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Just FYI. Speaking of second-year tight ends from Iowa, former No. Hockenson is aiming for a strong rebound season after his was cut short by an ankle injury. Pretty amazing. This is a make-or-break year for defensive back Josh Jackson , a second-rounder in who has been tried in many places including at safety but has yet to find a home.

But reports say he was thriving as an outside cornerback during training camp; he needs to seize this opportunity. In contrast, inside linebacker Christian Kirksey is a known commodity for the Packers. He arrives as a free agent but needs to avoid the injury bug that bit him the past two years in Cleveland. One is a certainty, in veteran middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens career tackles. Third-year pro Ben Niemann , an undrafted free agent, may also find footing as a starter as weak-side linebacker.

Defensive back Desmond King has had three mostly stellar years with the Chargers as a versatile chess piece as a corner, safety and kick returner and now enters the final year of his fifth-round rookie deal.

If the Jim Thorpe Award winner can stay healthy, a huge payday awaits. The Williamsburg native has done well for himself as a seventh-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in Jaleel Johnson gets a big opportunity in his fourth season in Minnesota. The fourth-round pick is listed as a starting defensive tackle. And yes, quarterback Nate Stanley — a seventh-round pick in April — remains a Viking. He was one of two QBs signed to the practice squad Jake Browning is the other. Practice squad players:.

WR -- Brandon Smith Dallas. TE -- Shaun Beyer Denver. LB -- Barrington Wade Denver. Jeff Johnson Iowa Football Jan. The Gazette Iowa Football Dec. Vanessa Miller Iowa Football Feb. John Steppe. Iowa Football Oct. Hawk Off the Press Oct. Mike Hlas. Minor League Sports Oct. Crime and Courts 4h ago. Mike Condon. Iowa High School Volleyball 4h ago. Jeff Linder. With: 1 Comment. Nelson, listed by Detroit at 6-foot-7, pounds, was an undrafted free agent in the NFL Draft and switched positions once he got into the league.

Wieting, a rookie who also spent time with the Browns earlier this summer, has not been reported to have signed on any practice squad. Mabin appeared in nine games for the Bengals last season and is currently a free agent. Offensive lineman Ross Reynolds was waived by the San Francisco 49ers over the weekend.

He was not claimed on waivers and reverted back to the 49ers and was then placed on injured reserve. Offensive lineman Andrew Donnal was placed on injured reserve by the Indianapolis Colts, but then reached an injury settlement with the team and is currently a free agent. Contents hide.