Diontae Johnson is expected to be claimed off waivers on Monday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Schefter listed the Chiefs and Chargers as two potential landing spots. Johnson was waived by the Ravens on Friday.
Sat, Dec 21st 2:53pm EST
By Ari Koslow
The Falcons are expected to release Kirk Cousins before his $10 million roster bonus is due on March 17th. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: There are NFL executives who are expecting Cousins to be released. Michael Penix Jr. is getting his first career start on Sunday and it sounds like he is expected to keep the starting job. Atlanta is likely to cut ties with Cousins before his roster bonus is tie.
The Texans are signing TE Irv Smith Jr. to their active roster. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Smith had been on the practice squad since September. He'll hold a depth role in the tight end room for Houston.
The Cowboys signed Justin Rogers off the Bengals practice squad. (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rogers has yet to appear in a game this season. He'll add depth on the defensive line for Dallas for the rest of the season.
The Saints are signing free agent RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: CEH will get a fresh start with a team in need of running back depth after starting RB Alvin Kamara suffered an adductor injury Sunday. CEH will likely split time with Kendre Miller and Jamaal Williams against the Packers, if Kamara is unable to suit up.
The Colts claimed CB Ambry Thomas off waivers from the 49ers. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas suffered a broken forearm back in the preseason. The Colts will take a chance on him in their secondary.
The Falcons signed Riley Patterson off the Browns practice squad. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Patterson will likely start at kicker for the rest of the season for Atlanta with Younghoe Koo placed on IR.
The Raiders are signing Andre Carter II to their active roster off the Vikings practice squad. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Carter will help add some depth off the edge for Las Vegas after losing Maxx Crosby for the season.
The Bengals signed DE Isaiah Thomas to their practice squad. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas was previously with the Bengals when he was signed by the Lions off their practice squad. He lands back with the Bengals to close the season.
The Eagles signed TE Kevin Foelsch to their practice squad. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Foelsch will add depth to the tight end room for the Eagles to close the season.
The Seahawks released DE DeVere Levelston from their practice squad. (Source: Mike Dugar on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Levelston will look to land in another depth role to close the season.
The Seahawks waived DB Artie Burns. (Source: Mike Dugar on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Burns had been on injured reserve since the middle of October with Seattle.
The Patriots released OG Liam Fornadel from their practice squad. (Source: New England Patriots on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Fornadel will look to land in another situation to end the season.
The Panthers signed LB Jacoby Windmon to their active roster. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Carolina placed LBs Trevin Wallace and Claudin Cherelus on injured reserve. Windmon will hold depth among the linebacker room for the rest of the season.
The Panthers signed WR Dan Chisena to their active roster. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Chisena will hold depth among Panthers wide receivers for the rest of the season.
The Dolphins signed LS Jake McQuaide to their active roster off their practice squad. (Source: Miami Dolphins on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McQuaide will hold depth at long snapper for Miami.
The Dolphins signed Skylar Thompson to their practice squad. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thompson was with Miami earlier in the season, including getting a start. He'll continue to add depth to the Dolphins quarterback room.
The Dolphins signed WR Isaiah McKenzie to their practice squad. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McKenzie lands with Miami after Grant DuBose was placed on the injured reserve list. He'll hold a depth role among Dolphins wide receivers.
The Falcons have named Michael Penix Jr. the starter at quarterback heading into Week 16 against the Giants. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It seemed to be only a matter of time until Kirk Cousins would be benched following his struggles over the past month. The first-round pick out of Washington will get his first chance to start on Sunday. Penix will offer the Falcons offense more upside all-around for Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Darnell Mooney and Kyle Pitts for fantasy managers.
The Arizona Cardinals signed S Budda Baker to a three-year, $54 million contract extension. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The deal includes $30 million guaranteed. The $18 million APY deal is the largest third contract for a safety in NFL history. Baker had been in the middle of trade rumors dating back to last season. The All-Pro will remain with the Cardinals for at least three more years.
