NFL Player News

The Bills signed Thompson to their practice squad Wednesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Thompson was signed as an undrafted free agent by Buffalo following the 2023 NFL Draft. He'll now rejoin the team as depth among its pass-catching unit, and he could contribute on special teams at some point in 2023.

The Bills signed Shavers to their practice squad Wednesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Shavers joined Buffalo as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft and couldn't survive roster cuts at the close of preseason. However, he'll remain with the team as depth and could make his debut at some point in 2023.

The Bills signed Ateman to their practice squad Thursday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Ateman signed with the Bills this offseason and spent training camp with the team. He was cut Tuesday but will now be back to provide depth to Buffalo's pass-catching corps. Ateman last recorded an NFL reception in 2019 as a member of the Raiders but put together a solid spring with the XFL's St. Louis Battlehawks.

Ryan was picked up by the Ravens' practice squad Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Ryan was unable to crack the 53-man roster after registering five catches for 46 yards in the preseason. He was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in May and will stay in Baltimore as he continues to work towards an opportunity at the active roster.

Davis was picked up by the Cardinals' practice squad Thursday, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.

Davis was waived by Arizona on Tuesday after failing to make the 53-man roster. His familiarity with the Cardinals' playbook could give him a chance to move up to the active roster this season should a spot open up.

Merritt has a spot on the Saints' initial 53-man roster, Chris Hudgison of KAIT8 reports.

The Saints have lined him up as a running back, wide receiver and return specialist, listing him as a WR on the roster but an RB on the depth chart. A pass-catching role out of the backfield could make sense, especially with Alvin Kamara suspended for the first three games of the season and rookie Kendre Miller bothered by a hamstring injury. Jamaal Williams figures to start and get most of the backfield snaps/touches Week 1 against Tennessee, but there might also be a bit of work available for Merritt and/or Tony Jones (a recent practice-squad addition).

Baccellia was picked up by the Cardinals' practice squad Thursday, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.

Baccellia was unable to break through onto the team's 53-man roster but will remain in Arizona. The second-year pro made eight regular-season appearances as a rookie and should be able to fill in should a spot open for him this season.

Houston was added to the Giants' practice squad Thursday, Michael Elsen of the team's official site reports.

Houston was waived by the Cowboys on Tuesday after spending most of the 2022 season on Dallas' practice squad. He'll work to acclimate himself to the Giants' playbook as he awaits an opportunity to be moved up to the team's active roster.

Fountain was added to the Lions' practice squad Thursday.

Fountain was released by the Bears on Tuesday after spending the majority of the 2022 season on Chicago's practice squad. The 2018 fifth-round pick out of Northern Iowa will remain in the NFC North and look for an opportunity to move up to the Lions' active roster.

Saunders was picked up by the Falcons' practice squad Thursday, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.

Saunders was waived by the Panthers on Saturday after failing to secure a depth spot in a crowded wide receiver room. He'll stay in the NFC South and look to make an impression in Atlanta.