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sports2 days ago

Undrafted Hustle Earns Jobity a Steelers Roster Spot

The Steelers trimmed to 53 and kept undrafted free agent Kevin Jobity Jr., a surprising addition who has impressed with relentless hustle and ball pursuit. Brian Baldinger praised him as the only defensive lineman who consistently gets to the ball, and Jobity’s preseason sack showcased his pass-rush potential. Pittsburgh kept him among a deep DL, with Omar Khan saying he earned it, and Jobity will battle Sebastian Joseph-Day and Gabriel Rubio for reps behind the core group, with early opportunities possible if injuries surface.

UDFA Erick Hunter Stakes His Claim in Lions' Scrimmage Showdown
sports28 days ago

UDFA Erick Hunter Stakes His Claim in Lions' Scrimmage Showdown

In a padded Lions practice that resembled a scrimmage, undrafted rookie linebacker Erick Hunter stood out by winning two special-teams reps and later forcing a red-zone interception on a pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The day featured notable moments from Aidan Hutchinson (a sack), Derrick Barnes and Devin White (in for Malcolm Rodríguez), and several big plays from Jameson Williams and St. Brown, including a late TD sequence that helped set up a game-winning drive. Hunter’s standout showing emerged as the clear highlight among Detroit’s depth pieces.

Lions' Madden 27 rookies receive early ratings ahead of release
technology1 month ago

Lions' Madden 27 rookies receive early ratings ahead of release

Madden NFL 27 reveals Detroit Lions rookies’ overall ratings ahead of the August launch, led by Derrick Moore at 77 and Blake Miller at 75, with Tyre West 70, Kendrick Law 70, Keith Abney II 68, and undrafted Luke Altmyer at 65, highlighting Moore’s strong showing and Altmyer’s inclusion, and previewing the Madden prediction series and a weekend livestream.

Ravens Waive Heisman Finalist Pavia Three Months Into UDFA Contract
sports1 month ago

Ravens Waive Heisman Finalist Pavia Three Months Into UDFA Contract

The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia, a Vanderbilt Heisman finalist, just three months into his three-year, $3.1 million UDFA deal with zero guaranteed money. Pavia will go through a 24-hour waiver period during which other teams can claim his contract; if unclaimed, he becomes a free agent and will try to land with another NFL club, likely continuing to compete for a depth-chart role behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.

Five hopefuls poised to steal the Eagles' spotlight in 2026 training camp
sports1 month ago

Five hopefuls poised to steal the Eagles' spotlight in 2026 training camp

NBC Sports Philadelphia highlights five players who could become training camp darlings for the 2026 Eagles: tight end Dae’Quan Wright, wide receiver Danny Gray, defensive backs Maximus Pulley and Kapena Gushiken, and running back Elijah Mitchell. Each candidate brings a mix of size, speed, and past exposure to the NFL, with Wright, Gray, Pulley, Gushiken, and Mitchell all vying to stand out in a crowded depth chart and earn a roster spot after varied paths to the team.

Reaves lands record $185M Lakers deal, redefining undrafted contracts
sports2 months ago

Reaves lands record $185M Lakers deal, redefining undrafted contracts

Austin Reaves signs a four-year, $185 million max contract with the Lakers, including a final-season player option, making him the highest-paid undrafted free agent in NBA history. The deal uses cap mechanics that leave the Lakers with roughly $48 million in space this offseason and a ~$21 million cap hold until signing, so it won’t derail their plans but tightens long-term flexibility and reshapes the guard market for other teams.

Vikings Sign Two Former Seahawks as Teasley Begins GM Tenure
sports3 months ago

Vikings Sign Two Former Seahawks as Teasley Begins GM Tenure

New Vikings GM Nolan Teasley started his tenure by signing two former Seahawks undrafted free agents, wide receivers Michael Briscoe and Trayvon Rudolph. Briscoe was waived by Seattle for failing to disclose a physical condition, a detail that has sparked talk of a Seattle-to-Minnesota pipeline and whether this could affect Seattle’s guaranteed-money leverage. The article notes it’s early to tell how frequently this trend might appear.

49ers Lock In Six Draft Picks and Seven UDFAs
roster-moves3 months ago

49ers Lock In Six Draft Picks and Seven UDFAs

The San Francisco 49ers announced the signings of six of their eight 2026 draft picks to four-year deals and added seven undrafted rookie free agents, including De’Zhaun Stribling, Kaelon Black, Carver Willis, Ephesians Prysock, Jaden Dugger, Enrique Cruz Jr., Khalil Dinkins, Bryson Eason, Wesley Grimes, Mikail Kamara, Will Pauling, Jalen Stroman, and James Thompson Jr.

Ravens Give Undrafted QB Diego Pavia a Real Shot at Mini-Camp
sports4 months ago

Ravens Give Undrafted QB Diego Pavia a Real Shot at Mini-Camp

Baltimore invited undrafted quarterback Diego Pavia to rookie minicamp to earn a roster spot and will evaluate him against Joe Fagnano, with coach Jesse Minter saying, “show us what you can do.” Pavia, a two-year New Mexico State star who transferred to Vanderbilt and became the Commodores’ first Heisman finalist, is entering a competition the Ravens could carry three to five quarterbacks for, while also weighing veteran options (e.g., Heinicke, Tune, Dobbs) that could affect the outcome. The team is also sorting through roster questions at center and other spots as it heads toward training camp.

Bears Target Veteran Edge Rusher Snowden After Raiders Move on
sports4 months ago

Bears Target Veteran Edge Rusher Snowden After Raiders Move on

The Chicago Bears could claim Charles Snowden, a former UDFA edge rusher who spent 2024–25 with the Raiders, after Las Vegas waived him. Snowden has shown pass-rush ability and versatility (including occasional inside rushing) and could add veteran depth and competition for Chicago’s edge group as the team assesses Dayo Odeyingbo and Shemar Turner this offseason.