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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, May 9

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

SIGNINGS

  • WR Tejhaun Palmer (No. 191 overall pick) signed his rookie contract.
  • OT Christian Jones (No. 162 overall) signed his rookie contract.
  • LB Xavier Thomas (No. 138 overall) signed his rookie contract.
  • CB Jaden Davis (No. 226 overall) signed his rookie contract.

OTHER NEWS

  • DL Kehinde Oginni was designated as an international player for the 2024 season, which means he won't count against Atlanta's 90-man offseason roster and will be eligible to fill a 17th practice squad spot.

SIGNINGS

SIGNINGS

  • QB Austin Reed of Western Kentucky was among nine undrafted free agents signed by the Bears on Thursday.

ROSTER CUTS

  • OG Dawson Deaton was waived with a failed physical designation, per the transaction wire.

SIGNINGS

  • DE Spencer Waege was claimed off waivers, per the transaction wire.


ROSTER CUTS

TRADES

  • WR Ben Skowronek has been acquired via trade with the Rams in exchange for a late-round pick swap in 2026, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported, sources. The Texans will send a 2026 sixth-round pick for Skowronek and a 2026 seventh-rounder, per Rapoport.

SIGNINGS

SIGNINGS

TRADES

  • WR Ben Skowronek is being traded to the Texans for a late-round pick swap in 2026, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. The Rams will send Skowronek and a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange for Houston's 2026 sixth-rounder. Rapoport had reported earlier on Thursday that the Rams were expected to release Skowronek.

SIGNINGS

  • QB Spencer Rattler, the No. 150 overall pick, signed his rookie contract.
  • OT Taliese Fuaga, the No. 14 overall pick, signed his four-year rookie contract.
  • LB Jaylan Ford, the No. 175 overall pick, signed his rookie contract.

SIGNINGS

SIGNINGS

JERSEY NUMBERS

  • QB Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick, will were jersey No. 5, which was previously worn by Pro Bowl punter Tress Way. Way announced the number change Thursday night.

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