Tanzel Smart

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/20/23

September 20th, 2023 at 7:55pm CST by Ely Allen

Wednesday’s practice squad transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: WR Jeff Smith

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: RB Carlos Washington Jr.

Carolina Panthers

Signed: CB Robert Rochell
Released: CB Mark Milton

Chicago Bears

Signed: T Austen Pleasants

Detroit Lions

Signed: OLB Mitchell Agude, RB Devine Ozigbo, CB Darius Phillips, T Dan Skipper
Released: DE Chris Smith

New Orleans Saints

Signed: CB Cameron Dantzler

New York Jets

Signed: WR Irvin Charles
Released: DT Tanzel Smart

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: LB Kyron Johnson, RB Bryant Koback

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: WR Duece Watts

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: DT Carl Davis, WR Tyjon Lindsey, CB Teez Tabor
Released: WR Matt Landers, CB Robert Rochell

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: DT Deadrin Senat

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DT Jaleel Johnson

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC East

August 30th, 2023 at 6:50pm CST by Sam Robinson

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Bills, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots moves are noted below.

Buffalo Bills

Signed:

LS Reid Ferguson

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

DT Eli Ankou, WR Marcell Ateman, CB Kyron Brown, DE Kameron Cline, DL Richard Gouraige, CB Ja’Marcus Ingram, WR Andy Isabella, OL Kevin Jarvis, RB Ty Johnson, OL Greg Mancz, WR Tyrell Shavers, WR Bryan Thompson, DT Kendall Vickers, TE Joel Wilson

Placed on IR:

LB Baylon Spector, WR Justin Shorter

Miami Dolphins

Signed:

TE Tyler Kroft, CB Parry Nickerson

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

CB Ethan Bonner, DE Randy Charlton, TE Tanner Conner, LB Cameron Goode, DT Da’Shawn Hand, LB Alexander Johnson, WR Braylon Sanders, OL Alama Uluave

New England Patriots

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

S Joshuah Bledsoe, TE Pharaoh Brown, QB Malik Cunningham (story), OL James Ferentz, LB Joe Giles-Harris, RB Kevin Harris, RB Ty Montgomery, LB Calvin Munson, OLB Ronnie Perkins, WR Thyrick Pitts, OL Kody Russey, TE Matt Sokol, OL Andrew Stueber, P Corliss Waitman, QB Bailey Zappe (story)

New York Jets

Signed:

Thomas Morstead, FB Nick Bawden

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

QB Tim Boyle, TE Zack Kuntz, OL Adam Pankey, DL Tanzel Smart, DL Marquiss Spencer, LB Samuel Eguavoen, LB Caleb Johnson, S Trey Dean, CB Craig James, CB Nehemiah Shelton

Placed on IR:

T Carter Warren, TE Kenny Yeboah

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: 1/10/23

January 10th, 2023 at 6:11pm CST by Ben Levine

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

New York Jets

DT Tanzel Smart

Pittsburgh Steelers

WR Ja’Marcus Bradley, DB Duke Dawson, G William Dunkle, LB Emeke Egbule, RB Jason Huntley, C Ryan McCollum, DB Scott Nelson, RB Master Teague, WR Cody White, TE Rodney Williams

Tennessee Titans

DT Curtis Brooks, CB Shyheim Carter, OL Zack Johnson, WR Mason Kinsey, OLB Zach McCloud, TE Thomas Odukoya, OLB Sam Okuayinonu, DL Jayden Peevy, WR Reggie Roberson, OL Andrew Rupcich, K Caleb Shudak

Washington Commanders

FB Alex Armah

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/17/22

December 17th, 2022 at 5:41pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: G Will Hernandez
Promoted: CB Nate Hairston, DL Manny Jones

Carolina Panthers

Placed on IR: LB Brandon Smith

Chicago Bears

Promoted: TE Jake Tonges, WR Nsimba Webster

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted: C Brock Hoffman

Denver Broncos

Promoted: RB Devine Ozigbo, QB Jarrett Guarantano

Detroit Lions

Activated from IR: RB Craig Reynolds
Promoted: LB Jarrad Davis, QB Joshua Dobbs
Waived: WR Tom Kennedy

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated off IR: TE Donald Parham
Promoted: DL Christopher Hinton, S Raheem Layne
Waived: WR Jason Moore

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: RB Malcolm Brown

Miami Dolphins

Promoted: WR Braylon Sanders

New Orleans Saints

Promoted: WR Kirk Merritt
Waived: Nephi Sewell

New York Giants

Activated from IR: OL Ben Bredeson
Placed on IR: OL Joshua Ezeudu
Promoted: LB Landon Collins, QB Davis Webb

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: LB Hamsah Nasirildeen
Promoted: S Will Parks, DL Tanzel Smart

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted: LB Christian Elliss, P Brett Kern

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted: LB J.J. Russell, WR Deven Thompkins

Washington Commanders

Promoted: G Wes Martin

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/26/22

November 26th, 2022 at 4:49pm CST by Ely Allen

The league’s minor moves and standard gameday elevations for Week 12:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: WR Marquise Brown (story)
Signed to active roster: WR Andre Baccellia
Promoted from practice squad: WR Pharoh Cooper, TE Maxx Williams
Placed on IR: TE Zach Ertz (story), T D.J. Humphries (story)

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: C Jonotthan Harrison

Baltimore Ravens

Signed to active roster: CB Daryl Worley
Promoted from practice squad: WR DeSean Jackson, LB Julian Stanford
Placed on IR: CB Jalyn Armour-Davis

Carolina Panthers

Promoted from practice squad: CB T.J. Carrie, DE Kobe Jones

Chicago Bears

Signed to active roster: RB Darrynton Evans
Promoted from practice squad: LB DeMarquis Gates
Waived: CB Lamar Jackson

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: P Drue Chrisman, WR Kwamie Lassiter II

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: LB Jermaine Carter

Denver Broncos

Signed to active roster: RB Devine Ozigbo
Promoted from practice squad: WR Brandon Johnson, CB Faion Hicks

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: S Innis Gaines, RB Patrick Taylor

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: DB Jacobi Francis, CB Will Redmond

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: DB Zayne Anderson, WR Cornell Powell

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: CB Tyler Hall, DT Kyle Peko

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated from IR: RB Joshua Kelley
Signed to active roster: T Foster Sarell
Promoted from practice squad: S Raheem Layne
Waived: OLB Jeremiah Attaochu, RB Larry Rountree III

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: T AJ Arcuri, RB Ronnie Rivers
Promoted from practice squad: TE Roger Carter, G Jeremiah Kolone
Placed on IR: DT A’Shawn Robinson (story)

New York Jets

Activated from IR: T Max Mitchell
Promoted from practice squad: LB Chazz Surratt, DL Tanzel Smart

San Francisco 49ers

Signed to active roster: DL T.Y. McGill
Waived: DL Kemoko Turay

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: WR Laquon Treadwell, LB Vi Jones
Placed on IR: WR D’Wayne Eskridge (story)

Tennessee Titans

Activated from PUP: K Caleb Shudak
Promoted from practice squad: DB Greg Mabin, LB Andre Smith

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: WR Alex Erickson

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/19/22

November 19th, 2022 at 8:05pm CST by Ely Allen

The league’s minor moves leading up to gameday:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: RB Corey Clement

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: OL Ryan Neuzil, WR Frank Darby

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted from practice squad: CB Daryl Worley

Buffalo Bills

Promoted from practice squad: WR Tanner Gentry, CB Xavier Rhodes

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: RB Darrynton Evans

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: G Dakoda Shepley

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: WR Stanley Berryhill
Waived: S JuJu Hughes

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: Michael Dwumfour
Promoted from practice squad: DB Jacobi Francis, DB Will Redmond
Waived: DL Jaleel Johnson

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: DE Kameron Cline, TE Nikola Kalinic

Kansas City Chiefs

Promoted from practice squad: WR Marcus Kemp, WR Cornell Powell

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: CB Tyler Hall

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated from NFI: TE Stone Smartt
Signed to active roster: DL Joe Gaziano
Promoted from practice squad: K Cameron Dicker, T Foster Sarell
Waived: WR Keelan Doss

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: WR Jacob Harris
Promoted from practice squad: T AJ Arcuri, G Jeremiah Kolone

Minnesota Vikings

Signed to active roster: TE Nick Muse
Promoted from practice squad: CB Tay Gowan
Waived: OLB Benton Whitley

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: G Yasir Durant, DB Bryce Thompson
Promoted from practice squad: DE Jabari Zuniga
Waived: TE J.P. Holtz, Nick Vannett

New York Giants

Promoted from practice squad: TE Lawrence Cager

New York Jets

Promoted from practice squad: DL Tanzel Smart, OL Conor McDermott

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: LB Nathan Gerry
Placed on IR: TE Armani Rogers

Wednesday NFL Transactions: AFC East

August 31st, 2022 at 5:00pm CST by Sam Robinson

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Bills, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots moves are noted below.

Here are Wednesday’s AFC East transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day.

Buffalo Bills

Placed on IR:

WR Marquez Stevenson

Signed to practice squad:

OL Alec Anderson, WR Tavon Austin, QB Matt Barkley, RB Raheem Blackshear, DT C.J. Brewer, DT Brandin Bryant, WR Tanner Gentry, LB Joe Giles-Harris, WR Isaiah Hodgins, DB Ja’Marcus Ingram, RB Duke Johnson, DE Mike Love, OL Greg Mancz, OT Ryan Van Denmark

Miami Dolphins

Signed to practice squad:

DE Porter Gustin

New England Patriots

Signed to practice squad:

C/G James Ferentz, S Brad Hawkins, RB Kevin Harris, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, LB Harvey Langi, LB Cameron McGrone, CB Terrance Mitchell, G Bill Murray, WR Tre Nixon, DT Jeremiah Pharms, DT LaBryan Ray, C Kody Russey, TE Matt Sokol, DT Ben Stille, RB J.J. Taylor, TE Jalen Wydermyer

New York Jets

Signed to practice squad:

DL Bradlee Anae, WR Tarik Black, WR Irvin Charles, T Chris Glaser, T Grant Hermanns, WR Calvin Jackson Jr., CB Craig James, DT Jonathan Marshall, LB Hamsah Nasirildeen, S Will Parks, DT Tanzel Smart, QB Chris Streveler, LB Chazz Surratt, LB DQ Thomas, TE Kenny Yeboah

Jets Cut Roster Down To 53

August 30th, 2022 at 9:49pm CST by Ely Allen

The Jets got a head start on reducing the roster yesterday, finishing the job with a number of moves today. Here are those moves that brought them down to 53 players:

Released:

Waived:

WR Tarik Black
CB Isaiah Dunn
T Chuma Edoga (story)
OL Chris Glaser
OL Grant Hermanns
DL Jonathan Marshall
LB Hamsah Nasirildeen
OL Ross Pierschbacher
S Jason Pinnock
DL Tanzel Smart
LB DQ Thomas
TE Trevon Wesco
CB Rachad Wildgoose
TE Kenny Yeboah
DL Jabari Zuniga

Placed on reserve/injured:

FB Nick Bawden

New York has done a good job with their rookie class with every drafted rookie making the final 53. The Jets even were able to find spots on the roster for two of the six undrafted free agents they signed. Running back Zonovan Knight and safety Tony Adams will start the season on the roster after going undrafted out of NC State and Illinois, respectively.

The Jets will enter the season with three quarterbacks on the roster as second-year quarterback Zach Wilson will be backed up by veterans Joe Flacco and Mike White.

Lawrence Cager returned this offseason to the team that signed him after going undrafted out of Georgia in 2020. After spending two seasons attempting to make rosters as a wide receiver, the 6-foot-5 Cager bulked up in an attempt to transition to tight end. It appears that the position change is working so far as Cager will start the season on an active roster for the first time in his career.

New York will have a chance to make moves necessary to form their 16-man practice squad tomorrow. Any players cut today who have not vested will have to clear waivers before returning to the Jets.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/10/22

January 10th, 2022 at 5:58pm CST by Ben Levine

A bunch of teams had their seasons come to an end yesterday, and these front offices are now starting to prepare for the offseason. Today, a number of players were inked to reserve/futures contracts, which allows organizations to retain (mostly) young, practice squad players throughout the offseason. We’ve compiled today’s reserve/futures contracts below:

Baltimore Ravens

DB Robert Jackson, OT Jaryd Jones-Smith, G/DT Kahlil McKenzie, WR Jaylon Moore, C James Murray, TE Tony Poljan, DB Kevin Toliver, WR Binjimen Victor

Carolina Panthers

RB Spencer Brown, CB Madre Harper, DL Frank Herron, OL Mike Horton, OL Aaron Monteiro, WR Aaron Parker, FB Giovanni Ricci, WR C.J. Saunders, TE Colin Thompson, QB P.J. Walker

Cleveland Browns

TE Miller Forristall, G Hjalte Froholdt, TE Nick Guggemos, CB Nate Meadors, G David Moore, FB Johnny Stanton, OT Alex Taylor, DE Curtis Weaver

Denver Broncos

TE Shaun Beyer, RB Damarea Crockett, WR Travis Fulgham, OT Drew Himmelman, G Zack Johnson, LB Barrington Wade

Detroit Lions

DE Eric Banks, LB Tavante Beckett, DE Bruce Hector, WR Javon McKinley, QB Steven Montez, CB Parnell Motley, OT Dan Skipper, CB Saivion Smith, TE Shane Zylstra

Houston Texans

RB Darius Anderson, WR Jalen Camp, G Sam Cooper, DT Michael Dwumfour, OL Jake Eldrenkamp, DB T.J. Green, DE Demone Harris, WR Damon Hazelton, CB Cre’Von LeBlanc, FB Paul Quessenberry, OL Jordan Steckler, LB Connor Strachan, LB Josh Watson

Jacksonville Jaguars

WR Jeff Cotton, RB Nathan Cottrell, OL Coy Cronk, WR Josh Hammond, OL Jared Hocker, WR Tim Jones, DL Jeremiah Ledbetter, OL Badara Traore

Minnesota Vikings

LB Tuf Borland, S Myles Dorn, WR Trishton Jackson, WR Myron Mitchell, CB Parry Nickerson, T Timon Parris, RB A.J. Rose, DT T.J. Smith

New Orleans Saints

WR Kawaan Baker, LB Sharif Finch, OT Jerald Hawkins, DT Braxton Hoyett, DB Dylan Mabin, DB Jordan Miller, DB KeiVarae Russell, WR Easop Winston

New York Giants

LB Omari Cobb, OT Devery Hamilton, LB Trent Harris, TE Jake Hausmann, DE Niko Lalos, QB Brian Lewerke, DT David Moamat, WR Travis Toivonen

New York Jets

K Matt Ammendola, WR Tarik Black, TE Brandon Dillon, OL Grant Hermanns, WR D.J. Montgomery, OL Ross Pierschbacher, DL Hamilcar Rashed, OL Dru Samia, DL Tanzel Smart, OL Isaiah Williams

Seattle Seahawks

DT Myles Adams, WR Matt Cole, LB Aaron Donkor, T Greg Eiland, WR Aaron Fuller, DT Jarrod Hewitt, CB Michael Jackson, WR Cade Johnson, G Pier-Olivier Lestage, DT Niles Scott, WR Cody Thompson, LB Lakiem Williams

Washington Football Team

G Zack Bailey, C/G Beau Benzschawel, G Deion Calhoun, DT Tyler Clark, WR Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR Kelvin Harmon, G Nolan Laufenberg, WR Marken Michel

Buffalo Bills

Miami Dolphins

New England Patriots

New York Jets

Released:

Waived:

Placed on reserve/PUP:

Placed on IR:

Placed on reserve/suspended:

Buffalo Bills

Miami Dolphins

New England Patriots

New York Jets

Released:

Waived:

Placed on reserve/injured: