Tag: roster moves

Saints release former LSU wide receiver Jontre Kirklin from their practice squad

The New Orleans Saints released former LSU wide receiver Jontre Kirklin from their practice squad before Week 18’s game with the Atlanta Falcons:

The New Orleans Saints released former LSU wide receiver Jontre Kirklin from their practice squad on Tuesday, per the daily NFL transactions wire, making him a free agent before Week 18’s game with the Atlanta Falcons.

Kirklin joined the Saints in preseason and played a lot of snaps on offense and special teams, which prompted the coaching staff to bring him back after roster cuts. But he was never brought up for a game, and now he’ll be looking for work before the playoffs start in just a few weeks.

Why let him go now? The Saints signed offensive lineman Colby Gossestt to take his place on the practice squad, per NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. A former sixth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings back in 2018, Gossett has spent time at both guard spots over the years with a couple of different teams. He most recently played for the Cleveland Browns during the 2023 preseason.

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Colts promote WR Juwann Winfree to the active roster

Juwann Winfree was promoted to the active roster.

The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Juwann Winfree to the active roster from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.

Winfree will be taking the spot of tight end Andrew Ogletree, who was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List last weekend following an arrest for domestic battery.

While Ogletree is essentially on paid leave, Winfree will be taking his spot as the No. 5 wide receiver.

Winfree had a solid preseason, but has played only 21 snaps on offense this season. He’s spent much of the campaign on the practice squad and has had a role on special teams when he’s active on gamedays.

Also, the Colts signed tight end Eric Tomlinson to the practice squad.

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Falcons work out CFL wide receiver Austin Mack

The Falcons worked out all-star CFL wide receiver Austin Mack on Tuesday

The Atlanta Falcons worked out wide receiver Austin Mack on Tuesday, according to Justin Dunk of 3DownNation. Mack, 26, played in the CFL last season, making the all-star team as a member of the Montreal Alouettes.

The Falcons have not announced any roster or practice squad transactions this week, but there’s still time before Sunday’s season finale against the New Orleans Saints. 

Sunday’s game, which kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET in New Orleans, could potentially determine the winner of the NFC South. The Falcons could still clinch the division if they defeat the Saints and the Buccaneers lose to the Panthers in Week 18.

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Saints add reinforcements from the practice squad for Week 17 vs. Bucs

The Saints added reinforcements from the practice squad for Week 17’s pivotal game with the Buccaneers:

The New Orleans Saints filed a couple of last-minute roster moves ahead of Week 17’s game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, adding some much-needed help from their practice squad as we get closer to kickoff.

One of those moves was critical: backup right tackle Cameron Erving was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, taking the spot vacated by the starter Ryan Ramczyk going on injured reserve. Erving has backed up Landon Young (who has started in Ramczyk’s place) in recent weeks, but he exhausted the number of single-game elevations he’s allowed. The Saints need to keep playing him, so promoting him like this was their solution.

Additionally, the Saints elevated cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles for the second straight week. He was limited to work on special teams in his New Orleans debut against the Los Angeles Rams, but Jean-Charles ran with three different units covering punts and kicks as well as helping out in the punt return phase. If he can continue to do well there, maybe he’ll stick around.

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49ers roster moves: 2 elevated from practice squad, WR Danny Gray not activated

The #49ers made some roster moves ahead of Week. 17.

The 49ers on Saturday announced a trio of roster moves ahead of their Week 17 matchup against the Commanders in Washington.

Safety Erik Harris and wide receiver Tay Martin were both elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game. WR Danny Gray, who had his 21-day practice window opened to return from IR, was not activated and ruled out. He remains on the injured list.

Harris will provide depth at safety after Ji’Ayir Brown was ruled out with a knee injury. The veteran safety can also contribute on special teams, which he’s already done twice for San Francisco this season as a practice squad elevation.

Martin gives San Francisco help at receiver while Jauan Jennings remains out with a concussion. The second-year undrafted free agent primarily played special teams in two appearances up from the practice squad last season. That’s where he figures to contribute Sunday as well.

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Colts elevate LB Liam Anderson, WR Ethan Fernea for Week 17

Liam Anderson and Ethan Fernea get called up for Week 17.

The Indianapolis Colts elevated linebacker Liam Anderson and wide receiver Ethan Fernea ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced Saturday.

Anderson is likely being called up for the game after special teams linebacker Cameron McGrone was downgraded from questionable to doubtful due to an illness.

Fernea will provide depth in the wide receiver room while mostly playing on special teams. The Colts listed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. as questionable even though he passed the concussion protocol for the second week in a row.

The Colts also are going to be without tight end Andrew Ogletree, who was arrested Friday on two counts of domestic battery. Because they didn’t elevate a tight end, they’ll be rolling with Kylen Granson, Mo Alie-Cox and rookie Will Mallory.

The Colts and Raiders are set to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts sign LB Austin Ajiake to the practice squad

The Colts added a LB to the practice squad.

The Indianapolis Colts signed linebacker Austin Ajiake to the practice squad, the team announced Thursday.

Ajiake initially signed with the Denver Broncos during training camp as an undrafted rookie free agent in August. He also spent time this season on the practice squads of the Green Bay Packers and Las Vegas Raiders.

Ajiake spent five seasons at UNLV (2018-2022), appearing in 48 games (20 starts). He recorded 232 tackles (117 solo), 4.0 sacks, three passes defended and two interceptions.

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49ers make wave of roster moves, officially sign DT Sebastian Joseph-Day

The #49ers officially announced a gang of roster moves, including the addition of Sebastian Joseph-Day:

The 49ers on Wednesday announced a slew of roster moves as they maneuver to ensure their depth is in place with their injury problems stacking up.

They officially signed defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day, made some adjustments to their practice squad, and activated wide receiver Danny Gray off Injured Reserve.

Here’s a quick rundown of the moves they announced Wednesday:

Broncos made several roster moves this week

The Broncos elevated QB Ben DiNucci and OLB Ronnie Perkins to the game-day roster for Week 16. Denver did not activate DB Kareem Jackson.

The Denver Broncos made several roster moves this week ahead of their Christmas Eve showdown with the New England Patriots on Sunday.

The moves started on Tuesday when the Broncos signed defensive back Keidron Smith to the practice squad. To make room for Smith, Denver waived safety Dallin Leavitt from the practice squad.

Later in the week, the Broncos elevated quarterback Ben DiNucci and outside linebacker Ronnie Perkins from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. Denver did not activate safety Kareem Jackson to the 53-man roster following his return from a four-game suspension.

The Broncos have a roster exemption for Jackson that expires on Monday. Once the exemption expires, Denver will need to either make a roster move to make room for Jackson, or release Jackson.

In addition to not activating Jackson, the Broncos also did not activate tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) from injured reserve. Dulcich was ruled out on Friday and will now miss another game.

Colts elevate OT Jared Veldheer, WR Ethan Fernea for Week 16

The Colts elevated two players from the practice squad for Week 16.

The Indianapolis Colts elevated offensive tackle Jared Veldheer and wide receiver Ethan Fernea from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of the Week 16 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Saturday.

Veldheer was signed to the practice squad on Dec. 11, coming out of retirement. He last played for the Colts in 2020 when he started the wild-card game at left tackle.

With Braden Smith (knee) out for a third consecutive game, the expectation is that rookie Blake Freeland will be the starter again. Veldheer will provide some depth at both tackle spots.

Fernea gets another elevation for the second week in a row after he was signed to the practice squad at the beginning of December. He will likely contribute on special teams.

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