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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

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

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

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)

Steelers Injury Report: Week 10 vs. Packers

by James Layton

The Steelers are coming into this game pretty much as healthy as can be expected at the halfway point of the season. They Packers on the on the other hand are pretty beat up.

The steelers are going to be without safety Minkah Fitzpatrick again this week with a hamstring injury.

Let’s get into the complete injury report.

Steelers

  • Montravius Adams, NT Ankle OUT
  • Minkah Fitzpatrick, S Hamstring OUT

Packers

  • Jaire Alexander, CB Shoulder DOUBTFUL
  • Kenny Clark, NT Shoulder QUESTIONABLE
  • Rudy Ford, S Calf QUESTIONABLE
  • Yosh Nijman, OT Back QUESTIONABLE
  • Jon Runyan, G Neck QUESTIONABLE
  • Quay Walker, LB Groin DOUBTFUL
  • Josh Myers, C Knee QUESTIONABLE

NFL Transaction Reports for 8/6

By Barb Layton

Here is the transaction report. We have several teams that made changes to the roster.

Bears
Placed TE Chase Allen on IR

Bills
Activated DT Jordan Phillips off the PUP list

Dolphins
Signed DL Da’Shawn Hand
Released DL Anthony Montaivo

Eagles
Signed OL Josh Andrew
Waived WR Charleston Rambo with injury designation
Released LB Davion Taylor

Jets
Waived LBs Hamsah Nasirildeen and Maalik Hall
Signed LBs Nick Vigil and Sam Eguavoen

Packers
Released QB Danny Etling

Raiders
Activated DT Byron Young from the PUP list

Saints
Placed WR Eno Benjamin on IR

Seahawks
Activated CB Tariq Woolen from the PUP list
Re-signed DT Rodrick Perry

Texans
Placed OL DJ Scaife on IR
Claimed OL Keaton Sutherland off of waivers from the Commanders

Vikings
Signed WR N’Keal Harry
Placed DL James Lynch on IR

Packers Undrafted Free Agent Signings

by Barb Layton

The Packers have officially announced their 2023 list of undrafted free agents. This group includes LB Brenton Cox, DL Jason Lewan and WR Deuce Watts.

Here is the complete list of players.

  1. Keshawn Banks, LB San Diego State
  2. Brenton Cox, LB Florida
  3. Chuck Filiaga, G Minnesota
  4. Melik Heath, WR Ole Miss
  5. Jason Lewan, DL Illinois State
  6. Cameron McDonald, TE Florida State
  7. Christian Morgan, S Baylor
  8. Henry Pearson, FB Appalachian State
  9. Jimmy Phillips, LB SMU
  10. Benny Sapp, ll, S Northern Iowa
  11. Kadeem Telfort, OT UAB
  12. Duece Watts, WR Tulane

NFL Transaction Report 11/8

By Barb Layton

Broncos
Placing C Lloyd Cushenberry on IR
Promoting S Anthony Harris
Signed WR Kaden Davis to the practice squad

Browns
Waived CB Herb Miller
Signed WR Cyril Grayson to the practice squad

Buccaneers
Sign OLB Charles Snowden to the practice squad
Released OLB JoJo Ozougwu

Dolphins
Released DE Big Kat Bryant
Signed FB Jake Bargas to the practice squad

Eagles
Promote S Andre Chachere
Sign OT Fred Johnson to the practice squad

Falcons
Place OL Matt Hennessy to the IR
Promoted DB Jovante Moffett from the practice squad
Released DB BoPete Keyes from the practice squad
Signed OLB Quinton Bell and OL Jonotthan Harrison

Giants
Sign DT Aaron Crawford to the practice squad
Release DB Olaijah Griffin

Packers
Released WR Kawaan Baker from the practice squad

Panthers
Designate S Jeremy Chinn to return from the IR

Raiders
Waiving S Jonathan Abrams

Rams
Waived S Terrell Burgess and TE Kendall Blanton

Ravens
Activate TE Charlie Kolar from the IR

Saints
Waived G Wyatt Davis
Released RB Jake Funk and QB Brett Hundley from the practice squad

Seahawks
Signed RB Godwin Igwebuike to the practice squad

Steelers
Cut LB Ryan Anderson and K Nick Sciba from the practice squad
Signed WR Josh Malone to the practice squad

Workout Report for Tuesday 11/1

by James Layton

It was a busy day cause of the Trade Deadline, but surprisingly it even busy day for workouts around the league.

Let’s get into it.

Tryouts

Cardinals
Eric Banks, DT

Falcons
Amani Bledsoe, DE
Aaron Crawford, DT

Lions
Rico Gafford, WR
Troy Pride, CB

Packers
Austin Faoliu, DT
Charles Snowden, LB
Jordin Wilkins, DT

Colts
Benjie Franklin, DB
Tim Harris, DB
Chris Steele, DB
Julian Taylor, DT
Kevin Toliver, DB

Raiders
Jake Bargas, RB
Dominique Dafney, TE

Patriots
Hayden Howerton, G
Michal Menet, C
Jake Snyder, G

Seahawks
Jarrett Gaurantano, QB
Laquon Treadwell, WR

Buccaneers
Joe Ozouqwu, DE

Titans
Darrion Daniels, DT
Christopher Hinton, DT
Donovan Jeter, NT
David Moa, DT

Visits

Cardinals
Rashaad Coward, OT
Kamu Grugier-Hill, LB

Broncos
Zach McCloud, LB