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Former fan-favorite Saints RB trying his hand in the spring-league UFL

Former fan-favorite Saints running back Jacob Kibodi has signed with the UFL’s Memphis Showboats to try and keep his career going:

The New Orleans Saints will have one of their 2024 undrafted free agents heading to the UFL, as running back Jacob Kibodi will be joining the Memphis Showboats, as first reported by James Larsen of UFL Newsroom. Kibodi has moved around a bit recently, as he would first sign on with the Cleveland Browns practice squad ahead of Week 16, before now signing with the Showboats ahead of their 2025 season.

Kibodi was solid in his preseason reps with the Saints, and had 12 rushes for 59 yards and 2 touchdowns in their third matchup of that span against the Tennessee Titans. Unfortunately he was not a player the Saints kept around long, despite a brief stint on the practice squad he ultimately did not stick on the active roster at any point.

He will now have the opportunity to join the new-look UFL formed last spring, and work with some other quality players while hopefully getting substantial reps and having the chance to show what he can truly do.

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Saints haven’t re-signed local favorite Clyde Edwards-Helaire

The New Orleans Saints have not yet brought back local favorite Clyde Edwards-Helaire on a reserve/futures deal, despite 9 others receiving one earlier in the offseason

The New Orleans Saints offseason has kicked off to an extent, with the head coaching search in full effect and some of the procedural roster dealings starting up. One of the first things the Saints handled was handing out reserve/futures deals, in which they gave nine players contracts to stick around for an opportunity at training camp this summer. However, one of their late-season additions was not given a deal yet, and that was local fan favorite Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

Edwards-Helaire was added to the Saints as they were dealing with multiple injuries at the running back position, and he ended up getting two games of playing time. In that span he had 13 rushing attempts for 46 yards (3.5 yards per carry) plus 3 receptions on 5 targets for 24 yards, converting 3 first downs as well combined between the ground and air.

A decent amount of other practice squad players also did not receive deals with the Saints, including Equanimeous St. Brown, Jermaine Jackson, and Tre Herndon. In addition, they also lost Sincere Haynesworth to the Arizona Cardinals, who signed him to a reserve/futures deal.

Ultimately the Saints and Edwards-Helaire’s camp could just be waiting it out to see if he will get a call from a playoff team for depth, or in the event of an injury. Or he may just not have been in the plans for 2025, and the Saints will look elsewhere. The other issue is without a head coach at the moment, it could be a matter of wait and see until someone takes over and can start building the roster again. Regardless, the homecoming was a nice way to end the season, and hopefully we see him back at some point in the near future.

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Falcons sign WR recently let go by Broncos; Bucs add ex-Denver DL

The Falcons signed ex-Broncos WR David Sills to a reserve/future contract and the Bucs added defensive lineman Adam Gotsis.

It didn’t take long for David Sills to land on his feet.

After having his practice squad contract with the Denver Broncos expire on Monday, the wide receiver signed a reserve/future contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire.

Sills (6-3, 211 pounds) spent the last two years on Denver’s practice squad. Before that, he spent time with the Buffalo Bills and New York Giants. Sills has 13 career receptions for 123 yards in 16 games, including three appearances with the Broncos during the 2023 season.

Elsewhere on the ex-Denver player front, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed defensive lineman Adam Gotsis to a reserve/future contract. Gotsis (6-4, 290 pounds) was picked by the Broncos in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. He spent the first four years of his career in Denver before stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts.

Sills was one of three practice squad players who did not receive reserve/future deals from the Broncos at the end of the 2024 season, joined by tight end Donald Parham and offensive tackle Cam Fleming.

The Broncos did sign 14 other players to reserve/future contracts.

Players that are not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign reserve/future deals. After signing reserve contracts, players officially join the 90-man offseason roster when the new league year begins in March.

Ex-Broncos practice squad free agents

  1. TE Donald Parham
  2. OT Cam Fleming

Broncos reserve/future signings

  1. WR A.T. Perry
  2. WR Michael Bandy
  3. TE Thomas Yassmin
  4. OL Nick Garguilo
  5. OL Will Sherman
  6. OL Calvin Throckmorton
  7. DL Matt Henningsen
  8. DT Jordan Miller
  9. LB K.J. Cloyd
  10. OLB Andrew Farmer
  11. DB Quinton Newsome
  12. DB Keidron Smith
  13. DB Tanner McCalister
  14. CB Reese Taylor

Denver signed 14 players to reserve/future deals last year, including running back Tyler Badie.

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Broncos let 3 players become free agents after contracts expire

The Broncos let the practice squad contracts of WR David Sills, TE Donald Parham and OT Cam Fleming expire, making them free agents.

Story update: After parting ways with the Broncos on Monday, WR David Sills signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on Tuesday. See our original post below.

The Denver Broncos have let the contracts expire for three practice squad players, making them 2025 free agents.

After spending last season on the Broncos’ practice squad, wide receiver David Sills, tight end Donald Parham and offensive tackle Cam Fleming were not among the 14 players signed to reserve/future contracts.

Sills, Parham and Fleming had their 2024 deals expire on Monday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. They are now free to sign with any team.

Players that are not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign reserve/future deals. After signing reserve contracts, players officially join the 90-man offseason roster when the new league year begins in March.

Broncos expired practice squad contracts

  1. WR David Sills
  2. TE Donald Parham
  3. OT Cam Fleming

Broncos reserve/future signings

  1. WR A.T. Perry
  2. WR Michael Bandy
  3. TE Thomas Yassmin
  4. OL Nick Garguilo
  5. OL Will Sherman
  6. OL Calvin Throckmorton
  7. DL Matt Henningsen
  8. DT Jordan Miller
  9. LB K.J. Cloyd
  10. OLB Andrew Farmer
  11. DB Quinton Newsome
  12. DB Keidron Smith
  13. DB Tanner McCalister
  14. CB Reese Taylor

Denver signed 14 players to reserve/future deals last year, including running back Tyler Badie.

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Lions rule out Ennis Rakestraw, elevate 2 from the practice squad vs Commanders

The Detroit Lions did some last-minute tinkering with the roster ahead of Saturday’s playoff matchup with the Commanders

The Detroit Lions did some last-minute tinkering with the roster ahead of Saturday night’s matchup in the NFC Divisional Round with the Washington Commanders.

The Lions officially ruled out cornerback Ennis Rakestraw. The rookie CB was listed as questionable as he attempts to return from injured reserve. He’s been out for several weeks with a hamstring injury.

Detroit elevated two defensive players from the practice squad for Saturday’s game. Defensive tackle Chris Smith and cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver for the game. Both have prior elevations, though that counter is reset for the postseason. Thomas-Oliver figures to plug the injury-related hole on special teams created by Rakestraw’s inability to get back and the recent losses of Emmanuel Moseley and Khalil Dorsey.

Broncos signing wide receiver ahead of 2025 offseason

The Broncos are bringing back WR Michael Bandy on a reserve/future contract, according to The Denver Gazette.

The Denver Broncos initially signed 13 members of their practice squad to reserve/future contracts following the 2024 season, making it appear that four players would not return.

At least one of them will return.

The Broncos are signing wide receiver Michael Bandy to a reserve/future deal, according to The Denver Gazette‘s Chris Tomasson. Bandy is now set to return for the 2025 campaign.

The 27-year-old Bandy has appeared in 12 games in his NFL career, including one game in Denver during the 2023 season. He spent all of 2024 on the Broncos’ practice squad. The receiver/returner has 10 receptions for 89 yards and four kickoff returns for 88 yards in his career (he spent 2021-2022 with the Los Angeles Chargers).

Denver still has not re-signed wide receiver David Sills, tight end Donald Parham or offenisve tackle Cam Fleming.

Players that are not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign reserve/future deals. After signing reserve contracts, players officially join the 90-man offseason roster when the new league year begins in March.

Broncos reserve/future signings

  1. WR A.T. Perry
  2. WR Michael Bandy
  3. TE Thomas Yassmin
  4. OL Nick Garguilo
  5. OL Will Sherman
  6. OL Calvin Throckmorton
  7. DL Matt Henningsen
  8. DT Jordan Miller
  9. LB K.J. Cloyd
  10. OLB Andrew Farmer
  11. DB Quinton Newsome
  12. DB Keidron Smith
  13. DB Tanner McCalister
  14. CB Reese Taylor

Meanwhile, three other players are still unsigned.

Broncos practice squad players not re-signed

  1. WR David Sills
  2. TE Donald Parham
  3. OT Cam Fleming

Denver signed 14 players to reserve/future deals last year, including running back Tyler Badie.

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Broncos let 3 players walk following 2024 season

The Broncos did not give reserve/future contract deals to four practice squad players, including TE Donald Parham.

Story update: The Broncos are signing receiver Michael Bandy to a reserve/future contract. See our original post below.

Following the conclusion of the 2024 season, the Denver Broncos signed 13 members of their practice squad to reserve/future contracts.

Four other veteran members of the practice squad were not given new deals ahead of the 2025 offseason. The Broncos are not re-signing wide receivers Michael Bandy or David Sills, tight end Donald Parham or offenisve tackle Cam Fleming, at least not at the moment.

Parham is perhaps the most intriguing player not re-signed. The 6-8 tight end with 11 career touchdowns spent the entire season on Denver’s practice squad.

Players that are not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign reserve/future deals. After signing reserve contracts, players officially join the 90-man offseason roster when the new league year begins in March.

Broncos practice squad players not re-signed

  1. WR Michael Bandy
  2. WR David Sills
  3. TE Donald Parham
  4. OT Cam Fleming

Meanwhile, here’s the list of players that were given reserve deals:

Broncos reserve/future signings

  1. WR A.T. Perry
  2. TE Thomas Yassmin
  3. OL Nick Garguilo
  4. OL Will Sherman
  5. OL Calvin Throckmorton
  6. DL Matt Henningsen
  7. DT Jordan Miller
  8. LB K.J. Cloyd
  9. OLB Andrew Farmer
  10. DB Quinton Newsome
  11. DB Keidron Smith
  12. DB Tanner McCalister
  13. CB Reese Taylor

The Broncos signed 14 players to reserve/future deals last year, including running back Tyler Badie.

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Broncos begin offseason moves, sign 13 reserve/future players

The Broncos have started signing players to reserve/future contracts. We are tracking the deals on this page.

The Denver Broncos have made their first 13 roster moves following the conclusion of their 2024 season.

The Broncos are starting to sign players to reserve/future contracts with reports of deals beginning today. We will be tracking the team’s signings below.

Players that are not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign reserve/future deals. After signing these reserve contracts, the players are now set to officially join Denver’s 90-man offseason roster when the new league year begins in March.

Broncos sign players to reserve/future contracts

  1. WR A.T. Perry (team)
  2. TE Thomas Yassmin (source)
  3. OL Nick Garguilo (source)
  4. OL Will Sherman (source)
  5. OL Calvin Throckmorton (team)
  6. DL Matt Henningsen (source)
  7. DT Jordan Miller (team)
  8. LB K.J. Cloyd (team)
  9. OLB Andrew Farmer (team)
  10. DB Quinton Newsome (source)
  11. DB Keidron Smith (source)
  12. DB Tanner McCalister (team)
  13. CB Reese Taylor (team)

Practice squad players not yet reported as signed

  1. WR Michael Bandy
  2. WR David Sills
  3. TE Donald Parham
  4. OT Cam Fleming

The Broncos signed 14 players to reserve/future deals last year, including running back Tyler Badie.

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Packers sign 12 practice squad players to reserve/future deals to start 2025 offseason

The Green Bay Packers signed 12 players from their final 2024 practice squad to reserve/future deals on Monday following Sunday’s playoff defeat in Philadelphia. 

The Green Bay Packers signed 12 players from their final 2024 practice squad to reserve/future deals on Monday following Sunday’s playoff defeat in Philadelphia.

The Packers signed the following players to reserve/future deals, which serve as placeholders until the start of the new league year in 2025 begins in March and keeps each player on the offseason 90-man roster:

DE Deslin Alexandre
S Omar Brown
DL James Ester
CB Kamal Hadden
K Alex Hale
G Marquis Hayes
WR Julian Hicks
OL Donovan Jennings
WR Cornelius Johnson
CB Kalen King
DL Jeremiah Martin
TE Messiah Swinson

Brown, Hadden and King were all elevated from the practice squad to the gameday roster at points during the regular season.

The only players not signed to a futures deal from the practice squad were running back Deshaun Fenwick, guard Michael Jordan, receiver Alex McGough and linebacker Michael Barrett. Running back Ellis Merriweather ended the season on the practice squad/injured reserve list.

Commanders’ roster moves ahead of Wild Card game vs. Bucs

What does this mean for Jamison Crowder’s status?

It’s Saturday, and yes, the Commanders made a roster move.

Actually, they made two moves on the eve of their first NFC playoff game since the 2020 season when they lost to the Tampa Bay Bucs in the opening round.

Saturday, the Commanders elevated WR Chris Moore and CB Kevon Seymour from the practice squad.

This signals us that Jamison Crowder, who recently injured a hamstring, may not be ready to go Sunday against the Bucs. This is unfortunate because Crowder has played well since returning from the injured reserve after injuring a calf earlier in the season.

Crowder displayed an ability, a veteran’s knowledge, to get open down in the red zone when he caught two touchdowns against the Eagles. He has also been averaging 10.1 yards on his punt returns.

The team, in recent weeks, signed WR K.J. Osborn, and he has seen some action on offense as well as special teams.

Moore, 31, has played five games for the Cardinals this season, including against the Commanders on September 29, when Washington defeated Arizona 42-14. Although he has not received a reception this season, he has kickoff return experience, having returned 50 in his career.

Seymour’s elevation “could” mean the Commanders have reached the point where they may want to play Seymour over CB Michael Davis, who is 30.

Of note, the Commanders elevated DT Carl Davis three consecutive games but have not since Jonathan Allen’s return. Last week they elevated T Bobby Hart and DB Bobby Price, but apparently thought differently for this game against the Bucs.