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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

Workout Report for Friday 12/22

by James Layton

It was a busy Friday around the league for workouts. Eighteen players were brought in for a workout.

Let’s get into the tryouts.

Falcons

  • Hassan Hall, RB
  • Jaret Patterson, RB

Browns

  • Mathieu Betts, DE
  • Josiah Bronson, DT
  • Jerome Carvin, G
  • Vitaliy Gurman, OT
  • Lewis Kidd, G

Broncos

  • Anthony Brown, QB
  • Samuel Emilus, WR
  • Evan Holm, DB
  • Mustafa Johnson, DE
  • Jonathan Jones, LB
  • Kian Schaffer-Baker, WR
  • Darius Williams, DB
  • Josh Woods, LB

Chargers

  • Demerio Houston, DB

Rams

  • Alex Matheson, LS

Eagles

  • Jake Geradi, P

Steelers Injury Report: Week 11 @ Browns

by James Layton

The Steelers and Browns are coming into both with a 6-3 record. Both teams are looking to make a run to claim 1st place in the division and a playoff run. The Steelers are entering this game missing starting safeties Minkah Fitzpatrick and Keanu Neal. although they are more in likely getting starting tight end Pat Freiermuth back this week, who has spent the last month on the injured reserve list.

The Browns lost a key member of the team this week with starting quarterback DeShaun Watson being placed on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury. They are also going to be missing wide receiver Marquise Goodwin and defensive back Juan Thornhill in this matchup.

Here is the complete injury report.

Steelers

  • Montravius Adams, NT Ankle OUT
  • Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS Hamstring OUT
  • Patt Freiermuth, TE Hamstring QUSTIONABLE
  • Keanu Neal, SS Ribs OUT

Browns

  • Michael Dunn, G Calf QUESTIONABLE
  • Marquise Goodwin, WR Concussion OUT
  • Dawand Jones, OT Knee QUESTIONABLE
  • Juan Thornhill, DB Calf OUT

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

NFL Power Rankings Week 2

By Barb Layton

This was one crazy week in the NFL. This week rankings will be much different than last week. Who would have guessed that Aaron Rodgers would have gone down on the 4th snap of the season.

Let us start this week.

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

NFL Power Rankings Week 1

By Barb Layton

This is the 1st week of meaningful games. I think this is how the power rankings are at this point of the season. I think the new season will get off to a good start.

Let’s get this started.

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

Browns Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Browns 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. Caleb Biggers, CB
  2. Cam Bright, LB
  3. Miller Forristall,TE
  4. Thomas Greeney, TE
  5. Gavin Heslop, CB
  6. Derrick Kelly, OT
  7. Nate Meadors, S
  8. Anthony Schwartz, WR (Injured)
  9. Jalen Wayne, WR
  10. Colby Gossett, G
  11. Jordan Wilkins, RB

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

NFL Transaction Report 8/10

By Barb Layton

This will be the first week that all the teams will be playing a preseason game. There are still some things that are being done by the teams.

Broncos
Waived G Yasir Durant from IR with a settlement

Browns
Signed DL Shelby Harris

Colts
Waived WR Ethan Ferhea from IR with a settlement

Lions
Placed RB Justin Jackson on the retired list
Signed RB Benny Snell and QB Teddy Bridgewater

Ravens
Waived WR Makai Polk

NFL Transaction Report for 8/5

By Barb Layton

Here is the transactions that were made on the 5th.

49ers
Signed LB Daelin Hayes
Placed LB Daryl Johnson on IR

Bears
Waived TE Chase Allen with injury designation

Broncos
Sign DL Forrest Merrill
Waived/injured G Yasir Durant

Browns
Signed OL Derrick Kelly and DB Gavin Heslop
WR Daylen Baldwin and DE Thomas Graham were placed on IR after clearing waivers

Colts
Signed TE Nick Eubanks and Michael Jacobson
Placed OT Jake Witten on IR
Waived RB Toriano Clinton

Commanders
Signed CB Jace Whittaker
Released G Keaton Sutherland

Dolphins
waived DB Bennett Williams from IR with injury settlement

Eagles
Activated G Josh Sills from the Commissioner exempt list

Lions
DB Jarren Williams placed on IR after clearing waivers

Panthers
Activated G Chandler Zavala

Rams
Signed TE Cameron McDonald

Saints
RB Eno Benjamin has a ruptured Achilles

Titans
Signed OT Justin Murray

Vikings
Activated LB Andre Carter