NFL Free Agents player notes for Oct 8th, 2018


*Tyvis Powell – Noteworthy – Transaction
DB Tyvis Powell was placed on waivers by the 49ers Saturday (Oct. 6). Powell (6-3, 211) was promoted to the active roster on September 22, 2018 from the team’s practice squad. He appeared in each of the last two games and registered one special teams tackle.

Aaron Neary – Noteworthy – Transaction
C Aaron Neary was released from the practice squad by the Rams Saturday (Oct. 6).

Christian Ringo – Noteworthy – Transaction
DT Christian Ringo was released from the practice squad by the Cowboys Saturday (Oct. 6).

Cyrus Jones – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Cyrus Jones was placed on waivers by the Patriots Saturday (Oct. 6). Jones, 24, was originally drafted by New England in the second round (60th overall) out of Alabama in the 2016 NFL Draft. The 5-foot-10, 200-pounder played in 10 games with one start as a rookie in 2016 and finished with seven tackles on defense. Jones also returned 11 punts for 46 yards. He missed the entire 2017 season after being placed on injured reserve following an injury suffered in the preseason. Jones was released by the Patriots at the end of training camp this year and joined the Baltimore practice squad on September 3, before being re-signed to the New England 53-man roster on September 19. Jones played in two games for the Patriots after re-joining the team, recording one tackle on defense and returning five punts for 45 yards.

Darious Williams – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Darious Williams was placed on waivers by the Ravens Saturday (Oct. 6).

Darius Jackson – Noteworthy – Transaction
RB Darius Jackson was placed on waivers by the Packers Saturday (Oct. 6).

Derek Anderson – Noteworthy
QB Derek Anderson is expected to sign with the Buffalo Bills, according to a published report Sunday. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported that Anderson will be brought in as soon as Monday to back up Josh Allen, who was the seventh overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. Nathan Peterman, who started the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, has served as the backup to Allen for the Bills.

Hakeem Valles – Noteworthy – Transaction
TE Hakeem Valles was placed on waivers by the Lions Saturday (Oct. 6).

Khari Lee – Noteworthy – Transaction
TE Khari Lee was placed on waivers by the Bills Saturday (Oct. 6).

Mike Gillislee – Noteworthy – Transaction
RB Mike Gillislee had his contract terminated by the Saints Saturday (Oct. 6).

Najee Toran – Noteworthy – Transaction
G Najee Toran was placed on waivers by the 49ers Saturday (Oct. 6). Toran (6-2, 305) was promoted to the active roster on September 12, 2018 from the team’s practice squad and did not see action in his three games with the team.

Rashad Greene – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Rashad Greene was placed on waivers by the Jaguars Saturday (Oct. 6).

Rolan Milligan – Noteworthy – Transaction
S Rolan Milligan was released from the practice squad by the Lions Saturday (Oct. 6).

T.Y. McGill – Noteworthy – Transaction
DT T.Y. McGill was placed on waivers by the Chargers Saturday (Oct. 6).

Tank Carradine – Noteworthy – Transaction
DE Tank Carradine had his contract terminated by the Raiders Saturday (Oct. 6). After signing with the team this past offseason, Carradine appeared in one contest and recorded one tackle for the club.