Month: September 2023

Steelers Updated Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Steelers made a few moves to their practice squad Wednesday. They signed WR Jalen Camp and Punter Brad Wing to the squad and released CB Kalon Barnes.

Here is the updated unit.

  1. Jonathan Marshall, DL
  2. David Perales, OLB
  3. Trenton Thompson, S
  4. Rodney Williams, TE
  5. Kellen Diesch, OT
  6. Joey Fisher, G
  7. Josiah Scott, CB (Injured)
  8. Qadree Ollison, RB
  9. Zander Horvath, FB
  10. Tariq Carpenter, S/LB
  11. Jacob Copeland, WR
  12. Ryan McCollum, C
  13. Luq Barcoo, CB
  14. Greg Bell, RB
  15. Duece Watts, WR
  16. Jalen Camp, WR
  17. Brad Wing, P

2024 NFL Draft Prospects: Week 4 Temple vs Tulsa

by James Layton

Every week I try to find a game for schools that have produced some quality players over the past few years, that recently have had a decline. But these two schools may not produce that many players each year, they are still have a couple each year.

Just a recap of some of the recent players drafted by these teams. Temple had CB Rock Ya-Sin (Ravens), LB Tyler Matakevich (Bills), and OT Dion Dawkins (Bills). Tulsa had DL Trevis Gibson, LB Zaven Collins, and OL Chris Paul.

Let’s get into the prospects.

Temple

  • 6 Jordan Magee, LB
  • 13 Layton Jordan, LB

Tulsa

  • 1 Kendarin Ray, S

NFL Power Rankings Week 4

By Barb Layton

We have just completed week 3. There were some big surprises. First, the cowboys losing to the Cardinals. Josh Dobbs getting his first win as a Cardinal.

Second, the number of points that the Dolphins scored against the Broncos. I was truly impressed by their performance.

Third, the Colts going into Baltimore and beating them. I am surprised how Mark Andrews is not getting more targets.

Let’s now look at the rankings.

  1. Eagles
  2. Chiefs
  3. 49ers
  4. Dolphins
  5. Bills
  6. Lions
  7. Steelers
  8. Browns
  9. Cowboys
  10. Packers
  11. Ravens
  12. Falcons
  13. Chargers
  14. Bengals
  15. Saints
  16. Commanders
  17. Seahawks
  18. Jaguars
  19. Buccaneers
  20. Colts
  21. Texans
  22. Titans
  23. Giants
  24. Patriots
  25. Cardinals
  26. Raiders
  27. Jets
  28. Rams
  29. Vikings
  30. Panthers
  31. Broncos
  32. Bears

Updated Colts Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Colts signed former Chiefs CB Chris Lammons to their Practice Squad Monday.

Here is their updated squad.

  • Liam Anderson, LB
  • Henry Black, DB
  • Marcel Dabo, DB (International)
  • Ronnie Harrison, DB
  • DJ Montgomery, WR
  • Al-Quadin Muhammad, DE
  • Amari Rodgers, WR
  • Isaac Taylor-Stuart, DB (Injured)
  • Juwaan Winfree, WR
  • Darren Hall, DB
  • Racey McMath, WR
  • McTalvin Agim, DE
  • Jack Anderson, G (Injured)
  • Tyler Goodson, RB
  • Jordan Murray, TE
  • Ike Boettger, G
  • Lewis Kidd, G
  • Dakoda Shepley, C
  • Chris Lammons, CB

NFL Power Ranking Week 3

By Barb Layton

I love football more and more each year. This year is no exception. We see teams that find ways games that they should lose and the other way around.

Eagles, Chiefs, Dolphins and Cowboys are in the exception. They are just winning.

Let’s now look at the rankings for this week.

  1. Eagles
  2. Chiefs
  3. Cowboys
  4. 49ers
  5. Bills
  6. Dolphins
  7. Ravens
  8. Lions
  9. Falcolns
  10. Browns
  11. Steelers
  12. Packers
  13. Commanders
  14. Jaguars
  15. Chargers
  16. Bengals
  17. Titans
  18. Saints
  19. Seahawks
  20. Buccaneers
  21. Giants
  22. Colts
  23. Rams
  24. Raiders
  25. Broncos
  26. Jets
  27. Panthers
  28. Texans
  29. Vikings
  30. Patriots
  31. Bears
  32. Cardinals

Steelers Updated Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Steelers made a few practice squad moves Tuesday. They signed WR Jacob Copeland to the unit and released RB Greg Bell and CB Luq Barcoo from the squad.

They also signed Center Ryan McCollum to the squad Wednesday morning.

Here is the updated squad.

  1. Anthony Brown, CB
  2. Jacob Copeland, WR
  3. Breiden Fehoko, NT
  4. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  5. Jonathan Marshall, DT
  6. David Perales, OLB
  7. Trenton Thompson, DB
  8. Rodney Williams, TE
  9. Kellen Diesch, OT
  10. Simi Fehoko, WR
  11. Joey Fisher, G
  12. Josiah Scott, DB
  13. Qadree Ollison, RB
  14. Zander Horvath, FB
  15. Tariq Carpenter, LB/S
  16. Ryan McCollum, C

Steelers Workout Report for Tuesday 9/12

by James Layton

The Steelers host nine players for a either a workout or visit Tuesday. Among those players they brought in former Texans WR Isaiah Coulter for a workout.

So far out of this group they signed WR Jacob Copeland to their Practice Squad.

Let’s get into how it broke down.

Workouts (8)

  • Jacob Copeland, WR (Signed to the PS)
  • Isaiah Coulter, WR
  • Phil Hoskins, DT
  • Terrance Lang, DE
  • Jacob Slade, DL
  • Taylor Stallworth, DT
  • Spencer Waege, DL
  • Duece Watts, WR

Visit (1)

  • Kyron Johnson, LB

NFL Transaction Report 9/12

By Barb Layton

Bengals
Released OT La’el Collins from the PUP list
Waived DT Tautala Pesefea from IR

Browns
Signed OT Ty Nsekhe and DT Tommy Togiai to the practice squad
Signed OL Michael Dunn to the active roster
Released CB Lorenzo Burns from the practice squad
Placed OT Jack Conklin on IR

Chargers
Signed DB Ty Shelby to the practice squad
Released OT Austen Pleasants from the practice squad

Colts
Signed C Jack Anderson, RB Tyler Goodson and TE Jordan Murray to the practice squad
Released RB Jason Huntley, TE Johnny Lumpkin and WR Mike Strachan from the practice squad

Commanders
Waived DE William Bradley-King
Signed WR Jamison Crowder to the active roster

Eagles
Signed LB Nicholas Morrow to the active roster
Placed LB Nakobe Dean on IR
Signed LB Rashaan Evans to the practice squad
Waived WR Charleston Rambo from IR

Falcons
Signed DL Joe Gaziano to the active roster

Jets
Placed QB Aaron Rodgers on IR
Signed WR Malik Taylor to the practice squad
Released LB Caleb Johnson from the practice squad
Reinstated DB Brandon Echols from the suspended list

Packers
Released TE Austin Allen from the practice squad
Signed OL Michael Jordan to the practice squad

Panthers
Signed CB Lamar Jackson to the practice squad
Released WR Dezmon Patmon from the practice squad

Rams
Signed TE Miller Forristall and P Brandon Wright to the practice squad
Signed K Brett Maher to the active roster

Ravens
Signed S Duron Harmon to the practice squad
Signed DB Daryl Worley to the active roster
Placed RB JK Dobbins on IR
Released CB Tae Hayes from the practice squad

Saints
Released WR Jonte Kirklin from the practice squad

Seahawks
Signed OT Jason Peters to the practice squad
Released S Brady Breeze from the practice squad

Steelers
Signed WR Jacob Copeland to the practice squad
Released CB Luq Barcoo and RB Greg Bell from the practice squad

Texans
Signed DE Derek Rivers to the active roster
Signed RB Gerrid Doaks, RB DeAndre Houston-Carson, and WR Jared Waynee to the practice squad
Released DB Scott Nelson and RB Larry Rountree from the practice squad

Vikings
Signed RB Myles Gaskin to the active roster
Signed WR Lucky Johnson to the practice squad

Updated Vikings Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Vikings have signed WR Lucky Jackson to their practice squad Tuesday morning.

Here is their updated practice squad.

  1. C.J. Colden, DB
  2. Sheldon Day, DT
  3. Trishton Jackson, WR
  4. Dewayne McBride, RB
  5. T.J. Smith, DT
  6. Thayer Thomas, WR
  7. Luiji Vilain, LB
  8. Benton Whitley, DE
  9. Jaylin Williams, DB
  10. Joejuan Williams, DB
  11. Hakeem Adeniji, G
  12. Henry Byrd, OT
  13. Tyrese Robinson, G
  14. Nick Vigil, LB
  15. N’Keal Herry, WR
  16. Lucky Jackson, WR