The New York Jets have released WR Joe Collins, LB Marcus Dowtin, G Fredrick Koloto, G Matt Kroul, P Spencer Lanning, CB LeQuan Lewis, TE Tarren Lloyd, S D’Anton Lynn, CB Julian Posey, DE Jay Richardson, WR Eron Riley, LB Brett Roy, QB Matt Simms and NT Martin Tevaseu. The team also waived OG Robert T. Griffin.
Jets | Reduce roster by 15 players
The Atlanta Falcons have released C Tyler Horn and LB Pat Schiller.
Falcons | Two players released
Colt McCoy recently said he wanted to stay in Cleveland, despite a volatile offseason. It appears the quarterback will get his wish as Seneca Wallace is shipped out.
Browns cut Seneca Wallace; Colt McCoy in as No. 2
The New England Patriots have released QB Brian Hoyer.
Patriots | Brian Hoyer cut
The Chicago Bears have acquired CB Sherrick McManis from the Houston Texans for Tyler Clutts.
Bears | Sherrick McManis acquired
The Houston Texans have acquired FB Tyler Clutts from the Chicago Bears for CB Sherrick McManis.
Texans | Tyler Clutts acquired
The New York Giants have placed CB Bruce Johnson (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2012 season.
Giants | Bruce Johnson placed on IR
The New York Giants have released DT Marcus Thomas, DE Matt Broha, WR Isaiah Stanback, TE Larry Donnell, LB Jake Muasau, LB Greg Jones II, OT Matt McCants, DE Craig Marshall, WR David Douglas, WR Dan DePalma, OT Selvish Capers, RB Danny Ware and DT Dwayne Hendricks.
Giants | 13 players released
A quick explanation during a busy cut-down day on one interesting move… The Patriots pulled off a mild surprise when they released backup QB Brian Hoyer earlier today. That means 2011 third-round pick and uber-talented Ryan Mallett is the backup to QB Tom Brady. (I wrote all about him here in this blog series) So, why did this happen? A few things… Mallett had begun taking the No. 2 reps before the Patriots played the Eagles in preseason, a sure sign he was progressing. While he started the fourth preseason game, I’m told the original plan was to start Hoyer to showcase him for teams that were interested. In case teams faced QB injuries, the Patriots wanted Hoyer to get […]
Why did the Patriots cut backup QB Brian Hoyer? Well…
The Washington Redskins are working on a trade that would send WR Anthony Armstrong to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for RB Steve Slaton.
Redskins | Working on trade with Miami