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Minor NFL Transactions: 9/14/24

September 14th, 2024 at 8:06pm CST by Ely Allen

Saturday’s minor transactions and gameday practice squad callups:

Arizona Cardinals

Elevated: T Jackson Barton

Baltimore Ravens

Elevated: CB Ka’dar Hollman, RB John Kelly

Carolina Panthers

Elevated: TE Feleipe Franks

Dallas Cowboys

Elevated: TE Princeton Fant, LB Nick Vigil

Denver Broncos

Elevated: RB Tyler Badie, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey

Detroit Lions

Elevated: WR Tom Kennedy, WR Tim Patrick

Green Bay Packers

Elevated: QB Sean Clifford

Houston Texans

Elevated: CB D’Angelo Ross

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: DE Genard Avery, S Ronnie Harrison

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: CB Christian Braswell

Las Vegas Raiders

Elevated: OLB K’Lavon Chaisson, CB Sam Webb

Los Angeles Chargers

Elevated: S Tony Jefferson, LB Shaquille Quarterman

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: RB Myles Gaskin, DL Jonah Williams

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: S Ugo Amadi, LB Isaiah Stalbird

New York Giants

Elevated: LB Tomon Fox, LB Ty Summers
Placed on IR: WR Gunner Olszewski

New York Jets

Elevated: DE Jalyn Holmes

San Francisco 49ers

Elevated: S Tracy Walker
Placed on IR: RB Christian McCaffrey (story)

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: T McClendon Curtis, RB George Holani

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: DT C.J. Brewer, DL Mike Greene

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: LB Luke Gifford

Washington Commanders

Signed to active roster: LB Nick Bellore
Elevated: CB Bobby Price, DE Carlos Watkins

Patrick was among the Broncos’ final roster cuts after a Saints trade was discussed. The 30-year-old missed the 2022 and ’23 campaigns due to ACL and Achilles tears, respectively. Patrick did not need to wait long to find a new opportunity, though, quickly landing a practice squad deal with the Lions. He is now positioned make his season debut tomorrow as a complementary option in Detroit’s passing attack.

Olszewski is dealing with a groin injury and he was known to be facing a long-term absence. Today’s move thus comes as no surprise, but it ensures at least a four-week absence. The former All-Pro scored a punt return touchdown with Pittsburgh early last season and added another during his 10-game Giants stretch to close out the year. The team will need to rely on other options in the return game for the time being.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/7/24

September 7th, 2024 at 7:42pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are all the NFL’s minor transactions for Saturday, including the gameday callups leading into the first Sunday of the 2024 season:

Atlanta Falcons

Elevated: WR Chris Blair, CB Kevin King

Buffalo Bills

Elevated: OL Will Clapp, DE Kameron Cline

Chicago Bears

Elevated: DE Byron Cowart, LS Scott Daly

Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated: WR Kendric Pryor

Cleveland Browns

Signed to active roster: WR Jaelon Darden
Elevated: CB Mike Ford, T Germain Ifedi

Denver Broncos

Elevated: FB Michael Burton, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: DE Chris Smith
Elevated: WR Tom Kennedy, DT Kyle Peko

Indianapolis Colts

Elevated: CB Chris Lammons, K Spencer Shrader

Jacksonville Jaguars

Elevated: S Terrell Edmunds

Las Vegas Raiders

Elevated: CB Sam Webb

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed to active roster: TE Eric Tomlinson
Elevated: LB Shaquille Quarterman

Los Angeles Rams

Elevated: T AJ Arcuri

Miami Dolphins

Elevated: WR Robbie Chosen

Minnesota Vikings

Elevated: RB Myles Gaskin, S Bobby McCain

New England Patriots

Elevated: DT Trysten Hill, G Michael Jordan

New Orleans Saints

Elevated: LB Khaleke Hudson, DT Kendal Vickers

New York Giants

Elevated: LB Carter Coughlin, LB Ty Summers
Released: LB Curtis Bolton

Pittsburgh Steelers

Elevated: WR Ben Skowronek
Placed on IR: DT Logan Lee

Seattle Seahawks

Elevated: S Marquise Blair, CB Artie Burns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elevated: DT C.J. Brewer, DL Mike Greene

Tennessee Titans

Elevated: LB Luke Gifford, DL James Lynch

With regular kicker Matt Gay listed as questionable for the season opener after hernia surgery, the Colts will call up Shrader from the practice squad as an emergency option. The 25-year-old has not made a regular season appearance in his career, but that could very well change tomorrow.

Colts K Matt Gay Underwent Hernia Surgery

September 4th, 2024 at 6:20pm CST by Ben Levine

The Colts might be without their kicker for Week 1. Veteran Matt Gay told reporters that he underwent hernia surgery and is uncertain if he’ll suit up on Sunday, per Mike Chappell of FOX59/CBS4 Sports.

Gay revealed that he first started experiencing pain last weekend. After getting the injury checked out, it was determined the kicker would have to go under the knife. Fortunately, it should be a relatively quick turnaround time, but Gay could still miss this weekend’s matchup with the Texans.

Following a successful three-year stint with the Rams, Gay signed a four-year, $22.5MM contract with the Colts last offseason. He wasn’t as efficient during his first season in Indy, converting only 80.5 percent of his field goal attempts, his worst showing since his rookie campaign. Gay notably connected on a single-game record four 50-plus-yard field goals during a September game, and he converted 35 of 36 extra point tries throughout the campaign.

The Colts prepared for Gay’s potential Week 1 absence by adding kicker Spencer Shrader to the practice squad. The rookie caught on with the Colts earlier this offseason after going undrafted out of Notre Dame. Shrader made 15 of his 22 field goal attempts and 61 of his 62 XP tries last season. In his four previous seasons at South Florida, he connected on 68.3 percent of his FGA and 99 percent of his XPA.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 8/29/24

August 29th, 2024 at 8:58pm CST by Sam Robinson

PFR’s practice squad rundown, signaling we are indeed close to games that count, begins Thursday. Here is how teams began to handle their 16-man P-squads.

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: TE Jordan Murray, DL PJ Mustipher, OL Luke Tenuta

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LB Monty Rice, OL Elijah Wilkinson

Carolina Panthers

Signed: OL Ja’Tyre Carter, WR Jalen Coker, TE Feleipe Franks, LB Thomas Incoom, DE Tarron Jackson, DT Jayden Peevy, S Demani Richardson

Chicago Bears

Signed: OL Chris Glaser, DL Sam Roberts
Released: DB Quindell Johnson, DL Dashaun Mallory

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: G Tashawn Manning, RB Kendall Milton, DT Justin Rogers, DE Isaiah Thomas

Cleveland Browns

Signed: RB Gary Brightwell, WR Tulu Griffin, TE Cameron Latu, TE Blake Whiteheart
Released: LS Rex Sunahara

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: DT Phil Hoskins, CB Amani Oruwariye

Detroit Lions

Released: S C.J. Moore

Houston Texans

Signed: T Braeden Daniels, TE Cole Fotheringham, WR Xavier Johnson, S Mark Perry, QB Kedon Slovis

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DT McTelvin Agim, DE Titus Leo, TE Sean McKeon, G Atonio Mafi, K Spencer Shrader

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: OL Blake Hance, S Matthew Jackson, WR Louis Rees-Zammit

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: TE Justin Shorter

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: S Tony Jefferson, C Sam Mustipher, TE Eric Tomlinson
Released: CB Robert Kennedy

Los Angeles Rams

Released: RB Zach Evans

Miami Dolphins

Signed: QB Tim Boyle

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: T Ricky Lee, RB Zavier Scott
Released: WR Jeshaun Jones, RB DeWayne McBride

New England Patriots

Signed: DE Brevin Allen, G Jerome Carvin, DT Trysten Hill, C Bryan Hudson, G Michael Jordan, WR Jalen Reagor

New Orleans Saints

Signed: T Austin Deculus, TE Treyton Welch
Released: TE Mason Fairchild

New York Giants

Signed: CB Art Green, DT Elijah Garcia, CB Duke Shelley

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: OL Brett Toth

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: CB Anthony Averett, FB Jack Colletto, CB Zyon Gilbert, CB Thomas Graham Jr., LB Marcus Haynes, DL Jacob Slade, RB Jonathan Ward, TE Rodney Williams

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: WR Terrace Marshall, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: CB Josh Jobe, LB Tyreke Smith
Released: T Raiqwon O’Neal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: C Avery Jones, T Lorenz Metz, WR Ryan Miller, WR Cody Thompson

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DL James Lynch

Washington Commanders

Signed: LB Jalen Graham, CB Bobby Price

Slovis went to camp with the Colts, joining the team as a UDFA this year. Houston placed Case Keenum on IR and released Tim Boyle, who is now the Dolphins’ P-squad QB. Slovis, who played at USC, Pittsburgh and BYU in college, is now the Texans’ de facto third-stringer.

Shelley has 11 career starts — with the Bears and Vikings — on his resume. He joined the Raiders last year but ended up with the Rams, playing in 11 games as a backup. The Giants have spent time searching for a cornerback answer, having not been too satisfied with their Cor’Dale Flott–Nick McCloud CB2 competition. New York did not make any waiver claims at the position Wednesday.

Reagor, who played for the Patriots last season, is back after being released earlier this week. The former Minnesota first-rounder played in 11 New England games last season, returning a kick for a touchdown. Latu joins the Browns after being a 49ers cut. The 2023 third-round pick missed all of last season with an ACL tear. Jefferson is back with the Bolts hours after being released.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/25/24

August 25th, 2024 at 9:04pm CST by Adam La Rose

With roster cutdowns beginning around the league, Sunday saw a number of moves take place:

Atlanta Falcons

Waived: WR Josh Ali, CB William Hooper, LB Storey Jackson, LB Donavan Mutin, QB John Paddock, TE Austin Stogner, CB Trey Vaval
Released: OLB Bradlee Anae, OL Zack Bailey, S Lukas Denis, OL Jaryd Jones-Smith, OL John Leglue, TE Jordan Thomas

Buffalo Bills

Placed on IR: S Terrell Burgess, S Dee Delaney
Waived: DE Rondell Bothroyd, OL Kevin Jarvis, LB Shayne Simon,
Released: QB Anthony Brown, CB Kyron Brown, WR Damiere Byrd, LB Deion Jones

Indianapolis Colts

Waived: CB Clay Fields III, K Spencer Shrader, QB Kedon Slovis, WR Derek Slywka, LB Mike Smith Jr.
Released: WR Tyrie Cleveland, DE Derek Rivers, WR Greg Ward

Jacksonville Jaguars

Waived: DE Raymond Johnson, DT Jonathan Marshall, LB Andrew Parker Jr., WR Joseph Scates, WR Seth Williams
Released: CB Tevaughn Campbell, TE Chris Myarick, DE Breeland Speaks, OL Keaton Sutherland

Los Angeles Rams

Waived: WR J.J. Laap, OL Blake Larson, OL Alec Lindstrom, LB Ochaun Mathis, DB Cameron McCutcheon, OL Grant Miller, LB Olakunle Fatukasi, RB SaRodorick Thompson, QB Dresser Winn
Released: OL Matt Kaskey, DE Carlos Watkins

Miami Dolphins

Placed on IR: WR Anthony Schwartz

New York Giants

Waived (injury designation): DT Timmy Horne, DB Jonathan Sutherland
Waived: WR Ayir Asante, DL Kyler Baugh, CB Christian Holmes, DB Clayton Isbell, WR John Jiles, LB Trey Kiser, RB Lorenzo Lingard, OL Marcus McKethan
Released: CB Breon Borders, RB Joshua Kelley

Pittsburgh Steelers

Waived: WR T.J. Luther

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Waived: P Nolan Cooney, DL Judge Culpepper, OL Xavier Delgado, LB Kalen DeLoach, CB Andrew Hayes, RB Ramon Jefferson, WR Cephus Johnson, OL Ryan Johnson, WR Latreal Jones, WR Tanner Knue, DL Brandon Matterson, OLB Jay Person, OLB Shaun Peterson, DL Lwal Uguak, WR Raleigh Webb, TE David Wells
Released: TE Sal Cannella, LS Zach Triner

Buffalo’s decision to cut Jones marks a blow to his efforts in finding a roster spot on a new team. Considering the latest report on his status, however, it does not come as a surprise. The Bills dealt with a number of injuries at the linebacker spot last season and Matt Milano will miss extended time in 2024 due to a biceps tear. In spite of that, the team will look elsewhere for depth options unless Jones is retained via the practice squad later this week.

Colts Sign Seven UDFAs

May 11th, 2024 at 12:18pm CST by Ben Levine

After adding nine rookies via the draft, the Colts are continuing to add first-year players to their roster. The team announced that they’ve signed seven undrafted free agents, including a pair of quarterbacks:

Jason Bean, QB/WR (Kansas)
Trent Pennix, RB (NC State)
Spencer Shrader, K (Notre Dame)
Kedon Slovis, QB (BYU)
Dalton Tucker, G (Marshall)
Xavier White, WR (Texas Tech)
Craig Young, LB (Kansas)

Interestingly, the Colts listed former Kansas signal caller Jason Bean as both a quarterback and wide receiver. That’s not a complete surprise considering the rookie’s running ability. In three seasons at Kansas, Bean rushed for 901 yards and nine touchdowns on 178 carries. With Anthony Richardson atop the depth chart and Joe Flacco in place as the backup, Bean’s best shot at a roster spot will surely come at a different position. Kedon Slovis will have a similar uphill battle to make Indy’s roster. The quarterback had an up-and-down college career, with his 30-touchdown campaign as a freshman in 2019 representing his career-high. He most recently got into eight games at BYU, tossing 12 touchdowns vs. six interceptions.

Among all the UDFAs, Spencer Shrader probably has the most realistic shot at a roster spot, as the rookie will compete with veteran Matt Gay for the Colts’ primary kicker spot. Shrader finished his college career having connected on only 68.3 percent of his field goal attempts, although he was 156-for-158 on his extra point tries.