NFL Notebook
NFL Cut-Down Day Notebook: September 5
Big day in the NFL as all teams need to get their rosters down to 53 players by 4 PM in advance of the 2020 season opener this coming weekend.
Steeler Now will keep you updated on all the notable cuts in this notebook.
UPDATE (4:04 PM)-
The Chiefs have wavied wide receiver Maurice Ffrench, per source.
— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (3:50 PM)-
**Two former Pitt Panthers are released by Washington: WR Jester Weah and CB Ryan Lewis.
Official from WFT pic.twitter.com/LvcjdcdA3l
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (3:42 PM)-
Sources: The #Raiders are trading RB/returner Lynn Bowden Jr and a 6th rounder to the #Dolphins in exchange for a 4th round pick, the same pick Miami just got from Vegas. The versatile Bowden was a third-rounder this year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (3:39 PM)-
Raiders Cutting Veteran RB Theo Riddick https://t.co/ppQmY11Lw1
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (3:04 PM)-
Saints released veteran defensive lineman/linebacker Anthony Chickillo.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (1:54 PM)-
Texans cut former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (1:35 PM)-
Titans Release QB Trevor Siemian https://t.co/EqLdfPR2AU
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (1:20 PM)-
Seahawks Waiving LB Shaquem Griffin https://t.co/XEiJLjNFaH
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) September 5, 2020
The #Jaguars are cutting both backup QBs Mike Glennon and Josh Dobbs, source said. A surprise. So it’s starter Gardner Minshew and backup Jake Luton from Oregon State… for now. One could return after the 53-man roster shakes out.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (12:16 PM)-
The Chiefs have informed RB DeAndre Washington of his release, per source.
Darrel Williams and Darwin Thompson are now projected back-ups to Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (12:11 PM)-
Falcons released former Minnesota first-round pick Laquon Treadwell, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2020
Patriots have released RB Lamar Miller, per ESPN.
— LeadingNFL (@LeadingNFL) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (11:03 AM)-
*Former Aliquippa and West Virginia star safety Dravon Askew-Henry is released by the NY Giants but he could be sticking with the team.
The Giants have released S Dravon Askew-Henry, though it sounds like he'll be one of the 16 returning to the practice squad.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (11:02 AM)-
In cut-down news, Washington is releasing TE Richard Rodgers, source said. His dad was also an assistant coach on the team.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (10:58 AM)-
Bengals Waiving QB Brandon Allen https://t.co/GWZxpVi1Pr
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (10:54 AM)-
Packers Cutting OLB Tim Williams https://t.co/c8zB6hmcYN
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (10:04 AM)-
The Washington Football Team plans to keep QB Alex Smith on its 53-man roster, per sources.
Smith still has a long way to go. But another amazing step in his journey back from a catastrophic leg injury.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 5, 2020
UPDATE (9:57 AM)-
Dolphins waiving QB Josh Rosen. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/1hF1ksJGTR
— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2020
#Browns are releasing WR Taywan Taylor, per source.
— BrownsWave \: (@BrownsByBrad) September 5, 2020
First surprise cut of the morning: Washington released former starting safety Sean Davis, who it gave a $2 million signing bonus this off-season, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2020
We’re a day away from the 2020 NFL Draft and Steelers Now will keep you updated on all the news, notes and rumors leading up to Thursday night’s draft.
UPDATE (5:11 PM)-
Report: Dolphins angling to get third pick without giving up the fifth https://t.co/PRddAIZj0W
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 22, 2020
UPDATE (3:22 PM)-
Washington coach Ron Rivera had a one-on-one conversation with Chase Young in recent days that a source described as 'very positive.' No draft plans were revealed on the call, but the stage appears set for Young to go No. 2.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 22, 2020
UPDATE (1:40 PM)-
A local report from Cincinnati says that the Bengals have informed Joe Burrow that he'll be the first overall pick https://t.co/r3MAu20pJu
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 22, 2020
UPDATE (12:47 PM)-
The Carolina Panthers are reportedly open to trading the No. 7 pick in tomorrow night's first round of the NFL Draft.https://t.co/sdtfINwBNv pic.twitter.com/W2BR7FjJdv
— 247Sports (@247Sports) April 22, 2020
UPDATE (10:00 AM)-
Latest On Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard https://t.co/bDP5X13Lp4 pic.twitter.com/8x7T62zKu2
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) April 22, 2020
UPDATE (9:51 AM)-
CBS Sports' latest predictions, updated NFL Mock Draft: https://t.co/fZGhayrKeb pic.twitter.com/BOeZvWAx2c
— 247Sports (@247Sports) April 22, 2020
UPDATE (8:27 AM)-
The Cardinals are reportedly willing to move down from the eighth spot https://t.co/lQWcnlWth8
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 22, 2020
UPDATE (8:10 AM)-
**Much speculation surrounds Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert and where he’ll land. Will he go at the top end of the 1st round or slip down to the end or even into the 2nd round?
Miami Dolphins new favorite in Las Vegas odds for which team will select Justin Herbert in first round of 2020 NFL Draft: https://t.co/sQFzVJlfUC pic.twitter.com/6s05SiKjph
— 247Sports (@247Sports) April 22, 2020
NFL Free Agency officially begins on Wednesday at 4 PM, so between now and then, NFL teams will be making plenty of moves to get themselves in salary cap compliance. We’ll keep you updated on those moves in this NFL Free Agency Notebook.
UPDATE (3:50 PM)-
#Rams are also releasing LB Clay Matthews, source says
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 19, 2020
UPDATE (3:47 PM)-
We have released Todd Gurley.
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) March 19, 2020
UPDATE (2:55 PM)-
Buccaneers Unlikely To Be Option For Antonio Brown https://t.co/PRQlhsc2BC pic.twitter.com/4cDkvuqz1G
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 19, 2020
UPDATE (12:55 PM)-
The Broncos have informed QB Joe Flacco he will be released with a failed physical designation.
— LeadingNFL (@LeadingNFL) March 19, 2020
UPDATE (9:55 AM)-
That’s good value for Eagles RT @AdamSchefter: Eagles are trading a third- and fifth-round pick in 2020 draft to Detroit for Darius Slay, per source. https://t.co/k0dgj3YpPK
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 19, 2020
As part of his deal with the #Eagles, CB Darius Slay is getting a 3-year, $50M contract extension with $30M guaranteed, per @RosenhausSports. Slay cashes in like he wanted.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2020
UPDATE (8:36 AM)-
Amongst the notable available free agents:
▪️Jadeveon Clowney
▪️Robby Anderson
▪️Jason Peters
▪️Von Bell
▪️Jameis Winston
▪️Everson Griffen
▪️Emmanuel Sanders
▪️Shelby Harris
▪️Logan Ryan
▪️Eric Ebron
▪️Andrus Peat— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 19, 2020
UPDATE (8:31 AM)-
Suspended WR Josh Gordon Intends To Play In 2020 https://t.co/qQztgbxon3 pic.twitter.com/05LUsNhmvY
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 19, 2020
NFL Free Agency officially begins on Wednesday at 4 PM, so between now and then, NFL teams will be making plenty of moves to get themselves in salary cap compliance. We’ll keep you updated on those moves in this NFL Free Agency Notebook
UPDATE (3:47 PM)-
Raiders Signing CB Eli Apple https://t.co/rAn7qhW1Cg pic.twitter.com/n7y5hGS3Pd
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 18, 2020
UPDATE (2:38 PM)-
The #Falcons are giving pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr a 3-year deal, source said. The #Rams tried to keep him, but he opts for Atlanta.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2020
UPDATE (2:23 PM)-
Official: BILLS have Signed CB Josh Norman to a one-year contract. https://t.co/QXVBhQuBfS
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) March 18, 2020
UPDATE (2:18 PM)-
Jags are trading Nick Foles to the Bears for a compensatory 4th-round pick, per @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/n3VXIuix9R
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 18, 2020
UPDATE (2:08 PM)-
Panthers cutting Eric Reid https://t.co/K5iJTindl1
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 18, 2020
UPDATE (11:58 AM)-
Ravens Decline DB Brandon Carr's Option https://t.co/W54lDRBzk1 pic.twitter.com/eDvpc0u6Ow
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 18, 2020
UPDATE (10:49 AM)-
Lions Signing DT Danny Shelton For Two Years, $8M https://t.co/sRo3oG2eQX pic.twitter.com/7C8Q4bT1zo
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 18, 2020
UPDATE (8:24 AM)-
Sources: Ex-Texans DL D.J. Reader to Bengals on $53 million deal https://t.co/yphpmcFIXm)
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 18, 2020
UPDATE (8:20 AM)-
As @TomPelissero and I discussed on TV, the word among teams interested in Tom Brady were among the impression that Brady wanted to bring Antonio Brown with him to a new team. Brown is still under investigation, and remains to be seen when he can play. But Brady is close with him
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2020
UPDATE (7:55 AM)-
**Late Tuesday night, the Dallas Cowboys and DT Gerald McCoy came to terms on a 3-year contract so the Cowboys improve their defensive line.