*Christian Hackenberg – Noteworthy – Transaction
QB Christian Hackenberg was released from the practice squad by the Bengals Monday (Nov. 5). Hackenberg, a third-year player out of Penn State, had signed to the Bengals practice squad on Sept. 3.
Andy Jones – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Andy Jones was placed on waivers by the Lions Monday (Nov. 5).
Bruce Irvin – Noteworthy – Transaction
DE Bruce Irvin was officially placed on waivers by the Raiders Monday (Nov. 5).
Caleb Sturgis – Important – Transaction
K Caleb Sturgis was placed on waivers by the Chargers Monday (Nov. 5).
Caleb Sturgis – Noteworthy – Transaction
PK Caleb Sturgis was released after he missed a 42-yard field goal attempt and two extra points in Sunday’s 25-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Sturgis was making his return after sitting out two games in addition to the bye week with a strained quad. He misfired on three field-goal attempts and four extra-point bids prior to the injury and is 9 of 13 and 9 of 15, respectively, this season.
Cam Phillips – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Cam Phillips was placed on waivers by the Bills Monday (Nov. 5).
Chris Johnson – Important – Transaction
RB Chris Johnson, who led the league in rushing in 2009, officially ended his 10-year NFL career on Monday by announcing his retirement. Johnson made the announcement through his marketing agency, EAGSportsManagement. Johnson’s final season was 2017, when he was with the Arizona Cardinals.
He also spent one season with the New York Jets in 2014, but his best season were with the Tennessee Titans from 2008 to 2013.
He had six 1,000-yard seasons, including a league-leading 2,006 yards in 2009, which is the sixth-highest single-season total in history.
Dexter McDougle – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Dexter McDougle was placed on waivers by the Eagles Monday (Nov. 5).
Drew Kaser – Noteworthy – Transaction
P Drew Kaser was placed on waivers by the Packers Monday (Nov. 5).
James Cowser – Noteworthy – Transaction
LB James Cowser was placed on waivers by the Raiders Monday (Nov. 5).
Trevon Young – Noteworthy – Transaction
LB Trevon Young was placed on waivers by the Rams Monday (Nov. 5).
Willie Beavers – Noteworthy – Transaction
G/T Willie Beavers was signed by the Bears to their practice squad Monday (Nov. 5). He had been waived by the Seahawks Sept. 1.