Current ND Players in the NFL

[Legacy]

Of the forty-two former ND players currently on NFL rosters, this seems to be the consensus on whether they will make the 53 man rosters:

Locks (25)
Boykin, Stanley - Baltimore
Pride, - Carolina
Kmet - Chicago
Z Martin, Jaylon - Dallas
Okwaras (2) - Detroit
St. Brown - GB
Fuller, N. Martin - Houston
Day, Nelson - Indy
Eifert - Jax
Gilman (2nd, SS), Rochell, Tillery, Tranquill - LAC
Rudolph, Harrison Smith - Minn
Love, Tate - NYG
Claypool, Tuitt - Pittsburgh
McGinchey - SF

Others on Rosters
RB - CJ Procise - tryout with Chi, Detroit, Indy - signed by Houston
Bars (2nd, RT) - proj In - Chicago - made roster
Kareem (3rd) - drafted 5th rd '20 - proj in - Cincy - made roster
Jansen (1st LS) - proj in - Carolina - made roster
Durham Smythe (1st) - proj in - Miami - made roster
Sam Young (3rd) - proj in - LV - made roster per initial reports, then waived/released - added to roster

Practice Squad (6)
Tony Jones (4th) - bubble - NO - UDFA - waived/released - signed to Saints practice squad (PS)
Josh Adams (2nd), NYJ - UDFA '18 - bubble - waived/released - signed to Jets PS
Jalen Elliott (5th) - proj out - Detroit - UDFA - waived/released - signed to Detroit practice squad
Asmar Bilal (3rd), proj out - LAC - UDFA - waived/released - signed to LAC practice squad
Donte Vaughn- proj out - LAC - UDFA - waived/released - signed to LAC practice squad
Jarron Jones - Pitts, at OL - proj out - UDFA - waived/released - signed to Pitts PS
KeiVarae Russell (5th) proj out - NYG - 3rd round '16 - waived/released - signed to Chargers practice squad
Bennett Jackson (4th)- proj out - NYJ - 6th round '14 - waived/released - signed to Jet PS
Dexter Williams (4th) - proj out - GB - 6th round pick ‘19 - waived/released - signed to Packers PS
Sam Mustipher (2nd) - proj out - Chicago - UDFA - waived/released - signed to Bears PS

Free Agents after cutdowns
Matthias Farley (2nd SS) - NYJ - bubble - waived/released
James Onwualu (3rd) - proj out - Carolina - UDFA - waived/released
Jamir Jones - Houston - waived/released
Theo Riddick (5th) - proj out, - LV - 6th round pick '13 - waived/released
Cole Luke - Carolina - waived/released

FWIW - depth chart positions per Our Lads

Free Agents prior to cutdown (6)
TE - Ben Koyack - worked out for Indy, Detroit, NE
P - Tyler Newsome - tryout NE
QB - DeShone Kizer - workout with Detroit

WR - Chris Finke - cut by 49ers July 29, no other news
ILB - Manti Te’o - no news except he got married
TE - A’lize Mack - no news

 

[ulukinatme]

I can't believe Mustipher is already out, he was considered top notch just a few years ago when he went in. Riddick is a bit surprising too, I know a few years ago he was a real receiving threat coming out of the backfield, but I haven't kept up on him the last few years and the shelf life on the average back is certainly short these days.

[EDIT] Disregard, I was confusing Mustipher with Stanley.

 

[Legacy]

I can't believe Mustipher is already out, he was considered top notch just a few years ago when he went in. Riddick is a bit surprising too, I know a few years ago he was a real receiving threat coming out of the backfield, but I haven't kept up on him the last few years and the shelf life on the average back is certainly short these days.

[EDIT] Disregard, I was confusing Mustipher with Stanley.

Outisde of "Locks" these are Projected Outs or Projected Ins, using 53 man projections from local team's sources, e.g. Stampede Blue for Indy or Indy Star for Colts.

As the cuts come Saturday, feel free to update with those that make the squads or don't. Many may end up on the practice squads.

 

[Legacy]

Updated above listings with status after cutdowns.

Procise signed with Houston.

Alex Bars made the Bears and Sam Young made the Raiders.

Thirty ND players are on NFL rosters.

 

[Riddickulous]

Updated above listings with status after cutdowns.

Procise signed with Houston.

Alex Bars made the Bears and Sam Young made the Raiders.

Thirty ND players are on NFL rosters.

Sam Young is still in the NFL????

 

[NDRock]

Seemed like there was quite of bit of Josh Adams vs. Dexter debate (mostly from Koon). Looks like both may be out of the league.

 

[Irish YJ]

Seemed like there was quite of bit of Josh Adams vs. Dexter debate (mostly from Koon). Looks like both may be out of the league.

Thought I saw a tweet or something that Dex was expected to be on the PS if not picked up. No idea about Adams though.

 

[NDRock]

Thought I saw a tweet or something that Dex was expected to be on the PS if not picked up. No idea about Adams though.

Good for Dex. Hope they both catch on somewhere.

 

[Legacy]

Under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the number of players on each team's practice squad (16) has been increased. Also, the team can add two players from their practice squad for each game, suiting up 55 .Those two do not need to be the same two each game.

So, Dex or Tony J., for instance, not only could be added to a regular roster as in past, but teams may be relying on them not to claimed and appear regularly. Teams signing players just a couple of weeks prior to the season like Onwualu or Russell may have been signed for that reason.

Gehrig Dieter was cut by the Chiefs. The Chiefs took one less RB (3) than usual. Adrian Peterson has been speculated that he could be signed.

 

[Irish YJ]

Under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the number of players on each team's practice squad has been increased. The team can add two players from their practice squad for each game, suiting up 55 .Those two do not need to be the same two each game.

So, Dex or Tony J., for instance, not only could be added to a regular roster as in past, but teams may be relying on them not to claimed and appear regularly. Teams signing players just a couple of weeks prior to the season like Onwualu or Russell may have been signed for that reason.

The elevation exception can only happen twice for the same player without going back to the same elevation/demotion rules. So not really meant to allow a player to appear regularly. It's just meant to ease spot duty.

I'm most happy with the temp increase from 10-16 total, and allowing 4 (now temp 6) to have unlimited accrued years of experience.

 

[BeatSC]

Who knows what opportunities might pop up with possible CV complications out there. Didn’t see the Tony Jones Jr on the list. One more week guys let’s hang in there and get this party started!!!! I don’t GAS about the NFL or any other pro sports beyond golfing which makes very few political statements.

 

[Irish YJ]

Dex on Lions PS, and Adams on Jets PS.

 

[Legacy]

Updating post #61 for practice squad signings. Six so far.

Sam Young cut after reportedly initially making roster.

 

[Legacy]

I don't think our recruiting archives go back this far.

Raiders re-sign veteran swing tackle Sam Young day after release

 

[Legacy]

Of the forty-two former ND players currently on NFL rosters, this seems to be the consensus on whether they will make the 53 man rosters:

Locks (25)
Miles Boykin, Ronnie Stanley - Baltimore
Troy Pride, - Carolina
Cole Kmet - Chicago
Zack Martin, Jaylon Smith - Dallas
Okwaras (2) - Detroit
Equanimeous St. Brown - GB
Will Fuller, Nick Martin - Houston
Sheldon Day, Quinton Nelson - Indy
Tyler Eifert - Jax
Alohi Gilman (2nd, SS), Isaac Rochell, Jerry Tillery, Drue Tranquill - LAC
Kyle Rudolph, Harrison Smith - Minn
Julian Love, Golden Tate - NYG
Chase Claypool, Stephon Tuitt - Pittsburgh
Mike McGinchey - SF

Others on Rosters (6)
RB - CJ Procise - tryout with Chi, Detroit, Indy - signed by Houston
Alex Bars (2nd, RT) - proj In - Chicago - made roster
Khalid Kareem (3rd) - drafted 5th rd '20 - proj in - Cincy - made roster
JJ Jansen (1st LS) - proj in - Carolina - made roster
Durham Smythe (1st) - proj in - Miami - made roster
Sam Young (3rd) - proj in - LV - made roster per initial reports, then waived/released - added to roster

Practice Squad (10)
Tony Jones (4th) - bubble - NO - UDFA - waived/released - signed to Saints practice squad (PS)
Josh Adams (2nd), NYJ - UDFA '18 - bubble - waived/released - signed to Jets PS
Jalen Elliott (5th) - proj out - Detroit - UDFA - waived/released - signed to Detroit practice squad
Asmar Bilal (3rd), proj out - LAC - UDFA - waived/released - signed to LAC practice squad
Donte Vaughn- proj out - LAC - UDFA - waived/released - signed to LAC practice squad
Jarron Jones - Pitts, at OL - proj out - UDFA - waived/released - signed to Pitts PS
KeiVarae Russell (5th) proj out - NYG - 3rd round '16 - waived/released - signed to Chargers practice squad
Bennett Jackson (4th)- proj out - NYJ - 6th round '14 - waived/released - signed to Jet PS
Dexter Williams (4th) - proj out - GB - 6th round pick ‘19 - waived/released - signed to Packers PS
Sam Mustipher (2nd) - proj out - Chicago - UDFA - waived/released - signed to Bears PS

Free Agents after cutdowns
Matthias Farley (2nd SS) - NYJ - bubble - waived/released
James Onwualu (3rd) - proj out - Carolina - UDFA - waived/released
Jamir Jones - Houston - waived/released
Theo Riddick (5th) - proj out, - LV - 6th round pick '13 - waived/released
Cole Luke - Carolina - waived/released

FWIW - depth chart positions per Our Lads

Free Agents prior to cutdown (6)
TE - Ben Koyack - worked out for Indy, Detroit, NE
P - Tyler Newsome - tryout NE
QB - DeShone Kizer - workout with Detroit

WR - Chris Finke - cut by 49ers July 29, no other news
ILB - Manti Te’o - no news except he got married
TE - A’lize Mack - no news

Feel free to update.

 

[notredomer23]

Sam Young really has lingered nicely on these rosters the last few years making some good money and not getting his brain bashed in. Looking at pro football reference, in his ten year career he has only played 1692 snaps. For reference, Ronnie Stanley has played over 3600 snaps in 4 years.

 

[Legacy]

Sam Young really has lingered nicely on these rosters the last few years making some good money and not getting his brain bashed in. Looking at pro football reference, in his ten year career he has only played 1692 snaps. For reference, Ronnie Stanley has played over 3600 snaps in 4 years.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/sam-young-6687/cash-earnings/

 

[Irish YJ]

Feel free to update.

I think the new rule about unlimited accrued seasons really helped some of our guys stay employed on PSs this year.

 

[ulukinatme]

Just saw something that Kizer was signed to the Raiders practice squad after Mariotta's pectoral strain. Mariotta expected to be out the first 3 weeks of the season and was going to be Carr's backup. The only other QB on roster is Nathan Peterman.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...ured-reserve-deshone-kizer-on-practice-squad/

 

[Legacy]

Good news for Kizer to the Raiders PS ($142,000)
Raiders also added Theo Riddick to PS ($204,000)

Matthias Farley signed to the Jets roster ($1,218,750)
CJ Prosise put on Texans Practice Squad. ($204,000)
Cole Luke to the Washington football team PS ($104,000)

Sheldon Day placed on Injured Reserve by the Colts. ($1,750,000)
*Players on Injured Reserve can return after three weeks

Free Agents
James Onwualu (3rd) - proj out - Carolina - UDFA - waived/released
Jamir Jones - Houston - waived/released
TE - Ben Koyack - worked out for Indy, Detroit, NE
P - Tyler Newsome - tryout NE

No tryouts
WR - Chris Finke - cut by 49ers July 29, no other news
ILB - Manti Te’o - no news except he got married
TE - A’lize Mack - no news

Salary figures from Spotrak https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/

 

[phillyirish]

Nice summary for the week on how all the ND guys did. Looks like Tranquil is out for the year, didn’t see that.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si...all/notre-dame-football-nfl-round-up-week-one

 

[Legacy]

Per PFF Troy graded out at one of the worst CBs in Week 1 (29.9). He was targeted six times in the passing game with all of those attempts completed for 106 yards and one touchdown. Ranked 97 out of 100 CBs. last week.

The Carolina Panthers had one of the NFL’s best (and worst) cornerbacks in Week 1

 

[dublinirish]

Nice summary for the week on how all the ND guys did. Looks like Tranquil is out for the year, didn’t see that.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si...all/notre-dame-football-nfl-round-up-week-one

Asmir Bilal called up to replace him. Drue had surgery yesterday

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Asmir Bilal called up to replace him. Drue had surgery yesterday

ND replacing ND players - we got the depth

But seriously, feel so bad for Drue and all the crap he's been through. This one shouldn't be as bad as the knees, but just thought of another period off for him hurts - especially knowing of how deserving he is for success.

 

[Legacy]

Irish players nominated for Walter Payton Man-of-the-Year award

Irish players nominated for Walter Payton Man-of-the-Year award

The Award is considered the most prestigious by the NFL. It recognizes an NFL player for "outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field".

Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "The 32 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees remind us that even in the face of adversity, players continue to raise awareness and use their voice and platform to positively impact their communities. The nominees will leave lasting legacies across the country in a time when we need leadership and strength the most."

Jaylon Smith was nominated by the Cowboys.

Excerpt:

Despite the challenges created by Covid-19 in 2020, Smith has continued to work hard both on and off the football field to be a positive role model for his teammates and others in North Texas and in his home state of Indiana. Since joining the Dallas Cowboys as a second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Smith has been a staple participant in team community outreach efforts. Even as a rookie, unable to see action on the field due to his Injured Reserve / NFI status, Smith kept busy helping others.

Smith's pursuit of his personal business ventures exposed him to the need for investment into the minority entrepreneurial community. His drive to give others the same opportunity to financially succeed and see their business dreams become a reality drove him to launch the Minority Entrepreneurship Institute in partnership with RISE Sports Advisors and the Sagamore Institute.

Smith has pledged $2.5 million over 10 years to spur MEI investments and is adding co-investors across the country who share in his beliefs. His hope is that minority entrepreneurs will be the game-changers who can make a changing economy come to life.

Isaac Rochell was nominated by the Chargers.

Excerpt:

"I have these goals while I'm in the NFL, 1A and 1B," Rochell said. "1A is to be here and have a great career, and 1B is definitely making a massive impact in the community. Because of the way that I was raised and the kind hearts that both my parents have and my family has, I learned to have that same type of compassion for people. I'm just so thankful for it."

"We are very proud of what Isaac has accomplished in his four years in the NFL, both on and off the field," said John Spanos, Chargers president of football operations. "While remaining completely dedicated to his craft as a player along the defensive line, and having played in every single game since the start of the 2018 season, he's also remained dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

"From his 'See You on Sunday' campaign, to all the great charitable work his company, Local Human, has been a part of, it is clear Isaac is making a difference. We know this is just the beginning for Isaac, not only as a player but as a philanthropist as well. This is why we are so excited and proud to be able to recognize Isaac Rochell as our 2020 Los Angeles Chargers Walter Payton Man of the Year."

Very proud of you guys. Congratulations.

 

[Legacy]

2021 Statuses

2021 Statuses

Locks (11) - 1st strings
Miles Boykin (1st), RWR - Baltimore
Ronnie Stanley (1st) LOT - Baltimore
Zack Martin (1st) RT - Dallas
Jaylon Smith (1st) WLB - Dallas
Nick Martin (1st) OC - Houston
Quinton Nelson (1st) OG - Indy
Mike McGinchey (1st) - SF
Stephon Tuitt (1st) - Pittsburgh
Tyler Eifert (1st) - Jax - FA ‘22
Durham Smythe (1st) - Miami - FA ‘22

Others on Rookie Contracts (12)
Chase Claypool (2nd) LWR - Pittsburgh
Troy Pride,(CB, IR) - Carolina
Cole Kmet (2nd) - Chicago
Alex Bars (1st, LG) - Chicago
Sam Mustipher (1st, C) - Chicago
Khalid Kareem (2nd) - Cincy
Julian Okwara (2nd), DE - Detroit
Alohi Gilman (2nd, SS) - LAC
Jerry Tillery (2nd, DE) - LAC
Julian Love (3rd FS) - NYG
Golden Tate (1st) - NYG
*Drue Tranquill (2nd)- Chargers - to IR 9/15/20
*Equanimeous St. Brown (2nd) - GB -- to IR 9/19/20


Veterans as possible Cap Casualties (2)
Kyle Rudolph (1st) - Minn, Res
Harrison Smith (1st)- Minn

Vikings Cap Space is -11 mill
Steelers Cap Space is -21 mill but I can't see them dumping Tuitt
Texans Cap Space is -17 mill but I doubt they dump NMart

Others on Rosters under contract(1)
Cole Luke (CB) - to the Washington football team PS, Active (3rd) - FA ‘22


2021 FAs who were on active roster (10)
Will Fuller, WR
Romeo Okwara, DE
Isaac Rochell, DE
Sheldon Day, DT
Sam Young (1st RT) - FA ‘21
Matthias Farley (2nd FS) - NYJ - FA ‘21
Josh Adams (2nd RB), NYJ - FA ‘21
Theo Riddick (3rd RB) - Raiders - FA ‘21
JJ Jansen (1st LS) - Carolina - FA ‘21
Manti Te’o (LB) - Bears - FA '21


Practice Squad (10) - Contracts Expired
Sheldon Day (IDL) - signed to Browns PS
Jalen Elliott (CB) - Detroit PS, Res
Dexter Williams (RB) - signed to Packers PS
KeiVarae Russell (CB) - signed to Packers PS
James Onwualu (LB) - Signed by Raiders to PS
Tony Jones (RB) - Saints PS
Bennett Jackson (CB) - signed to NYJ
Jarron Jones (OT/DT) - signed to Pitts PS
CJ Procise (RB) - signed to Bucs PS
DeShone Kizer (QB) - Titans PS

FAs before end of season (3)
Asmar Bilal (LB) - LAC
Chris Finke, WR - cut by 49ers July 29
Donte Vaughn (CB) - LAC

Did not have any contract this season (4)
A’lize Mack (TE) - released by KC - no news
Ben Koyack (TE) - worked out for Indy, Detroit, NE
Tyler Newsome (P) - KC - tryout NE
Jamir Jones (DL) - Houston - waived/released

https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/active-nfl-players-by-college/notre-dame/91487

 

[ulukinatme]

Quite a few guys were let go Monday as teams get down to the 53 man rosters. The ones I've seen that were let go:
Nick McCloud
Josh Adams
Sheldon Day
Asmar Bilal
Donte Vaughn
Cole Luke
Jalen Elliot
Tommy Kraemer
Alize Mack
Javon McKinley
Brock Wright
Equanimeous St. Brown
Dexter Williams
Kei'Varae Russell
C.J. Procise

There might be more I could have missed, and some of these guys could potentially get picked up again. Those are just the names I was able to pull from the list: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...r-all-32-teams

[EDIT] Looks like McCloud has already been picked up by the Bengals.

 

[IRISHDODGER]

Here’s wishing the kid all the best in trying to be an NFL kicker.

 

[T-Boone]

How are these guys doing over the past 12 months?
Kyren Williams
Chase Claypool
Robert Hainsey
Aaron Banks (he had a god year last year right?)

Anyone else doing well?

 

[Riddickulous]

How are these guys doing over the past 12 months?
Kyren Williams
Chase Claypool
Robert Hainsey
Aaron Banks (he had a god year last year right?)

Anyone else doing well?

Kyren Williams - Apparently he's had a good camp. Maybe a third down back/RB2 for the Rams this year.
Chase Claypool - Probably starting for the Bears.
Robert Hainsey - Still battling for starting center job in Tampa Bay.
Aaron Banks - Starting LG for the 49ers.