| Pos | Role | Name |
| QB | 1 | 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 |
| 2 | Phillip Sims |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Seth Lobato |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Mike Bercovici Out of FBChargers signed Arizona State QB Mike Bercovici. Bercovici (6'1/206) made 16 starts for the Sun Devils, completing 60.5 percent of his career throws with a 7.4 YPA and 42:13 TD-to-INT ratio. While not particularly big or athletic, Bercovici flashes powerful arm strength and functional pocket mobility. A favorite deep sleeper of both Rookie Scouting Portfolio's Matt Waldman and NFL.com's Lance Zierlein, Bercovici has an outside chance to develop into a No. 2 quarterback. Apr 30 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Ryan Williams |
| 10 | Bryan Bennett |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | Alex Tanney Out of FBTitans signed QB Alex Tanney off the Colts' practice squad. With Marcus Mariota (MCL) done for the season, Tanney will close out the year as Zach Mettenberger's backup. Dec 21 |
| 13 | Sean Renfree Out of FBFalcons waived/released QB Sean Renfree, S Sergio Brown, OL Michael Huey, RB Gus Johnson, WR Jordan Leslie, TE Arthur Lynch, LB Ivan McLennan, CB Ryan White, and DL Brandon Williams. There are no surprises on this list. A onetime favorite of the draftnik community, Renfree was a seventh-round pick out of Duke in the 2013 draft. Renfree was outlasted by Matt Schaub and Matt Simms at Falcons training camp. Aug 27 |
| 14 | B.J. Daniels Out of FBBears waived QB/WR B.J. Daniels. Daniels' world tour continues. Already this offseason he's been cut by the Texans, Giants and now the Bears. The quarterback/receiver hybrid will probably end up on someone's practice squad. Sep 2 |
| 15 | Johnny Manziel Out of FBCowboys executive VP Stephen Jones said there's "no chance" Dallas would sign free agent Johnny Manziel. "Obviously Johnny needs to get his hands around his life," Jones said. "He needs to do the things that make him a good person off the field, I think, before he can ever have any chance of being successful in our league." Manziel has said numerous times he'd love to play for his home-state Cowboys, but the feeling isn't mutual. Manziel is unlikely to play in 2016. Aug 12 |
| 16 | Brandon Doughty Out of FBDolphins waived QB Brandon Doughty. The seventh-round rookie out of Western Kentucky made the initial 53-man roster but last just one week. Matt Moore remains Ryan Tannehill's backup, and Doughty's spot was needed to re-sign DT Chris Jones. Sep 14 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | Josh Woodrum Out of FBGiants signed Liberty QB Josh Woodrum. Woodrum (6'3/231) finished his Liberty career with school records in passing yards (10,266), completions (833) and attempts (1,304), and second in school history with 61 touchdown passes. He was a second-team All-Big South pick in each of his final three seasons. Described by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah as a plus-sized quarterback with a "compact release, velocity, and touch," Woodrum played in a very conservative small-school offense but has some NFL-level traits. He's a project worth a shot. Apr 30 |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | Max Wittek |
| 22 | Joe Licata |
| 23 | Garrett Gilbert Out of FBLions claimed QB Garrett Gilbert off waivers from the Patriots. Gilbert lost his roster spot to Matt Flynn in New England. He won't be higher than Detroit's No. 4 quarterback, but has practice squad eligibility. The Lions waived UDFA Anthony Boone in a corresponding move. Jun 12 |
| 24 | Dustin Vaughan Out of FBCowboys waived QB Dustin Vaughan. A second-year UDFA out of West Texas A&M, Vaughan looked sharp in the 2014 preseason and like a potential long-term backup. He disappointed this August, however, and was outplayed by undrafted rookie Jameill Showers. Sep 5 |
| 25 | 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 |
| 26 | 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 |
| 27 | 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 |
| 28 | 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 |
| 29 | 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 |
| 30 | 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 |
| 31 | 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 |
| 32 | 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 |
| 33 | 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 |
| 34 | 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 |
| 35 | Chase Rettig |
| 36 | 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 |
| 37 | 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 |
| 38 | Dalyn Williams |
| RB | 1 | Joseph Randle Out of FBFree agent Joseph Randle has been charged with making a criminal threat after allegedly threatening to kill one of his prison guards. Randle has proven elite at making bad situations worse. The troubled running back's NFL career is over. Jul 11 |
| 2 | Zurlon Tipton Out of FBEx-Colts RB Zurlon Tipton was killed in an accidental shooting on Tuesday. Horrifying. Tipton was only 26. According to FOX Detroit, Tipton was having his car serviced when he "went to take a duffel bag out of the trunk of his vehicle, and one of the two guns inside the bag reportedly went off." Tipton was shot in the stomach, later dying at the hospital. A 2014 UDFA, Tipton made 16 appearances for the Colts over the past two seasons, getting the ball 26 times. He was waived last December, shortly after which he was arrested for criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. Jun 28 |
| 3 | Terron Ward Out of FBTerron Ward rushed once for 11 yards in the Falcons' Week 17 loss to the Saints. An UDFA out of Oregon State, Ward finishes his rookie year with 29 carries for 95 yards (3.27 YPC). With Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman well ahead of him on the depth chart, there's no guarantee Ward keeps his 53-man roster spot for 2016. Jan 3 |
| 4 | Toby Gerhart Out of FBJaguars released RB Toby Gerhart. Gerhart inked a three-year, $10.5 million contract two offseasons ago, but averaged a pitiful 3.2 YPC across 14 games and 101 carries in 2014, and was banged up all season. He played just 88 snaps this past year as more of an H-back/fullback type. Gerhart's days in the NFL could be over at 29 years old. The Jaguars save $3.5 million against the cap with Gerhart's release. Mar 8 |
| 5 | Dreamius Smith Out of FBChargers waived RB Dreamius Smith, OT Tyler Johnstone and DT Zamir Carlis. Smith appeared in two games last season, but didn't notch a carry. Getting waived at this stage of the summer suggests he won't be stashed on the practice squad. Aug 30 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | C.J. Spiller |
| 9 | Brandon Burks |
| 10 | 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 |
| 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 FBFree agent Joique Bell worked out for the Lions on Tuesday. Ameer Abdullah (foot) appears poised to miss Week 3, leaving the Lions a man short at running back. Bell hasn't been an effective player in four years, but knows the Lions' offense. Were Bell to re-sign, he'd back up Theo Riddick and Dwayne Washington. Sep 20 |
| 13 | Brandon Wilds Out of FBFalcons released RB Brandon Wilds with an injury settlement. Wilds positioned himself for Atlanta's third back job before a late-camp knee injury cost him a roster spot altogether. The Falcons' current No. 3 back behind Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman is plodder Terron Ward. Sep 3 |
| 14 | Stephen Houston Out of FBSteelers signed RB Stephen Houston. Cut by the Patriots on Sunday, Houston gets scooped up quickly. It's not a surprise as the UDFA out of Indiana showed truly unique athleticism at his Pro Day. In Pittsburgh, the depth chart is open behind Le'Veon Bell, LeGarrette Blount and Dri Archer. Aug 13 |
| 15 | Andre Williams Out of FBChargers waived RB Andre Williams. With Antonio Gates sidelined, the Chargers needed a spot for practice squad TE Asante Cleveland. Getting waived after Danny Woodhead suffered a season-ending ACL injury is a bad sign for Williams, who was a healthy scratch the first two games. Williams could be re-signed next week if he clears waivers. Sep 24 |
| 16 | Brandon Wegher |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | Don Jackson |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | Zac Stacy Out of FBJets waived RB Zac Stacy. It comes with the "failed physical" designation with Stacy still working his way back from surgery to repair a broken ankle suffered last season. Replacing Stacy on the training camp roster is suspended RB Bernard Pierce. Jul 27 |
| 22 | Kerwynn Williams Out of FBFree agent RB Kerwynn Williams worked out for the Seahawks. Thomas Rawls (bruised leg) is expected to be fine, but Williams could be the addition if he's not. Williams was let go by the Cardinals at final cuts. Sep 20 |
| 23 | Storm Johnson Out of FBBuccaneers waived RB Storm Johnson. Johnson sealed his own fate with a dismal showing in Friday's preseason game against the Browns, contributing -5 rushing yards with a lost fumble on two carries. Beat writer Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times expects the Bucs to only keep three running backs on their 53-man roster. Those three would likely be Doug Martin, Charles Sims and Mike James. Aug 28 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | Darrin Reaves Out of FBChiefs signed RB Darrin Reaves, formerly of the Panthers. They also waived RB LaVance Taylor, who generated some headlines for "earning" a 90-man roster spot by tweeting his highlight tape to the Chiefs' Twitter account. The Chiefs are a team that utilizes SPARQ scores to make decisions at the bottom of their roster. Reaves has a better SPARQ score than Taylor. Aug 2 |
| 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 | Brandon Brown-Dukes |
| 28 | Kenneth Harper |
| 29 | Jawon Chisholm |
| 30 | Bronson Hill |
| 31 | Zac Brooks Out of FBFree agent RB Zac Brooks worked out for the Colts on Tuesday. A Seahawks seventh-rounder, Brooks didn't even survive until final cuts in Seattle. The Colts have the league's thinnest backfield, but Brooks would remain well off the fantasy radar in Indy. Sep 13 |
| 32 | 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 |
| 33 | 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 |
| 34 | LaVance Taylor |
| 35 | Senorise Perry |
| 36 | Joe Banyard Out of FBJaguars signed RB Joe Banyard off their practice squad. Safety Craig Loston was waived to make room. Banyard spent much of 2012-2014 on the Vikings' practice squad, but has flashed running talent when given opportunities in the preseason. Banyard takes the place of RB Corey Grant. Oct 21 |
| 37 | Karlos Williams |
| 38 | Antone Smith Out of FBJets signed RB Antone Smith. He takes the roster spot of RB Bernard Piece (hamstring), who was placed on I.R. Smith had a big 2014 for the Falcons, scoring five touchdowns on 39 touches and averaging 6.3 YPC. He got just one carry for the Bears in 2015. Aug 17 |
| 39 | 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 |
| 40 | 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 |
| 41 | Keshawn Hill |
| 42 | Stevan Ridley Out of FBColts released RB Stevan Ridley. Ridley lasted all of six days with the Colts, but it is possible he is brought back after veteran salaries guarantee Week 1. Ridley's release is theoretically good news for undrafted rookie Josh Ferguson, although he could still lose his roster spot to Robert Turbin and Jordan Todman. Sep 3 |
| GLB | 1 | Joique Bell |
| 2 | Toby Gerhart |
| 3RB | 1 | Joseph Randle |
| FB | 1 | Paul Lasike |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Marcel Reece Out of FBRaiders released FB Marcel Reece. Suspended the first three weeks of the season for a PEDs violation, Reece was deemed unworthy of the remainder of his $2.6 million base salary by the Raiders. 31 years old, Reece has averaged 4.6 yards per carry and 9.8 yards per reception in his eight-year career. He should be able to latch on elsewhere as a swiss-army-knife contributor. Reece can also play special teams. Sep 26 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Darrel Young Out of FBBears released/waived FB Darrel Young, DL Keith Browner, WR Kieran Duncan, WR Derek Keaton, OL John Kling, RB Senorise Perry, WR Darrin Peterson, CB Joel Ross, TE Gannon Sinclair and OL Martin Wallace. His tenure with Chicago lasted only a few weeks. If the Bears do end up keeping a fullback (they didn't last year), it will likely be Paul Lasike, who spent most of 2015 on the team's practice squad. The Bears need to cut five more players before Tuesday's 4 PM ET roster deadline. Aug 28 |
| 8 | Julian Howsare |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | Tommy Bohanon Out of FBJets FB Tommy Bohanon broke his collarbone in Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Lions. Bohanon somehow played through the injury for the entire second half before being diagnosed after the game. The 2013 seventh-rounder will be played on injured reserve. John "The Terminator" Conner has been signed as Bohanon's replacement. Sep 30 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | Derrick Coleman Out of FBFree agent Derrick Coleman has been charged with felony hit-and-run. The charges are from an October accident. Coleman could face 12-14 months jail time if convicted. A fringe starter, there hasn't been any interest in Coleman this offseason. His legal troubles have his career in doubt. Jun 3 |
| 14 | Glenn Gronkowski Out of FBBills signed Kansas State FB Glenn Gronkowski. Gronkowski (6'2/239) made 20 starts in three years at K-State, earning second-team All-Big 12 as a fourth-year junior before turning pro. He finished his career with a 15/369/5 (24.6 YPR) receiving line and one rushing score. The youngest Gronk, Glenn's skill level is closer to Chris or Dan's. Glenn has 4.71 speed and wasn't a dominant lead blocker in college. He's a fringe-NFL talent Apr 30 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | Soma Vainuku Out of FBTexans signed USC FB Soma Vainuku. Vainuku (6'0/246) played fullback and special teams for the Trojans, managing 272 yards and four TDs on 41 career touches. A good athlete for his size, Vainuku ran 4.68 with a 32-inch vertical at the Combine. Just an average lead blocker with limited passing-game or rushing experience, Vainuku will have to show value in kickoff and punt coverage to make it in the NFL. May 3 |
| 17 | Jordan Campbell |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | Sam Bergen |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | 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 |
| 22 | Alstevis Squirewell |
| 23 | 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 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | 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 |
| 26 | 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 |
| 27 | 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 |
| 28 | Blake Renaud |
| 29 | Sione Houma |
| 30 | Juwan Thompson Out of FBBroncos waived RB Juwan Thompson, OLB Sadat Sulleyman, and OLB Vontarrius Dora. Thompson was competing for the final running back spot in Denver behind C.J. Anderson, Devontae Booker, and Kapri Bibbs. Thompson has some positional versatility as an RB/FB hybrid and can also play special teams. Sep 2 |
| WR1 | 1 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Rasheed Bailey Out of FBEagles waived WR Rasheed Bailey. Signed as a priority UDFA out of small-school Delaware Valley, Bailey (6'1/205) is likely ticketed for the practice squad. He posted a 10-100-1 line this preseason. Sep 4 |
| 7 | Cayleb Jones Out of FBThe Philadelphia Inquirer believes UDFA WR Cayleb Jones could push for a spot on the 53-man roster. Per beat writer Jeff McLane, Jones was "clearly the most polished" of the Eagles' first-year wideouts during the offseason program. Not that he had much competition. Jones has a big frame (6-foot-3, 209 pounds) and long arms, but his athleticism underwhelmed at the Combine. He had trouble separating in the Pac 12. If he makes the team, it will probably be as a special teamer. Jul 25 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | Jeremy Ross Out of FBJets released KR/WR Jeremy Ross. Ross, 28, was competing for the Jets' kick returner job. Sep 3 |
| 12 | Rueben Randle |
| 13 | Kyle Prater |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | Jacoby Ford Out of FBTitans released WR Jacoby Ford. The 28-year-old return specialist is running out of NFL chances. Sep 5 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | Douglas McNeil |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | DeAndre Reaves |
| 22 | Keshawn Martin Out of FBFree agent WR Keshawn Martin visited the 49ers. Martin was released from the Patriots at final cuts. He's mostly a special teamer, but the 49ers have the worst receiver depth in the league. Sep 10 |
| 23 | Geronimo Allison Out of FBPackers signed Illinois WR Geronimo Allison. Allison (6'3/196) spent two years with the Illini after transferring from JUCO, parlaying 106 career catches into 1,480 yards (14.0 YPR) and eight touchdowns. A long, lanky wideout with plus arm length (32 7/8"), Allison's drawbacks are his shaky hands after posting an 11-percent drop rate as a senior, and 4.67 speed as timed at the Combine. Allison was a good college receiver, but his NFL outlook is bleak. Apr 30 |
| 24 | Reggie Diggs Out of FBRedskins undrafted WR Reggie Diggs underwent a knee scope and will be sidelined until training camp. Diggs (6'4/200) is an UDFA out of Richmond. He's an extreme roster long shot. Jun 1 |
| 25 | Reggie Dunn |
| 26 | 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 |
| 27 | 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 |
| 28 | Nick Harwell |
| 29 | Tony Washington |
| 30 | Jake Kumerow Out of FBBengals waived WR Jake Kumerow. Kumerow drew some summer puff, but it quickly faded. He posted a 4-67 receiving line this preseason and could be ticketed for the practice squad. Sep 3 |
| 31 | Rodney Smith Out of FBCowboys waived WR Rodney Smith, OG Mike McQueen, OG Dan Buchholz, WR Richard Mullaney, CB Arjen Colquhoun and LB Henoc Muamba. Colquhoun and Muamba were waived/injured. Smith hasn't appeared in a regular season game since 2014. Aug 30 |
| 32 | 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 |
| 33 | Issac Blakeney |
| 34 | Hunter Sharp Out of FBEagles signed Utah State WR Hunter Sharp Sharp (6'0/198) was a two-year starter for the Aggies after transferring from JUCO, posting a combined 137-1,774-16 (12.9 YPR) receiving line and returning a kickoff for a touchdown as a senior. He showed sub-par athleticism at the Combine, running 4.58 with a 32 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-8 broad jump. Quick and instinctive, Sharp's best chance at an NFL future would be to play slot receiver and special teams. He isn't going to win on the perimeter. Apr 30 |
| 35 | LaRon Byrd Out of FBPanthers waived/released WR LaRon Byrd, P Mike Scifres, S Trenton Robinson, and DL Rakim Cox. They also placed CB Leonard Johnson on PUP, costing him the first six games. Byrd has been a t-shirt and shorts all-star in spring practices before, but never made noise in Carolina. The Andy Lee trade made Scifres expendable. Aug 30 |
| 36 | Terrell Sinkfield Out of FBVikings signed WR Terrell Sinkfield to a reserve/future contract. Sinkfield was one of the top receivers in the CFL last year, posting a 69/1,030/6 line. He ran a 4.19 forty at his 2013 Pro Day. 25-year-old Sinkfield will compete for a roster spot at OTAs. Jan 23 |
| 37 | Corey Washington Out of FBLions waived WR Cory Washington. He’s been released with an injury settlement. 24-year-old Washington isn’t a lock to resurface when healthy. Jun 17 |
| 38 | Joshua Stangby |
| 39 | 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 |
| 40 | 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 |
| 41 | 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 |
| 42 | Bralon Addison Out of FBBroncos signed Oregon WR Bralon Addison. Addison (5'9/197) earned second-team All-Pac 12 honors as a senior, finishing his career with 146 catches for 1,937 yards (13.3 YPR) and 20 touchdowns. He added three career punt return TDs. An impact college slot receiver and return specialist, Addison likely lacks the requisite size and athleticism to become a regular NFL contributor after running 4.66 with a 9-foot-8 broad jump at the Combine. He's a poor man's Jamison Crowder. May 3 |
| 43 | 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 |
| 44 | Andrew Turzilli Out of FBNFL suspended Titans WR Andrew Turzilli four games for violating the league's policy on PEDs. Turzilli played three games for the Titans last season after beginning the year on the 49ers' practice squad. He caught two balls for 25 yards against the Jets in Week 14, but wasn't targeted in his other two appearances. The suspension obviously won't help his chances of making the Titans' 53-man roster. Apr 8 |
| 45 | Isaac Fruechte |
| 46 | Zach D'Orazio |
| 47 | Kenzel Doe |
| 48 | Kenny Lawler Out of FBSeahawks coach Pete Carroll praised seventh-round WR Kenny Lawler for his performance on the first day of rookie minicamps. "He must have caught four balls that were terrific catches," Carroll said. "He's a guy that is noted for tremendous catching range, and he had four spectacular opportunities today, and he made them all. So I was really fired up for that." We normally have to wait until the summer for glowing shirts-and-shorts reports, but Carroll got the ball rolling early this year. Lawler flashed excellent ball skills at Cal, but he is a limited athlete who will struggle to be anything more than a possession receiver in the NFL. May 7 |
| 49 | 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 |
| 50 | Nate Washington Out of FBLions worked out free agent Nate Washington. It's the second team to show interest in Washington after he visited with the Saints last week. Washington has a decent chance to resurface now that veteran contracts aren't guaranteed. Sep 14 |
| 51 | 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 |
| 52 | 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 |
| 53 | Rashad Lawrence Out of FBJaguars waived WR Rashad Lawrence. The move clears a roster spot for RB Jonas Gray. An UDFA out of Northwestern, Lawrence had yet to be active this season. Dec 15 |
| 54 | 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 |
| 55 | 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 |
| 56 | 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 |
| 57 | Shaq Evans Out of FBJaguars signed WR Shaq Evans, S Earl Wolff, WR Rasheed Bailey, OG Kadeem Edwards, TE Ben Koyack, WR Rashad Lawrence, LB Sean Porter, OG Chris Reed, and DB Rashaad Reynolds to reserve/future contracts. Evans (6'1/213) was the Jets' fourth-round pick out of UCLA back in 2014, but he missed his entire rookie year after undergoing shoulder surgery. The Jets cut him when the new regime came to town. Wolff was a 2013 fifth-rounder. Jan 4 |
| 58 | Travis Labhart |
| 59 | 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 |
| 60 | 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 |
| 61 | 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 |
| 62 | Devin Lucien Out of FBPatriots waived WR Devin Lucien. A seventh-round pick out of Arizona State, Lucien never had a realistic shot to crack New England's deep wideout corps. He's now a practice squad candidate. Sep 3 |
| 63 | 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 |
| 64 | Marquez Clark |
| 65 | 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 |
| 66 | Marcus Tucker |
| 67 | Rashaun Simonise |
| 68 | Reece Horn |
| 69 | 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 |
| 70 | 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 |
| 71 | 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 |
| 72 | 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 |
| 73 | 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 |
| 74 | Richard Mullaney |
| 75 | David Porter |
| 76 | 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 |
| 77 | Jamel Johnson |
| 78 | Jordan Leslie |
| 79 | Jeff Beathard |
| 80 | 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 |
| 81 | Tyler McDonald |
| 82 | 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 |
| WR2 | 1 | Roddy White Out of FBPro Football Talk reports the Titans expressed interest in free agent WR Roddy White before signing Andre Johnson. The connection makes sense with former Falcons WRs coach Terry Robiskie coordinating the offense in Tennessee, but White reportedly refused to accept the minimum salary. Johnson would, so he is now on the team. It is possible the Titans look back White's way if (when) Johnson flames out. White is reportedly holding out for a contender, something Tennessee is certainly not. Jul 30 |
| 2 | Brian Hartline |
| 3 | Riley Cooper Out of FBEagles released WR Riley Cooper. The move is more than a year overdue. Cooper was one of the league's worst receivers in 2015, catching only 21 passes while diminishing as a blocker. Since averaging 17.8 yards per catch in 2013, Cooper has managed 11.9 yards per grab. He doesn't make plays. The transaction frees up $2.9 million in cap space. Going on 29, Cooper's phone won't be ringing off the hook. 49ers fans should be worried that coach Chip Kelly might want a reunion in San Francisco. Feb 8 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Chris Givens |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Emory Blake |
| 9 | Matt Hazel Out of FBDolphins waived/released WR Matt Hazel, LB Akil Blount, C Ruben Carter, WR A.J. Cruz, LS Ryan DiSalvo, TE Gabe Hughes, K Marshall Koehn, CB Al Louis-Jean, G Vinston Painter, CB Brandon Harris, and WR Brandon Shippen. A sixth-round pick in 2014, Hazel is the biggest name from this group. He could catch on somewhere else. With Koehn cut, Andrew Franks appears to have won the kicker job despite a bad miss in the third preseason game. Aug 27 |
| 10 | Jonathan Krause |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | DeMarcus Ayers Out of FBSteelers signed No. 229 overall pick WR DeMarcus Ayers to a four-year contract. Ayers was prolific for the University of Houston, but is undersized (5-foot-9, 182 pounds), and had a disappointing Combine (4.72 speed). If Ayers can crack the 53-man roster, it will be as a reserve slot man who potentially contributes on returns. May 5 |
| 19 | Kalif Raymond |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | 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 |
| 22 | Andy Jones Out of FBCowboys waived WR Andy Jones. Jones was hyped throughout spring practices, but didn't show up in the preseason, looking overwhelmed. An UDFA out of small-school Jacksonville, he'll likely be stashed on the practice squad where he can further develop. Sep 3 |
| 23 | 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 |
| 24 | Bryan Walters Out of FBBryan Walters (back) is questionable for Week 14 against the Colts. He played through the issue last week and caught both of his targets for 18 yards. The slot receiver has no fantasy value, especially with Allen Hurns back. Dec 11 |
| 25 | Jaydon Mickens Out of FBRaiders signed Washington WR Jaydon Mickens. Mickens (5’11, 170) got his chance because he boasts NFL-level athleticism. At his Pro Day, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds while turning in leaps of 35.5 inches vertically and 10-foot-1 horizontally. His best showing came in the agility-proving three-cone drill, which he aced in 6.58 seconds (would have been No. 2 among WRs at the NFL Scouting Combine). All of this is well and good, but Mickens' routes have been criticized and he gets pushed around by stronger corners. May 13 |
| 26 | 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 |
| 27 | 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 |
| 28 | 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 |
| 29 | 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 |
| 30 | Shakim Phillips |
| 31 | Aaron Dobson Out of FBLions waived WR Aaron Dobson. Dobson lasted only a week on the active roster. With DeAndre Levy and Antwione Williams sidelined, LB Zaviar Gooden was promoted from the practice squad. Sep 24 |
| 32 | Frankie Hammond Out of FBChiefs waived WR Frankie Hammond, LB Tyrell Adams, WR Da’Ron Brown, CB Deveron Carr, DL David King, C Daniel Munyer, TE Brian Parker, OL Jarrod Pughsley, S Shak Randolph, RB Darrin Reaves, LB Terrance Smith, OT Zach Sterup and DB Brock Vereen. Hammond spent the past two years on the back end of the Chiefs' roster, but caught only four passes. He could be headed back to the practice squad. Sep 3 |
| 33 | Shane Wynn |
| 34 | Marvin Hall |
| 35 | 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 |
| 36 | Da'Ron Brown Out of FBChiefs signed WR Da'Ron Brown to the practice squad. A seventh-round pick out of Northern Illinois, Brown caught seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown during the preseason. He will be given a year on the practice squad to develop. Sep 6 |
| 37 | 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 |
| 38 | Jimmie Hunt |
| 39 | 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 |
| 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 | Reggie Bell |
| 42 | Brandon Shippen |
| 43 | Valdez Showers |
| 44 | Amir Carlisle |
| 45 | Mekale McKay Out of FBColts signed Cincinnati WR Mekale McKay. McKay (6'4/207) spent three seasons at Cincinnati after transferring from Arkansas, finishing his Bearcats career with 87 catches for 1,717 yards (19.7 YPR) and 17 touchdowns. He showed good-not-great athleticism at the Combine, running 4.55 with a 35-inch vertical and 10-foot-3 broad jump. McKay struggled with drops in college and lacks crispness in his routes, but has some field-stretching tools. He reminds a bit of Raiders WR Andre Holmes. May 1 |
| 46 | DeAndre Carter Out of FBRavens waived or released WR DeAndre Carter, WR Aldrick Robinson, LS Patrick Scales, P Justin Manton, CB Tramain Jacobs, OG Leon Brown, OT Marcel Jones, and WR Trent Steelman. Carter is the biggest name on the list. The UDFA out of Sacramento State was turning heads in the spring and caught five passes for 67 yards in the preseason. He's small (5'9/185), but put up some explosive numbers at his Pro Day. Aug 31 |
| 47 | Milton Williams III |
| 48 | 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 |
| 49 | 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 |
| 50 | Paul McRoberts Out of FBRams signed Southeast Missouri State WR Paul McRoberts. McRoberts (6'2/202) was a three-year starter for the Redhawks, earning first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference as both a junior and senior and finishing his career with a 175-2,435-29 (13.9 YPR) receiving line. He shined on punt returns in 2015, averaging 12.6 yards per return with one score. McRoberts' 4.69 forty disappointed at SE Missouri's Pro Day, though he did fare well in the vertical (35 1/2") and broad (10'5") jumps. McRoberts dominated in contested situations in the FCS and isn't a bad athlete, but his shortage of straight-line speed is a major concern for his NFL separation potential. He's making a huge jump in competition. Apr 30 |
| 51 | Daniel Rodriguez |
| 52 | A.J. Cruz |
| 53 | James Butler |
| 54 | Anthony Dable Out of FBGiants waived WR Anthony Dable. A 27-year-old French national, Dable lit up the German Football League to the tune of 145 catches for nearly 2,500 yards and 32 scores over the last two seasons. He was never likely to make a roster in his first taste of NFL action, but he is an interesting even if old project for the practice squad. New York also waived WR Darius Powe. Sep 3 |
| 55 | Marquis Bundy |
| 56 | Max McCaffrey Out of FBRaiders waived/released WR Max McCaffrey, LS Andrew East, DT Leon Orr, DBs Chris Edwards, Chris Hackett, and Jimmy Hall, WR Joe Hansley, CB Tramain Jacobs, LB Lenny Jones, WR Nathan Palmer, K Giorgio Tevecchio, TE Colton Underwood, and G/C Terran Vaughn. McCaffrey is the first son of Ed McCaffrey, and the older brother of Christian. Aug 29 |
| 57 | 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 |
| 58 | 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 |
| 59 | Antwan Goodley Out of FBCowboys signed Baylor WR Antwan Goodley. Goodley (5'10/209) made 30 starts for the Bears, parlaying 150 catches into 2,366 yards (15.8 YPR) and 21 TDs. After a prolific junior season, Goodley's numbers dipped as a senior due to a year-long quad injury. Goodley ran 4.44 in Indy before recording an explosive 10-foot-7 broad jump at Baylor's Pro Day. Old for a rookie, Goodley turns 24 in September and is a straight-line athlete with inconsistent hands. His calling cards are vertical ability and physical tackle breaking after the catch. Not built like a perimeter receiver and a questionable fit for the slot, it's fair to wonder how Goodley's game will translate. He may max out as a sub-package wideout and kickoff returner. May 2 |
| 60 | 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 |
| 61 | Ryan Lankford |
| 62 | 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 |
| 63 | Myles White Out of FBGiants WR Myles White has been running as the outside receiver opposite Odell Beckham with the first-team offense at voluntary workouts. Dwayne Harris has been in the slot. Obviously, once/if Victor Cruz is healthy, he'll be in the lineup with Beckham, but the drop-off behind those two is significant with Rueben Randle now gone. Harris, ideally, is more of a special teams player. White and Geremy Davis are next in line. The Giants are a candidate to take a receiver in the first three rounds of this week's draft. Apr 27 |
| 64 | 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 |
| 65 | Paul Browning |
| 66 | Austin Willis |
| 67 | 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 |
| 68 | 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 |
| 69 | Demetrius Wilson |
| 70 | Josh Reese |
| 71 | DiAndre Campbell |
| 72 | Trevor Harman |
| 73 | 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 |
| 74 | 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 |
| 75 | 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 |
| 76 | Stephen Hill |
| 77 | Kieran Duncan |
| 78 | Jarvis Turner |
| 79 | T.J. Thorpe |
| 80 | Michael Bennett |
| 81 | Durron Neal |
| 82 | David Glidden |
| 83 | 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 |
| 84 | 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 |
| 85 | Chris King |
| 86 | 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 |
| 87 | Cobi Hamilton Out of FBSteelers signed WR Cobi Hamilton. Hamilton was waived from Carolina last month. He's not more than a depth signing, but has practice squad eligibility. Aug 5 |
| 88 | Tevin Jones |
| 89 | 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 |
| 90 | Marken Michel |
| 91 | Levi Norwood |
| 92 | 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 |
| 93 | 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 |
| WR3 | 1 | Riley Cooper |
| 2 | Marques Colston |
| 3 | Chris Givens |
| TE | 1 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Beau Gardner |
| 9 | Michael Cooper |
| 10 | Matthew Mulligan Out of FBLions released/waived TE Matthew Mulligan, CB Crezdon Butler, K Devon Bell, WR Quinshad Davis, OG Chase Farris, DE Deonte Gibson, DE Louis Palmer, CB Rashaad Reynolds and DE Quanterus Smith. Mulligan is a 32-year-old blocking tight end. His experience will probably earn him an in-season look elsewhere. Aug 29 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | E.J. Bibbs Out of FBBrowns TE E.J. Bibbs has forced six missed tackles this preseason. Bibbs has been playing an H-back role with rookie Malcolm Johnson sidelined. He has five catches for 43 yards through two preseason games. Browns OC John DeFilippo said Bibbs "has gotten a lot better in cutting down his mental mistakes." Bibbs has a chance to make move TE Rob Housler expendable. Aug 26 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | Chase Dixon |
| 21 | 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 |
| 22 | Rob Housler Out of FBBears released TE Rob Housler. A top-70 pick in the 2011 draft, it simply has never come together for Housler, who is a top-shelf athletic specimen but struggles to catch and block. Sep 3 |
| 23 | Brian Parker Out of FBChiefs claimed TE Brian Parker off waivers from the Chargers. Parker (6'4/265) is an UDFA out of Albany, but is somewhat old at 23. He ran 4.75 at his Pro Day with an impressive 38.5-inch vertical. In Kansas City, Parker will bring up the rear of the depth chart behind Travis Kelce, James O'Shaughnessy, and Demetrius Harris. Parker will have to compete on special teams. Sep 6 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | 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 |
| 26 | Ryan Malleck Out of FBGiants signed Virginia Tech TE Ryan Malleck. Malleck (6'5/247) made 32 starts for Virgina Tech, totaling 62 career catches for 658 yards (10.6 YPR) and four touchdowns. A passable athlete for his size, Malleck runs 4.81 with a 34 1/2-inch vertical and 10-foot-1 broad jump. Although he needs to continue adding strength, Malleck is a quality in-line blocker with growth potential as a possession receiving threat. Apr 30 |
| 27 | Ryan O'Malley |
| 28 | 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 |
| 29 | Thomas Duarte Out of FBDolphins waived TE Thomas Duarte. A seventh-round rookie, Duarte will be stashed back on the practice squad if he clears waivers. Sep 3 |
| 30 | Beau Sandland Out of FBPanthers selected Montana State TE Beau Sandland with the No. 252 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. Sandland (6'5/253) spent one season with the Bobcats after transferring from Miami (FL), catching 37 passes for 632 yards (17.1 YPR) and a team-high nine TDs. He showed big-time athleticism at the Combine, running 4.74 with a 35-inch vertical and 10-foot-4 broad jump. Sandland is long armed (34 1/4") and can block, but he has very limited experience against formidable competition after bouncing around JUCO and FCS and playing sparingly at The U. Sandland is an unlikely rookie-year contributor, but in the long term he has NFL-starter traits. Apr 30 |
| 31 | Henry Krieger-Coble Out of FBBroncos signed Iowa TE Henry Krieger-Coble. Krieger-Coble (6'3/249) made 14 career starts for the Hawkeyes, failing to catch a pass before his senior year wherein Krieger-Coble managed a 35-405-1 (11.6 YPR) receiving line. He earned a "Team Hustle" Award in 2015, but failed to receive All-Big Ten recognition. Krieger-Coble struggled at Iowa's Pro Day, clocking 4.91 with a 33 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-2 broad jump. Short armed (31 3/8") and not particularly big or athletic, Krieger-Coble's calling card is his ability to block like a bigger tight end. He's a poor man's Lance Kendricks. Apr 30 |
| 32 | Casey Pierce |
| 33 | Mike McFarland |
| 34 | Chris Pantale Out of FBDave Zangaro of CSN Philly says TE Chris Santale is "making a strong push" for a roster spot. The Eagles will carry at least three tight ends with Zach Ertz, Brent Celek and Trey Burton all assured roster spots. Pantale has been working as the first-team fullback, a role originally reserved for Burton. A 25-year-old UDFA, Pantale spent most of last year on the Eagles' practice squad after getting cut by the Bears at the end of training camp. Pantale ran a 4.99 forty at the 2013 Combine. He'll have to stick around as a blocker. Jun 12 |
| 35 | 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 |
| 36 | Jacob Maxwell |
| 37 | 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 |
| 38 | Chase Coffman Out of FBColts signed TE Chase Coffman. A true journeyman, Coffman made one appearance for both the Seahawks and Titans last season. He's a camp body. Jul 26 |
| 39 | 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 |
| 40 | Konrad Reuland Out of FBRavens rescinded the exclusive rights tender offer to TE Konrad Reuland. The move makes him a free agent. A 2011 undrafted free agent, Reuland played 24 offensive snaps last season. Baltimore also waived G Leon Brown. May 3 |
| 41 | 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 |
| 42 | 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 |
| 43 | 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 |
| 44 | Anthony Denham Out of FBTexans second-year TE Anthony Denham reportedly "had a great offseason." Denham was called up from the practice squad last December but never appeared in a game. Denham's strong offseason could land him on the 53-man roster, but he won't be an impact player. The Texans could use a difference maker at tight end. Houston tight ends combined for just 32 catches last year. Jul 26 |
| 45 | Jake Murphy |
| 46 | 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 |
| 47 | Gerald Christian Out of FBCardinals waived/released TE Gerald Christian, RB/WR Amir Carlise, OG Jake Bernstein, OT Clay DeBord, LS Daniel Dillon, DT Iosia Iosia, CB Asa Jackson, WR Franky Okafor, CB Shaun Prater, P Garrett Swanson, and S Ty Zimmerman. These are the Cardinals' first cuts. Christian was the 2015 draft's Mr. Irrelevant. He spent his entire first NFL season on injured reserve (knee). Aug 29 |
| 48 | John Peters |
| 49 | Tim Semisch |
| 50 | Jay Rome |
| 51 | 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 |
| 52 | Jake McGee Out of FBPanthers signed Florida TE Jake McGee. McGee (6'6/250) spent three years at Virginia before transferring to Florida for his sixth-year senior campaign, posting a career receiving line of 112-1,150-11 (10.3 YPR) and earning second-team All-SEC accolades in 2015. McGee showed sub-par athleticism at the Gators' Pro Day, clocking 4.84 with lineman-like vertical (28 1/2") and broad (9'6") jumps. A high school quarterback, McGee has excellent ball skills and NFL size, but he lacks big-play receiving ability and needs to learn how to block. Long term, McGee's ceiling is Matt Spaeth. Apr 30 |
| 53 | J.P. Holtz |
| 54 | Bryce Williams |
| 55 | Braxton Deaver |
| 56 | M.J. McFarland |
| 57 | Clayton Echard |
| 58 | Kevin Greene |
| 59 | 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 |
| 60 | 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 |
| 61 | Jack Tabb |
| 62 | Dominique Jones Out of FBBroncos re-signed TE Dominique Jones. We don't think this has anything to do with the status of Julius Thomas' ankle. It's likely a special teams move as the Broncos have been hit by injuries at linebacker this week. Dec 18 |
| 63 | 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 |
| 64 | Dan Light |
| 65 | 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 |
| LT | 1 | 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 |
| 2 | Micah Hatchie |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | Kyle Roberts |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Rob Crisp |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Pierce Burton |
| 9 | Eugene Monroe Out of FBFree agent OT Eugene Monroe announced his retirement after seven seasons in the NFL. In his retirement letter linked below, Monroe cites health concerns as one of the main reasons for his decision. "The last 18 years have been full of traumatic injuries to both my head and my body," Monroe wrote. "That’s why one of the first things I’m planning to do is to go to the doctor ... I’m going to get brain and body imaging scans, mental health assessments — anything that might help me get a handle on the state of my body and my mind." Monroe added he will continue to be a "vocal advocate" for medical marijuana research, especially as it pertains to treating CTE. Only 29, Monroe is not the first and certainly will not be the last to hang up their cleats early because of head trauma concerns. Jul 21 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | Reid Fragel Out of FBBucs signed OT Reid Fragel off their practice squad. Fragel, the 2014 seventh-rounder of the Bengals, will fill a depth role in Tampa Bay. Sep 30 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | Justin Renfrow |
| 16 | David Foucault |
| 17 | Cody Booth |
| 18 | Vince Kowalski |
| 19 | Matt Feiler |
| 20 | John Weidenaar |
| 21 | David Hedelin |
| 22 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 25 | Cameron Jefferson |
| 26 | Jake Long Out of FBFree agent OT Jake Long's deal with the Ravens is officially off. He declined to sign an injury waiver after Baltimore red-flagged his physical on Thursday. Long passed his exit physical with Atlanta last season and was deemed healthy by Dr. James Andrews last week. He'll try to catch on somewhere else as a camp flyer. Jul 29 |
| 27 | Lars Hanson |
| 28 | 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 | Cyril Richardson Out of FBBills waived OG Cyril Richardson, RB Bronson Hill, RB Cierre Wood, OL William Campbell, DT Andre Fluellen, OL Alex Kupper, DE B.J. Larsen, CB Merrill Noel and WR Tobais Palmer. The No. 153 overall pick of last year's draft, Richardson struggled when pressed into duty as a rookie, and didn't take a step forward this summer. His draft pedigree will likely land him on the practice squad, but his NFL career is trending in the wrong direction. Sep 4 |
| 3 | Jamil Douglas Out of FBDolphins waived OG Jamil Douglas. A 2015 fourth-rounder, Douglas looked overmatched in six starts as a rookie. He may get a sniff on waivers, but he looks more like a backup than a starter. Sep 3 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Josh James |
| 6 | David Arkin Out of FBNFL Network's Jeff Darlington reports Dolphins G/C David Arkin has been getting some reps with the first-team offense. It speaks volumes to how desperate the Dolphins have become at finding Mike Pouncey's replacement. Converted guards Shelley Smith and Nate Garner have struggled with center-to-quarterback exchanges and don't appear capable of holding on to the job. Arkin and Sam Brenner are the only players on Miami's roster with center experience. Free agent Samson Satele is likely available for the veteran minimum and remains on the Dolphins' radar. Aug 2 |
| 7 | Edawn Coughman |
| 8 | Martin Wallace |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | Jeremiah Poutasi Out of FBTitans waived G/T Jeremiah Poutasi, LB Curtis Grant, LB J.R. Tavai, OT William Poehls, FB Sam Bergen, WR Andrew Turzilli, K Aldrick Rosas, OG Tyler Marz, LB Justin Staples and DB Curtis Riley. Poutasi was the 66th overall pick in last year's draft and made six starts at right tackle as a rookie after winning the job out of camp. He quickly proved overmatched and was benched around midseason, playing just four snaps after Week 8. The Titans tried to move him to guard this summer, but he again proved incapable. Another team will take a shot on his size at 6'5/335. Sep 2 |
| 11 | Antoine Everett |
| 12 | Cornelius Edison |
| 13 | Clay DeBord Out of FBCardinals signed Eastern Washington OT Clay DeBord. DeBord (6'6/302) made a school-record 51 starts for the Eagles, earning first-team FCS All American in 2015. He drew NFL notice with a big Pro Day, running 5.03 with a 30 1/2-inch vertical jump. DeBord managed only 18 bench-press reps and obviously needs time in the weight room, but he has NFL-level size and athleticism. He's a somewhat intriguing project. May 1 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | Jamison Lalk |
| 16 | Austin Shepherd Out of FBVikings signed No. 228 overall pick G/T Austin Shepherd to a four-year, $2.349 million contract. The deal includes a $69,696 signing bonus. Alabama's right tackle, Shepherd is short armed (32 7/8"), and only an average athlete. He did a disappointing 17 reps on the bench at the Combine. Shepherd is a low-ceiling prospect who will try to carve out a role as a super sub. May 7 |
| 17 | Jesse Davis |
| 18 | Brian Folkerts |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | Oni Omoile |
| 21 | Al Bond |
| 22 | Jake Bernstein |
| 23 | Collin Rahrig |
| 24 | Vi Teofilo |
| 25 | 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 |
| 26 | Isiah Cage |
| 27 | Alex Cooper |
| 28 | Chris Barker Out of FBPatriots signed OL Chris Barker off their practice squad. With Marcus Cannon (toe), Tre' Jackson (knee) and Sebastian Vollmer (concussion) out, the Patriots just need warm bodies on the offensive line. An UDFA out of Nevada in 2013, Barker has five career appearances to his name. He should get a sixth on Sunday. Nov 14 |
| 29 | Adrian Bellard |
| 30 | 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 |
| 31 | Arturo Uzdavinis |
| 32 | Garrick Mayweather |
| 33 | Kaleb Eulls Out of FBThe Saints have converted DT Kaleb Eulls to guard. A 2015 undrafted free agent, Eulls stuck on the roster all season, but was active for only four games. The Saints are scrounging for depth on the interior, but transitions like these rarely pay off. May 26 |
| C | 1 | Daniel Munyer |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Garth Gerhart |
| 7 | Jack Allen Out of FBSaints signed Michigan State C Jack Allen. Allen was one of the draft's most surprising free agents. Allen (6'1/294) was a 2015 first-team All American, finishing his Michigan State career with 47 starts — 42 at center and five at left guard. Likened to longtime Bears C Olin Kreutz by O-Line guru Lance Zierlein, Allen overcomes size and athletic deficiencies with big hands (10 1/8"), an ability to anchor and sometimes even overpower bigger nose tackles and a tenacious playing demeanor. Rotoworld college prospects guru Josh Norris rated Allen as a top-50 player in this year's class. Apr 30 |
| 8 | Dillon Day Out of FBBroncos signed Mississippi State C Dillon Day. Day (6'4/296) started 46 games as the Bulldogs' center, but was never recognized as an All-SEC player by the conference's coaches. He was a scrappy technician in college, winning with toughness as opposed to athleticism or strength. Day isn't an NFL starting-caliber center and doesn't move or drive block well enough to excel at guard. He's likely to have a brief pro career where he's constantly fighting for roster spots. May 2 |
| 9 | John Sullivan |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | Sam Brenner Out of FBBroncos G/C Sam Brenner was carted off with a concussion in Sunday's practice. It's obviously a scary situation when a concussion calls for the cart. Brenner is a reserve along the interior. Jul 31 |
| 13 | Josh LeRibeus Out of FBRedskins waived OL Josh LeRibeus. LeRibeus looked overmatched in 11 starts at center last season, and he did not do enough to earn a backup job in camp. A 2012 third-rounder, he is at best a backup at this point. Sep 3 |
| 14 | Mitchell Bell |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | Jake Brendel Out of FBCowboys signed UCLA C Jake Brendel. Brendel (6'4/303) became a starter the moment he arrived at UCLA, going on to make 52 consecutive starts and earning second-team All-Pac 12 as a senior. Brendel's smallish hands (8 1/4") and arms (31") are concerns for his NFL transition, as are his limitations as a space blocker and shortage of strength. Brendel is a battler in the trenches, but he lacks starter-caliber tools and won't be much of an option at guard. His pro career is likely to be brief. Apr 30 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | Trevor Robinson Out of FBChargers released C Trevor Robinson. Robinson started 13 games at center for the Chargers last season, but was obliterated as both a run and pass blocker, grading out as Pro Football Focus' worst offensive lineman in the league. Matt Slauson was signed to be San Diego's new center. Robinson would be better off as an interior backup. Jul 29 |
| 19 | Taylor Boggs Out of FBBears waived C Taylor Boggs and DB Marcus Trice. The Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs says Boggs is a "strong possibility" for the practice squad. An undrafted rookie out of North Texas, Trice had five tackles this preseason. Aug 30 |
| 20 | Dillon Farrell |
| 21 | James Stone Out of FBFalcons waived C James Stone with an injury settlement. Stone made one start at the pivot for the Falcons last season and played 137 total snaps. He tore his ACL in mid-December and obviously isn't yet recovered. Jul 19 |
| 22 | 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 |
| 23 | Kyle Friend Out of FBJets signed Temple C Kyle Friend. Friend (6'1/295) started all four years, earning first-team All-American Athletic Conference as a senior. His Pro Day workout was solid, running 5.09 with a 28 1/2-inch vertical and 41 bench-press reps. Friend has some movement ability and was a solid college blocker, but he is a short-armed center only lacking big-league size. His NFL ceiling is probably Tim Barnes. May 1 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | Dalton Freeman |
| 26 | Ian Silberman Out of FBThe 49ers shuffled their offensive line at Tuesday's practice, giving sixth-round OG Ian Silberman first-team reps at right guard. Marcus Martin started the first two preseason games at right guard, but was moved to center on Tuesday, booting Joe Looney from the top unit. Coach Jim Tomsula says the line is "unsettled" after Looney and Martin had some issues over the weekend against the Cowboys. Silberman played right tackle in college. Aug 25 |
| 27 | Kristjan Sokoli Out of FBSeahawks waived OL Kristjan Sokoli. Sokoli is a SPARQ freak as a converted nose tackle, but the switch to offensive line didn't work out for the 2015 sixth-rounder. His agent, Brett Tessler, openly campaigned for Sokoli to be moved back to the defensive side. Aug 29 |
| 28 | Mike Matthews Out of FBBrowns signed Texas A&M C Mike Matthews. Matthews (6'2/290) is the son of Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews, brother of 2014 Falcons first-round pick Jake Matthews and cousin of Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews. He's flattered by the conflation, but that doesn't mean Mike's NFL dreams are DOA. He can't fix the poor athleticism (5.45 forty, 8.09 3-cone, 24.5-inch vertical), but he's as smart, technically sound and tough (has played through a broken foot) as you'd expect from an apple shaken off the Matthews tree. For those reasons, NFL Media's Gil Brandt believes he'll develop into a long-time NFL starter. Matthews received a signing bonus of $7,500 from the Browns. He'll head to summer camp No. 3 on the center depth chart behind Cam Erving and Garth Gerhart. Party on. May 13 |
| 29 | Ben Clarke |
| 30 | Ross Burbank |
| 31 | 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 |
| 32 | Quinton Schooley |
| 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 | 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 |
| 4 | Cyril Lemon |
| 5 | Amini Silatolu Out of FBBears signed OG Amini Silatolu to a one-year contract. Silatolu started 15 games as a rookie in 2012, but he's made just 13 starts in the three years since with his career derailed by injuries. He'll compete for the final guard spot in Chicago behind starters Cody Whitehair and Kyle Long. Jul 20 |
| 6 | Vlad Ducasse Out of FBLions worked out free agent OG Vlad Ducasse. Ducasse has been making the rounds, but remains unsigned since his Baltimore release. The Lions also visited with OL Josh LeRibeus and CB D'Joun Smith. Sep 23 |
| 7 | Darrell Greene Out of FBEagles signed San Diego State OG Darrell Greene. Greene (6'3/321) made 32 starts for the Aztecs, mostly at right guard. While he's a limited athlete — 5.20 forty, 8-foot-2 broad jump, 8.07 three-cone time — Greene flashed people-erasing power in the Mountain West and didn't embarrass himself as a pulling guard on the move. Greene could grow into a useful player if utilized correctly. He has NFL-level run-blocking ability. May 5 |
| 8 | Geoff Schwartz Out of FBLions released OG Geoff Schwartz. Signed to a one-year deal in March, it is not a great sign Schwartz failed to earn a spot in a disappointing interior line group. As it turns out, the Lions' trade for Brandon Thomas Sunday could have spelled the end for Schwartz. A veteran with plenty of starting experience, he should latch on somewhere else in the near future. Aug 29 |
| 9 | Kitt O'Brien |
| 10 | Nick Becton Out of FBBears promoted OT Nick Becton from the practice squad. He'll provide offensive line depth after C Will Montgomery (broken leg) was sent to injured reserve. Oct 6 |
| 11 | Leon Brown |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | Lawrence Okoye Out of FBThe Cardinals cut DL Lawrence Okoye from the practice squad last season because he parked in the wrong spot. The ex-British Olympian is now a Cowboy. The reason for Okoye's Cardinals release came to light in Amazon's All or Nothing. "There weren’t any parking places, so he just parked and came running in," coach Bruce Arians said. "Tough (expletive), bro." Frankly, it's an absurd and tyrannical reason to release a player. Of course, Okoye would have never been cut loose were he not already on thin ice. Okoye isn't going to make the Cowboys' 53-man roster. Jul 5 |
| 15 | Will Pericak |
| 16 | Andrew Gardner |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | Khalif Barnes Out of FBSaints released G/T Khalif Barnes. The veteran made one start for the Raiders last season. Barnes was last in the news for a drunk-driving arrest. At 34, his career is on borrowed time. Sep 3 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | Karim Barton |
| 21 | Brett Boyko Out of FBEagles signed UNLV G/T Brett Boyko. Boyko (6'6/301) was a 41-game starter as the Rebels' blind-side protector, earning second-team All-Mountain West as a junior and senior. Short armed (32") with relatively small hands (9") considering his frame, Boyko is also a pedestrian mover, clocking a 5.60 forty in Indianapolis with an 8-foot-7 broad jump and painful 7.91 short shuttle time. Boyko is short on length, athleticism, and strength. He's going to have a tough time in the pros. May 2 |
| 22 | Malcolm Bunche |
| 23 | 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 |
| 24 | Ryker Mathews |
| 25 | Boston Stiverson |
| 26 | Zach Sterup Out of FBNFL suspended Chiefs OG Zach Sterup four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy. Sterup is an undrafted rookie out of Nebraska. This isn't a way to make the team. Aug 17 |
| 27 | Denver Kirkland |
| 28 | Terran Vaughn |
| 29 | Donovan Williams |
| 30 | Trip Thurman |
| 31 | Kadeem Edwards Out of FBBucs placed OG Kadeem Edwards on injured reserve with a foot injury, ending his season. Edwards hurt his foot in Friday's practice. The 143rd pick in May's draft out of Tennessee State was inactive for each of the Bucs' first nine games. Nov 11 |
| 32 | Shahbaz Ahmed |
| 33 | Blake Muir |
| 34 | Alex Balducci Out of FBThe 49ers are listing undrafted rookie Alex Balducci as an offensive lineman. Balducci played nose tackle at Oregon. At 6'4/309, he certainly has the size to play up front and is a very good athlete. The Niners will hope to make Balducci their version of J.R. Sweezy, who successfully transitioned from defensive tackle to guard in Seattle. May 6 |
| 35 | Michael Liedtke |
| 36 | Jarvis Harrison Out of FBJets signed fifth-round OG Jarvis Harrison to a four-year contract. Harrison has all the ability in the world, but needs to get his conditioning in order. If he does, he could become a plus starter at either guard spot. May 6 |
| 37 | Matt Rotheram Out of FBPackers waived G/T Matt Rotheram, DB Ryan White, OL Andy Phillips, TE Justin Perillo, TE Mitchell Henry and S Jean Fanor. A undrafted rookie out of Pitt, Rotheram earned praise for his work this offseason. He is likely headed to the practice squad. Sep 5 |
| 38 | Mike McQueen |
| RT | 1 | Kevin Graf |
| 2 | Brian Mihalik Out of FBEagles waived DL Brian Mihalik. Mihalik was the 237th pick in May's draft. A SPARQ freak at 6'9/302, Mihalik couldn't crack the Eagles' deep defensive line. He's a practice-squad candidate. Sep 4 |
| 3 | Avery Young Out of FBSaints signed Auburn OT Avery Young. Young (6'5/328) made 36 starts on Auburn's offensive line, mostly playing right tackle but also seeing action at both guard spots. He was a third-team All-SEC pick as a senior. Young turned in sluggish pre-draft workouts, managing a 5.39 forty, 25-inch vertical, and slow agility scores. Adequate-not-special as both a run and pass blocker in college, Young's skill set would fit best inside at guard. He could prove useful as a multi-position swing reserve. Apr 30 |
| 4 | Sam Young Out of FBDolphins signed OT Sam Young, formerly of the Jaguars, to a one-year, $760,000 contract. Young appeared in all 16 games for the Jaguars last season, playing 234 snaps. Ideally, he'd be the Dolphins' No. 4 tackle. Mar 9 |
| 5 | Keavon Milton Out of FBThe Browns have converted TE Keavon Milton to an offensive lineman. Milton basically was already an extra tackle at 6-foot-4 and 293 pounds, but he's officially been tabbed as a lineman by switching his number from 83 to 63. He played 14 offensive snaps down the stretch after being claimed off waivers. Apr 30 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Adrian Bellard |
| 9 | Jeff Adams Out of FBRestricted free agent G/T Jeff Adams (patellar tendon) expects to be ready for OTAs. A fourth-year UDFA, Adams won left guard duties in camp, but went down in Week 2. A torn patellar tendon is arguably the most severe knee injury a player can suffer, so setbacks remain possible for Adams ahead of the offseason program. It's not a guarantee that he's tendered a contract. Jan 11 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | William Poehls |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | John Kling |
| 14 | Nick Ritcher |
| 15 | Patrick Miller |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | Zeth Ramsay |
| 19 | Marquis Lucas |
| 20 | Justin Murray |
| 21 | Ryan Mack |
| 22 | Aaron Epps |
| 23 | Torian White |
| 24 | Kona Schwenke |
| K | 1 | Kai Forbath |
| 2 | Josh Scobee Out of FBSaints released K Josh Scobee. Scobee had been set to compete with Kai Forbath. Forbath was far from effective last season, and should still face legitimate competition in training camp. May 17 |
| 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 | Robbie Gould Out of FBBears released K Robbie Gould. Gould had been the Bears' kicker since 2005, converting 276-of-323 (85.4%) attempts in 11 seasons. He was also effective last season, pushing through 7-of-9 from 50-plus yards and 28-of-29 extra points, but he had a rocky camp and preseason. Chicago does not have another kicker on the roster, so they will be making a corresponding move in the near future. Sep 4 |
| 5 | Carey Spear |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Nick Rose |
| 9 | Marshall Koehn Out of FBDolphins signed Iowa K Marshall Koehn. Koehn (6'1/197) spent two seasons as the Hawkeyes' kicker, going 28-of-36 (77.8 percent) on field goal attempts. He doubled as Iowa's kickoff specialist, turning 90 of his 147 career kicks (61.2 percent) into touchbacks. Koehn's leg strength is barely adequate or worse, and he didn't display consistent accuracy as a field goal or PAT kicker in the Big Ten. He's an NFL long shot. Apr 30 |
| 10 | John Lunsford Out of FB49ers signed Liberty K John Lunsford. Lunsford (6'2/214) showed a monster leg in the Big South, setting an NCAA career record for 50-plus-yard field goals (12) and sending over 64% of his kickoffs for touchbacks as a senior. Unfortunately, Lunsford couldn't control his powerful leg, going 13-of-24 on field goals in 2015 and making just 48-of-79 (60.8%) of his career field goal tries. Lunford's ceiling is probably an NFL kickoff specialist. May 2 |
| 11 | Mike Meyer |
| 12 | Andrew Furney |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | Corey Acosta |
| 15 | Marshall Morgan |
| 16 | Ross Martin Out of FBJets signed Duke K Ross Martin. Martin (5'9/187) was Duke's placekicker all four seasons, connecting on 78-of-93 (89.3%) career field goal tries and 8-of-10 attempts from 50-plus yards out. Although Martin was an efficient college kicker, he turned just 72-of-228 (31.6%) kickoffs into touchbacks. Martin may eventually require a kickoff specialist, but he offers ideal placekicking accuracy and therefore has a chance to carve out a lengthy NFL career. Apr 30 |
| 17 | Ka'imi Fairbairn Out of FBTexans signed UCLA K Ka'imi Fairbairn. Fairbairn (6'0/183) won 2015's Lou Groza Award as the nation's top kicker, finishing his career as the Pac 12's all-time leader in points scored (413). He went a middling 68-of-89 (76.4%) on field goals across four college seasons, but finished with 41 straight makes from 35 yards in. Fairbairn offers NFL-level leg strength for kickoffs and kept getting better as a field-goal kicker in college. He should have a future in the league. Apr 30 |
| 18 | Giorgio Tavecchio Out of FBRaiders signed K Giorgio Tavecchio. Despite bouncing around training camps the last few seasons, Tavecchio has yet to appear in an NFL game. With Sebastian Janikowski under contract until 2018, Tavecchio is unlikely to see the field in Oakland, either. Feb 23 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | Shayne Graham Out of FBFalcons released K Shayne Graham. Matt Bryant will remain the Falcons' kicker. Sep 2 |
| 21 | Randy Bullock Out of FBGiants released K Randy Bullock. New York's regular kicker Josh Brown is off suspension. Bullock missed an extra point during his one game fill-in. Sep 13 |
| 22 | 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 |
| 23 | Zach Hocker Out of FBBengals waived/released K Zach Hocker, LB Jayson DiManche, WR Michael Bennett, FB Jeff Luc, TE John Peters, S Floyd Raven, DE Jack Gangwish, WR Antwane Grant, LB Darien Harris, QB Joe Licata, and CB Corey Tindal. These are the Bengals' first round of cuts. Hocker never put serious heat on incumbent K Mike Nugent, who went 23-of-28 on field goals last season. Aug 29 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | 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 |
| 26 | 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 |
| 27 | Aldrick Rosas |
| 28 | Devon Bell |
| 29 | Jonathan Brown |
| 30 | Tom Obarski |
| 31 | Ty Long |