NFL Transaction Report 9/12

By Barb Layton

Bengals
Released OT La’el Collins from the PUP list
Waived DT Tautala Pesefea from IR

Browns
Signed OT Ty Nsekhe and DT Tommy Togiai to the practice squad
Signed OL Michael Dunn to the active roster
Released CB Lorenzo Burns from the practice squad
Placed OT Jack Conklin on IR

Chargers
Signed DB Ty Shelby to the practice squad
Released OT Austen Pleasants from the practice squad

Colts
Signed C Jack Anderson, RB Tyler Goodson and TE Jordan Murray to the practice squad
Released RB Jason Huntley, TE Johnny Lumpkin and WR Mike Strachan from the practice squad

Commanders
Waived DE William Bradley-King
Signed WR Jamison Crowder to the active roster

Eagles
Signed LB Nicholas Morrow to the active roster
Placed LB Nakobe Dean on IR
Signed LB Rashaan Evans to the practice squad
Waived WR Charleston Rambo from IR

Falcons
Signed DL Joe Gaziano to the active roster

Jets
Placed QB Aaron Rodgers on IR
Signed WR Malik Taylor to the practice squad
Released LB Caleb Johnson from the practice squad
Reinstated DB Brandon Echols from the suspended list

Packers
Released TE Austin Allen from the practice squad
Signed OL Michael Jordan to the practice squad

Panthers
Signed CB Lamar Jackson to the practice squad
Released WR Dezmon Patmon from the practice squad

Rams
Signed TE Miller Forristall and P Brandon Wright to the practice squad
Signed K Brett Maher to the active roster

Ravens
Signed S Duron Harmon to the practice squad
Signed DB Daryl Worley to the active roster
Placed RB JK Dobbins on IR
Released CB Tae Hayes from the practice squad

Saints
Released WR Jonte Kirklin from the practice squad

Seahawks
Signed OT Jason Peters to the practice squad
Released S Brady Breeze from the practice squad

Steelers
Signed WR Jacob Copeland to the practice squad
Released CB Luq Barcoo and RB Greg Bell from the practice squad

Texans
Signed DE Derek Rivers to the active roster
Signed RB Gerrid Doaks, RB DeAndre Houston-Carson, and WR Jared Waynee to the practice squad
Released DB Scott Nelson and RB Larry Rountree from the practice squad

Vikings
Signed RB Myles Gaskin to the active roster
Signed WR Lucky Johnson to the practice squad

NFL Games to Watch Week 1

By Barb Layton

It is so great to have meaningful football games. I love this time of year. I like to choose games to watch each week.

Let’s get it started

Lions @ Chiefs Thursday 8:20
Bengals @ Browns Sunday 1:00
49ers@ Steelers Sunday 1:00
Packers @ Bears Sunday 4:25
Dolphins @ Chargers Sunday 4:25
Cowboys @ Giants Sunday 8:20
Bills @ Jets Monday 8:15

NFL Transaction Report 9/1

By Barb Layton

Bears
Signed DB AJ Thomas to the practice squad

Bills
Released QB Matt Barkley from IR with an injury settlement

Broncos
Signed LB Ben Niemann to the practice squad
Cut WR Michael Bandy from the practice squad

Browns
Signed CB AJ Green to the practice squad

Cardinals
Signed WR Daniel Arias, OL Marquis Hayes, S Javante Moffett, DL Ben Stille and TE Blake Whitehurst to the practice squad
Released CB Quavian White from the practice squad

Chargers
Waived WR Darrius Shepherd from IR with a settlement
Signed CB Chris Wilcox to the practice squad

Chiefs
Waived LB Olakunle Fatukasi from IR
Signed TE Gerritt Price to the practice squad
Released DT Chris Williams from the practice squad

Colts
Signed DT McTelvin Agim to the practice squad
Released DT Caleb Sampson from the practice squad

Commanders
Released RB Jonathan Williams from IR with a settlement

Giants
Signed OL Jaylon Thomas to the practice squad
Released OL Tyree Phillips from the practice squad

Lions
Re-signed TE Darrell Daniels to the practice squad

Packers
Signed DL Jonathan Ford to the practice squad
Released C James Empey from the practice squad

Panthers
Signed RB Jashaun Corbin and OL David Sharpe to the practice squad

Patriots
Signed WR Jalen Reagor and WR TJ Luther to the practice squad
Released WR Thryick Pitts from the practice squad
Waived LB Diego Fagot from IR with a settlement

Rams
Signed DB Duke Shelly
Placed LB Ochaun Mathis on IR

Seahawks
Signed LB Jon Rhattingan, G Ben Brown and CB Robert Rochell to the practice squad
Released QB Holton Ahlers and OL Greg Eiland from the practice squad

Steelers
Signed LB Tariq Carpenter to the practice squad

Titans
Signed OL Justin Murray to the practice squad

NFL Transaction Report 8/8/9

By Barb Layton

I am doing both the eighth and the ninth together. So, let’s get it done.

49ers
Signed RB Jeremy McNichols
Released CB Terrance Mitchell from IR with a settlement

Bears
Placed TE Jake Tonges on IR after clearing waivers
Activated WR Dante Pettis

Cardinals
Place RB Marlon Mack on IR
Signed RB Stevie Scott

Chargers
Signed OT Matt Kaskey
Waived OT Nicolas Melsop with injury designation

Colts
Signed RB Jason Huntley and TE Ricky Seals-Jones
Waived/injured TE La’Michael Pettway and S Michael Tutsie
Starting QB Anthony Richardson in pre-season opener

Jets
Placed OT Yodny Cajuste on IR after clearing waivers

Lions
Waive G Logan Stenberg
Signed RB Devine Ozigbo
Waived WR Avery Davis

Panthers
Waived DT John Penisini from the PUP list
Placed DE Jalen Redmond to the PUP list after clearing waivers

Patriots
Signed LB Joe Giles-Harris

Raiders
Activated DL Neil Farrell from the NFI list

Ravens
Activated WR Rashod Bateman from the PUP list
Signed DT Broderick Washington to a 3 year extension

Saints
re-signed TE J.P. Holtz
Waived G Koda Martin with injury designation

Seahawks
Placed DB Andrew Whitaker on IR after clearing waivers
Waived DE Joshua Onujioga with injury designation
Signed DT Anthony Montalvo

Steelers
Placed WR Ja’Marcus Bradley to IR after clearing waivers

Chargers Undrafted Free Agent Signings

by James Layton

The Chargers are continuing their strong draft with adding 18 Undrafted Free Agents. Among the signings are DL Jerrod Clark (Coastal Carolina), LB Andrew Farmer (Lane College), and CB Cam Brown (Ohio State).

Let’s get into the rest of the signings.

  • Brevin Allen, OLB Campbell
  • Tyler Baker-Williams, S NC State
  • Johari Branch, C Maryland
  • Cam Brown, CB Ohio State
  • Terrell Bynum, WR USC
  • Jerrod Clark, DE Coastal Carolina
  • Elijah Dotson, RB Northern Colorado
  • Nathan East, LB Samford
  • Michael Ezeike, TE UCLA
  • Andrew Farmer, LB Lane College
  • AJ Finley, S Ole Miss
  • Tyler Hoosman, RB North Dakota
  • Mikel Jones, LB Syracuse
  • Terrence Lang, DL Colorado
  • Nicolas Meslop, OT Delta State
  • Tiawan Mullen, CB Indiana
  • AJ Uzodinma, CB Ball State
  • Pokey Wilson, WR Florida State

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

Reserve/Future Signings 2022 for the AFC West

by Barb Layton

Broncos

  1. TE Shaun Beyer
  2. RB Damarea Crockett
  3. WR Travis Fulgham
  4. OT Drew Himmelman
  5. G Zack Johnson
  6. LB Barrington Wade

Chargers

  1. WR Michael Bandy
  2. DT Andrew Brown
  3. LB Cole Christiansen
  4. DB Beri LeDuca
  5. LB Emeke Egbule
  6. WR Maurice Ffrench
  7. G Ryan Hunter
  8. 8 TE Hunter Kampmoyer
  9. DT Forrest Merrill
  10. WR Jason Moore
  11. OT Forester Sarell

Chiefs

  1. WR Omar Bayless
  2. TE Jordan Franks
  3. WR Gary Jennings
  4. RB Brendan Knox
  5. DT Lorenzo Neal
  6. WR Matthew Sexton
  7. DT Darius Stills

Raiders

  1. S Jordan Brown
  2. G Lester Cotton
  3. DB Kavon Frazier
  4. C Hroniss Grasu
  5. DE Gerri Green
  6. C Brett Heggie
  7. S Natrell Jamerson
  8. DL P.J. Johnson
  9. LB Justin March-Lillard
  10. RB Trey Raagas
  11. WR Dillon Stoner
  12. WR D.J. Turner
  13. OL Jeremiah Poutasi
  14. WR Javon Wims

NFL Top 10 Power Rankings Week 2

by Barb Layton

This is my rankings of the 10 teams who had a good week. It was a very crazy week with several top teams losing, including Packers, Bills, Browns (who beat themselves) and the Ravens.

  1. Chiefs
  2. Buccaneers
  3. Saints
  4. Seahawks
  5. Steelers
  6. Rams
  7. Chargers
  8. Bills
  9. 49ers
  10. Dolphins

Injury Report For The Panthers And Chargers

By Barb Layton

Panthers

  1. Kawaan Short, DT Foot Doubtful
  2. Dennis Daley, G Ankle Doubtful
  3. Russell Okung, T Groin Questionable

Chargers

  1. Tyrod Taylor, QB Ribs/chest OUT
  2. Melvin Ingram, LB Knee OUT
  3. Asmer Bilal, LB Calf OUT
  4. Justin Jones, DT Shoulder OUT
  5. Nick Vigil, LB Groin Doubtful
  6. RayShawn Jenkins, S Groin Questionable
  7. Bryan Bulaga, T Knee Questionable
  8. Trai Turner, G Groin Questionable