NFL Free Agents player notes for Dec 28th, 2018


Deatrick Nichols – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Deatrick Nichols was placed on waivers by the Cardinals Friday (Dec. 28).

Josh Robinson – Noteworthy – Transaction
DB Josh Robinson was placed on waivers by the Saints Thursday (Dec. 27).

Kyle Murphy – Noteworthy – Transaction
T Kyle Murphy was placed on waivers from reserve/injured by the Packers Thursday (Dec. 27).

Kyle Williams – Important
DT Kyle Williams will play the final game of his career Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. On Friday, the Bills announced that Williams planned to retire after Sunday’s game, ending a 13-year career spent entirely with the franchise. “Kyle Williams truly is a class act,” Buffalo coach Sean McDermott said Friday, per the team’s official Twitter account. “He bleeds red, white and blue and I’m extremely proud of everything he’s accomplished.” A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Williams explained the reasons for his decision in an open letter to the team’s fans, which he titled “Thank You.”

Leonard Johnson – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Leonard Johnson was placed on waivers by the Cardinals Friday (Dec. 28).

Martrell Spaight – Noteworthy – Transaction
LB Martrell Spaight was placed on waivers by the Jaguars Friday (Dec. 28).

Rolan Milligan – Noteworthy – Transaction
S Rolan Milligan was placed on waivers by the Colts Friday (Dec. 28). Milligan, 5-10, 200 pounds, has spent time on the Colts’ active roster and practice squad this season. He also spent time on the Detroit Lions practice squad earlier this season. Milligan participated in the Lions’ 2018 offseason program and training camp before being waived during cuts to 53 players on Sept. 1. In 2017, he spent time on Detroit’s active roster and practice squad but did not see game action. Milligan participated in the Dallas Cowboys’ 2016 offseason program and training camp before being waived on Aug. 16. He was originally signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2016.