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2024 Reserve/Future Signings Tracker

by James Layton

It’s that time of the year again. Where teams are signing players to reserve future contracts for their offseason roster.

Let’s get to the signings.

Updated: 02/1/2024

49ers

  1. Isaac Alarcon, OT

Bears

  1. Micah Baskerville, LB
  2. Stephen Carlson, TE
  3. Jerome Carvin, OL
  4. Adrian Colbert, DB
  5. Aviante Collins, OL
  6. Michael Dwumfour, DL
  7. Daniel Hardy, DL
  8. Roy Mbaeteka, OL
  9. Bill Murray, OL
  10. Nsimba Webster, WR
  11. Corliss Waitman, P
  12. Douglas Coleman, DB
  13. Cameron Lyons, LS
  14. Khalid Kareem, DE
  15. Doug Kramer, C

Bengals

  1. Allen George, CB
  2. Nate Gilliam, C
  3. Jeff Gunter, DE
  4. Shaka Heyward, LB
  5. Shedrick Jackson, WR
  6. Jaxon Kirkland, G
  7. Kwamie Lassiter II, WR
  8. Kendrick Pryor, WR

Bills

  1. Andy Isabella, WR
  2. Ja’marcus Ingram, CB
  3. Kevin Jarvis, OL
  4. Tre’ McKitty, TE
  5. Tyrell Shavers, WR
  6. Kyron Brown, CB
  7. Kameron CLine, DE
  8. Richard Gouraige, OL
  9. Kendall Williamson, S
  10. Byran Thompson, WR
  11. KJ Hamler, WR
  12. Eli Ankou, DT
  13. Darrynton Evans, RB
  14. Shane Buechele, QB

Broncos

  1. Tyler Badie, RB
  2. Ben DiNucci, QB
  3. Phillip Dorsett, WR
  4. Jordan Jackson, DT
  5. Demontrey Jacobs, OT
  6. Devon Key, DB
  7. Durell Nchami, LB
  8. Ronnie Perkins, DE
  9. William Sherman, G
  10. David Sills, WR
  11. Keidron Smith, DB
  12. Reese Taylor, DB
  13. Tanner McCalister, S
  14. Rashard Lawrence, DT

Browns

  1. Jaelon Darden, WR
  2. Vincent Gray, CB
  3. John Kelly Jr, RB
  4. Zaire Mitchell-Paden, TE
  5. Justin Murray, OT
  6. Lonnie Phelps, DE
  7. Charlie Thomas III, LB
  8. Isaiah Thomas, DE
  9. Chris Williams, DT
  10. Jayden Peevy, DT
  11. Caleb Johnson, LB
  12. Lucas Havrisik, K

Buccaneers

  1. C.J. Brewer, DL
  2. Silas Dzansi, OT
  3. Luke Haggard, OL
  4. Keenan Isaac, CB
  5. Cephus Johnson III, WR
  6. Patrick Laird, RB
  7. Richard LeCounte III, S
  8. Ryan Miller, WR
  9. Quandre Mosley, CB
  10. Jose Ramirez, OLB
  11. Logan Stenberg, OL
  12. Tanner Taula, TE
  13. Raleigh Webb, WR
  14. David Wells, TE
  15. Erick Banks, DT
  16. Evan Deckers, LS
  17. Vi Jones, LB
  18. Lwal Ugak, DT

Cardinals

  1. Andre Baccellia, WR
  2. Jackson Barton, OL
  3. Kaden Davis, WR
  4. Marquis Hayes, OL
  5. Tony Jones, RB
  6. Bernhard Seikovits, TE
  7. Jeff Smith, WR
  8. Quavian White, CB
  9. Daniel Arias, WR
  10. Austin Pleasants, OL
  11. Darren Hall, CB
  12. Verone McKinley, CB
  13. Michael Ojemudia, CB

Chargers

  1. Brevin Allen, DE
  2. Jerrod Clark, DT
  3. Elijah Dotson, RB
  4. Max Duggan, QB
  5. Simi Fehoko, WR
  6. Matt Hankins, DB
  7. Brent Laing, G
  8. CJ Okoye, DT
  9. Chris Wilcox, CB
  10. Jaret Patterson, RB
  11. Chris Hinton, DT

Chiefs

  1. Ian Book, QB
  2. Hassan Hall, RB
  3. Jacob Copeland, WR
  4. Jardan Smith, LB
  5. Kelvin Joseph, DB
  6. Shi Smith, WR
  7. Anthony Miller, WR

Colts

  1. Austin Ajiake, LB
  2. Liam Anderson, LB
  3. Tyrie Cleveland, WR
  4. Ethan Fernea, WR
  5. Arlington Hambright, OL
  6. Jordan Murray, OL
  7. Zavier Scott, WR
  8. Eric Tomlinson, TE
  9. Kendall Brooks, DB
  10. Lewis Kidd, G
  11. Michael Tutsie, DB
  12. Terrell Bynum, TE

Commanders

  1. Brandon Bouyer-Randle, LB
  2. Davion Davis, WR
  3. D’Angelo Mendell, CB

Cowboys

  1. Earl Bostick, OT
  2. Josh Butler, CB
  3. Princeton Fant, TE
  4. Buddy Johnson, LB
  5. Durrell Johnson, DE
  6. Racey McMath, WR
  7. Jalen Cropper, WR
  8. Sheldrick Redwine, DB
  9. Dakoda Shepley, C
  10. Snoop Conner, RB
  11. Malik Davis, RB
  12. Martavis Bryant, WR

Dolphins

  1. Quinton Bell, LB
  2. Ethan Bonner, CB
  3. Tanner Conner, TE
  4. Ryan Hayes, OT
  5. Chasen Hines, OL
  6. Brandon Pili, DT
  7. Braylon Sanders, WR
  8. Anthony Schwartz, WR
  9. Matthew Sexton, WR

Eagles

  1. Thomas Booker, DT
  2. Le’Raven Clark, OT
  3. Shaquan Davis, WR
  4. Noah Ellis, DT
  5. Mekhi Garner, DB
  6. Mario Goodrich, DB
  7. Jacob Harris, WR
  8. Griffin Herbert, WR
  9. Tarron Jackson, DE
  10. E.J. Jenkins, TE
  11. Terrell Lewis, LB
  12. Tristin McCollum, DB
  13. Tiawan Mullen, DB
  14. Joseph Ngata, WR
  15. Lew Nichols, RB
  16. Jason Poe, G
  17. Brandon Smith, LB
  18. Lecitus Smith, C
  19. Brett Toth, OT
  20. Austin Watkins, WR

Falcons

  1. Chris Blair, WR
  2. Natrone Brooks, DB
  3. Lukas Dennis, DB
  4. Milo Eifler, LB
  5. Demone Harris, DE
  6. John Leglue, OT
  7. Donovan Mutin, LB
  8. Willington Previlon, DT
  9. Justin Shaffer, G
  10. Ryan Swoboda, OT
  11. Tyler Vrabel, OT
  12. Carlos Washington, RB
  13. Barry Wesley, OT
  14. Robert Burns, RB
  15. Arnold Tarpley, DB
  16. Austin Mack, WR

Giants

  1. Deon Jackson, RB
  2. Dennis Houston, WR
  3. Yodney Cajuste, OT
  4. Joshua Miles, OT
  5. Jalen Mayfield, G
  6. Ryder Anderson, DT
  7. Dyontae Johnson, LB
  8. Jeremiah Martin, LB
  9. Kaleb Hayes, DB
  10. Stanley Thomas-Oliver, DB
  11. Tomon Fox, LB
  12. Chase Cota, WR
  13. Jimmy Morrisey, C

Jaguars

  1. Chandler Brewer, OT
  2. Tevaughn Campbell, DB
  3. DJ Coleman, DE
  4. De’Shaan Dixon, LB
  5. Erick Hallett, DB
  6. Dequan Jackson, LB
  7. Amani Oruwariye, DB
  8. Esezi Otomewo, DE
  9. Ayo Oyelola, DB
  10. Keaton Sutherland, G
  11. Darryl Williams, C
  12. Seth Williams, WR
  13. Josh Pederson, TE

Jets

  1. Malik Taylor, WR
  2. Lance McCutcheon, WR
  3. Stephen Jones, DL
  4. Marquiss Spencer, DL
  5. Vitaliy, Gurman, OL
  6. Jacques Patrick, RB
  7. Eze Obinna, OL
  8. Tae Hayes, CB
  9. Austin Seibert, K
  10. Nick Bawden, FB
  11. Tanzel Smart, DL

Lions

  1. Mitchell Agude, LB
  2. Maurice Alexander, WR
  3. Matt Farnio, OL
  4. Jake Funk, RB
  5. Connor Galvin, OT
  6. Craig James, CB
  7. Jemar Jefferson, RB
  8. Brandon Joseph, DB
  9. Tom Kennedy, WR
  10. Michael Niese, OT
  11. Chris Smith, DT
  12. Daurice Fountain, WR

Packers

  1. Keshawn Banks, LB
  2. Tyler Coyle, S
  3. Grant DuBose, WR
  4. Jonathan Ford, DL
  5. Zyon Gilbert, CB
  6. Anthony Johnson, CB
  7. Alex McGough, QB
  8. Ellis Merriweather, RB
  9. Aaron Mosby, LB
  10. Kenneth Odumegwu, LB
  11. Henry Pearson, FB
  12. Thyrick Pitts, WR
  13. Kadeem Telfort, OT
  14. Joel Wilson, TE

Panthers

  1. Tarik Cohen, RB
  2. Mike Boone, RB
  3. Spencer Brown, RB
  4. Jalen Camp, WR
  5. Cam Sims, WR
  6. Jordan Matthews, TE
  7. Chris Pierce, TE
  8. Badara Traore, OT
  9. Raequan Williams, DE
  10. AJ Parker, CB
  11. Lamar Jackson, CB

Patriots

  1. William Bradley-King, DE
  2. Joe Giles-Harris, LB
  3. Aziz Hearn, DB
  4. Tysten Hill, DT
  5. T.J. Luther, WR
  6. Andrew Stueber, OT
  7. Ke’Shawn Vaughn, RB
  8. Michael Jordan, G

Raiders

  1. David Agoha, DE
  2. Cornell Armstrong, CB
  3. Anthony Brown Jr, QB
  4. DJ Fluker, OT
  5. Cole Fotheringham, TE
  6. Jaydon Grant, S
  7. Marquan McCall, DT
  8. Sincere McCormick, RB
  9. Jalen McKenzie, OT
  10. John Samuel Shenker, TE
  11. Nesta Jade Silvera, DT
  12. Elerson Smith, DE
  13. Charles Snowden, DE
  14. Sam Webb, CB
  15. Kristian Wilkerson, WR
  16. Ben Brown, G
  17. Tyreque Jones, DB
  18. Tyreik McAllister, RB

Rams

  1. Dresser Winn, QB
  2. AJ Arcuri, OT
  3. Logan Bruss, G
  4. Cory Durden, DT
  5. Olakunle Fatukasi, LB
  6. Tanner Ingle, DB
  7. Mike McAllister, C
  8. Cameron McCutcheon, DB
  9. Zachary Thomas, OT
  10. Zach VanValkenburg, LB
  11. Miller Forristall, TE
  12. Nikola Kalinic, TE
  13. Grant Miller, G
  14. Xavier Smith, WR

Ravens

  1. Tykeem Doss, G
  2. Tashawn Manning, G
  3. Christian Matthews, DB
  4. Rayshad Nichols, DT
  5. Josh Ross, LB
  6. Bravvion Roy, DT
  7. Sean Ryan, WR
  8. Scotty Washington, TE
  9. Owen Wright, RB
  10. Tre Swilling, LB

Saints

  1. Mark Evans, OT
  2. Jack Heflin, DT
  3. Faion Hicks, DB
  4. Tommy Hudson, TE
  5. Michael Jacobson, TE
  6. Tommy Kraemer, G
  7. Niko Lalos, DE
  8. Jordan Mims, RB
  9. Anfernee Orji, LB
  10. John Penisini, NT
  11. James Robinson, RB
  12. Rejzohn Wright, CB

Seahawks

  1. Levi Bell, LB
  2. Matthew Gotel, DT
  3. Bryant Koback, RB
  4. Tyler Mabry, TE
  5. Jonathan Sutherland, S
  6. Cody White, WR
  7. Easop Winston Jr, WR

Steelers

  1. Luq Barcoo, CB
  2. Tyler Beach, OT
  3. Marquez Callaway, WR
  4. Jack Colletto, FB
  5. Kellen Diesch, OT
  6. Jalen Elliott, S
  7. Joey Fisher, G
  8. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  9. Devery Hamilton, OT
  10. Anderson Hardy, OT
  11. Keilahn Harris, WR
  12. Jonathan Marshall, DL
  13. Ryan McCollum, C
  14. Denzel Mims, WR
  15. Aaron Shampkin, RB
  16. Jacob Slade, DL
  17. Duece Watts, WR
  18. Kalon Barnes, CB
  19. Thomas Graham, CB
  20. Tyler Murray, LB
  21. David Perales, OLB
  22. Josiah Scott, CB

Texans

  1. McTelvin Agim, DT
  2. Alex Bachman, WR
  3. Tim Boyle, QB
  4. Gerrid Doaks, RB
  5. Ali Gaye, DE
  6. Brandon Hill, S
  7. Johnny Johnson III, WR
  8. Dalton Keene, TE
  9. Troy Pride, CB
  10. JJ Taylor, RB
  11. Jaylon Thomas, OT
  12. Jared Wayne, WR

Titans

  1. Shyheim Carter, CB
  2. Tay Gowan, DB
  3. Tre’shaun Harrison, WR
  4. Thomas Odukoya, TE
  5. Thomas Rush, LB
  6. Lachavious Simmons, G

Vikings

  1. Trishton Jackson, WR
  2. N’Keal Harry, WR
  3. Dewayne McBride, RB
  4. Joejuan Williams, CB
  5. Jaylin Williams, CB
  6. Abraham Beauplan, LB
  7. Coy Cronk, OT
  8. Henry Byrd, G
  9. Tyrese Robinson, G
  10. Thayer Thomas, WR
  11. Myles Gaskin, RB
  12. Daylen Baldwin, WR
  13. AJ Green, CB

Updated Vikings Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Vikings have signed WR Lucky Jackson to their practice squad Tuesday morning.

Here is their updated practice squad.

  1. C.J. Colden, DB
  2. Sheldon Day, DT
  3. Trishton Jackson, WR
  4. Dewayne McBride, RB
  5. T.J. Smith, DT
  6. Thayer Thomas, WR
  7. Luiji Vilain, LB
  8. Benton Whitley, DE
  9. Jaylin Williams, DB
  10. Joejuan Williams, DB
  11. Hakeem Adeniji, G
  12. Henry Byrd, OT
  13. Tyrese Robinson, G
  14. Nick Vigil, LB
  15. N’Keal Herry, WR
  16. Lucky Jackson, WR

Vikings Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Vikings have begun their roster cuts to get the 53-man roster limit. They have to 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Let’s get into the cuts.

  1. Jordan Ta’amu, QB
  2. Kalon Barnes, CB
  3. C.J. Coldon Jr, CB
  4. Abram Smith, RB
  5. Jameson Houston, CB
  6. Colin Thompson, TE
  7. Wilson Huber, LB
  8. Josh Sokol, G
  9. Christian DiLauro, OT
  10. Calvin Avery, DL
  11. Jarrid Williams, OT
  12. Garett Maag, WR
  13. Tay Gowan, CB (Injured)
  14. Jake Gervase, S
  15. Tanner Vallejo, LB

NFL Transaction Reports for 8/6

By Barb Layton

Here is the transaction report. We have several teams that made changes to the roster.

Bears
Placed TE Chase Allen on IR

Bills
Activated DT Jordan Phillips off the PUP list

Dolphins
Signed DL Da’Shawn Hand
Released DL Anthony Montaivo

Eagles
Signed OL Josh Andrew
Waived WR Charleston Rambo with injury designation
Released LB Davion Taylor

Jets
Waived LBs Hamsah Nasirildeen and Maalik Hall
Signed LBs Nick Vigil and Sam Eguavoen

Packers
Released QB Danny Etling

Raiders
Activated DT Byron Young from the PUP list

Saints
Placed WR Eno Benjamin on IR

Seahawks
Activated CB Tariq Woolen from the PUP list
Re-signed DT Rodrick Perry

Texans
Placed OL DJ Scaife on IR
Claimed OL Keaton Sutherland off of waivers from the Commanders

Vikings
Signed WR N’Keal Harry
Placed DL James Lynch on IR

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

Vikings Undrafted Free Agents Signings

by James Layton

The Vikings have announced their Undrafted Free Agent signings. The Vikings have added to their already strong draft class with these signings. Among the signings are OL Alan Ali (TCU), LB Andre Carter II (Army), and Ben Sims (Baylor).

Here is the complete list.

  1. Alan Ali, OL TCU
  2. Calvin Avery, DT Illinois
  3. Abraham Beauplan, ILB Marshall
  4. Andre Carter II, LB Army
  5. Jacky Chen, OL Pace
  6. CJ Coldon, CB Oklahoma
  7. Wilson Huber, LB Cincinnati
  8. Cephus Johnson, WR Southeastern Louisiana
  9. Malik Knowles, WR Kansas State
  10. Ivan Pace Jr, ILB Cincinnati
  11. Jack Podlesny, K Georgia
  12. Ben Sims, TE Baylor
  13. Thayer Thomas, WR NC State
  14. Najee Thompson, CB Georgia Southern
  15. Jaylin Williams, CB Indiania

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

Vikings Official Roster Cuts

by Barb Layton
  • QB Sean Mannion
  • CB Nate Hairston
  • CB Parry Nickerson
  • S Mike Brown
  • WR Dan Chisena
  • TE Zach Davidson
  • G Wyatt Davis
  • S Myles Dorn
  • G Kyle Hinton
  • WR Trishton Jackson
  • RB Bryant Koback
  • LB William Kwenkeu
  • LB Blake Lynch
  • OLB Zach McCloud
  • TE Nick Muse
  • QB Kellen Mond
  • OLB Janarius Robinson
  • DL. T.J. Smith
  • C Josh Sokol
  • LB Chazz Surratt
  • DL Jaylen Twyman
  • DL Armon Watts
  • DL Julian Taylor (injury Settlement)

NFL Transaction Report for 7/25/2022

by Barb Layton

Bears sign OL Michael Schofield

Bengals sign 3 players: DT Domenique Davis, DE Raymond Johnson, and LB Tegray Scales

Bills sign G Jordan Simmons

Chiefs signed OT David Steinmetz and OT Evin Ksiezarczyk

Chiefs place WR Justyn Ross on season-ending IR

Falcons placed DT Eddie Goldman on the retired list

Giants tried out TE Eric Ebron and OL Kendall Lamm

Packers worked out 6 players: QB Nate Stanley, WR Jonathan Adams, WR Osirus Mitchell, WR Ryan Wisniewski, C Ty Clary and G Denzel Okafor

Packers signing S Dallin Leavitt

Packers extend contracts for HC Matt LaFleur, GM Brian Gutekunst and VP Russ Ball

Panthers hosting DT Danny Shelton for a try out

Panthers signing 3rd round QB Matt Corral

Patriots activating LB Raekwon McMillan from the PUP list

Patriots worked out 5 players: WR Derrick Dillon, WR Terry Goodwin, WR Andrew Jamiel, TE La’Michael Pettway and TE Cinque Sweeting

Raiders re-signed G Jordan Meredith

Raiders OL Denzell Good has retired

Ravens working out RBs Wayne Gallman and Corey Clement

Ravens restructure CB Marlon Humphrey’s contract

Steelers release RB Trey Edmunds

Texans work out 4 RBs: Artavis Pierce, Austin Walters, Max Borghi and Cyrus Habibi-Likio

Vikings place 2 on PUP list: WR Blake Proehl and LB Ryan Connelly

Vikings sign TE Shaun Beyer