Scott Nelson

The losses of Hart and Ifedi seem like fairly large blows to the offensive line, but the Lions are set to return four of last year’s five starting offensive linemen in Penei Sewell, Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow, and Jonah Jackson. The fifth spot will be re-filled by Halapoulivaati Vaitai, who missed last season due to injury but started at right guard the previous two years. Detroit is absolutely set on their starting five offensive linemen. Hart and Ifedi could’ve likely provided strong depth, but with both at 29 years old, they should land on their feet and perhaps find starting opportunities like they’ve had in the past.

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Minor NFL Transactions: 8/20/23

By Rory Parks | at August 20, 2023 8:03 pm

Here are today’s minor moves:

Baltimore Ravens

Waived from IR with injury settlement: CB Jordan Swann

Detroit Lions

Signed: S Scott Nelson
Waived/injured: RB Mohamed Ibrahim

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: LS Tucker Addington
Released: LS Carson Tinker

Philadelphia Eagles

Reverted to IR: WR Tyrie Cleveland, DT Noah Elliss, CB Zech McPhearson
Placed on reserve/retired list: LB Myles Jack (story)

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DE DaMarcus Mitchell
Waived: DE Jordan Ferguson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Claimed off waivers (from Giants): CB Rodarius Williams
Placed on IR: WR Russell Gage (story)

Tennessee Titans

Waived: S A.J. Moore

Washington Commanders

Signed: DT Isaiah Mack, P Michael Palardy
Released: K Michael Badgley (story)
Waived: WR Jalen Sample

It appears that, like Colby Wadman before him, Palardy is just a camp body. Incumbent punter Tress Way is dealing with a back ailment, and he will only work as the holder in the Commanders’ preseason contest against the Ravens tomorrow night (Twitter link via Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post). So Palardy, who has appeared in 80 games in his career (including eight with the Patriots in 2022), will have a chance to audition for other clubs that may be on the lookout for a punter at some point.

Washington is also in need of another player to rotate in on the defensive line, as Jonathan Allen (plantar fasciitis) and Phidarian Mathis are both banged up (Twitter link via ESPN’s John Keim). Mack, who has 25 appearances in his pro career, will at least help the team get through camp and the rest of the preseason slate.

0 comments Baltimore Ravens Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Transactions Washington Commanders A.J. Moore Carson Tinker DaMarcus Mitchell Isaiah Mack Jalen Sample Jordan Ferguson Jordan Swann Michael Badgley Michael Palardy Mohamed Ibrahim Myles Jack Noah Elliss Rodarius Williams Russell Gage Scott Nelson Tucker Addington Tyrie Cleveland Zech McPhearson

Minor NFL Transactions: 6/20/23

By Ben Levine | at June 20, 2023 5:39 pm

Today’s minor transactions:

Pittsburgh Steelers

Waived: DB Scott Nelson

San Francisco 49ers

Waived/injured: LB Mariano Sori-Marin

Nelson had a pair of stints on Pittsburgh’s practice squad last season, and he was retained via a futures contract after the season. The former UDFA had a productive career at Wisconsin, compiling 125 tackles and four interceptions.

Sori-Marin has been released with an injury designation, but it’s uncertain what injury the linebacker suffered. The undrafted rookie joined the 49ers back in May following a five-year stint at Minnesota. During his time with the Golden Gophers, Sori-Marin collected 274 tackles, 14.5 tackles for a loss, and 1.5 sacks.

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Minor NFL Transactions: 6/16/23

By Adam La Rose | at June 16, 2023 9:43 pm

Friday’s minor moves:

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: WR Chris Blair, DL Albert Huggins, K Matthew Trickett
Placed on IR: RB Avery Williams (story)
Released: QB Austin Aune, WR Justin Marshall

New York Giants

Waived (injury designation): TE Andre Miller

Pittsburgh Steelers

Released: S Scott Nelson

Trickett’s deal is three years in length, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (Twitter link). That represents a sizeable commitment considering the Falcons are already set at the kicker position with Younghoe Koo. Trickett will have training camp and the offseason to earn himself an extended look on Atlanta’s practice squad during training camp and the preseason following his five-year college career. He spent time at Kent State and Minnesota, converting 79 of 100 field goal attempts and all but three of his 179 extra point kicks.

0 comments Atlanta Falcons New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers Transactions Albert Huggins Andre Miller Austin Aune Avery Williams Chris Blair Justin Marshall Matthew Trickett Scott Nelson

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/10/23

By Ben Levine | at January 10, 2023 6:11 pm

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

Arizona Cardinals

CB Nate Hairston

Carolina Panthers

CB Herb Miller

Chicago Bears

WR Daurice Fountain, DT Donovan Jeter

Denver Broncos

DT Jordan Jackson

Green Bay Packers

TE Austin Allen, WR Jeff Cotton, T Jean Delance, QB Danny Etling, CB Tyrell Ford, CB Benjie Franklin, RB Tyler Goodson, TE Nick Guggemos, LB La’Darius Hamilton, DL Chris Slayton, CB Kiondre Thomas, K Parker White, S James Wiggins

Houston Texans

WR Alex Bachman, RB Gerrid Doaks, WR Drew Estrada, WR Johnny Johnson III, DL Adedayo Odeleye, DB D’Angelo Ross, TE Mason Schreck

Indianapolis Colts

K Lucas Havrisik

New England Patriots

LB Terez Hall, DB Brad Hawkins, OL Hayden Howerton, DB Quandre Mosely, LB Calvin Munson, WR Tre Nixon, DL Jeremiah Pharms Jr., DL LaBryan Ray, TE Matt Sokol, RB J.J. Taylor, TE Scotty Washington