Panthers Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Panthers 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. Jake Luton, QB
  2. Camerun Peoples, RB
  3. Gary Jennings, WR
  4. CJ Saunders, WR
  5. Larnel Coleman, OT
  6. Antwuan Jackson, DT
  7. Bumper Pool, LB
  8. Collin Duncan, S
  9. Josh Thompson, S
  10. Rejzohn Wright, CB
  11. Matthew Wright, K

Eagles Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Eagles 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. Olive Sagapolu, NT/DT
  2. Tyrie Jackson, TE
  3. Ian Book, QB
  4. Quinton Bell, DE
  5. Kennedy Brooks, RB
  6. Robert Cooper, DT
  7. Tyrese Robinson, OL
  8. Jordan Haselwood, WR
  9. Johnny King, WR/DB
  10. Tyreek Maddox-Williams, LB
  11. Caleb Saunders, LB
  12. Freddie Swain, WR
  13. Marvin Wilson, DT
  14. Josh Andrews, OL
  15. Dan Arnold, TE
  16. Deon Cain, WR
  17. Dennis Kelly, OT
  18. Cameron Tom, C
  19. Brett Toth, OT

Preseason Week 3: Steelers @ Falcons Players to Watch

by James Layton

The Steelers entering the game at 2-0. The starting offense is on fire, starting each game with a fast start to the endzone. If they can keep it going it’s going to be a shock for the other 31 teams around the league.

This is a big game for players still trying to make the roster, and roster battles at several positions. One of the top battles going into this game is 2nd string nose tackle, will Montravius Adams win out or does newly signed Breiden Fehoko win out.

This is a big game UDFA OLB David Perales. Perales has been a surprise this training camp and preseason. He’s been showing sparks as to why he has a chance to make this roster.

Let’s get into the players.

Offense

  • 2 Mason Rudolph, QB
  • 33 Xazavien Valladay, RB
  • 38 Greg Bell, RB
  • 13 Myles Boykin, WR
  • 81 Zach Gentry, TE
  • 87 Rodney Williams, TE
  • 74 Spencer Anderson, OL
  • 53 Kendrick Green, C
  • 68 William Dunkle, G
    • 67 Le’Raven Clark, OT

Defense

  • 57 Montravius Adams, NT
  • 91 Jonathan Marshall, DT
  • 66 James Nyamwaya, DT
  • 40 David Perales, OLB
  • 48 Quincy Roche, OLB
  • 44 Tanner Morgan, ILB
  • 53 Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB
  • 41 Kenny Robinson, SS
    • 42 James Pierre, CB
  • 35 Luq Barcoo, CB

Steelers Winners & Losers: Pre-Season Week 2 vs. Bills

by James Layton

The steelers were dominant for most of the game winning 27-15. The offense came out hungry to pick up where they left off last week. A few obvious winners are Joey Porter Jr, Nick Herbig, Kenny Pickett, Jaylon Warren, and Pat Freiermuth. But they are several more that had a good game.

Let’s get into it.

Winners

  • Gunner Olszewski, WR
  • Xazavian Valladay, RB
  • Connor Heyward, TE
  • Calvin Austin III, WR
  • David Perales, OLB
  • Mark Robinson, ILB
  • Elijah Riley, S
  • Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT

Losers

  • Le’Raven Clark, OT
  • Tanner Morgan, QB
  • Mason Rudolph, QB
  • Darius Hagans, RB
  • Toby Ndukwe, OLB
  • Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  • Kendrick Green, C
  • Manny Jones, DE

Preseason Week 2: Bills @ Steelers Players to Watch

by James Layton

It was an awesome feeling to have Steelers football back last weekend. Seeing the offense pick up where they left off from last season, and finally being able to score an opening drive Touchdown.

The defensive line and pass rush was dominating the Buccaneers offensive line. It’s going to be interesting to see if they will be able to keep it going against the Bills this week.

Rookie linebacker Nick Herbig really balled out last week on defense recording 4 tackles and 1.5 sacks. It’s going to be an exciting game to see what he can do with more playing time.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 8 Kenny Pickett, QB
  • 30 Jaylon Warren, RB
  • 19 Calvin Austin III, WR
  • 11 Allen Robinson, WR
  • 89 Gunner Olszewski, WR
    • 80 Darnell Washington, TE
  • 83 Connor Heyward, TE/FB
  • 77 Broderick Jones, OT
  • Spencer Anderson, OL
  • 53 Kendrick Green, C/G

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 96 Breiden Fehoko, NT
  • 92 Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT
  • 26 Kwon Alexander, ILB
  • 51 Nick Herbig, OLB
  • 93 Mark Robinson, ILB
  • 55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • 24 Joey Porter Jr, CB
    • 35 Luq Barcoo, CB
  • 37 Elijah Riley, S

NFL Transaction Report 8/12

By Barb Layton

So, we got to see several of the teams play this weekend. Let’s take a look to see what they have done in the league.

Browns
Signed RB Jordan Wilkins
Waived DB Bubba Bolden with injury designation
Placed LB Jordan Phillips on IR

Buccaneers
Signed WR Cephus Johnson
Waived DB Duron Lowe

Dolphins
Waived QB John Lovett from IR with a settlement

Lions
Waived CB Tae Hayes

Patriots
Signed RB CJ Marable and OT Micah Vanterpool
Waived LB Olokunie Fatukasi and ST Jordan Helig

Raiders
Signed LB Kana’i Mauga and RB Derwin Thompson
Waived WR DJ Turner and LB Darius Harris with an injury designation

Seahawks
Signed WR Ra’Shaun Henry
Waived DT Robert Cooper

Texans
Waived K Jake Bates

NFL Transaction Report 8/11

By Barb Layton

This is what happen in the league on the 11th. This was also the first day of several games for the preseason. Let’s get it.

49ers
Sign DL Breeland Speaks
Placed CB Anthony Averett on IR

Bears
Claimed OL Logan Stenberg off waivers from the Lions
Waive WR Aron Cruickshank

Browns
Waived WR Daylen Baldwin from IR with a settlement

Colts
Placed TE La’Michael Pettway and DB Michael Tutsie on IR after clearing waivers

Giants
Cut WR Jeff Smith with injury settlement

Lions
Re-signing WR/KR Kalif Raymond to a 2-year extension

Raiders
Signing RB Damien Williams

Saints
Cut WR Keke Coutee

Steelers 53 Man Roster 1.0

by Barb Layton

I love to predict how I would have the 53 man roster looking. This year it looks really tough. Too many good players for every position. I had wanted to wait till after the 1st preseason game. So here we go.

Offense (25)

Quarterbacks (3)
Kenny Pickett
Mitch Trubisky
Mason Rudolph

Running Backs (3)
Najee Harris
Jaylon Warren
Anthony McFarland

Wide Receivers (6)
Diontae Johnson
George Pickens
Allen Robinson
Calvin Austin
Gunner Olzewski
Cody White

Tight Ends (4)
Pat Freiermuth
Zach Gentry
Connor Heyward
Darnell Washington

Offensive Line (9)
Dan Moore T
Chukwuma Okorafor, T
Broderick Jones, T
Isaac Seumalo, G
James Daniels, G
Nate Herbig, G
Mason Cole, C
Kendrick Green, C/G/FB
Spencer Anderson, OL

Defense (25)

Defensive Line (7)
Cam Heyward, DT
Larry Ogunjobi, DE
DeMarvin Leal, DE
Keeanu Benton, NT
Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT
Montravius Adams, DT
Armon Watts, DE

Linebackers (8)
TJ Watt, OLB
Alex Highsmith, OLB
Marcus Golden, OLB
Nick Herbig, OLB
Cole Holcomb, ILB
Kwon Alexander, ILB
Elander Roberts, ILB
Mark Robinson, ILB

Cornerbacks (5)
Patrick Peterson
Levi Wallace
Joey Porter, Jr.
Chandon Sullivan
James Pierre

Safeties (5)
Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS
Damontae Kazee, FS
Keanu Neal, SS
Elijah Riley, SS
Kenny Robinson, S

Specialists
K Chris Boswell
P Pressley Havin
LS Christian Kuntz

Practice Squad (16)
Tanner Morgan, QB
Darius Hagens, RB
Miles Boykin, WR
Hakeem Butler, WR
Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
William Dunkle, G
Le’Raven Clark, T
Ryan McCollum, C
Breiden Fehoko, DT
Tanner Muse, ILB
Trenton Thompson, FS
James Nyamwaya, DT
Madre Harper, CB
Miles Killebrew, SS
Chris Wilcox, CB
Luq Barcoo, CB

Preseason Week 1: Steelers @ Buccaneers Players to Watch

by James Layton

Steelers football is finally back. Tonight, we get to see a true Kenny Pickett lead team take the field. It been a long 215 days since the last time the Steelers played.

This is finally a chance to see Joey Porter Jr wear the Black n’ Gold just like his dad did for years. It also has been a long time coming for 2nd year wide receiver Calvin Austin III to make his debut.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 2 Mason Rudolph, QB
  • 26 Anthony McFarland Jr, RB
  • 25 Darius Hagans, RB
  • 19 Calvin Austin Jr, WR
  • 21 Hakeem Butler, WR
  • 89 Gunner Olszewski, WR
  • 80 Darnell Washington, TE
  • 77 Broderick Jones, OT
  • 71 Nate Herbig, G
  • 74 Spencer Anderson, G/T

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 68 Armon Watts, DT
  • 98 DeMarvin Leal, DE
  • 51 Nick Herbig, OLB
  • 55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • 93 Mark Robinson, ILB
  • 35 Lou Barcoo, CB
  • 34 Chandon Sullivan, CB
  • 24 Joey Porter Jr, CB
  • 41 Kenny Robinson, S