NFL Transactions in August 2007

Aug 31, 2007

  • The Arizona Cardinals released cornerbacks Michael Adams, Darrell Hunter and Justin Wyatt, running back Steve Baylark, quarterbacks Shane Boyd and Lang Campbell, linebackers David Holloway, Buster Davis and Pago Togafau, tackles Qasim Mitchell, Brandon Gorin and Elliot Vallejo, guard Brian Johnson, safety Brandon Keeler, defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis, wide receivers Leron McCoy, Micheal Spurlock and Matt Trannon, center Scott Peters, fullback Roshon Vercher and tight end Alex Shor.
  • The Houston Texans released center Drew Hodgdon, guard Mike Brisiel, wide receivers Bethel Johnson, Keenan McCardell, and David Anderson fullback Jon Abbate, quarterback Jared Zabransky, running backs Darius Walker and Wali Lundy, tackle Brandon Frye, defensive ends Alfred Malone, DelJuan Robinson, and Victor Degrate, linebacker Trent Bray, safeties Brandon Mitchell and John Walker, cornerbacks Tyrone Poole and Dexter McCleon, defensive tackle Tim Bulman, and punter Chad Stanley.
  • The San Diego Chargers waived punter Brian Monroe, tight end Kelly Griffeth, fullback Mike Warren, wide receiver Onrea Jones, cornerback Gabe Franklin and defensive tackle Titus Adams.
  • The San Francisco 49ers waived cornerback Markus Curry, defensive ends Zack Anderson and Darius Sanders, guard Sean Estrada, quarterback Luke Getsy, safety Jake Patten and running back Arkee Whitlock.
  • The St. Louis Rams waived wide receivers Shaine Smith and Fred Gibson, tackles Drew Strojny and Ken Shackleford, cornerback Josh Lay, defensive tackle Tim Sandidge, linebacker Jamal Brooks, tight end Mark Anelli, kicker Kevin Lovell, safety Andre Kirkland and running back D.J. Washington.

Aug 30, 2007

  • The New England Patriots signed punter Chris Hanson; waived punter Danny Baugher.
  • The Washington Redskins signed running back Dee Brown.

Aug 29, 2007

  • The Arizona Cardinals released punter Scott Player.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals claimed kicker Aaron Elling off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • The Miami Dolphins signed defensive end Jorge Cordova.

Aug 28, 2007

  • The Arizona Cardinals claimed punter Mike Barr off waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • The Atlanta Falcons waived defensive tackle Michael Bozeman, punter Adam Anderson, safety Jeramie Johnson, wide receiver Ben Nelson and defensive lineman Kelly Talavou; claimed defensive lineman Montavious Stanley off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys.
  • The Baltimore Ravens waived guard Keydrick Vincent.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals waived wide receiver Tony Kays and fullback Stan White.
  • The Denver Broncos waived running back Cedric Cobbs, punter Paul Ernster, fullback Troy Fleming, safety Quentin Harris, tight end Teyo Johnson, wide receivers David Kircus and David Terrell, defensive end Kenard Lang, kicker Brandon Pace and defensive tackle Demetrin Veal.
  • The Houston Texans released wide receivers Charlie Adams anad Harry Williams, defensive tackles Thomas Smith and Thomas Johnson, running back Patrick Pass, quarterbacks Quinton Porter and Bradlee Van Pelt, cornerback Derrick Roberson and tight end Ben Steele
  • The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Justin Surrency, cornerback Mike Hawkins and linebacker Cameron Siskowic.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles waived linebacker Craig Kobel.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed linebacker Leon Joe off waivers from the Chicago Bears; released punter Sean Douglas.

Aug 27, 2007

  • The Arizona Cardinals waived cornerback Travarous Bain, defensive tackle Ray Blagman, tight end John Bronson, guard Jon Hammeister-Reis, wide receiver Greg Lee, safety Hanik Milligan, kicker Ricky Schmitt and wide receiver Todd Watkins.
  • The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Drew Olson, safety Bobby Blackshire, punter Brendan Carney, long snapper Nick Leeson, cornerback Terrell Maze and running back Greg Pruitt.
  • The Buffalo Bills waived wide receiver Donovan Morgan, quarterback Kevin Eakin, linebacker Roy Manning, cornerbacks Reggie Lewis and Chris Thompson and punter-kicker D.J. Fitzpatrick.
  • The Chicago Bears waived wide receivers Timon Marshall, Brandon Rideau and Clinton Solomon, defensive tackle Justin Frick, linebacker Leon Joe, guard Tyler McMeans, kicker Nick Novak, safety Jay Staggs and punter Joel Stelly.
  • The Cleveland Browns waived wide receivers Efrem Hill, Mike Mason and Kendrick Mosley, kicker Jesse Ainsworth, defensive backs Therrian Fontenot and Justin Sandy, defensive end Orien Harris and fullback J.R. Niklos.
  • The Dallas Cowboys waived running back Jackie Battle, defensive linemen Ola Dagunduro and Stanley Montavious, wide receivers Jerard Rabb, Jamaica Rector and Jamel Richardson, linebackers Dedrick Harrington and Alex Obomese and tackle Jason Hilliard.
  • The Green Bay Packers waived fullback Ryan Powdrell.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars released tight end Jermaine Wiggins, wide receivers Jimmy Farris, Roosevelt Kiser and D'Juan Woods, safety Nick Sorensen, linebacker Jorge Cordova, fullback Derrick Wimbush, offensive tackle Andrew Carnahan, quarterback Lester Ricard, running back D.D. Terry and defensive end Jeremy Mincey.
  • The Miami Dolphins waived punter Ryan Flinn, safeties Chris Harrell and Christopher Vedder, cornerback Shirdonya Mitchell, running back Ray Perkins, kicker Matt Prater, tight end Jason Rader, wide receiver David Sutton and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson.
  • The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Kelly Holcomb from the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick; waived defensive tackles Joe Bradley and Alex Guerrero, guard Josh Day, quarterback Drew Henson, linebacker John Kerr, wide receiver Todd Lowber, punter Alex Reyes and cornerback Jerron Wishom.
  • The New York Giants waived injured tight end Rodney Burgess; released wide receiver Will Buchanon, defensive back Richard Yancy, center Nick Jones, offensive lineman Myniya Smith and linebacker Karibi Dede.
  • The New York Jets waived defensive linemen Darrell Adams and Zarnell Fitch, cornerback Rayshaun Kizer, offensive lineman Nick Smith, running back Tony Hollings and wide receivers Dante Ridgeway, Tim Dwight and Juan Wong.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles waived kicker E.J. Cochrane, wide receivers Dereck Faulkner and Jermaine Jamison, tight end Kyle Hunt, safety Chris Smith and guard Chris White.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers waived running backs Kevan Barlow and Larry Croom, wide receivers Eric Fowler and Dan Sheldon, defensive end Derrick Jones, long snapper Jared Retkofsky, kicker Connor Hughes, linebacker Richard Koonce and center Donovan Raiola.
  • The San Diego Chargers released cornerback Quinton Jones, safety Miguel Merrick, linebacker Zach Latimer, tackle Mike Jones, guard Jeremy Sheffey, quarterback Brett Elliott, tight end T.J. Cottrell and wide receivers Rhema McKnight, Rich Musinski and Sonny Shackelford.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived wide receivers Jovon Bouknight, Chad Owens and Kyle Smith, offensive linemen Jonathan Clinkscale, Jabari Levey and Nick Mihlhauser, defensive ends Tim Jones and Jeremy Pittman and running back Zach Tuiasosopo.
  • The Washington Redskins released defensive back Jerametrius Butler, defensive end Jamaal Green, linebacker Kevin Jones, wide receivers Jerel Myers and Todd Pinkston and defensvie tackle Bryant Shaw.

Aug 26, 2007

  • The Houston Texans waived defensive tackles Thomas Johnson and Thomas Smith, wide receivers Harry Williams and Charlie Adams, quarterbacks Quinton Porter and Bradley Van Pelt, cornerback Derrick Roberson and tight end Ben Steele.
  • The San Francisco 49ers waived linebackers Roderick Green and and LB John Syptak, wide receivers Marcus Maxwell and Dominque Zeigler, placekickers MacKenzie Hoambrecker and Ken Parrish, guard Nick Steitz, cornerback Sammy Joseph and fullback Steve Dildine.

Aug 24, 2007

  • The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms with defensive end Aaron Schobel on a contract extension.
  • The Green Bay Packers released center C.J. Blomvall, wide receiver Carlton Brewster, fullback Erryn Cobb, punter Ryan Dougherty, defensive end DeVon Hicks, cornerback Antonio Malone, quarterback Ingle Martin, guard Pat Murray, running back P.J. Pope, linebacker Juwan Simpson and tight end Joe Werner.

Aug 23, 2007

  • The Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback Lang Campbell to a one-year contract; released quarterback Toby Korrodi.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals signed linebacker Lemar Marshall to a one-year contract; released tight end Erik Jensen.
  • The New York Jets traded left guard Pete Kendall to the Washington Redskins for a fourth-round draft pick in 2008.
  • The Washington Redskins signed fullback Fred Beasley; waived running back Dee Brown.

Aug 22, 2007

  • The Atlanta Falcons waived linebacker Orlando Huff and offensive tackle Leander Jordan.
  • The Buffalo Bills signed defensive end Al Wallace.
  • The Denver Broncos signed defensive lineman John Browning.
  • The New England Patriots released defensive lineman Kenny Smith and punter Tom Malone.

Aug 21, 2007

  • The Green Bay Packers signed fullback Erryn Cobb; released safety Marviel Underwood.
  • The Minnesota Vikings signed wide receiver Robert Ferguson; waived offensive lineman Adam O'Connor.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles released linebacker Jeremiah Trotter.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired linebacker Jerry Mackey from the New York Jets for an undisclosed draft pick.
  • The Washington Redskins signed linebacker Randall Godfrey and wide receiver Jerel Myers; released linebacker Lemar Marshall.

Aug 20, 2007

  • The Denver Broncos traded defensive tackle Gerard Warren to the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed 2008 draft pick.
  • The Green Bay Packers signed fullback Erryn Cobb; released safety Marviel Underwood.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars signed guard Tutan Reyes; waived long snapper Brett Goode.
  • The New York Jets waived defensive back James Ihedigbo.
  • The San Diego Chargers claimed defensive end Titus Adams off waivers from the New York Giants.
  • The Washington Redskins signed linebacker Randall Godfrey and wide receiver Jerel Myers; released linebacker Lemar Marshall.

Aug 18, 2007

  • The Jacksonville Jaguars signed defensive tackle Seth Payne and defensive end Tyler King; released quarterback Tim Couch.
  • The New England Patriots re-signed quarterback Vinny Testaverde; released defensive back Artrell Hawkins, cornerback Gemara Williams and linebacker Kyle Bissinger.

Aug 17, 2007

  • The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Robert Ferguson.
  • The New York Giants released wide receiver Robert Ferguson.

Aug 16, 2007

  • The New England Patriots claimed rookie Chris Patrick off waivers from the New York Giants; released punter Josh Miller and offensive lineman Brian Barthelmes.
  • The New York Jets waived offensive lineman Stanley Daniels.
  • The Arizona Cardinals signed guard Brad Badger and center Scott Peters; released fullback Brandon Snow.

Aug 15, 2007

  • The Chicago Bears signed tackle Steven Vieira; waived tackle Aaron Brant and fullback Jon Goldsberry.
  • The Detroit Lions signed punter Micah Knorr.
  • The New York Giants signed defensive tackle Manuel Wright and offensive linemen Myniya Smith and Dan Parrish; waived defensive end Dek Bake, cornerback Travonti Johnson and guard Chris Patrick.
  • The New York Jets signed defensive back Darrelle Revis.

Aug 13, 2007

  • The Carolina Panthers signed offensive tackle Kenyatta Walker; waived defensive end Jason Hall and tight end Dan Murray.
  • The Cleveland Browns signed offensive lineman Brent Pousson.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran safety Sammy Knight; released safety Kevin McCadam.
  • The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with wide receiver Bobby Sippio on a two-year contract.
  • The New York Jets signed offensive lineman Stanley Daniels.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed long snapper Jared Retkofsky; released linebacker Matt King.
  • The Washington Redskins signed wide receiver Todd Pinkston and defensive lineman Matthias Askew; released wide receiver Kyle Brown and defensive tackle Vaka Manupuna.

Aug 12, 2007

  • Atlanta Falcons signed wide receiver Otis Amey and quarterback Casey Bramlet; waived quarterback Lang Campbell.
  • New England Patriots signed tight end Brian Jones; released tight end Matt Kranchick.
  • New York Jets re-signed wide receiver Dante Ridgeway; waived wide receiver Jesse Pellot-Rosa and offensive lineman Andrew Wicker.
  • The Atlanta Falcons signed wide receiver Otis Amey and quarterback Casey Bramlet; waived quarterback Lang Campbell.
  • The New England Patriots signed tight end Brian Jones; released tight end Matt Kranchick.
  • The New York Jets re-signed wide receiver Dante Ridgeway; waived wide receiver Jesse Pellot-Rosa and offensive lineman Andrew Wicker.

Aug 10, 2007

  • Jacksonville Jaguars signed kicker Aaron Elling; waived wide receiver Chris Jackson.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars signed kicker Aaron Elling; waived wide receiver Chris Jackson.

Aug 9, 2007

  • Jacksonville Jaguars signed wide receiver Chris Jackson; waived punter Eric Wilbur.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars signed wide receiver Chris Jackson; waived punter Eric Wilbur.

Aug 8, 2007

  • Atlanta Falcons Waived running back Jamal Robertson.
  • Carolina Panthers released kicker Andrew Wellock; signed running back Marlion Jackson.
  • Chicago Bears signed defensive tackle Justin Frick.
  • New England Patriots signed tight end Marcellus Rivers.
  • Pittsburgh Steelers signed center Donovan Raiola; released wide receiver Rasheed Marshall.
  • The Atlanta Falcons waived running back Jamal Robertson.
  • The Carolina Panthers released kicker Andrew Wellock; signed running back Marlion Jackson.
  • The Chicago Bears signed defensive tackle Justin Frick.
  • The New England Patriots signed tight end Marcellus Rivers.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers signed center Donovan Raiola; released wide receiver Rasheed Marshall.

Aug 7, 2007

  • Carolina Panthers announced the retirement of safety Mike Minter.
  • Chicago Bears claimed fullback Quadtrine Hill off waivers from the New England Patriots.
  • Cleveland Browns signed quarterback Brady Quinn to a five-year contract.
  • Minnesota Vikings placed offensive lineman Dan Mozes on injured reserve; signed wide receiver Paris Hamilton.
  • New England Patriots acquired cornerback Dante Wesley from the Chicago Bears for an undisclosed 2008 pick.
  • Washington Redskins signed running back Dee Brown; waived offensive lineman William Whitticker.
  • The Carolina Panthers announced the retirement of safety Mike Minter.
  • The Cleveland Browns signed quarterback Brady Quinn to a five-year contract.
  • The New England Patriots acquired cornerback Dante Wesley from the Chicago Bears for an undisclosed 2008 pick.
  • The Washington Redskins signed running back Dee Brown; waived offensive lineman William Whitticker.

Aug 6, 2007

  • Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with wide receiver Dwayne Bowe on a five-year contract.
  • Carolina Panthers waived linebacker Terrence Melton.
  • Baltimore Ravens signed linebacker Ryan Riddle and defensive end Bill Swancutt; waived safety Donnie Johnson and defensive end Travis Lietko.
  • Atlanta Falcons signed running back Arlen Harris; waived kicker Aaron Elling.
  • The Atlanta Falcons signed running back Arlen Harris; waived kicker Aaron Elling.
  • The Baltimore Ravens signed linebacker Ryan Riddle and defensive end Bill Swancutt; waived safety Donnie Johnson and defensive end Travis Lietko.
  • The Carolina Panthers waived linebacker Terrence Melton.
  • The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with wide receiver Dwayne Bowe on a five-year contract.

Aug 4, 2007

  • The Atlanta Falcons signed center Ben Wilkerson and defensive back Tony Franklin; waived guard Toniu Fonoti and center Doug Datish.
  • The Indianapolis Colts terminated the contract of defensive tackle Corey Simon.
  • The New York Jets signed linebacker Jerry Mackey.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed tight end C.J. Leak and defensive end Greg White; released linebacker Evan Benjamin and defensive tackle Justin Frick.

Aug 3, 2007

  • The Buffalo Bills signed running back Dwayne Wright; released wide receiver Aaron Brown.
  • The Carolina Panthers released cornerback Dion Byrum.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals signed Erik Jensen to a one-year contract.
  • The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Calvin Johnson to a six-year contract.
  • The Green Bay Packers signed punter Ryan Dougherty; placed tight end Tory Humphrey on injured reserve.
  • The New York Jets waived linebacker Mark Zalewski.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker Matt King; released linebacker Marcello Church.
  • The San Diego Chargers claimed wide receiver Rhema McKnight off waivers from the New Orleans Saints; waived running back Reggie Merriweather.

Aug 2, 2007

  • The Arizona Cardinals signed safety Oliver Celestin to a one-year contract; agreed to terms with tackle Levi Brown, their first-round pick in 2007, on a six-year contract.
  • The Carolina Panthers acquired safety Chris Harris from the Chicago Bears for a fifth-round pick.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals signed tight end Nate Lawrie to a one-year contract; waived linebacker Cameron Siskowic.
  • The New York Jets signed cornerback Manny Collins; re-signed offensive lineman Nick Smith; waived punter Jeremy Kapinos and tackle Ed Blanton.
  • The San Francisco 49ers signed running back Arkee Whitlock.
  • The Washington Redskins signed defensive tackle Vaka Manupuna; released defensive tackle Jared Clauss.

Aug 1, 2007

  • The Arizona Cardinals signed offensive tackle Levi Brown.
  • The Atlanta Falcons signed wide receiver Ben Nelson.
  • The New England Patriots activated safety Mel Mitchell from the physically-unable-to-perform list; announced running back Justise Hairston cleared waivers and placed him in the reserve-injured list.