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Vikings lock in 53-man roster with four QBs, four TEs and a compact edge rush
sports4 days ago

Vikings lock in 53-man roster with four QBs, four TEs and a compact edge rush

The Vikings, led by new GM Nolan Teasley, cut to a 53-man roster featuring four quarterbacks (Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, Max Brosmer), four tight ends (T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver, Gavin Bartholomew, Ben Yurosek) and four edge rushers, plus three undrafted free agents (Dillon Bell, Brett Thorson, Jacob Thomas). The rest of the depth chart includes three running backs, six wide receivers, eight offensive linemen, five corners and five safeties, but safety depth and the edge-rush group bear watching after Harrison Smith’s uncertain future and Tyler Batty’s ACL injury. The roster is still subject to change ahead of Week 1.

via The New York Times|
#nfl#quarterbacks#roster
Roster Cuts Reveal Early 2026 Storylines: Winners, Losers, and Surprises
sports4 days ago

Roster Cuts Reveal Early 2026 Storylines: Winners, Losers, and Surprises

After the 53-man rosters are set, teams will keep reshuffling via waivers and practice squads, but the weekend highlighted clear winners (the Rams with a potential Aaron Donald return, Quinn Ewers landing with the Jaguars as the No. 2, Jalon Daniels backing up Baker Mayfield in Tampa, several undrafted free agents sticking with Ravens, Falcons, and Packers, the Dolphins’ youth movement, Odell Beckham Jr.’s Giants reunion, and J.J. McCarthy avoiding an outright release in Minnesota) and notable losers (J.J. McCarthy’s uncertain fate in Minnesota, Jerry Jones’s Cowboys overpay in trading for Broderick Jones, Green Bay’s fragile run game, the four-quarterback rosters in Vikings, Falcons, Steelers, and Eagles, Bears’ Gervon Dexter Sr. trade to Atlanta, Will Levis’s waiver by Tennessee, and Justin Joly’s release).

via USA Today|
#nfl#quarterbacks#roster-cuts-2026
Patriots lock in 53-man roster, mix of rookies and trades
sports5 days ago

Patriots lock in 53-man roster, mix of rookies and trades

The New England Patriots finalized their 53-man roster for 2026 after a weekend of moves, keeping three quarterbacks (Maye, DeVito, Morton), three running backs (Ste Stevenson, Henderson, Kiner), a loaded receiver corps, and a sizeable offensive/defensive depth chart. Surprises include cornerback Channing Canada beating Kindle Vildor and seventh-rounder Quintayvious Hutchins earning a role on the edge, aided by trades that added Walter Rouse and Corey Kiner. Eight of nine draftees made the cut, along with two undrafted free agents (Tanner Arkin, Khalil Jacobs); 37 players were waived/released, with Harold Landry on PUP and Brenden Schooler on NFI, and Marcus Bryant placed on IR. The roster will continue to evolve in the coming days.

via Pats Pulpit|
#nfl#patriots#roster
Undrafted Chiefs shine in Week 1 preseason, fueling roster buzz
sports18 days ago

Undrafted Chiefs shine in Week 1 preseason, fueling roster buzz

In KC’s 2026 preseason opener against the Rams, three undrafted players stood out and could complicate the Chiefs’ final 53-man decisions: WR Andrew Armstrong, TE Jake Briningstool, and CB Melvin Smith. Armstrong, with a 6’4” frame and strong blocking, earned reps with the starters and flashed run-support potential. Briningstool had three receptions for 29 yards and better blocking, giving him a real shot at the third tight end spot ahead of Jared Wiley. Smith claimed first-string opportunities and contributed on special teams, keeping him in the mix in a crowded cornerback room. Kahill Benson remains a near-lock on the line, but these performances heighten the competition as KC heads to Tampa.

via Arrowhead Addict|
#kansas-city-chiefs#nfl#preseason
Jaguars' Rookie Minicamp Hints at Emerging Depth and Playmakers
sports3 months ago

Jaguars' Rookie Minicamp Hints at Emerging Depth and Playmakers

Jacksonville’s 27 rookies (10 draft picks, 17 UDFAs) hit the Miller Electric Center for a non-contact rookie minicamp, offering early signs for the team’s future. Second‑round TE Nate Boerkircher and third‑round OL Emmanuel Pregnon looked the part physically, though the practice format limited full evaluation. Day 3 standouts included TE Tanner Koziol and WR CJ Williams, who showed fluid movement and sure hands, and UDFA RB J’Mari Taylor, who flashed explosiveness and pass-catching ability. Veterans such as Chandler Brayboy added depth, while QBs Joey Aguilar and Derek Robertson pushed for No.3 behind Carter Bradley, with Robertson showing touch and Aguilar a live arm but inconsistent accuracy. The three-day camp will continue with pads for clearer assessments.

via Sports Illustrated|
#cj-williams#jaguars#nfl
Patriots Minicamp: 17 hopefuls audition for 2 open roster spots at Gillette
sports3 months ago

Patriots Minicamp: 17 hopefuls audition for 2 open roster spots at Gillette

Patriots rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium features 17 players competing for two open roster spots. Eight previously unreported newcomers include Cade Harris, Jha’Quan Jackson, Jeremiah Franklin, Nate Azzopardi, Olasunkonmi Agunloye, Xavier Holmes, Dee Williams and Tim Coutras. Nine previously reported participants are Logan Collier, Elijah Simonson, Tyrell Martin, Jordan Kwiatkowski, Declan Williams, Malcolm Greene, Peter Manuma, Mitch McCarthy and Kneeland Hibbett. Four current Patriots on the field are WR Jeremiah Webb, OT Lorenz Metz, OL Mehki Butler and CB Brandon Crossley. Demarcus Lacey and Korey Foreman were not on the list. The minicamp will determine which players secure the two openings.

via Pats Pulpit|
#minicamp#nfl#oops
49ers' 2026 rookies show early promise on Day 1 of minicamp
sports3 months ago

49ers' 2026 rookies show early promise on Day 1 of minicamp

Day 1 of the 49ers’ two-day minicamp featured the 2026 rookie class taking the field for the first time, with De’Zhaun Stribling debuting at No. 15 and showing in drills, Kaelon Black wearing No. 26 and catching a pass, and several UDFA standouts like Khalil Dinkins and Will Pauling flashing. Preston Stone participated on a tryout basis, Omari Porter and Eli Blakely made early defensive plays, and Mykel Williams continued ACL rehab as the team eyes an early 2026 return.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#49ers#minicamp#rookies
Chargers Ink Five 2026 Draft Picks and 18 Undrafted Free Agents
sports3 months ago

Chargers Ink Five 2026 Draft Picks and 18 Undrafted Free Agents

The Los Angeles Chargers signed five players from the 2026 draft class to rookie contracts—Travis Burke (Memphis), Genesis Smith (Arizona), Nick Barrett (South Carolina), Logan Taylor (Boston College), and Alex Harkey (Oregon)—waived defensive lineman Josh Fuga and cornerback Jordan Oladokun, and added 18 undrafted free agents including Noah Avinger, Lander Barton, Jerand Bradley, Sincere Brown, Jahmeer Carter, Greg Desrosiers, Devin Grant, Jacobian Guillory, Niles King, Devonte Ross, Rodney Shelley, Avery Smith, Jacob Spomer, Evan Svoboda, Nadame Tucker, Terry Webb, Jeremiah Wilson and Isaiah World.

via Los Angeles Chargers website|
#2026-nfl-draft#chargers#genesis-smith
Vikings begin 2026 rookie minicamp with 57 players in audition
sports3 months ago

Vikings begin 2026 rookie minicamp with 57 players in audition

The Vikings opened their 2026 rookie minicamp at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center on May 8 with 2026 draftees, undrafted rookies, and invited players; six rostered Vikings with limited NFL experience and three veterans with pro backgrounds were also set to participate, and the club released a 57-player, position-by-position list detailing all participants.

via Minnesota Vikings|
#cooper-rush#rookie-minicamp#sports
Bills add 12 undrafted free agents to 2026 roster
sports3 months ago

Bills add 12 undrafted free agents to 2026 roster

With rookie minicamp underway, the Bills signed 12 undrafted free agents for 2026, adding depth across offense and defense. The group includes players like Wisconsin fullback Jackson Acker; WRs Gabriel Benyard and Ja’Mori Maclin; Clemson edge Cade Denhoff; Duke/ UCLA alum Bruno Fina; Tennessee Tech ILB Theron Gaines; Virginia Tech DE Kody Huisman; Missouri State CB Jordan Dunbar; Pittsburgh RB Desmond Reid; Youngstown State WR Max Tomczak; Arkansas CB Kani Walker; and Syracuse OL De’Metrius Weatherspoon, among others, giving Buffalo a broad evaluative pool during the offseason.

via Buffalo Bills|
#buffalo-bills#nfl#rookie-minicamp
Browns ink Spencer Fano, seven other draft picks sign deals
sports3 months ago

Browns ink Spencer Fano, seven other draft picks sign deals

The Cleveland Browns signed first-round tackle Spencer Fano to a four-year, $32.2 million contract with a $19.9 million signing bonus (fully guaranteed) and announced deals for seven other 2026 draft picks: Denzel Boston, Austin Barber, Parker Brailsford, Justin Jefferson, Joe Royer, Taylen Green and Carsen Ryan. First-round wideout KC Concepcion and second-round safety Emmaneul McNeil-Warren remain unsigned. The Browns also signed 12 undrafted free agents, including Logan Fano, Spencer’s brother.

via NBC Sports|
#cleveland-browns#nfl-draft#rookie-contracts