The New Orleans Saints announced they have signed 15 undrafted free agents to the roster.  The full list includes:  Oklahoma State DE Nathan Latu TCU S Millard Bradford Idaho WR Jermaine Jackson Minnesota DT Kyler Baugh Vanderbilt P Matthew Hayball Colorado State TE Dallin Holker Yale WR Mason Tipton Slippery Rock WR Kyle Sheets Boston College G Kyle Hergel Pittsburgh State CB Rico Payton South Dakota State LB Isaiah Stalbird SE Missouri St DB Lawrence Johnson LA Lafayette RB Jacob Kibodi Tulane C Sincere Haynesworth Nebraska G Nouri Nouili Holker, 24, started his career at BYU be ..read more

Falcons The Falcons stunned the world on Thursday by taking QB Michael Penix Jr. at pick No. 8 in the draft after giving QB Kirk Cousins a massive deal in free agency. Cousins’ agent Mike McCartney mentioned they were stunned to see Atlanta make the selection. “Yes, it was a big surprise,” McCartney said, via NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “We had no idea this was coming. The truth is the whole league had no idea this was coming. We go not heads up. Kirk got a call from the Falcons when they were on the clock. That was the first we heard. It never came up in any conversation.” Panthers Panthers ..read more

Falcons The NFL recently announced they won’t conclude their investigation into the Falcons’ possible tampering violation before signing Kirk Cousins, meaning they will not be at risk of losing a draft pick this year. GM Terry Fontenot said they’ve been fully cooperative with the NFL and will continue working with them in their investigation.  “The league has been very communicative with us and throughout the whole process,” Fontenot said, via Charles Odum of the Associated Press. “I really appreciate them. We’ve obviously cooperated and provided them all the information. Again, not reall ..read more

Buccaneers According to Tony Pauline, the Buccaneers are viewed as a “perfect fit” for Missouri DL Darius Robinson. Falcons Interestingly enough, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer mentions the Falcons as a possible “curveball quarterback team” in the draft. The Falcons reportedly worked out Washington QB Michael Penix Jr and had a visit lined up with Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy that was later canceled. Taking a quarterback right after signing Kirk Cousins would be surprising, but Breer says this would give them the flexibility to sit the new guy for two to three years like the Packers did wit ..read more

Saints’ veteran OT James Hurst announced on Instagram that he’s retiring from the NFL on Tuesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Hurst (@james_w_hurst) Hurst, 32, originally signed on with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina back in 2014. He agreed to a one-year deal through 2016 before later signing a four-year, $17.5 million extension with the Ravens that included $8 million guaranteed back in 2017.  Hurst was entering the third year of his contract and set to earn a base salary of $4 million in 2020 when Baltimore released him. He later s ..read more

Falcons The Falcons officially placed Matt Ryan on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday, per Aaron Wilson.  Falcons GM Terry Fontenot on the upcoming draft: “When we talk about best player available, it’s the best player available for us. The key is not reaching for needs. … Today’s surplus is tomorrow’s necessity. Tomorrow can be August in this league.” (Josh Kendall) Panthers Panthers GM Dan Morgan said the team is emphasizing players who bring a mental edge to the game and want to be the best at their craft. “I think when me and Dave were talking about the type of player that we want ..read more

Buccaneers Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer mentions a cornerback or Penn State DE Chop Robinson as logical targets for the Buccaneers in the first round with the No. 26 pick.  However, ESPN’s Jordan Reid says there’s a real chance Robinson isn’t available, as he’s heard mid-Round 1 love from evaluators for Robinson.  Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline has also heard that Robinson won’t last past the middle part of the first round and a lot of teams are high on him.  Falcons Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer does not expect the Falcons to draft a quarterback with the No. 8 pick ..read more

Buccaneers Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum told reporters he plans on “taking calculated chances”  this season to become a game-changing playmaker as CB Carlton Davis departed for the Lions in free agency. “Becoming a playmaker,” McCollum said, via Pewter Report. “In college, I was always known for getting my hands on footballs and making plays, whether it be forcing fumbles or interceptions. That’s the next part of my game, to start making those big plays.” Jason La Canfora says that NFL executives he’s spoken to expect the Buccaneers to be among the teams interested in offensive ..read more

49ers Signed WR Trent Taylor Browns Placed WR Rashard Higgins, LB Christian Kirksey, and OT Justin Murray on the retired list Cowboys Signed RB Royce Freeman Raiders Received a roster exemption for international DE David Ebuka Aghoa Saints Received a roster exemption for international K Charlie Smyth Seahawks Placed P Jon Ryan on the retired list The post NFL Transactions: Wednesday 4/17 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co ..read more

Bengals Re-signed ERFA LS Cal Adomitis Re-signed LB Joe Bachie Broncos Signed DT Angelo Blackson Browns Re-signed DE Sam Kamara Waived G Drew Forbes Buccaneers Re-signed DL William Gholston Signed OL Lorenz Metz Received roster exemption for international OL Lorenz Metz Cardinals Received roster exemption for international TE Bernhard Wilson Colts Signed DT DeForest Buckner to two-year, $46M extension Commanders Released LS Tucker Addington Eagles Signed WR DeVonta Smith to three-year, $75M extension Giants Re-signed RFA DB Nick McCloud Jaguars Signed international TE Patric ..read more