Tracking the most significant 2017 NFL practice squad signings and waiver claims
These are the most important moves as teams scramble to fill out the practices squads and tweak the final rosters.
As NFL teams make their final roster cuts to get down to their 53-man squad, several players who meet the league’s eligibility requirements could still end up on a team’s practice squad.
With the league rule change this season eliminating the first round of cuts, there will be more players than ever available on waivers. Teams have until noon Sunday following the Week 4 preseason game to claim players for their active rosters before players can be signed to the practice squad. At 1 p.m. ET, each team can start signing up to 10 players to their practice squads.
The practice squad is a great way for young talent to continue developing before being thrust into the spotlight. They’ll have the same opportunities as the active roster during the week, but don’t occupy space on the sideline on game days.
We’ll keep track of the most significant signings here as they’re announced.
Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons
Practice squad:
Marcelis Branch, S
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Claimed:
Deon Lacey, LB
Khari Lee, TE
Conor McDermott, T
Carolina Panthers
Claimed:
Demetrious Cox, DB
Brad Kaaya, QB
Chicago Bears
Andrew DePaola, LS
Tre McBride, WR
Taquan Mizzell, RB
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Claimed:
Reggie Davis, WR
Michael Jordan, DB
T.Y. McGill, NT
Kasen Williams, WR
Josh Woodrum, QB
Dallas Cowboys
Claimed:
Brian Price, DT
Practice squad:
Blake Jarwin, TE
Denver Broncos
Detroit Lions
Claimed:
Zach Kerin, G
Brian Mihalik, T
Green Bay Packers
Claimed:
Chris Odum, DE
Practice squad:
Joe Callahan, QB
Houston Texans
Claimed:
Andy Jones, WR
Indianapolis Colts
Claimed:
Pierre Desir, WR
Matt Hazel, WR
Matt Jones, RB
Kenny Moore, DB
Ian Silberman, G
Jacksonville Jaguars
Claimed:
Eli Ankou, DT
James O’Shaughnessy, TE
Donald Payne, LB
Lafayette Pitts, DB
William Poehls, T
Kansas City Chiefs
Practice squad:
Akeem King, DB
Los Angeles Chargers
Claimed:
Jeff Richards, DB
Michael Schofield, T
Los Angeles Rams
Claimed:
J.J. Dielman, C
Quinton Jefferson, DT
Aaron Neary, C
Miami Dolphins
Claimed:
Justin March-Lillard, LB
Cody Parkey, K
Minnesota Vikings
Claimed:
Blake Bell, TE
New England Patriots
New Orleans Saints
Claimed:
Austin Carr, WR
Taysom Hill, QB
New York Giants
New York Jets
Claimed:
Kalif Raymond, WR
Edmond Robinson, LB
Damore'ea Stringfellow, WR
Will Tye, TE
Practice squad:
Alex Collins, RB
Oakland Raiders
Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers
San Francisco 49ers
Claimed:
Xavier Cooper, DE
Seattle Seahawks
Practice squad:
David Moore, WR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tennessee Titans
Washington
Claimed:
T.J. Clemmings, T