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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, May 12

Published: May 12, 2023 at 10:27 AM

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Atlanta Falcons

TRY OUTS

WR Slade Bolden is trying out for the Falcons this weekend, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source.

OTHER NEWS

Phil Emery, the Falcons' senior personnel executive the past 15 years, announced his retirement.

Baltimore Ravens

ROSTER CUTS

DB Thakarius Keyes waived

Buffalo Bills

SIGNINGS

RB Jordan Mims is one of seven undrafted free agent signings announced Friday.

Cincinnati Bengals

SIGNINGS

RB Chase Brown (fifth round) signed his rookie contract.
WR Charlie Jones (fourth round) signed his rookie contract.
WR Andrei Iosivas (sixth round) signed his rookie contract.
OL Jaxson Kirkland is one of 13 undrafted free agent signings announced Friday.
DE Myles Murphy, a 2023 first-round pick, signed his rookie contract, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source.
CB DJ Turner II (second round) signed his rookie contract.
CB D.J. Ivey (seventh round) signed his rookie contract.
S Jordan Battle (third round) signed his rookie contract.
P Brad Robbins (sixth round) signed his rookie contract.

Cleveland Browns

SIGNINGS

QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, a 2023 fifth-round pick, signed his rookie contract.
C Luke Wypler (sixth round) signed his rookie contract.
DE Isaiah McGuire (fourth round) signed his rookie contract.
DT Siaki Ika (third round) signed his rookie contract.
CB Cameron Mitchell (fifth round) signed his rookie contract.
S Ronnie Hickman Jr. is one of nine undrafted free agent signings announced Friday.

TRADES

LB Za'Darius Smith is being acquired by the Browns via trade with the Vikings, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Friday. The Browns will also acquire 2025 sixth- and seventh-round draft picks in exchange for sending 2024 and 2025 fifth-round picks to the Vikings, Pelissero added.

Denver Broncos

SIGNINGS

C Alex Forsyth, a 2023 seventh-round pick, signed his rookie deal.
OLB Thomas Incoom is one of 15 undrafted free agent signings announced Friday.

ROSTER CUTS

RB Tyreik Allister waived
G Parker Ferguson waived

Detroit Lions

SIGNINGS

QB Hendon Hooker, a 2023 third-round draft pick, signed his rookie contract.
WR Antoine Green, a 2023 seventh-round pick, signed his rookie contract.
OL Colby Sordal, a 2023 fifth-round pick, signed his rookie contract.
CB Starling Thomas V is one of 15 undrafted free agent signings announced Friday.

Green Bay Packers

SIGNINGS

S Jonathan Owens is signing with the Packers, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reports, per Owens' agent.

Houston Texans

SIGNINGS

RB Xazavian Valladay is one of nine undrafted free agent signings announced Friday.
WR Xavier Hutchinson, a 2023 sixth-round draft pick, has signed his rookie contract.
OL Jarrett Patterson (sixth round) signed his rookie contract.
LB Henry To'oto'o (fifth round) signed his rookie contract.
S Brandon Hill (seventh round) signed his rookie contract.

Jacksonville Jaguars

SIGNINGS

RB Tank Bigsby, a 2023 third-round pick, signed his rookie contract.
WR Parker Washington (sixth round) signed his rookie contract.
FB Derek Parish (seventh round) signed his rookie contract.
OG Cooper Hodges (seventh round) signed his rookie contract.
DT Raymond Vohasek (seventh round) signed his rookie contract.
LB Ventrell Miller (fourth round) signed his rookie contract.
LB Yasir Abdullah (fifth round) signed his rookie contract.
DB Christian Braswell (sixth round) signed his rookie contract.
DB Erick Hallett (sixth round) signed his rookie contract.
S Antonio Johnson (fifth-round) signed his rookie contract.

Las Vegas Raiders

SIGNINGS

OL McClendon Curtis is one of 10 undrafted free agent signings announced Friday.
OLB Tyree Wilson, the No. 7 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, signed his rookie contract, the team announced.

Los Angeles Chargers

SIGNINGS

QB Max Duggan, a 2023 seventh-round pick, signed his rookie contract.
WR Derius Davis (fourth round) signed his rookie contract.
OL Jordan McFadden (fifth round) signed his rookie contract.
DL Scott Matlock (sixth round) signed his rookie contract.
LB Daiyan Henley (third round) signed his rookie contract.

Miami Dolphins

SIGNINGS

P Michael Turk is one of 21 undrafted free agent signings announced Friday.

Minnesota Vikings

SIGNINGS

QB Jaren Hall, a 2023 fifth-round pick, signed his rookie contract.
DT Jaquelin Roy (fifth round) signed his rookie contract.
CB Mekhi Blackmon (third round) signed his rookie contract.
S Jay Ward (fourth round) signed his rookie contract.

TRADES

LB Za'Darius Smith is being traded by the Vikings to the Browns, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Friday. The Vikings are also sending 2025 sixth- and seventh-round draft picks to the Browns in exchange for 2024 and 2025 fifth-round picks, Pelissero added.

New England Patriots

SIGNINGS

WR Kayshon Boutte (2023 sixth-round pick) signed his rookie contract.
WR Demario Douglas (2023 sixth-round pick) signed his rookie contract.
TE Johnny Lumpkin was one of three undrafted free-agent signings announced by the team.
OL Atonio Mafi (2023 fifth-round pick) signed his rookie contract.
OL Sidy Sow (2023 fifth-round pick) signed his rookie deal.
DB Ameer Speed (2023 sixth-round pick) signed his rookie contract.
DB Isaiah Bolden (2023 seventh-round pick) signed his rookie deal.
K Bryce Baringer (2023 sixth-round pick) signed his rookie contract.
P Chad Ryland (2023 fourth-round pick) signed his rookie deal.