College Games to Watch Week 1

By Barb Layton

College football season has arrived again for another year. There are so many things we can enjoy about football and especially the rivalries of the different conferences.

So, let’s get started on seeing some of these games.

Thursday, 8/31
Kent State@ UCF 7:00
Nebraska@ Minnesota 8:00

Friday, 9/1
Central Michigan@ Michigan State 7:00
Louisville@ Georgia Tech 7:30

Saturday, 9/2
Colorado@ TCU 12:00
Ball State@ Kentucky 12:00
New Mexico@ Texas A&M 7:00
West Virginia@ Penn State 7:30

Sunday, 9/3
LSU@ Florida State 7:30

Monday, 9/4
Clemson @ Duke 8:00

NFL Transaction Report 8/31

By Barb Layton

49ers
Signed DL Austin Bryant and DL Kerry Hyder
Placed DL Robert Beal and WR Danny Gray on IR
Signed K Matthew Wright

Bears
Signed QB Nathan Peterman and WR/PR Trent Taylor to the active roster
Placed OL Teven Jenkins and Doug Kramer on IR
Signed Dl Deslin Alexandre, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Bill Murray and K John Parker Romo to the PS

Bengals
Signed RB Demetric Felton to the practice squad

Bills
Signed QB Shane Buechele to the practice squad

Broncos
Re-signed DL Mike Purcell, CB Fabien Moreau and OT Quinn Bailey to the active roster
Placed CB K’Waun Williams, S PJ Locke and OT Alex Palczewski on IR

Browns
Re-signed DT Maurice Hurst
Placed LB Jordan Kunasyck on IR

Buccaneers
signed RB Patrick Laird and DL Patrick O’Connor to the practice squad

Chargers
signed WR Alex Erickson to the practice squad

Colts
Re-signed WR Isaiah McKensie
Signed DE Jacob Martin
Signed TE Jalani Woods, CB Darren Hall and TE Johnny Lampkin to the practice squad
Released LB Donavan Mutin from the practice squad

Commanders
Placed DE Efe Obada and DT Phidarian Mathis on IR
Signed LB Jabril Cox to the practice squad
Re-signed C Tyler Larsen DT Abdullah Anderson

Dolphins
Placed CB Jalen Ramsey, OL Robert Jones and RB Jeff Wilson on IR
Re-signed CB Justin Bethel, TE Tyler Kroft and CB Parry Nickerson
Signed RB Darrynton Evans to the practice squad

Eagles
Signed DT Thomas Booker, T Le’Raven Clark and CB Tiawan Mullen to the practice squad

Falcons
Signed OL Josh Miles and WR CJ Saunders to the practice squad

Giants
Waived DB Zyon Gilbert
released DB Gerron Green and T Tyre Phillips from the practice squad
Signed TE Tyree Jackson, G Jalen Mayfield, DB Kaleb Hayes, WR Dennis Houston and T Jaylon Thomas to the practice squad

Jaguars
Placed DT Davon Hamilton and OL Cooper Hodges on IR
Signed OL Blake Hance and DE Angelo Blackson to the active roster
Signed DL Esezi Otomewo, DL Tommy Togiai, TE Josh Pederson and S Ayo Oyeiola to the practice squad

Jets
Re-signed P Thomas Morstead and FB Nick Bawden
Placed T Carter Warren and TE Kenny Yeboah on IR
Signed Dl Jayln Holmes, RB Xazavian Valaday, OL Jason Poe, LB Marcelino McCray-Ball, and S Tyreque Jones to the practice squad

Lions
Signed WR Daurice Fountain and DE Raymond Johnson to the practice squad
Placed LB Julien Okwara on IR
Signed RB Craig Reynolds to the active roster
Signed QB David Blough, DL Quinton Bohanna, RB Zonovan Knight and G Michael Niese to the practice squad

Packers
Signed LS Matt Orzech
Placed T Luke Tenuta on IR
Signed LB Kristian Welch to the practice squad

Panthers
Placed TE Stephen Sullivan on IR

Patriots
Claimed QB Matt Corral off waiver from the Panthers

Raiders
signed WR Marquez Callaway to the practice squad
Released Devin Ross

Rams
Signed K Brett Maher to the practice squad

Ravens
Signed QB Josh Johnson, CB Kevon Seymour and DE Brent Urban
Placed RB Keaton Mitchell, CB Pepe Williams and OLB Malike Hamm on IR
Signed NT Bravvion Roy to the practice squad

Saints
Released RB Ellis Merriweather and LB Ty Summers from the practice squad
Signed RB Tony Jones and RB Jordan Mims to the practice squad

Steelers
Signed CB Desmond King
Signed OL Kellen Diesch, OL Joey Fisher and WR Simi Fehoko to the practice squad

Texans
Signed WR Steven Sims to the practice squad
Re-signed RB Mike Boone and LB Cory Littleton
Signed C/G Michael Deiter,G Deiter Eiselen and WR Lance McCutcheon to the practice squad
Placed P Cameron Johnston and C/G Juice Scruggs on IREDGE Trevis Gipson and OL Corey Levin to the active roster

Titans
Signed EDGE Trevis Gipson and OL Corey Levin to the active roster
Placed WR Kyle Phillips on IR
Released OL Justin Murray
Signed K Cade York to the practice squad
Released OLB Sam Okuayinonu from the practice squad

Vikings
Signed LB Nick Vigil, OL Henry Bryd, OL Hakeem Adeniji and OL Tyrese Robinson to the practice squad

NFL Practice Squad Tracker

by James Layton

It’s that time of the year. Teams are starting to sign players to their Practice Squad, and soon games will start.

Let’s get into the practice squads.

49ers

  1. Alex Barrett, DL
  2. Jack Colletto, FB
  3. Chris Conley, WR
  4. Marlon Davidson, DL
  5. Troy Fumagalli, TE
  6. Alfredo Gutierrez, OL (International)
  7. Brian Hill, RB
  8. Qwuantezz Knight, CB
  9. Corey Luciano, OL
  10. Tay Martin, WR
  11. T.Y. McGill, DL
  12. Curtis Robinson, LB
  13. Willie Snead IV, WR
  14. Tre Swilling, CB
  15. Leroy Watson IV, OL
  16. Isaiah Winstead, WR

Bears

  1. Micah Baskerville, LB
  2. Travis Bell, DL
  3. Robert Burns, FB
  4. Stephen Carlson, TE
  5. Aviante Collins, OL
  6. DeMarquis Gates, LB
  7. Jalen Harris, DL
  8. Roy Mbaeteka, OL
  9. Greg Stroman Jr, DB
  10. Nsimba Webster, WR
  11. Kendall Williamson, DB
  12. Bill Murray, OL

Bengals

  1. Dominique Davis, DT
  2. Allan George, CB
  3. Nate Gilliam, C
  4. Jeff Gunter, DE
  5. Shaka Heyward, LB
  6. Tanner Hudson, TE
  7. Shedrick Jackson, WR
  8. Sidney Jones IV, CB
  9. Jaxson Kirkland, G
  10. Kwamie Lassiter II, WR
  11. Stanley Morgan, WR
  12. Tyler Murray, LB
  13. Michael J. Thomas, S
  14. Will Grier, QB

Bills

  1. Eli Ankou, DT
  2. Kyron Brown, CB
  3. Richard Gouraige, OT
  4. Ja’Marcus Ingram, CB
  5. Andy Isabella, WR
  6. Kevin Jarvis, G
  7. Greg Mancz, G/C
  8. Tyrell Shavers, WR
  9. Bryan Thompson, WR
  10. Kendal Vickers, DE
  11. Joel Wilson, TE

Broncos

  1. Tyler Badie, RB
  2. Dwayne Washington, RB
  3. Ben DiNucci, QB
  4. Art Green, CB
  5. Marcus Haynes, OLB
  6. Jordan Jackson, DL
  7. Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi, DL
  8. Demontrey Jacobs, OT
  9. Devon Key, DB
  10. P.J. Mustipher, DT
  11. Will Sherman, G
  12. Michael Bandy, WR
  13. Lil’Jordan Humphrey, WR
  14. Tyler Lancaster, NT

Browns

  1. Lorenzo Burns, CB
  2. Jaelon Darden, WR
  3. Michael Dunn, G
  4. Hassan Hall, RB
  5. Trysten Hill, DT
  6. Sam Kamara, DE
  7. Tanner McCalister, S
  8. Zaire Mitchell-Paden, TE
  9. Lonnie Phelps, DE
  10. Charlie Thomas III, LB
  11. Isaiah Thomas, DE
  12. Austin Watkins, WR
  13. Lucas Havrisik, K
  14. Alex Letherwood, OT
  15. PJ Williams, QB

Buccaneers

  1. Brandon Bouyer-Randle, LB
  2. C.J. Brewer, DL
  3. Silas Dzansi, OL
  4. Luke Haggard, OL
  5. Keenan Isaac, CB
  6. Cephus Johnson III, WR
  7. Richard Lecounte III, S
  8. Ryan Miller, WR
  9. David Moore, WR
  10. Raiqwon O’Neal, OL
  11. Jose Ramirez, OLB
  12. J.J. Russell, LB
  13. Tanner Taula, TE
  14. John Wolford, QB

Cardinals

  1. Andre Baccellia, WR
  2. Eric Banks, OL
  3. Jackson Barton, OL
  4. Aaron Brewer, LS
  5. Andre Chachere, CB
  6. Corey Clement, RB
  7. Kaden Davis, LS
  8. Jeff Driskel, QB
  9. Hayden Howerton, OL
  10. Bobby Price, DB
  11. Bernhard Seikovits, TE (International)
  12. Quavian White, DB

Chargers

  1. Brevin Allen, OLB
  2. Zack Bailey, OT
  3. Terrell Bynum, WR
  4. Jerrod Clark, DL
  5. Christian Covington, DL
  6. Keelan Doss, WR
  7. Max Duggan, QB
  8. Alex Erickson, WR
  9. Andrew Farmer, OLB
  10. Hunter Kampmoyer, TE
  11. C.J. Okoye, DL
  12. Austen Pleasants, G/T

Chiefs

  1. Ekow Boye-Doe, CB
  2. Deon Bush, S
  3. Matt Bushman, TE
  4. Cole Christiansen, LB
  5. Matt Dickerson, DT
  6. Truman Jones, DE
  7. Darian Kinnard, OT
  8. Chris Oladokun, QB
  9. La’Mical Perine, RB
  10. Cornell Powell, WR
  11. Deneric Prince, RB
  12. Austin Reiter, C
  13. Danny Shelton, G
  14. Reese Taylor, CB
  15. Chris Williams, DT
  16. Chukwuebuka Godrick, OT (International)

Colts

  1. Liam Anderson, QB
  2. Kenny Black, WR
  3. Marcel Babo, TE
  4. Donavan Mutin, DT
  5. Caleb Sampson, CB
  6. Mike Strachan, WR
  7. Jason Huntley, RB
  8. D.J. Montgomery, RB
  9. Isaac Tryle-Stuart, LB
  10. Kevin Toliver, CB
  11. Al-Quan Muhammad, S
  12. Racey McMath, WR

Commanders

  1. Alex Akingbulu, OT
  2. Kazmeir Allen, WR
  3. Alex Armah, TEFB
  4. William Bradley-King, DE
  5. Mason Brooks, G
  6. Terrell Burgess, S
  7. Tariq Castro-Fields, CB
  8. Jake Fromm, QB
  9. Derrick Gore, RB
  10. De’Jon Harris, LB
  11. Jaryd Jones-Smith, OT
  12. Nolan Laufenberg, C
  13. Benning Potoa’e, DT
  14. Brycen Tremayne, WR
  15. Nick Whiteside, CB
  16. Jabril Cox, LB

Cowboys

  1. Earl Bostick, OT
  2. Josh Butler, CB
  3. Jalen Cropper, WR
  4. Malik Davis, RB
  5. Princeton Fant, TE
  6. C.J. Goodwin, CB
  7. Brock Hoffman, C
  8. Milik Jefferson, LB
  9. Durrell Johnson, DE
  10. Tyron Johnson, WR
  11. Sean McKeon, TE
  12. Sheldrick Redwine, DB
  13. Alex Taylor-Prioleau, OT
  14. Tyrus Wheat, DE
  15. Sean Harlow, OL

Dolphins

  1. Ethan Bonner, CB
  2. Randy Charlton, DE
  3. Tanner Conner, TE
  4. Cameron Goode, LB
  5. Da’Shawn Hand, DT
  6. Alexander Johnson, LB
  7. Braylon Sanders, WR
  8. Alama Uluave, OL
  9. Chasen Hines, G
  10. Joshua Kalu, S

Eagles

  1. Devon Allen, WR
  2. Joseph Ngata, WR
  3. Britain Covey, WR
  4. Brady Russell, TE
  5. Arryn Siposs, P
  6. Julian Good-Jones, OL
  7. Brett Toth, OL
  8. Tarron Jackson, DE
  9. Ben Van Sumeren, LB
  10. Kyron Johnson, LB
  11. Greg Ward, WR
  12. Tristin McCollum, S
  13. Mekhi Garner, WR

Falcons

  1. Micah Abernathy, DB
  2. Natrone Brooks, DB
  3. Justin Shaffer, OL
  4. Timmy Horne, DL
  5. Godwin Igwebuike, RB
  6. LaCale London, DL
  7. Matthew Sexton, WR
  8. Tyler Vrabel, OL
  9. Barry Wesley, OL
  10. Andre Smith, LB
  11. Parker Hesse, TE
  12. Tucker Fisk, TE
  13. Xavier Malone, WR
  14. Kemoko Turay, DL

Giants

  1. Ryder Anderson, DL
  2. Gemon Green, CB
  3. Dyontae Johnson, LB
  4. Tyree Jackson, TE
  5. Tyre Phillips, G/T
  6. Jashaun Corbin, RB
  7. Cole Beasley, WR
  8. Tommy DeVito, QB
  9. Dennis Houston, WR
  10. Alex Cook, S
  11. Darrian Beavers, DE
  12. Oshane Ximines, LB
  13. Tomon Fox, LB
  14. Ryan Jones, TE
  15. Amani Oruwariye, CB

Jaguars

  1. Chandler Brewer, OL
  2. D.J. Coleman, OLB
  3. Coy Cronk, OL
  4. De’Shaan Dixon, DL
  5. Erick Hallett II, CB
  6. Dequan Jackson, LB
  7. Derek Parish, TE
  8. Nathan Rourke, QB
  9. Darryl Williams, OL
  10. Seth Williams, WR
  11. Tevaughn Campbell, CB
  12. Snoop Conner, RB
  13. Jacob Harris, WR
  14. Tommy Togiai, DT

Jets

  1. Tim Boyle, QB
  2. Zach Kuntz, TE
  3. Adam Pankey, OL
  4. Tenzel Smart, DL
  5. Marquiss Spencer, DL
  6. Samuel Eguavoen, LB
  7. Caleb Johnson, LB
  8. Trey Dean, S
  9. Craig James, CB
  10. Nehemiah Shelton, CB

Lions

  1. Maurice Alexander, WR
  2. Kayode Awosika, G
  3. Michael Badgley, K
  4. Dylan Drummond, WR
  5. Connor Galvin, OT
  6. Brondon Joseph, S
  7. Chase Lucas, CB
  8. Trevor Nowaske, LB
  9. Chris Smith, DL
  10. Max Pircher, OT
  11. Zonovan “Bam” Knight, RB

Packers

  1. Austin Allen, TE
  2. Corey Ballentine, CB
  3. Keshawn Banks, LB
  4. Grant Dubose, WR
  5. James Empey, C
  6. Innis Gaines, S
  7. Alex McGough, QB
  8. Bo Melton, WR
  9. Arron Mosby, LB
  10. Kenneth Odumegwu, LB
  11. Henry Pearson, FB
  12. Benny Sapp III, S
  13. Chris Slayton, DL
  14. Patrick Taylor, RB
  15. Kadeem Telfort, OT
  16. Kiondre Thomas, CB

Panthers

  1. Justin McCray, OL
  2. Deonte Brown, OL
  3. J.D. DiRenzo, OL
  4. Spencer Brown, RB
  5. Raequan Williams, DL
  6. Taylor Stallworth, DL
  7. Eku Leota, OLB
  8. Jordan Thomas, OLB
  9. Eric Rowe, S
  10. Stantley Thomas-Oliver III, CB
  11. Mark Milton, S

Patriots

  1. Bailey Zappe, QB
  2. Thyrick Pitts, WR
  3. Andrew Stueber, OL
  4. Malik Cunningham, QB
  5. Joshuah Bledsoe, S
  6. Corliss Waitman, P
  7. Jeremiah Pharms, DL
  8. Joshuah Bledsoe, S
  9. Kody Russey, OL
  10. Ty Montgomery, WR/RB
  11. Calvin Munson, LB
  12. Kevin Harris, RB
  13. Joe Giles-Harris, LB
  14. Matt Sokol, TE

Raiders

  1. Matthew Butler, DT
  2. McClendon Curtis, G
  3. Cole Fotheringham, TE
  4. Jaydon Grant, S
  5. Tyler Hall, CB
  6. Kana’i Mauga, LB
  7. Sincere McCormick, RB
  8. Netane Muti, G
  9. Isaac Rochell, DE
  10. Devin Ross, WR
  11. John Samuel Shenker, TE
  12. Sam Webb, CB
  13. Antoine Wesley, WR

Rams

  1. A.J. Arcuri, OL
  2. Logan Bruss, OL
  3. Marquise Copeland, DT
  4. Royce Freeman, RB
  5. Tanner Ingle, DB
  6. Tyler Johnson, WR
  7. Nikola Kalinic, TE
  8. Mike McAllister, OLB
  9. Cameron McCutcheon, DB
  10. Grant Miller, OL
  11. Troy Reeder, LB
  12. Brett Rypein, QB
  13. Xavier Smith, WR
  14. Keir Thomas II, OLB
  15. Austin Trammell, WR

Ravens

  1. Laquon Treadwell, WR
  2. Jeremy Lucien DB
  3. Ben Mason, FB/TE
  4. Tykeem Doss, OL
  5. Tashawn Manning, OL
  6. Rayshad Nichols, DT
  7. Owen Wright, RB
  8. Josh Ross, ILB
  9. Travis Vokolek, TE
  10. Anthony Brown, QB
  11. Jeremiah Moon, OLB
  12. Sam Mustipher, C
  13. Sean Ryan, WR

Saints

  1. Jonathan Abram, S
  2. Lynn Bowden, WR
  3. Ryan Connelly, LB
  4. Shaquan Davis, WR
  5. Mark Evans II, OL
  6. Jack Heflin, DL
  7. Anthony Johnson, DB
  8. Jontre Kirklin, WR
  9. Tommy Kraemer, G
  10. Niko Lalos, DE
  11. Ellis Merriweather, RB
  12. Storm Norton, OT
  13. Anfernee Orji, LB
  14. Kyle Phillips, DE
  15. Jaylon Smith, LB
  16. Ty Summers, LB

Seahawks

  1. Holton Ahlers, QB
  2. Levi Bell, OLB
  3. Lance Boykin, CB
  4. Artie Burns, CB
  5. Greg Eiland, OT
  6. Matthew Gotel, NT
  7. Joey Hunt, C
  8. Cade Johnson, WR
  9. Bryant Koback, RB
  10. Matt Landers, WR
  11. Tyler Mabry, TE
  12. Patrick O’Connell, LB
  13. Ty Okada, S
  14. SaRodorick Thompson, RB
  15. Easop Winston Jr, WR

Steelers

  1. Anthony Brown, CB
  2. Luq Barcoo, CB
  3. Greg Bell, RB
  4. Breiden Fehoko, NT
  5. Johnathan Marshall, DL
  6. Dez Fitzpatrick, DL
  7. David Perales, LB
  8. Trenton Thompson, S
  9. Rodney Williams, TE

Texans

  1. Khalil Davis, DL
  2. Austin Deculus, OL
  3. Jacobi Francis, DB
  4. Ali Gaye, DL
  5. Brandon Hill, OL
  6. Johnny Johnson, WR
  7. Dalton Keene, TE
  8. Jimmy Morrisey, C
  9. Derek Rivers, DL
  10. Day Odeleye, DL (International)
  11. Steven Sims Jr, WR
  12. Garrett Wallow, LB
  13. Ty Zentner, P

Titans

  1. Chance Campbell, LB
  2. Shyheim Carter, DB
  3. Eric Garror, DB
  4. Tre’Shaun Harrison, WR
  5. Mason Kinsey, WR
  6. Armani Marsh, DB
  7. T.K. McLendon, DE
  8. John Ojukwu, OT
  9. Sam Okuayinonu, DE
  10. Kyle Peko, DT
  11. Andrew Rupcich, OT
  12. Thomas Rush, LB
  13. Michael Dwumfour, DT
  14. Kevin Rader, TE
  15. Jordan Roos, G
  16. Thomas Odukoya, TE (International)

Vikings

  1. Trishton Jackson, WR
  2. Lucky Jackson, WR
  3. Joejuan Williams, CB
  4. C.J. Coldron CB
  5. DeWayne McBride, RB
  6. Jaylin Williams, CB
  7. Luiji Vilain, OLB
  8. T.J. Smith, DL
  9. Benton Whitley, OLB
  10. Sheldon Day, DL
  11. Alan Ali, OL
  12. Thayer Thomas, WR

Steelers Official Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Steelers announced their official roster cuts yesterday to get to the 53-man roster limit. There were a few surprise cuts like TE Zach Gentry, NT Breiden Fehoko, and rookie OLB David Perales.

Let’s get into the complete list.

  1. Madre Harper, CB
  2. Kuony Deng, OLB
  3. Forrest Rhyne, LB
  4. Nevelle Clark, CB
  5. James Nyamawaya, DL
  6. B.T. Potter, K
  7. Rex Sunahara, LS
  8. Dan Chisnea, WR
  9. Tanner Muse, LB
  10. Le’Raven Clark, OT
  11. William Dunkle, G
  12. Jalen Elliott, S
  13. Darius Hagans, RB
  14. Lavert Hill, CB
  15. Manny Jones, DE
  16. Tanner Morgan, QB
  17. Toby Ndukwe, OLB
  18. Zach Gentry, TE
  19. Breiden Fehoko, NT
  20. Tre Norwood, S
  21. Kenny Robinson, S
  22. Luq Barcoo, CB
  23. Greg Bell, RB
  24. Jordan Byrd, WR
  25. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  26. Nick Kwiatkaski, LB
  27. Jonathan Marshall, DL
  28. Ryan McCollum, OL
  29. David Perales, OLB
  30. Quincy Roche, OLB
  31. Trenton Thompson, S
  32. Xazavian Valladay, RB
  33. Chirs Wilcox, CB
  34. Rodney Williams, TE

Vikings Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Vikings have begun their roster cuts to get the 53-man roster limit. They have to 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Let’s get into the cuts.

  1. Jordan Ta’amu, QB
  2. Kalon Barnes, CB
  3. C.J. Coldon Jr, CB
  4. Abram Smith, RB
  5. Jameson Houston, CB
  6. Colin Thompson, TE
  7. Wilson Huber, LB
  8. Josh Sokol, G
  9. Christian DiLauro, OT
  10. Calvin Avery, DL
  11. Jarrid Williams, OT
  12. Garett Maag, WR
  13. Tay Gowan, CB (Injured)
  14. Jake Gervase, S
  15. Tanner Vallejo, LB

Patriots Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Patriots have begun their roster cuts to get the 53-man roster limit. They have to 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Let’s get into the cuts.

  1. Diego Fagot, LB (Injured)
  2. Brad Hawkins, S
  3. Johnny Lumpkin, TE
  4. C.J. Marable, RB
  5. Quandre Mosely, DB
  6. Rodney Randle, CB
  7. Justus Tavai, DT
  8. Micah Venterpool, OL
  9. Scotty Washington, TE
  10. Carson Wells, LB
  11. Carl Davis, DL
  12. Corliss Waitman, P