NFL Teams Make Roster Cuts Ahead of Season Opener

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The Buffalo Bills have claimed center Gabe Ikard off waivers, bringing their roster to 52 players as they prepare for their season opener against the Indianapolis Colts on September 13. The team also signed several players to their practice squad, including safety Jonathan Meeks and receiver Dezmin Lewis. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos waived running back Montee Ball and center Gino Gradkowski to make room for center James Ferentz and tight end Mitchell Henry, whom they claimed off waivers. The New York Jets claimed safety Ronald Martin off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks, while the Dallas Cowboys acquired running back Christine Michael in a trade from Seattle. The Washington Redskins are considering whether to name Robert Griffin III or Colt McCoy as their backup quarterback for Week 1, with Griffin set to visit a neurologist this week.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Buffalo Bills have claimed center Gabe Ikard off waivers, increasing their roster to 52 players.
  • The Denver Broncos waived running back Montee Ball and center Gino Gradkowski to make room for center James Ferentz and tight end Mitchell Henry.
  • The New York Jets claimed safety Ronald Martin off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks.
  • The Dallas Cowboys acquired running back Christine Michael in a trade from Seattle.
  • The Washington Redskins are considering naming Robert Griffin III or Colt McCoy as their backup quarterback for Week 1.
  • The Redskins will decide after Griffin visits a neurologist early this week.
  • The team's roster moves were made to prepare for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Statistics:

  • 52: The number of players on the Buffalo Bills' roster before claiming Gabe Ikard.
  • 11: The number of tackles safety Ronald Martin had with the Seahawks this summer.
  • 23: The number of tackles safety Rontez Miles had in the preseason with the Jets.
  • 395: The number of rush yards DeMarco Murray averaged per game last season, the highest in the NFL.
  • 2: The number of rounds in which the Cowboys drafted Christine Michael in 2013.
  • 2016: The year in which the Cowboys' 2016 draft pick, acquired in the trade with the Seahawks, will be used.

Sources:

  • The Associated Press
  • CBS Sports
  • ESPN
  • NFL.com
  • Washington Redskins' official website