Roster Spot Calls

Cole Christiansen to land on the practice squad

After Sunday's contest in Vegas, he'll revert to the practice squad again and can't be recalled until the postseason (when elevations reset).

Cole ChristiansenKansas City Chiefs

Brandin Cooks — “likely called up”

The team will likely call up Brandin Cooks, but at some point they need to see what they have in Watkins.

Brandin CooksSan Francisco 49ers

Lil'Jordan Humphrey — “first two players to go”

The first two players to go could be wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey and safety Tycen Anderson, both of whom feature on special teams.

Lil'Jordan HumphreyDenver Broncos

Tycen Anderson — “first two players to go”

The first two players to go could be wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey and safety Tycen Anderson, both of whom feature on special teams.

Tycen AndersonDenver Broncos

Christian Benford to land on the practice squad

In all likelihood, however, they'll need to add a cornerback to the 53-man roster this week. Whether it's an external addition or a current practice squad member, Buffalo may have to move Benford to IR in order to create a spot.

Christian BenfordBuffalo Bills

Kani Walker to land on the practice squad

From how it looked during the preseason, Walker seems like the next man up.

Kani WalkerBuffalo Bills

DeVonta Smith to land on the practice squad

Former UDFA DeVonta Smith was solid in the preseason, so he could be elevated, too.

DeVonta SmithCarolina Panthers

Patrick Herbert to land on the practice squad

with Patrick Herbert set to be elevated and active from the practice squad

Patrick HerbertLos Angeles Chargers

Jake Haener to land on the practice squad

Winston ... is currently the only quarterback on the active roster, but Jake Haener will most likely be elevated from the practice squad for Week 3.

Jake HaenerNew York Giants

Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to land on the practice squad

After Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Pharms and Brown will revert back to the practice squad.

Jeremiah Pharms Jr.New England Patriots

Mike Brown to land on the practice squad

After Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Pharms and Brown will revert back to the practice squad.

Mike BrownNew England Patriots

T.J. Sanders — “placed on injured reserve”

So, an upcoming stay on injured reserve with another fellow 2025 draftee, defensive back Jordan Hancock, appears likely for Sanders in the near future... For that reason, it seems like a perfect swap to put Sanders on injured reserve instead.

T.J. SandersBuffalo Bills

Phidarian Mathis to make the roster

It'll give the team at least four more weeks to figure things out with their former second-rounder from last year's draft class, while allowing Mathis a chance to contribute right away in the coming weeks.

Phidarian MathisBuffalo Bills

Adam Prentice — “joins the active squad early next week”

Look for Prentice to join the active squad early next week

Adam PrenticeDenver Broncos

Jonah Coleman to be cut

But once Coleman heals up and his four weeks have passed, the Broncos will have to waive someone to make room for him on the 53-man roster. And they're going to need him.

Jonah ColemanDenver Broncos

Zach Ertz to land on the practice squad

the Eagles are likely to use one of the practice squad elevations for him leading up to Monday's game

Zach ErtzPhiladelphia Eagles

Zemaiah Vaughn to make the roster

The most likely candidate to get bumped is cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn ... likely would slide through waivers and make it back to the practice squad

Zemaiah VaughnMinnesota Vikings

Jerome Ford to land on the practice squad

1. Elevate Jerome Ford off the practice squad ... Ford has been with the team for just over a week, but it's possible he gets some work already on Sunday.

Jerome FordMinnesota Vikings

Kyle Van Noy to be cut

This Sunday will likely mark Kyle Van Noy's third and final practice squad elevation. League rules allow players three elevations before they need to be officially moved to the 53-man roster, meaning Van Noy will be booting someone off the roster in the coming days.

Kyle Van NoyMinnesota Vikings

Nick Samac — “another possible option to be removed from the 53-man roster”

Another possible option could be backup center Nick Samac, who has also been inactive for back-to-back weeks

Nick SamacMinnesota Vikings

David Njoku — “placed on injured reserve”

The Chargers have not yet placed Kolar and Njoku on injured reserve but when they do, there will be two additional roster spots available

David NjokuLos Angeles Chargers

Charlie Kolar — “placed on injured reserve”

The Chargers have not yet placed Kolar and Njoku on injured reserve but when they do, there will be two additional roster spots available

Charlie KolarLos Angeles Chargers

Tanner Hudson to land on the practice squad

The Bengals likely will activate pass-catching tight end Tanner Hudson from the practice squad to fill the open roster spot.

Tanner HudsonCincinnati Bengals

Kyle Van Noy — “added to the 53-man roster”

Promoting Van Noy to the 53-man roster saves Minnesota from calling him up one game at a time and gives the Vikings a more reliable floor... signing him to the 53-man roster ASAP will only help the Purple and Gold's defensive outlook in the long run.

Kyle Van NoyMinnesota Vikings

Andre Jones Jr. to make the roster

nobody can blame Jones for leaving for the Dolphins, where he'll have a spot on the 53-man roster and a chance for a role that he doesn't have in Buffalo

Andre Jones Jr.Miami Dolphins