| Pos | Role | Name |
| QB | 1 | Colin Kaepernick |
| 2 | Robert Griffin III |
| 3 | Phillip Sims  |
| 4 | Josh Freeman Out of FBESPN's Josina Anderson has corrected her report that the Cowboys reached out to free agent Josh Freeman, reporting instead that Freeman's agent contacted Dallas. There's a massive difference, obviously. Freeman hasn't put anything good on film since arguably 2010. The Cowboys are unlikely to view him as the answer behind Tony Romo. Aug 4 |
| 5 | Luke McCown |
| 6 | Ryan Lindley Out of FBColts waived QB Ryan Lindley. Lindley was signed before Week 17, when the Colts found themselves in truly dire quarterback straits. Going on 27, Lindley has scattered six starts across four NFL seasons. At best, he'll compete for someone's No. 3 job next summer. Feb 9 |
| 7 | G.J. Kinne Out of FBEagles cut WR G.J. Kinne. Kinne transitioned from quarterback to wide receiver this offseason in an effort to make the final roster. Along with Kinne, Philadelphia cut CB Marc Anthony, S Brandan Bishop, C Mike Coccia, T Kevin Graf, DE Alfy Hill, WR Mike Johnson, OLB Dasman McCullum, WR Josh Reese, DE Jeremy Towns, TE Justin Tukes and OL Jared Wheeler. The Eagles have three more players to trim before Tuesday's deadline. Aug 30 |
| 8 | Austin Davis Out of FBBroncos declared QB Austin Davis, WR Kalif Raymond, DB Lorenzo Doss, ILB Brandon Marshall, DE Vontarrius Dora, OL Connor McGovern and OL Ty Sambrailo inactive for Week 15 against the Patriots. Versatile lineman Sambrailo is the only notable name. Dec 18 |
| 9 | Johnny Manziel Out of FBBleacher Report's Jason Cole reports the Saints have "no interest" in free agent Johnny Manziel. Manziel and coach Sean Payton met during Super Bowl week, but nothing came of the sit-down. The former first-round bust of the Browns has said he's re-committed himself to the sport in hopes of getting another chance, but it's hard to see a team taking the plunge, even though Manziel is still only 24. Mar 28 |
| 10 | Charlie Whitehurst Out of FBBrowns released QB Charlie Whitehurst. The Clipboard Jesus could be headed to NFL heaven. Whitehurst looked as bad as ever in spot duty on Sunday, and the Browns decided they would rather see what fifth-round rookie Kevin Hogan has to offer if Cody Kessler can't go against the Titans. Whitehurst's release, of course, is a strong indication that Kessler will be ready. Now 34, Whitehurst has been an entertaining NFL presence, but never actually been good at football. Oct 11 |
| 11 | Jerrod Johnson Out of FBRavens waived/released QB Jerrod Johnson, LB Kavell Conner, G Jarrell Broxton, DT Trevon Coley, WR Dobson Collins, C Anthony Fabiano, WR Chuck Jacobs, LB Mario Ojemudia, and WR Darius White. Baltimore also placed TE Ben Watson (Achilles') and CB Kyle Arrington (concussion) on injured reserve. The Ravens still need to make four more moves by tomorrow's deadline. Aug 29 |
| 12 | Ryan Williams |
| 13 | Tim Tebow Out of FBFree agent QB Tim Tebow signed a minor-league contract with the New York Mets. He is your problem now, @Rotoworld_BB. Sep 8 |
| 14 | Bryan Bennett |
| 15 | Brad Sorensen Out of FBVikings re-signed QB Brad Sorensen. Sorensen was just cut on Monday, but the Vikings need his arm again after Teddy Bridgewater suffered a torn ACL and dislocated knee in Tuesday's practice. Minnesota will surely look for an upgrade on Sorensen in the coming days. For now, it's Shaun Hill, Sorensen, and UDFA Joel Stave. Aug 30 |
| 16 | Seth Lobato |
| 17 | Chase Rettig |
| 18 | Pat Devlin Out of FBBrowns signed QB Pat Devlin. With Johnny Manziel (elbow) shut down for the remainder of the preseason, Devlin will serve as a camp arm. Devlin will not make it through final cuts. Aug 27 |
| 19 | McLeod Bethel-Thompson Out of FBEagles re-signed QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Bethel-Thompson didn't generate any interest after his release earlier this offseason. He'll provide a camp arm behind Sam Bradford, Chase Daniel, and Carson Wentz. Jul 24 |
| 20 | Matt Blanchard Out of FBESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky said QB Matt Blanchard is "so far ahead of Brett Hundley at this point." Once considered a first-round talent, Hundley failed to improve his stock in his junior year at UCLA, falling all the way to the fifth round. Now he's a distant fourth on the Packers' depth chart behind Blanchard, a former undrafted free agent who has yet to appear in an NFL game. Scott Tolzien is locked into the No. 2 spot behind last year's NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. Jun 16 |
| 21 | Jerry Lovelocke Out of FBRavens signed Prairie View A&M QB Jerry Lovelocke. Lovelocke (6'5/248) was a four-year starter for the PVAMU Panthers, completing 57.6 percent of his senior-year passes with a 16:9 TD-to-INT ratio and ten additional rushing scores. A massive quarterback with 10 1/2-inch hands and 34 1/4-inch arms, Lovelocke has ideal tight end dimensions and could get a look there after running 4.81/4.84 at his Pro Day with a 31-inch vertical and 9-foot-5 broad jump. Lovelocke isn't going to make it as a quarterback. May 2 |
| 22 | Chandler Harnish Out of FBCardinals signed QB Chandler Harnish to a one-year contract. A fourth-year journeyman, Harnish played for Bruce Arians in Indianapolis. He could fight for No. 3 duties in the desert, but is likely just a camp arm. Mar 31 |
| 23 | Dan LeFevour Out of FBBuccaneers signed QB Dan LeFevour. LeFevour has plenty of connections to Tampa Bay. Head coach Dirk Koetter was LeFevour's OC in Jacksonville in 2011 while QBs coach Mike Bajakian was his OC in college at Central Michigan. The 29-year-old has spent his last four seasons in the CFL, most recently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He's merely a depth signing and probably won't make it out of camp. Apr 19 |
| 24 | Austin Trainor Out of FBBills signed QB Austin Trainor. That gives the Bills a fourth quarterback behind Tyrod Taylor, E.J. Manuel and Cardale Jones. Trainor went undrafted out of West Georgia in 2015. He tried out for the Bills and Raiders last offseason but never earned a roster spot. With Jones battling a sore shoulder, Trainor will probably get some run in Thursday's preseason finale against Detroit. Aug 28 |
| 25 | Jay Cutler Out of FBAccording to ESPN's Adam Schefter, free agent Jay Cutler had previously talked with the Jets and Texans before ultimately retiring on Friday. As Schefter puts it, the discussions with the Jets were "real," but the talks with Houston were "less promising." There was a report last weekend that the Texans weren't even picking up Cutler's phone calls prior to the draft, and once they drafted Deshaun Watson that sealed Cutler's fate. In a statement Friday, Cutler said he's in between being forced out of the league and not having the desire to keep playing. If a team calls him this season with the opportunity to start, Cutler would probably jump at the situation as long as he's still in playing shape. May 5 |
| 26 | R.J. Archer Out of FBSeahawks signed QB R.J. Archer, DL Will Pericak, WR Kevin Smith, C Jared Wheeler, LB Brendan Kelly, LS Luke Ingram, and OG C.J. Davis to reserve/future contracts. These are roster-filler signings for the offseason. Archer will turn 28 before the 2015 season and isn't much of a prospect. He played his college ball at William & Mary before going undrafted in 2010. Feb 9 |
| 27 | Zach Mettenberger |
| 28 | Dylan Thompson Out of FBRams signed QB Dylan Thompson, formerly of the 49ers. The second-year UDFA out of South Carolina completed 24-of-40 passes for 277 yards and a 2:2 TD:INT ratio last preseason. He's a camp body for when the Rams release or trade Nick Foles, who hasn't reported to the team. Jun 6 |
| 29 | Cody Fajardo Out of FBRaiders signed Nevada QB Cody Fajardo. Fajardo (6'1/223) succeeded Colin Kaepernick as a four-year starter for the Wolf Pack, completing 65.5 percent of his passes with a 57:29 TD-to-INT ratio in Nevada's Pistol Spread. He averaged 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and tacked on 44 rushing scores. Fajardo is smart (31 Wonderlic) and a legitimate scrambling threat with 4.63 speed, but offers sub-par arm strength and accuracy, and doesn't react well under duress. Fajardo would be a better Arena League prospect. May 2 |
| 30 | Shane Carden Out of FBBears signed ECU QB Shane Carden. Carden (6'2/218) was named the American Conference's Offensive POY by the league's coaches as a senior after completing 66.6 percent of his collegiate passes with an 86:30 TD-to-INT ratio. A scrambling threat at ECU, Carden added 24 rushing TDs, but has 4.94 speed and isn't a true dual threat. A weak-armed but tough prospect who will likely spend his NFL career holding a clipboard, Carden has been compared to Bruce Gradkowski by CBS Sports' Dane Brugler. May 2 |
| 31 | Griffin Neal Out of FBSaints signed QB Griffin Neal to a three-year contract. Neal set school records in passing yards (5,614) and touchdown passes (47) as a three-year starter at Concordia from 2012-14. He spent last season in the German Football League, before catching the Saints' eye at Tulane's Pro Day last month. New Orleans scheduled Neal for a workout on Friday, and he was signed shortly after. Neal should fill the role of camp arm and practice-squad body as he develops. Apr 9 |
| 32 | Marquise Williams Out of FBVikings signed North Carolina QB Marquise Williams. Williams (6'2/218) made 33 starts for the Tar Heels, succeeding Bryn Renner under center and completing 61.3% of his career throws with a 7.82 YPA, 61:25 TD-to-INT ratio, and 35 rushing scores. He earned second-team All-ACC as a senior. A dual threat in college, Williams turned in a disappointing Pro Day, running 4.81 with a 32 1/2-inch vertical. Williams offers toughness and plus arm strength, but his ball location was consistently poor in the ACC and Williams isn't athletic enough for a position switch. Williams likely lacks an NFL future, but we could envision him lighting up the Arena League. May 1 |
| 33 | Max Wittek |
| 34 | Joe Licata |
| 35 | Dalyn Williams |
| 36 | Jake Waters Out of FBSeahawks signed QB Jake Waters. The rookie from Kansas State signed on with Jaguars after going undrafted, but he was cut before training camp. With Tarvaris Jackson (ankle) sidelined, Waters will serve as a camp arm. Seattle cut LS Nate Boyer to make room on the roster. Aug 18 |
| 37 | Keith Wenning Out of FBBengals promoted QB Keith Wenning from the practice squad. A sixth-round pick of the Ravens in 2014, Wenning will back up A.J. McCarron while Andy Dalton (thumb) heals. The Bengals will be in major trouble if Wenning sees game action. Dec 15 |
| RB | 1 | Rashad Jennings |
| 2 | John Crockett Out of FBPackers waived/injured RB John Crockett (shoulder), TE Mitchell Henry (hand), and TE Kennard Backman (knee). All three will revert to injured reserve after they pass through waivers, and it is possible all three are released with injury settlements. Crockett was expected to serve as the No. 3 back behind Eddie Lacy and James Starks. Undrafted rookie Brandon Burks could now be ticketed for that role. Aug 30 |
| 3 | James Starks |
| 4 | Joseph Randle Out of FBJoseph Randle was found guilty of aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, criminal threat and possession of marijuana in connection with a 2016 arrest in Wichita, Kansas. He got off on three charges including two counts of aggravated battery and one count of criminal damage to property. The aggravated burglary charge could carry up to a 30-month prison sentence. We lost count of how many times Randle has been arrested since getting dropped by the Cowboys in 2015. Friends and family members have implied that Randle's erratic behavior may be the result of football-related injuries. His sentencing is scheduled for June 7 in Wichita. Apr 21 |
| 5 | Christine Michael Out of FBPackers released RB Christine Michael. A favorite of both the draft and fantasy communities, it simply isn't going to happen for Michael. The Packers drafted three running backs over the weekend and have since cut Michael and fellow RB Don Jackson in an attempt to overhaul a backfield currently being led by converted WR Ty Montgomery. Green Bay makes some sense as a possible landing spot for free agent Jamaal Charles. As for Michael, he's now entering his age-27 season and looking for his sixth team. May 1 |
| 6 | Khiry Robinson Out of FBFree agent RB Khiry Robinson is participating in Jets minicamp on a tryout basis. Robinson was released by the Jets back in March after suffering a third broken leg in two years. Now 27, Robinson's career is on life support after showing a ton of promise as an early-down runner early in his career with the Saints. May 5 |
| 7 | Toby Gerhart Out of FBFree agent RB Toby Gerhart worked out for the Broncos on Thursday. It's the first we've heard of Gerhart since he was released by the Jaguars nine months ago. Gerhart was extremely ineffective as a Jag, averaging 3.05 yards on 121 carries. The Broncos have serious issues at running back, but it seems unlikely they'd deem Gerhart worth a roster spot. Dec 15 |
| 8 | Alonzo Harris Out of FBAccording to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Packers won't sign Alonzo Harris to the practice squad because of his influence on Eddie Lacy. Both players missed curfew the night before Green Bay's game against the Lions. Cleary the Packers have some concerns about Lacy's off-field behavior. Harris is a big body and should be able to catch on elsewhere but the door to Green Bay is closed for him. Dec 6 |
| 9 | Jhurell Pressley Out of FBPackers claimed RB Jhurell Pressley off waivers from the Vikings. An UDFA out of New Mexico, Pressley had an unimpressive preseason, taking the rock 28 times for only 80 yards. He's a top-notch athlete who catches passes, but will be practice squad bound at one point or another. Sep 4 |
| 10 | Karlos Williams Out of FBSteelers waived RB Karlos Williams. Williams enjoyed a promising rookie year with the Bills in 2015 but spent most of last season on Pittsburgh's practice squad. The former fifth-round pick has served all but two games of his 10-game ban for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Williams is still just 23, but he needs to prove to teams that he's committed to football before getting another shot. Mar 9 |
| 11 | Dominique Williams Out of FBJets RB Dominique Williams suffered a concussion in Thursday night's preseason opener. He's done for the night. Williams was noticeably woozy following a ten-yard run, immediately heading to the sideline and later the locker room. A popular preseason DFS play, Williams was replaced by UDFA Romar Morris. Aug 11 |
| 12 | Joique Bell Out of FBLions signed RB Joique Bell. It's an indication Dwayne Washington (ankle) will miss Week 14. Completely washed, Bell is unlikely to see a carry behind Theo Riddick and Zach Zenner. Dec 6 |
| 13 | LaMichael James Out of FBThe Cowboys will work out free agent RB LaMichael James during the bye week. The Dolphins waived him after he fumbled in the season opener. If James signs, he'll mostly be used on special teams. Oct 14 |
| 14 | Stevan Ridley Out of FBFree agent RB Stevan Ridley worked out for the Seahawks on Tuesday. As did Jonas Gray, LaMichael James, Dominique Williams and Boom Herron. The Seahawks need a back in the worst way with Thomas Rawls re-joining their parade of injured runners. Ridley spent a month on the Falcons' 53-man roster earlier this season. Dec 27 |
| 15 | Brandon Burks Out of FBJets signed RB Brandon Burks off their practice squad. Khiry Robinson (leg) was sent to I.R. to make room. With Matt Forte and Bilal Powell not 100 percent, Burks could see Week 17 carries along with Brandon Wilds. Burks, a first-year UDFA out of Troy, is 5'9/208 with 4.56 wheels. Dec 28 |
| 16 | Anthony Dixon Out of FBBills released RB Anthony Dixon. The no-brainer moves creates $1.15 million in cap space, and $1.15 million in real savings. Bothered by a lingering calf injury, Dixon turned 21 carries into just 44 yards (2.09 YPC) last season. A supposed short-yardage hammer, Dixon has never been effective in his six-year career. He turns 29 in September. Mar 1 |
| 17 | Zac Stacy Out of FBEx-Rams and Jets RB Zac Stacy has announced his retirement. The No. 160 overall pick of the 2013 draft, Stacy was the Rams' starting running back as a rookie, but averaged just 3.89 yards per carry. His career faded quickly thereafter. Going on 26, Stacy hangs up his cleats with 10 NFL touchdowns. Feb 16 |
| 18 | Josh Harris Out of FBSteelers waived RB Josh Harris. With Le'Veon Bell on suspension, the Steelers appear poised to enter the season with only DeAngelo Williams and Dri Archer on the roster at tailback. For now, they're carrying two fullbacks in Will Johnson and Roosevelt Nix. Sep 5 |
| 19 | Brandon Ross Out of FBVikings signed Maryland RB Brandon Ross. Ross (5'10/201) was a three-plus-year starter for the Terrapins, parlaying 487 career carries into 2,541 yards (5.22 YPC) and 19 TDs, adding 40 receptions. He graduated as Maryland's fourth all-time leading rusher and was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick as a senior. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Ross showed well at the Terps' Pro Day with a 4.44 forty and 37 1/2-inch vertical. Ross is undersized with a limited passing-game track record, but his speed and outstanding senior-year rushing efficiency (6.39 YPC) make him a long-shot prospect worth monitoring. May 2 |
| 20 | Brandon Brown-Dukes |
| 21 | Jahwan Edwards Out of FBBrowns waived RB Jahwan Edwards, DL Kenton Adeyemi, DL Chigbo Anunoby, DB Mikell Everette, OL Dan France, DB Charles Gaines, OL Garth Gerhart, TE J.P. Holtz, WR Darius Jennings, OL Kaleb Johnson, OL Mike Matthews, LB Jason Neill, DB Eric Patterson, P Kasey Redfern and LB Justin Tuggle. The Browns released a few notable names earlier in the day, but their final list is full of anonymous UDFA-types. It's a rebuilding year in Cleveland. Sep 3 |
| 22 | Ross Scheuerman Out of FBEagles waived RB Ross Scheuerman. An UDFA out of Lafayette last year, Scheuerman bounced around the league before landing on the Packers' practice squad in December. He should get another shot before training camp. The Eagles also cut ties with FB Ryan Mueller and LB Brandon Hepburn. The moves create enough space for Philadelphia to sign their undrafted free agent group. May 3 |
| 23 | Kenneth Harper |
| 24 | Jawon Chisholm |
| 25 | Zac Brooks Out of FBBroncos RB Zac Brooks has announced his retirement. The No. 247 overall pick of last year's draft, Brooks was waived by the Seahawks in August. He ended up spending most of the year on the Broncos' practice squad. He was signed to a reserve/future contract in January. 23, Brooks had previously retired from football to pursue a career in interior design, but ultimately decided to declare for last year's draft. His retirement will likely be final this time around. Apr 20 |
| 26 | Jerome Smith Out of FBFalcons waived RB Jerome Smith. A plodder out of Syracuse, Smith was proven to be a sub-average fit for new OC Kyle Shanahan's zone scheme. With Antone Smith also on the outs in Atlanta, the Falcons' current tailback depth chart looks like Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, and Terron Ward, although that is subject to change before Monday. Sep 5 |
| 27 | Isaiah Pead Out of FBCincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville said Isaiah Pead "lost part of his left leg" in a car accident last weekend. It is devastating news for a guy who was still fighting for his NFL career. "I spoke with his mom yesterday," Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. "He's struggling, and he's going to have a tough road. We're hoping that he'll come through this, but his career is over and he was an outstanding young man while we had him. I want to make sure their family knows we care about them." We wish Pead the best in his recovery. Nov 17 |
| 28 | Dan Herron Out of FBBills signed RB Dan Herron. Herron appeared in four games for Buffalo last season, racking up 57 total yards on 14 touches. He faces a tough road to a roster spot this season, however. With LeSean McCoy, Karlos Williams and rookie Jonathan Williams locked in, he will likely have to beat out Mike Gillislee to stick with the team. Jun 9 |
| 29 | Daryl Richardson Out of FBJaguars waived/released RBs Daryl Richardson and Bronson Hill, TEs Gannon Sinclair and E.J. Bibbs, LBs Raphael Kirby and Sean Porter, OLs Colin Kelly, Arturo Uzdavinis, and Greg Van Roten, S Elijah Shumate, and WR Tony Washington. The post-draft house-cleaning cuts make room for the Jags' draft picks and undrafted free agents. Richardson, 27, has spent time with Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Houston, the Jets, and the Rams since entering the NFL. May 1 |
| 30 | Michael Dyer Out of FBRaiders waived RB Michael Dyer. The undrafted rookie out of Louisville care of Auburn appeared to have a roster spot locked up when Oakland cut Trent Richardson, but he now looks destined to spend his rookie year on the practice squad. Dyer gained 70 yards on 31 carries (2.3 YPC) this preseason. Sep 5 |
| 31 | Jeremy Stewart Out of FBBroncos signed RB Jeremy Stewart off their practice squad. Rookie RB Kapri Bibbs was waived in a corresponding move. Stewart will slot in as the No. 3 back behind C.J. Anderson and Juwan Thompson. Bibbs will likely return to the Broncos practice squad if he clears waivers. Nov 22 |
| 32 | Tyler Gaffney |
| 33 | Keshawn Hill |
| 34 | LaVance Taylor |
| 35 | Glenn Winston Out of FBBrowns coach Mike Pettine said RB Glenn Winston (knee) has "shown a lot on the practice field." "I think it's time to get a peek and see what's there," Pettine said. "He's shown a lot on the practice field -- a lot -- but we have to see if he can carry over to the game." Pettine's comments suggest Winston will play more than just a cursory role after being activated off the PUP list Tuesday. His usage will be something to watch this weekend. Nov 12 |
| GLB | 1 | Rashad Jennings |
| 2 | Toby Gerhart |
| 3RB | 1 | Joseph Randle |
| 2 | James Starks |
| 3 | Rashad Jennings |
| FB | 1 | Henry Hynoski Out of FBGiants released FB Henry Hynoski. Hynoski was re-signed to a two-year deal in March, but he was beaten out by Nikita Whitlock, who offers more on special teams. Giants also waived K Chirs Boswell. Sep 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Mueller Out of FBEagles signed FB Ryan Mueller, formerly of the Chargers, to a two-year contract. He entered the league as a linebacker last season but the Eagles plan to use him at fullback. Mueller went undrafted out of Kansas State and spent last year on the Chargers' practice squad. Apr 1 |
| 3 | Joe Don Duncan Out of FBAccording to the Denver Post, the Broncos' fullback depth chart "begins and ends" with Joe Don Duncan. The Broncos abandoned the fullback position in recent years, but coach Gary Kubiak is hoping that will change this season. Duncan is a 6'3", 268-pound behemoth who played tight end in college. Injuries sidelined him for his entire rookie campaign. Kubiak says the team will also look to add a fullback in the draft. Mar 23 |
| 4 | Andrew Bonnet |
| 5 | Erik Lorig Out of FBSaints signed FB Erik Lorig, formerly of the Bucs, to a four-year contract. Lorig, 27, is replacing Jed Collins as the Saints lead blocker. Neither is particularly strong as an actual blocker, per PFF. Lorig has never carried the ball in four seasons but has 30 career catches for 193 yards and a score. Mar 18 |
| 6 | Will Johnson Out of FBFree agent FB Will Johnson recently visited the Jets and Falcons. Johnson missed all of last season with nerve trouble in his shoulder. He's a competent blocker when healthy and also has some experience as a ball carrier. Mar 24 |
| 7 | Emil Igwenagu Out of FBEagles signed FB/TE Emil Igwenagu off their practice squad. Igwenagu is an H-back type that got a lot of reps during training camp when Brent Celek was sidelined by a sprained knee. Now he'll back up starter Clay Harbor with Celek (concussion) ruled out of Thursday's game against the Bengals. Dec 11 |
| 8 | Jorvorskie Lane Out of FBThe Buccaneers are expected to move on from restricted free agent FB Jorvorskie Lane. Lane broke his leg against the Bears in the season finale. He earned PFF's eighth-lowest fullback grade out of 22 qualifiers in 2015. The four-year veteran turned 29 this month. Feb 19 |
| 9 | James Casey Out of FBFree agent H-back James Casey worked out for the Giants on Tuesday. As did ex-Giants TE Adrien Robinson. Down to one healthy tight end behind a questionable Larry Donnell (neck), the G-Men need to add somebody for Week 9. Nov 3 |
| 10 | John Conner Out of FBBills waived FB John Conner. Conner needed to show extremely well on special teams to make the Bills' 53 behind Jerome Felton. Felton will serve as Shady McCoy's 2015 lead blocker. Sep 4 |
| 11 | Zach Boren Out of FBTitans waived FB Zach Boren, CB Ri'Shard Anderson, DB Khalid Wooten, DB Jemea Thomas, DL Isaako Aaitui, WR Josh Stewart and LB Kaelin Burnett. There's nary a notable name on the list. The back end of the Titans' roster boasts very little upside. Sep 4 |
| 12 | Kiero Small Out of FBBrowns waived FB Kiero Small. Small started the last two games and will likely be added to practice squad if he clears waivers. The Browns re-signed FB Ray Agnew in a corresponding move. Nov 11 |
| 13 | J.C. Copeland Out of FBCowboys signed LSU FB J.C. Copeland. Copeland (5-foot-11 1/8, 271) went to LSU as a four-star defensive tackle, but converted to fullback as a true freshman and became a 22-game starter. What Copeland lacks in versatility -- he's no more than a short-yardage runner and caught seven career passes at LSU -- he makes up for with aggressive, relentless lead blocking. An extremely physical player, Copeland consistently removed linebackers from plays to clear alleys for Jeremy Hill. Dallas isn't a great landing spot for Copeland, however, due to OC Scott Linehan's pass-happy leanings. May 10 |
| 14 | Joey Iosefa Out of FBPatriots waived RB Joey Iosefa. Iosefa is a coaching staff favorite, but simply isn't talented enough. He literally has 5.00 speed. If Iosefa is going to hang around in the NFL, it's as a special teamer. Sep 3 |
| 15 | Blake Renaud |
| 16 | Devon Johnson Out of FBPanthers signed Marshall FB Devon Johnson. Johnson (6'1/238) spent time at tight end, linebacker, and fullback before switching to tailback as a junior and senior, finishing his career with a 305-2,373-25 (7.8 YPC) rushing line but only 27 receptions. Johnson's final year was derailed by a back injury that cost him six games. He excelled at the Thundering Herd's Pro Day, running 4.59 with a 33-inch vertical. Nicknamed "Rockhead" for his bruising, no-frills playing style, Johnson has a future in the league on special teams and perhaps as a short-yardage runner. Mike Tolbert will be a good guy for Johnson to learn from in Carolina. May 1 |
| 17 | Alstevis Squirewell |
| 18 | Patrick Skov Out of FBBrowns signed Georgia Tech FB Patrick Skov. Skov (6'1, 235) has some versatility, having been a traditional NFL-type fullback at Stanford and then a do-it-all B-back in Georgia Tech's triple-option offense. With the Yellow Jackets last year, Skov rushed 93 times for 377 yards with six rushing touchdowns while being limited to eight starts due to injury. A pulled hamstring suffered at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl kept him from running the forty at his Pro Day, though Skov did throw up a superb 31 reps on the bench. Cleveland wants its fullback Marcel Reese-versatile and 2015 sixth-round Malcolm Johnson is the only other FB on the roster, so Skov has at least a puncher's chance here. May 13 |
| 19 | Brad Smelley Out of FBTexans waived FB Brad Smelley. Smelley has just four NFL appearances to his name, but had been atop the Texans' depth chart late last season. It's possible he wasn't 100 percent healthy after tearing his calf in Week 16. Sixth-round rookie Jay Prosch is now the Texans' lead blocker. Jul 22 |
| 20 | Trey Millard Out of FB49ers signed No. 245 overall pick FB Trey Millard to a four-year contract. Recovering from a torn ACL, Millard (6-foot-2, 247 pounds) was not a pure blocker for Oklahoma, turning 98 college carries into 538 yards (5.5 YPC). He also caught 70 passes and scored 13 all-purpose touchdowns. He's a potential "redshirt" candidate for a 49ers team that likes to stockpile talent. May 20 |
| 21 | Sam Bergen |
| 22 | Chris Swain Out of FBChargers FB and Navy graduate Chris Swain will be eligible to play football in 2016. Swain is graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy as a commissioned officer this week, but he has filed paperwork to begin his service as a reserve. A Navy official said that paperwork is in the final stages of authorization. Once authorized, Swain will be cleared to play football this season. The Chargers also drafted FB Derek Watt, suggesting they plan to employ more two-back looks moving forward. May 27 |
| 23 | Jordan Campbell |
| 24 | Nikita Whitlock Out of FBNFL suspended Giants FB Nikita Whitlock 10 games for violating the league's PED policy. It's irrelevant, as Whitlock is on I.R. with a foot injury. It does put him one failed test away from a two-year ban, however. Whitlock is merely a decent lead blocker who can't afford these kinds of slip ups. Sep 15 |
| 25 | Sione Houma |
| WR1 | 1 | Marcus Easley Out of FBBills released WR Marcus Easley. The move creates $1.025 million in cap space. Easley has been a core special teamer in Buffalo, but has only three career receptions. Mar 8 |
| 2 | Jerome Simpson Out of FB49ers waived/released WR Jerome Simpson, WR DiAndre Campbell, RB Kendall Gaskins, DL Darren Lake, K John Lunsford, LB Wynton McManis, OL Blake Muir, OL Ian Silberman and CB Cleveland Wallace. Simpson was due $885,000 after catching five balls in six games last season. The appearances were the oft-suspended wideout's first since 2013. Now on the wrong side of 30, Simpson is at the end of the line of what's been a career full of missed opportunities. Aug 27 |
| 3 | Greg Jennings Out of FBGreg Jennings announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons. Jennings made the announcement via a YouTube video linked below. Even though he played the final three years of his career in Minnesota and Miami, Jennings will forever be remembered as a Packer. He caught 425 passes for 6,537 yards and 53 touchdowns in his seven seasons with Green Bay, playing a key role in the Packers' Super-Bowl run in 2010. He is not Hall-Of-Fame bound, but he should earn some recognition from Green Bay down the road. Jul 25 |
| 4 | Marques Colston Out of FBFree agent WR Marques Colston said he is still mulling his NFL future. With a shoulder injury still at least a month away from being ready, Colston is taking his time. "Once I'm done with rehab," Colston said. "I'll see what's out there." The 33-year-old has not received any known interested since being released in February and has taken an advisor job with an athletic testing company. It is likely his playing days are over. Aug 13 |
| 5 | Dwayne Bowe Out of FBBrowns released WR Dwayne Bowe. Ex-GM Ray Farmer laughably gave Bowe $9 million guaranteed just last year, and all the Browns got from the washed-up veteran was five catches for 53 scoreless yards. He was paid over $169,000 per yard. The move clears $3.4 million off the cap for Cleveland (not that they need it). Bowe, entering his age-32 season, may be done in the NFL. He effectively stole the Browns' money last season. Mar 16 |
| 6 | James Jones Out of FBFree agent James Jones indicates he'd like to play for the 49ers. "It's just a waiting game for me right now," Jones said Wednesday after being released by the Chargers. "I just want to play football and stay home in the Bay Area." Two teams are located in the Bay -- the Raiders and 49ers. The Raiders aren't an option, but the 49ers might be a fit. The 49ers' wideout depth chart is laughably bad. Jones would probably be their best possession receiver. Aug 31 |
| 7 | Preston Parker Out of FBFree agent WR Preston Parker has received three years' probation in his drug case. Parker pled guilty to possession of cocaine and paraphernalia. Still only 29, Parker has said he hopes to continue his football career. He caught five passes in two games for the Giants last season, and is two years removed from a 36-grab campaign. Jun 28 |
| 8 | Greg Little Out of FBBills waived/released WR Greg Little, LS Reid Ferguson, LB David Hawthorne, OL Robert Kugler, TE Jimmay Mundine, LB Eric Striker, DT Alameda Ta’Amu, QB Austin Trainor, and DT Justin Zimmer. Little was outlasted by Greg Salas, Marquise Goodwin, and Dezmin Lewis. Striker got some first-team reps early in camp, but fell down the depth chart recently. Aug 30 |
| 9 | Kris Durham Out of FBRaiders released/waived WR Kris Durham, RB George Atkinson III, OG Mitch Bell, LB Spencer Hadley, DE Shelby Harris, OT Dan Kistler, DE Max Valles, DT Leon Orr, DE C.J. Wilson, TE Brian Leonhardt, DT Ricky Lumpkin, CB Tevin McDonald, LB Josh Shirley, K Giorgio Tavecchio, DE Gary Wilkins, and WR Devon Wylie. Durham was buried on Oakland's depth chart behind Amari Cooper, Michael Crabtree, Andre Holmes, and Brice Butler. He's running out of NFL chances. A sixth-round pick, Valles is a practice squad candidate. Sep 5 |
| 10 | Josh Morgan Out of FBFree agent WR Josh Morgan was charged with reckless use of a firearm after accidentally shooting himself in Virginia on January 31. That's a misdemeanor offense. Morgan claims he was cleaning the gun when he shot himself. He was hospitalized but none of his injuries were life-threatening. Morgan will appear in court next month. He went to training camp with the Saints last summer but was among the team's final cuts. Feb 10 |
| 11 | Stevie Johnson |
| 12 | Jacoby Ford Out of FBTitans released WR Jacoby Ford. The 28-year-old return specialist is running out of NFL chances. Sep 5 |
| 13 | Hakeem Nicks Out of FBSaints released WR Hakeem Nicks. Nicks lasted less than two weeks on the roster. Once one of the most promising receivers in the game, the 2009 first-rounder just does not have it anymore. Nicks is only 28, but his NFL career is likely over. Aug 8 |
| 14 | Tyler Davis Out of FBDolphins signed CB/WR Tyler Davis. A former UDFA out of Missouri Valley College, Davis is being signed out of the little-known German Football League. Davis has been a two-way star in Europe, playing corner and receiver. He's the first player to make the leap from the GFL to the NFL. His odds of cracking the Dolphins' 53-man roster are exceedingly slim. Jan 4 |
| 15 | Douglas McNeil |
| 16 | Kyle Prater |
| 17 | DeAndre Reaves |
| 18 | Miles Austin Out of FBEagles waived WR Miles Austin. 31-year-old Austin was wholly ineffective as a rotational receiver in Philadelphia, managing 224 yards and one touchdown on 31 targets. Long out of gas, Austin may struggle to find another team willing to sign him. Dec 7 |
| 19 | Kain Colter Out of FBVikings waived WR Kain Colter. Colter played quarterback and wide receiver for Northwestern. The Vikings will try to develop Colter on their practice squad. Aug 30 |
| 20 | Greg Salas Out of FBBills waived WR Greg Salas (groin) from injured reserve. Salas has been out since Week 5. He wasn't an IR/return candidate but his injury isn't a season ender. Salas could re-sign with Buffalo when eligible in three weeks. Nov 4 |
| 21 | Carlton Mitchell Out of FBFalcons signed WR Carlton Mitchell. It's been over two years since we'd last heard from Mitchell. He hasn't appeared in a game since catching three balls for 31 yards across 11 games for the Browns back in 2011. Now 27, the former sixth-round pick has good size (6'3/215) and speed (4.41 forty) but faces an uphill battle to make it to final cuts. Jun 18 |
| 22 | Armon Binns Out of FBDolphins waived WR Armon Binns. Binns was beaten out by the likes of Rishard Matthews, Marcus Thigpen, and Damian Williams at the first round of cuts. He's coming off a 2013 torn ACL. Aug 26 |
| 23 | Reggie Dunn |
| 24 | Tevin Reese Out of FBBengals signed WR Tevin Reese to the practice squad. Reese was the 240th pick in May's draft by the Chargers. He drew the nickname "Sweet Feet" in the spring thanks to his 4.46 wheels. Unfortunately, Street is extremely undersized at 5'10/163. He'd have to make an impact as a returner. Sep 3 |
| 25 | Nick Harwell |
| 26 | Ben Edwards Out of FBUpdating a previous item, Giants second-year WR Ben Edwards suffered a torn ACL two weeks ago at voluntary workouts. Edwards was waived-injured on Tuesday and will spend the season on I.R. He's a second-year UDFA and spent Weeks 11-15 on the Giants' practice squad. May 11 |
| 27 | Joshua Stangby |
| 28 | Ricky Collins Out of FBPackers signed Texas A&M-Commerce WR Ricky Collins. Collins (6'0/198) earned first-team D-2 All-American honors as a senior at TAMU-Commerce after catching 71 balls for 1,187 yards (16.7 YPR) and 14 touchdowns. He previously spent time at Midwestern State and Kilgore JUCO. Flying well under the radar, we could find no pre-draft measurables for Collins. May 2 |
| 29 | Jaxon Shipley Out of FBCardinals waived WR Jaxon Shipley. Undrafted out of Texas two years ago, Shipley ripped up August as one of the top plays of preseason DFS. A possession receiver at 6-foot, 192 with 4.52 speed, Shipley should be a candidate for the Cardinals' practice squad. Sep 2 |
| 30 | Nate Washington Out of FBFree agent WR Nate Washington worked out for the Bucs on Tuesday. The Bucs are absurdly low on receivers behind Mike Evans. Now 33, Washington caught 47 passes in 14 games for the Texans last season, averaging 14 yards per grab. He couldn't make the Patriots this summer, but might have a little something left in the tank. Oct 25 |
| 31 | Josh Lenz Out of FBTexans waived WR Josh Lenz, DT Ra'Zahn Howard, LB Carlos Thompson and OT Arturo Uzdavinis. Lenz is a fourth-year UDFA who has never appeared in a regular season game. Aug 29 |
| 32 | Eric Rogers Out of FB49ers waived or released WR Eric Rogers, OL Alex Balducci, S Marcus Ball, LB Carl Bradford, LB Jayson DiManche, TE Je'Ronn Hamm, WR Chris Harper, LB Wynton McManis, P Brock Miller, DL Zach Moore, NT Mike Purcell, CB JaCorey Shepherd and LB Shayne Skov. The 49ers are pruning their roster following the draft. Rogers was a ballyhooed signing out of the CFL, but ended up missing all of 2016 with a torn ACL. Now 26, Rogers will have trouble getting another NFL opportunity. May 2 |
| 33 | Robert Herron Out of FBDolphins waived WR Robert Herron, WR Tyler Davis, LB Terrell Manning, DB Damarr Aultman, and DT Robert Thomas. They were all reserve/future players. A Bucs sixth-round pick in 2014, Herron has now been cut by two teams in as many years. The Dolphins tried moving SPARQ freak Aultman from wideout to defensive back, but he couldn't hack it. Apr 28 |
| 34 | Shaq Evans Out of FBCowboys waived WR Shaq Evans. Evans is facing a four-game ban for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. The 2014 fourth-rounder, who has never appeared in a regular season game, is near the end of the NFL line. Apr 27 |
| 35 | Solomon Patton Out of FBBroncos claimed WR/KR Solomon Patton off waivers from the Bucs. A 2014 undrafted free agent, Patton couldn't lock down return duties in Tampa last season. He's unlikely to crack the Broncos' 53-man roster. May 12 |
| 36 | Zach D'Orazio |
| 37 | Kenzel Doe |
| 38 | Jared Dangerfield Out of FBSaints signed Western Kentucky WR Jared Dangerfield. Dangerfield (6'2/214) spent two seasons with the Hilltoppers after transferring from community college, parlaying 151 receptions into 1,669 yards (11.1 YPR) and 19 TDs. Dangerfield's Pro Day numbers weren't made available to the media, but he's known as a sub-par athlete with concerns regarding his separation skills and ability to win versus man coverage. Lacking NFL-level movement skills, Dangerfield is a pretty extreme long shot. Apr 30 |
| 39 | Issac Blakeney |
| 40 | Kenny Cook |
| 41 | T.J. Graham Out of FBEagles waived WR T.J. Graham, WR Xavier Rush, C Bruce Johnson, and RB Cedric O'Neal. They're getting a few first cuts out of the way early. Graham was a third-round pick in the 2012 draft by Buffalo. It is an ominous sign for the careers of Graham and Rush that they couldn't crack Philly's weak wideout corps. Aug 21 |
| 42 | Damaris Johnson Out of FBPatriots signed WR Damaris Johnson. The ex-Eagle and Texan spent the first three months of the season on the street. He could provide help in the slot, and should immediately slide in on special teams. Even with the Pats majorly banged up at wideout, Johnson won't come into fantasy value. Dec 1 |
| 43 | Damian Williams Out of FBRams signed WR Damian Williams, FB/TE Brad Smelley, and P Michael Palardy to reserve/future contracts. Williams lasted about four weeks on the Rams' 53-man roster earlier in the season but was cut when St. Louis needed to promote TE Justice Cunningham. He was a third-round pick by coach Jeff Fisher with the Titans in 2010. Jan 5 |
| 44 | Marlon Moore Out of FBBrowns re-signed WR Marlon Moore. Moore returned 13 kicks last season while contributing nine tackles on special teams. He hasn't caught a pass since 2013. Mar 11 |
| 45 | Jarrett Boykin Out of FBBills signed WR Jarrett Boykin to a reserve/future contract. Boykin was out of the league for the entire 2015 season after spending the preseason with the Panthers. He caught nine balls for 93 yards in exhibition play. Boykin was Tyrod Taylor's top target at Virginia Tech. Jan 6 |
| 46 | Lance Lewis Out of FB49ers signed WR Lance Lewis. A 2012 UDFA out of East Carolina, Lewis spent time with the Redskins and Cowboys last season. He has zero catches in three career games. The 49ers waive/injured WR Chuck Jacobs to make room for Lewis. Jacobs tore his ACL in the 49ers' preseason opener. Aug 9 |
| 47 | Joseph Anderson Out of FBEagles waived WR Joe Anderson. Anderson was signed by the Eagles a month ago. Despite receiving a relatively lofty $20,000 offseason signing bonus, the 2012 undrafted free agent and potential special teamer doesn't even make it to the offseason program. Mar 14 |
| 48 | David Porter |
| 49 | Richard Mullaney |
| 50 | Duke Williams Out of FBRams waived WR Duke Williams, DE Morgan Fox, TE Justice Cunningham, and DB Rohan Gaines. A priority UDFA, Williams caught just two passes in limited preseason snaps. He's been in heavy decline since getting kicked off Auburn his senior year. Cunningham could resurface on the practice squad. Sep 2 |
| 51 | Dennis Parks |
| 52 | Quinshad Davis Out of FBLions signed UNC WR Quinshad Davis. The Lions did not draft a wide receiver in Chicago, but they have added a few warm receiving bodies through street free agency. Among them, Davis (6'3, 218). He has the desired frame to compete against larger corners, but his lack of speed (4.69 forty at his Pro Day) will likely kill off his NFL dreams prematurely. A quintessential Quadruple-A-type receiving prospect, Davis will compete with the more gifted UDFA signee Jay Lee (Baylor) and the likes of Austin Willis and Ryan Spadola for a final spot on the 53-man roster. May 13 |
| 53 | Rashaun Simonise |
| 54 | Reece Horn |
| 55 | Travis Labhart |
| 56 | Donatella Luckett Out of FBChiefs signed Harding WR Donatella Luckett. Luckett (6'0/211) was a prolific wideout and return specialist in Division 2, scoring 22 all-purpose TDs in four years at Harding -- 15 at receiver, 5 as a ball carrier, and 2 on kick returns. He was a first-team All-Great American Conference pick as both a junior and senior. Luckett was exposed as a sub-par athlete at the Combine, where he ran 4.65 with a 34-inch vertical and 9-foot-10 broad jump. He did clock 4.40 at the Harding Pro Day. Already 24 years old, Luckett faces an uphill climb as an overaged prospect with pedestrian physical attributes. May 2 |
| 57 | Josh Stewart Out of FBOklahoma State junior WR Josh Stewart will forego his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL draft. A wiry 5-foot-10, 180(ish) pounds, Stewart led the Cowboys with 60 catches this season, but managed just 703 yards. Rotoworld's Josh Norris likes Stewart's ability to find creases in the defense, but believes he's a day-three prospect. Stewart is an excellent punt returner, however, which should help his stock. Stewart could do himself a world of good with a strong Combine. Jan 7 |
| 58 | Tyler Murphy Out of FBSteelers promoted QB Tyler Murphy from the practice squad. It's another sign Ben Roethlisberger won't return this week. With Michael Vick sidelined, Murphy will back up Landry Jones. Oct 24 |
| 59 | Marquez Clark |
| 60 | Josh Harper Out of FBRaiders signed Fresno State WR Josh Harper. Harper (6'1/191) was a two-year starter and four-year contributor in Fresno State's pro-ish-style offense, piling up 228 career catches for 2,938 yards (12.9 YPR) and 29 TDs. Showing concerning athleticism at the Combine, Harper managed a 4.64 forty, 32-inch vertical, and 9-foot broad jump. Harper did flash playmaking ability after the catch in college, and displays an impressive enough combination of foot quicks and body control that NFL Films' Greg Cosell has suggested Harper boasts similarities to Steelers star Antonio Brown. That is an extremely aggressive assessment, but makes Harper someone to monitor. May 2 |
| 61 | Chandler Worthy Out of FBTexans waived WR/KR Chandler Worthy. Worthy was actually active for three of Houston's first five games, catching three passes for 14 yards. An UDFA out of Troy, Worthy will be stashed back to the practice squad if he clears waivers. Oct 13 |
| 62 | Ezell Ruffin Out of FBColts signed San Diego State WR Ezell Ruffin. Ruffin (6'0/218) caught 111 career passes for 1,877 yards (16.9 YPR) and five TDs as an Aztec. A good college receiver who's unlikely to translate to the pros, Ruffin has small hands (8 3/4") and is painfully short on athleticism, running 4.68 at the Combine with a lineman-like 27 1/2-inch vertical. His upside is a low-end slot receiver. May 2 |
| 63 | Tyler McDonald |
| 64 | DaVaris Daniels Out of FBPatriots waived WRs DaVaris Daniels and Zach D'Orazio, RB Tony Creecy, OG Ryan Groy, TE Jake Bequette, OL Caylin Hauptmann, OT Chris Martin, LB James Morris, and DLs Casey Walker and A.J. Pataiali'i. Bequette was released with an injury settlement, making him a free agent. Daniels was recently claimed by the Patriots off waivers from the Vikings, but ostensibly only to serve as a short-term practice body at the end of camp. Sep 4 |
| 65 | L'Damian Washington Out of FBChiefs waived WR L'Damian Washington. A undrafted free agent in 2014, Washington spent his rookie year on various practice squads. He will likely have a similar sophomore campaign. Chiefs also waived/released LS Andrew East, TE Adam Schiltz, G Marcus Reed, OT Anthony Dima, CB Kenneth Penny, CB Aaron Hester, OL Charles Tuaau, DE Vaughn Martin, WR Kenny Cook and WR Jeret Smith. Aug 30 |
| 66 | Jeff Beathard |
| WR2 | 1 | Andrew Hawkins Out of FBFree agent WR Andrew Hawkins said he has spoken to "quite a few teams" since his release from the Browns on Monday. It would be shocking if a new free agent said different. Hawkins added he requested his release several weeks ago. It is an understandable decision considering he has seen just 97 total targets the last two years and the Browns' quarterback situation, but the 31-year-old slot man is unlikely to find a hot market. Feb 27 |
| 2 | Roddy White Out of FBFree agent WR Roddy White retired from the NFL after 11 seasons. White was out of the league last season after getting cut by the Falcons in 2016. White faded late in his career, but he'll still go down as one of the better receivers of the last 15 years. In his prime, White recorded six straight 1,000-yard seasons, earning four Pro Bowl nods in that span. He'll retire as Atlanta's all-time leader in catches (808), receiving yards (10,863) and receiving touchdowns (63). All of those records should eventually be broken by Julio Jones. Apr 14 |
| 3 | Brian Hartline Out of FBColts coach Chuck Pagano said the team is considering signing a veteran free agent receiver. The Colts waived Josh Boyce on Tuesday. Boyce had been getting reps as the No. 4 wideout behind T.Y. Hilton, Donte Moncrief and Phillip Dorsett. Someone like Brian Hartline would provide a steady veteran presence as a No. 4. Roddy White is also available. Aug 16 |
| 4 | Riley Cooper Out of FBFree agent WR Riley Cooper is participating in Bucs minicamp on a tryout basis. This is the first we've heard of Cooper since he was released by the Eagles in February of last year. He spent last season out of the league and didn't draw an ounce of known interest. Cooper is still just 29 and offers great size at 6'4/230 along with some outside blocking skills in the run game. May 5 |
| 5 | Victor Cruz |
| 6 | Denarius Moore Out of FBSaints worked out free agent WRs Denarius Moore, Vincent Brown, and Nathan Palmer on Wednesday. This trio is in addition to Hakeem Nicks, who also tried out. With no receiver older than 23 on the roster, it would make sense for the Saints to add a veteran before offseason workouts begin in earnest. Brandin Cooks (22), Willie Snead (23), and rookie Michael Thomas (21) are currently the projected starters. May 18 |
| 7 | Chris Givens Out of FBFree agent WRs Chris Givens and Griff Whalen worked out for the Chargers. The Chargers need to add a veteran with Keenan Allen lost for the season. The Bolts' receiver depth chart is extremely low on proven talent behind Travis Benjamin. Givens is a vertical threat with Whalen a slot man. Sep 13 |
| 8 | Marcus Thigpen Out of FBBills signed KR Marcus Thigpen. Thigpen will likely take over return duties after PR Leodis McKelvin fumbled a punt away to the Patriots on Monday night and muffed another. The Bills also signed OL Ryan Groy, releasing WR Denarius Moore and RB Dan Herron. Nov 25 |
| 9 | Ace Sanders Out of FBNFL suspended free agent WR Ace Sanders ten games for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Small, slow, and suspended is no way to last in the NFL. Aug 3 |
| 10 | Onterio McCalebb Out of FBThe Bengals have moved Onterio McCalebb from cornerback to wide receiver. An all-purpose running back at Auburn, McCalebb has spent the last two seasons struggling on the Bengals' practice squad as a corner. Now he's shifting back to the offensive side in an effort to find a role. At 5'10/175, McCalebb's ceiling is a seldom-used gadget guy and return man despite 4.34 speed. Jul 6 |
| 11 | Nathan Palmer Out of FBBroncos signed WR Nathan Palmer to their active roster. Palmer, a practice squadder, takes the place of suspended Wes Welker on the active roster. A 5'11/198 former UDFA out of Northern Illinois, Palmer will compete to dress Sunday as a sixth receiver. Sep 3 |
| 12 | Andre Debose Out of FBRaiders waived/injured WR Andre Debose. His injury is undisclosed. A seventh-round pick in 2015, Debose tore his Achilles' last offseason. When healthy, he could catch on as a return specialist. Jun 3 |
| 13 | Shakim Phillips |
| 14 | Mike Brown Out of FBPanthers signed WR Mike Brown to a futures contract. Brown spent three years with the Jags from 2012-14, making 39 catches in 18 games and bouncing around the practice squad. At age 26 (in February) and a bit undersized with a limited skill set, he's not an exciting prospect. Jan 15 |
| 15 | Tandon Doss Out of FBJaguars placed WR Tandon Doss on injured reserve, ending his season. Frequently injured, Doss was tentatively expected to open the year as the Jags' punt returner. They'll have to mix and match until Ace Sanders gets back. Aug 29 |
| 16 | DeVier Posey Out of FBBroncos waived/released WR DeVier Posey, WR Durron Neal, TE Manasseh Garner, S Antonio Glover, DL Calvin Heurtelou, DT David Moala and LB Danrell Sankey. Posey has made one appearance over the past two seasons. Both Posey and Neal were apparently having solid camps, but couldn't crack the Broncos' front-loaded receiver corps. Posey is only 26, but he's running out of NFL rope. Aug 29 |
| 17 | A.J. Jenkins Out of FBCowboys waived/released WR A.J. Jenkins, FB Ray Agnew, LB Donnie Baggs, DE Ben Gardner, WR Clyde Gates, OT Laurence Gibson, WR Nick Harwell, WR A.J. Jenkins, LB Dakorey Johnson, C Shane McDermott, DE Efe Obada, C Ronald Patrick, CB Joel Ross, S Tim Scott and OT John Wetzel. Jenkins made a roster push late in training camp, but it is not a great sign he could crack the Cowboys' shallow receiver corps. He may be out of chances. Dallas also waived/injured LB Ka'Lial Glaud and CB Rod Sweeting. Sep 5 |
| 18 | Griff Whalen Out of FBPatriots waived WR Griff Whalen. The Patriots cut him to clear a roster spot for Michael Floyd, who was claimed off waivers from Arizona. Whalen was only on the team for a week and was a healthy scratch against the Ravens on Monday night. Dec 15 |
| 19 | Emory Blake |
| 20 | Kevin Smith Out of FBSeahawks.com reporter John Boyle expects Kevin Smith, Kasen Williams and Douglas McNeil to compete for the final wide receiver spot at training camp. Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett, Jermaine Kearse and Paul Richardson (assuming he's healthy) will all be on the roster, leaving Smith, Williams and McNeil to battle for one or two spots. Smith should enter camp as the favorite. He outsnapped Williams 215 to 39 last season while earning five targets compared to just one for Williams. McNeil never saw the field in 2015 after joining Seattle's practice squad late in the year. Jun 24 |
| 21 | R.J. Harris Out of FBSaints signed New Hampshire WR R.J. Harris. Harris (6'0/191) was a prolific pass catcher in the Colonial Athletic Association, securing 310 balls for 4,328 yards (14.0 YPR) and 36 TDs as a four-year starter. He graduated as the CAA's all-time leader in receptions. Harris ran 4.51/4.53 at the New Hampshire Pro Day, adding a 37 1/2-inch vertical and explosive 10-foot-7 broad jump. Harris needs work, but his combination of athleticism and collegiate production is impressive, even coming from the FCS. May 2 |
| 22 | Austin Pettis Out of FBFree agent WR Austin Pettis will work out for the Chargers Tuesday. As will Vincent Brown. With San Diego suffering another round of receiver injuries Sunday, they need the depth. Pettis spent part of last season and the offseason with the Chargers. Dontrelle Inman's (neck) and Stevie Johnson's (groin) availabilities for Week 14 are still up in the air. Dec 8 |
| 23 | Ryan Broyles Out of FBLions waived WR Ryan Broyles. Broyles reportedly asked for his release after not getting many looks this preseason. A 2012 second-round pick out of Oklahoma, Broyles' career has been derailed by two ACL surgeries and a torn Achilles'. Those injuries have taken their toll on Broyles, who reportedly lacked explosiveness this offseason. He may get a look from someone, but it appears his career is nearing the end. Aug 31 |
| 24 | Ryan Whalen Out of FBVikings signed WR Ryan Whalen. Whalen has ties to coach Mike Zimmer from their time with the Bengals. He'll compete for a role on special teams. 26-year-old Whalen is a roster longshot. Aug 1 |
| 25 | Joe Morgan Out of FBRavens signed WR Joe Morgan, formerly of the Saints. Baltimore picked Morgan over washed-up Hakeem Nicks. Morgan had been doing the roster dance in New Orleans all season, getting signed and cut three times each. He gives the Ravens another deep threat behind Chris Givens. Nov 4 |
| 26 | Jacoby Jones Out of FBSteelers released WR Jacoby Jones. They replaced him with practice squad S Ross Ventrone. Jones flopped in the Steelers' return specialist role just as he had with San Diego earlier in the season. At age 31, Jones may be on his last NFL legs. Jan 1 |
| 27 | Marcus Harris Out of FBThe Giants will not retain exclusive rights free agent WR Marcus Harris. Harris often drew raves from beat writers during his three offseasons with the G-Men, but he could never stay healthy. He had microfracture surgery on his right knee last July. Now going on age 27, Harris' NFL prospects are bleak. Feb 17 |
| 28 | Clyde Gates Out of FBJets waived/released WR Clyde Gates, OG William Campbell, LB Troy Davis, CB Brandon Dixon, LB A.J. Edds, DT Tevita Finau, DL Kerry Hyder, LB Garrett McIntyre, S Rontez Miles, TE Chris Pantale, OT Brent Qvale, CB Jeremy Reeves, OG Caleb Schlauderaff and DE Zach Thompson. A former Dolphins fourth-rounder, Gates, 28, appeared in six games for the Jets last season, catching 12 passes. Gates annually shines in pad-less practices, but is just about out of regular-season chances. Aug 30 |
| 29 | Kadron Boone Out of FBAn "AFC personnel man" told CSNPhilly's Geoff Mosher Eagles UDFA rookie WR Kadron Boone was "gonna make that team." Boone did not make much of a mark at LSU playing behind Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. and Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry, but Mosher's unnamed personnel man said Boone has the skill set to fill the vacant Jason Avant role in the Eagles offense. Mosher echoed the scout's claims, saying Boone has a "good chance" to make the Eagles' roster if he can quickly pick up Chip Kelly's offense. It may be a long-shot, but Boone will be a player to keep an eye on during training camp. May 17 |
| 30 | Ryan Lankford |
| 31 | Isiah Ferguson Out of FBRams undrafted rookie WR Isiah Ferguson has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and meniscus. He'll likely be waived-injured by the Rams and head to I.R. Ferguson has the looks at 6'5/218 and tore up Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Pro Day with a 4.57 forty, 40-inch vertical, and 10-foot-7 broad jump. He opened some eyes at camp. Aug 21 |
| 32 | Daniel Rodriguez |
| 33 | A.J. Cruz |
| 34 | James Butler |
| 35 | Valdez Showers |
| 36 | Amir Carlisle |
| 37 | Milton Williams III |
| 38 | Chris Harper Out of FB49ers promoted WR Chris Harper from the practice squad. RB DuJuan Harris has been released in a corresponding roster move. Harper will feature on special teams for Chip Kelly. Sep 12 |
| 39 | Reggie Bell |
| 40 | Devon Wylie Out of FBRams signed WR Devon Wylie, OT Steven Baker, WR Emory Blake, G/T Travis Bond, S Christian Bryant, LB Marshall McFadden and DT Doug Worthington to reserve/future contracts. Wylie has made eight career appearances, six of which came with the Chiefs in 2012. All seven players will be long-shots to crack next season's 53-man roster. Dec 30 |
| 41 | Jay Lee Out of FBLions signed Baylor WR Jay Lee. Lee (6'2/215) made 26 starts for the Bears, compiling 101 career catches for 1,700 yards (16.8 YPR) and 15 TDs as Corey Coleman's bookend out wide. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Lee turned in a mediocre Pro Day with a 4.53 forty, 33 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-11 broad jump. Lee has plus size, long arms (32 7/8") and adequate speed, but he dropped too many passes at Baylor and will have to learn an NFL route tree. Apr 30 |
| 42 | Mike Williams Out of FBChiefs released WR Mike Williams. Williams was trying to rejuvenate his career in Kansas City, but looked sluggish in the preseason and had a drop in the Chiefs' second exhibition game. At age 29, the former second-round pick's career looks to be nearing an end. Aug 24 |
| 43 | Devante Davis Out of FBEagles waived WR Devante Davis. Davis was a "name" undrafted free agent out of UNLV, but couldn't make it one week in Chip Kelly's camp. An imposing 6-foot-3, 220 pounds with 4.57 speed and mouthwatering athleticism, Davis should get a second chance, but his NFL career is not off to a good start. Aug 4 |
| 44 | Jimmie Hunt |
| 45 | Michael Preston Out of FBDolphins waived WR Michael Preston. The 26-year-old shined in early training camp practices, but didn't carry over his momentum into preseason games. Preston stands 6-foot-5, 220. Aug 23 |
| 46 | Phil Bates Out of FBCowboys waived WR Phil Bates, CB Robert Steeples, DT Carlif Taylor, P Tom Hornsey and LS Casey Kreiter. Bates made one appearance for the Seahawks last season. Going on 26, the former undrafted free agent is running out of NFL chances. Aug 31 |
| 47 | Christion Jones Out of FBDolphins re-signed WR Christion Jones. Jones went to training camp with the Dolphins last summer but was waived/injured prior to the regular season. With Rishard Matthews headed for free agency, wide receiver depth could be a need for Miami. Jones will have a chance to make the team as a return specialist. Mar 2 |
| 48 | Levi Norwood |
| 49 | Dres Anderson Out of FB49ers rookie WR Dres Anderson is practicing without a knee brace after tearing his MCL last October. A potential mid-round pick before the injury, Anderson's health concerns caused him to fall all the way out of the draft. A tall receiver with good straight-line speed, Anderson struggled with drops in college and lacks the short-area quickness to consistently create separation underneath. He will likely top out as a situational deep threat in the NFL. May 23 |
| 50 | Marken Michel |
| 51 | Ed Williams Out of FBPackers signed WR Ed Williams to the practice squad. Williams is a second-year UDFA out of small-school Fort Hays State. Aside from the fact that he's already 24, we know nothing about him, though any wideout on the Packers' practice squad is worth keeping an eye on. Sep 7 |
| 52 | Danny Anthrop Out of FBColts signed Purdue WR Danny Anthrop. Anthrop (6'0/187) rebounded from a November 2014 ACL tear to catch 57 passes for 430 yards (7.54 YPR) and two touchdowns as a senior at Purdue. After a relatively nondescript college career playing for bad teams, Anthrop put himself on the draft radar by running 4.49 at the Boilermakers' Pro Day. Anthrop is still a limited athlete (30 1/2" vertical, 9'11" broad jump) and short on length (29 1/2-inch arms). He'll have to carve out a role on punt returns and/or in the slot to forge an NFL career. Apr 30 |
| 53 | Tony Washington |
| 54 | Chris King |
| 55 | Trindon Holliday Out of FBRaiders released/waived KR Trindon Holliday, CB Ras-I Dowling, CB James Dockery, OG Lamar Mady, P Steven Clark, WR Josh Harper, CB Rob Daniel, QB Cody Fajardo, WR Josh Jarper and S Jimmy Hall. Hall was waived/injured. Holliday is one of the better return men in the NFL, but undersized and mistake prone. Now 29, he's running out of chances to stick in the league. Sep 1 |
| 56 | Durron Neal |
| 57 | David Glidden |
| 58 | Kieran Duncan |
| 59 | Jarvis Turner |
| 60 | T.J. Thorpe |
| 61 | Michael Bennett |
| 62 | Paul Browning |
| 63 | Austin Willis |
| 64 | Kashif Moore Out of FBSteelers signed WR Kashif Moore to a reserve/future contract. An undrafted free agent out of Connecticut last season, Moore was waived by the Bengals after making just one catch during the preseason. He bounced around practice squads during the regular season. He'll compete for a practice-squad spot in Pittsburgh. Jan 28 |
| 65 | Kenbrell Thompkins Out of FBJets waived WR Kenbrell Thompkins. The Jets tendered Thompkins as a restricted free agent, but he got beaten out by Jalin Marshall. Thompkins has 38 catches over the past two years, but is already 28. Sep 3 |
| 66 | Saalim Hakim Out of FBCoach Rex Ryan named Saalim Hakim the Jets' kickoff primary returner. Rookie Jalen Saunders will presumably return punts. A Tarleton State alum, Hakim clocked forty times in the 4.2s at his 2012 Pro Day. 24 years old, Saalim is the younger brother of former Rams star Az-Zahir Hakim. Aug 24 |
| 67 | Juron Criner Out of FBGiants waived WR Juron Criner, OL Michael Bamiro, DB Justin Halley, OL Eric Herman, OL Derrick Johnson, P Robert Malone, DE Jordan Stanton, DT Jimmy Staten, TE Will Tye, OL Brandon Mosley and RB Akeem Hunt. Mosley and Hunt were waived/injured. A 2012 fifth-rounder, Criner hasn't caught a regular season pass since 2013. Sep 1 |
| 68 | Titus Davis Out of FBChargers signed Central Michigan WR Titus Davis. Davis (6'1/196) followed in the footsteps of Antonio Brown with the Chippewas, starting all four years and parlaying 204 career catches into 3,700 yards (18.1 YPR) with 37 TDs. First-team All MAC as both a junior and senior, Davis is the only wideout in FBS history to catch eight-plus TD passes in all four seasons. Despite his productive resume, Davis has abnormally short arms (29 5/8") and small hands (8 1/4"), and is an ordinary athlete with 4.51 speed, a 32 1/2-inch vertical, and a 9-foot-11 broad jump. Not quite skilled enough to excel on the perimeter, and not quite sudden enough for the slot, Davis figures to max out as a No. 3/4 receiver in the pros. May 2 |
| 69 | Andre Davis Out of FBBills waived WR Andre Davis. Davis was signed as a priority UDFA out of South Florida and recently drew praise from coach Rex Ryan as a player who stood out at camp. He caught nine passes for 68 yards this preseason and is likely headed to the practice squad. Sep 4 |
| 70 | Demetrius Wilson |
| 71 | Josh Reese |
| 72 | DiAndre Campbell |
| 73 | Trevor Harman |
| 74 | Stephen Hill Out of FBFree agent WR Stephen Hill has been suspended two games. The reason is unclear. We haven't heard a peep on Hill since he couldn't survive the first round of cuts in Panthers camp. Oct 25 |
| 75 | Tom Nelson Out of FBRavens released WR Tom Nelson and waived WR Daniel Brown, OT Blaine Clausell, CB Quinton Pointer, and ILB Andrew Bose. Nelson was trying to make the switch to receiver from safety after being out of the league for four years. He caught five passes for 57 yards this preseason. Sep 4 |
| 76 | Leonard Hankerson Out of FBBills released WR Leonard Hankerson. Hankerson was getting reps with the first-team offense in the spring, and reportedly "looked strong" as a dark horse for No. 3 receiver duties. But once the pads came on in training camp, and particularly the Bills' preseason opener, "HankTime" was a colossal mess. He caught 1-of-5 targets for seven yards on Saturday, and committed three drops. His career is on life support. Aug 15 |
| WR3 | 1 | Marques Colston |
| 2 | Chris Givens |
| 3 | Victor Cruz |
| 4 | Riley Cooper |
| TE | 1 | Gary Barnidge |
| 2 | Owen Daniels Out of FBBroncos released TE Owen Daniels. The move saves the Broncos $2.5 million against the cap. This was a no-brainer move. Daniels just wrapped up his age-33 season and has looked close to the end of the line much of the past couple seasons. It's an especially bad sign for Daniels' NFL future that the only head coach he's ever known -- Gary Kubiak -- has now released him. After winning the Super Bowl, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Daniels hang 'em up and call it a career. Mar 8 |
| 3 | Scott Chandler Out of FBFree agent TE Scott Chandler announced he underwent knee surgery which will sideline him for all of 2016 and may end his career. "This surgery will take me out of next season," Chandler wrote on Facebook, "and probably keep me from playing again." Chandler was released with a failed physical designation by the Patriots. He took a visit with the Colts shortly after his release, but he has not made any waves in free agency since then. This explains why. If this is it for Chandler, he will finish his career with 205 catches for 2,379 yards and 21 touchdowns across seven seasons with four teams. The vast majority of that production came during his four seasons with the Bills from 2011-2014. Apr 2 |
| 4 | Craig Stevens Out of FBTitans TE Craig Stevens is retiring after eight years in the league. The No. 85 overall pick of the 2008 draft, Stevens is forfeiting $2 million by hanging it up. Of course, it's quite possible the decision comes after the Titans told him he wasn't going to make the team. A blocking specialist, Stevens spent his entire eight-year career in Tennessee, catching 60 passes and scoring six touchdowns. Aug 23 |
| 5 | Zach Sudfeld Out of FBJets waived TE Zach Sudfeld. Sudfeld re-signed with the Jets after missing all of 2015 with a torn ACL. Failing to crack the Jets' weak tight end group is not a great sign for his career. Sudfeld being cut is a good sign for Jace Amaro's roster chances. Sep 3 |
| 6 | Brandon Bostick Out of FBNFL suspended free agent TE Brandon Bostick the first four games of 2017. The reason for the suspension isn't yet clear. The Jets non-tendered Bostick after he appeared in 16 games (seven starts) last year. Bostick hasn't been linked to any teams this offseason. Apr 22 |
| 7 | Tony Moeaki Out of FBBears released TE Tony Moeaki. The 29-year-old simply hasn't been the same since wrecking his knee. For what it is worth, The Observer-Reporter's Dale Lolley believes the Steelers will "take a hard look." Sep 3 |
| 8 | Dante Rosario Out of FBBears released TE Dante Rosario. The nine-year veteran spent the past two years in the Windy City, catching 16 passes last season. He'll get calls whenever someone needs a blocker. Sep 4 |
| 9 | Matt Spaeth Out of FBSteelers released TE Matt Spaeth with a failed physical designation. According to GM Kevin Colbert, Spaeth never recovered from his January "knee scope." A 2007 third-rounder, Spaeth has been the Steelers' blocking tight end for seven of the past nine seasons. He was due just $1 million, so his release probably isn't related to salary cap reasons. Spaeth turns 33 in November. It could be a while before his phone rings. Jul 21 |
| 10 | Mickey Shuler Out of FBFalcons released TE Mickey Shuler. With Jacob Tamme (concussion) sidelined, Shuler saw 21 snaps against the Texans in Week 4. Tony Moeaki will take Shuler's spot on the active roster. Oct 6 |
| 11 | Beau Gardner |
| 12 | Michael Cooper |
| 13 | Andrew Quarless Out of FBLions released TE Andrew Quarless. Quarless spent the first two weeks on Detroit's reserve/suspended list, and when his suspension ended the Lions didn't deem enough valuable enough to keep. Sep 19 |
| 14 | Kyle Miller Out of FBChargers waived TE Kyle Miller. The Chargers signed Miller last week as insurance for Ladarius Green, who was dealing with concussion symptoms at the time. Antonio Gates is slated to return from his PED suspension in Week 5 and the Chargers don't have the roster space to keep five tight ends. Miller played just three snaps last week. Sep 29 |
| 15 | Nic Jacobs Out of FBThe Florida Times Union considers TE Nic Jacobs a lock for the 53-man roster. Jacobs has been shut down since OTAs with a wrist injury. He’s fully expected to be ready for training camp. Jacobs is Jacksonville’s top inline blocker behind Marcedes Lewis. Jul 23 |
| 16 | Dominique Jones |
| 17 | Chase Ford Out of FBBrowns waived TE Chase Ford. Ford lasted just a week with the Browns. E.J. Bibbs, Randall Telfer, and 2015 UDFA Connor Hamlett are Cleveland's only tight ends behind Gary Barnidge. Apr 20 |
| 18 | Bruce Miller Out of FBEx-49ers FB Bruce Miller has been charged with seven felonies stemming from his Monday arrest for assault. Miller is alleged to have beaten a 70-year-old man with a cane, amongst other disturbing charges. The 29-year-old clearly needs help. His NFL career is likely over. Sep 8 |
| 19 | Richard Gordon Out of FBFree agent TE Richard Gordon was arrested on charges of battery and battery on a law enforcement officer in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Tuesday. A passerby called the cops after seeing Gordon punching and pushing his girlfriend. The girlfriend said Gordon punched her arm several times and slapped her across the face as she was driving Gordon to pick up his car near a local strip club. When police discovered his car, there was an AR-15 rifle in the vehicle in plain sight. They arrested Gordon and impounded the gun and car. Jun 23 |
| 20 | Orson Charles Out of FBSaints released TE Orson Charles. The move leaves the Saints with just two active tight ends. Suspended for Week 1, Charles will struggle to find free-agent interest. Sep 5 |
| 21 | Nick Kasa Out of FBRaiders waived/failed physical TE Nick Kasa. LB Bojay Filimoeatu, CB Jansen Watson and LB Justin Jackson were also cut loose. A 2013 sixth-rounder, Kasa is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last August. A former defensive end, Kasa was converted to tight end late in his college career. He has (had) 4.71 wheels to go along with his 6-foot-6, 265-pound frame, but caught only one pass in 16 games as a rookie. He'll have to prove he's healthy before getting a second chance elsewhere. May 5 |
| 22 | Chase Dixon |
| 23 | David Paulson Out of FBChargers waived TE David Paulson, QB Chase Rettig, LB Brock Hekking, TE Logan Stokes, OT Forrestal Hickman, CB Manny Asprilla, DL Cam Botticelli, WR Titus Davis, RB Jahwan Edwards, LB Curtis Grant, and DL Luther Robinson. This is the Chargers' first round of cuts. Aug 30 |
| 24 | Justice Cunningham Out of FBRams signed TE Justice Cunningham, WR Emory Blake, DE Mason Brodine, OT Sean Hooey and CB Darren Woodard to reserve/future contracts. Cunningham was "Mr. Irrelevant" in this year's draft, going with the No. 254 overall — and final — pick to the Colts. He's yet to appear in an NFL game. Brodine appeared in two games for the 2011 Raiders. All five players will spend the offseason on the Rams' roster before likely getting cut in camp. Dec 31 |
| 25 | Chase Coffman Out of FBColts signed TE Chase Coffman. Coffman spent some time with the Colts in the preseason. This signing confirms Dwayne Allen is going to miss a couple games. Oct 18 |
| 26 | Casey Pierce |
| 27 | Mike McFarland |
| 28 | Rob Blanchflower Out of FBSeventh-round TE Rob Blanchflower suffered a high ankle sprain at Steelers camp. The UMass alum will miss "at least a week," according to coach Mike Tomlin, but could be sidelined even further than that. Blanchflower was slated to compete for a roster spot behind starter Heath Miller and blocker Matt Spaeth. Jul 31 |
| 29 | Jacob Maxwell |
| 30 | D.J. Williams Out of FBRedskins signed TE D.J. Williams, formerly of the Buccaneers. Williams was billed as an athletic, catch-first tight end coming out of Arkansas in 2011, but he isn't particularly athletic and really struggles to block. In Washington, Williams will have a realistic chance at making the 53-man roster after Niles Paul and Logan Paulsen were placed on I.R. The Redskins should be continuing to look at tight ends at final NFL cuts. Aug 16 |
| 31 | Steve Maneri Out of FBJets signed TE Steve Maneri. Maneri (6-foot-7, 280) is purely a blocker. He played 22 snaps for the Patriots last season and takes the roster spot of Zach Sudfeld, who tore his ACL last week. Jun 15 |
| 32 | Cameron Clear Out of FBColts signed TE/OT Cameron Clear to a reserve/future contract. The Colts announced Clear as a tight end, but he has the size (6'5/277) to play tackle. In all likelihood, he'll work in jumbo packages as a blocking specialist if he makes the team. Clear was a "name" UDFA out of Texas A&M after last May's draft. He spent last summer with the Steelers. Feb 17 |
| 33 | Gerald Christian Out of FBBills waived/released TE Gerald Christian, LS Garrison Sanborn, and S Phillip Thomas. These moves are in addition to the more notable cuts of CB Nickell Robey-Coleman and K Dan Carpenter. A seventh-round pick of the Cardinals in 2015, Christian appeared in three games for the Bills last season. Getting cut at this point is not a great sign for his future. Mar 7 |
| 34 | Kevin Greene |
| 35 | Ryan Taylor Out of FBChiefs signed TE Ryan Taylor to a one-year contract. A special teams standout, Taylor will compete for a roster spot behind Travis Kelce, Demetrius Harris, and fifth-rounder James O’Shaughnessy. May 22 |
| 36 | Konrad Reuland Out of FBFormer Jets and Ravens TE Konrad Reuland died Monday at the age of 29. Reuland reportedly died from complications stemming from a brain aneurysm he suffered November 28. "We lost a Raven today," Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday. "I just want to offer condolences to his family. We love Konrad Reuland. Every single guy in the locker room loves him." An undrafted free agent out of Stanford, Reuland appeared in 30 games across three seasons for the Jets and Ravens. Our condolences go out to his loved ones. Dec 13 |
| 37 | Brett Brackett Out of FBTitans waived/injured TE Brett Brackett. Buried on the depth chart in Tennessee, Brackett apparently isn't fully recovered from a knee ailment that sent him to injured reserve last December. May 8 |
| 38 | Michael Egnew Out of FBSaints signed TE Michael Egnew, LB Justin Anderson, LB Chris Young, and DT Austin Brown. All four will be camp bodies for the Saints over the next couple weeks. Aug 17 |
| 39 | Adrien Robinson Out of FBFree agent TE Adrien Robinson worked out for the Dolphins on Tuesday. It could be an indication the Dolphins are concerned about Jordan Cameron's (groin) status. Robinson is an athletic freak, but never translated it to game days in three years on the Giants' roster. Sep 22 |
| 40 | Jake Murphy |
| 41 | Rory Anderson Out of FB49ers selected South Carolina TE Rory Anderson with the No. 254 overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. Affectionately known as "Busta," Anderson (6'5/244) finished his college career with just 61 receptions for 954 yards (15.6 YPR) and nine touchdowns, never catching more than 22 passes in a season. He tore both of his triceps tendons a senior. Anderson flashed seam-stretching ability for the Gamecocks, but has abnormally small hands (8 3/4") and dropped far too many balls in college. He's essentially a poor man's Ladarius Green. May 2 |
| 42 | John Peters |
| 43 | Jay Rome |
| 44 | Kivon Cartwright Out of FBBucs signed Colorado State TE Kivon Cartwright. Cartwright (6'4/243) made 34 starts for the Rams, parlaying 75 catches into 1,136 yards (15.1 YPR) and 11 TDs. He made honorable mention All-Mountain West as a senior. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Cartwright displayed adequate athletic ability at Colorado State's Pro Day, running 4.77 with a 34 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-8 broad jump. Cartwright is built big with long arms (33 3/4") and huge hands (10 7/8"), but lacks fluidity in his movements and blocked poorly in college. May 2 |
| 45 | Gannon Sinclair |
| 46 | Braxton Deaver |
| 47 | M.J. McFarland |
| 48 | Clayton Echard |
| 49 | Gerell Robinson Out of FBBrowns signed TE Gerell Robinson. Robinson was plucked off the Broncos' practice squad. His addition is a sign the Browns are worried about Jordan Cameron's (shoulder) Week 2 status. A third-year undrafted free agent, Robinson has never appeared in a regular-season game. Sep 9 |
| 50 | Brandon Barden Out of FBCowboys waived TE Brandon Barden, WR David Porter, WR Antwan Goodley, LB Jonathan Brown, DE Kenneth Boatright, OT R.J Dill and RB Michael Hill. Boatright, Dill and Hill were waived/injured, and will revert to injured reserve once they clear waivers. Barden's lone three regular season appearances came in 2012. Sep 1 |
| 51 | Dan Light |
| 52 | Jack Tabb |
| 53 | Jordan Thompson Out of FBLions waived TE Jordan Thompson (knee) with a failed physical designation. Thompson made two appearances for Detroit in 2014, but he missed all of 2015 after suffering a "significant" knee injury in the preseason. He is likely still recovering from that injury. May 4 |
| 54 | Arthur Lynch Out of FBFalcons signed TE Arthur Lynch. Atlanta had an open roster spot with S Charles Godfrey retiring. A 2014 fifth-round pick, Lynch will add depth as an inline blocker. 26-year-old Lynch has never appeared in an NFL game. Jul 27 |
| LT | 1 | Ryan Clady |
| 2 | King Dunlap |
| 3 | Eugene Monroe Out of FBRetired OT Eugene Monroe continues to advocate for the medicinal use of marijuana in the NFL. "This pain is never going away. My body is damaged," said Monroe, 30, who was released by the Ravens last year after becoming the first active player to publicly call on the league to permit medical marijuana. "I have to manage it somehow. Managing it with pills was slowly killing me. Now I'm able to function and be extremely efficient by figuring out how to use different formulations of cannabis." The current CBA expires in 2020, and Monroe believes there's enough info out there for the two sides to come to an agreement to allow marijuana for pain relief. Commissioner Roger Goodell seems skeptical, saying, "Listen, you’re ingesting smoke, so that’s not usually a very positive thing that people would say. It does have [an] addictive nature. There are a lot of compounds in marijuana that may not be healthy for the players long term." Goodell remains as clueless as anyone. The entire story is at the link below and is worth the read. May 3 |
| 4 | Charles Brown Out of FBCowboys OT Charles Brown has retired. A 2010 second-rounder, Brown was a journeyman who served as the Cowboys' No. 3 tackle last season. The 29 year old retires with 54 career appearances to his name, including 23 starts. Jul 26 |
| 5 | Cameron Bradfield Out of FBCowboys signed OT Cameron Bradfield. Bradfield, 29 in September, has been out of the league since making two starts for the Jaguars back in 2014. He has 41 career games and 27 starts under his belt and will compete with Charles Brown, Chaz Green, and others for a backup job. Jul 25 |
| 6 | Rob Crisp |
| 7 | Carter Bykowski Out of FB49ers waived OT Carter Bykowski, TE Asante Cleveland and LB Shayne Skov. A seventh-round pick in 2013, Bykowski spend his rookie year on the 49ers practice squad. An undrafted rookie out of Stanford, Skov was pushed out of the draft by his shaky medical history. All three are candidates for the practice squad. Aug 30 |
| 8 | Kyle Roberts |
| 9 | Takoby Cofield Out of FBRedskins waived G/T Takoby Cofield. Cofield received one of this year's highest signing bonuses for an undrafted free agent, $25,000. The Washington Post reports the Redskins will stash him on the practice squad if he clears waivers. Sep 5 |
| 10 | Micah Hatchie |
| 11 | Jason Fox Out of FBDolphins waived RT Jason Fox. Pressed into duty after Ja'Wuan James injured his toe, Fox was extraordinarily bad on Ryan Tannehill's right side. It's unusual for a team to release an 11-game starter at this stage of the (off)season, but Fox wasn't in the Dolphins' 2016 plans. His release creates $1.4 million in cap space. Fox turns 28 in May. He'll search for swing work on the open market. Jan 12 |
| 12 | Jordan Rigsbee |
| 13 | Tyson Chandler Out of FBBills released OT Tyson Chandler with a non-football injury. Chandler joined the Bills last year as an undrafted free agent out of NC State. He still hasn't played an NFL snap. Apr 15 |
| 14 | Lars Hanson |
| 15 | Arturo Uzdavinis |
| 16 | Garry Williams Out of FBEx-Panthers G/T Garry Williams has signed with the CFL's Calgary Stampeders. A 2009 undrafted free agent, Williams made 41 appearances between 2009-14, though just one of those came last season. He turns 29 in August. May 28 |
| 17 | Vince Kowalski |
| 18 | Jake Rodgers Out of FBFalcons signed No. 225 overall pick OT Jake Rodgers to a four-year contract. As far as seventh-round flyers go, Atlanta could have done a lot worse than Rodgers. He's huge (6'6/315) with great athleticism. A former tight end, Rodgers has a lot to learn about playing tackle and figures to be a bit of a project. May 10 |
| 19 | David Hedelin |
| 20 | John Weidenaar |
| 21 | Taylor Fallin Out of FBBucs signed Memphis OT Taylor Fallin. Fallin (6'7/340) made 33 starts on the blind side of Paxton Lynch, earning first-team All-Conference USA as a senior. Fallin has a massive frame, long arms (34 5/8"), and big hands (10 1/8"), but guard-level feet and athleticism and plays with poor technique as a heavy-legged waist bender. Fallin's ceiling is probably a swing guard-right tackle. He may not even have what it takes to win a stable backup job. Apr 30 |
| 22 | Cody Booth |
| 23 | Justin Renfrow |
| 24 | David Foucault |
| 25 | Andrew McDonald Out of FBBrowns claimed OT Andrew McDonald off waivers from the Colts. McDonald appeared in two games for the Seahawks earlier this season. He'll sit at the end of the Browns' bench for the final two games. Dec 16 |
| 26 | Jordan Swindle |
| LG | 1 | Ben Grubbs Out of FBNFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports free agent OG Ben Grubbs' neck injury is likely career ending. Grubbs suffered the injury in Week 7. He was released with a "failed physical" designation in the opening days of free agency. Now 32, Grubbs was the No. 29 overall pick of the 2007 draft. He was one of the best guards in the league for the Ravens and Saints. Grubbs hasn't made any official announcements about his football future. Jun 13 |
| 2 | Ben Heenan Out of FBColts waived/injured OG Ben Heenan. Heenan underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee on Friday. The 25-year-old was signed out of the CFL in February. Aug 7 |
| 3 | Antoine Everett |
| 4 | David Arkin Out of FBRams released OL David Arkin. Arkin has been bouncing around the league since being taken by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2011 draft, but he has played just 13 career snaps in the regular season. Set to turn 30 in October, he is likely nearing the end of the line. May 1 |
| 5 | Edawn Coughman |
| 6 | Ryan Seymour Out of FBGiants signed G/C Ryan Seymour. The interior lineman hasn't appeared in a game since 2014 when he started three games for the lowly Browns. He was a 2013 seventh-rounder by Seattle. Apr 4 |
| 7 | Mackenzy Bernadeau Out of FBJaguars OG Mackenzy Bernadeau is the favorite to start at left guard in 2016. The Jaguars were hoping Alabama center Ryan Kelly would fall to them in the second round but the Colts grabbed him with the 18th overall pick. Now Brandon Linder will shift to center with Bernadeau sliding in at left guard. Bernadeau has made 40 career starts at left guard, though his only start for Dallas last season came at right guard. Bernadeau may have to hold off Luke Joeckel in camp. May 15 |
| 8 | Sam Brenner Out of FBBroncos will not tender an offer to restricted free agent G/C Sam Brenner, making him a free agent. Brenner sat out the entire 2016 season after suffering a concussion early in training camp. Even if he were healthy, Brenner would have been a backup. Brenner claims to have cleared the concussion protocol, so at least he'll enter free agency with a clean bill of health. Mar 7 |
| 9 | Darren Keyton Out of FBLions C/G Darren Keyton suffered a "significant" knee injury in Thursday night's preseason opener and may miss the entire season. Keyton spent the bulk of last season on the Lions' practice squad and was competing for an interior reserve job this summer. He's likely headed for I.R. Aug 14 |
| 10 | Tanner Hawkinson Out of FBJaguars OL Tanner Hawkinson has retired from the NFL after three seasons. Jacksonville claimed Hawkinson off waivers from Philadelphia less than two weeks ago. He only appeared in four games over three seasons. The 25-year-old entered the league as a fifth-round pick in 2013. Apr 15 |
| 11 | Josh LeRibeus Out of FBEagles released OL Josh LeRibeus. LeRibeus was an 11-game starter for the Redskins in 2015, but spent last season on the street. LeRibeus is capable of playing anywhere on the line, but that versatility couldn't even keep him a spot on the Eagles' 90-man roster. LeRibeus turns 28 in July. May 4 |
| 12 | Adrian Bellard |
| 13 | Vi Teofilo |
| 14 | Jake Bernstein |
| 15 | Collin Rahrig |
| 16 | Chris Watt Out of FBChargers waived/failed physical C Chris Watt. He had been on the reserve/PUP list with a knee injury. The No. 89 overall pick of the 2014 draft, Watt has been limited to 17 career appearances by injury. Nov 15 |
| 17 | Brian Folkerts |
| 18 | Matthew Masifilo Out of FBThe Bucs converted DT Matthew Masifilo to guard this year. Masifilo, a 2012 undrafted free agent out of Stanford, has spent the better part of the past two seasons on Tampa Bay's practice squad. He's appeared in one regular-season game. Two weeks into the preseason, Masifilo has graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 2 overall guard, receiving strong marks in the run game. Aug 28 |
| 19 | Lene Maiava Out of FBSeahawks signed Arizona G Lene Maiava. Maiava (6'5/314) spent 2013-2014 as a rotational guard-tackle at U of A before taking over as the Wildcats' starting right tackle as a senior. He has plus arm length (33 5/8") and big (10 1/2"), heavy hands. A powerful drive blocker with impressive weight-room strength (34 reps of 225), Maiava struggled in pass protection when placed at tackle, but looked better on junior tape at guard. Maiava has some potential to develop into a useful swing reserve, or perhaps a short-term starter. May 1 |
| 20 | Jamison Lalk |
| 21 | Al Bond |
| 22 | Alex Cooper |
| 23 | Garrick Mayweather |
| C | 1 | Nick Mangold |
| 2 | Manuel Ramirez Out of FBBears OL Manuel Ramirez has retired from the NFL. Ramirez has been in decline the past two seasons, but his retirement comes as a surprise. He was expected to push for the starting center job despite getting reduced to a backup role with the Lions last year. Chicago will move forward with Cornelius Edison behind Hroniss Grasu. Jun 8 |
| 3 | Julian Vandervelde Out of FBEagles re-signed G/C Julian Vandervelde. G/T Wade Smith was released in a corresponding roster move. Vandervelde was among the Eagles' final cuts, but it was partly because he was dealing with a back injury. Vandervelde appeared in 14 games last season, and will provide some much needed depth along the Eagles' battered interior line. Oct 14 |
| 4 | Mitchell Bell |
| 5 | Marcus Henry Out of FBSaints signed Boise State C Marcus Henry. Henry (6'3/300) made 39 starts for the Broncos, earning first-team All-WAC honors as both a junior and senior. With short arms (32") and small hands (8 7/8"), Henry is a center-only prospect, albeit a decent one with adequate athleticism and a competitive, gritty playing demeanor. Snubbed for a Combine invite and a career overachiever, Henry has a chance to overcome his physical limitations on sheer will. Apr 30 |
| 6 | Fernando Velasco Out of FBBills signed G/C Fernando Velasco. A jack-of-all-trades-type on the interior, Velasco appeared in 23 games for the Panthers over the past two seasons, making eight starts. Now 31, he arrives in Buffalo as a pure reserve. Apr 7 |
| 7 | Jacques McClendon Out of FBJaguars released/waived G/C Jacques McClendon, DL Richard Ash, DL T.J. Barnes, CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun, TE Braedon Bowman, OL Kadeem Edwards, WR Shaq Evans, OL Rashod Hill, WR Rashad Lawrence, LB Sean Porter, OL Pearce Slater, LB Jordan Tripp and WR Shane Wynn. A journeyman, McClendon made only three 2015 appearances. The Jags released most of their notable names earlier on Saturday. Sep 3 |
| 8 | Drew Nowak Out of FBSeahawks waived C Drew Nowak, RB Cameron Marshall, TE Ronnie Shields, DE Josh Shirley and WR Tyler Slavin. The moves make room for Seattle's undrafted free agent class. Nowak started the first eight games last season at center, but he ended up losing his job to Patrick Lewis. He will be a roster long shot wherever he lands. May 4 |
| 9 | Garth Gerhart |
| 10 | Barrett Jones Out of FBEagles signed C Barrett Jones off the Bears' practice squad. Once a folk hero of #RamsTwitter -- yes, such a thing exists -- Jones was a low-level prospect coming out of Alabama despite many college accolades, and has earned 23 career snaps as a third-year pro. He takes the roster spot of G/C Julian Vandervelde, who was waived in a corresponding move. Nov 30 |
| 11 | Dalton Freeman |
| 12 | Ben Clarke |
| 13 | Brian De La Puente Out of FBBears placed OL Brian De La Puente (ankle) on injured reserve, ending his season. De La Puente was Chicago's starting left guard the last two weeks, and made five appearances at center earlier in the season. Michael Ola is expected to move back inside, with Jordan Mills (ribs) returning at right tackle. The Bears promoted DT Brandon Dunn from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Nov 26 |
| 14 | Reese Dismukes Out of FBSteelers signed Auburn C Reese Dismukes. Dismukes (6'3/296) won the 2014 Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center, finishing his time at Auburn with two first-team All-SEC selections and 50 starts. He showed passable athleticism in Indianapolis, running 5.31 with a 27 1/2-inch vertical and 8-foot-11 broad jump. An undersized, high-effort scrapper, Dismukes can only play center. He'll compete for a roster spot in training camp. May 2 |
| 15 | Ben Gottschalk Out of FBBucs placed G/C Ben Gottschalk on injured reserve, ending his season. Making his first NFL start, Gottschalk played left guard in Week 11. He'll be back to fight for one of the Bucs' final roster spots in 2017. Nov 22 |
| 16 | Quinton Schooley |
| 17 | Robert Kugler Out of FBBills signed Purdue C Robert Kugler. Kugler (6'3/297) converted from tight end to center as a freshman and went on make 43 straight starts, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten as a senior. Kugler's arms (30 1/2") limit him to center only and his Pro Day workout was horrific, running 5.47 with a 26 1/2-inch vertical. Apr 30 |
| 18 | Greg Van Roten Out of FBSeahawks claimed G/C Greg Van Roten off waivers from the Packers. Seattle GM John Schneider is once again putting to use his Green Bay pipeline, where he formerly served as Packers GM Ted Thompson's primary understudy. Van Roten, 24, has appeared in three career games, primarily on special teams. He'll battle for a roster spot as a versatile interior line prospect. Feb 14 |
| 19 | Dillon Farrell |
| 20 | Braxston Cave Out of FBPatriots claimed C Braxston Cave off waivers from the Browns. An undrafted rookie out of Notre Dame, Cave will serve as Ryan Wendell's backup in Foxboro. Cave was a 35-game, three-year starter for the Irish. Sep 1 |
| RG | 1 | Todd Herremans Out of FBFree agent OG Todd Herremans is participating in Ravens minicamp on a tryout basis. The Colts signed Herremans last offseason to start at right guard. After two games, the Colts ended that experiment and ended up cutting the 33-year-old in December. This is Herremans' first known visit since his release. Jun 15 |
| 2 | Louis Vasquez Out of FBThe Titans are still in talks with free agent RG Louis Vasquez. Vasquez visited Tennessee last week, but left without a deal. The Titans could bring him in as a pass-blocking upgrade over Jeremiah Poutasi and Chance Warmack. Vasquez is coming off a down season in Gary Kubiak's zone scheme, grading as PFF’s No. 50 guard out of 81 qualifiers. Mar 19 |
| 3 | Geoff Schwartz Out of FBFormer Panthers and Giants OG Geoff Schwartz announced his retirement after nine seasons in the NFL. Released by the Lions last August, Schwartz wrote he has known he was retired "for months." A quality player, Schwartz's career likely would have gone much differently if he had been able to stay on the field, but he missed all of 2011 with a hip injury and played just 13 games in two seasons with the Giants. Schwartz should have a future as a broadcaster and analyst. Feb 21 |
| 4 | Cyril Lemon |
| 5 | Leon Brown |
| 6 | Paul Fanaika Out of FBChiefs released OL Paul Fanaika. Fanaika signed a three-year, $6.5 million contract last March, but quickly lost his starting guard job in camp. He was placed on injured reserve with a back injury before the season. Now 30, Fanaika struggled mightily for the Cardinals in 2014. Apr 26 |
| 7 | Jared Smith Out of FBFalcons signed OG Jared Smith, formerly of the Seahawks. A seventh-round pick out of New Hampshire in 2013, Smith was converted from defensive tackle to guard in Seattle. He has familiarity with new coach Dan Quinn and will battle for one of the Falcons' final roster spots. Mar 18 |
| 8 | Tre' Jackson |
| 9 | Garrett Gilkey Out of FBBucs place OL Garrett Gilkey (knee) on injured reserve. Gilkey suffered a "significant" left knee injury in the preseason finale. He appeared in all 16 games for the Bucs last season including one start at center. Sep 5 |
| 10 | Darrion Weems Out of FBBroncos waived G/T Darrion Weems. The Broncos needed to clear a roster spot for Billy Turner, who was claimed off waivers from the Ravens on Monday. Weems logged 114 snaps for Denver this year while mostly playing at right guard. He struggled mightily, grading out as one of the worst guards in football, according to ProFootballFocus. Oct 17 |
| 11 | Kitt O'Brien |
| 12 | Shahbaz Ahmed |
| 13 | Trip Thurman |
| 14 | Malcolm Bunche |
| 15 | Alvin Bailey |
| 16 | Adam Replogle Out of FBThe Falcons have moved DT Adam Replogle to offensive guard. Replogle reportedly "didn't look lost" on offense during post-draft rookie camp, but he's undersized for a guard at 6-foot-2, 299, and is shaping up as a long shot for a roster spot. Replogle went undrafted out of Indiana in 2013. May 18 |
| 17 | Antoine McClain Out of FBRaiders claimed OG Antoine McClain off waivers from the Ravens. Players cut by Ozzie Newsome typically don't go on to help other teams, but the Raiders will take what they can get. He's a second-year UDFA from Clemson. Sep 1 |
| 18 | Ryker Mathews |
| 19 | Boston Stiverson |
| 20 | Terran Vaughn |
| 21 | Donovan Williams |
| 22 | Blake Muir |
| 23 | Tyler Johnstone Out of FBChargers signed Oregon OT Tyler Johnstone. Johnstone (6'6/301) made 39 starts in his Oregon career -- all at left tackle -- and rebounded from an injury-ruined junior season to earn first-team All-Pac 12 as a senior. Johnstone has long arms (34") and big hands (10 3/8") and is an above-average athlete with 5.21 speed and an impressive 7.31 three-cone time. Two left ACL tears in college have robbed Johnstone of some of his movement skills, however, and his shortage of lower-body strength shows up in both Johnstone's pass and run blocking. He would do well to become a reliable NFL swing tackle. Apr 30 |
| 24 | Mike McQueen |
| RT | 1 | Breno Giacomini |
| 2 | J'Marcus Webb Out of FBNFL suspended free agent OL J'Marcus Webb the first four games of 2017. It's likely a violation of the NFL's drug policy. Webb has been out of the league since getting cut from Seattle in November. The suspension puts his chances of a return in doubt. Jan 21 |
| 3 | Erik Pears Out of FB49ers released RT Erik Pears. They also cut tight end Rory "Busta" Anderson. Pears started all 16 games for the Niners last season but couldn't hold off Trent Brown in camp. The 34-year-old should land a backup gig in relatively short order despite his struggles last year. Aug 28 |
| 4 | Khalif Barnes Out of FBSaints released OL Khalif Barnes. It's the fourth time Barnes has been cut. His release is a sign the Saints expect LT Terron Armstead (questionable, knee) to play this week. Nov 5 |
| 5 | Tayo Fabuluje Out of FBBears waived G/T Tayo Fabuluje. Fabuluje was a 2015 sixth-rounder who played two snaps as a rookie before drawing a four-game PEDs suspension in November. Jun 1 |
| 6 | Adrian Bellard |
| 7 | Sebastian Vollmer |
| 8 | Mitchell Van Dyk Out of FBRams signed No. 226 overall pick OT Mitchell Van Dyk to a four-year contract. Van Dyk was a three-year starter at Portland State, earning All-Big Sky honors his senior year. He is a plus athlete for his 6-foot-7, 313-pound frame, but will need to build his functional strength before he can make an impact in the league. Van Dyk will likely land on the Rams' practice squad this season. Jun 12 |
| 9 | Bryce Harris Out of FBFalcons released/waived OT Bryce Harris, DE Nordly Capi, OT Laurence Gibson, DT Cory Johnson, CB Devonte Johnson, S Damian Parms, OL Collin Rahrig, WR Corey Washington and LB Matt Wells. Harris was a deep reserve probably lucky to survive until final cuts. The Falcons still aren't all the way down to 53. Sep 2 |
| 10 | Nick Ritcher |
| 11 | Patrick Miller |
| 12 | Isiah Cage |
| 13 | Darryl Baldwin |
| 14 | Lamar Holmes Out of FBLions signed OT Lamar Holmes to a reserve/future contract. Holmes was a third-round pick by the Falcons in 2012 and made 19 starts for the team before suffering a season-ending broken foot in Week 4 of 2014. He never played another down for Atlanta before being released with an injury settlement back in December. Holmes will compete for a backup job in Detroit. Feb 12 |
| 15 | Luke Marquardt Out of FB49ers waived/injured OT Luke Marquardt. An undrafted free agent last season, Marquardt reportedly re-fractured the same foot that sidelined him his senior year in college and his rookie season in the NFL. He had been participating fully in the 49ers offseason program, and there were even rumblings San Francisco saw Marquardt as their swing-tackle of the future. At 6-foot-8, 317, Marquardt has a ton of upside, but he will have to prove his health to make a mark in the league. He'll spend 2014 on I.R. May 24 |
| 16 | Colin Kelly Out of FB49ers signed OL Colin Kelly. An undrafted free agent out of Oregon State in 2014, Kelly spent his rookie season on the Chiefs' injured reserve with a knee injury. He played at right tackle for the Ottawa Redblacks last season. The 26-year-old was signed after going through a short workout with the 49ers in late December. Kelly also had interest from the Browns, Vikings and Eagles. Jan 23 |
| 17 | Kona Schwenke |
| 18 | Zeth Ramsay |
| 19 | Ryan Mack |
| 20 | Torian White |
| 21 | Marquis Lucas |
| K | 1 | Mike Nugent Out of FBBengals waived K Mike Nugent. He's been replaced by Randy Bullock. Nugent has been the Bengals' kicker since 2010. The team was extremely patient, but Nugent simply cost them too many times this season. Nugent shanked an astonishing six extra points on 29 tries. He was converting an almost-acceptable 79.3 percent of his field goals. Now 34, Nugent might not be the first call teams make when needing a kicker. Dec 13 |
| 2 | Josh Brown Out of FBCommissioner Roger Goodell said the league is still investigating free agent K Josh Brown. Brown is being investigated regarding numerous complaints by his ex-wife of domestic abuse, and one happened at last year's Pro Bowl. The Giants turned a blind eye to the matter for months before releasing Brown in October. He'll never play another down. Feb 1 |
| 3 | Travis Coons Out of FBBrowns K Travis Coons (undisclosed) is not participating in minicamp. It explains why the Browns signed Patrick Murray. Coons will compete to keep his job when healthy. Jun 10 |
| 4 | Dan Carpenter |
| 5 | Andrew Furney |
| 6 | Carey Spear |
| 7 | Marshall Morgan |
| 8 | Corey Acosta |
| 9 | Justin Manton Out of FBRavens signed Louisiana-Monroe K Justin Manton. Manton served as ULM's punter, kickoff specialist, and placekicker during his four-year career. He connected on 20-of-24 field goals (83.3 percent) as a senior. Manton earned first-team All-Sun Belt as a junior punter and second-team honors as a kicker in 2014. Manton's ability to perform a variety of tasks gives him an outside chance at an NFL career. Unfortunately, that won't happen in Baltimore behind stud PK Justin Tucker. May 2 |
| 10 | Billy Cundiff Out of FBBills released K Billy Cundiff. They needed to make room on the roster for backup quarterback Josh Johnson. The Bills used Cundiff on kickoffs in Sunday's win against Tennessee. Now that role will be absorbed by placekicker Dan Carpenter. Oct 13 |
| 11 | Jaden Oberkrom Out of FBBrowns placed K Jaden Oberkrom on the reserve/retired list. Cleveland claimed Oberkrom off waivers from Jacksonville on Wednesday. The roster move clears a spot for WR Dennis Parks. Oberkrom was a productive college kicker at TCU but it looks like he's decided not to pursue a career in the NFL. The Browns still hold his rights if he changes his mind. May 20 |
| 12 | Shaun Suisham Out of FBFree agent K Shaun Suisham announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons. "Unfortunately, the injury I sustained in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game last preseason was catastrophic and has proven to be critical to continuing my career," Suisham said in a statement. Suisham was released with a failed physical tag by the Steelers on Friday. He finishes his career with an 84.1-percent conversion rate on 251 career field goal attempts. Jun 24 |
| 13 | Brandon Bogotay Out of FBBucs signed K Brandon Bogotay and waived C Ben Gottschalk. Bogotay, who played behind Blair Walsh at Georgia, will try to push incumbent Patrick Murray. May 28 |
| 14 | Shayne Graham Out of FBEx-Bengals K Shayne Graham has announced his retirement after 17 seasons. A 2000 UDFA, Graham made 178 career appearances, the majority of them with the Bengals. A career 85.5 percent kicker, Graham's Achilles' heel was his lack of a "deep ball." He converted just 17-of-32 kicks of 50 yards or longer. Graham turned 39 in December. Feb 6 |
| 15 | Zach Hocker Out of FBFree agent K Zach Hocker worked out for the Jaguars. Hocker spent 2016 out of the league. He would add competition for Jason Myers. Mar 22 |
| 16 | Kyle Brindza Out of FBJets waived K Kyle Brindza. Brindza made it 13 days with the Jets after signing a reserve/future contract. His undoing was a torn Achilles' tendon suffered during a workout last week. It's been a cruel NFL career thus far for Brindza, who was waived by the Bucs in early October after proving addicted to missed extra points. Brindza is a 2015 UDFA out of Notre Dame. Feb 18 |
| 17 | Taylor Bertolet Out of FBRams signed Texas A&M K Taylor Bertolet. Bertolet (5'8/188) spent a little more than two seasons as the Aggies' placekicker, finishing his career 37-of-56 (66.1%) on field goals and 128-of-138 on extra points. Simply put, Bertolet isn't accurate enough to nail down a job in the NFL. Apr 30 |
| 18 | Brad Craddock Out of FBBrowns signed Maryland K Brad Craddock. Craddock (6'0/186) earned the 2014 Lou Groza Award as the nation's top kicker before suffering a season-ending wrist dislocation nine games into his senior year. He finished his career 57-of-70 (81.4 percent) on field goals with four missed extra points. Craddock has an NFL leg and is a willing tackler in kick coverage, but he needs to improve his kickoffs to become a full-time NFL placekicker. Craddock's competition in Cleveland will be "Travis Coons." May 5 |
| 19 | Devon Bell |
| 20 | Brett Maher |
| 21 | Tom Obarski |
| 22 | Ty Long |