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Minor NFL Transactions: 11/18/23

November 18th, 2023 at 8:55pm CST by Ely Allen

This week’s callups and minor moves heading into Sunday:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Elevated: DT Phil Hoskins, RB Tony Jones
Waived: S Qwuantrezz Knight

Carolina Panthers:

Elevated: WR Mike Strachan

Cleveland Browns

Activated from IR: G Michael Dunn

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: LB Rashaan Evans
Placed on IR: DL Viliami Fehoko

Denver Broncos

Elevated: WR David Sills

Detroit Lions

Elevated: DT Quinton Bohanna, T Connor Galvin

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: S Benny Sapp III

Houston Texans

Signed to active roster: K Matt Ammendola, LB Garret Wallow
Elevated: S Brandon Hill, WR Steven Sims
Placed on IR: CB Grayland Arnold

Kansas City Chiefs

Activated from IR: WR Richie James

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed to active roster: WR DJ Turner
Elevated: C Hroniss Grasu, T Brandon Parker

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: WR Terrell Bynum, WR Alex Erickson

Los Angeles Rams

Activated from IR: DT Bobby Brown (story)

New York Giants

Elevated: K Randy Bullock, TE Tyree Jackson

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: DT Tanzel Smart
Elevated: OL Jake Hanson, LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from PUP: CB Darrell Luter Jr.
Elevated: OL Corey Luciano

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: S Ty Okada
Waived: T Jake Curhan

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: S Richard LeCounte

Tennessee Titans

Activated from IR: S Mike Brown
Signed to active roster: DE TK McLendon
Elevated: LB Joe Jones, OL Andrew Rupcich
Waived: S Matt Jackson, RB Jonathan Ward

Washington Commanders

Elevated: RB Derrick Gore, DE Joshua Pryor

Evans had been called up from the practice squad three times by the Cowboys, meaning he needed to be added to the 53-man roster this week to continue suiting up. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports “several teams” attempted to poach the veteran off the taxi squad, but his decision to remain with Dallas has culminated in today’s move. Evans has logged 74 combined defensive and special teams snaps with the Cowboys so far, recording three tackles.

James was out of the lineup for one game after being designated for return, but he will be eligible to suit up for the upcoming Super Bowl rematch against the Eagles. Mentioned as a trade candidate earlier this year, he will be able to add depth to a WR corps which has underperformed to date, and add to his single catch recorded in his two Kansas City games at the start of the campaign.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/30/23

October 30th, 2023 at 5:42pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Waived: WR Andre Baccellia

Denver Broncos

Promoted: LB Ben Niemann

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: RB Devine Ozigbo
Promoted: OL Michael Niese

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted: K James McCourt, WR DJ Turner
Activated from IR: LB Curtis Bolton
Placed on IR: LB Kana’i Mauga

New York Giants

Released: WR Gunner Olszewski

Tennessee Titans

Designated to return: S Mike Brown

After getting cut by the Steelers earlier this month, Gunner Olszewski quickly caught on with New York’s practice squad. They Giants signed the receiver/returner to the active roster ahead of yesterday’s game against the Jets, and their decision to release him today was merely procedural. As NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero points out, all vested vets who are released following tomorrow’s trade deadline are subject to waivers. The Giants are apparently getting ahead of that deadline with this roster machination. Per Pelissero, Olszewski is expected to re-sign with the Giants and will play in Week 9.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/26/23

September 26th, 2023 at 8:12pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Promoted: DT Roy Lopez

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed off Steelers practice squad: WR Simi Fehoko
Placed on IR: WR Mike Williams (story)

Minnesota Vikings

Released: RB Myles Gaskin

Seattle Seahawks

Waived from IR: WR Ra’Shaun Henry

Tennessee Titans

Promoted: OL Justin Murray
Placed on IR: S Mike Brown, RB Julius Chestnut

The Chargers officially placed Mike Williams on injured reserve today, opening a roster spot. The front office didn’t take long filling his spot on the depth chart, snagging receiver Simi Fehoko from Pittsburgh’s practice squad. The former fifth-round pick spent the first two seasons of his career with the Cowboys, where he hauled in three catches in 10 games. The Stanford product also had a significant role on special teams during his time in Dallas.

Roy Lopez looked to be entrenched in Houston’s defense for the foreseeable future, with the former sixth-round pick starting 29 of his 33 appearances between 2021 and 2022. However, after collecting only 67 tackles and two sacks across those two seasons, he was waived/injured by the Texans at the end of the preseason. The defensive lineman caught on with Arizona’s practice squad late last week.

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/2/23

January 2nd, 2023 at 6:36pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

Buffalo Bills

Promoted: OL Alec Anderson, WR Cole Beasley

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed from practice squad: CB Allan George
Promoted: QB Jake Browning

Tennessee Titans

Signed off Browns’ practice squad: S Mike Brown
Placed on IR: S Andrew Adams

Browns Activate DE Chase Winovich

November 19th, 2022 at 12:07pm CST by Ben Levine

The Browns made a handful of roster moves this morning. The team announced that they’ve activated defensive end Chase Winovich from injured reserve and placed guard Michael Dunn on IR. The team also promoted linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. and safety Mike Brown from the practice squad.

Winovich had 11 sacks through his first two seasons in the NFL but was in New England’s dog house in 2021, leading to an offseason trade to Cleveland. The defensive lineman got into two games this season with the Browns before suffering a hamstring injury in September. The injury ultimately landed Winovich on injured reserve for a few months, with the defensive end returning to practice earlier this month.

Dunn has appeared in eight games (two starts) for Cleveland this year. A back issue forced the offensive lineman to miss Week 10, and the injury will now require him to miss at least four more games. Drew Forbes and Hjalte Froholdt can help soak up some of the snaps at offensive guard.

Defensive backs D’Anthony Bell and Greg Newsome are recovering from concussions, so Brown will provide some extra depth in the secondary. The former Miami (Ohio) product joined the Browns practice squad back in October. Carter had 88 tackles in 17 starts for the Panthers last season. The linebacker was promoted for Cleveland’s Week 10 loss to the Dolphins and finished with a pair of special teams tackles.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/25/22

October 25th, 2022 at 8:12pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: OL Sage Doxtater

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: CB Thakarius Keyes
Released: LB Jordan Brailford

Cleveland Browns

Signed: S Mike Brown

Detroit Lions

Signed: S J.R. Reed
Released: DL Bruce Hector

Green Bay Packers

Signed: TE Josh Babicz
Released: TE Shaun Beyer

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: P Nolan Cooney, LB Forrest Rhyne
Released: WR DeMichael Harris, CB Ryan Smith

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: OT Sebastian Gutierrez
Released: CB Javelin Guidry

Miami Dolphins

Signed: WR Calvin Jackson, DB Jamal Perry
Placed on IR: WR Freddie Swain

New York Giants

Signed: TE Andre Miller

New York Jets

Signed: G Myron Cunningham

Seattle Seahawks

Released: RB Godwin Igwebuike, LB Christian Jones

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/5/22

October 5th, 2022 at 6:40pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: G Koda Martin
Placed on IR: OL Lachavious Simmons

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: DT Jaleel Johnson

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: WR Bailey Gaither

Cleveland Browns

Signed: S Richard LeCounte III

Detroit Lions

Signed: K Michael Badgley

Houston Texans

Signed: WR Davion Davis, TE Nick Eubanks

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: WR Dezmon Patmon

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: WR Keelan Doss

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: S Mike Brown

New England Patriots

Signed: OT Sebastian Gutierrez

New Orleans Saints

Signed: DB Bryce Thompson, WR Kevin White

New York Giants

Signed: OL Solomon Kindley
Released: RB Antonio Williams

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: WR Willie Snead

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: C Joey Hunt
Released: CB Quandre Mosely

Washington Commanders

Signed: T Christian DiLauro
Released: CB Troy Apke

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/22/22

September 22nd, 2022 at 7:34pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: WR Dennis Houston, DE Mika Tafua

Green Bay Packers

Signed: WR Travis Fulgham
Released: S Mike Brown

Tennessee Titans

Signed: LB Wyatt Ray

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/14/22

September 14th, 2022 at 6:17pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Jeff Cotton Jr., OL Koda Martin, WR JaVonta Payton
Placed on IR: WR Victor Bolden Jr., OL Rashaad Coward

Buffalo Bills

Signed: DL Prince Emili
Released: WR Tanner Gentry

Detroit Lions

Signed: OT Darrin Paulo

Green Bay Packers

Signed: S Mike Brown

Indianapolis Colts

Released (non-football illness): G Arlington Hambright

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: LB Chris Garrett

New York Jets

Signed: P Ty Long, CB Jimmy Moreland
Released: WR Diontae Spencer

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: WR Willie Snead, CB Kary Vincent Jr.

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: LB Christian Jones, S Scott Nelson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: TE David Wells
Released: TE JJ Howland

Vikings Add Nine UDFAs

May 16th, 2022 at 8:04pm CST by Ben Levine

After adding 10 rookies via the draft, the Vikings have added nine more through free agency. The organization announced the signing of nine undrafted free agents:

S Mike Brown, Miami (OH)
WR Thomas Hennigan, Appalachian State
RB Bryant Koback, Toledo
LB Zach McCloud, Miami
C Josh Sokol, Sacred Heart
DT Tyarise Stevenson, Tulsa
WR Tré Turner, VT
LB Luiji Vilain, Wake Forest
P Ryan Wright, Tulane

The Vikings were apparently eager to add a pair of defenders. According to Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com (on Twitter), McCloud will earn $250K in guaranteed money, including a $225K base salary. The Miami Hurricanes standout finished his collegiate career with 7.5 tackles for loss and five sacks, increasing his career numbers to 22.5 TFLs and 10 sacks.

Per PFF’s Doug Kyed on Twitter, the Vikings also gave Vilain $227K in guaranteed money. The linebacker had a breakout campaign after transferring from Michigan to Wake Forest, finishing the 2021 season with eight sacks and nine tackles for loss.