| Pos | Role | Name |
| DE | 1 | Cliff Avril  Out of FBFree agent DE Cliff Avril said "a few" teams have reached out to him about his playing status. The identity of those teams isn't known, and Avril, 32, has yet to officially announce his retirement. But it sounds like he's not able to gain clearance from a doctor regarding his neck issue, though Avril did leave the door open for that to happen. For now, Avril has taken a gig at a Seattle sports station. May 8 |
| 2 | Randy Starks Out of FBBrowns released DT Randy Starks. The Browns have also released TE Jim Dray, clearing $4.775 million in cap space. Signed to a two-year, $8 million deal last March, Starks started 15 games last season, playing 477 competent snaps. He turned 32 in December. He should be able to find work as a rotational lineman for 2016. Feb 18 |
| 3 | Jason Hatcher Out of FBFree agent DL Jason Hatcher is retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons. Hatcher turns 34 in July and hinted he may hang up his cleats after the Redskins' Wild Card loss to the Packers. A 2006 third-round pick out of Grambling, Hatcher was a late bloomer and didn't become a starter until 2011. From 2006-2010, Hatcher started one game and recorded 7.5 sacks for Dallas. The next five years, Hatcher was a full-time player and one of the better interior pass rushers in football, recording 27 sacks across five seasons with Dallas (three) and Washington (two). The Redskins were interested in bringing back Hatcher, and the Saints were also in on him before signing Nick Fairley. Apr 15 |
| 4 | Charles Johnson |
| 5 | Jared Odrick Out of FBAccording to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, "it doesn't appear anything serious is going to come" of the Giants' interest in free agent DT Jared Odrick. The Giants are looking to add a run-stuffer after losing Johnathan Hankins to the Colts, but Raanan believes that need is more likely to be addressed in the draft. The 29-year-old visited the Patriots last month but has otherwise had a quiet free agency. Perhaps Odrick's market will pick up after the draft. Apr 16 |
| 6 | Eugene Sims Out of FBRams released DE Eugene Sims with a failed physical. The move creates $3.25 million in cap space. A Ram his entire seven-year career, 17 of Sims' 20 lifetime starts came the past two seasons. He made little impact. Sims is a situational pass rusher who has gotten to the quarterback just 12 times in 99 career games. He turns 31 later this month. Mar 10 |
| 7 | Chris Canty Out of FBRavens declined DE Chris Canty's option. It's not a surprise with Baltimore's cap situation. Canty is one of the top run-stopping ends in the league, but has durability concerns after spending the final seven games on I.R. The move creates $2.15M in cap room. Mar 3 |
| 8 | Jeoffrey Pagan Out of FBTexans signed sixth-round DE Jeoffrey Pagan to a four-year contract. The Alabama product stands 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds. He missed the Combine and his Pro Day due to a balky shoulder. Pagan will try to earn a roster spot behind starters J.J. Watt and Jared Crick at defensive end. May 16 |
| 9 | Wallace Gilberry Out of FBFree agent DE Wallace Gilberry announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons. A former UDFA out of Alabama, Gilberry made quite a career for himself as a rotational end, spending his first four years in Kansas City and another four in Cincinnati sandwiched around a couple of short stays in Detroit and Tampa Bay. Gilberry, now 33, recorded 34.5 career sacks and seven forced fumbles. Dec 15 |
| 10 | Karl Klug |
| 11 | Darryl Tapp Out of FBSaints released DE Darryl Tapp. The Saints also released John Kuhn to make room for waiver claims Austin Carr and Taysom Hill. Tapp logged 17 tackles across 290 snaps last season. His next team will be his fifth in six years. Sep 3 |
| 12 | Cornelius Washington |
| 13 | Michael Buchanan Out of FBBills waived/released DE Michael Buchanan, CB Ross Cockrell, DT Justin Hamilton, LB Andrew Hudson, T Terren Jones, CB Ellis Lankster, S Kenny Ladler, S Wes Miller, G DJ Morrell, DE Cedric Reed and RB Rickey Seale. Buchanan was a seventh-round pick of the Patriots in 2013. Along with Fred Jackson, these players represent the Bills' first cuts. Aug 31 |
| 14 | Howard Jones Out of FBFree agent DE Howard Jones will visit the Jets on Friday. Jones was an exclusive rights free agent with the Bucs, but wasn't tendered. Jones tallied five sacks in 2015, but was used sparingly last season before tearing his ACL in Week 9. He would be up against it to crack the 53-man roster in New York. Mar 14 |
| 15 | Chris Clemons Out of FBChris Clemons has informed the Seahawks of his retirement. A 2003 undrafted free agent, Clemons is hanging up his cleats after 13 seasons. He's calling it quits with 69 sacks compiled over 162 games. He tallied at least 11 quarterback takedowns every year from 2010-12 in Seattle. He was going to serve as a situational pass rusher this season. Clemons turns 35 in October. Jul 28 |
| 16 | Cory Redding Out of FBFree agent DL Cory Redding announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons. Arizona released Redding in April. Redding was a 2003 third-round pick of the Lions. He played six seasons in Detroit before spending one year with the Seahawks, two with the Ravens, three with the Colts, and this past season with the Cardinals. Redding, 35, managed 35.5 career sacks as an interior rusher. Jun 29 |
| 17 | Ropati Pitoitua Out of FBThe Tennessean's John Glennon said it is "hard to imagine" Titans DE Ropati Pitoitua back with the team in 2016. Owed a $3 million salary and set to count $3.8 million against the cap, Pitoitua played just 30 snaps last season. Tennessee does not need the cap space, but it does not make much sense to keep a high-priced player who cannot even crack the defensive line rotation. With Jurrell Casey and DaQuan Jones at defensive end, the Titans have underrated talent along the defensive line. Feb 11 |
| 18 | Jaye Howard |
| 19 | DeAngelo Tyson Out of FBRavens waived DL DeAngelo Tyson with an injury settlement. Tyson played 294 snaps last season as a rotational lineman, receiving poor marks from Pro Football Focus for both his run defense and pass rush. Tyson, a 2012 seventh-rounder, was initially waived-injured at final cuts. Sep 7 |
| 20 | Lawrence Sidbury Out of FBBucs re-signed DE Lawrence Sidbury. Sidbury was on the Bucs' roster earlier this month for a few days but didn't appear in a game. He's back as rotational depth and potential special teams help. Nov 18 |
| 21 | Quinton Coples Out of FBFree agent DE Quinton Coples is visiting the Lions. The 2012 first-round bust couldn't even make it to final cuts with the Rams. He'd be unlikely to last long on the 53-man roster if he ends up in Detroit. Sep 27 |
| 22 | Joe Kruger Out of FBEagles placed DE Joe Kruger (shoulder) on injured reserve, ending his season. Beat writers had projected Kruger to make the team after a solid training camp, but he got hurt in the preseason and will be redshirted as a rookie. 6-foot-6 and 269 pounds, Kruger was the 212th overall pick in April's draft. Aug 30 |
| 23 | Kenny Horsley |
| 24 | Emmanuel Dieke |
| 25 | Josh Boyd Out of FBColts signed DL Josh Boyd. The 2013 fifth-round pick spent his first three seasons with Green Bay but was out of the league last year. Boyd has dealt with ankle issues in the past but could be useful as a rotational player if his health cooperates. May 12 |
| 26 | Justin Trattou Out of FBBucs signed DE Justin Trattou. The longtime reserve appeared in all 16 games for the Vikings last season, playing 10 snaps on defense. Jul 27 |
| 27 | Kenton Adeyemi |
| 28 | David Moala |
| 29 | Ed Stinson Out of FBCardinals placed DE Ed Stinson (toe) on injured reserve, ending his season. Stinson was a rotational end as a rookie in Todd Bowles' 3-4, generating zero sacks and three quarterback hurries on 208 snaps. The fifth-rounder out of Alabama will return as depth in 2015. Dec 16 |
| 30 | Fili Moala Out of FBTexans released DE Fili Moala. Moala spent just two weeks in Houston. Now 30, he missed all of 2014 with a partially torn ACL. Sep 5 |
| 31 | Dylan Wynn |
| 32 | Keith Browner |
| 33 | Scott Crichton Out of FBWaiver claim DE Scott Crichton failed his physical with the Bills and is a free agent. Crichton was claimed off waivers from the Vikings earlier this week. He missed all of last season, spending it on I.R. after being waived/injured during the summer. The former No. 72 overall pick has yet to show much. Mar 29 |
| 34 | Phillip Hunt Out of FBSaints signed OLB Phillip Hunt and WR R.J. Harris to reserve/future contracts. A former CFL standout, Hunt appeared in two games with Detroit before finishing the season on the Saints’ practice squad. Harris is a 2015 UDFA. Jan 8 |
| 35 | Henry Melton Out of FBBroncos released DL Henry Melton. Denver's Melton experiment lasted less than two weeks. The 29-year-old is coming off a disappointing year in Tampa Bay and is clearly on the decline. Melton will find work again once injuries begin to sap teams of healthy bodies. Sep 2 |
| 36 | Vaughn Martin Out of FBChiefs signed DE Vaughn Martin. Martin, 29 in April, hasn't appeared in a game since Week 3 of the 2013 season with the Dolphins. He needed hernia surgery and was released by the Dolphins that October. Martin started 27 games for San Diego from 2011-2012. Feb 4 |
| 37 | George Uko |
| 38 | Ray Drew |
| 39 | B.J. McBryde |
| 40 | Mehdi Abdesmad Out of FBTitans signed Boston College DL Mehdi Abdesmad. Abdesmad (6'6/284) was plagued by injuries in 2013-2014 before finally staying healthy as a fifth-year senior and registering 15 tackles for loss, including 5.5 sacks. The Quebec native's snaps were still limited coming off a torn patellar tendon, however, and NFL scouts have expressed concerns with the stability of Abdesmad's knees. Abdesmad was exposed as a sub-par athlete at the Combine, running 5.10 with a 29 1/2-inch vertical. Long term, Abdesmad projects as a low-ceiling role player at five technique. May 1 |
| 41 | Praise Martin-Oguike |
| 42 | Ja'Von Rolland-Jones Out of FBBengals signed Arkansas State DE Ja’Von Rolland-Jones. Rolland-Jones (6’2/253) was a four-year starter and two-time Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, graduating as the conference’s all-time leader in sacks (43.5). Rolland-Jones logged double-digit sacks all four years and 52 QB pressures in 2017, fourth most among draft-eligible edge prospects (PFF). Rolland-Jones won with determination and a diverse pass-rush repertoire against lower-level competition, but he managed 4.88 speed and sub-par agility scores before the draft. Apr 29 |
| 43 | Dan Pettinato |
| 44 | B.J. Larsen |
| 45 | Tavaris Barnes Out of FBSaints waived DL Tavaris Barnes. Barnes played 130 snaps last season as an undrafted rookie for the Saints. A 'tweener end-tackle at 6-foot-4, 282, Barnes was also a backup at Clemson. Apr 25 |
| 46 | Max Valles Out of FBBills signed DE Max Valles off the Raiders' practice squad. Valles is a 21-year-old sixth-round rookie. He offers plus athleticism and is a nice upside flier for the Bills heading into the offseason. Valles has the tools to eventually develop into a functional run defender and pass rusher. Dec 16 |
| 47 | Ishaq Williams |
| DT | 1 | Tyson Jackson Out of FBFree agent DL Tyson Jackson is working out for the Redskins on Wednesday. First-rounder Jonathan Allen was recently sent to I.R., and fellow DL Matt Ioannidis has a broken hand. The Redskins could use some depth. Now 31, Jackson was the No. 3 overall pick of the Chiefs back in 2009. Nov 8 |
| 2 | Doug Worthington Out of FBRams waived/released DT Doug Worthington and LB Keshaun Malone. A seventh-round pick of the Steelers in 2010, Worthington has played in six career games. The moves get St. Louis to the 75-man roster limit. Sep 1 |
| 3 | Ken Bishop Out of FBCowboys signed DT Ken Bishop off their practice squad. With Terrell McClain (ankle) questionable, Bishop will serve as depth against the Packers. S Jakar Hamilton was waived in a corresponding move. Jan 10 |
| 4 | Dwan Edwards Out of FBPanthers released DT Dwan Edwards. The move comes after the Panthers cut LE Charles Johnson. 34-year-old Edwards was part of Carolina's defensive line rotation last season, but graded negatively against the run. He should resurface on a non-guaranteed deal. Mar 3 |
| 5 | Paul Soliai Out of FBPanthers released DT Paul Soliai. The move saves $2.5 million against the salary cap. Signed to a two-year deal last March, Soliai played 152 mostly ineffective snaps over 10 games in Carolina. If the 33-year-old intends to continue his career, he will likely have to settle for one-year offers in the second or third wave of free agency. Feb 21 |
| 6 | Desmond Bryant Out of FBBrowns released DL Desmond Bryant. Bryant was in the final year of his contract. The move saves the Browns $3 million against the cap. It was pretty obvious Bryant wasn't long for the team after he played into the fourth quarter with deep reserves in Monday night's second preseason game. Entering his age-32 season, Bryant missed all of last year with a torn pectoral. He should be able to land another shot. Aug 22 |
| 7 | Markus Kuhn Out of FBPatriots signed DT Markus Kuhn, formerly of the Giants. The Pats continue to add options along their defensive line. A 2012 seventh-rounder, Kuhn survived four years on the Giants' 53-man roster, but will have to earn his Patriots spot in camp. If he makes the team, it will likely be as the Pats' last interior lineman. Apr 7 |
| 8 | Colin Cole Out of FBPanthers released DT Colin Cole. Carolina needed Cole's roster spot to sign DE Ryan Delaire from the Redskins' practice squad. Cole, 35, started 24 games for the Panthers from 2013-2014, but received poor marks from Pro Football Focus both as a run stopper and pass rusher. He'd tumbled down to No. 5 on the defensive tackle depth chart. Sep 30 |
| 9 | Glenn Foster Out of FBSaints waived DL Glenn Foster. He was waived with a failed physical designation. Foster isn't yet over the knee injury that ended his 2014 season. The former UDFA out of Illinois dominated the 2013 preseason as a rookie and played 295 snaps for last year's Saints. Aug 7 |
| 10 | Kenrick Ellis Out of FBVikings re-signed DT Kenrick Ellis to a one-year, $810,000 contract. Ellis appeared in nine games with Minnesota after his release from the Giants. He'll add run-stopping depth behind Sharrif Floyd, Linval Joseph, and Tom Johnson. Mar 5 |
| 11 | Ryan Carrethers Out of FBChargers NT Ryan Carrethers suffered a dislocated right elbow Week 11 against the Raiders. He was not able to practice this week, and has been ruled out for Week 12. He is week to week. Sean Lissemore (quad, probable) got in three full practices this week. He will fill in at nose with Carrethers sidelined. Nov 22 |
| 12 | Brandon Bair Out of FBEagles released DE Brandon Bair. A deep reserve, Bair appeared in only five games last season. Now 31, his phone won't be ringing off the hook as teams look to fill their 90-man rosters. Mar 11 |
| 13 | Mike Martin Out of FBEagles signed DT Mike Martin, formerly of the Titans, to a one-year contract. Martin visited with the Eagles on Monday. A third-round pick of the Titans in 2012, Martin will compete for a spot at the back of the roster. Apr 26 |
| 14 | Malik McDowell Out of FBSeahawks waived DT Malik McDowell. McDowell was waived with the non-football injury designation. The No. 35 overall pick of the 2017 draft, McDowell's NFL career is looking over before it even began. McDowell was injured in a devastating ATV accident last summer. At the time McDowell said his injuries were not career-threatening, so it appears he has not healed in the manner doctors expected. McDowell was also arrested for disorderly conduct in December. McDowell is still only 22. Perhaps he can begin down the comeback path in 2019, but his odds are looking long. Jul 26 |
| 15 | Taniela Tupou |
| 16 | Alan Branch Out of FBESPN's Michael Rothstein considers the Lions a possible landing spot for free agent DT Alan Branch. Branch played in Matt Patricia's scheme in New England. He hasn’t had any interest since his team option was declined in March, but would give Detroit a veteran replacement for Haloti Ngata. The Lions have also been linked to free agent DT Ricky Jean-Francois. May 19 |
| 17 | Trenton Thompson Out of FBBrowns signed Georgia DT Trenton Thompson. Thompson (6’3/288) was a surprise entrant into the draft after struggling with a right MCL injury for most of his junior year, causing his production to dip from 9.5 tackles for loss and five sacks as a sophomore to 3.5 TFLs and no sacks in 2017. Thompson showed he was back to full health in Indy, registering top-ten SPARQ results among defensive linemen at the Combine. A five-star high school recruit who was just hitting his stride pre-injury, Thompson is an exciting gap-shooter prospect for a three-technique role. Apr 28 |
| 18 | Khyri Thornton Out of FBNFL suspended free agent DT Khyri Thornton 10 games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Thornton was suspended six games for PEDs earlier this year. He'll miss another 10 games for failing a second test. Thornton has been out of the league since getting cut from the Giants this month. His NFL future is in doubt. Dec 22 |
| 19 | Charles Walker Out of FBEagles waived/injured DT Charles Walker with a knee injury. Walker will land on injured reserve if he goes unclaimed, and he will likely be released with an injury settlement at some point. An UDFA out of Oklahoma, Walker entered the league with production, athletic, and commitment concerns after quitting football last season. May 18 |
| 20 | Lawrence Virgil |
| 21 | John Hughes |
| 22 | Tenny Palepoi Out of FBFree agent DT Tenny Palepoi is visiting the Bills on Thursday. Palepoi remains an early-down run stopper as he's graded out poorly at Pro Football Focus as a pass rusher the last two seasons. He would serve as depth behind new Bills DT Star Lotulelei, who signed a five-year, $50 million contract with the team in free agency. Palepoi will turn 28 in December. Apr 12 |
| 23 | Ashaad Mabry |
| 24 | Eric Crume |
| 25 | Jason Jones Out of FBSaints released DE Jason Jones. The nine-year veteran was signed earlier this month. Releasing him now gives Jones a chance to latch on somewhere else. Jones recorded 3.5 sacks in 14 games with the Dolphins last year. New Orleans also placed TE John Phillips on injured reserve. Aug 29 |
| 26 | Sen'Derrick Marks Out of FB49ers released DT Sen'Derrick Marks, NT Quinton Dial and CB Asa Jackson; waived TE Blake Bell, LB Austin Calitro, WR DeAndre Carter, OL JP Flynn, TE Cole Hikutini, QB Nick Mullens, DL Noble Nwachukwu, WR DeAndre Smelter and OL Darrell Williams Jr. Marks lasted just over a week in San Francisco. The Niners also parted ways with slot receiver Jeremy Kerley on Saturday. Sep 2 |
| 27 | Bobby Richardson Out of FBBroncos released DL Bobby Richardson. It's the corresponding move after the Broncos re-signed Billy Winn. An 11-game starter in 2015, Richardson spent the past season bouncing around practice squads. He lasted just three months on Denver's roster. May 3 |
| 28 | Martin Ifedi Out of FBRams selected Memphis DE Martin Ifedi with the No. 227 overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. Ifedi (6'3/275) left Memphis as the school's all-time leader in sacks (22.5) and piled up 36 tackles for loss with four career forced fumbles. His senior-year stats would've been much better if not for a knee injury that cost Ifedi the first four games. Ifedi ran 4.88 at the Combine with a 31-inch vertical. Long armed (33 7/8") with the ability to contribute at both strong-side end and defensive tackle, Ifedi is unlikely to grow into an every-down NFL player, but he is talented enough to become a role-playing rotational piece. May 2 |
| 29 | Ego Ferguson Out of FBLions signed DT Ego Ferguson. Detroit also added DT Bruce Gaston while parting ways with DTs Nick James and Maurice Swain. Waived by the Bears in March, Ferguson was initially claimed by the Packers, but Green Bay released him with a failed physical designation two days later. Ferguson is apparently healthy now, but the former second-round pick has played in just four games the last two seasons. Jun 8 |
| NT | 1 | Josh Chapman Out of FBThe Texans worked out free agent NT Josh Chapman on Tuesday. Chapman was expected to man the nose for the Colts this season and the foreseeable future, but the "potential" never turned into on-field production. The Texans are likely just updating their emergency free-agent list. Sep 15 |
| 2 | Jeremiah Ratliff Out of FBEx-Bears DT Jeremiah Ratliff allegedly claimed "I am the devil" and "wished staff members' children would die" upon his release last week. Also, according to the police report obtained by TMZ Sports, Ratliff said he "felt like killing everybody in the building" and returned to the facility one time after getting his pink slip. It's pretty safe to say Ratliff, 34, won't be getting another opportunity in football. His career is likely over. Oct 30 |
| 3 | Brodrick Bunkley Out of FBSaints released/failed physical DT Brodrick Bunkley. Bunkley tore his quad in late November, and is apparently still recovering. Bunkley was viewed as a candidate for release all offseason, but appeared to save his roster spot when he agreed to a pay cut in March. Bunkley is a helpful run stuffer when healthy, but turns 32 in November. He'll have to prove he's back to full health before getting a workout elsewhere. Jul 28 |
| 4 | Letroy Guion Out of FBAn arrest warrant has been issued for free agent DL Letroy Guion after he failed to appear in court Monday. The ex-Packers lineman was arrested for DUI in Hawaii last summer and was expected back in court Monday. He didn't show up. Guion was released by the Packers before last season and never latched on with another club. Mar 7 |
| 5 | Dan Williams Out of FBRaiders released NT Dan Williams. The move creates $4.5 million in cap space and leaves behind no dead money. Signed to a "four-year, $25 million" contract in 2015, Williams was excellent in Year 1, but struggled both from a fitness and production standpoint last season. Williams' weight has always been a problem. He turns 30 in June. Someone will surely take a flier on Williams as a run plugger. Apr 18 |
| 6 | Louis Trinca-Pasat Out of FBRams signed Iowa DT Louis Trinca-Pasat. Trinca-Pasat (6'1/290) made 38 starts for the Hawkeyes, compiling 23.5 career tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries. He was voted second-team All-Big 10 by the conference's coaches as a senior. A good athlete for his squatty size, "LTP" ran 4.96 with a 32-inch vertical at the Combine. Trinca-Pasat is small with short arms (31 7/8"), but can shoot gaps and competes hard against the run. May 4 |
| 7 | Terry Williams |
| 8 | Devaunte Sigler Out of FBSteelers signed Jacksonville State DL Devaunte Sigler. Sigler (6'4/298) earned 2014 Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year before dealing with injuries as a senior, logging just 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in his final year at Jacksonville State. Sigler's pre-draft workouts also disappointed, managing a 25-inch vertical, 8-foot-3 broad jump, and sluggish agility scores. Undersized and underproductive lately with sub-NFL-baseline movement ability, Sigler is a long shot for a pro career. Apr 30 |
| 9 | T.J. Barnes |
| 10 | Jacobbi McDaniel Out of FBBrowns signed DT Jacobbi McDaniel from their practice squad. TE Gerell Robinson was cut in a corresponding move. McDaniel is an UDFA rookie out of Florida State. Oct 18 |
| 11 | Iosia Iosia |
| 12 | DeAngelo Brown Out of FBTitans signed Louisville DT DeAngelo Brown. Brown (6’0/312) rebounded from an injury-riddled beginning to his career to lead Louisville in tackles for loss (13) and tally three sacks as a fifth-year senior, earning third-team All-ACC from the conference’s coaches. One of the strongest players in the nation, Brown anchored the Cardinals’ defense at nose tackle, winning with strong hands and frequently splitting double teams. Not invited to the Combine, Brown pumped 36 bench-press reps at the Cardinals’ Pro Day. Brown is a stocky power player who projects as an early-down run stuffer in the Bennie Logan mold. Apr 29 |
| 13 | Sione Fua Out of FBBrowns signed DT Sione Fua. He's taking the roster spot of Armonty Bryant (knee), who was officially placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Sua appeared in 24 games between 2011-12, but made just five total appearances between the Broncos and Panthers last season. He's mere depth unlikely to make it through the end of the season in Cleveland. Oct 14 |
| 14 | Travian Robertson Out of FBRedskins claimed DT Travian Robertson off waivers from Seattle. Robertson will provide depth with Jason Hatcher on I.R. and Chris Baker questionable for Week 17. The Redskins are Robertson's third team this season. Dec 27 |
| 15 | Ricky Lumpkin Out of FBCardinals reached an injury settlement with DT Ricky Lumpkin. Lumpkin has been removed from injured reserve and is now a free agent. He could re-sign with the Cardinals when healthy. Sep 11 |
| 16 | C.J. Wilson Out of FBBears re-signed DT C.J. Wilson. A journeyman who has bounced around the league the last couple years, Wilson played 128 defensive snaps in six games with the Bears last season. He will compete for a rotational role in camp. Mar 20 |
| 17 | Roy Philon |
| 18 | Montori Hughes Out of FBMontori Hughes, Zach Kerr, Jeris Pendleton and Kelcy Quarles will all be "in the mix" for Colts nose tackle snaps behind Josh Chapman. "We have to get stronger up the middle," said GM Ryan Grigson. Kerr played 289 snaps last season to Hughes' 228. The others were non-factors. Indianapolis could have made a play for Vince Wilfork in free agency, but decided to address other needs. The Colts won't be able to make the next step without solidifying their run defense. The Patriots expose it on a yearly basis. Mar 25 |
| 19 | Roy Miller Out of FBEx-Jaguars and Chiefs DT Roy Miller announced his retirement from football. Miller spent eight and a half years in the league as a run stopper. He was arrested on domestic battery charges last November and promptly cut by Kansas City. On Instagram, Miller accused his estranged wife of ending his career. Last week, the wife sought a restraining order against Miller after he allegedly ripped the handle off her car door during a dispute over custody. Jul 1 |
| 20 | Jerrell Powe Out of FBRedskins waived NT Jerrell Powe. Powe suffered a scary heart arrhythmia issue early in camp, but he was able to get back on the field for the final preseason game. Powe has not played a regular season snap since making 16 appearances for the Texans in 2014. Sep 3 |
| 21 | Jasper Coleman |
| 22 | Matt Conrath Out of FBSteelers signed DL Matt Conrath to a reserve/future contract. At 6-foot-7, 306, Conrath possesses the classic build of a 3-4 defensive end. The 25-year-old will spend at least the offseason on Pittsburgh's 90-man roster. Jan 9 |
| 23 | Cam Thomas Out of FBChiefs signed DT Cam Thomas. The eighth-year pro appeared in all 16 games for the Rams last season, playing 391 snaps. He will provide rotational depth in Kansas City if he manages to crack the 53-man roster. Jun 8 |
| 24 | William Campbell Out of FBJets second-year G Will Campbell is wearing a cast on his right hand during OTAs. There have been no announced injuries for Campbell and coach Rex Ryan did not address the injury at a post-OTA press conference. A defensive lineman in college before the Jets transitioned him to guard, Campbell did not play a single snap his rookie season. He is a developmental player. May 31 |
| 25 | Alameda Ta'amu Out of FBCardinals released NT Alameda Ta'amu. He lost out to Rodney Gunter for the starting nose tackle job. Sep 5 |
| 26 | Christo Bilukidi Out of FBRavens re-signed DL Christo Bilukidi to a two-year contract. Ravens management must like what it's seen from Bilukidi on the practice field, because he's failed to earn significant playing time since his 2012 rookie year in Oakland. The 25-year-old will vie for a roster spot in camp. Feb 27 |
| 27 | Mike Thornton |
| 28 | Chigbo Anunoby |
| 29 | Delvon Simmons Out of FBColts signed USC DT Delvon Simmons. Simmons (6'5/298) spent his first two college seasons at Texas Tech and his final two at USC, tallying 20.5 career tackles for loss, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles. He showed plodding athleticism at the Trojans' Pro Day, running 5.46 with an 8-foot-2 broad jump. Simmons offers power and strength, but he isn't going to put pressure on NFL quarterbacks. At best, he'll be a rotational two-down run stopper. May 1 |
| 30 | Tevita Finau Out of FBEagles waived DT Tevita Finau and P Ryan Tydlacka. The Eagles are paring down their roster ahead of training camp. Finau and Tydlacka were undrafted free agents and would have only been practice bodies. Jul 20 |
| 31 | David Carter Out of FBJaguars signed DT David Carter, LB Josh Hull, and WR Kenny Shaw. 26-year-old Carter played just 91 defensive snaps with Dallas last season, but appeared in all 32 games for the Cardinals from 2011-2012. Hull is a five-year veteran that should compete for a role on special teams. A UDFA out of Florida State, Shaw was released by Cleveland last month. Aug 2 |
| 32 | Cameron Botticelli |
| 33 | Chuka Ndulue |
| 34 | Josh Watson |
| 35 | Kyle Rose |
| 36 | Demetris Anderson |
| 37 | Paul Boyette Jr. |
| 38 | Chris Neild Out of FBRedskins NT Chris Neild is undergoing another ACL surgery Thursday. Neild tore the ACL in his right knee during the preseason finale. He also blew out his left knee during the preseason of 2012. It's unfortunate for Neild, as he would have been starting this week as Barry Cofield (ankle) is out. Sep 11 |
| 39 | Isaako Aaitui Out of FBSaints signed DT Isaako Aaitui. Aaitui spent last summer with the Dolphins and Jets, and he registered four tackles and a sack during preseason action. He'll compete for a backup nose tackle spot behind John Jenkins in the Saints' new 3-4 defense. May 16 |
| 40 | Christian Tupou Out of FBCardinals claimed DL Christian Tupou off waivers from the 49ers. A 2013 undrafted free agent, Tupou appeared in five games with the Bears last season. The 25-year-old will provide depth along the defensive line. May 16 |
| 41 | Luther Robinson Out of FBPackers waived DT Luther Robinson. A 2014 undrafted free agent out of Miami, Robinson appeared in five games as a rookie. With the return of DTs B.J. Raji and Letroy Guion, Robinson got squeezed off the Packers' roster. May 11 |
| 42 | Josh Augusta Out of FBPatriots signed Missouri DT Josh Augusta. Augusta (6’4/347) was a massive rotational player on Mizzou’s defensive line, piling up 20 career tackles for loss, four sacks, and two forced fumbles while doubling as a short-yardage lead blocker on offense. Augusta never emerged as a full-time starter due to weight problems, gaining 100 pounds over the course of his career. While Augusta had some positive pass-rush moments in the SEC, he projects as an early-down space eater only. Weighing in at nearly 370 when last season ended, Augusta will have to get his conditioning in order to carve out a meaningful career. Apr 29 |
| MLB | 1 | David Harris Out of FBFormer Jets and Patriots LB David Harris announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons. Harris spent his first 10 seasons with the Jets before finishing his career with the Patriots in 2017. A second-round pick out of Michigan in 2007, Harris was one of the league's better linebackers during his heyday, earning an All-Pro selection in 2009. Harris played sparingly in his final year, logging just 181 snaps over 10 games for New England. He recorded 1,110 tackles, 37 sacks, six interceptions and four fumble recoveries over 164 NFL appearances. He's likely ticketed for the Jets' Ring of Honor. Feb 23 |
| 2 | Rey Maualuga Out of FBFree agent MLB Rey Maualuga visited the Bengals. Maualuga was released from Miami last month after an a battery arrest. He spent the first eight years of career in Cincinnati and could be brought back despite his off-feild issues. The Bengals are desperate for linebacking depth with Vontaze Burfict (concussion) sidelined and Nick Vigil (ankle) on injured reserve. Dec 13 |
| 3 | Dewey McDonald Out of FBSeahawks acquired S Dewey McDonald from the Raiders in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick. A 6-foot, 220-pound safety, McDonald blazed a 4.43 forty coming out of Cal (PA) ahead of the 2014 draft. He'll vie for a roster spot on special teams. Sep 3 |
| 4 | Kenneth Olugbode Out of FBBrowns signed Colorado LB Kenneth Olugbode. Olugbode (6’1/222) made 36 starts at inside linebacker for the Buffaloes, tallying nine career tackles for loss, ten pass breakups, and three interceptions. He only earned honorable mention All-Pac 12 from the conference’s coaches as a senior. Olugbode revealed himself as a below-average athlete at CU’s Pro Day, managing a 4.79 forty and sluggish 7.27 three-cone time. Olugbode is headed for special teams. Apr 30 |
| 5 | Uani' Unga Out of FBGiants waived LB Uani' Unga. Unga missed the entire season with an undisclosed injury. He made three spot starts at middle linebacker for the Giants in 2015. Feb 8 |
| 6 | Paul Dawson Out of FBBengals waived LB Paul Dawson. Dawson was the 99th pick in last year's draft, so the Bengals are admitting this mistake pretty early. He played just 35 defensive snaps as a rookie while also covering kicks. Dawson might re-join the team on the practice squad. Sep 4 |
| 7 | Deontae Skinner Out of FBGiants waived LB Deontae Skinner. Skinner was set to be a restricted free agent, so perhaps the Giants are just giving him a head start on the market. Skinner was just a special teamer with the Giants. Feb 22 |
| 8 | James Laurinaitis Out of FBEx-Rams LB James Laurinaitis is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. In a statement, Laurinaitis said his body had begun to let him down. That's an agonizing moment for any professional football player. The No. 35 overall pick of the 2009 draft, Laurinaitis started the first 112 games of his career. It was an impressive feat, but like A.J. Hawk before him out of Ohio State, Laurinaitis was asked to do far too much. Coach Jeff Fisher treated Laurinaitis as a much better player than he actually was. More tough than anything else, Laurinaitis hangs up his cleats at the age of 30. Apr 11 |
| 9 | Jason Williams Out of FBBucs released/waived LB Jason Williams, TE Cameron Brate, OG Kadeem Edwards, OT Reid Fragel and WR Rannell Hall. All five players "made" the team on Saturday, but are getting cut loose after the Bucs attacked the waiver wire. Williams is a well-traveled veteran, one who hasn't made a start since 2011. Sep 6 |
| 10 | Allen Bradford Out of FBFalcons signed LB Allen Bradford. Bradford finished last season on Seattle's practice squad and has experience in HC Dan Quinn's scheme. He'll try to earn a spot on special teams in Atlanta. Feb 13 |
| 11 | Arthur Brown Out of FBSeahawks signed LB Arthur Brown. Brown split time between Jacksonville and the Jets last season. He was waived in December and spent the final month out of the league. It's a low cost flyer for Seattle. 26-year-old Brown will compete for a backup role. Mar 17 |
| 12 | Nick Moody Out of FBRedskins signed LB Nick Moody. It's the first time we've heard Moody's name in months after facing a four-game suspension and also dealing with legal issues during the offseason. He also worked out for the Chiefs before ultimately choosing to sign with Washington. Moody spent most of 2015 on the Seahawks' practice squad. The Redskins needed an extra body at linebacker after losing Will Compton to a knee injury in Week 14. Dec 13 |
| 13 | Henry Coley |
| 14 | Marshall McFadden Out of FBRams promoted LB Marshall McFadden from the practice squad. He'll take the roster spot of Austin Pettis. McFadden has made five career appearances, four of which came with the Raiders last season. Oct 21 |
| 15 | Nate Boyer Out of FBSeahawks waived LS Nate Boyer. The 34-year-old former Green Beret is a great story, but he was always a long shot to make the final roster. With Tarvaris Jackson (ankle) sidelined, this move was likely to make room for another quarterback. Aug 18 |
| 16 | Shayne Skov Out of FB49ers placed LB Shayne Skov (knee) on injured reserve. A 2015 UDFA, Skov appeared in nine games on special teams. The 49ers promoted S Marcus Ball to replace him on the active roster. Dec 3 |
| 17 | Max Bullough Out of FBNFL suspended Texans LB Max Bullough four games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. The Texans' top reserve inside linebacker, Bullough played 240 snaps last season, making three starts. A former UDFA, Bullough's roster spot is probably safe, but it's never a given when you're a backup facing suspension. May 4 |
| 18 | Jerry Franklin Out of FBChiefs promoted LB Jerry Franklin from the practice squad. S Daniel Sorensen was waived in a corresponding roster move. A special teamer, Franklin made 10 appearances for the Bears last season. Sep 9 |
| 19 | Justin Durant Out of FBCowboys released LB Justin Durant. Signed on the eve of training camp, the 11-year veteran was barely used this season, dealing with injuries and healthy scratches. 2018 will be Durant's age-33 campaign. Dec 26 |
| 20 | Montese Overton Out of FBSeahawks signed East Carolina LB Montese Overton. Overton (6'2/223) earned second-team All-American Athletic Conference as a senior, wrapping his career with 35.5 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks. Albeit an excellent athlete with 4.61 speed and a 10-foot-1 broad jump, Overton is supremely undersized with neither the cover skills to play safety nor the power game to be a full-time linebacker. He'll have to kick tail on special teams to earn an NFL wage. May 1 |
| 21 | Kache Palacio |
| 22 | Jacob Lindsey |
| 23 | Andrew Hudson |
| 24 | Sae Tautu |
| 25 | William Ossai |
| 26 | Jack Lynn |
| 27 | Tank Carder Out of FBBrowns released LB Tank Carder. The move makes room for Mychal Kendricks on the roster. Originally expected to be the starting middle linebacker, Carder missed all of 2017 with a torn ACL. He should latch on somewhere else if he is healthy. Jun 5 |
| 28 | Tony Steward Out of FBPatriots waived LB Tony Steward. Steward lasted less than a month on New England's roster. The 2015 sixth-rounder should resurface as training camp depth. May 11 |
| 29 | Terrance Plummer Out of FBRedskins signed UCF LB Terrance Plummer. Plummer (5'11/231) was a three-year starter at Mike linebacker, tallying 30.5 career tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and four INTs. He was a first-team All-American Athletic Conference pick as a junior and senior. Plummer is small and lacks sideline-to-sideline speed (4.90), but is a playmaking overachiever. He figures to begin his career on special teams and could push for defensive snaps down the line. May 2 |
| 30 | Anthony Harrell |
| 31 | John Lotulelei Out of FBJaguars claimed LB John Lotulelei off waivers from the Seahawks. Lotulelei is just the latest Seahawk to make the 3,000-mile trek to Jacksonville. An undrafted free agent out of UNLV, Lotulelei notched three tackles in two games for Seattle. Oct 3 |
| 32 | Chris Young |
| 33 | Sam Barrington Out of FBBills signed LB Sam Barrington, S Bacarri Rambo, and OL Karim Barton. Barrington has also spent time with the Chiefs and Packers. Turning 27 in October, Barrington will try to make the Bills as a backup and special teamer. Rambo adds playmaking potential but error proneness at free safety. Jul 25 |
| 34 | Donnie Baggs |
| 35 | Steven Daniels Out of FBEagles signed LB Steven Daniels. A seventh-round pick of the Redskins last year, Daniels spent the entire season on I.R. after needing shoulder surgery. He fills the roster spot vacated by Marcus Smith and will compete for a job covering kicks and playing special teams. Jul 26 |
| WLB | 1 | DeAndre Levy |
| 2 | Chris White Out of FBPatriots re-signed LB Chris White. White, 26, doesn't play defense but is a core special teams player. Mar 10 |
| 3 | Larry Dean Out of FBBucs released LB Larry Dean. Dean was signed as a free agent in April after appearing in 61 games for the Vikings the previous four seasons. He was expected to help out on special teams. Sep 4 |
| 4 | James-Michael Johnson Out of FBDolphins re-signed LB James-Michael Johnson. Johnson made five appearances for three different teams last season. A 26-year-old journeyman, Johnson will compete for a roster spot in camp. Mar 10 |
| 5 | A.J. Hawk Out of FBFree agent LB A.J. Hawk acknowledged he's officially retired from football. The No. 5 overall pick in the 2006 draft, Hawk spent his first nine seasons in Green Bay, missing just two games. He then inked a short deal with the Bengals, lasting one season there and appearing in one game for the Falcons last year. Hawk was a decorated college player at Ohio State but was a bit overmatched in the NFL over the last half of his career. Hawk is now getting into broadcasting. Jul 10 |
| 6 | Keith Rivers Out of FBEx-Bengals and Giants LB Keith Rivers is retiring after seven years in the NFL. Rivers was on the Cowboys' 90-man roster. The No. 9 overall pick of the 2008 draft by the Bengals, Rivers had started just 17 games since the end of the 2010 season. He missed all of 2011 with a wrist injury, and broke his jaw as a rookie. Rivers played 192 ineffective snaps for the Bills last season. Jul 30 |
| 7 | Shaan Washington |
| 8 | Brandon Watts Out of FBVikings signed seventh-round LB Brandon Watts to a four-year contract. Watts is an athletic outside linebacker prospect who will initially try to make his mark on special teams. He ran a 4.41 forty at his Pro Day. May 20 |
| 9 | Darreon Herring |
| 10 | Troy Davis Out of FBJets placed LB Troy Davis on injured reserve with a chest injury, ending his season. Davis suffered a severe chest contusion in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. An undrafted rookie out of UCF, Davis had been contributing on special teams. He'll be back to compete for a roster spot next summer. Nov 26 |
| 11 | Darien Harris Out of FBBengals signed Michigan State LB Darien Harris. Harris (5'11/224) spent his first two college seasons covering kicks on special teams before taking over as the Spartans' starting weak-side linebacker for his junior and senior years. He tallied 13 career tackles for loss with two forced fumbles. Harris is too small to play linebacker in the NFL and not athletic enough for safety, managing a 4.79 forty with sluggish agility scores at Michigan State's Pro Day. Harris' NFL ticket will be back on 'teams.' May 1 |
| 12 | Justin Horton |
| 13 | Don Cherry |
| 14 | Dillon Lee Out of FBSaints signed Alabama LB Dillon Lee. Lee (6'4/240) was a reserve linebacker and special teamer for the Crimson Tide, managing 68 career tackles on defense and three interceptions. He generated some buzz at Alabama's Pro Day with solid forty times (4.77, 4.83) and excellent agility scores. Although Lee's college resume is unimpressive, he offers core special teams value and could carve out a career as a No. 4 or 5 linebacker. Apr 30 |
| 15 | Raphael Kirby |
| 16 | Bo Lokombo |
| 17 | Donavin Newsom Out of FB49ers waived LB Donavin Newsom. Newsom suffered a terrifying head and neck injury during a training camp practice last year. Taken off the field in an ambulance, Newsom spent two days in the hospital and dealt with symptoms until December. He was cleared in January and said he wants to continue his career. Apr 30 |
| 18 | Matthew Wells Out of FBRams waived LB Matthew Wells. Receiver J.J. Worton was also cut on Friday. A sixth-round pick of the Patriots in 2015, Wells was traded to the Bears during training camp but couldn't survive the last round of cuts. He signed a futures deal with the Rams after joining the practice squad in November. Jun 24 |
| 19 | Alex Singleton |
| 20 | Torrey Green Out of FBFalcons UDFA rookie LB Torrey Green is being investigated for rape by the Cache County (Uta.) District Attorney's Office. Green played his college ball at Utah State. He's being accused of raping two separate women on two different occasions, and he also allegedly groped a third woman. All the infractions occurred when Green was in college. Amid these allegations, the Falcons waived Green Thursday morning. Aug 4 |
| 21 | Adam Bighill |
| 22 | Jerrell Harris |
| 23 | Darius Eubanks Out of FBBrowns promoted S Darius Eubanks from the practice squad. ILB Brandon Magee was waived in a corresponding move. Eubanks is a safety prospect out of Georgia Southern at 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds. Oct 26 |
| 24 | Travis Long Out of FBEagles OLB Travis Long is out for the season with a torn left ACL. It's Long's second left-ACL tear in the last year. He'll be placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Long is a former UDFA out of Washington State. Aug 3 |
| 25 | Marquis Spruill Out of FBFalcons waived LB Marquis Spruill. The No. 168 overall pick of last year's draft, Spruill missed his entire rookie season with a torn ACL. Spruill's odds of ever appearing in a regular season game are looking long. Aug 24 |
| 26 | Justin Anderson Out of FBGiants signed LB Justin Anderson off thier practice squad. OT Charles Brown was waived in a corresponding move. Anderson will help out on special teams if active. Nov 22 |
| 27 | James Davidson |
| 28 | Courtland Clavette |
| 29 | Nick Usher |
| 30 | Lucas Wacha |
| 31 | Shaheed Salmon |
| 32 | Abner Logan |
| 33 | Tyler Gray |
| 34 | Jared Koster |
| 35 | Connor Harris Out of FBJets signed Lindenwood LB Connor Harris. Harris (5’11/242) was a prolific producer at the Division II level, recording an NCAA-record 633 career tackles as a 48-of-48 game starter and earning the 2016 Cliff Harris Award as the National Small-College Defensive Player of the Year. Harris even dabbled at quarterback (7 rushing TDs), punter (37.3-yard average), and placekicker (12-of-12 on PATs) at Lindenwood. Unfortunately, Harris tested as a 21st-percentile athlete with 4.73 speed at the Combine. Harris is ticketed for special teams in the NFL, and could even get a look at fullback. Apr 29 |
| 36 | D.J. Lynch |
| SLB | 1 | Lawrence Timmons |
| 2 | Victor Butler Out of FBGiants released LB Victor Butler. His release will make room for S Stevie Brown. Butler is suspended the first four games of the season. Aug 31 |
| 3 | Ashlee Palmer Out of FBGiants released LB Ashlee Palmer. Palmer was signed in late August as insurance for Jon Beason (knee). His release likely means the Giants feel good about Beason's status for Week 1. Sep 5 |
| 4 | James Gaines |
| 5 | Michael Mauti Out of FBSaints released LB Michael Mauti. Mauti appeared in 11 games with the Saints last year, but played just 62 defensive snaps. He should resurface in a special teams role. May 16 |
| 6 | Jake Ganus Out of FBVikings signed Georgia LB Jake Ganus. Ganus (6'2/232) spent one year at Georgia after transferring from UAB, leading the Bulldogs with 102 tackles (5 TFL) and catching two interceptions. Ganus' athletic deficiencies showed up at the UGA Pro Day, running 4.85 with a 9-foot-5 broad jump. In addition to his modest athleticism, Ganus' short arms (29") limit him in coverage and he doesn't pack thump as a run stopper. Ganus will have to earn his NFL keep on special teams. May 2 |
| 7 | Jo-Lonn Dunbar Out of FBSaints signed LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar. Dunbar was released by the Rams on Tuesday. Dunbar was a longtime contributor for both St. Louis and New Orleans, but he'll be little more than end-of-bench depth for Rob Ryan's defense. Oct 29 |
| 8 | Quentin Groves Out of FBFormer second-round pick Quentin Groves passed away at the age of 32 after suffering a heart attack. Selected by the Jaguars in 2008, Groves also spent time with the Raiders, Cardinals, Browns, Titans, and Bills in his eight-year career. He was released by the Bills last September at final cuts. Groves underwent heart surgery before the 2008 draft after it was discovered he had Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome during medical tests at the NFL Combine. It is unclear if his medical condition contributed to his death. We wish his family the best in this difficult time. Oct 15 |
| 9 | Shea McClellin Out of FBFree agent LB Shea McClellin said he is focused on being a coach for now. Released by the Patriots in March after spending all of 2017 on the sidelines with a concussion, McClellin did not rule out a return to the NFL, but it sounds like he is content coaching high-school ball this season. "I've learned to never say never, there's always a chance that I could still play again," McClellin said, "but for now all my focus is on coaching high school." McClellin is currently the linebackers coach at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. May 29 |
| 10 | Danny Lansanah Out of FBDolphins signed LB Danny Lansanah. The soon-to-be 31-year-old wasn't tendered an offer as a restricted free agent with the Bucs earlier this offseason. He has experience at all three linebacker spots in a 4-3 defense and can also contribute on special teams. Aug 3 |
| 11 | J.T. Thomas Out of FBGiants placed LB J.T. Thomas on injured reserve. Thomas was activated off the PUP list in August, but apparently isn't over the severe knee injury that ended his 2016. He had yet to play a snap on defense this season. This is Thomas' age-29 season. It's possible he's eventually cut loose with an injury settlement. Sep 28 |
| 12 | Josh McNary Out of FBJaguars signed LB Josh McNary, formerly of the Colts. McNary doesn't play much on defense, but he's a standout on special teams. Mar 16 |
| 13 | Mike Moore |
| 14 | Zeek Bigger |
| 15 | Tyler Starr Out of FBFalcons signed seventh-round OLB Tyler Starr to a four-year contract. The Falcons need pass-rush help, and Starr tied the University of South Dakota's career record for sacks (27). Unfortunately, Starr is a limited athlete (4.94 forty, 9-foot-8 broad jump) and is most likely to help on special teams. May 18 |
| 16 | Mike Mohamed Out of FBSaints signed ILB Mike Mohamed, formerly of the Texans. Mohamed strained his calf in the preseason and spent four week on the Texans' I.R. list before being released with a three-week injury settlement. Now healthy, Mohamed will help on special teams and potentially see snaps on defense after receiving strong marks for his run defense last season. Nov 4 |
| 17 | Myke Tavarres |
| 18 | Ronald Powell Out of FBSaints rookie OLB Ronald Powell rotated in with the first-team defense at OTAs. Powell is behind Junior Galette, Parys Haralson, and Victor Butler for snaps in the Saints' base defense, but has potential to make a rookie-year impact as a situational pass rusher. At 6'3/237, he's a strong fit in DC Rob Ryan's 3-4 scheme. Haralson is expected to be the early-down starter on the strong side, so Powell will need to beat out Butler for a sub-package role. Jun 6 |
| 19 | Lamar Louis |
| 20 | Jimmie Gilbert Out of FB49ers signed Colorado OLB Jimmie Gilbert. Gilbert (6’4/231) made 24 starts at 3-4 outside linebacker for the Buffaloes, tallying 31 career tackles for loss, 20 sacks, and nine forced fumbles. He earned third-team All-America honors in 2016. Still snubbed for a Combine invite, Gilbert showed plus athleticism with a 4.68 forty, 37-inch vertical, and 10-foot broad jump at Colorado’s Pro Day. While undersized by NFL edge-player standards, Gilbert offers long arms (34 1/8") and impressive pursuit speed on tape. He could earn an early role on special teams and could develop into a sub-package rusher down the line. Apr 29 |
| 21 | Darius English Out of FBFalcons signed South Carolina LB Darius English. English (6’5/248) served as a rotational rusher his first three seasons before breaking out as a fifth-year senior for team highs in tackles for loss (13), sacks (9), and forced fumbles (2). Not invited to the Combine, English showed well in the vertical (35") and broad (10’9") jumps at the Gamecocks’ Pro Day, but underwhelmed in the forty (4.84) and three-cone drill (7.36). English shows almost no run-defense capability on film and must add strength, but he offers long arms (35 1/8") and pass-coverage skills when asked to run with tailbacks in the flat. He is an intriguing flier pickup with some upside. May 1 |
| 22 | Ladell Fleming |
| 23 | Brooks Ellis Out of FBPatriots signed Arkansas LB Brooks Ellis. Ellis (6’2/240) made 41 starts at Arkansas, amassing 22.5 TFLs, two forced fumbles and four interceptions. He graduated as the first ever two-time first team Academic All-American in Arkansas history. A good college player who draws pluses for smarts and reliability, Ellis’ athleticism is sub-NFL caliber with 4.79 speed. He played special teams in three of his four college seasons and could have a future there. May 6 |
| 24 | Keshaun Malone |
| 25 | Travis Feeney Out of FBSteelers waived OLB Travis Feeney. Feeney was the 220th pick in April's draft. He's a candidate for the taxi squad. Sep 3 |
| 26 | Xzavier Dickson Out of FBPatriots signed No. 253 overall pick OLB Xzavier Dickson to a four-year contract. Dickson was highly productive as a senior for Alabama, but showed sub-par athleticism at the Combine, clocking 4.74 with a 29.5-inch vertical and 8-foot-4 broad jump. He needs to improve his run defense to have any shot at lasting in the big leagues. The practice squad should be his home as a rookie. May 7 |
| 27 | Markus Pierce-Brewster |
| 28 | Jared Barber |
| 29 | Justin Jackson |
| 30 | Josh Kaddu Out of FBDolphins waive LB Josh Kaddu. The Miami Herald reported in April that the Dolphins had "high hopes" for the 2012 fifth-rounder, but they apparently soured, as Kaddu had yet to play a snap on defense. He could just be a victim of the numbers game along Miami's stout defensive line. It's possible he'll be stashed on the practice squad. Oct 21 |
| 31 | Travis Lewis Out of FBVikings waived LB Travis Lewis. A core special teamer, the Vikings signed Lewis on the opening day of free agency, so his release is surprising. Lewis served a four-game PED ban in 2014 before having his best season in 2015. He should land on his feet. Jun 16 |
| 32 | Bjoern Werner Out of FBFree agent DE/OLB Bjoern Werner worked out for the Saints on Tuesday. The first-round bust has generated very little interest since he couldn't even make it to final cuts with the Jaguars. Oct 11 |
| 33 | Mister Alexander Out of FBSeahawks waived ILB Mister Alexander. Alexander lasted three months on Seattle's roster. The Seahawks needed to clear a spot after signing UDFA Kasen Williams. Alexander hasn't appeared in an NFL game since 2012. Jun 12 |
| 34 | Ka'Lial Glaud |
| 35 | Antonio Longino |
| 36 | Gionni Paul Out of FBBengals signed Utah LB Gionni Paul. Paul (5’10, 231) is an extreme longshot lacking in both size and speed (4.97 forty at Utah's Pro Day). For comparison sake, consider the case of Arizona LB Scooby Wright, the posterboy for diminutive linebackers in this class who fell to the Browns at the end of RD. 7. Wright was far more productive than Paul when on the field and is also two inches taller, 10 pounds heavier and a tenth of a second faster in the forty. May 13 |
| 37 | Matt Robinson |
| 38 | Jayson DiManche Out of FB49ers signed LB Jayson DiManche. DiManche spent part of the offseason in San Francisco, but didn't make it to training camp. He'll give the 49ers a camp body with WLB Malcolm Smith (chest) sidelined. Aug 5 |
| 39 | Ivan McLennan |
| 40 | Cameron Lawrence |
| ILB | 1 | Jerrell Freeman |
| 2 | D'Qwell Jackson Out of FBColts released ILB D'Qwell Jackson. The move creates $5.5 million in cap space, and was fully expected after the declining Jackson missed the final four games of 2016 serving a PED suspension. Jackson was a durable, every-down player his three years in Indy, but routinely served up sub-replacement performance. Going on 34, he's likely to struggle for guaranteed money on the open market. Feb 9 |
| 3 | Curtis Lofton Out of FBFree agent ILB Curtis Lofton is recovering from offseason knee and ankle surgeries but hopes to play this season. It doesn't sound like anything too serious, simply your run-of-the-mill cleanup procedures. Lofton just turned 30 earlier this month and was released by the Raiders back in March. Earlier in his career, he was a quality run stopper. Jun 23 |
| 4 | Nate Irving Out of FBColts released ILB Nate Irving. This comes as a surprise as Irving was expected to start at inside linebacker opposite D'Qwell Jackson. Now it appears that role will be filled by Sio Moore, assuming he can shake off a nagging hamstring injury. Despite injury red flags, the 28-year-old should resurface quickly. Sep 3 |
| 5 | Daryl Washington Out of FBBleacher Report's Jason Cole reports the Cowboys are doing their "homework" on free agent ILB Daryl Washington. Linebacker is not as big of a need as it has been in the past for the Cowboys, but Washington was a Pro Bowler before being suspended for three seasons. Dallas has also been ready and willing to take chances on players with baggage in recent years. This match makes some sense. May 23 |
| 6 | Erin Henderson Out of FBThe Jets declined ILB Erin Henderson's $2.6 million option, making him an unrestricted free agent. He'll officially hit free agency on March 9. Henderson was due a $250,000 roster bonus on Wednesday, but the Jets declined to pay it after mysteriously placing him on the non-football/injury list last October. Turning 31 in July, Henderson's NFL future is entirely unclear. He has a history of alcohol issues. Feb 25 |
| 7 | Glenn Carson Out of FBCardinals signed Penn State LB Glenn Carson. Carson (6-foot-2 5/8, 238) was a three-year starter at inside linebacker for the Nittany Lions, leading the team in tackles (90) as a senior while posting four tackles for loss and a sack. An average athlete (4.70 forty, 9-foot-10 broad jump) for being so undersized, Carson projects as a special teamer and reserve inside 'backer for the Cardinals. May 11 |
| 8 | Cory James |
| 9 | David Talley |
| 10 | Josh Mauga Out of FBChiefs released ILB Josh Mauga. Mauga was a starter in 2014-15, but missed all of 2016 with a shoulder injury. He languished on the open market until July, and didn't show enough in the first five weeks of camp to earn a roster spot. Now on the wrong side of 30, Mauga's career could be winding down. Aug 28 |
| 11 | David Hawthorne Out of FBBills signed ILB David Hawthorne, formerly of the Saints. It's another indication that the Bills are worried about Reggie Ragland's injury. Like fellow signing Brandon Spikes, Hawthorne is a two-down run stuffer at inside linebacker. Hawthorne just isn't as good at it as Spikes. Aug 7 |
| 12 | Kenny Demens Out of FBCardinals placed LB Kenny Demens on injured reserve with a torn ACL, ending his season. Demens was a special teamer. The move allowed the Cardinals to clear roster room for new situational pass rusher Dwight Freeney. Oct 13 |
| 13 | Neiron Ball Out of FBRaiders placed ILB Neiron Ball (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. A fifth-round rookie from Florida, Ball made a pair of starts before going down, amassing seven tackles and a sack. Ball's knee woes date back years; he underwent microfracture surgery in November of 2014 and has a litany of medical red flags. Ball will return to compete for a roster spot in 2016. Dec 12 |
| 14 | Jamari Lattimore Out of FBBills signed LB Jamari Lattimore. The former Packer lasted one season with the Jets, managing just two tackles on 57 defensive snaps. The Bills have one of the thinnest linebacking corps in the league, so it is not out of the question Lattimore earns a role. He also brings some value on special teams. May 31 |
| 15 | Spencer Paysinger Out of FBJets signed LB Spencer Paysinger, formerly of the Dolphins. He's the domino after the release of longtime ILB David Harris. 29-year-old Paysinger (on June 28) played 334 snaps for Miami last season and will compete for a depth and special teams job with tanking Gang Green. Jun 9 |
| 16 | Zaviar Gooden Out of FBLions signed LB Zaviar Gooden. A 2013 third-round pick by the Titans, Gooden missed all of 2015 with a torn hamstring. He's played 234 career snaps. Gooden will be a long shot to crack the Lions' 53-man roster. May 2 |
| 17 | Brad Jones Out of FBNewly-signed LB Brad Jones could play on the outside for the Eagles. Jones came into the league as an outside linebacker and recorded 4 sacks and 10 hurries in limited snaps as a rookie. The Eagles have a glut of inside linebackers after selecting Jordan Hicks in the third round, and Jones struggled on the inside with the Packers the last two seasons. His main role will be on special teams, but Jones could compete for a situational role on the outside. May 2 |
| 18 | Jeff Luc Out of FBDolphins signed Cincinnati LB Jeff Luc. Luc (6'0/251) spent two seasons with the Bearcats after transferring from Florida State, piling up 16.5 tackles for loss, eight forced fumbles, and eight sacks. He ran 4.57/4.61 at the UC Pro Day, adding a 34-inch vertical and 8-foot-10 broad jump. A violent downhill player with very little ability to move laterally, Luc projects as a two-down thumper. There has been some discussion of an NFL team moving Luc to fullback, where his contact-seeking approach could be a nice fit. May 2 |
| 19 | Sio Moore Out of FBTexans released ILB Sio Moore. A hamstring injury hampered him throughout training camp. Moore logged 411 snaps over eight games for the Colts and Cardinals last season. The 27-year-old has been with five franchises since arriving as a third-round pick in 2013. Sep 1 |
| 20 | Quentin Gause |
| 21 | Frank Shannon |
| 22 | Justin Tuggle |
| 23 | Taiwan Jones |
| 24 | Kaelin Burnett Out of FBTitans re-signed LB Kaelin Burnett to a one-year contract. Burnett appeared in five games for the Titans last year, amassing three tackles. The 26-year-old will try to earn a roster spot on special teams. Apr 20 |
| 25 | Kevin Reddick Out of FBSaints waived or released LB Kevin Reddick, CB Rod Sweeting, QB Logan Kilgore, OG Manese Foketi, DE George Uko, and DL Rufus Johnson. Reddick made the team as an UDFA out of UNC last season and was a special teams stalwart. He didn't progress this summer and was burned on defense. Reddick should get another look. Johnson was a sixth-round pick last year. Aug 26 |
| 26 | Reggie Northrup |
| OLB | 1 | Manny Lawson Out of FBNFL suspended free agent OLB Manny Lawson two games for violating the league's policy on domestic violence. Lawson was only expected to get a one-game suspension, but he'll be out until at least Week 4. He hasn't had any interest since getting released from Buffalo at final cuts. 32-year-old Lawson should eventually resurface in a sub-package role. Sep 16 |
| 2 | Willie Young |
| 3 | Jarvis Jones Out of FBCardinals released OLB Jarvis Jones with an injury settlement. The first-round disappointment couldn't revive his career in Cardinals camp. An outside 'backer who can't get after the passer and turns 28 in October, Jones is going to have trouble drumming up interest on the open market. The Cardinals also waived or released WR Carlton Agudosi, DT Peli Anau, LB Alex Bazzie, LB Cap Capi, CB Jarrell Carter, TE Gerald Christian, CB Gump Hayes, WR Krishawn Hogan, OG Dorian Johnson, OG Kaleb Johnson, LB Tre’Von Johnson, LB Ryan Langford, P Richie Leone, CB Ryan Lewis, OT Jonathan McLaughlin, S Harlan Miller, DT David Moala, C Daniel Munyer, OT Givens Price, WR Jeremy Ross, TE Ricky Seals-Jones, CB Sojourn Shelton, DT Ed Stinson, RB James Summers, DT Pasoni Tasini, OG Cole Toner, TE Hakeem Valles and LB Terence Waugh. Sep 2 |
| 4 | Kevin Dodd |
| 5 | Jonathan Newsome Out of FBFree agent OLB Jonathan Newsome is headed to the CFL. The former Colt will play for the Saskatchewan Roughriders this season. Newsome enjoyed a solid rookie year (6.5 sacks) but was nonexistent in 2015 and was finally cut following an offseason arrest for marijuana possession. If Newsome decides to return to the NFL at any point, he'll have to serve a one-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Jun 3 |
| 6 | Randell Johnson Out of FBBills waived LB Randell Johnson. The 2014 seventh-rounder failed to progress in year three after being tried at several positions, including defensive end, inside linebacker, and outside linebacker over the years. Johnson is probably a special teamer at best. Sep 2 |
| 7 | Tamba Hali |
| 8 | Gerald Rivers Out of FBJaguars claimed DE Gerald Rivers off waivers from the Rams. An undrafted rookie out of Ole Miss, Rivers appeared in two games for the Rams. He's being acquired with an eye toward 2014, not the final two games of this season. Dec 16 |
| 9 | Dezman Moses Out of FBChiefs re-signed OLB Dezman Moses to a one-year deal. Moses missed all of last season on injured reserve. He appeared in 13 games with Kansas City in 2013. Moses will compete for a backup/special teams role. Mar 7 |
| 10 | Jason Neill |
| 11 | IK Enemkpali Out of FBRaiders signed DE IK Enemkpali to a one-year contract. The noted Geno Smith puncher spent 2016 on injured reserve (ACL) for the Bills. He appeared in 11 games in 2015. Without Rex Ryan around to send Enemkpali out as a pre-game captain for trolling purposes, Enemkpali doesn't figure to make any 2017 noise. Aug 3 |
| 12 | Dan Skuta Out of FBBears signed OLB Dan Skuta, formerly of the Jaguars. Released by the Jaguars last month, Skuta also visited the Patriots. The 31-year-old played for Bears DC Vic Fangio in San Francisco in 2013-14 and is being brought to Chicago to compete for a depth and special teams job. May 8 |
| 13 | Justin Staples |
| 14 | Sage Harold |
| 15 | Diaheem Watkins |
| 16 | Corey Lemonier Out of FB49ers waived OLB Corey Lemonier. A 2013 third-rounder, Lemonier appeared in at least 10 games each of the past three seasons, but made only two starts for last year's depth-challenged team. A supposed pass rusher, he has one career sack. Lemonier turns 25 in November. Sep 3 |
| 17 | Jarius Wynn Out of FBBills waived DE/OLB Jarius Wynn, C Ronald Patrick, and CB Bud Noel. Wynn spent the early spring trying to shed weight in order to switch from defensive end to linebacker. Patrick and Noel were roster fodder. May 2 |
| 18 | Stansly Maponga Out of FBGiants signed DE Stansly Maponga off the Falcons practice squad. He replaces Damontre Moore. Maponga played in 24 games his first two years, but has yet to appear in a game this season. Dec 12 |
| CB | 1 | Tracy Porter Out of FBFree agent CB Tracy Porter was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana, distribution of schedule II drugs, and domestic battery on Tuesday night. Porter allegedly grabbed his girlfriend by the arm and throat in an incident on October 5. Now 31, Porter is apparently attending truck driving school after being cut by the Bears back in April. He has played his final NFL snap. Oct 11 |
| 2 | Sean Smith |
| 3 | Leodis McKelvin Out of FBFree agent CB Leodis McKelvin worked out for the Browns on Tuesday. The longtime Bill made 12 starts for the Eagles in 2016 but was out of the league in 2017. The 0-16 Browns are casting about for talent anywhere they can find it. 2018 will be McKelvin's age-33 season. Jan 30 |
| 4 | Bashaud Breeland |
| 5 | Antonio Cromartie Out of FBEx-Chargers and Jets CB Antonio Cromartie announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL. Cromartie has been out of the league since being cut by the Colts four games into the 2016 season but had never officially retired. A first-round pick by the Chargers in the 2006 draft, Cromartie earned four Pro Bowl nods including three straight from 2012-14 and a First Team All-Pro selection in 2007. The corner also set the record for the longest play in NFL history by returning a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown in 2007, a mark since matched by Cordarrelle Patterson. Cromartie finishes his career with 31 interceptions, five fumble recoveries, and six touchdown returns. Mar 5 |
| 6 | Keenan Lewis Out of FBFree agent Keenan Lewis is negotiating a settlement with the Saints in an injury grievance he filed against the team. The Saints released Lewis before the 2016 season after he battled numerous hip injuries. He has undergone multiple operations since and publicly stated the Steelers discovered a "failed surgery" when he visited with them last season. CB Delvin Breaux missed most of training camp last year with a leg injury team doctors diagnosed as a contusion before a second opinion showed a broken fibula. The Saints have since fired team doctors Deryck Jones and Misty Suri. Apr 17 |
| 7 | Jeremy Lane |
| 8 | Brandon Flowers Out of FBFormer Chiefs and Chargers CB Brandon Flowers is retiring after nine seasons in the NFL. A second-round pick in 2008, Flowers spent the first six seasons of his career with the Chiefs before signing on with the Chargers for the final three. Flowers has a lengthy concussion history that likely is playing a large role in this decision. Flowers, 31, met with the Cardinals last month and also spoke with the Steelers and Patriots. Flowers went to one Pro Bowl and picked off 21 passes. Aug 7 |
| 9 | Ron Brooks Out of FBEagles released CB Ron Brooks. A coach's pet to DC Jim Schwartz from their Buffalo days, Brooks is no longer needed after the acquisition of CB Ronald Darby. It'll be Darby and Jalen Mills as the starters, with Patrick Robinson coming in as the nickel. Brooks, 28 in October, suffered a torn quad midway through last season. Aug 30 |
| 10 | Chris Houston Out of FBEx-Lions and Falcons CB Chris Houston is retiring after eight years in the league. Houston was in camp with the Panthers. He spent 2014 out of the league as he recovered from a toe injury. Two months shy of his 31st birthday, Houston was a playmaker for the Lions from 2011-13, but struggled with injuries. Aug 4 |
| 11 | Tim Jennings Out of FBBuccaneers released CB Tim Jennings. Cut by two cornerback-needy teams in Chicago and Tampa Bay since the end of August, Jennings appears to be all out of gas at age 31. Nov 9 |
| 12 | Cortland Finnegan Out of FBSaints released CB Cortland Finnegan. Finnegan made it 25 days on the Saints' roster. Now 32, Finnegan appeared to have nothing left in five appearances for the Panthers last season. Sep 6 |
| 13 | Nolan Carroll Out of FBFree agent CB Nolan Carroll worked out for the Saints on Tuesday. New Orleans also took a look at LB Jayrone Elliott, DE Malliciah Goodman and DE George Johnson. The Saints could be looking to add a cornerback with Marshon Lattimore (ankle) banged up, though they already re-signed Sterling Moore earlier this week. Carroll has yet to find a team since being let go by Dallas in mid-October, though he did work out for the Redskins last month. Nov 21 |
| 14 | Cortez Allen Out of FBSteelers released CB Cortez Allen. The Steelers are finally admitting defeat after signing Allen to a ludicrous five-year, $26 million extension in 2014. Allen missed all but one game last season while battling knee issues and struggled mightily the year before. Cutting Allen saves the Steelers $1.7 million in cap space. With Allen and Antwon Blake out of the picture, Ross Cockrell will move into a starting role opposite William Gay. Apr 15 |
| 15 | Darrelle Revis Out of FBDarrelle Revis will sign a one-day contract to officially retire as a Jet on Tuesday. Revis won a Super Bowl with New England and also spent a year each with Tampa Bay and Kansas City, but he'll always be most remembered for his time with the Jets. The former Pitt Panther was so feared during his prime that commentators called his side of the field "Revis Island." Revis logged 25 interceptions during his eight-year tenure with the Jets, which also included five Pro Bowl nods. The 33-year-old will be enshrined in Canton someday. Jul 20 |
| 16 | Mohammed Seisay Out of FBSeahawks acquired CB Mohammed Seisay from the Lions in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2016. A former UDFA out of Nebraska, Seisay played 30 defensive snaps for Detroit last season but was more active on special teams. The condition of the draft pick almost certainly depends on whether Seisay makes the Seahawks' 53. Aug 2 |
| 17 | Cariel Brooks |
| 18 | Bill Bentley Out of FBLions waived CB Bill Bentley. The 2012 third-rounder appeared in two games after re-signing with the Lions in November. Bentley turns 27 in May. Dec 29 |
| 19 | Delvin Breaux |
| 20 | Adam Jones |
| 21 | Justin Gilbert Out of FBFree agent CB Justin Gilbert's suspension has been increased from four games to one year. The increased ban effectively ends 25-year-old Gilbert's career. The No. 8 overall pick of the 2014 draft turns 26 in November. Jun 20 |
| 22 | Brandon Dixon Out of FBBuccaneers signed CB Brandon Dixon off their practice squad. DB Quinton Pointer was waived in a corresponding move. A sixth-round pick of the Jets, Dixon will serve as the fourth corner for the Buccaneers when active. Sep 6 |
| 23 | Bradley Fletcher Out of FBPatriots released CB Bradley Fletcher. Fletcher played 68 snaps in the Patriots' first two games, but was benched after Week 2. He was also sidelined with a minor hamstring injury. Malcolm Butler, Tarell Brown, Logan Ryan, and Justin Coleman will remain New England's top four corners. Fletcher shouldn't resurface as more than sub-package depth. Oct 10 |
| 24 | Zackary Bowman Out of FBDolphins waived CB Zackary Bowman. A 31-year-old gunner, Bowman will hunt for special teams work. Nov 24 |
| 25 | Alfonzo Dennard Out of FBFree agent CB Alfonzo Dennard has been sentenced to five days in a Nebraska jail for violating his probation. It's the 26-year-old's third violation of his probation. This time, it's for failing an alcohol test. Dennard's legal troubles all stem from punching a Lincoln, Neb. police officer one week before the 2012 draft. Dennard hasn't played this season. Dec 16 |
| 26 | R.J. Stanford Out of FBLions signed CB R.J. Stanford. Stanford beat out fellow tryout players Javier Arenas and Ethan Davis to land the 90th spot on the Lions' roster. He'll replace Bill Bentley as depth for a unit headlined by Darius Slay and Rashean Mathis. Stanford has appeared in 46 career games across a five-year career, starting once. Jul 28 |
| 27 | Kayvon Webster |
| 28 | Alan Ball Out of FBCardinals signed CB Alan Ball. Now 31, Ball's play fell off a cliff for the Bears last season. Anyone with Ball's pedigree can't be categorically ruled out from cracking the 53-man roster, but he's likely just a camp body. Aug 4 |
| 29 | Chris Cook Out of FBThe Ravens are hosting CB Chris Cook for a free agent visit. Cook has long arms, great size, and ample straight-line speed, but he's never been an effective cover corner. The Ravens may be updating their emergency list after dealing with seemingly countless cornerback injuries in 2014. Aug 6 |
| 30 | Lardarius Webb |
| 31 | Brandon Boykin Out of FBRavens signed CB Brandon Boykin. The Ravens were down a body at cornerback after losing Tavon Young (ACL) for the season. Specifically, they were down a nickel corner. Boykin has lots of experience in the slot, a spot he's played well in the past. Boykin's career has somewhat mysteriously gone south. Traded from the Eagles to the Steelers following the 2014 season, Boykin couldn't get on the field in Pittsburgh. He bounced around last offseason before ending up on the Bears' injured reserve with a pec issue. He turns 27 in June. Jun 5 |
| 32 | Ri'Shard Anderson |
| 33 | Kyle Arrington Out of FBRavens released/failed physical CB Kyle Arrington. The 2008 UDFA missed all of 2016 with a concussion. He's apparently still not healthy. Two months shy of his 31st birthday, Arrington made four starts for the Ravens in 2015, but struggled. Arrington was a starter for the Patriots from 2010-13. Jun 5 |
| 34 | Darrin Walls Out of FBLions signed CB Darrin Walls, formerly of the Jets. Walls played just 120 snaps on defense last season for the Jets, but he was a contributor on special teams. He should fill a similar role in Detroit while providing depth at corner. Walls also has experience at safety. Mar 29 |
| 35 | Isaiah Frey Out of FBCowboys signed DBs Isaiah Frey and Dax Swanson. Frey has bounced around the league. His last appearance came in 2014. He's just a camp body. Jun 13 |
| 36 | Antwon Blake Out of FBGiants signed CB Antwon "Valentino" Blake, formerly of the Titans. Perennially one of the NFL's most-burnt corners, Blake keeps getting chances for reasons unbeknownst. Ideally for the G-Men, he won't make the final 53. Mar 20 |
| 37 | Dwayne Gratz Out of FBEagles released CB Dwayne Gratz. QB Dane Evans was signed in a corresponding move. A former third-round pick of the Jaguars, Gratz was signed last December by the Eagles and stuck around through the offseason program, so it is somewhat surprising he was let go just before camp. He will likely latch on somewhere else. Jul 23 |
| 38 | Dax Swanson Out of FBPatriots signed second-year S Dax Swanson and Utah DL L.T. Tuipulotu, and released WR Greg Orton and S Jeremy Deering. Signed by Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent after the 2013 draft, Swanson spent time on both the Colts' and 49ers' practice squads in 2013. Swanson does not have elite measurables, but he showed some ball-hawking skills while at Sam Houston State. He will try to establish himself as a special teams player in New England. May 22 |
| 39 | Jumal Rolle Out of FBBills signed CB Jumal Rolle. Rolle was released from the Cardinals last month with an injury settlement. He's an end-of-the-roster flier after missing 2016 with a torn Achilles. Rolle adds depth following Buffalo's trade of Ronald Darby. Aug 12 |
| 40 | Darren Woodard |
| FS | 1 | Dwight Lowery Out of FBChargers released FS Dwight Lowery. This comes as a surprise. Lowery started 16 games last season, finishing with an interception and a fumble return touchdown, and started the third preseason game. Still, it seems like the Chargers decided to go with Tre Boston at free safety. Lowery should be able to find another job. Sep 2 |
| 2 | Isa Abdul-Quddus Out of FBDolphins released/failed physical S Isa Abdul-Quddus. It's a bitter ending to Abdul-Quddus' time in Miami, as he was a playmaker his lone year in South Beach. Abdul-Quddus "stretched a nerve" in his neck in Week 16, and has yet to be cleared. The fact that the Dolphins are throwing in the towel so early in the offseason does not bode well for Abdul-Quddus' NFL future. Per reporter Joe Schad, he's expected to miss the 2017 season. Mar 9 |
| 3 | George Iloka |
| 4 | Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie |
| 5 | Robert Blanton Out of FBCowboys released S Robert Blanton. Blanton is a veteran with starting experience and an asset on special teams, so it is somewhat surprising he could not carve out a role in the Cowboys' questionable secondary. Sep 2 |
| 6 | Winston Guy Out of FBColts released S Winston Guy. Guy was providing depth at the back end of Indy's extraordinarily-thin secondary. He was no longer needed with Clayton Geathers back to full health. Sep 20 |
| 7 | Josh Furman Out of FBBroncos signed No. 252 overall pick LB/DB Josh Furman to a four-year, $2.33 million contract. One of the final picks of the draft, Furman will have to shine on special teams this summer to earn a spot on the Broncos' 53-man roster. May 14 |
| 8 | Daimion Stafford Out of FBSteelers signed S Daimion Stafford and LS Kameron Canaday. P A.J. Hughes was waived in a corresponding move. Stafford was solid in 614 defensive snaps for the Titans last season. He is a good signing at this point in the offseason. May 30 |
| 9 | Ed Reynolds Out of FBBrowns released S Ed Reynolds with an injury designation. Reynolds went down early in training camp with a serious knee injury. He was likely given an injury settlement. Cleveland also cut DL Cam Johnson. Aug 29 |
| 10 | Pierre Warren |
| 11 | Quintin Demps Out of FBBears released S Quintin Demps. Signed to a "three-year, $13.5 million" contract last March, Demps played only three games before landing on injured reserve with a broken arm. His release creates $3.26 million in cap space. Going on 33, Demps will be hunting for his fourth team in six years in free agency. Feb 26 |
| 12 | Kenny Phillips Out of FBFree agent S Kenny Phillips admits his playing career is over. "It wasn’t tough to come to grips with it because physically I can’t," Phillips said. "It wasn’t like, ‘OK you’re not good enough.’ Physically it hurts to do this and it hurts to do that. It was a like a no-brainer." Phillips was a 2008 first-rounder of the Giants and spent five seasons with them, winning a Super Bowl. He also signed contracts with the Eagles and Saints, but was never the same due to numerous severe knee injuries. Phillips has returned to college at Miami. Jul 6 |
| 13 | Bacarri Rambo Out of FBBills released S Bacarri Rambo. A sixth-round pick of the Redskins in 2013, this was Rambo's second stint in Buffalo after starting eight games in 2015. The Bills also cut ties with OL Karim Barton, DE Jake Metz, RB Cedric O’Neal, CB Jumal Rolle, and WR Rashad Ross. Aug 29 |
| 14 | Dion Bailey Out of FBS Dion Bailey left the Jets' Week 4 game with an elbow injury and is probable to return. The Jets claimed Bailey off waivers from the Seahawks earlier this week. When he returns, he'll back up Calvin Pryor at strong safety. Oct 4 |
| 15 | Jordan Lomax Out of FBRams signed Iowa S Jordan Lomax. Lomax (5'10/202) transitioned from cornerback to safety as a redshirt sophomore in 2013 and went on to start as a junior and senior, tallying two career interceptions and 14 pass breakups. A heady safety, Lomas was an annual Academic All-Big Ten pick and earned third-team All-Big Ten from the conference's coaches for his defensive play in 2015. With 4.66 (Pro Day) to 4.75 (Combine) wheels, Lomax packs pop as a hitter but is speed deficient and an unreliable tackler, particularly in space. He's a long shot for an NFL future. May 1 |
| 16 | Ross Weaver |
| 17 | Alex Gray |
| 18 | Robert Golden Out of FBChiefs released S Robert Golden. A former Steeler, Golden was not being considered for the Chiefs' starting job opposite Eric Berry and asked for his release. Golden could catch on elsewhere as a special teamer but isn't a starting-caliber NFL safety. Aug 15 |
| 19 | Robenson Therezie |
| 20 | Gerod Holliman Out of FBSteelers waived S Gerod Holliman. Holliman had a bunch of interceptions last year at Louisville, but he was a contact-averse tackler with a distinct lack of athleticism. He isn't even worth trying to "develop" on the Steelers' practice squad. Sep 5 |
| 21 | Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith Out of FBRedskins signed S Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith. Cromartie-Smith appeared in four games with Pittsburgh last year before being placed on I.R and will compete for a roster spot on special teams. Peyton Thompson was waived in a corresponding move. Aug 9 |
| 22 | Rahim Moore Out of FBGiants released S Rahim Moore. DE Ishaq Williams was also cut to make room for S Duke Ihenacho and DE Devin Taylor. A 2011 second-round pick, Moore spent 2016 out of the league. He might not have any chances left. May 25 |
| 23 | Ross Madison |
| 24 | Christian Bryant Out of FBCardinals signed S Christian Bryant off the Giants' practice squad. He'll get a one-week look against the Rams, the team that drafted him in 2014. Bryant takes the roster spot of S Tony Jefferson, who was sent to I.R. Dec 27 |
| 25 | Lonnie Ballentine Out of FBTexans placed S Lonnie Ballentine (groin, ankle, knee) on injured reserve. Ballentine finished last season on injured reserve after tearing up his knee in October, and he only managed two games this season. The 2014 seventh-rounder will fight for a roster spot next August. RB Akeem Hunt was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Nov 12 |
| 26 | Wes Miller |
| 27 | Harold Jones-Quartey Out of FBThe Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs believes Bears S Harold Jones-Quartey is penciled in as a starter. Adrian Amos is locked in as one of the starters, and Jones-Quartey has looked most likely to start opposite him throughout the offseason. Biggs admits the depth chart could change between now and Week 1, but it would be a mild surprise if Jones-Quartey did not open the season in the starting lineup. Aug 11 |
| 28 | Tyrequek Zimmerman |
| 29 | Ironhead Gallon |
| 30 | Daniel Henry |
| 31 | Denzel Johnson |
| 32 | Marcus Ball Out of FBPanthers signed S Marcus Ball and released S Kimario McFadden. Ball made 12 appearances for the Saints last year after two-season stint with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts. He'll be a fringe roster prospect just like McFadden was. May 21 |
| 33 | D.J. Campbell Out of FBCardinals signed S D.J. Campbell. A 2012 seventh-round pick of the Panthers, Campbell was out of the league last year after getting cut by the 49ers in training camp. He'll provide offseason depth and compete for a role on special teams with the Cardinals. Feb 4 |
| 34 | Jean Fanor |
| 35 | Khalid Wooten Out of FBTitans waived DB Khalid Wooten. The sixth-rounder out of Nevada showed little in camp and preseason games. The Titans may still think enough of Wooten to re-sign him to the practice squad. Aug 31 |
| 36 | Nate Ness Out of FBLions signed CB Nate Ness off their practice squad. With Bill Bentley lost for the season and starting safety James Ihedigbo doubtful, the Lions needed some help in the secondary. Ness can fill in at both safety and corner for the Lions. Sep 13 |
| 37 | Malcolm Bronson |
| 38 | Stevie Brown Out of FBPanthers released S Stevie Brown. The ex-Giant has now been cut by two teams in nine days. Sep 2 |
| 39 | Durell Eskridge Out of FBJets signed Syracuse S Durell Eskridge. Eskridge (6'3/208) made 26 starts in three seasons with Syracuse, piling up seven tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and five interceptions. He was exposed as a sub-par athlete at the Combine, running 4.63 with a 31-inch vertical and 9-foot-9 broad jump. Although plenty willing, Eskridge is an inconsistent tackler and has severe pass-coverage limitations. He may top out as a special teamer only in the NFL. May 2 |
| 40 | Lee Hightower |
| 41 | Marcus McWilson |
| 42 | Mykkele Thompson Out of FBGiants waived/injured DB Mykkele Thompson. LB Jimmy Herman was signed in a corresponding move. Thompson will revert to injured reserve once he clears waivers, which is where he has spent most of his career. Depending on the severity of the injury, he could be released with an injury settlement. Aug 10 |
| 43 | Josh Evans Out of FBFree agent S Josh Evans will work out for the Redskins. The Redskins are looking to replace starting free safety DeAngelo Hall, who is out for the year with a torn ACL. Evans was cast aside during Jaguars' final cuts. He's started 37 games in his career, though he's better suited as a reserve than a full-time starter. Sep 27 |
| 44 | Desmond Cooper |
| 45 | Ras-I Dowling Out of FBPanthers signed CB Ras-I Dowling to a reserve/future contract. It's the first we've heard of the 2011 second-rounder in over a year. Dowling's three appearances for the Raiders in 2014 were his first since 2012. He was out of the league in 2015. Feb 9 |
| 46 | Landon Feichter |
| 47 | Anthony Walters Out of FBCardinals signed S Anthony Walters to a one-year contract. Walters appeared in 29 games over the last two seasons for the Bears, mostly as a special teamer. May 14 |
| 48 | Aaron Taylor |
| 49 | Brandan Bishop |
| 50 | Chris Hackett |
| 51 | Justin Cox Out of FBChiefs waived CB Justin Cox. This was a predictable move after Cox's latest arrest. Despite immense physical gifts, Cox's football career is likely over due to incredibly poor decision making. He's been popped for domestic violence twice since last November. Jul 21 |
| 52 | David Jones Out of FBPatriots waived S David Jones. Jones signed with New England as an undrafted free agent last year before spending the season on the practice squad. A college playmaker with good measurables, Jones could get another shot. Jul 23 |
| SS | 1 | Aaron Williams Out of FBFormer Bills S Aaron Williams retired from the NFL after seven seasons. Williams hasn't played since he hurt his neck on an illegal hit from Jarvis Landry in the 2016 season. He had planned to continue his career but couldn't find a team willing to clear him. The former No. 34 overall pick in 2011, 27-year-old Williams started 52 games and picked off seven career passes. Jan 31 |
| 2 | Antrel Rolle Out of FBFormer Giants S Antrel Rolle announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL. A first-round pick of the Cardinals in 2005, Rolle's best seasons came as a member of the Giants. He was elected to the Pro Bowl in 2009, 10, and 13, and he won a ring with the Giants in 2011. He finishes his career with 834 tackles, 26 interceptions, and four defensive touchdowns. Nov 7 |
| 3 | William Moore Out of FBFree agent S William Moore told ESPN's Vaughn McClure that he'd "absolutely" be interested in re-signing with the Falcons. Moore hasn't attracted much interest since getting cut by Atlanta in February, though he did work out for the Patriots a few months back. With rookie SS Keanu Neal (knee scope) on the shelf, the Falcons may consider a reunion with Moore. It's unclear how much the 31-year-old has left in the tank after missing 14 games due to injury over the past two seasons. Aug 26 |
| 4 | Brandon Browner Out of FBFormer Seahawks CB Brandon Browner is facing six charges stemming from a July 8 arrest in La Verne, California including attempted murder. Browner will be arraigned on Tuesday. He's facing four felonies and two misdemeanors, including attempted murder, robbery, burglary, false imprisonment and two counts of child endangerment. Police allege that Browner broke into his ex-girlfriend's home (she had a restraining order against him) and forced her back inside the residence when she tried to escape. He's also been accused of stealing her Rolex. First-degree attempted murder carries a maximum sentence of life in prison in California. The 33-year-old's career ended when the Seahawks released him in 2016. Jul 10 |
| 5 | Jimmy Wilson Out of FBBengals signed S Jimmy Wilson. Wilson was pressed into six starts for the Chargers last season, but lasted less than a month with the Chiefs after signing in April. He'll try to make the Bengals as a No. 4 safety/special teamer. Jul 28 |
| 6 | Cooper Taylor Out of FBGiants waived S Cooper Taylor. S Bennett Jackson has also been waived. Jackson missed all of 2015 with a torn ACL. Taylor whiffed on a starting job last season before getting on the field for only 84 snaps. He's still only 26, but it's a bad sign he couldn't even survive until final cuts. Aug 30 |
| 7 | Duke Ihenacho Out of FBGiants S Duke Ihenacho left Friday's preseason opener against the Steelers with a hamstring injury and will not return. He was ruled out shortly before halftime. The sixth-year safety logged one tackle before exiting. Aug 11 |
| 8 | Major Wright Out of FBBucs waived S Major Wright. Wright was on the team for two weeks. It's a sign FS Chris Conte is healthy. Dec 12 |
| 9 | Taylor Mays Out of FBFormer Bengals S Taylor Mays is trying out for the Patriots at their rookie minicamp. A second-round pick in 2010, Mays was suspended the first eight games of last season for two violations of the substance-abuse policy and never latched on with a team after the suspensions ended. If he is in shape, Mays could be a good, low-risk signing for New England. May 4 |
| 10 | Duke Williams Out of FBColts declared S Duke Williams, CB Charles James, OLB Chris Carter, OL Austin Blythe, DT Kristjan Sokoli, OL Jeremy Vujnovich, and WR Devin Street inactive for Week 16 against the Raiders. There are no surprises. The Colts are healthy going into Week 16. Dec 24 |
| 11 | Phillip Thomas Out of FBBills waived/injured S Phillip Thomas. The Bills waived Thomas to make room for OT Justin Renfrow. Thomas joined the Bills' practice squad late last season and signed a futures contract in January. He logged 27 tackles in eight games for Washington in 2014 but didn't see the field last season. Jun 17 |
| 12 | Will Blackmon Out of FBFree agent DB Will Blackmon has worked out for the Seahawks, Browns, Colts, and Falcons. Released by Washington at final cuts last September, Blackmon spent the 2017 season out of the league. The 33-year-old was effective in 2016, however. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo expects him to land a job after the draft. Apr 23 |
| 13 | Don Jones Out of FB49ers signed CB Don Jones, formerly of the Texans, to a two-year contract. A 2013 seventh-rounder, Jones appeared in 13 games between the Browns and Texans last season. He's a special teamer. Even in talent-barren San Francisco, he'll have to fight for one of the team's final spots on the 53-man roster. Mar 10 |
| 14 | Calvin Pryor Out of FBFree agent S Calvin Pryor worked out for the Texans on Tuesday. He's been looking for a new home since being cut by Jacksonville earlier this month. If Pryor signs, the Texans would be his fourth team in the last calendar year. Dec 19 |
| 15 | Vinnie Sunseri Out of FBPatriots waived S Vinnie Sunseri. Sunseri was hoping to land a spot as a reserve safety but always faced long odds at cracking the final 53. Perhaps he'll stay on as a member of the practice quad. Sunseri has endured two ACL tears since entering the league as a fifth-round pick in 2014. Sep 3 |
| 16 | Jemea Thomas Out of FBCowboys waived DB Jemea Thomas. The Patriots' sixth-round pick in May, Thomas lasted under a week on Dallas' roster. The Cowboys needed to make room for new LB Korey Toomer. Sep 1 |
| 17 | Omar Bolden Out of FBBears released S Omar Bolden. This is a surprising move considering Bolden both played for coach John Fox in Denver and was given an $80,000 signing bonus in March. A quality special teamer, Bolden will likely find a new home during training camp. Jul 22 |
| 18 | B.J. Lowery |
| 19 | Jordan Kovacs Out of FBDolphins re-signed S Jordan Kovacs and DT A.J. Francis. Kovacs recorded five tackles in 33 snaps last season. Francis spent 2014 on injured reserve with a knee injury. Both will try to latch on at the bottom of the Dolphins' final roster. Mar 7 |
| 20 | Brian Randolph Out of FBRams waived/injured S Brian Randolph. Randolph is an undrafted rookie out of Tennessee and one of the stars of the second episode of Hard Knocks on Tuesday. He suffered the ACL tear in the Rams' preseason opener this past Saturday and will head to I.R. Aug 17 |
| 21 | Demarkus Perkins |
| 22 | Lamarcus Brutus Out of FBTitans signed Florida State SS Lamarcus Brutus. Brutus (6'0/206) spent his first three college seasons as a sub-package DB and special teamer before taking over as the starting free safety as a senior, where he tallied three interceptions and was named honorable mention All-ACC. His athletic shortcomings showed up in pre-draft testing, running 4.76 with a 9-foot-6 broad jump in Indianapolis. Brutus' pro projection is special teams gunner. Apr 30 |
| 23 | Floyd Raven Out of FBBengals signed Texas A&M S Floyd Raven. Raven (6'0/202) was a reserve safety and cornerback in four years at College Station, primarily shining on special teams. He flashed the potential to do more at the TAMU Pro Day, running 4.49 with a 10-foot-4 broad jump and pumping 17 reps on the bench. Although Raven had a largely nondescript college career, his speed-athleticism combo makes him an intriguing project as a potential NFL free safety. He'll start out on kickoff and punt coverage. May 2 |
| 24 | Josh Aubrey |
| 25 | Dante Barnett |
| 26 | Jarrod Harper |
| 27 | Jered Bell |
| 28 | Joe Powell |
| 29 | Terrish Webb |
| 30 | Ryan Murphy Out of FBBroncos signed S Ryan Murphy to a reserve/future contract. Murphy was sent home during Super Bowl week for his involvement in a prostitution ring, though he wasn't arrested. He joined Denver's practice squad in November after being cut by the Seahawks at the end of training camp. Feb 10 |
| 31 | Robert Lester Out of FBPanthers waived S Robert Lester, WR/CB De'Andre Presley, DE Kenny Horsley and DT Micanor Regis. Lester appeared in 12 games for the Panthers in 2013, making four starts. He's only 27, but it bodes poorly he couldn't survive until final cuts. Sep 1 |
| 32 | Otha Foster |
| 33 | Akeem Davis Out of FBRedskins waived S Akeem Davis and CB Richard Crawford. Both reserve defensive backs were primarily contributing on special teams. Oct 7 |
| 34 | Kimario McFadden Out of FBBucs signed S Kimario McFadden. DE Lawrence Sidbury was waived in a corresponding roster move. A second-year UDFA out of small-school South Carolina State, McFadden will be making his NFL debut if he's active for Week 10. Nov 10 |
| 35 | Robert Smith |
| 36 | Ray Vinopal |
| 37 | Justin Halley |
| 38 | K.J. Dillon Out of FBTexans rookie S K.J. Dillon suffered an ACL tear Week 6 against the Colts. A fifth-round pick in April, Dillon had only seen 19 snaps on defense before going down. He is out for the rest of the season. Oct 17 |
| 39 | Elijah Shumate Out of FBBucs signed Notre Dame S Elijah Shumate. Shumate (6'0/216) was a sub-package DB for the Irish before taking over as a starter for his final two years, finishing his career with ten tackles for loss and two interceptions. Shumate turned in an okay-not-great Combine workout, running 4.58 with a 33-inch vertical and 9-foot-11 broad jump. Stiff hipped and lacking cover skills, Shumate is purely a box safety prospect. He'll need to shine on special teams long before playing any defense. Apr 30 |
| 40 | Brandian Ross Out of FBRaiders re-signed restricted free agent S Brandian Ross to a one-year, $1.542 million contract. A jack of all trades but master of none, Ross has played both safety positions, some slot corner, and special teams over the past three seasons. The 25-year-old projects as Oakland's No. 3 safety this year -- behind FS Nate Allen and SS Charles Woodson -- though Ross should face competition in camp. Apr 7 |
| 41 | Shiloh Keo Out of FBSaints released S Shiloh Keo. Keo struggled in his 130 defensive snaps last season, and the Saints didn't deem him valuable for special teams. He'll resume hunting for backup work. May 15 |
| 42 | Corey White Out of FBColts released/waived CB Corey White, OLB Akeem Ayers, OLB Lavar Edwards, RB Daryl Richardson, ILB Sean Spence, CB Dante Blackmon, DT Josh Boyd, WR Marvin Bracy, WR Fred Brown, OT Fahn Cooper, S Tyson Graham Jr., S Lee Hightower, WR Bug Howard, TE Henry Krieger-Coble, WR Justice Liggins, RB De’Mard Llorens, DT T.Y. McGill, WR JoJo Natson, DT David Parry, RB Troymaine Pope, OG Adam Redmond, WR Brian Riley, ILB Darnell Sankey, WR Valdez Showers, OLB Garrett Sickels, DE Jhaustin Thomas, OT Arturo Uzdavinis, OG Terran Vaughn, QB Phillip Walker, S Andrew Williamson, and OT Andrew Wylie. There aren't really any surprises. Parry was a 2016 contributor, but had some off-field trouble in the offseason. The moves get the Colts down to 53 players. Sep 2 |
| 43 | Stefan McClure |
| 44 | A.J. Stamps Out of FBBrowns signed Kentucky S A.J. Stamps. Stamps (5’11, 193) transitioned from CB to S in 2014, when the Wildcats called him up from the JUCO ranks. That move suited his lack of speed (4.79 second 40 at the Combine, 4.63 seconds at UK's Pro Day), but amplified questions about his frame and toughness. During the pre-draft process, an AFC area scout questioned Stamps’ desire in the more physical aspects of the game. The Browns have a handful of uninspiring free safety prospects that they'll take to camp to compete for the right to be
Rahim Moore's caddie. Our money is on the field over Stamps. May 13 |
| 45 | Erick Dargan |
| 46 | Brandon Person |
| 47 | Cedric Thompson Out of FBVikings waived S Cedric Thompson, DL Sterling Bailey, and OT Marquis Lucas. The Dolphins' 2015 fifth-round pick, Thompson spent 2016 on the Vikings' practice squad and signed a futures contract in January. Those deals are not guaranteed. Thompson's little brother Tedric was just drafted by Seattle. May 3 |
| 48 | Anthony Jefferson Out of FBBears signed UCLA S Anthony Jefferson. Jefferson (6'1/198) made 25 starts for UCLA, earning a second-team All-Pac 12 pick by the conference's coaches as a senior. He recorded three career interceptions. A good college player who will likely struggle to transition, Jefferson ran 4.72 at the Combine with a 33 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-8 broad jump. Jefferson could perhaps carve out playing time as a dime linebacker. His best NFL fit is on special teams. May 2 |
| 49 | Brian Blechen |
| 50 | Ian Wild |
| 51 | Deron Washington |
| 52 | Jadar Johnson Out of FBGiants S Jadar Johnson has decided to retire. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Clemson, Johnson will retire without making an NFL appearance. He probably would have been a long shot to crack the 53-man roster had he stuck around. Jul 30 |
| 53 | Michael Caputo Out of FBSaints signed Wisconsin S Michael Caputo. Caputo (6'1/207) had a ho-hum college career, spreading 10 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, and three INTs across 40 starts. He was a second-team All-Big Ten pick as both a junior and senior. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Caputo didn't help himself by running 4.70 with a 9-foot-9 broad jump at the Badgers' Pro Day. Caputo draws high marks for his leadership and run support, but he isn't athletic enough to function in the back half of an NFL defense. He'd do well to carve out a Chris Prosinski-like career. May 1 |
| 54 | Brian Suite |
| 55 | Shamiel Gary |
| 56 | Anthony Cioffi |
| 57 | Corey Griffin |
| 58 | Jordan Simone |
| 59 | Jordan Sullen |
| 60 | Shak Randolph |
| 61 | Malik Smith |
| P | 1 | Tim Masthay Out of FBPackers released P Tim Masthay. Masthay has been the Pack's punter since 2010, but they'll move forward with Jake Schum, who was claimed off waivers on Tuesday. Masthay was due $1.2 million after coming in 14th in net-punting average last season. He'll get calls whenever someone needs a punter. Aug 30 |
| 2 | Dave Zastudil Out of FBCardinals released P Dave Zastudil. Drew Butler will be the Cards' starter this season. Zastudil has been the Cards' punter since 2011, but was limited to two games by a groin injury last season. Going on 37, Zastudil has been punting since 2002. Aug 31 |
| 3 | Michael Koenen Out of FBBucs released P Michael Koenen. This was expected after Koenen struggled badly the last two seasons. Tampa Bay will save $3.3 million by releasing him. Jacob Schum is expected to take over punting duties. Sep 1 |
| 4 | Drew Butler Out of FBCardinals re-signed P Drew Butler. P Ryan Quigley has been released. Butler was waived/injured with a sprained Achilles' last month, but Quigley struggled mightily in his place. Butler was also having a rough year before going down. It's a trouble spot for Arizona. Nov 15 |
| 5 | Matt Darr |
| 6 | Steve Weatherford Out of FBJets released P Steve Weatherford. He was on the roster four days. Ryan Quigley (shin) is back healthy. Oct 28 |
| 7 | Brad Nortman Out of FBJaguars released P Brad Nortman. Nortman has been the punter in Jacksonville for two seasons, but they were always expected to move on after drafting Logan Cooke in the seventh round. Nortman should be able to find work before camp. Apr 30 |
| 8 | Brad Wing Out of FBGiants released P Brad Wing. Wing signed a three-year extension in 2016 but played poorly in 2017, averaging the lowest net yards per punt in the league. Two short punts contributed to Giants' late losses against the Eagles and Bucs, and Wing also had two punts blocked. This move saves the Giants $1 million in cap space. Mar 10 |
| 9 | Sam Irwin-Hill |
| 10 | Brandon Fields Out of FBSaints released P Brandon Fields. The move suggests Thomas Morstead (quad) is nearing full health. WR T.J. Graham will take Fields' place on the roster. Oct 20 |
| 11 | Steven Clark |
| 12 | A.J. Hughes |
| 13 | Toby Baker |
| 14 | Ben LeCompte |
| 15 | Kip Smith |
| 16 | Robert Malone Out of FBJets released P Robert Malone and re-signed P Ryan Quigley. Malone's net punt average of 37.1 yards ranked 28th in the league. Quigley was with the Jets in camp. Sep 16 |
| 17 | Swayze Waters Out of FBRaiders signed K Swayze Waters. The former Alabama-Birmingham star was last seen in the NFL as an emergency fill-in for Jason Hanson last summer. With experience punting and kicking, he'll give Sebastian Janikowski and Shane Lechler a breather in camp. Apr 13 |
| 18 | Richie Leone |
| 19 | Will Monday Out of FBSteelers signed Duke P Will Monday. Monday (6'4/212) punted for the Blue Devils all four years of his college career, setting a Duke school record for career yards per punt (46.5). 88 of Monday's 260 career punts (33.8%) were downed inside the opposing 20-yard line, a mark he improved to 47% as a senior. Monday has NFL-level leg strength, but will need to improve his hang time to last in the pros. Apr 30 |
| 20 | Ben Turk |
| 21 | Colby Wadman |
| 22 | Peter Mortell |
| 23 | Jon Ryan |
| 24 | Spencer Lanning Out of FBBears waived P Spencer Lanning and LB John Timu. With Pat O'Donnell (knee) back to full health, Lanning was no longer needed. Oct 6 |
| 25 | Cody Mandell |
| 26 | Kyle Christy |
| 27 | Garrett Swanson |
| 28 | Tom Hackett Out of FBJets signed Utah P Tom Hackett. Hackett (5'11/198) twice won the Ray Guy Award as the nation's top punter, finishing his career second all time in Utah history in yards per punt (45.2). He placed 44% of his career punts inside the opposing 20-yard line, and 21% inside the 10. Hackett also went 4-of-4 on converting fake punts into first downs. A rugby-style punter and Australia native, Hackett has field-flipping upside as an NFL punter, and can also placehold and kick off. May 3 |
| 29 | Taylor Symmank |
| 30 | Kenny Allen |
| 31 | Austin Rehkow |
| 32 | Will Johnson |