No players are yet eligible to be activated from IR, but this offseason brought a change in how teams could construct their 53-man rosters while retaining flexibility with injured players. Clubs were permitted to attach return designations to two players (in total) placed on IR or an NFI list before setting their initial rosters. In prior years, anyone placed on IR before a … [Read more...] about Injured Reserve Return Tracker
Giants Work Out Four Kickers, To Add Greg Joseph Off Lions’ Practice Squad
Graham Gano‘s injury changed the Giants’ gameday procedure, costing them dearly in a narrow loss to the Commanders. After not attempting any extra points once Gano went down, the Giants will make their expected addition. With Gano set to miss at least four games, New York worked out four kickers. The team, however, will take another course. The Giants are signing Greg Joseph … [Read more...] about Giants Work Out Four Kickers, To Add Greg Joseph Off Lions’ Practice Squad
Minor NFL Transactions: 9/14/24
Saturday’s minor transactions and gameday practice squad callups: Arizona Cardinals Elevated: T Jackson Barton Baltimore Ravens Elevated: CB Ka’dar Hollman, RB John Kelly Carolina Panthers Elevated: TE Feleipe Franks Dallas Cowboys Elevated: TE Princeton Fant, LB Nick Vigil Denver Broncos Elevated: RB Tyler Badie, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey Detroit Lions Elevated: WR Tom … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 9/14/24
Lions DT D.J. Reader To Play In Week 2
D.J. Reader is set to make his Lions debut during Week 2. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed on Friday that the veteran defensive tackle will be available on Sunday. [RELATED: Lions Begin Extension Talks With Alim McNeill] Signs pointed in that direction recently, so it comes as no surprise Reader will make his Lions debut against the Buccaneers. The 30-year-old missed … [Read more...] about Lions DT D.J. Reader To Play In Week 2
Hall Of Fame LB Joe Schmidt Dies At 92
Former Lions linebacker and head coach Joe Schmidt passed away yesterday, the team announced. The Hall of Famer was 92. Schmidt was selected in the seventh round of the 1953 draft, and he immediately became a standout contributor. The following season saw him earn the first of 10 consecutive Pro Bowl invitations – tied for a franchise record – and Schmidt also began a string … [Read more...] about Hall Of Fame LB Joe Schmidt Dies At 92