Full Player Moves Summary for the 2016 NFL Season
By Loot, NFL Handicapper, Lootmeister.com
Ever begin the NFL season wondering which players have changed teams? As in any other year, a lot of teams have new players. A lot of us have started the season a bit lost, as the combination of trades, draft picks, and free agent signings is enough to make anyone's head spin. We thought it would be nice to have a 2016 player moves summary to refer to, especially in the preseason, as we are still warming up to the season. Here is a handy 2016 NFL free agent signings summary, in addition to a summary of draft picks for 2016, in addition to a full trade summary. All moves are conveniently separated by team to make it easy for us to hit the ground running come NFL season.
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed RB Alfred Morris, DE Cedric Thornton, Benson Mayowa, and G Joe Looney.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Ezekiel Elliott, Jaylon Smith, Maliek Collins, Charles Taper, Dak Prescott, Anthony Brown, Kavon Frazier, Darius Jackson, and Rico Gathers.
New York Giants
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed CB Janoris Jenkins, DE Olivier Vernon, DT Damon Harrison, LB Keenan Robinson, FB Will Johnson, LB Kelvin Sheppard, RB Bobby Rainey, T Byron Stingily, G Ryan Seymour, and WR BJ Daniels.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Eli Apple, Sterling Shepard, Darian Thompson, BJ Goodson, Paul Perkins, and Jerell Adams.
Also: Justin Tuck and Jon Beason retired.Philadelphia Eagles
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed QB Chase Daniel, G Brandon Brooks, S Rodney McLeod, LB Nigel Bradham, CB Ron Brooks, C Stefen Wisniewski, WR Rueben Randle, WR Chris Givens, and P Ryan Quigley.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Carson Wentz, Isaac Seumalo, Wendell Smallwood, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Blake Countess, Jalen Milles, Alex McAllister, and Joe Walker.
Also: David Molk retired.
Washington Redskins
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed CB Josh Norman, S David Bruton, DE Kendall Reyes, TE Vernon Davis, CB Greg Toler, and LB Terence Garvin.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Josh Doctson, Su'a Cravens, Kendall Fuller, Matthew Ionnadis, Nate Sudfeld, Steven Daniels, and Keith Marshall.
Also: Jason Hatcher retired.
NFC North
Chicago Bears
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed LB Danny Trevathan, T Bobby Massie, LB Jerrell Freeman, DE Akiem Nicks, QB Brian Hoyer, G Ted Larsen, G Manny Ramirez, S Omar Bolden, and LS Aaron Brewer.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Leonard Floyd, Cody Whitehair, Jonathan Bullard, Nick Kwiatowski, Deon Bush, Deiondre' Hall, Jordan Howard, DeAndre Houston-Carter, and Daniel Braverman.
Detroit Lions
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed WR Marvin Jones, CB Johnson Bademosi, S Tavon Wilson, DT Stefan Charles, S Rafael Bush, DE Wallace Gilberry, WR Jeremy Kerley, RB Stevan Ridley, G Geoff Schwartz, CB Darrin Walls, WR Andre Caldwell, and LB Jon Bostic.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Taylor Decker, A'Shawn Robinson, Graham Glasgow, Miles Killebrew, Joe Dahl, Antwione Williams. Jake Ruddock, Anthony Zettel, Jimmy Landes, and Dwayne Washington.
Also: Calvin Johnson and Rashean Mathis retired.
Green Bay Packers
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed TE Jared Cook, and LB Lerentee McCray.
Also: Jermichael Finley, B.J. Raji, and Adrian Coxson retired.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Kenny Clark, Jason Spriggs, Kyler Fackrell, Blake Martinez, Dean Lowry, Trevor Davis, and Kyle Murphy.
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Minnesota Vikings
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed G Alex Boone, LB Emmanuel Lamur, T Andre Smith, S Michael Griffin, LB Travis Lewis, and TE Brian Leonhardt.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Laquon Treadwell, Mackensie Alexander, Willie Beavers, Kentrell Brothers, Moritz, Boehringer, David Morgan, Stephen Weatherly, Jayron Kearse, and Joel Stave.
Also: Jared Allen retired.
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed C Alex Mack, WR Mohamed Sanu, DE Derrick Shelby, QB Matt Schaub, LB Sean Weatherspoon, LB Courtney Upshaw, G Tom Compton, and LB LaRoy Reynolds.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Keanu Neal, Deion Jones, Austin Hooper, De'Vondre Campbell, Wes Schweitzer, and Devin Fuller.
Carolina Panthers
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed DT Paul Soliai, C Gino Gradkowski, and CB Brandon Boykin.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Vernon Butler, James Bradberry, Daryl Worley, Zack Sanchez, and Beau Sandland.
New Orleans Saints
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed TE Coby Fleener, LB James Laurinaitis, LB Craig Robertson, LB Nathan Stupar, and DT Nick Fairley.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Sheldon Rankins, Michael Thomas, Vonn Bell, David Onyemata, and Daniel Lasco.
Also: Jonathan Vilma retired.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed G J.R. Sweezy, DE Robert Ayers, CB Brent Grimes, LB Daryl Smith, CB Josh Robinson, P Bryan Anger, and WR Freddie Martino.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Vernon Hargreaves, Noah Spence, Roberto Aguayo, Ryan Smith, Caleb Benenoch, Davonte Bond, Dan Vitale, Peyton Barber, and Russell Hansbrough.
Also: Logan Mankins retired.
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed S Tyvon Branch and G Evan Mathis. Traded for DE Chandler Jones.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Robert Nkemiche, Brandon Williams, Evan Boehm, Marqui Christian, Cole Toner, Harlan Miller, Amir Carlisle, and Jake Coker.
Also: Mike Leach and Larry Foote retired.
Los Angeles Rams
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed CG Coty Sensabaugh and LB Quinton Coples.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Jared Goff, Tyler Higbee, Pharoh Cooper, Temarrick Hemingway, Josh Forrest, and Mike Thomas.
San Francisco 49ers
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed G Zane Beadles and QB Thaddeus Lewis.
Draft Picks/Rookies: DeForest Buckner, Joshua Garnett, Will Redmond, Rashard Robinson, Ronald Blair, John Theus, Fahn Cooper, Jeff Driskel, Kelvin Taylor, Aaron Burbridge, and Prince Charles Iworah.
Also: Brandon Lloyd retired.
Seattle Seahawks
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed T J'Marcus Webb, DE Chris Clemons, DT Sealver Siliga, T Bradley Sowell, CB Brandon Browner, DE Tavaris Barnes, and TE Brandon Williams.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Germaine Ifedi, Jarran Reed, CJ Prosise, Nick Vannett, Rees Odhiambo, Quinton Jefferson, Alex Collins, Joey Hunt, Kenny Lawler, Zac Brooks, and Tre Madden, Tanner McEvoy, and Trevone Boykin.
Also: Marshawn Lynch and Ricardo Lockette retired.
AFC East
Buffalo Bills
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed LB Zach Brown, G Fernando Velasco, LB Lorenzo Alexander, S Colt Alexander, CB Sterling Moore, CB Corey White, S Robert Blanton, and TE Jim Dray.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Shaq Lawson, Reggie Raglund, Adophus Washington, Cardale Jones, Jonathan Williams, Kolby Listenbee, Kevon Seymour, and Glenn Grokowski.
Also: Percy Harvin and A.J. Tarpley retired.
Miami Dolphins
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed S Isa Abdul-Quddus, DE Andre Branch, G Kraig Urbik, G Jermon Bushrod, T Sam Young, TE MarQueis Gray, and DE Jason Jones. Traded for LB Kiko Alonso and CB Byron Maxwell.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Laremy Tunsil, Xavien Howard, Kenyan Drake, Leonte Carroo, Jakeem Grant, Jordan Lucas, Brandon Doughty, and Thomas Duarte.
New England Patriots
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed LB Shea McClellin, TE Clay Harbor, DE Chris Long, DT Terrance Knighton, DT Marcus Kuhn, WR Nate Washington, RB Donald Brown, LB Roman Humber, CB EJ Biggers, Chris Hogan, and DE Frank Kearse. Traded for TE Martellus Bennett and G Jonathan Cooper.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Cyrus Jones, Joe Thuney, Jacoby Brissett, Vincent Valentine, Malcolm Mitchell, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Elandon Roberts, Ted Karras, Devin Lucien, and DJ Foster.
Also: Jerod Mayo and Reggie Wayne retired.
New York Jets
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed RB Matt Forte, DT Steve McLendon, RB Khiry Robinson, LB Bruce Carter, WR Jeremy Ross, and CB Darryl Morris. Traded for Ryan Clady.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Darron Lee, Christian Hackenberg, Jordan Jenkins, Juston Burris, Brandon Shell, Lac Edwards, Charone Peake, and Jalin Marshall.
Also: D'Brickashaw Ferguson retired.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed S Eric Weddle, WR Mike Wallace, TE Benjamin Watson, an CB Jerraud Powers.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Ronnie Stanley, Kamalei Correa, Bronson Kaufasi, Tavon Young, Chris Moore, Alex Lewis, Willie Henry, Kenneth Dixon, Matt Judon, Keenan Reynolds, and Maurice Canady.
Cincinnati Bengals
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed WR Brandon LaFell, LB Karlos Dansby, and S Taylor Mays.
Draft Picks/Rookies: William Jackson, III., Tyler Boyd, Nick Vigil, Andrew Billings, Christian Westerman, Cody Core, and Clayton Fejedelem.
Cleveland Browns
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed QB Robert Griffin III, LB Demario Davis, G Alvin Bailey, S Rahim Moore, Jamar Taylor, and LB Justin Tuggle.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Corey Coleman, Emmanuel Ogbah, Carl Nassib, Shon Coleman, Cody Kessler, Joe Schobert, Ricardo Louis, Derrick Kindred, Seth Devalve, Jordan Payton, Spencer Drango, Rashard Higgins, Trey Caldwell, and Scooby Wright.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed TE Ladarius Green, T Ryan Harris, LB Steven Johnson, and DT Ricardo Mathews.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Artie Burns, Sean Davis, Javon Hargrave, Jerald Hawkins, Travis Freeney, Demarcus Ayers, and Tyler Matakevich.
Also: Heath Miller retired.
AFC South
Houston Texans
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed QB Brock Osweiler, G Jeff Allen, RB Lamar Miller, C Tony Bergstrom, and CB Antonio Allen.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Will Fuller, Nick Martin, Braxton Miller, Tyler Ervin, KJ Dillon, and DJ Reader.
Indianapolis Colts
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed CB Patrick Robinson, QB Scott Tolzien, RB Jordan Todman, RB Robert Turbin, WR Brian Tyms, and T Mitchell Van Dyk.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Ryan Kelly, TJ Green, LeRaven Clark, Hassan Ridgeway, Antonio Morrison, Joe Haeg, Trevor Bates, and Austin Blythe.
Also: Matt Hasselbeck retired.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed DE Malik Jackson, T Kelvin Beachum, S Tashaun Gipson, RB Chris Ivory, P Brad Nortman, C Mackenzy Bernadeau, and DT Bjoern Werner.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Jalen Ramsey, Myles Jack, Yannick Ngakoue, Sheldon Day, Tyrone Holmes, Branden Allen, Jonathan Woodard, and Max Wittek.
Also: Tanner Hawkinson retired.
Tennessee Titans
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Jack Conklin, Kevin Dodd, Austin Johnson, Derrick Henry, Kevin Byard, Tajae Sharpe, LeShaun Sims, Sebastian Tretola, Aaron Wallace, and Kalan Reed. Traded for DeMarco Murray.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Signed C Ben Jones, WR Rishard Matthews, LB Sean Spence, S Rashad Johnson, QB Matt Cassel, and CB Antwon Blake.
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AFC West
Denver Broncos
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed T Russell Okung, T Donald Stephenson, DE Jared Crick, and TE Garrett Graham. Traded for QB Mark Sanchez.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Paxton Lynch, Adam Gotsis, Juston Simmons, Devontae Booker, Connor McGovern, Andy Janovich, Will Parks, and Riley Dixon.
Also: Peyton Manning and Tyler Polumbus retired.
Kansas City Chiefs
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed T Mitchell Schwartz and LB Andy Malumba.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Chris Jones, KeiVerae Russell, Parker Ehinger, Eric Murray Demarcus Robinson, Kevin Hogan, Tyreek Hill, DJ White, Dadi Nicolas, and Mitch Mathews.
Also: Mike DeVito and Hasain Abdullah retired.
Oakland Raiders
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed CB Sean Smith, G Kelechi Osemele, LB Bruce Irvin, S Reggie Nelson, S Brynden Trawick, LB Daren Bates, S Andrew East,and DE Damontre Moore.Draft Picks/Rookies: Karl Joseph, Jihad Ward, Shilique Calhoun, Connor Cook, DeAndre Washington Cory James, Vadal Alexander, and Max McCaffrey.
San Diego Chargers
Free Agent Acquisitions and Trades: Signed WR Travis Benjamin, CB Casey Hayward, DT Brandon Mebane, S Dwight Lowery, TE Jeff Cumberland, and G Matt Slauson.
Draft Picks/Rookies: Joey Bosa, Hunter henry, Max Tuerk, Joshua Perry, Jatavis Brown, Drew Kaser, Derek Watt, Donavan Clark, Tyler Johnstone, and Mike Bercovici.
