NFL transactions Thursday roundup and Rams moves
NFL transactions continue to reshape depth charts around the league this week, with a steady flow of practice-squad signings and injury settlements creating short-term openings for clubs.
For the Rams, the addition of linebacker Jamie Sheriff and the corresponding release of defensive tackle Tim Keenan change immediate competition on special teams and depth at the second level, and the full list of reported moves is available through NFL Trade Rumors – Rams.
Key Takeaways
- The Rams added LB Jamie Sheriff to the practice squad and released DT Tim Keenan, altering linebacker depth and interior defensive rotation.
- Multiple teams processed injury settlements this week, freeing roster spots and accelerating short-term roster turnover across the league.
- Practice-squad signings include depth additions such as QB Joe Milton, TE James Mitchell and LB Malik Harrison for several franchises.
Rams practice squad moves and positional impact
The Rams’ move to sign Jamie Sheriff to the practice squad is a targeted depth play at linebacker that also emphasizes special teams value.
Sheriff’s addition gives coaches an immediate option on kickoff and coverage units while providing a developmental piece for in-season linebacker rotations.
Releasing Tim Keenan from the practice squad reduces the club’s interior line contingency and briefly increases reliance on healthy defensive tackles on the active roster.
NFL transactions shaping practice-squad depth
Across the league, clubs used practice squads to plug immediate coverage and positional needs while processing several injury settlements that clear roster slots.
Injury settlements remove injured players from reserve lists and allow teams temporary roster flexibility while those players regain free-agent status after settlement windows close.
The wave of signings shows teams stocking practice squads with near-ready players who can step in for special teams and situational snaps when needed.
Recent moves compared
| Team | Move type | Example player | Immediate roster effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | Practice-squad sign and release | Signed LB Jamie Sheriff; Released DT Tim Keenan | Improves linebacker and special-teams depth while reducing DT contingency on the practice squad |
| Cowboys | Practice-squad signings | Signed QB Joe Milton and TE James Mitchell | Adds immediate offensive depth and emergency QB coverage on the practice squad |
| Chargers | Injury-settlement and practice-squad sign | Waived WR Sincere Brown with injury settlement; Signed LB Caleb Murphy | Clears roster slot via settlement while bringing in a linebacker with special-teams upside |
| Jets | Multiple settlements and practice-squad shuffle | Waived several with settlements; Signed T Brant Banks | Increases offensive-line depth on the practice squad after clearing injured players |
SEC prospects and roster-building implications
NFL transactions that emphasize practice-squad signings and injury settlements have downstream effects for SEC prospects entering the draft and for college roster managers tracking pro opportunities.
When teams use practice squads to secure immediate, game-ready contributors, it can limit early-season opportunities for undrafted rookies to land long-term practice roster roles.
Special-teams versatility remains a critical pathway onto NFL rosters; players who can contribute in coverage units or on return teams are evaluated more favorably when clubs juggle short-term needs via settlements and signings.
