Tag: Roster Move

Chiefs cut former third-round pick ahead of matchup vs. Raiders

The #Chiefs cut an offensive lineman who was selected by Kansas City in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

The Kansas City Chiefs made a series of roster moves on Tuesday as they prepared for their Week 13 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday.

One of the team’s most notable transactions involved the Chiefs’ third-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, offensive tackle Lucas Niang, who had his practice squad contract terminated.

Niang has won two Super Bowls in Kansas City, but never grew into a significant role in Andy Reid’s offense. He was waived by the Chiefs earlier this year before re-joining the team as a member of its practice squad.

Take a look at all of Kansas City’s roster moves below:

Though this move won’t affect the Chiefs’ active roster heading into their matchup against the Raiders on Friday, Niang’s release signals the end of the former TCU Horned Frog’s tenure in Kansas City.

Stay tuned to see if Niang catches on with another team before the end of the regular season.

Los Angeles Rams waive former Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman

Los Angeles Rams waive former Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman

The Los Angeles Rams waived former Wisconsin offensive lineman Logan Bruss on Monday. The move was made as the Rams altered their roster before their Week 10 game against the Miami Dolphins.

Bruss was a third-round pick by the team back in the 2022 NFL draft. He appeared in just eight games from 2022-24, all of which were during the first half of the 2024 season.

Related: Every former Wisconsin Badger on an NFL 53-man roster entering 2024 ranked by career earnings

The former Badger’s Rams career hit a significant roadblock when he tore his ACL and MCL during the team’s second preseason game before the 2022 season. He then spent all of last season on the practice squad before making the roster in 2024.

Bruss started three games at left guard for the Rams this season before being benched for rookie Justin Dedich. His roster spot was then eliminated with the Rams activating starting linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila off injured reserve.

Bruss played five years for the Badgers (2017-21). That career included 41 games and 34 starts (25 at right tackle, six at right guard). It was capped off by All-Big Ten second team honors during the 2021 season, blocking for program-great RB Braelon Allen.

The former Badger will now look for a new NFL home as he continues his professional career.

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Chiefs claim former Cowboys CB Eric Scott Jr. off waivers

The #Chiefs claimed former #Cowboys CB Eric Scott Jr. off waivers this week to add depth to their defensive backfield.

The Kansas City Chiefs made more roster moves on Wednesday, picking up former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Eric Scott Jr. via a waiver claim.

Scott showed promise during the preseason after spending most of his rookie season on the bench. The young cornerback finally got some action with the Cowboys in August, logging six tackles and defending two passes.

While this will be Scott’s first time playing football in Kansas City, the Chiefs’ latest cornerback is a native of the Sunflower State, and is likely excited to play for his home team.

He was a collegiate standout at Southern Mississippi who should continue to impress in the NFL as he matures.

 

Being a waiver move, the Chiefs had to make a corresponding cut to add Scott. Chiefs Wire legend Charlie Goldman posted on Twitter that the team waived Nic Jones to make room for Scott.

 

Brett Veach has an eye for talent and Scott looks to be a potential depth upgrade for the Chiefs’ defensive backfield.

look to see what the young cornerback will do in 2024 playing for Kansas City.

Fan-favorite WR Justyn Ross to sign with Chiefs practice squad

Fan-favorite WR Justyn Ross landed back with the #Chiefs’ practice squad after Kansas City released him earlier this week.

Although Justyn Ross wasn’t consistent enough in the preseason to earn a spot on the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster, the fan-favorite wide receiver is set to land back on the team’s practice squad.

Ross has had some noteworthy moments on the field, but inconsistency and availability issues made it hard for Brett Veach and Andy Reid to justify carrying him on Kansas City’s active roster at the start of the 2024 season.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the same source that revealed Ross’ release earlier in the week, broke the news on Twitter that Ross would be signed to the Chiefs’ practice squad on Wednesday:

This is good news for the former Clemson Tiger. He will get more time in Kansas City to show what he is capable of and ideally land a spot future roster spot.

Stay tuned to see if the Chiefs elevate Ross to the 53-man roster during the regular season.

 

Packers sign former UFL defensive lineman Keonte Schad

The Green Bay Packers signed former UFL defensive lineman Keonte Schad ahead of Thursday’s joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens. 

The Green Bay Packers signed former UFL defensive lineman Keonte Schad ahead of Thursday’s joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens.

Schad, who went undrafted out of Oregon State in 2022, is a native of Madison, WI. He is 25 years old. The UFL listed him at 6-2 and 284 pounds.

While with the New Orleans Breakers in 2023, Schad produced 7.5 sacks, the second most in the USFL. He made 10 starts for the Houston Roughnecks of the UFL in 2024.

According to Pro Football Focus, Schad played 380 snaps this past season. He produced 15 pressures, six stops and one forced fumble. In 2023, Schad created 30 pressures and 16 defensive stops.

The Packers needed depth along the defensive front after Spencer Waege suffered a concussion and is out of practice.

Schad, a Madison East graduate, started his collegiate career at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa. He transferred to Minnesota, where he spent two seasons, and then transferred to Oregon State for his senior season in 2021.

The Packers worked out Schad on Tuesday. The team created a roster spot by releasing Kenneth Odumegwu and designating kicker Alex Hale as the team’s new International Player Pathway player.

Schad had just been signed by the Michigan Panthers. His contract was terminated so he could sign with the Packers.

Schad will wear No. 98.

Packers re-sign FB Henry Pearson, waive RB Jarveon Howard

The Packers brought back fullback Henry Pearson and released running back Jarveon Howard.

The Green Bay Packers made a roster move ahead of Tuesday’s practice. The team signed fullback Henry Pearson, who was waived earlier in training camp, and waived running back Jarveon Howard.

Howard, a rookie, was dealing with an ankle injury and was waived with an injury designation.

The Packers are without tight end Tyler Davis, who has a new shoulder injury. It’s possible the injury necessitated bringing back Pearson, who can play the fullback/tight end/H-back role.

Pearson went undrafted out of Appalachian State in 2023. He signed with the Packers and spent the entire 2023 season on the team’s practice squad. The Packers elevated him from the practice squad for games against the Detroit Lions (13 snaps played) and Kansas City Chiefs (21 snaps played).

Pearson is returning to the No. 44 uniform.

Howard, an undrafted free agent out of Alcorn State this year, signed on April 30. He rushed eight times for 44 yards before injuring his ankle in the preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns.

Saints waive undrafted free agent guard Nouri Nouili

The New Orleans Saints have made their corresponding move to the Chandler Brewer signing, waiving rookie guard Nouri Nouili:

The New Orleans Saints signed offensive lineman Chandler Brewer on Friday to bolster their depth after injuries to Shane Lemieux and Justin Herron. A corresponding roster move came Saturday in their decision to waive undrafted free agent guard Nouri Nouili out of Nebraska, according to the Times-Picayune | Advocate’s Luke Johnson.

Nouili signed with the large wave of undrafted rookies back in April and received the standard three-year contract, worth on average $945,000 a year, though he received only $5,000 guaranteed. This deal will ultimately have little to no effect on the Saints salary cap moving forwards. Nouili received the second-lowest number of guaranteed money of the undrafted free agent class for the Saints, ahead of only Trajan Jeffcoat.

Ultimately the Saints decided to go with the offensive lineman with a couple of years of experience over Nouili, as they desperately could use help there between injuries and lack of quality depth in general. Neither player may end up making the roster regardless once injuries clear up, but it ‘s good to have camp bodies with NFL level experience if anything.

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Packers release rookie long snapper Peter Bowden

To make room for QB Jacob Eason, the Packers released rookie LS Peter Bowden.

Just two days into training camp, and the Green Bay Packers are down to one long snapper. To make room for the addition of quarterback Jacob Eason, the Packers released rookie long snapper Peter Bowden on Tuesday.

The move leaves veteran Matt Orzech as the only long snapper on the 90-man roster. Orzech was the Packers’ long snapper for every game last season.

Bowden went undrafted out of Wisconsin. He was a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award — given to the nation’s best long snapper — during the 2023 season. He was a semi-finalist in 2022.

Bowden, who participated at the Senior Bowl, was Dane Brugler’s No. 1 rated long snapper prospect in the 2024 draft class. The Packers signed him in May.

It’s possible the Packers will return Bowden to the roster and resume the competition at long snapper once Jordan Love signs his new contract. With only Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt available, adding Eason to the mix at quarterback was required until Love signs a new deal and returns to practice.

 

Packers re-sign CB David Long Jr. to practice squad, release RB Kenyan Drake

The Green Bay Packers made a swap of veterans on the practice squad on Friday, re-signing cornerback David Long Jr. and releasing running back Kenyan Drake. 

The Green Bay Packers made a swap of veterans on the practice squad on Friday, re-signing cornerback David Long Jr. and releasing running back Kenyan Drake.

Long’s return will provide an opportunity for the Packers to elevate him to the gameday roster for Sunday’s NFC Wild Card Round showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. Additional depth at cornerback might be needed with Jaire Alexander questionable to play because of an ankle injury and Eric Stokes on injured reserve.

The Packers claimed Long off waivers from the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 5. He played in three games (vs. Bucs, at Panthers, at Vikings) and was on the field for 14 special teams snaps as part of the 53-man roster for the Packers. Of his 14 snaps, 13 came covering kickoff returns.

Long previously played 190 defensive snaps while with the Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders this season. A third-round pick in 2019, Long played in 52 games over four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.

Drake became expendable when Emanuel Wilson returned off injured reserve. A.J. Dillon is doubtful to play Sunday in Dallas, but Wilson and Patrick Taylor are both healthy behind starter Aaron Jones at running back.

Behind Alexander at cornerback, the Packers have Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine, Corey Ballentine and Robert Rochell on the 53-man roster. Zyon Gilbert and Anthony Johnson are first-year cornerbacks on the practice squad. Long is now the most experienced practice squad option.

The Packers will announce practice squad elevations on Saturday. If Long is to be available Sunday, he’ll first be elevated Saturday.

Colts elevate WR Ethan Fernea from the practice squad

The Colts also elevated WR Ethan Fernea from the practice squad.

The Indianapolis Colts elevated wide receiver Ethan Fernea from the practice squad to the active roster for the Week 15 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Friday.

After promoting wide receiver D.J. Montgomery to the active roster, the Colts will now have six wideouts on the gameday roster Saturday when they host the Steelers.

Fernea has been with the Colts since initially signing as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2022 NFL draft. He was placed on the Reserve/Injured list in August and then was waived with an injury settlement a few days later.

Fernea returned to the practice squad in December. This is his first elevation from the practice squad.

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