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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/24/23

October 24th, 2023 at 7:44pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s practice squad moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Released: CB Quavian White

Carolina Panthers

Released: OL Justin McCray

Cleveland Browns

Signed: RB Jordan Wilkins

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: G Chris Glaser, LB Buddy Johnson, G Adam Pankey, TE Eric Saubert

Detroit Lions

Signed: RB Jermar Jefferson
Placed on practice squad IR: RB Mohamed Ibrahim

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: DT Ross Blacklock
Released: S Henry Black

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: QB Nathan Rourke

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: DT Mike Pennel
Released: WR Daniel Arias

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: LB Darius Harris, K James McCourt
Released: TE John Samuel Shenker, LB Mykal Walker
Released from practice squad injured list: TE Noah Togiai

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: LB Blake Lynch
Released: LB Ty Shelby

New Orleans Saints

Signed: OL Tommy Kraemer
Restored from practice squad injured list: LB Ryan Connelly
Released: TE J.P. Holtz

New York Jets

Signed: WR Lance McCutcheon
Released: S Tyreque Jones

New York Giants

Signed: OLB Justin Hollins

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed: DT Noah Elliss, LB Brandon Smith
Released: CB Mario Goodrich, DB Tiawan Mullen

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Caleb Johnson, TE Scotty Washington
Released: OL Obinna Eze, TE Noah Gindorff

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: S Tayler Hawkins
Released: CB Tre Norwood

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: G Ben Brown, RB Bryant Koback
Released: WR Cody White

Tennessee Titans

Released: RB Jacques Patrick

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/13/23

September 13th, 2023 at 9:10pm CST by Adam La Rose

Today’s taxi squad moves around the league:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams
Placed on IR: S Jovante Moffatt

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: RB Godwin Igwebuike

Carolina Panthers

Signed: WR Michael Strachan

Denver Broncos

Signed: WR Michael Bandy

Houston Texans

Signed: DT Bruce Hector

Las Vegas Raiders

Signed: T Sebastian Gutierrez, CB Troy Pride Jr.

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: RB Jaret Patterson, OLB Ty Shelby

New England Patriots

Signed: QB Ian Book, DB William Hooper

New Orleans Saints

Signed: CB Faion Hicks, TE Michael Jacobson, OLB Terrell Lewis, LB Ty Summers
Placed on IR: LB Ryan Connelly
Released: WR Jontre Kirklin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: OL John Molchon

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/9/23

September 9th, 2023 at 6:47pm CST by Ely Allen

We have our first flood of pregame transactions of the season today as teams across the league with games tomorrow utilize their two permitted practice squad elevations:

Arizona Cardinals

Promoted from practice squad: T Jackson Barton, S Andre Chachere

Atlanta Falcons

Signed to active roster: RB Godwin Igwebuike
Promoted from practice squad: CB Natrone Brooks, TE Parker Hesse
Waived: DL Joe Gaziano

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted from practice squad: C Sam Mustipher, CB Daryl Worley

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: TE Stephen Carlson, OLB DeMarquis Gates
Released: LB Dylan Cole

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted from practice squad: CB C.J. Goodwin, C Brock Hoffman

Denver Broncos

Promoted from practice squad: WR Phillip Dorsett, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey

Green Bay Packers

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

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: G Michael Deiter, P Ty Zentner

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: RB Jake Funk, WR Juwann Winfree

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted from practice squad: DT Ross Blacklock

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted from practice squad: DE Isaac Rochell

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: LB Brevin Allen

Los Angeles Rams

Signed to active roster: LB Troy Reeder
Promoted from practice squad: K Brett Maher, QB Brett Rypien
Placed on IR: TE Hunter Long
Waived from IR with injury settlement: S DeAndre Square

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: LB Cameron Goode

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted from practice squad: RB Myles Gaskin, OLB Benton Whitley

New Orleans Saints

Promoted from practice squad: LB Ryan Connelly, RB Tony Jones
Placed on IR: WR Tre’Quan Smith

New York Giants

Promoted from practice squad: RB Taiwan Jones

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted from practice squad: WR Britain Covey, P Arryn Siposs

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted from practice squad: DE Austin Bryant, LB Curtis Robinson

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted from practice squad: CB Artie Burns, LB Jon Rhattigan
Placed on IR: RB Kenny McIntosh

Tennessee Titans

Promoted from practice squad: T Justin Murray, DT Kyle Peko

Washington Commanders

Promoted from practice squad: WR Jamison Crowder

Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC South

August 30th, 2023 at 4:56pm 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 Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers and Saints moves are noted below.

Atlanta Falcons

Signed:

T Isaiah Prince

Claimed:

Waived:

OL Josh Miles

Signed to practice squad:

DB Micah Abernathy, DB Natrone Brooks, DL Timmy Horne, RB Godwin Igwebuike, DL LaCale London, OL Justin Shaffer, WR Matthew Sexton, OL Tyler Vrabel, OL Barry Wesley, LB Andre Smith, TE Parker Hesse, TE Tucker Fisk, WR Xavier Malone, DL Kemoko Turay

Carolina Panthers

Claimed:

LB Claudin Cherelus, DB D’Shawn Jamison, T Calvin Throckmorton

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

OL Deonte Brown, RB Spencer Brown, OL J.D. DiRenzo, OL Justin McCray, OLB Eku Leota, CB Mark Milton, DB Eric Rowe, T David Sharpe, DT Taylor Stallworth, OLB Jordan Thomas, DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, DT Raequan Williams

New Orleans Saints

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

S Jonathan Abram, WR Lynne Bowden, LB Ryan Connelly, WR Shaquan Davis, OL Mark Evans, DT Jack Heflin, CB Anthony Johnson, WR Jontre Kirklin, G Tommy Kraemer, DE Niko Lalos, RB Ellis Marriweather, T Storm Norton, LB Anfernee Orji, DE Kyle Phillips, LB Jaylon Smith (story), LB Ty Summers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Claimed:

Waived:

Signed to practice squad:

LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, DL C.J. Brewer, OL Silas Dzansi, OL Luke Haggard, CB Keenan Isaac, WR Cephus Johnson, S Richard LeCounte, WR Ryan Miller, WR David Moore, T Raiqwon O’Neal, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, TE Tanner Taula, QB John Wolford

Saints Officially Set 53-Man Roster

August 29th, 2023 at 7:48pm CST by Ely Allen

The Saints welcomed back some old faces and said goodbye to others on their way towards setting their initial 53-man roster. Here are the moves the team made in their efforts to select the team they will open the season with:

Released:

LB Ryan Connelly
TE J.P. Holtz
TE Jesse James
T Storm Norton
CB Bradley Roby
LB Jaylon Smith
LB Ty Summers
RB Darrel Williams

Waived:

S Johnathan Abram
LB Nick Anderson
WR Kawaan Baker
FB Jake Bargas
WR Lynn Bowden
DL Jerron Cage
WR Shaq Davis
DT Prince Emili
OL Mark Evans II
G Chuck Filiaga
DB Adrian Frye
P Blake Gillikin
DT Jack Heflin
DB Anthony Johnson
OL Lewis Kidd
WR Jontrae Kirklin
G Tommy Kraemer
TE Lucas Krull
DE Niko Lalos
RB Ellis Merriweather
S Smoke Monday
LB Anfernee Orji
DE Kyle Phillips
OL Alex Pihlstrom
DB Troy Pride
OL Calvin Throckmorton

The veteran tight end James will have to continue his recent tour of the NFL. He, Holtz, and Krull fell victim to the reunion of New Orleans and former All-Pro Jimmy Graham.

On defense, Smith failed to make the roster after starting 11 games for the Giants last year. Roby is another player who was initially expected to contribute, but will have to pack up his locker.

With the emergence of rookie third-round pick Kendre Miller and the eventual return of Alvin Kamara, keeping Williams in the running backs room just wasn’t worth the roster spot.

On special teams, the third-year punter Gillikin lost the punting battle with undrafted rookie signee out of Miami (FL) Lou Hedley. The viral, jacked, tatted-up, Australian, 30-year-old rookie punter makes his first NFL roster as part of the Saints’ new-look special teams group.

NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/26/23

January 26th, 2023 at 5:38pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s reserve/futures deals:

Chicago Bears

CB Greg Stroman

Dallas Cowboys

OL Isaac Alarcon, TE Seth Green

Houston Texans

CB Ka’dar Hollman

New Orleans Saints

WR Kawaan Baker, LB Ryan Connelly, TE Miller Forristall, K Alex Quevedo

New York Giants

S Terrell Burgess, WR David Sills

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/7/23

January 7th, 2023 at 4:38pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor transactions heading into the final Sunday of the regular season:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed to active roster: DL Eric Banks, RB Ty’Son Williams
Promoted from practice squad: LS Hunter Bradley, S Josh Thomas

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted from practice squad: WR Josh Ali

Baltimore Ravens

Activated from IR: WR Tylan Wallace, CB Daryl Worley
Promoted from practice squad: QB Brett Hundley, DT Rayshad Nichols
Released: TE Nick Boyle, WR DeSean Jackson

Buffalo Bills

Promoted from practice squad: WR John Brown

Carolina Panthers

Signed to active roster: C Sam Tecklenburg, WR Preston Williams
Promoted from practice squad: DT Phil Hoskins, CB Josh Norman

Chicago Bears

Promoted from practice squad: S Adrian Colbert, CB Greg Stroman

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted from practice squad: QB Jake Browning

Cleveland Browns

Promoted from practice squad: LB Storey Jackson, LB Sam Kamara

Denver Broncos

Promoted from practice squad: OLB Wyatt Ray, LB Ray Wilborn

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: RB Jermar Jefferson, CB Jarren Williams

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: WR Johnny Johnson III

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted from practice squad: WR Keke Coutee, S Trevor Denbow

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted from practice squad: OL Coy Cronk

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted from practice squad: DT David Moa, RB Larry Rountree

Miami Dolphins

Promoted from practice squad: QB Mike Glennon, LB Brennan Scarlett

Minnesota Vikings

Activated from IR: DL Jonathan Bullard, TE Irv Smith (story)
Promoted from practice squad: LB Ryan Connelly, G Kyle Hinton

New England Patriots

Promoted from practice squad: LB Calvin Munson, TE Matt Sokol

New York Giants

Promoted from practice squad: DT Jack Heflin, QB Davis Webb

New York Jets

Signed to active roster: DE Bradlee Anae, WR Irvin Charles, OL Adam Pankey, S Will Parks, OL Eric Smith
Placed on IR: OL Duane Brown, CB Brandin Echols, OL George Fant, OL Nate Herbig, S Lamarcus Joyner

Pittsburgh Steelers

Promoted from practice squad: DL Renell Wren

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from IR: RB Elijah Mitchell (story)
Promoted from practice squad: DL Michael Dwumfour, CB Janoris Jenkins

Seattle Seahawks

Signed to active roster: LB Josh Onujiogu
Promoted from practice squad: LB Alexander Johnson, WR Cade Johnson
Placed on IR: RB Travis Homer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted from practice squad: OLB Ifeadi Odenigbo, T Justin Skule

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/6/22

October 6th, 2022 at 5:50pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: K Taylor Bertolet

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: LB Ryan Connelly

Tennessee Titans

Signed: LB Wyatt Ray

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/5/22

October 5th, 2022 at 6:27pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Designated to return: CB Antonio Hamilton, QB Colt McCoy, WR Antoine Wesley

Atlanta Falcons

Designated to return: CB Isaiah Oliver

Cincinnati Bengals

Designated to return: DE Khalid Kareem, CB Cam Taylor-Britt

Cleveland Browns

Designated to return: CB Greedy Williams

Dallas Cowboys

Signed to active roster: QB Will Grier
Activated from IR: LB Damone Clark
Placed on IR: LS Jake McQuaide

Detroit Lions

Signed to active roster: WR Tom Kennedy
Designated to return: CB Jerry Jacobs, DE Josh Paschal

Miami Dolphins

Designated to return: S Clayton Fejedelem

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: DL Khyiris Tonga
Waived: LB Ryan Connelly

New England Patriots

Signed to active roster: OT Marcus Cannon
Designated to return: WR Tyquan Thornton

New Orleans Saints

Signed to active roster: TE J.P. Holtz
Designated to return: DL Malcolm Roach

Philadelphia Eagles

Designated to return: OT Andre Dillard

Seattle Seahawks

Designated to return: DE L.J. Collier

Tennessee Titans

Designated to return: LB Monty Rice

Washington Commanders

Designated to return: C Tyler Larsen

A number of players who were placed on IR after the preseason and prior to the regular season returned to practice today. These players will have a three-week practice window until they have to be activated to the active roster. Otherwise, they’ll be ineligible to return this season.

One of the most surprising returns is Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton. The former undrafted free agent rode a strong preseason to a potential starting gig, but he was sidelined with second-degree burns after spilling hot oil on his legs and feet. Kliff Kingsbury previously said an early-October return may be a “little aggressive” (per ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss on Twitter), but the cornerback ended up working his way back to practice.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/4/22

October 4th, 2022 at 6:56pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Tuesday’s minor moves:

Cleveland Browns

Placed on IR: RB Jerome Ford

Green Bay Packers

Signed off Saints’ practice squad: LB Eric Wilson

Houston Texans

Designated for return from IR: OLB Mario Addison

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted: K Chase McLaughlin
Waived: WR Dezmon Patmon

Minnesota Vikings

Signed off Falcons’ practice squad: NT Khyiris Tonga
Placed on IR: S Lewis Cine (story)
Activated from reserve/PUP list: LB Ryan Connelly

Pittsburgh Steelers

Designated for return from IR: WR Calvin Austin

San Francisco 49ers

Released: WR Willie Snead

Tennessee Titans

Promoted: DL Sam Okuayinonu
Waived: OLB Wyatt Ray
Released from IR via injury settlement: TE Tommy Hudson

Cine has now undergone two surgeries in London to repair his leg fracture. The first-round pick underwent a preparatory procedure before his Tuesday operation to repair the compound fracture he sustained. The Georgia product will stay in England for the time being, with Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press noting (via Twitter) doctors want to ensure no infections develop. Cine could travel back to Minnesota as soon as this weekend.

Following Latavius Murray off the Saints’ practice squad this week, Wilson did not see any action for the team this season. The former multiyear Vikings starter signed a one-year, $2.75MM Eagles deal in 2021, but Philadelphia bailed on that contract during the season. Wilson, 28, finished last season with the Texans. In his lone full season as a Vikings starter (2020), Wilson made 122 tackles, registered three sacks and intercepted three passes.

Addison signed with the Texans shortly after the draft, joining fellow ex-Bills edge rusher Jerry Hughes in joining the rebuilding team on a two-year deal. The Texans placed Addison on IR with a groin injury; he is eligible to be activated to the 53-man roster this week. Teams can make eight activations from their injured lists — be it IR, PUP or NFI — this season.