NFL Transaction Report for 8/7

By Barb Layton

Today, has been a very busy day for transactions. Let’s get started to see what happened.

Bengals
Placed DT Devonnsha Maxwell on IR

Browns
Signed DE Charles Wiley
Waived WR Ra’Shaun Henry

Buccaneers
Waived OL Grant Hermanns
Signed DB Avery Young

Cardinals
Activated LB BJ Ojulari from the PUP list

Chiefs
Waived LB Isaiah Moore from IR with a settlement

Commanders
Signed DB Joshua Kalu
Placed DB Troy Apke on IR

Cowboys
Released K Tristan Vizcaino
Activated TE Luke Schoonmaker from the NFI list

Dolphins
Signed CB Parry Nickerson
Waived QB James Blackman

Eagles
Signed LBs Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham
Waived OT Trevor Reid
WR Charleston Rambo placed on IR after clearing waivers

Falcons
Activated DL Calais Campbell
Signed OL LaColby Tucker
Waived DL Matthew Gotel

Giants
Activated DL A’Shawn Robinson and OL Marcus McKethan from the PUP list

Jets
Waived QB Chris Streveler
Signed DT Bruce Hector
Released DL Isaiah Mack
LBs Maalik Hall and Hamsah Nasirildeen placed on IR after clearing waivers

Lions
Signed OL Bobby Hart
Released LS Jake McQuaide
Waived WR Tom Kennedy with an injury settlement

Packers
Activated LB Rashan Gary from the PUP list
Signed RB Nate McCrary
Activated WR Grant DuBose

Panthers
Signed OLB Justin Houston

Ravens
Activated FB Patrick Ricard from the PUP list

Seahawks
Signed OLB Jordan Ferguson
signed OT Roderick Perry

Texans
Signed DT Khalil Davis
Placed OT Greg Little on IR

Vikings
Signed WR Jacob Copeland
Waived WR Cephus Johnson

NFL Transaction Report 8/4

By Barb Layton

Here we go with the transaction report for today. There is a lot of players movement going on the teams.

Bears
Signing TE Mercedes Lewis
Released DE Jalyn Holmes

Browns
Signed LB Cam Bright, TE Miller Forristall, And WR Jalen Wayne
Waived WR Daylen Baldwin, CB Thomas Graham with injury designation
Waived P Joseph Charlton, RB Nate McCrary and T Hunter Thedford

Cardinals
Released LS Jack Coco
Signed RB Marlon Mack

Chiefs
DL Charles Omenihu is suspended for 6 games

Colts
CB Chris Lammons suspended 3 games
Signing RB Kenyan Drake

Cowboys
Agreed to a contract extension with S Malik Hooker

Falcons
Signed DL Matthew Gotal, OL Michal Menet, DL Caeveon Patton and WR Matthew Sexton

Giants
Waived/injured WR Jeff Smith
Signed DT Donovan Jeter

Lions
Signing CB Tae Hayes

Panthers
Signing CB Mac McCain
Waived CB Colby Richardson

Saints
RB Alvin Kamara suspended for 3 games

Seahawks
WR Dee Eskridge is suspended for 6 games

Texans
Place C Scott Quessenberry on IR
Sign DT DJ Scaife
Waived G Dylan Deatherage from IR with settlement

Vikings
Sign RB Abram Smith
Waived FB Zach Ojile

Top 50 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver in 2023

By Barb Layton

So, it is fantasy football season once again. Today we are going to look at the top 50 wide receivers. I love this position for they come in all shapes and sizes. They fit a need for your particular scheme.

Let us start.

  1. Stefon Diggs, Bills
  2. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  3. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
  4. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
  5. AJ Brown, Eagles
  6. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
  7. Cee Dee Lamb, Cowboys
  8. Tee Higgins, Bengals
  9. Davante Adams, Raiders
  10. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins
  11. Mike Evans, Buccaneers
  12. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
  13. Diontae Johnson, Steelers
  14. Garrett Wilson, Jets
  15. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Bears
  16. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
  17. Calvin Ridley, Jaguars
  18. DeVonta Smith, Eagles
  19. Amari Cooper, Browns
  20. Chris Olave, Saints
  21. DK Metcalf, Seahawks
  22. Keenan Allen, Chargers
  23. DeAndre Hopkins, ?
  24. Terry McLaurin, Commanders
  25. DJ Moore, Bears
  26. Chrisian Watson, Packers
  27. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
  28. Mike Williams, Chargers
  29. Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
  30. Michael Pittman, Colts
  31. Christian Kirk, Jaguars
  32. Drake London, Falcons
  33. Jahan Dotson, Commanders
  34. Jerry Jeudy, Broncos
  35. George Pickens, Steelers
  36. Marquise Brown, Cardinals
  37. Brandin Cooks, Cowboys
  38. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
  39. Gabriel Davis, Bills
  40. Courtland Sutton, Broncos
  41. DJ Chark, Panthers
  42. Michael Gallup, Cowboys
  43. Treylon Burks, Titans
  44. Odell Beckham, Jr., Ravens
  45. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots
  46. Jordan Addison, Vikings
  47. Jakobi Meyers, Raiders
  48. Allen Lazard, Jets
  49. Michael Thomas, Saints
  50. Kadarius Toney, Chiefs

Top 15 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks in 2023

By Barb Layton

It is getting to be fantasy football season. I really enjoy this time of year. It can be such a good experience if you have some idea of what you are doing. So, I am going to try and help you out this week.

Today, we are going to start with the QB room. I know there are a lot of ways we can do this, but this is how I feel they will fall.

Let’s get started.

  1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  2. Josh Allen, Bills
  3. Joe Burrow, Bengals
  4. Jalen Hurts, Eagles
  5. Justin Fields, Bears
  6. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
  7. Justin Herbert, Chargers
  8. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  9. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  10. Daniel Jones, Giants
  11. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
  12. Kirk Cousins, Vikings
  13. Geno Smith, Seahawks
  14. Aaron Rodgers, Jets
  15. Kenny Pickett, Steelers

Cowboys Undrafted Free Agent Signings

By James Layton

The Cowboys have announced their undrafted free agents signings today. They signed thirteen players, including FB Hunter Luepke, Edge Isaiah Land, and OT Earl Bostick.

Here is the complete list.

  1. Hunter Luepke, FB North Dakota State
  2. Tyrus Wheat, OLB Mississippi State
  3. Isaiah Land, Edge Florida A&M
  4. Earl Bostick, OT Kansas
  5. Jose Barnon, WR Temple
  6. Durrell Johnson, OLB Liberty
  7. T.J. Bass, G Oregon
  8. Myles Brooks, CB LA Tech
  9. David Durden, WR Wake Forest
  10. Princeton Fant, TE Tennessee
  11. Jalen Moreno-Cropper, WR Fresno State
  12. D’Angelo Mandell, CB BYU
  13. John Stephens, WR Louisiana

Cowboys Updated Reserve Futures Signings

by James Layton

The Cowboys have added a few more players to their offseason roster with the signing of three players to reserve futures contracts. Among the players signed is former Bengals LB Malik Jefferson.

The latest additions are Seth Green (TE), Isaac Alarcon (OT), and Malik Jefferson (LB).

Here is the complete list of their signings.

  • Dontario Drummond, WR
  • Brock Hoffman, C
  • Alec Lindstrom, C
  • Sheldrick Redwine, S
  • Juanyeh Thomas, S
  • Tyler Coyle, S
  • Antonio Callaway, WR
  • Dennis Houston, WR
  • Alex Taylor, OT
  • Malik Jefferson, LB
  • Isaac Alarcon, OT
  • Seth Green, TE

Workout Report for Friday 11/12

by James Layton

It was a busy Friday for tryouts around the league. There were fourteen players that were brought in for a tryout. Which is above average for a Friday.

Let’s get into the tryouts.

Raiders
Tim Ward, DE

Browns
Reid Sinnett, QB
Kahale Warring, TE
Jace Sternberger, TE
Beau Benschwel, C
Ron’Dale Carter, LB
Clint Ratkovich, FB

Cowboys
Jacob Eason, QB
Antonio Callaway, WR

Titans
JJ Arcega-Whiteside, TE
Kawaan Baker, WR
Deon Cain, WR
Jordan Evans, LB
Andre Smith, LB

NFL Transaction Report for Tuesday 10/4

by Barb Layton

I am going to post the transaction reports. So, let’s get started with what is happening in the NFL.

49ers

  • released WR Willie Snead

Bears

  • signed DL Jalyn Holmes to the Practice squad
  • released K Michael Badgley from the practice squad

Bills

  • Signed DT Justin Zimmer and CB Jordan Miller to the practice squad
  • Released DT CJ Brewer and DT Prince Emili from the practice squad

Broncos

  • placed RB Javonte Williams and OLB Randy Gregory on IR
  • Signed RB Latavius Murray off Saints’ practice squad

Browns

  • Placed RB Jerome Ford on IR
  • Signed DE Sam Kamara to the practice squad
  • Released DE Curtis Weaver from the practice squad

Cardinals

  • Signed K Matt Ammendola to the practice squad
  • Released QB Jarrett Guarantano from the practice squad
  • Waived WR Andy Isabella
  • Signed C Billy Price off Raider’s Practice Squad

Chiefs

  • Released WR Corey Coleman from the practice squad

Colts

  • Signed K Chase McLaughlin to Active Roster
  • Waived WR Dezmon Patmon

Commanders

  • Signing G Keaton Sutherland to the practice squad
  • Releasing C Jon Toth

Cowboys

  • Signed QB Will Grier to active roster
  • Signed LS Matt Overton and LS Tucker Addington to the practice squad

Eagles

  • Released TE Dalton Keene from the practice squad

Giants

  • Placed CB Aaron Robinson on IR
  • Signed LB AJ Klein to the practice squad

Lions

  • Signed TE Shane Zylstra to Practice Squad
  • Waived K Dominik Eberle

Packers

  • Signed LB Eric Wilson off Saints’ practice squad

Patriots

  • Signing QB Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad
  • Released WR Laquon Treadwell from the practice squad

Raiders

  • Signed LB Blake Martinez and T Jackson Barton to the practice squad

Saints

  • Signed CB Chris Harris, DB Jordan Brown and RB Adam Prentice to the practice squad
  • Released DB Tre Swilling from the practice squad
  • Waived DB DeMarcus Fields

Seahawks

  • Released DB Quandre Mosely from the practice squad

Steelers

  • Designated WR Calvin Austin to return from IR
  • Signed C Ryan McCollum and S Scott Nelson to the practice squad
  • Released P Jordan Berry and WR Jaquarii Roberson from the practice squad

Texans

  • Releasing WR Chris Conley from the practice squad
  • Releasing TE Pharaoh Brown
  • Designated DE Mario Addison to return from IR

Titans

  • Waived TE Tommy Hudson from IR
  • Signed DL Sam Okuayinonu to 53 man roster and waived OLB Wyatt Ray
  • Signing RB Julius Chesnut and DB Shyheim Carter to the practice squad
  • Waived OL Christian DiLauro from the practice squad

Vikings

  • Placed S Lewis Cine on IR
  • Activated LB Ryan Connelly from the PUP list
  • Released DL Jaylen Twyman and WR Travis Toivonen from the practice squad
  • Signed DT Khyiris Tonga from Falcon’s practice squad

Cowboys Official Roster Cuts

by James Layton
  • G Isaac Alarcon
  • DT Josiah Bronson
  • DE Markaviest Bryant
  • T Aviante Collins
  • S Tyler Coyle
  • RB Malik Davis
  • QB Ben Dinucci
  • WR Dontario Drummond
  • C James Empey
  • CB CJ Goodwin
  • QB Will Grier
  • LB Storey Jackson
  • G Braylon Jones
  • C Alex Lindstrom
  • K Brett Maher
  • TE Sean McKeon
  • LS Jake McQuaide
  • QB Cooper Rush
  • T Amon Simon
  • WR Brandon Smith
  • DE Mika Tafua
  • S Juanyeh Thomas
  • WR TJ Vasher
  • DT Carlos Watkins
  • RB Aaron Shampklin (injured)
  • CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart (injured)

Top 40 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers

By Barb Layton

It is so important to know which wide receivers are going to fit into the scheme of the team you are forming.

I find such enjoyment in putting a team together. Here is my list of wide receivers.

  1. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  2. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
  3. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
  4. Davante Adams, Raiders
  5. Stefon Diggs, Bills
  6. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
  7. Mike Evans, Buccaneers
  8. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
  9. AJ Brown, Eagles
  10. Tee Higgins, Bengals
  11. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
  12. Keenan Allen, Chargers
  13. Mike Williams, Chargers
  14. Diontae Johnson, Steelers
  15. DK Metcalf, Seahawks
  16. Michael Pittman, Colts
  17. Terry McLaurin, Commanders
  18. DJ Moore, Panthers
  19. Courtland Sutton, Broncos
  20. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins
  21. Marquise Brown, Cardinals
  22. Amari Cooper, Browns
  23. Brandin Cooks, Texans
  24. Darnell Mooney, Bears
  25. Gabriel Davis, Bills
  26. Jerry Jeudy, Broncos
  27. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
  28. Michael Thomas, Saints
  29. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs
  30. Amon-Ra St. Browns, Lions
  31. D’Andre Hopkins, Cardinals
  32. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
  33. Adam Thielen, Vikings
  34. Hunter Renfrow, Raiders
  35. Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
  36. Chase Claypool, Steelers
  37. Elijah Moore, Jets
  38. Allen Lazard, Packers
  39. DeVonte Smith, Eagles
  40. Allen Robinson, Rams