Ryder Anderson, OT Yodny Cajuste, DB Kaleb Hayes, WR Dennis Houston, RB Deon Jackson, LB Dyontae Johnson, LB Jeremiah Martin, G Jalen Mayfield, OL Joshua Miles, DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver

New York Jets

OL Obinna Eze, OL Vitaliy Gurman, CB Tae Hayes, DL Manny Jones, RB Jacques Patrick, K Austin Seibert, DL Marquiss Spencer, WR Malik Taylor

Seattle Seahawks

LB Levi Bell, NT Matthew Gotel, RB Bryant Koback, TE Tyler Mabry, S Jonathan Sutherland, WR Cody White, WR Easop Winston Jr.

Tennessee Titans

CB Shyheim Carter, DB Tay Gowan, WR Tre’Shaun Harrison, TE Thomas Odukoya, LB Thomas Rush, G Lachavious Simmons

Washington Commanders

LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, WR Davion Davis, CB D’Angelo Mandell

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/11/23

November 11th, 2023 at 9:06pm CST by Ely Allen

The NFL’s minor moves, including gameday callups for Sunday of Week 10:

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: WR Frank Darby, DT Timmy Horne

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: CB A.J. Green, WR Austin Watkins

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: LB Rashaan Evans

Detroit Lions

Elevated: LS Jake McQuaide

Green Bay Packers

Signed to active roster: S Innis Gaines

Las Vegas Raiders

Elevated: T Brandon Parker, WR D.J. Turner

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: LB Nick Vigil
Elevated: QB Sean Mannion, DL T.J. Smith

New England Patriots

Elevated: T Conor McDermott, LB Calvin Munson

New Orleans Saints

Activated from IR: FB Adam Prentice
Waived: WR Keith Kirkwood

New York Jets

Elevated: OL Xavier Newman, WR Malik Taylor

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elevated: LB Tariq Carpenter, S Trenton Thompson

San Francisco 49ers

Signed to active roster: CB Shemar Jean-Charles
Elevated: LB Curtis Robinson, WR Willie Snead
Placed on IR: DE Drake Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from IR: RB Kenny McIntosh, WR Dareke Young
Elevated: T Jason Peters
Waived: CB Kyu Blu Kelly

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: CB Keenan Isaac

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: LB Chance Campbell, RB Jonathan Ward
Elevated: DE TK McLendon, OL Andrew Rupcich
Placed on IR: T Nicholas Petit-Frere (story)

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/6/23

November 6th, 2023 at 7:36pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Claimed off waivers (from Bears): OL Doug Kramer
Waived: WR Andre Baccellia

New York Jets

Promoted: OL Xavier Newman-Johnson, WR Malik Taylor

Pittsburgh Steelers

Activated off IR: RB Anthony McFarland
Placed on IR: LB Cole Holcomb (story)

San Francisco 49ers

Designated to return from IR: DL Robert Beal Jr., CB Samuel Womack
Designated to return from PUP: CB Darrell Luter

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from PUP: DT Austin Faoliu
Placed on IR: LB Drake Thomas

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/28/23

October 28th, 2023 at 7:57pm CST by Adam La Rose

Here are the gameday elevations and other minor moves made around the league in advance of Week 8:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Placed on IR: G Elijah Wilkinson
Elevated: DL Ben Stille, RB Damien Williams,

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: LB Andre Smith

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from IR: WR Tylan Wallace
Elevated: S DeAndre Houston-Carson, RB Owen Wright

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: S Matthias Farley, OLB Eku Leota

Chicago Bears

Activated from IR: DE Khalid Kareem
Released: T Aviante Collins

Cleveland Browns

Elevated: OT Ty Nsekhe, RB Jordan Wilkins

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: LB Rashaan Evans, TE Eric Saubert

Denver Broncos

Elevated: WR Tre’Quan Smith
Placed on IR: WR Brandon Johnson

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: DT Hassan Ridgeway
Released: LB Cory Littleton
Elevated: CB D’Angelo Ross

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: DT McTelvin Agim, CB Chris Lammons

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: CB Tevaughn Campbell

Kansas City Chiefs

Elevated: S Deon Bush
Placed on IR: LB Nick Bolton (story)

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: WR Alex Erickson

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: RB Darrell Henderson

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: WR Trishton Jackson
Elevated: LB Nick Vigil

New England Patriots

Elevated: OL Conor McDermott

New York Giants

Signed to active roster: WR Gunner Olszewski (story)
Elevated: QB Tommy DeVito, OLB Oshane Ximines

New York Jets

Elevated: WR Malik Taylor, OL Xavier Newman

Philadelphia Eagles

Elevated: WR Julio Jones

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: CB Kendall Sheffield, WR Willie Snead

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from suspension: WR Dee Eskridge
Released: C Joey Hunt
Elevated: OL Jason Peters

Tennessee Titans

Signed to active roster: CB Eric Garror, DL Jaleel Johnson
Waived: LB Chance Campbell, CB Shyheim Carter
Elevated: LB Joe Jones, RB Jonathan Ward

Washington Commanders

Signed to active roster: FB Alex Armah
Elevated: CB Tariq Castro-Fields, LB Jabril Cox

Wilkinson’s loss will be notable for the Cardinals, given his status as an entrenched starter at the left guard spot. The 28-year-old joined Arizona on a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum in free agency after stints in Denver, Chicago and Atlanta. Trystan Colon replaced him in the starting lineup in Week 7, and that will likely continue for the time being. Wilkinson will be out for at least four weeks as a result of the IR move.

Ridgeway has been out since Week 1, his Texans debut. The former 49er joined the Texans in a move which allowed him to continue working under head coach DeMeco Ryans. Ridgeway ended last season on IR, so he will be looking for an extended run of availability in his new home. A veteran of 78 games (and 19 starts), he will aim to carve out a rotational role up front.

Peters was brought in by the Seahawks while they were dealing with injury problems at both tackle spots. Blindside blocker Charles Cross has since returned, so Peters’ most familiar spot will not be available if he is to make his Seattle debut on Sunday. The fact the latter is healthy and in game shape does mean, however, that he will be eligible to play in a 19th NFL season.

Jets Set 53-Man Roster

August 29th, 2023 at 6:05pm CST by Ben Levine

The Jets have been in the limelight all offseason, and some of their lesser-known players have earned attention following the team’s participation in HBO’s Hard Knocks. The team had to move on from many of those unheralded players today, as the organization reduced their roster to 53 players:

Released:

FB Nick Bawden
QB Tim Boyle
LB Samuel Eguavoen
WR Alex Erickson
DL Bruce Hector
DL Jalyn Holmes
S Craig James
P Thomas Morstead
OL Adam Pankey
OL Greg Senat
DL Tanzel Smart
DL Pita Taumeopenu
WR Malik Taylor
LB Nick Vigil

Waived:

DL Deslin Alexandre
LB Claudin Cherelus
C Trystan Colon
S Trey Dean
RB Travis Dye
OL Chris Glaser
OL Grant Hermanns
TE E.J. Jenkins
LB Caleb Johnson
WR Jerome Kapp
RB Zonovan Knight
TE Zack Kuntz
OL Brent Laing
CB Derrick Langford
WR TJ Luther
CB Nehemiah Shelton
DL Marquiss Spencer
S Marquis Waters

Zonovan Knight made a name for himself as an UDFA in 2022. The running back was thrust into the Jets starting lineup, and he ultimately started four of his seven appearances. The RB finished the season with 400 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown on 98 touches. With Dalvin Cook added to a deep RBs depth chart, Knight seemed like a long shot to make the final roster.

Tim Boyle has bounced around the NFL a bit, but his only starting experience came with the Lions in 2021. The quarterback spent the 2022 campaign in Chicago, completing two of his eight pass attempts. It was uncertain if the Jets would keep three QBs on the roster, but the team appears content with just Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson at the position.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/9/23

January 9th, 2023 at 6:45pm CST by Ely Allen

18 teams had their seasons come to an end yesterday, and their front offices have already turned the page to the 2023 NFL seaon. This started today, as a number of players were signed to reserve/futures contracts, which allows organizations to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players throughout the offseason. Here are today’s reserve/futures contracts:

Arizona Cardinals

T Julien Davenport, S Juju Hughes, LB Blake Lynch, TE Chris Pierce, TE Bernhard Seikovits, G Lachavious Simmons, WR Auden Tate, S Josh Thomas, T Badara Traore, WR Javon Wims

Atlanta Falcons

WR Josh Ali, RB BJ Baylor, OLB Quinton Bell, DL Amani Bledsoe, LB Dorian Etheridge, TE Tucker Fisk, CB Javelin Guidry, CB Matt Hankins, OL Jonotthan Harrison, WR Ra’Shaun Henry, LB Nathan Landman, DB Dylan Mabin, CB Jamal Peters, TE John Raine, FB Clint Ratkovich, CB John Reid, OL Justin Shaffer, OL Tyler Vrabel

Buffalo Bills

WR Isaiah Coulter, DE Kendal Vickers

Carolina Panthers

G Deonte Brown, RB Spencer Brown, DE Kobe Jones, LB Arron Mosby, TE Giovanni Ricci, WR C.J. Saunders, TE Stephen Sullivan, DT Raequan Williams, WR Derek Wright

Chicago Bears

TE Chase Allen, S Adrian Colbert, LB Kuony Deng, T Kellen Diesch, DE Gerri Green, TE Jake Tonges, WR Nsimba Webster

Cleveland Browns

WR Daylen Baldwin, S Bubba Bolden, WR Mike Harley, LB Storey Jackson, DE Sam Kamara, RB John Kelly, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, DT Roderick Perry, WR Marquez Stevenson, T Tyrone Wheatley

Denver Broncos

WR Victor Bolden, G Parker Ferguson, CB Faion Hicks, CB Delonte Hood, S Devon Key, RB Tyreik McAllister, OLB Wyatt Ray, OL Hunter Thedford, LB Ray Wilborn

Detroit Lions

WR Maurice Alexander, WR Stanley Berryhill, T Obinna Eze, S Brady Breeze, CB Khalil Dorsey, RB Jermar Jefferson, WR Tom Kennedy, T Darrin Paulo, DT Demetrius Taylor, CB Jarren Williams

Indianapolis Colts

DT McTelvin Agim, S Henry Black, S Marcel Dabo, S Trevor Denbow, G Arlington Hambright, T Jordan Murray, LB Segun Olubi, LB Forrest Rhyne, RB Aaron Shampklin, WR Vyncint Smith, CB David Vereen, TE Jalen Wydermyer

Kansas City Chiefs

WR Ty Fryfogle

Las Vegas Raiders

CB Isiah Brown, CB Bryce Cosby, P Julian Diaz, S Jalen Elliott, TE Cole Fotheringham, G Vitaliy Gurman, T Sebastian Gutierrez, WR Chris Lacy, LB Kana’i Mauga, G Jordan Meredith, WR DJ Turner, RB Austin Walter, WR Isaiah Zuber

Los Angeles Rams

TE Roger Carter, DL T.J. Carter, CB T.J. Carter, S Richard LeCounte, T Max Pircher, WR Jaquarii Roberson, WR Jerreth Sterns, DE Brayden Thomas, DE Zach VanValkenburg

New Orleans Saints

G Yasir Durant, DT Prince Emili, RB Derrick Gore, CB Vincent Gray, TE Lucas Krull, QB Jake Luton, LB Nephi Sewell, DE Jabari Zuniga

New York Jets

OL Chris Glaser, CB Craig James, CB Jimmy Moreland, DL Marquiss Spencer, QB Chris Streveler, LB Chazz Surratt, WR Malik Taylor

Washington Commanders

CB Troy Apke, DE William Bradley-King, WR Alex Erickson, CB DaMarcus Fields, QB Jake Fromm, G Nolan Laufenberg, WR Kyric McGowan, T Aaron Monteiro, G Keaton Sutherland

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/29/22

December 29th, 2022 at 5:43pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s taxi squad moves from around the NFL:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: WR Ra’Shaun Henry
Placed on practice squad IR: WR Emeka Emezie

Detroit Lions

Signed: T Jarrid Williams

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: WR Keke Coutee
Released: TE Dominique Dafney

New York Jets

Signed: WR Malik Taylor
Released: S Kai Nacua

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/15/22

September 15th, 2022 at 6:19pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor NFL transactions:

Detroit Lions

Placed on IR: G Tommy Kraemer

Green Bay Packers

Released from IR: WR Malik Taylor

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted: K Matt Ammendola, CB Dicaprio Bootle

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted: R Jason Moore, TE Richard Rodgers

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/17/22

August 17th, 2022 at 6:13pm CST by Ely Allen

After yesterday’s deadline dump, there are plenty of new names available to be plucked out of free agency. Here’s today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Waived: LB Jesse Lemonier

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: WR KeeSean Johnson
Waived: WR Tyshaun James
Waived (injury settlement): DL Bryce Rodgers

Carolina Panthers

Signed: LB Josh Watson
Waived: TE Ryan Izzo

Chicago Bears

Placed on IR: CB Michael Joseph, CB Jayson Stanley, DB Javin White

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: CB Javaris Davis
Waived: CB Bookie Radley-Hiles

Cleveland Browns

Signed: OT Wyatt Miller
Placed on IR: OT Elijah Nkansah
Waived: WR Travell Harris

Dallas Cowboys

Placed on IR: DB Kyron Brown, TE Ian Bunting, WR Ty Fryfogle

Detroit Lions

Placed on IR: S Brady Breeze

Green Bay Packers

Signed: S DeVante Cross
Placed on IR: TE Dominique Dafney
Waived (injury designation): WR Malik Taylor

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: DE Wyatt Ray
Released: DT Malcom Brown

Las Vegas Raiders

Activated from active/PUP list: DT Johnathan Hankins, DT Bilal Nichols, CB Trayvon Mullen, WR Dillon Stoner

Los Angeles Rams

Placed on IR: WR Warren Jackson

Miami Dolphins

Placed on IR: DB Tino Ellis

Minnesota Vikings

Placed on IR: WR Thomas Hennigan, DT Tyarise Stevenson

New Orleans Saints

Claimed off waivers (Jets): OL Derrick Kelly
Placed on IR: DT Jaleel Johnson

New York Giants

Placed on IR: WR Austin Proehl

Philadelphia Eagles

Placed on IR: WR Lance Lenoir

Pittsburgh Steelers

Waived (injury settlement): DE T.D. Moultry, DB Jared Mayden, CB Jimmy Moreland

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Placed on IR: OT Jonathan Hubbard

Tennessee Titans

Waived: TE Briley Moore

RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 4/18/22

April 18th, 2022 at 7:24pm CST by Ben Levine

Here’s a look at the latest tender decisions from around the NFL:

RFAs

Signed:

Rams: LB Travin Howard

ERFAs

Signed:

Browns: WR Ja’Marcus Bradley, G Michael Dunn
Chargers: T Storm Norton
Jets: CB Javelin Guidry, S Elijah Riley, WR Jeff Smith, DE Tim Ward
Lions: WR Tom Kennedy, TE Brock Wright
Packers: LB Krys Barnes, TE Dominique Dafney, C Jake Hanson, T Yosh Nijman, LB Randy Ramsey; WR Malik Taylor
Ravens: C Trystan Colon, QB Tyler Huntley, LS Nick Moore, LB Kristian Welch

Released:

Waived:

Placed on reserve/PUP:

Placed on IR:

Placed on reserve/suspended:

RFAs

ERFAs