Browns Practice Squad Update

by James Layton

The Browns announced Thursday, they have re-signed Linebacker Dakota Allen to their Practice Squad. Allen signed a 1-Year Contract with the browns back in June, he was released during the final roster cuts. Allen has spent time during the regular season on both the active roster and practice squad.

Here is their updated practice squad.

  1. WR Daylen Baldwin
  2. WR Mike Harley
  3. C Brock Hoffman
  4. RB John Kelly
  5. TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden
  6. DT Roderick Perry
  7. WR Chester Rogers
  8. DB Herb Miller
  9. OT Tyrone Wheatley
  10. LB Jermaine Carter
  11. LB Sam Kamara
  12. DT Tyeler Davison
  13. TE Miller Forristall
  14. DB Thomas Graham
  15. LB Dakota Allen

Workout Report for Wednesday 10/19

by James Layton

It was a very slow day around the league for tryouts, only five players were brought in for a tryout. Although it was a good day for players to be signed to a practice squad, so far two players have signed.

Let’s get into the tryouts.

Lions
Stanley Berryhill, WR
Antonio Nunn, WR

Packers
Kawaan Baker, WR

Giants
Kendall Sheffield, DB
Andre Smith, LB

Updated Steelers Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Steelers announced Tuesday, they had made three practice squad transactions.

They signed RB Jason Huntley and WR Josh Malone to the practice squad, to make room they released Safety Scott Nelson.

Here is the updated squad.

  1. RB Anthony McFarland Jr
  2. WR Cody White
  3. OL William Dunkle
  4. OL John Leglue
  5. DL Carlos Davis
  6. LB Hamilcar Rashed (Injured)
  7. DB Elijah Riley
  8. LB Chapelle Russell
  9. DT Renell Wren
  10. WR Rod Williams
  11. CB Quincy Williams
  12. DB Mark Gilbert
  13. LB David Anenih
  14. DB Duke Dawson
  15. C Ryan McCollum
  16. RB Jason Huntley
  17. WR Josh Malone

Workout Report for Tuesday 10/18

by James Layton

It was a pretty busy day around the league for players being brought in for visits and tryouts. Fourteen teams hosted players for a tryout. So far nine players that had either a tryout or a visit have signed a practice squad contract.

Let’s get into who had a tryout.

Tryouts

Cardinals
Turner Bernard, LS
Sage Doxtater, OT
Dame Ndiaye, TE
John Ross, WR

Ravens
Tavon Austin, WR
DeSean Jackson, WR

Panthers
Adonis Alexander, DB
DeMarcus Fields, DB
Tim Harris, DB
Gavin Heslop, DB
Jamal Perry, DB
Donte Vaughn, DB

Browns
Aaron Crawford, DT

Broncos
Brandon Johnson, WR

Packers
Jeff Cotton, WR
Ty Fryfogle, WR
Innis Gaines, DB
Steven Montez, QB
Charleston Rambo, WR

Jaguars
Devon Key, DB
David Moore, DT
Deionte Thompson, DB

Dolphins
Nate McCrary, RB
La’Mical Perine, RB
Abram Smith, RB
Antonio Williams, RB

Giants
Lawrence Carger, TE
Korey Cunningham, OT

Jets
Andre Smith, LB

Steelers
Troy Pride, DB

49ers
Ka’dar Hollman, DB
Tre Swilling, DB
Jamar Taylor, DB
David Vereen, DB

Seahawks
Jack Coan, QB
Dai’Jean Dixon, WR
Dazz Newsome, WR
Easop Winston, WR

Titans
Kyron Brown, DB
Pharoh Cooper, WR
Ken Crawley, DB
Michael Griffin, DB
Trayvon Henderson, DB
Steven Parker, DB
Sheldrick Redwine, DB
Chris Steele, DB

Visits

Cardinals
Rodrigo Blankinship, K
Blake Lynch, LB

Seahawks
Vernon Butler, DT

Transaction Report for Monday 10/17

by Barb Layton

This is what happened in the NFL on Monday. There is always so much happening. Let us see what we can learn from this report.

Bills
Released LB Andre Smith

Broncos
Activated S Justin Simmons, DB Michael Ojemudia and TE Greg Dulcich from the IR

Cardinals
Panthers traded WR Robby Anderson to the Cardinals
Activated WR DeAndre Hopkins from the suspended list
Released K Matt Ammendola

Chiefs
Waived DB Dicaprio Bootle

Colts
Signed WR Vyncint Smith and TE Jalen Wydermyer to the practice squad
Released TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart from the practice squad

Dolphins
Released RB ZaQuandre White from the Practice Squad

Jets
Signed OT Mike Remmers to the active roster
Released OL Conor McDermott

Packers
Claimed OL Luke Tenuta off waivers from the Colts

Panthers
Traded WR Robby Anderson to the Cardinals
Signed LB Chandler Wooten off of the Cardinals practice squad

Raiders
Placed CB Nate Hobbs on IR
Signed CB Tevaughn Campbell to the practice squad
Released CB Bryce Cosby from the practice squad

Saints
Waived WR Kawaan Baker

Texans
Designated TE Teagan Quitoriano to return from the IR

Titans
Signed WR CJ Board to Practice Squad
Released WR Josh Gordon from the practice squad
Signed DB Josh Thompson off Jaguars’ practice squad
Placed OLB Ola Adeniyi on IR

Vikings
Activated WR Blake Proehl from the PUP list
Waived S Myles Dorn

Workout Report for Monday 10/18

by James Layton

It was another slow Monday for tryout and workouts. Only seventeen players were brought in for a tryout/visit.

Let’s get into.

Tryouts

Panthers (5)
Spencer Brown, RB
Joel Iyiegbuniwe, LB
Dorian O’Daniel, LB
Delonte Scott, DE
Reaquan Williams, RB

Texans (1)
C.J. Moore, DB

Colts (4)
Jordan Evens, LB
La’Mical Perine, RB
Jalen Richard, RB
Vyncint Smith, WR

Commanders (6)
DeMarcus Fields, DB
Sebastian Gutierrez, OT
Delonte Hood, DB
Devon Key, DB
Ben Petrula, OT
J.R. Reed, DB

Visit

Panthers (1)
Blake Lynch, LB

Draft Prospects Steelers Fans Should Watch

by James Layton

With the 2023 NFL Draft 194 days away. It’s never too early to get to know some of the top players to watch in the coming months. This season has been going like most fan would have expected. But that’s why we need to get a familiar with the players who could be wearing black n’ gold next season.

These are the players that I’ve been watching the past couple of weeks. And are also ones that could have an impact next season on this team.

Let’s get into it.

Penn State
Mitchell Tinsley, WR
Parker Washington, WR
Joey Porter Jr, CB
Curtis Jacobs, LB
KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR
PJ Mustipher, DL

Alabama
Will Anderson Jr, Edge
Henry To’o To’o, LB
Jordan Battle, S
Brian Branch, S
Eli Ricks, CB
Tyler Harrell, WR
Javion Cohen, IOL
Emil Ekiyor Jr, IOL
Tyler Steen, OT
Malachi Moore, CB
Justin Eboigbe, DL
Darrian Dalcourt, IOL
DJ Dales, DL
Chris Braswell, LB

Tennessee
Cedric Tllman, WR
Darnell Wright, OT
Tyler Baron, Edge
Byron Young, Edge

Texas A&M
Antonio Johnson, S
Layden Robinson, IOL
Ainias Smith, WR
Devon Achane, RB
Jaylon Jones, CB
Demani Richardson, S
Myles Jones, CB

Georgia
Keele Ringo, CB
Broderick Jones, OT
Nolan Smith, Edge
Christopher Smith, S
Robert Beal Jr, Edge
Sedrick Van Pran, IOL
Tykee Smith, S
Kenny McIntosh, RB
Warren Ericson, IOL
Ladd McConley, WR

Texas
DeMarvion Overshown, LB
Moro Ojomo, DL
Keondre Coburn, DL
Alfred Collins, DL

Iowa State
Xavier Hutchinson, WR
Will McDonald IV, Edge

USC
Jordan Addison, WR
Andrew Vorhees, IOL
Tull Tuipulotu, DL
Travis Dye, RB
Gary Bryant Jr, WR
Courtland Ford, OT

Michigan
Cornelius Johnson, WR
Mazi Smith, DL
DJ Turner, CB
Ronnie Bell, WR
Blake Corum, RB
Gemon Green, CB
Olusegun Oluwatimi, IOL
Ryan Hyes, OT
RJ Moten, S
Eyabi Anoma, Edge
Roman Wilson, WR

Steelers Players to Watch: Week 6 Vs Buccaneers

by James Layton

This is a big game for the 1-4 Steelers who are looking to turn their season around against the Buccaneers. The Steelers defense is coming into this game pretty beat up, and to go along with that this offense is looking to find their identity.

This is going to be a tough game for the Steelers special teams with 10-15 MPH SSW winds along with 20-25 MPH wind gusts.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense
8 Kenny Pickett, QB
22 Najee Harris, RB
14 George Pickens, WR
18 Diontae Johnson, WR
83 Connor Heyward, TE
61 Mason Cole, C
78 James Daniels, G

Defense
97 Cam Heyward, DE
92 Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE
56 Alex Highsmith, OLB
51 Myles Jack, ILB
42 James Pierre, CB
35 Arthur Maulet, CB
21 Tre Norwood, FS

Special Teams
9 Chris Boswell, K
6 Pressley Harvin III, P
82 Steven Sims, RS

Steelers Injury Report for Week 6 vs. Buccaneers

by James Layton

This is going to be a tough week with all the injuries the steelers have on defense, for them to stop Tom Brady and the Buccaneers offense.

But this week also gives the steelers a chance to what the depth players can do. This is epically a big game for 2nd year defensive linemen Isaiahh Loudermilk, who should be getting a helmet for the first time this season. Loudermilk really showed up big last season as a rookie.

Let’s get into the injury report.

Steelers
Cam Sutton, CB Hamstring Out
Ahkello Witherspoon, CB Hamstring Out
Levi Wallace, CB Concussion Out
Minkah Fitzpatrick, S Knee Out
Pat Freiermith, TE Concussion Out
DeMarvin Leal, DE Knee Out

Buccaneers
Mike Edwards, S Elbow Questionable
Julio Jones, WR Knee Doubtful
Akiem Hicks, DT Foot Out
Sean Murphy-Bunting, CB Quad Out
Logan Ryan, S Foot Out

Chiefs Updated Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Chiefs re-signed Defensive End Benton Whitley to their Practice Squad Friday.

Whitley went undrafted following the 2022 NFL Draft. He later signed with the Rams, who later released him as a part of the final roster cuts.

Whitley’s career stats at Holy Cross. 42 Games, 49 Tackles, 5.5 Sacks, and 1 Forced Fumble.

Here is their updated practice Squad.

  1. S Zayne Anderson
  2. G Mike Celiendo
  3. RB Jerrion Ealy (Suspended)
  4. WR Daurice Fountain
  5. TE Jordan Franks
  6. QB Chris Oladokun
  7. WR Cornell Powell
  8. C Austin Reiter
  9. DT Danny Shelton
  10. LB Cole Christiansen
  11. DB Dicaprio Bootle
  12. LB Elijah Lee
  13. K Matthew Wright
  14. WR Marcus Kemp
  15. WR Chris Conley
  16. RB Wayne Gallman
  17. DE Benton Whitley