NFL Transaction Report 9/6

By Barb Layton

49ers
Waived DB Taylor Hawkins from IR with a settlement

Bears
Released WR Isaiah Ford and WR Dante Pettis from IR with settlements

Chiefs
Waived G Jerome Carvin from IR with a settlement

Colts
Released TE Ricky Seals-Jones from IR with a settlement

Commanders
Signed WR Jamison Crowder and CB Keidron Smith to the practice squad
Released DE William Bradley-King and C Nolan Laufanberg from the practice squad

Dolphins
Released TE Eric Saubert from IR with a settlement

Jets
Released DE Jimmy Moreland from the IR with settlement

Lions
Waived RB Jermar Jefferson from IR with a settlement

Packers
Waived RB Tyler Goodson and LS Broughton Hatcher from IR with settlements
Released DB Tarvarius Moore from IR with a settlement

Rams
Placed DB Shaun Jolly on IR after clearing waivers

Seahawks
Waived LB Vi Jones from IR with a settlement

Texans
Placed RT Tytus Howard on IR
Signed RB Larry Rountree and S Scott Nelson to the practice squad
Placed S Brandon Hill on the practice squad IR list

NFL Transaction Report 8/3

By Barb Layton

It is that time of the day to look at what went on at the team’s facilities. I will be reporting this each day this season.

49ers
Signed DB Anthony Averett
Placed DB Terrance Mitchell on IR

Broncos
Officially placed LB Jonas Griffith on IR with torn ACL
Signed LB Austin Ajiake

Commanders
Place DT David Bada on IR
Signed DT Curtis Brooks

Dolphins
Signed S Myles Dorn and LB Mike Rose
DB Bennett Williams placed on IR after clearing waivers

Falcons
Placed DL Ethan Greenidge on IR
Waived TE Feleipe Franks, WR Chris Blair, and DL Ikenna Enechukwu with injury designation

Patriots
Waived LB Teez Hall with injury designation

Raiders
Placed RB Austin Walter on IR

Saints
OT Scott Lashley was placed on IR after clearing waivers

Steelers
RB Alfonzo Graham placed on IR after clearing waivers

Texans
C Scott Quessenberry has a torn ACL and MCL
Activated DE Chase Winovich from PUP list

Titans
Released OL Jamarco Jones

Vikings
Signed OT Christian DiLauro and OT Jarrid Williams
Released OT Bobby Evans

Top 15 Fantasy Football Tight Ends in 2023

By Barb Layton

It is fantasy football season. This year it would be good to get a top tight ends. They are playing a larger role in fantasy football and are very important in scoring.

Here is my list:

  1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs
  2. Mark Andrews, Ravens
  3. George Kittle, 49ers
  4. TJ Hockenson, Vikings
  5. Pat Freiermuth, Steelers
  6. Dallas Goedert, Eagles
  7. David Njoku, Browns
  8. Darren Waller, Giants
  9. Dawson Knox, Bills
  10. Kyle Pitts, Falcons
  11. Cole Kmet, Bears
  12. Dalton Schultz, Texans
  13. Zach Ertz, Cardinals
  14. Cade Otten, Buccaneers
  15. Tyler Higbee, Rams

Top 25 Fantasy Football Running Backs in 2023

By Barb Layton

It is fantasy football season. So today we are going to look at running backs. For several years, running backs were held in high regard. This year is different. Tight ends are the most important element to a successful fantasy team.

Let’s take a look at my list.

  1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
  2. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  3. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
  4. Bijan Robinson, Falcons
  5. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  6. D’Andre Swift, Eagles
  7. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
  8. Aaron Jones, Packers
  9. Najee Harris, Steelers
  10. Jamaal Williams, Saints
  11. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs
  12. Nick Chubb, Browns
  13. Breece Hall, Jets
  14. James Conner, Cardinals
  15. Derrick Henry, Titans
  16. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks
  17. Travis Etienne, Jaguars
  18. Damien Pierce, Texans
  19. JK Dobbins, Ravens
  20. Tony Pollard, Cowboys
  21. Miles Sanders, Panthers
  22. Josh Jacobs, Raiders
  23. Dalvin Cook, ?
  24. Alvin Kamara, Saints
  25. Saquon Barkley, Giants

Remaining 2023 Unsigned Draft Picks

by James Layton

There are twenty-seven unsigned draft picks, among those are eight first round picks. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson have yet to sign their contracts.

Let’s get into the complete list.

Cardinals
Round 2: B.J. Ojulari, LB

Panthers
Round 1: Bryce Young, QB

Lions
Round 1: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB
Round 2: Brian Branch, S

Packers
Round 2: Luke Musgrave, TE
Round 2: Jayden Reed, WR

Texans
Round 1: C.J. Stroud, QB

Colts
Round 1: Anthony Richardson, QB
Round 2: Julius Brents, CB
Round 4: Blake Freeland, OT

Rams
Round 3: Byron Young, DE
Round 3: Kobie Turner, DE
Round 4: Stetson Bennett, QB

Dolphins
Round 2: Cam Smith, CB

Patriots
Round 1: Christian Gonzalez, CB
Round 2: Keion White, DE

Saints
Round 2: Isaiah Foskey, DE

Jets
Round 1: Will McDonald IV, DE
Round 2: Joe Tippman, C

Eagles
Round 4: Kelee Ringo, CB

Steelers
Round 2: Joey Porter Jr, CB

Seahawks
Round 1: Devon Witherspoon, CB
Round 2: Zach Charbonnet, RB

Buccaneers
Round 2: Cody Mauch, OL

Titans
Round 2: Will Levis, QB

Commanders
Round 1: Emmanuel Forbes, CB
Round 2: Jartavius Martin, S

Transaction Report for Thursday 10/27

by Barb Layton

Bears
Placed OL Lucas Patrick on IR
Signed DL Gerri Green to the practice squad
Released WR Reggie Roberson from the practice squad

Buccaneers
Signed S Nolan Turner to the Active Roster

Chiefs
Giants traded WR Kadarius Toney to the Chiefs

Eagles
Waived DE Terron Jackson

Jaguars
Signed DB Tevaughn Campbell off of the Raiders’practice squad

Lions
Waived Demetrius Taylor

Panthers
Signed RB John Lovett to the practice squad
Released LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe from the practice squad

Rams
Signed G Jeremiah Kolone to the practice squad

Texans
Released LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
Signed WR Michael Young to the practice squad
Placed WR Drew Estrada on the practice squad injured list

Transaction Report for Wednesday 10/26

by Barb Layton

49ers
Activated CB Jason Verrett from the PUP list
Signed RB Tevin Coleman to the practice squad

Bears
Traded DE Robert Quinn to the Eagles
Designated WR Byron Pringle to return from IR
Promoted C Dieter Eiselen to active roster from the practice squad

Broncos
Designate OL Tom Compton to return

Browns
Place LB Jacob Phillips on IR

Cardinals
Placing DL Rashard Lawrence on IR
Signed K Rodrigo Blankenship to the active roster
Signed OLs Danny Isadora and Sage Doxtater to the practice squad

Chargers
Signed OLB Jeremiah Attaochu to active roster
Placed CB JC Jackson on IR

Colts
Designated DB Trevor Denbow to return from IR

Commanders
Sign CB DeMarcus Fields to the practice squad

Cowboys
Place CB Jourdan Lewis and OL Matt Farniok on IR
Activated LB Damone Clark from the NFI list
Signed DB Kendall Sheffield to PS

Dolphins
Signed OL Grant Hermanns to the practice squad

Eagles
Designate TE Tyree Jackson to return from PUP list

Giants
Activating OL Nick Gates from the PUP list
Designated OT Matt Peart to return the PUP list
Designated OLB Elerson Smith and CB Rodarius Williams to return from IR

Jaguars
Placed CB Shaquill Griffin on IR
Signed CB Tevaughn Campbell off the Raider’s practice squad

Patriots
Placed DL LaBryan Ray on the practice squad injured list
Designated OT Yodny Cajuste to return from the IR

Raiders
Signed T Jackson Barton to the active roster
Signed DT Kyle Peko and CB Bryce Cosby to the practice squad

Rams
Designated RB Kyren Williams to return from IR
Designated S Quentin Lake to return from PUP list

Seahawks
Activated DL CJ Collier from the IR
Designated CB Tre Brown and RB Travis Homer to return
Signed WR Kevin Kassis and LB Alexander Johnson to practice squad

Steelers
Designated OLB TJ Watt to return from IR
Declined to activate WR Calvin Austin from IR

Texans
Signed DT Jaleel Johnson off Falcons’ PS
Designated CB Tavierre Thomas to return from IR

Updated: 2023 NFL Draft Order

by James Layton

Here is the updated Draft order after week seven.

  1. Lions
  2. Texans
  3. Panthers
  4. Texans (From Browns)
  5. Seahawks (From Broncos)
  6. Eagles (From Saints)
  7. Steelers
  8. Jaguars
  9. Raiders
  10. Bears
  11. Falcons
  12. Dolphins (From 49ers)
  13. Buccaneers
  14. Commanders
  15. Cardinals
  16. Packers
  17. Patriots
  18. Colts
  19. Lions (From Rams)
  20. Seahawks
  21. Chargers
  22. Bengals
  23. Ravens
  24. Titans
  25. Jets
  26. Chiefs
  27. Cowboys
  28. Vikings
  29. Bills
  30. Giants
  31. Eagles

Transaction Report for Monday 10/17

by Barb Layton

This is what happened in the NFL on Monday. There is always so much happening. Let us see what we can learn from this report.

Bills
Released LB Andre Smith

Broncos
Activated S Justin Simmons, DB Michael Ojemudia and TE Greg Dulcich from the IR

Cardinals
Panthers traded WR Robby Anderson to the Cardinals
Activated WR DeAndre Hopkins from the suspended list
Released K Matt Ammendola

Chiefs
Waived DB Dicaprio Bootle

Colts
Signed WR Vyncint Smith and TE Jalen Wydermyer to the practice squad
Released TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart from the practice squad

Dolphins
Released RB ZaQuandre White from the Practice Squad

Jets
Signed OT Mike Remmers to the active roster
Released OL Conor McDermott

Packers
Claimed OL Luke Tenuta off waivers from the Colts

Panthers
Traded WR Robby Anderson to the Cardinals
Signed LB Chandler Wooten off of the Cardinals practice squad

Raiders
Placed CB Nate Hobbs on IR
Signed CB Tevaughn Campbell to the practice squad
Released CB Bryce Cosby from the practice squad

Saints
Waived WR Kawaan Baker

Texans
Designated TE Teagan Quitoriano to return from the IR

Titans
Signed WR CJ Board to Practice Squad
Released WR Josh Gordon from the practice squad
Signed DB Josh Thompson off Jaguars’ practice squad
Placed OLB Ola Adeniyi on IR

Vikings
Activated WR Blake Proehl from the PUP list
Waived S Myles Dorn

NFL Workout Report for Monday 9/19

by James Layton

It was a slow day for workouts in the NFL today. There were only fifteen players brought in for a tryout or visit.

Tryouts

Cardinals (2)

  • Jean Delance, OT
  • Lachavious Simmons, G

Texans (2)

  • Parker Ferguson, G
  • Keaton Sutherland, G

Colts (6)

  • Matt Allen, C
  • Nakia Griffin-Stewart, TE
  • Christopher Herndon, TE
  • JJ Howland, TE
  • Jamal Pettigrew, TE
  • Justin Riggs, TE

Dolphins (4)

  • Darrell Daniels, TE
  • Ryan Izzo, TE
  • James O’Shaughnessy, TE
  • Deon Yelder, TE

Visits

Texans (1)

Tyrone Wheatley, OT