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2023 Reserve Future Tracker

by James Layton

Here are the teams Reserve Future signings. Half the time these players don’t end up making the training camp roster. But there’s been some players that have gone on to be stars on the rosters they signed to.

49ers

Bears

TE Chase Allen
S Adrian Colbert
LB Kuony Deng
OT Kellen Diesch
WR Daurice Fountain
DE Gerri Green
DL Donovan Jeter
WR Joe Reed
TE Jake Tonges
WR Nsimba Webster

Bengals

Bills

WR Isaiah Coulter
DE Kendal Vickers

Broncos

WR Victor Bolden
G Parker Ferguson
CB Faion Hicks
CB Delonte Hood
DT Jordan Jackson
DB Devon Key
RB Tyreik McAllister
OLB Wyatt Ray
OL Hunter Thedford
LB Ray Wilborn

Browns

WR Daylen Baldwin
S Bubba Bolden
WR Mike Harley
LB Storey Jackson
DE Sam Kamara
RB John Kelly, Jr
RB Nate McCrary
TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden
DT Roderick Perry
WR Marquez Stevenson
T Tyrone Wheatley

Buccaneers

DT Willington Previlon
T Dylan Cook
TE Dominique Dafney
CB Don Gardner
WR Kaylon Geiger
DL Mike Greene
T Grant Hermanns
RB Patrick Laird
CB Duron Lowe
OT Michael Niese
OLB Hamilcar Rashed
LB JJ Russell
T Justin Skule
OLB Charles Snowden
S Nolan Turner
TE David Wells

Cardinals

OT Julien Davenport
LS Joe Fortunato
K Elliott Fry
DB Juju Hughes
DB Nate Hairston
LB Blake Lynch
TE Chris Pierce
TE Bernhard Seikovits
G Lachavious Simmons
WR Auden Tate
DB Josh Thomas
OT Badera Traore
WR Javon Wims

Chargers

G Zach Bailey
WR Keelan Doss
WR John Hightower
DB Michael Jacquet
TE Hunter Kampmoyer
DE Carlo Kemp
LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams
DT David Moa
OT Austen Pleasants
RB Larry Roundtree
DE Ty Shelby
DB Mark Webb

Chiefs

WR John Ross
WR Ty Fryfogle

Colts

DT McTelvin Agim
S Henry Black
S Marcel Dabo
S Trevor Denbow
G Arlington Hambright
K Lucas Havrisik
T Jordan Murray
LB Sequn Olubi
RB Aarpm Shampkin
WR Vyncint Smith
CB David Vereen
TE Jalen Wydermyer

Commanders

CB Troy Apke
FB Alex Armah
DE William Bradley-King
WR Alex Erickson
CB DaMarcus Fields
QB Jake Fromm
G Nolan Laufenberg
WR Kyric McGowen
T Aaron Monteiro
G Keaton Sutherland

Cowboys

Dolphins

T Josiah Bronson
OL Lester Cotton
CB Tino Ellis
LB Cameron Goode
WR Braylon Sanders
T Kion Smith
DT Jaylen Twyman

Eagles

RB Kennedy Brooks

Falcons

WR Josh Ali
RB B.J. Baylor
OLB Quinton Bell
DL Amani Bledson
ILB Dorian Etheridge
CB Javelin Guidry
TE Tucker Fisk
OL Kyle Hamilton
CB Matt Hankins
OL Jonotthan Harrison
WR Ra’Shaun Henry
ILB Nate Landman
DB Dylan Mabin
DB Jamal Peters
TE John Raine
FB Clint Ratkovich
CB John Reid
OL Justin Shaffer
OL Tyler Vrabel

Giants

G Solomon Kindley

Jets

OL Chris Glaser
DB Craig James
DB Jimmy Moreland
DL Tanzel Smart
DL Marquiss Spencer
QB Chris Streveler
LB Chazz Surratt
WR Malik Taylor

Lions

WR Maurice Alexander
WR Stanley Berryhill
S Brady Breeze
TE Derrick Deese
CB Khalil Dorsey
T Obinna Eze
RB Jermer Jefferson
WR Tom Kennedy
T Darrin Paulo
DT Demetrius Taylor
CB Jarren Williams

Packers

TE Austin Allen
WR Jeff Cotton
OT Jean Delance
QB Danny Etling
DB Tyrell Ford
DB Benjie Franklin
RB Tyler Goodson
TE Nick Guggemas
LB Kadarius Hamilton
DT Chris Slayton
DB Kiondre Thomas
K Parker White
DB James Wiggins

Panthers

OL Deonte Brown
RB Spencer Brown
DB Myles Dorn
DE Kobe Jones
CB Herb Miller
LN Arron Mosby
WR C.J. Saunders
DT Raequan Williams
WR Derek Wright

Patriots

LB Terez Hall
DB Brad Hawkins
OL Hayden Howerton
DB Quandre Mosely
LB Calvin Munson
WR Tre Nixon
DL Jeremiah Pharms
CB Rodney Randle
DL LaBryan Ray
TE Matt Sokol
RB JJ Taylor
LB Olakunle Fatukasi
TE Scotty Washington

Raiders

CB Isiah Brown
CB Bryce Cosby
P Julian Diaz
S Jalen Elliott
TE Cole Fotheringham
G Vitaliy Gurman
OT Sebastian Gutierrez
WR Chris Lacy
LB Kana’i Mauga
G Jordan Meredith
WR DJ Turner
RB Austin Walter
WR Isaiah Zuber

Rams

TE Roger Carter
DB TJ Carter
DE TJ Carter
DB Richard LeConte
OT Max Pircher
WR Jaquarii Roberson
WR Jerreth Sterns
DE Brayden Thomas
DE Zach VanValkenberg

Ravens

WR Shemar Bridges
WR Andy Isabella
DB Bopete Keyes
FB Ben Mason
LB Jeremiah Moon
DT Rayshad Nichols
G John Simpson
WR Mike Thomas

Saints

G Yasir Durant
DT Prince Emili
RB Derrick Gore
DB Vincent Gray
TE Lucas Krull
QB Jake Luton
DB Troy Pride
LB Nephi Sewell
DE Jabari Zuniga

Seahawks

G Greg Eiland
LB Chris Garrett
DT Jarrod Hewitt
C Joey Hunt
WR Cade Johnson
OT Jalen McKenzie
DB Chris Steele
RB Darwin Thompson
WR Connor Wedington
WR Easop Winston

Steelers

WR Ja’Marcus Bradley
DB Duke Dawson
G William Dunkle
LB Emeke Egbule
WR Dez Fitzpatrick
DB Madre Harper
RB Jason Huntley
C Ryan McCollum
RB Anthony McFarland
DB Scott Nelson
OLB Chapelle Russell
DB Kenny Robinson
RB Master Teague
WR Cody White
DB Chris Wilcox
TE Rodney Williams
DL Renell Wren

Texans

WR Alex Bachman
CB Jalen Camp
RB Gerrid Doaks
WR Drew Estrada
DE Demone Harris
WR Johnny Johnson
DE Adedayo Odeleye
DB D’Angelo Ross
TE Mason Schreck

Titans

DT Curtis Brooks
CB Shyheim Carter
OL Zach Johnson
WR Mason Kinsey
OLB Zach McCloud
TE Thomas Odukoya
OLB Sam Okuoyinonu
DL Jayden Peevy
TE Justin Rigg
WR Reggie Roberson
OL Andrew Rupcich
K Caleb Shudak

Vikings

WR Trishton Jackson
WR Blake Proehl
CB Tay Gowan
TE Nick Muse
OLB Benton Whitley
C Josh Sokol
DE Curtis Weaver

Steelers Injury Report for Week 6 vs. Buccaneers

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

NFL Transaction Report Wednesday October 5

I love this time of the year when teams have big decisions to make. The transaction report daily depicts what is going on with each team. Will the decisions help or slow down the teams progress.

49ers

Designated S Jimmie Ward and CB Jason Verrett to return from the IR
Signed WR Willie Snead to the practice squad

Bears

Designated WR N’Keal Harris to return from IR
Placed G Cody Whitehair on IR

Bengals

designated DE Khalid Kareem and CB Cam Taylor-Britt to return from the IR

Bills

Released WR Tavon Austin
Signed WR Jaquarii Roberson to the practice squad

Browns

Signing TE Pharaoh Brown
Designated CB Greedy Williams to return from IR
Signed DB Richard LeCounte to the practice squad

Buccaneers

WR Cole Beasley announces his retirement

Cardinals

Signed G Koda Martin to the practice squad
Placed G Lachavious Simmons on the practice squad injured list

Chargers

Signed WR Keelan Doss to the practice squad

Colts

Re-sign WR Dezmon Patmon to the practice squad

Commanders

Released DB Troy Apke

Cowboys

Promote QB Will Grier from the practice squad
Placed LS Jake McQuaide on IR
Designated LB Damone Clark to return from the NFI list

Dolphins

Designated DB Clayton Fejedelom to return for IR

Eagles

Designated OT Andre Dillard to return from the IR
Signed K Cameron Dicker to the practice squad

Falcons

Sign DT Jaleel Johnson to the practice squad
Designated CB Isaiah Oliver to return from IR

Giants

Designated OL Nick Gates to return from the PUP list
Signed OL Solomon Kindley to the practice squad
Released RB Antonio Williams

Jets

Designated OT Duane Brown and DE Vinny Curry to return from IR

Lions

Designated CB Jerry Jacobs and DE Josh Paschal to return from the PUP list
Signed K Michael Badgley to the practice squad
Signed WR Tom Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster

Panthers

Place S Jeremy Chinn on IR
Promote S Juston Burris to active roster
Re-signing S Kenny Robinson to the practice squad

Patriots

Officially designated WR Tyquan Thornton to return from the IR
Signed OT Marcus Cannon to the active roster
Signed OT Sebastian Gutierrez to the practice squad

Ravens

Activating RB Gus Edwards from the PUP list
Sign WR Bailey Gaither to the practice squad

Saints

Promoted TE JP Holtz to active roster
Signed WR Kevin White and DB Bryce Thompson to the practice squad
Designated DT Malcolm Roach to return from the IR

Seahawks

Designated DL LJ Collier to return from IR
Signed C Joey Hunt to the practice squad

Texans

Signed TE Nick Eubanks and WR Davion Davis to the practice squad
Designated LB Christian Harris to return from IR

Titans

Designate LB Monty Rice to return from the PUP list

Vikings

Signed S Mike Brown to the practice squad
WR Blake Proehl has returned to practice

NFL Transaction Report for Tuesday 10/4

I am going to post the transaction reports. So, let’s get started with what is happening in the NFL.

49ers

released WR Willie Snead

Bears

signed DL Jalyn Holmes to the Practice squad
released K Michael Badgley from the practice squad

Bills

Signed DT Justin Zimmer and CB Jordan Miller to the practice squad
Released DT CJ Brewer and DT Prince Emili from the practice squad

Broncos

placed RB Javonte Williams and OLB Randy Gregory on IR
Signed RB Latavius Murray off Saints’ practice squad

Browns

Placed RB Jerome Ford on IR
Signed DE Sam Kamara to the practice squad
Released DE Curtis Weaver from the practice squad

Cardinals

Signed K Matt Ammendola to the practice squad
Released QB Jarrett Guarantano from the practice squad
Waived WR Andy Isabella
Signed C Billy Price off Raider’s Practice Squad

Chiefs

Released WR Corey Coleman from the practice squad

Colts

Signed K Chase McLaughlin to Active Roster
Waived WR Dezmon Patmon

Commanders

Signing G Keaton Sutherland to the practice squad
Releasing C Jon Toth

Cowboys

Signed QB Will Grier to active roster
Signed LS Matt Overton and LS Tucker Addington to the practice squad

Eagles

Released TE Dalton Keene from the practice squad

Giants

Placed CB Aaron Robinson on IR
Signed LB AJ Klein to the practice squad

Lions

Signed TE Shane Zylstra to Practice Squad
Waived K Dominik Eberle

Packers

Signed LB Eric Wilson off Saints’ practice squad

Patriots

Signing QB Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad
Released WR Laquon Treadwell from the practice squad

Raiders

Signed LB Blake Martinez and T Jackson Barton to the practice squad

Saints

Signed CB Chris Harris, DB Jordan Brown and RB Adam Prentice to the practice squad
Released DB Tre Swilling from the practice squad
Waived DB DeMarcus Fields

Seahawks

Released DB Quandre Mosely from the practice squad

Steelers

Designated WR Calvin Austin to return from IR
Signed C Ryan McCollum and S Scott Nelson to the practice squad
Released P Jordan Berry and WR Jaquarii Roberson from the practice squad

Texans

Releasing WR Chris Conley from the practice squad
Releasing TE Pharaoh Brown
Designated DE Mario Addison to return from IR

Titans

Waived TE Tommy Hudson from IR
Signed DL Sam Okuayinonu to 53 man roster and waived OLB Wyatt Ray
Signing RB Julius Chesnut and DB Shyheim Carter to the practice squad
Waived OL Christian DiLauro from the practice squad

Vikings

Placed S Lewis Cine on IR
Activated LB Ryan Connelly from the PUP list
Released DL Jaylen Twyman and WR Travis Toivonen from the practice squad
Signed DT Khyiris Tonga from Falcon’s practice squad

Workout Report for Friday 9/2

Today’s workouts weren’t as busy as they were Thursday, but it was still a good number of workouts and visits. Among the players that had a visit is longtime Eagles OT Jason Peters who took a visit with the Cowboys.

Tryouts

Bills

Rysen John, TE
KC McDermott, OT
Charles Snowden, LB

Raiders

TJ Carrie, DB
Alec Ogletree, LB
Reggie Ragland, LB
Jarren Williams, DB

Patriots

Jose Borregales, K
Cameron Dicker, P
Dominik Eberle, K
Brian Johnson, K

Visits

Browns

Joe Haeg, OT

Cowboys

Jason Peters, OT

49ers

Jean Delance, OT
Buddy Johnson, LB
LeRoy Watson, TE

Senior Bowl 2022 National Team

Offense

Quarterbacks

Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh
Desmond Ritter, Cincinnati
Carson Strong, Nevada

Running Backs

Tyler Badie, Missouri
Jerome Ford, Cincinnati
Hassan Haskins, Michigan
Abram Smith, Baylor
Rachaad White, Arizona State
Jeremiah Hall, Oklahoma (FB)

Wide Receivers

Jahan Dotson, Penn State
Romeo Doubs, Nevada
Bo Melton, Rutgers
Alex Pierce, Cincinnati
Khalil Shakir, Boise State
Christian Watson, North Dakota State

Tight Ends

Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
Charlie Kolar, Nevada
Trey McBride, Colorado State
Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
Cole Turner, Nevada

Offensive Linemen

Ja’Tyre Carter, Southern University
Daniel Faalele, Minnesota
Luke Goedeke, Central Michigan
Marquis Hayes, Oklahoma
Zion Johnson, Boston College
Abraham Lucas, Washington State
Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa
Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan
Cole Strange, UT-Chattanooga
Andrew Stueber, Michigan
Matt Waletzko, North Carolina
Nick Zakelj, Fordham

Defense

Defensive Linemen

Arnold Ebiketie, Penn State
Haskell Garrett, Ohio State
Logan Hall, Houston
Travis Jones, Connecticut
Boye Mafe, Minnesota
Otito Ogbonnia, UCLA
Esezi Otomewo, Minnesota
Dominique Robinson, Miami (OH)
Myjai Sanders, Cincinnati
Tyreke Smith, Ohio State
Isaiah Thomas Oklahoma
Perrion Winfrey, Oklahoma

Linebackers

Troy Anderson, Montana State
Brian Asamoah, Oklahoma
Darrian Beavers, Cincinnati
Terrel Bernard, Baylor
Devin Lloyd, Utah
Jesse Luketa, Penn State
Chad Muma, Wyoming
Mike Rose, Iowa State
Sterling Weatherford, Miami (OH)

Defensive Backs

Coby Bryant, Cincinnati
Tariq, Castro-Fields, Penn State
Gregory Junior, Ouachita Baptist
Joseph Kerby, Illinois
Damarri Mathis, Pittsburgh
Jalen Pitre, Baylor
Jaylen Watson, Washington State
Joshua Williams, Fayetteville State
J.T. Woods, Baylor

Special Teams

LS Cal Adomitis, Pittsburgh
PK Andrew Mevis, Iowa State
PT Jordan Stout, Penn State

2022 NFL Hall of Fame Modern-Era Semifinalists

I always love when we get the semi-finalists for the Hall of Fame. It is fun to try to figure out who will make it into the Hall of Fame this year.

Sometimes you look at the list and several names will pop out at you. It is the same with this class. This is a class of more offensive than defensive players. There are several WRs and RBs in this list.

Here goes with the list:

Eric Allen, CB Eagles, Saints, Raiders
Jared Allen, DE Chiefs, Vikings, Bears, Panthers
Willie Anderson, OT Bengals and Ravens
Ronde Barber, WR Buccaneers
Anquan Bolden, WR Cardinals, Ravens, 49ers, Lions
Tony Boselli, OT Jaguars and Texans
LeRoy Butler, S Packers
Eddie George, RB Oilers/Titans
Devin Hester, WR/RS Bears, Falcons, Ravens
Torry Holt, WR Rams and Jaguars
Andre Johnson, WR Texans, Colts and Titans
Robert Mathis, DE/LB Colts
Sam Mills, LB Saints and Panthers
Richard Seymour, DE/DT Patriots and Raiders
Steve Smith, WR Panthers and Ravens
Steve Tasker, ST/WR Oilers and Bills
Fred Taylor, RB Jaguars and Patriots
Zach Thomas, CB Dolphins and Cowboys
Hines Ward, WR Steelers
Demarcus Ware, LB/DE Cowboys and Broncos
Ricky Watters, RB 49ers, Eagles, and Seahawks
Reggie Wayne, WR Colts
Vince Wilfork, DT Patriots and Texans
Patrick Willis, LB 49ers
Darren Woodson, S Cowboys
Bryant Young, DT 49ers

Where Are They Now? Lawrence Butler III

Several years ago I wrote a scouting report and did an interview on Lawrence (Larry) Butler an All-American linebacker out of Southern Nazarene University

I viewed him as a 3rd round pick, as did many draft insiders.

He has had many road blocks along the way. You might like to know what happened to his football career and what he is doing today.

When was your Achilles Injury, and how did it happen?

Happened last day of draft , (3rd day) I had a string of injuries during my senior year caused me to miss 3 games and parts of 3 others. I wasn’t given an MRI I didn’t know the extent of damage paying on injury my senior season ultimately lead to cartilage damage and a torn Achilles which ultimately derailed my career. Preseason going into my senior season I was projected as a 3rd round pick . My stock plummeted during this injury riddled season Ultimately I played my senior season , with a torn quadricep , fractured ankle, and partially torn Achilles and had no idea.

What was your Mindset after the injury, and did you think about still trying to make it to the next level?

Yes I actually had a brief comeback when I was able to walk again in 2018 a year and a half later the globe bowl in Philadelphia I ran a 4.5 in the 40 and a 4.2 shuttle and had 11 tackles 3 Tfls a forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries in the game my performance is still on YouTube

Did you think about a career in coaching or in football operations?

Nope I actually don’t even watch or care for football anymore I’m completely out the loop. the way my career ended I honestly feel football was a waste of my life literally dedicated my whole young life to it missed out on a lot for something that ultimately (injury or not) didn’t work out in the end

What was your backup plan if football didn’t work out?

Didn’t really have one to be honest (smiles and laughs) I got into personal training for a little it was cool paid the bills and Helping people reach goals was always great feeling

Do you think about football these days?

Not at all.

Was Fashion and modeling something you’ve always have been interested in? or Something that has fallen into?

I was actually focused on being an actor and went thru several auditions etc since 2019 wasn’t getting much traction until recently I was always suggested to do model by people and I did a photo shoot sent them around it created a lot of buzz and I got offered to do shows and now because I’m more identifiable I’m getting more opportunities in film as well. Also I have a book coming early next year so be on the lookout

Do you think a Career in the fashion industry will be as fulfilling as a career in the football industry?

Yes even more so now I’ll have more of a name and platform to touch, reach , and help people

What are some of your goals in modeling?

My goals are always to be the best in everything I do

Do you have other interests besides modeling and fashion?

Film

What is it like going from an All-American Linebacker to a professional model?

I feel it opens a lot of doors the story is interesting more and more people want to learn and know more , I get asked about it all the time. I would choose to not even talk about it anymore if I could football is over I moved on but I know people who meet me want to talk about it . It’s cool

Is there anything you would like brought out or highlighted in this article?

Be on the lookout for Lawrence Butler III “LB3 is the future “

It was really nice getting to catch up with him. Happy he has such a promising career.

Top 10 NFL WRs and Top 5 TEs Week 1

Every week I do the top 10 Wide Receivers and top 5 Tight Ends. I have not included any rookies. Next week there could be some wide receivers or tight ends on the list.

Davante Adams, Packers
Stefon Diggs, Bills
Tyreek Hill, Chiefs
DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals
Keenan Allen, Chargers
Cooper Kupp, Rams
Amari Cooper, Cowboys
Justin Jefferson, Vikings
Terry McLaurin, Washington
Diontae Johnson, Steelers

Now the 5 tight ends

Travis Kelce, Chiefs
George Kittle, 49ers
T.J. Hockenson, Lions
Darren Waller, Raiders
Evan Engram, Giants

Top 10 NFL Running Backs Week 1

This is my list of running backs. I have no rookies on the list this week. Next week I am sure there will be some rookies.

Christian McCaffrey, Panthers
Derek Henry, Titans
Nick Chubb, Browns
Dalvin Cook, Vikings
Alvin Kamara, Saints
Jonathan Taylor, Colts
Josh Jacobs, Raiders
James Robinson, Jaguars
Antonio Gibson, Washington
Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys