NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, May 9
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- NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order
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Arizona Cardinals
SIGNINGS
- WR Tejhaun Palmer (No. 191 overall pick) signed his rookie contract.
- OT Christian Jones (No. 162 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- LB Xavier Thomas (No. 138 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- CB Jaden Davis (No. 226 overall) signed his rookie contract.
Atlanta Falcons
OTHER NEWS
- DL Kehinde Oginni was designated as an international player for the 2024 season, which means he won’t count against Atlanta’s 90-man offseason roster and will be eligible to fill a 17th practice squad spot.
Carolina Panthers
SIGNINGS
- WR Xavier Legette (No. 22 overall pick) and all seven members of Carolina’s 2024 draft class signed their rookie deals.
Chicago Bears
SIGNINGS
- QB Austin Reed of Western Kentucky was among nine undrafted free agents signed by the Bears on Thursday.
Cleveland Browns
ROSTER CUTS
- OG Dawson Deaton was waived with a failed physical designation, per the transaction wire.
Green Bay Packers
SIGNINGS
- DE Spencer Waege was claimed off waivers, per the transaction wire.
ROSTER CUTS
- DT Rodney Mathews, per the wire
Houston Texans
TRADES
- WR Ben Skowronek has been acquired via trade with the Rams in exchange for a late-round pick swap in 2026, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported, sources. The Texans will send a 2026 sixth-round pick for Skowronek and a 2026 seventh-rounder, per Rapoport.
Indianapolis Colts
SIGNINGS
- QB Kedon Slovis was one of seven undrafted free agents signed.
- DE Laiatu Latu (No. 15 overall pick) signed his rookie contract.
- DT Jonah Laulu (No. 234 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- LB Jaylon Carlies (No. 151 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- CB Micah Abraham (No. 201 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- CB Jaylin Simpson (No. 164 overall) signed his rookie contract.
Las Vegas Raiders
SIGNINGS
- RB Dylan Laube (No. 208 overall pick) signed his rookie contract.
- TE Brock Bowers (No. 13 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- LB Tommy Eichenberg (No. 148 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- CB Decamerion Richardson (No. 112 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- CB M.J. Devonshire (No. 229 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- S Trey Taylor (No. 223 overall) signed his rookie contract.
Los Angeles Rams
TRADES
- WR Ben Skowronek is being traded to the Texans for a late-round pick swap in 2026, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. The Rams will send Skowronek and a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange for Houston’s 2026 sixth-rounder. Rapoport had reported earlier on Thursday that the Rams were expected to release Skowronek.
New Orleans Saints
SIGNINGS
- QB Spencer Rattler, the No. 150 overall pick, signed his rookie contract.
- OT Taliese Fuaga, the No. 14 overall pick, signed his four-year rookie contract.
- LB Jaylan Ford, the No. 175 overall pick, signed his rookie contract.
New York Giants
SIGNINGS
- WR Allen Robinson signed with the Giants, the team announced.
Tennessee Titans
SIGNINGS
- WR Jha’Quan Jackson (No. 182 overall pick) signed his rookie contract.
- LB Jaylen Harrell (No. 252 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- LB James Williams (No. 242 overall) signed his rookie contract.
- CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (No. 146 overall) signed his rookie contract.
Washington Commanders
JERSEY NUMBERS
- QB Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick, will were jersey No. 5, which was previously worn by Pro Bowl punter Tress Way. Way announced the number change Thursday night.
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 9, 2024
