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2024 NFL Draft: Round One Recap

by James Layton

The first night of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. It was a very exciting and historical night.

This draft set and tied several records in the common draft era that started in 1967. It set the record for the most offensive players drafted in the first round. It tied the record for the most quarterbacks drafted in the first round since 1983. But it set the record for six quarterbacks drafted in the first twelve picks.

It also set the record for have the first defensive player being draft at the 15th spot by the Colts, which is the latest by far for a defensive player.

There were also five trades made during the first round. The Minnesota Vikings traded up twice in the first round and the Buffalo Bills traded down twice in the first round.

Let’s get to the recap.

  1. Bears: Caleb Williams, QB USC
  2. Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB LSU
  3. Patriots: Drake Maye, QB North Carolina
  4. Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr, WR Ohio State
  5. Chargers: Joe Alt, OT Notre Dame
  6. Giants: Malik Nabers, WR LSU
  7. Titans: JC Latham, OT Alabama
  8. Falcons: Michael Penix Jr, QB Washington
  9. Bears: Rome Odunze, WR Washington
  10. Vikings: JJ McCarthy, QB Michigan
  11. Jets: Olu Fashanu, OT Penn State
  12. Broncos: Bo Nix, QB Oregon
  13. Raiders: Brock Bowers, TE Georgia
  14. Saints: Taliese Fuaga, OT Oregon State
  15. Colts: Laiatu Latu, DE UCLA
  16. Seahawks: Byron Murphy II, DT Texas
  17. Vikings: Dallas Turner, DE Alabama
  18. Bengals: Amarius Mims, OT Georgia
  19. Rams: Jared Verse, DE Florida State
  20. Steelers: Troy Fautanu, OT Washington
  21. Dolphins: Chop Robinson, DE Penn State
  22. Eagles: Quinyon Mitchell, CB Toledo
  23. Jaguars: Brian Thomas Jr, WR LSU
  24. Lions: Terrion Arnold, CB Alabama
  25. Packers: Jordan Morgan, OT Arizona
  26. Buccaneers: Graham Barton, C Duke
  27. Cardinals: Darius Robinson, DL Missouri
  28. Chiefs: Xavier Worthy, WR Texas
  29. Cowboys: Tyler Guyton, OT Oklahoma
  30. Ravens: Nate Wiggins, CB Clemson
  31. 49ers: Ricky Pearsall, WR Florida
  32. Panthers: Xavier Legette, WR South Carolina

2024 NFL Draft: Complete 1st Round Draft Order

by James Layton

The Kansas City Chiefs have won the Super Bowl in overtime. Now we finally have the complete draft order for the first round. As of right now, the Bears and Cardinals are the only two team to have two picks in the first round.

Let’s get into the first round.

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

Packers Updated Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Packers announced Friday a couple of practice squad moves. They have re-signed CB David Long Jr and released veteran RB Kenyan Drake from the unit.

Here is the updated Squad.

  1. Keshawn Banks, OLB
  2. Tyler Coyle, S
  3. Grant DuBose, WR
  4. Jonathan Ford, NT
  5. Zyon Gilbert, CB
  6. Anthony Johnson, CB
  7. Michael Jordan, G
  8. David Long, CB
  9. Alex McGough, QB
  10. Ellis Merriweather, RB
  11. Aaron Mosby, OLB
  12. Kenneth Odumegwu, OLB (International)
  13. Henry Pearson, FB
  14. Thyrick Pitts, WR
  15. Chris Slayton, DE
  16. Kadeem Telfort, OT
  17. Joel Wilson, TE

2024 Reserve/Future Signings Tracker

by James Layton

It’s that time of the year again. Where teams are signing players to reserve future contracts for their offseason roster.

Let’s get to the signings.

Updated: 02/1/2024

49ers

  1. Isaac Alarcon, OT

Bears

  1. Micah Baskerville, LB
  2. Stephen Carlson, TE
  3. Jerome Carvin, OL
  4. Adrian Colbert, DB
  5. Aviante Collins, OL
  6. Michael Dwumfour, DL
  7. Daniel Hardy, DL
  8. Roy Mbaeteka, OL
  9. Bill Murray, OL
  10. Nsimba Webster, WR
  11. Corliss Waitman, P
  12. Douglas Coleman, DB
  13. Cameron Lyons, LS
  14. Khalid Kareem, DE
  15. Doug Kramer, C

Bengals

  1. Allen George, CB
  2. Nate Gilliam, C
  3. Jeff Gunter, DE
  4. Shaka Heyward, LB
  5. Shedrick Jackson, WR
  6. Jaxon Kirkland, G
  7. Kwamie Lassiter II, WR
  8. Kendrick Pryor, WR

Bills

  1. Andy Isabella, WR
  2. Ja’marcus Ingram, CB
  3. Kevin Jarvis, OL
  4. Tre’ McKitty, TE
  5. Tyrell Shavers, WR
  6. Kyron Brown, CB
  7. Kameron CLine, DE
  8. Richard Gouraige, OL
  9. Kendall Williamson, S
  10. Byran Thompson, WR
  11. KJ Hamler, WR
  12. Eli Ankou, DT
  13. Darrynton Evans, RB
  14. Shane Buechele, QB

Broncos

  1. Tyler Badie, RB
  2. Ben DiNucci, QB
  3. Phillip Dorsett, WR
  4. Jordan Jackson, DT
  5. Demontrey Jacobs, OT
  6. Devon Key, DB
  7. Durell Nchami, LB
  8. Ronnie Perkins, DE
  9. William Sherman, G
  10. David Sills, WR
  11. Keidron Smith, DB
  12. Reese Taylor, DB
  13. Tanner McCalister, S
  14. Rashard Lawrence, DT

Browns

  1. Jaelon Darden, WR
  2. Vincent Gray, CB
  3. John Kelly Jr, RB
  4. Zaire Mitchell-Paden, TE
  5. Justin Murray, OT
  6. Lonnie Phelps, DE
  7. Charlie Thomas III, LB
  8. Isaiah Thomas, DE
  9. Chris Williams, DT
  10. Jayden Peevy, DT
  11. Caleb Johnson, LB
  12. Lucas Havrisik, K

Buccaneers

  1. C.J. Brewer, DL
  2. Silas Dzansi, OT
  3. Luke Haggard, OL
  4. Keenan Isaac, CB
  5. Cephus Johnson III, WR
  6. Patrick Laird, RB
  7. Richard LeCounte III, S
  8. Ryan Miller, WR
  9. Quandre Mosley, CB
  10. Jose Ramirez, OLB
  11. Logan Stenberg, OL
  12. Tanner Taula, TE
  13. Raleigh Webb, WR
  14. David Wells, TE
  15. Erick Banks, DT
  16. Evan Deckers, LS
  17. Vi Jones, LB
  18. Lwal Ugak, DT

Cardinals

  1. Andre Baccellia, WR
  2. Jackson Barton, OL
  3. Kaden Davis, WR
  4. Marquis Hayes, OL
  5. Tony Jones, RB
  6. Bernhard Seikovits, TE
  7. Jeff Smith, WR
  8. Quavian White, CB
  9. Daniel Arias, WR
  10. Austin Pleasants, OL
  11. Darren Hall, CB
  12. Verone McKinley, CB
  13. Michael Ojemudia, CB

Chargers

  1. Brevin Allen, DE
  2. Jerrod Clark, DT
  3. Elijah Dotson, RB
  4. Max Duggan, QB
  5. Simi Fehoko, WR
  6. Matt Hankins, DB
  7. Brent Laing, G
  8. CJ Okoye, DT
  9. Chris Wilcox, CB
  10. Jaret Patterson, RB
  11. Chris Hinton, DT

Chiefs

  1. Ian Book, QB
  2. Hassan Hall, RB
  3. Jacob Copeland, WR
  4. Jardan Smith, LB
  5. Kelvin Joseph, DB
  6. Shi Smith, WR
  7. Anthony Miller, WR

Colts

  1. Austin Ajiake, LB
  2. Liam Anderson, LB
  3. Tyrie Cleveland, WR
  4. Ethan Fernea, WR
  5. Arlington Hambright, OL
  6. Jordan Murray, OL
  7. Zavier Scott, WR
  8. Eric Tomlinson, TE
  9. Kendall Brooks, DB
  10. Lewis Kidd, G
  11. Michael Tutsie, DB
  12. Terrell Bynum, TE

Commanders

  1. Brandon Bouyer-Randle, LB
  2. Davion Davis, WR
  3. D’Angelo Mendell, CB

Cowboys

  1. Earl Bostick, OT
  2. Josh Butler, CB
  3. Princeton Fant, TE
  4. Buddy Johnson, LB
  5. Durrell Johnson, DE
  6. Racey McMath, WR
  7. Jalen Cropper, WR
  8. Sheldrick Redwine, DB
  9. Dakoda Shepley, C
  10. Snoop Conner, RB
  11. Malik Davis, RB
  12. Martavis Bryant, WR

Dolphins

  1. Quinton Bell, LB
  2. Ethan Bonner, CB
  3. Tanner Conner, TE
  4. Ryan Hayes, OT
  5. Chasen Hines, OL
  6. Brandon Pili, DT
  7. Braylon Sanders, WR
  8. Anthony Schwartz, WR
  9. Matthew Sexton, WR

Eagles

  1. Thomas Booker, DT
  2. Le’Raven Clark, OT
  3. Shaquan Davis, WR
  4. Noah Ellis, DT
  5. Mekhi Garner, DB
  6. Mario Goodrich, DB
  7. Jacob Harris, WR
  8. Griffin Herbert, WR
  9. Tarron Jackson, DE
  10. E.J. Jenkins, TE
  11. Terrell Lewis, LB
  12. Tristin McCollum, DB
  13. Tiawan Mullen, DB
  14. Joseph Ngata, WR
  15. Lew Nichols, RB
  16. Jason Poe, G
  17. Brandon Smith, LB
  18. Lecitus Smith, C
  19. Brett Toth, OT
  20. Austin Watkins, WR

Falcons

  1. Chris Blair, WR
  2. Natrone Brooks, DB
  3. Lukas Dennis, DB
  4. Milo Eifler, LB
  5. Demone Harris, DE
  6. John Leglue, OT
  7. Donovan Mutin, LB
  8. Willington Previlon, DT
  9. Justin Shaffer, G
  10. Ryan Swoboda, OT
  11. Tyler Vrabel, OT
  12. Carlos Washington, RB
  13. Barry Wesley, OT
  14. Robert Burns, RB
  15. Arnold Tarpley, DB
  16. Austin Mack, WR

Giants

  1. Deon Jackson, RB
  2. Dennis Houston, WR
  3. Yodney Cajuste, OT
  4. Joshua Miles, OT
  5. Jalen Mayfield, G
  6. Ryder Anderson, DT
  7. Dyontae Johnson, LB
  8. Jeremiah Martin, LB
  9. Kaleb Hayes, DB
  10. Stanley Thomas-Oliver, DB
  11. Tomon Fox, LB
  12. Chase Cota, WR
  13. Jimmy Morrisey, C

Jaguars

  1. Chandler Brewer, OT
  2. Tevaughn Campbell, DB
  3. DJ Coleman, DE
  4. De’Shaan Dixon, LB
  5. Erick Hallett, DB
  6. Dequan Jackson, LB
  7. Amani Oruwariye, DB
  8. Esezi Otomewo, DE
  9. Ayo Oyelola, DB
  10. Keaton Sutherland, G
  11. Darryl Williams, C
  12. Seth Williams, WR
  13. Josh Pederson, TE

Jets

  1. Malik Taylor, WR
  2. Lance McCutcheon, WR
  3. Stephen Jones, DL
  4. Marquiss Spencer, DL
  5. Vitaliy, Gurman, OL
  6. Jacques Patrick, RB
  7. Eze Obinna, OL
  8. Tae Hayes, CB
  9. Austin Seibert, K
  10. Nick Bawden, FB
  11. Tanzel Smart, DL

Lions

  1. Mitchell Agude, LB
  2. Maurice Alexander, WR
  3. Matt Farnio, OL
  4. Jake Funk, RB
  5. Connor Galvin, OT
  6. Craig James, CB
  7. Jemar Jefferson, RB
  8. Brandon Joseph, DB
  9. Tom Kennedy, WR
  10. Michael Niese, OT
  11. Chris Smith, DT
  12. Daurice Fountain, WR

Packers

  1. Keshawn Banks, LB
  2. Tyler Coyle, S
  3. Grant DuBose, WR
  4. Jonathan Ford, DL
  5. Zyon Gilbert, CB
  6. Anthony Johnson, CB
  7. Alex McGough, QB
  8. Ellis Merriweather, RB
  9. Aaron Mosby, LB
  10. Kenneth Odumegwu, LB
  11. Henry Pearson, FB
  12. Thyrick Pitts, WR
  13. Kadeem Telfort, OT
  14. Joel Wilson, TE

Panthers

  1. Tarik Cohen, RB
  2. Mike Boone, RB
  3. Spencer Brown, RB
  4. Jalen Camp, WR
  5. Cam Sims, WR
  6. Jordan Matthews, TE
  7. Chris Pierce, TE
  8. Badara Traore, OT
  9. Raequan Williams, DE
  10. AJ Parker, CB
  11. Lamar Jackson, CB

Patriots

  1. William Bradley-King, DE
  2. Joe Giles-Harris, LB
  3. Aziz Hearn, DB
  4. Tysten Hill, DT
  5. T.J. Luther, WR
  6. Andrew Stueber, OT
  7. Ke’Shawn Vaughn, RB
  8. Michael Jordan, G

Raiders

  1. David Agoha, DE
  2. Cornell Armstrong, CB
  3. Anthony Brown Jr, QB
  4. DJ Fluker, OT
  5. Cole Fotheringham, TE
  6. Jaydon Grant, S
  7. Marquan McCall, DT
  8. Sincere McCormick, RB
  9. Jalen McKenzie, OT
  10. John Samuel Shenker, TE
  11. Nesta Jade Silvera, DT
  12. Elerson Smith, DE
  13. Charles Snowden, DE
  14. Sam Webb, CB
  15. Kristian Wilkerson, WR
  16. Ben Brown, G
  17. Tyreque Jones, DB
  18. Tyreik McAllister, RB

Rams

  1. Dresser Winn, QB
  2. AJ Arcuri, OT
  3. Logan Bruss, G
  4. Cory Durden, DT
  5. Olakunle Fatukasi, LB
  6. Tanner Ingle, DB
  7. Mike McAllister, C
  8. Cameron McCutcheon, DB
  9. Zachary Thomas, OT
  10. Zach VanValkenburg, LB
  11. Miller Forristall, TE
  12. Nikola Kalinic, TE
  13. Grant Miller, G
  14. Xavier Smith, WR

Ravens

  1. Tykeem Doss, G
  2. Tashawn Manning, G
  3. Christian Matthews, DB
  4. Rayshad Nichols, DT
  5. Josh Ross, LB
  6. Bravvion Roy, DT
  7. Sean Ryan, WR
  8. Scotty Washington, TE
  9. Owen Wright, RB
  10. Tre Swilling, LB

Saints

  1. Mark Evans, OT
  2. Jack Heflin, DT
  3. Faion Hicks, DB
  4. Tommy Hudson, TE
  5. Michael Jacobson, TE
  6. Tommy Kraemer, G
  7. Niko Lalos, DE
  8. Jordan Mims, RB
  9. Anfernee Orji, LB
  10. John Penisini, NT
  11. James Robinson, RB
  12. Rejzohn Wright, CB

Seahawks

  1. Levi Bell, LB
  2. Matthew Gotel, DT
  3. Bryant Koback, RB
  4. Tyler Mabry, TE
  5. Jonathan Sutherland, S
  6. Cody White, WR
  7. Easop Winston Jr, WR

Steelers

  1. Luq Barcoo, CB
  2. Tyler Beach, OT
  3. Marquez Callaway, WR
  4. Jack Colletto, FB
  5. Kellen Diesch, OT
  6. Jalen Elliott, S
  7. Joey Fisher, G
  8. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  9. Devery Hamilton, OT
  10. Anderson Hardy, OT
  11. Keilahn Harris, WR
  12. Jonathan Marshall, DL
  13. Ryan McCollum, C
  14. Denzel Mims, WR
  15. Aaron Shampkin, RB
  16. Jacob Slade, DL
  17. Duece Watts, WR
  18. Kalon Barnes, CB
  19. Thomas Graham, CB
  20. Tyler Murray, LB
  21. David Perales, OLB
  22. Josiah Scott, CB

Texans

  1. McTelvin Agim, DT
  2. Alex Bachman, WR
  3. Tim Boyle, QB
  4. Gerrid Doaks, RB
  5. Ali Gaye, DE
  6. Brandon Hill, S
  7. Johnny Johnson III, WR
  8. Dalton Keene, TE
  9. Troy Pride, CB
  10. JJ Taylor, RB
  11. Jaylon Thomas, OT
  12. Jared Wayne, WR

Titans

  1. Shyheim Carter, CB
  2. Tay Gowan, DB
  3. Tre’shaun Harrison, WR
  4. Thomas Odukoya, TE
  5. Thomas Rush, LB
  6. Lachavious Simmons, G

Vikings

  1. Trishton Jackson, WR
  2. N’Keal Harry, WR
  3. Dewayne McBride, RB
  4. Joejuan Williams, CB
  5. Jaylin Williams, CB
  6. Abraham Beauplan, LB
  7. Coy Cronk, OT
  8. Henry Byrd, G
  9. Tyrese Robinson, G
  10. Thayer Thomas, WR
  11. Myles Gaskin, RB
  12. Daylen Baldwin, WR
  13. AJ Green, CB

NFL Power Rankings Week 13

By Barb Layton

This is the start of 13th week in the NFL. The teams seem to be getting set for the playoffs and who will end up where.

Let’s see how I have them ranked.

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

Workout Report for Monday 11/27

by James Layton

It was a somewhat busy Monday around the league for workouts. Twenty-eight players were brought in for a workout.

Let’s get into the workouts.

Broncos

  • Dane Cruikshank, DB Arizona
  • Matthias Farley, DB Notre Dame
  • Dallin Leavitt, DB Utah State

Packers

  • Devin Asiasi, TE UCLA
  • Nick Eubanks, TE Michigan
  • Jarrett Guarartiano, QB Washington State
  • Brenden Knox, RB Marshall
  • John Lovett, RB Penn State
  • Joel Wilson, TE Central Michigan

Colts

  • Durell Nchami, LB Maryland
  • Derek Rivers, DE Youngstown State
  • Chris Smith, DT Notre Dame

Jaguars

  • Matt Farniok, G
  • James Murray, C
  • Keaton Sutherland, G

Patriots

  • Austin Burton, Purdue
  • Michael Ezeike, TE UCLA
  • Cameron McCutcheon, DB Western Carolina
  • La’Michael Pettway, TE Iowa State
  • Christian Sims, TE Bowling Green

49ers

  • Anthony Averett, DB Alabama
  • Innis Gaines, DB TCU
  • Kemon Hall, DB North Texas
  • Erik Harris, DB California (Pa)
  • Karl Joseph, DB West Virginia
  • Will Parks, DB Arizona
  • AJ Thomas, DB Western Michigan

Bears Updated Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Bears announced Friday the transactions of signing center Doug Kramer to their practice squad and the release of offensive lineman Matt Farnick.

Let’s get into the updated squad.

  • Micah Baskerville, LB
  • Robert Burns, FB
  • Stephen Carlson, TE
  • Aviante Collins, OT
  • Demarquis Gates, OLB
  • Daniel Hardy, DE
  • Jalen Harris, DE
  • Collin Johnson, WR
  • Khalid Kareem, DE
  • Doug Kramer, C
  • Christian Matthew, CB
  • Roy Mbeateka, OT (International)
  • Trace McSorley, QB
  • Bill Murray, G
  • Greg Stroman, CB
  • Nsimba Walker, WR
  • Kendall Williamson, SS

Workout Report for Friday 11/17

by James Layton

It was a slow Friday for workout around the league. Twelve players were brought in for a workout, among them were veteran quarterback Joe Flacco and defensive back Eric Rowe.

Let’s get into the report.

Browns

  • Daylen Baldwin, WR Michigan
  • Joey Fisher, G Shepherd
  • Joe Flacco, QB Delaware
  • Myles Hartsfield, DB Mississippi
  • Craig James, DB Southern Illinois
  • Tyjon Lindsey, WR Oregon State
  • Alec Lindstrom, C Boston College
  • Xavier Malone, WR Henderson State
  • A.J. Parker, DB Kansas State
  • Jason Poe, G Mercer
  • Malik Turner, WR Illinois

Steelers
Eric Rowe, DB Utah

Commanders
Jordan Willis, DE Kansas State

Workout Report for Tuesday 11/14

By James Layton

It was a busy Tuesday in the NFL for workouts. With twenty-nine players being brought in for a tryout.

Let’s get into the workouts.

Cardinals
EJ Perry, QB
Stanley Berryhill, WR
Tyjon Lindsey, WR
Cam Sims, WR

Commanders
Derek Rivers, DE
Kemoko Turay, DE
Terrell Lewis, LB

Dolophins
Bubba Bolden, DB
Dane Cruikshank, DB
Colby Gossett, G
Wes Martin, G
AJ Moore, DB
Andrew Norwell, G

Lions
Bobby Hart, OT
Bruce Irvin, LB (Signed to Practice Squad)
Cedric Ogbuehi, OT
Michael Schofield, G (Signed to Practice Squad)

Packers
Austin Ajiake, LB
Gabe Houy, OT
John Molchon, G
James Tunstall, OT

Vikings
Tanner Morgan, QB
Daylen Baldwin, WR

Steelers
Ben Mason, TE/FB
John Samuel Shenker, TE

Seahawks
Vi Jones, LB

Buccaneers
Myles Dorn, DB
Jaquan Johnson, DB (Signed to Practice Squad)
AJ Thomas, DB

Titans
Marquez Callaway, WR

Workout Report for Monday 11/13

by James Layton

Seven players were brought in for workouts Monday. And of those seven, one was signed following the workout.

Let’s get into the workouts.

Eagles
Noah Togiai, TE
Andrew Norwell, G
Lecitus Smith, C

Packers
Jaylon Thomas, OT

Ravens
Josh Wells, OT
Devery Hamilton, OT

Saints
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE (Signed)