Noah Togiai

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: 9/19/22

September 19th, 2022 at 6:37pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor moves, including some standard practice squad elevations for the two Monday Night Football games:

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted to 53-man roster: DL Abdullah Anderson

Baltimore Ravens

Placed on IR: LB Josh Ross

Buffalo Bills

Promoted from practice squad: DT C.J. Brewer, DT Brandin Bryant

Green Bay Packers

Waived from IR with injury settlement: WR Osirus Mitchell

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: CB Duke Shelley

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted from practice squad: WR Britain Covey, TE Noah Togiai

Washington Commanders

Claimed off waivers (from Cowboys): DT John Ridgeway
Waived: DT Donovan Jeter

Brewer has completed a pretty unlikely path to an NFL game. Coming out of Coastal Carolina, the defensive lineman had to have surgery following an injury suffered in the Chanticleers’ bowl game. With no college all-star game and no NFL Combine, Brewer had only his Pro Day to show his ability. After going undrafted and unsigned as a college free agent, he earned a rookie mini camp tryout and got to stay for training camp as the lowest player on the depth chart. Brewer played more than any other defensive player in training camp and stayed healthy. He got cut, signed with the practice squad, and is now getting an opportunity to appear in his first NFL game.

The Cowboys had hoped to re-sign Ridgeway after waiving him. It doesn’t appear that Washington was the only team to keep him from returning to Dallas, as multiple teams reportedly submitted claims for the former fifth-round pick.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/10/22

September 10th, 2022 at 7:20pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s minor moves around the league, as teams prepare for the first Sunday slate of regular season games:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to 53-man roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Signed to 53-man roster (from Giants’ practice squad): OL Max Garcia
Promoted from practice squad: LB Devon Kennard, CB Jace Whittaker
Placed on IR: OL Cody Ford
Released: CB Javelin Guidry

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: TE Anthony Firkser
Released: DL Abdullah Anderson

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted from practice squad: OLB Steven Means

Carolina Panthers

Promoted from practice squad: LB Arron Mosby

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: DL Mike Pennel, OL Dieter Eiselen

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: LB Jordan Kunaszyk, DE Isaac Rochell

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: QB Cooper Rush, K Brett Maher

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: RB Justin Jackson, LB Anthony Pittman

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: S Micah Abernathy, WR Juwann Winfree

Houston Texans

Signed to 53-man roster: DL Demone Harris, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis
Promoted from practice squad: WR Chris Conley, QB Jeff Driskel
Placed on IR: DE Mario Addison

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: CB Tony Brown

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: WR Daurice Fountain, LB Elijah Lee

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: S Matthias Farley

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: CB Kemon Hall, TE Richard Rodgers

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: WR River Cracraft, S Verone McKinley III

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: S Myles Dorn

New England Patriots

Promoted from practice squad: WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, LB Harvey Langi

New Orleans Saints

Promoted from practice squad: DT Christian Ringo
Released: C Nick Martin

New York Giants

Promoted from practice squad: S Tony Jefferson, OLB Quincy Roche

New York Jets

Promoted from practice squad: T Grant Hermanns

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted from practice squad: WR Britain Covey, TE Noah Togiai

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted from practice squad: S Tashaun Gipson, WR Malik Turner

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted from practice squad: LB Genard Avery

Tennessee Titans

Promoted from practice squad: LB Joe Jones, RB Trenton Cannon

The Cardinals’ moves come as a reaction to yesterday’s injury news. Baccellia’s roster spot was opened up in the short-term by the injury to Rondale Moore, but he won’t simply be a stop-gap. Arizona signed the 25-year-old to a two-year deal to remain on the main roster, per Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network (Twitter link). A UDFA out of Washington, Baccellia has yet to make a regular season NFL appearance.

Likewise, the fact that Ford will miss at least the first four weeks of the season makes the re-acquisition of Garcia a logical one. The former fourth-rounder has plenty of guard experience, including his three seasons spent in Arizona. It was only in 2021 that he logged any starts, but he could provide veteran depth behind Justin Pugh at least until Ford is able to return.

Addison, 35, was one of several veteran signings the Texans made this offseason to add depth to their front seven. He had a productive season with the Bills last season, notching seven sacks despite not starting any games. In his absence, Harris and Pierre-Louis will provide depth in the edge rush department on Sunday, and likely the short-term future as well.

Quick reminder that standard game day practice squad promotions are a recent development from the new CBA and COVID-19 seasons. Essentially, each team is able to promote two players from the practice squad to the active roster for game days. The players will automatically revert back to the practice squad after the game, not needing to clear waivers before rejoining the developmental roster. A player can only be promoted three times per season. If a team would like to promote a player for a fourth game, they’ll need to go through the normal method of creating space on the 53-man roster to promote them and have them clear waivers before placing them back on the practice squad. That is the difference between “Signed to 53-man roster” from the practice squad and “Promoted from practice squad.”

Eagles Finalize 53-Man Roster

August 30th, 2022 at 10:52pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here is how the Eagles reached the 53-man limit Tuesday:

Released:

The Eagles added two veteran receivers this offseason, with one of them (A.J. Brown) bumping Jalen Reagor down the depth chart. Zach Pascal, who has played for Nick Sirianni previously (in Indianapolis), may also be a factor. But the Eagles, despite their moves at receiver and offseason trade rumors that engulfed Reagor, still have the 2020 first-round pick rostered. The TCU product is also coming off a solid preseason.

Howie Roseman said the Eagles, who have two QBs on their active roster, are planning to add a third — either a practice squad arm or a legit third-stringer — soon, and The Athletic’s Zach Berman and Bo Wulf note running back remains on the radar. The team kept three — Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, Kenneth Gainwell — but Sanders has been dealing with a hamstring injury.

Philadelphia’s receiver setup and a long football layoff did not leave much room for Allen, who has a rather notable career on which to fall back. A two-time U.S. Olympian in the 110-meter hurdles, Allen came to Eagles training camp after a controversial false-start infraction denied the medal favorite the opportunity to vie for gold on his home track at the World Track and Field Championships. The Oregon alum, whose 12.84-second time at a meet this summer is the third-fastest clocking ever in the 110 hurdles, caught a deep touchdown during the preseason but may well move back to his primary sport soon.

Ward became needed during the Eagles’ injury-plagued receiver seasons of 2019 and ’20; he caught 53 passes in the latter campaign. The ex-college QB was not used as much last season, catching seven balls in 17 games. The Eagles kept three rookie UDFAs (cornerback Josh Jobe, safety Reed Blankenship and offensive lineman Josh Sills).

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/18/22

January 18th, 2022 at 7:31pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s reserve/futures deals:

Baltimore Ravens

RB Nate McCrary

Detroit Lions

TE Jordan Thomas

Las Vegas Raiders

S Natrell Jamerson

Los Angeles Chargers

WR Joe Reed

New England Patriots

OL Arlington Hambright

New Orleans Saints

WR Jalen McCleskey

Philadelphia Eagles

G/T Kayode Awosika, WR Deon Cain, LB Christian Elliss, CB Craig James, DE Matt Leo, DE Cameron Malveaux, S Jared Mayden, CB Mac McCain, LB JaCoby Stevens, TE Noah Togiai, DT Marvin Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers

DE Daniel Archibong, WR Rico Bussey, DT Khalil Davis, G Nathan Gilliam, G Malcolm Pridgeon, LB Deiontae Scott, K Sam Sloman, DB Linden Stephens, TE Jace Sternberger, S Donovan Stiner, LS Rex Sunahara, WR Tyler Vaughns

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/8/22

January 8th, 2022 at 4:54pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Saturday’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Promoted: TE David Wells, LB Tahir Whitehead

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted: WR Austin Trammell

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted: S Tony Jefferson, T Jaryd Jones-Smith, Isaiah Mack, Tony Poljan

Carolina Panthers

Promoted: RB Reggie Bonnafon, DT Frank Herron, WR Keith Kirkwood, WR C.J. Saunders, TE Stephen Sullivan, DB Madre Harper

Chicago Bears

Promoted: WR Dazz Newsome

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted: QB Jake Browning, DT Mike Daniels, K Elliott Fry, S Trayvon Henderson, DE Noah Spence, G Keaton Sutherland, WR Trent Taylor, DT Renell Wren

Cleveland Browns

Promoted: CB Brian Allen, S Adrian Colbert, G Hjalte Froholdt, CB Herb Miller, DE Curtis Weaver
Waived: LB Willie Harvey Jr.

Dallas Cowboys

Activated from IR: TE Blake Jarwin (story)
Promoted: S Tyler Coyle, RB JaQuan Hardy, RB Ito Smith

Detroit Lions

Promoted: LB Tavante Beckett, T Dan Skipper

Green Bay Packers

Activated from IR: C Josh Myers (story)
Promoted: DL Abdullah Anderson, LB La’Darius Hamilton

Houston Texans

Promoted: WR Jalen Camp, DL Michael Dwumfour, LB Connor Strachan

Indianapolis Colts

Activated from IR: WR Parris Campbell
Promoted: DB Anthony Chesley, DB Will Redmond, DT Chris Williams

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted: P Joseph Charlton, RB Nathan Cottrell, QB Danny Etling, WR Josh Hammond, OL Badara Traore, OL Tre’Vour Wallace-Simms

Las Vegas Raiders

Activated from IR: TE Derek Carr ier
Promoted: OL Lester Cotton, WR Tyron Johnson, DT Damion Square
Waived: TE Daniel Helm

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated from IR: LB Kyler Fackrell
Waived: CB Essang Bassey

Los Angeles Rams

Promoted: DB Jake Gervase, DB Grant Haley
Waived: S JuJu Hughes

Minnesota Vikings

Activated from IR: TE Ben Ellefson
Promoted: LB Tuf Borland, TE Zach Davidson, S Myles Dorn, DT T.Y. McGill, CB Bryan Mills, CB Parry Nickerson, CB Tye Smith, DE Kenny Willekes

New England Patriots

Promoted: DB Sean Davis, DL Daniel Ekuale, DB D’Angelo Ross

New Orleans Saints

Promoted: C Will Clapp, DL Malcolm Roach, DB KeiVarae Russell

New York Giants

Promoted: WR Alex Bachman, QB Brian Lewerke, WR David Sills

New York Jets

Promoted: WR Tarik Black, DE Ronald Blair
Waived: S Sharrod Neasman, DE Shaq Lawson (story)

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted: T Kayode Awosika, LB Christian Elliss, RB Jason Huntley, DB Jared Mayden, DB Mac McCain, TE Richard Rodgers, TE Noah Togiai, T Casey Tucker, DT Raequan Williams, DT Marvin Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers

Promoted: G Rashaad Coward
Waived: DE Isaiah Buggs

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from IR: CB Emmanuel Moseley
Promoted: LB Mark Nzeocha, LB Curtis Robinson

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted: WR Aaron Fuller, DB Michael Jackson, DB Josh Jones, WR Cody Thompson
Placed on IR: T Brandon Shell

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from IR: G Aaron Stinnie
Promoted: RB Kenjon Barner, TE Darren Fells, WR Cyril Grayson

Tennessee Titans

Promoted: DE Kevin Strong, RB Jordan Wilkins, DE Da’Shawn Hand
Waived: RB Jeremy McNichols

Washington Football Team

Promoted: FB Alex Armah, DE William Bradley -King, TE Temarrick Hemingway, S Jeremy Reaves
Placed on IR: TE Ricky Seals-Jones

NFL COVID-19 List Updates: 1/4/22-1/5/22

January 5th, 2022 at 11:32pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are Tuesday and Wednesday’s activations from and placements on the reserve/COVID-19 lists:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: CB Breon Borders, LB Markus Golden, OL D.J. Humphries, LB Devon Kennard
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: DT Zach Kerr, LB Tanner Vallejo, TE Maxx Williams (from IR)

Atlanta Falcons

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DT Marlon Davidson, S Jaylinn Hawkins, TE Hayden Hurst, WR Tajae Sharpe, LB James Vaughters
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: G Willie Beavers

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: TE Josh Oliver
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: CB Kevin Toliver

Carolina Panthers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Darryl Johnson, LB Haason Reddick, TE Tommy Tremble, QB P.J. Walker
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Yetur Gross-Matos

Chicago Bears

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: TE Jesper Horsted (remains on IR), OLB Charles Snowden

Cincinnati Bengals

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: WR Trenton Irwin, DB Trae Waynes
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: WR Scotty Washington
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: DB Vonn Bell, LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, DE Trey Hendrickson, C Trey Hopkins, G Quinton Spain, DT B.J. Hill, RB Joe Mixon

Cleveland Browns

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Elijah Lee, LB Tony Fields
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: QB Nick Mullens, S Tedric Thompson
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: RB D’Ernest Johnson, RB Dexter Williams
Placed on practice squad/COVID-19 list: S Jovante Moffatt

Dallas Cowboys

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DT Quinton Bohanna, LB Micah Parsons (story), LB Keanu Neal
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: S Tyler Coyle, T Isaac Alarcon, CB Kyron Brown
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: T Josh Ball
Placed on practice squad/COVID-19 list: DT Josiah Bronson

Denver Broncos

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DE McTelvin Agim, LB Baron Browning, DB Bryce Callahan, LB Bradley Chubb, LB Jonathon Cooper, DB Mike Ford, WR Jerry Jeudy, T Bobby Massie, WR Tim Patrick, NT Mike Purcell, DB Caden Sterns, LB Stephen Weatherly
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: WR Tyrie Cleveland

Detroit Lions

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: WR Kalif Raymond
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Joel Heath, TE Hunter Bryant (from NFI)

Green Bay Packers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: G Elgton Jenkins, T Dennis Kelly, S Darnell Savage, WR Amari Rodgers, DE Kingsley Keke
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: K J.J. Molson, LB Ray Wilborn
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: G Billy Turner

Houston Texans

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: WR Danny Amendola, TE Antony Auclair, LB Ron’Dell Carter, T Tytus Howard, RB David Johnson, DB Lonnie Johnson, WR Chris Moore
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: K Dominik Eberle, TE Paul Quessenberry

Indianapolis Colts

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: Luke Rhodes

Jacksonville Jaguars

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: TE Dan Arnold (remains on IR), TE Jacob Hollister, WR Jaydon Mickens, DT Jay Tufele
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: WR Josh Hammond
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: P J.K. Scott

Kansas City Chiefs

Placed on practice squad/COVID-19 list: DB Josh Jackson

Las Vegas Raiders

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DE Carl Nassib, G Jordan Simmons, TE Darren Waller
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: T Kamaal Seymour (from NFI)

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: TE Jared Cook, LB Damon Lloyd (remains on IR)

Minnesota Vikings

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Nick Vigil, QB Kirk Cousins, T Brian O’Neill
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: TE Chris Herndon, DE Tashawn Bower
Placed on practice squad/COVID-19 list: CB Parry Nickerson

New Orleans Saints

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: T Ryan Ramczyk, DB Dylan Mabin
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: WR Kevin White, TE Ethan Wolf
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: DT Albert Huggins
Placed on practice squad/COVID-19 list: CB Jordan Miller

New York Giants

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: T Korey Cunningham, DE Dexter Lawrence, T Matt Peart (remains on IR), NT Danny Shelton, WR Darius Slayton
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: LB Omari Cobb, CB Ka’dar Hollman
Placed on practice squad/COVID-19 list: NT Woodrow Hamilton

New York Jets

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: RB Tevin Coleman, TE Tyler Kroft, DE Quinnen Williams
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: G Isaiah Williams

Philadelphia Eagles

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: WR KeeSean Johnson
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: WR John Hightower, RB Craig James, TE Noah Togiai
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: TE Dallas Goedert

Pittsburgh Steelers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: T Zach Banner, LB Devin Bush, DB Arthur Maulet, RB Anthony McFarland, LB Joe Schobert, DE Chris Wormley
Restored from practice squad/COVID-19 list: WR Anthony Miller, WR Steven Sims, WR Tyler Vaughns
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: DB Joe Haden

San Francisco 49ers

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: CB Dontae Johnson, DB Jimmie Ward, DB Ambry Thomas, CB Deommodore Lenoir

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: DB Blessuan Austin
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: CB Gavin Heslop, DE Alton Robinson, DT Myles Adams, DT Al Woods

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: WR Jaelon Darden, P Bradley Pinion

Tennessee Titans

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Monty Rice

Washington Football Team

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: P Tress Way, G Ereck Flowers, RB Antonio Gibson
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: S Deshazor Everett, DB William Jackson

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/14/21

October 14th, 2021 at 3:55pm CST by Zachary Links

Today’s minor moves:

Carolina Panthers

Promoted: S Kenny Robinson
Placed on IR: Joseph Charlton

New England Patriots

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: G Michael Onwenu

New York Giants

Placed on IR: CB Rodarius Williams

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted: T Le’Raven Clark, TE Noah Togiai

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted: TE Deon Yelder

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/11/21

October 11th, 2021 at 10:09am CST by Zachary Links

We’ll keep track of today’s taxi squad moves here:

Houston Texans

Signed: G Cole Toner

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: LB Christian Elliss, TE Noah Togiai
Released: TE Nick Eubanks, WR Travis Fulgham

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/2/21

September 2nd, 2021 at 7:00pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Thursday’s minor moves, with the list being updated throughout the day:

Arizona Cardinals

Released from IR with injury settlement: DL Jamell Garcia-Williams

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LS Josh Harris
Claimed (from Browns): OL Colby Gossett

Carolina Panthers

Placed on IR: WR Aaron Parker

Cincinnati Bengals

Re-signed: WR Mike Thomas
Placed on IR: DE Khalid Kareem

Houston Texans

Placed on IR: S A.J. Moore

Indianapolis Colts

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: C Ryan Kelly, WR Zach Pascal, QB Carson Wentz
Placed on IR: QB Sam Ehlinger (story), WR Dezmon Patmon
Released from IR with injury settlement: TE Noah Togiai

Las Vegas Raiders

Released from IR with injury settlement: LB Asmar Bial

Los Angeles Chargers

Released from IR with injury settlement: DT Chris Okoye, OL Tyree St. Louis

Los Angeles Rams

Placed on IR: OL Tremayne Anchrum, LB Obo Okoronkwo
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Chris Garrett
Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: P Johnny Hekker

New England Patriots

Released from IR with injury settlement: OL Marcus Martin

New York Giants

Released from IR with injury settlement: WR Alex Bachman, DB Montre Hartage, TE Cole Hikutini

Philadelphia Eagles

Claimed: CB Andre Chachere (from Chargers)
Signed: DT Hassan Ridgeway
Placed on IR: OL Jack Driscoll, TE Tyree Jackson, CB Josiah Scott

San Francisco 49ers

Released from IR with injury settlement: LB Mychal Kendricks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: K Ryan Succop
Placed on IR: G John Molchon
Released from IR with injury settlement: RB Troymaine Pope

Tennessee Titans

Released from IR with injury settlement: RB Brian Hill

Washington Football Team

Released from IR with injury settlement: OT Rick Leonard

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