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USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys $1.5 million LB flyer could win starting gig in training camp
Jack Sanborn received a draftable grade from many prognosticators leading up to the 2022 exercise. In fact, The Athletic's Dane Brugler placed him one slot higher than Dallas' fifth-round pick Damone Clark, at No. 23. The UDFA has spent his entire career playing for Matt Eberflus, the Cowboys' new defensive coordinator, hitting restricted free agency after three years and not receiving a tender from the Chicago Bears. So now he finds himself in Texas, ready to battle for a bigger role. Sanborn has middle linebacker experience, and the Cowboys might choose to give him the green dot to relay the commands from Eberflus; at least to begin the season. That could help bridge the gap in a similar way to how Eric Kendricks worked for Mike Zimmer last year. Rundown Position: Linebacker Age: 25 (Week 1 age) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 234 pounds Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL High School: Lake Zurich College: Wisconsin (Film Study Video) Draft: 2022 Undrafted Free Agent Acquired: 2025 Free Agency Contract: One-year contract (2025), $1.5 million 2025 Base Salary: $1.2 million Career Earnings: $2.7 million (per Over The Cap) Profile Sanborn has started 19 games across his career, so if he can manage to make the roster and land the starting gig, it won't be unfamiliar to him. Murray has MLB experience as well, as does second-year player Marist Liafau, a player drafted under the previous regime. Clark is from two coordinators ago, so it remains to be seen where the new Eberflus staff lands on his prospects. The Cowboys also drafted Shemar James on Day 3 back in April, adding him and UDFA Justin Barron to the mix alongside veteran Darius Harris. There could be an extra roster spot available as DeMarvion Overshown works his way back from his ACL injury. The fanbase seems intently intrigued by Sanborn's upside as a player in a new location. Oftentimes it takes linebackers a few years to settle into the pro game, and Sanborn's strength as a run stuffer with an attacking mindset could endear him to the fanbase as that is something that's been missing from the depth chart more often than not recently. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
Chicago Tribune
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
After 3 seasons with Chicago Bears, Lake Zurich's Jack Sanborn is ‘grateful' for new start with Dallas Cowboys
As Jack Sanborn enters his first season with the Dallas Cowboys, consider some of the previous stops in his football career. He started at middle linebacker as a freshman at Lake Zurich in 2014. He played in 11 games as a freshman at Wisconsin in 2018. He signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and started six games as a rookie. 'The thing I saw in Jack, even his freshman year, was his willingness to do whatever it took to make himself better,' former Lake Zurich coach David Proffitt said. 'The players that stay consistent in doing those things usually go further in their careers.' So don't expect the 6-foot-2, 234-pound Sanborn to take his foot off the gas in Dallas. He knows what he has to do to continue playing in the NFL. 'It's your job,' he said. 'In college, I started to believe that the NFL was a true tangible goal I could pursue. Now that I'm here, I don't take it for granted. 'It's an incredible privilege to play a game at the highest possible level, and it's important to understand that improving every day is necessary because there's always someone waiting and working to take your spot.' Sanborn kept a roster spot for three seasons in Chicago. He played in 48 games, including 19 starts, and recorded 164 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 4 1/2 sacks. Off the field, he received the Ed Block Courage Award in March 2024. 'There were definitely a ton of moments where I had to sit back and pinch myself, especially early in my career, thinking about where I was playing,' he said. 'I obviously had a close interest in the Bears growing up here. 'But that was the last thing on my mind after college when I was just trying to do everything I was supposed to do to make the team. It all happened so fast.' Sanborn had to find a new team in the offseason, however. He was a restricted free agent and wasn't tendered a contract by the Bears. So Sanborn signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Cowboys in March. He has reunited with former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, who is the Cowboys' defensive coordinator, and former Bears linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi. 'In leaving (the Bears), it's only natural to wonder what type of business the NFL is,' Sanborn said. 'Was I disappointed in the moment after it happened? Yes. But now I'm having another 'pinch me' moment playing for the Dallas Cowboys. I'm so grateful to be part of the culture they're trying to build there.' Sanborn, who could return to Soldier Field when the Cowboys visit the Bears on Sept. 21, is also grateful for the journey. 'Every step is so great, and every step is worthy of celebration,' he said. With each step Sanborn has taken, one thing hasn't changed. 'I think it's crucial that I've never lost my passion for football,' he said. 'It's different now than it was when I was 7 or 8 playing with my friends. I've got certain priorities in my job as an athlete. But it's important to have that abundant belief that you can do whatever you put your mind to.'
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Carl Ciesla of Lakeshore Carbide Inc. Highlights the Essential Role of Carbide Cutting Tools in Manufacturing in HelloNation Magazine
SANBORN, N.Y., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What do smartphones, aircraft, and automotive components have in common? According to Carl Ciesla of Lakeshore Carbide Inc. in Sanborn, New York, they all begin with the precision of carbide cutting tools. In a featured article in HelloNation Magazine, Ciesla explains how solid carbide tools quietly power modern manufacturing, shaping the parts and components essential to everyday life. High-performance carbide tools, including end mills and thread mills, are engineered to cut a range of materials—from aerospace-grade aluminum to hardened steel—with precision, durability, and speed. Crafted on CNC grinders with diamond wheels, these tools are built to maintain sharpness and dimensional accuracy under the most demanding conditions. Ciesla emphasizes that their exceptional hardness, second only to diamond, enables manufacturers to reduce waste, meet strict tolerances, and accelerate production timelines. Though seldom recognized outside the industry, carbide cutting tools are critical to industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics. They form the foundation of the supply chain by transforming raw materials into finished products. As Ciesla notes, these tools are more than components—they are the drivers of innovation and efficiency in precision machining. These manufacturing insights are detailed in the HelloNation Magazine article, How Everything Is Made: The Role of Carbide Cutting Tools in Modern Manufacturing. About HelloNationHelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative 'edvertising' approach that blends educational content and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities. Patrick McCabeinfo@ in to access your portfolio
Fox Sports
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
NFL breakout candidates: One player from each NFC team primed to make a leap in 2025
We know the star players who will shape the 2025 NFL season. But every team that makes a playoff run this fall will get contributions from a new name or two. The next Super Bowl champion could be sparked by a guy no one was talking about before the season — just ask the Philadelphia Eagles about Zack Baun. With that, let's find a potential breakout player for all 32 teams. In the interest of creativity, I looked past the quarterback position and try to find someone that's truly off the radar. Here are my NFC picks. RELATED: One player from each AFC team primed to make a leap in 2025 NFC East Dallas Cowboys: LB Jack Sanborn Connect the dots. Matt Eberflus has returned to Dallas to be Brian Schottenheimer's defensive coordinator. One of the hallmarks of his system is quality linebacker play, and he's brought an intriguing name with him from Chicago. Sanborn's three NFL seasons came with the Bears, where he served as a part-time starter under Eberflus. He's tough, smart and instinctive, and he's going to have an opportunity to earn major playing time. With no slam-dunk starters in the linebacker corps, I'm thinking Sanborn has a major leg up due to his familiarity in Eberflus' system. New York Giants: TE Theo Johnson Fun as he might be, you can't build the entire plane out of Malik Nabers. He's a bona fide star and he's going to catch 100 balls this year, but Russell Wilson will need to find at least one or two other reliable targets. Johnson just might fit the bill after a promising rookie season. This is a dude with far better speed and athleticism than his 264-pound frame might suggest, and he's shown the ability to stretch the field down the seam. Pat Freiermuth led the Steelers in receptions last season, so I don't think Wilson will struggle to get him the ball if he lives up to his rookie potential. Philadelphia Eagles: DE Jalyx Hunt Last year my pick for the Birds was Nolan Smith, and I've got no problem going back to that well. Josh Sweat left for Arizona during free agency, so Philly needs another young pass-rusher to step up. Hunt managed to play 25% of the Eagles' snaps last year after being selected in the third round, a particularly impressive achievement considering how loaded their defense was. With Jalen Carter anchoring the middle of the line, he should see plenty of favorable looks and a chance to showcase his athleticism. Washington Commanders: DT Jer'Zhan Newton The Commanders' brain trust has to be hoping this is a big year for Newton. They released Jonathan Allen in March, and Da'Ron Payne is entering his eighth NFL season. Even with Javon Kinlaw under contract, it'd be nice to know the position has a young cornerstone player to build around. NFC North Chicago Bears: DE Austin Booker Booker looked how you might expect a fifth-round rookie defensive end to look in 2024. He played just 27% of the Bears' snaps and didn't make a consistent impact with just 10 pressures on the season — though it's worth noting he did convert two of those 10 pressures into sacks. I like his chances in Year 2 because I like the situation he's in. The Bears signed Dayo Odeyingbo to pair with Montez Sweat, so Booker can settle comfortably into a rotational role. The overall talent of the defensive line is also better, with Grady Jarrett and second-round pick Shemar Turner in the mix to hopefully make life easier on the edge rushers. The Bears paid a big price to trade up for Booker two drafts ago, so they clearly think a lot of his talent. Will they begin to unlock it now? Detroit Lions: C Tate Ratledge Another choice of necessity. Center was one of the strongest positions on Detroit's roster a week ago, with All-Pro Frank Ragnow holding things down. Now, Ratledge is the favorite to win the starting job as a rookie. It's not an overreaction to say it could sink the Lions' offense if he's not up to the task. Green Bay Packers: RB MarShawn Lloyd I haven't forgotten about you, MarShawn Lloyd. I was hyped for his rookie season, and we simply didn't get to see it. Lloyd played one game last year and missed the rest of the season due to hip, hamstring and ankle injuries — and even appendicitis. But if he's fully healthy, he's got exciting ability and a head coach who knows how to scheme up the run. The Packers' offense is still going to run through Josh Jacobs, but there's plenty of room for Lloyd to turn some heads. Minnesota Vikings: CB Isaiah Rodgers He made only three starts in his lone season with Philadelphia, but Rodgers was an unsung piece of the Eagles' secondary. Across 421 snaps, he gave up just 18 catches for 200 yards, and half of that production came in the playoff win against the Rams. Now, he goes to a loaded Minnesota defense with a madman of a defensive coordinator in Brian Flores. With all that working in his favor, I don't think Rodgers will be unsung much longer. NFC South Atlanta Falcons: DE Jalon Walker The biggest piece of the Falcons' season is undoubtedly Michael Penix Jr. Other than that very obvious caveat, Atlanta needs one of its young pass-rushers to break out if it's going to reach its potential. It could be Walker or it could be James Pearce Jr., or preferably it'd be both of them. But the bottom line is that the Falcons need some Rookie of the Year-type play if they're going to kick-start their pass rush. Carolina Panthers: DE Princely Umanmielen The obvious answer in Charlotte is Tetairoa McMillan, but I doubt you need my help identifying the No. 8 overall pick in the draft. If I'm looking elsewhere for a breakout candidate, I'm equally intrigued by Carolina's third-round pick. Umanmielen has the type of speed and bend that has been lacking on the Panthers' roster since Brian Burns left town. He's probably not an immediate starter, but he could make a quick impact as a designated pass-rusher. New Orleans Saints: RB Kendre Miller Maybe the third time's the charm? People have been excited about Miller since the Saints made him a top-100 pick back in 2023, but it just hasn't materialized. A lot of that is due to injury, some of it might be due to the previous coaching staff not being sold on him. If we can assume he stays healthy, I trust Kellen Moore to unlock that potential. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S Tykee Smith There are few things in football that I love more than a versatile DB, and that's what the Bucs appear to have in Smith. He showed a ton of promise as a nickel defender during his rookie season, and it sounds like the Tampa Bay coaching staff will be moving him to safety for Year 2. Smith played free safety in college, so he's got the experience. Playing next to Antoine Winfield Jr. should help, too. Taking a jump at a new position could go a long way toward improving the Bucs' pass defense in 2025. NFC West Arizona Cardinals: CB Garrett Williams Williams would already be a star if he played on a better defense or in a bigger market. He was one of the best nickel corners in football last year, but it got lost in the noise when the Cardinals faded down the stretch. This year, he's got more help. Arizona spent the offseason investing in defense, which should give Williams a better opportunity to shine. His time is coming; I'm confident. Los Angeles Rams: LB Chris Paul Jr. The Rams were willing to trade Ernest Jones last August, but they haven't quite replaced him yet. In a wide open linebacker situation, I'm buying the talk that a Day 3 rookie could make a big impression. Paul fell in the draft because he's undersized, but there's no denying his tenacity or his instincts. With no slam-dunk starters in front of him, it's totally plausible he surprises some people and emerges as a rookie role player. San Francisco 49ers: CB Renardo Green In a Niners season that was mostly a bummer, Green was one of their few bright spots. The second-round pick graded out in the top 25% of all corners as a rookie, according to Pro Football Focus. Granted, there's a difference between being a pleasant surprise as a rookie and being asked to fill the shoes of a Pro Bowler like Charvarius Ward. He'll have every opportunity to be the next young star on Robert Saleh's defense. Seattle Seahawks: LB Tyrice Knight I trust Mike Macdonald's opinion about defense implicitly. So, when a rookie linebacker sees his snap count jump roughly 60% over the course of his first season, I pay attention. That's exactly what happened with Knight, who played 82% of the Seahawks' snaps and averaged eight tackles per game in the last eight weeks of the 2024 season. With a talented cast of defenders around him, I expect Knight to make a big Year 2 jump. David Helman covers the NFL for FOX Sports and hosts the NFL on FOX podcast. He previously spent nine seasons covering the Cowboys for the team's official website. In 2018, he won a regional Emmy for his role in producing "Dak Prescott: A Family Reunion" about the quarterback's time at Mississippi State. Follow him on Twitter at @davidhelman_ . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? 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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cowboys Stock Up With Five On The Rise at Minicamp
Cowboys Stock Up With Five On The Rise at Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. FRISCO - "How do they look?'' It's the No. 1 question we get after being granted access to Dallas Cowboys practices. So ... based on early work here at The Star in mandatory minicamp, let's answer the question with "Cowboys Stock Up With Five On The Rise at Minicamp'' ... while spending more time on the lesser lights than the superstars .... Advertisement Let's dive into three big winners from practice No. 1 based on the observations from several Cowboys insiders. 1 - TE Brevyn Spann-Ford - The former UDFA is definitely the No. 2 tight end ... and is getting work with the 1's. He came out of college at Minnesota with a good run-blocking reputation. He's already way more than that. Jake Ferguson - who caught a Dak Prescott TD in team work - is the top dog. But two-tight-end sets? Spann-Ford looks like your guy. 2 - QB Joe Milton - Athletic? No doubt. Accurate as a thrower? That's been the case this week, yes. This is Dak Prescott's show (and he's been good and looking healthy this week, too). But the cheap trade for the promising prospect "Bazooka Joe'' is off to a tremendous start. Advertisement 3 - LB Jack Sanborn - Our old pal Mike Zimmer had his guy in Eric Kendricks. New defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has his in Sanborn, who is surprisingly able to drop into coverage and looks athletic doing so. ESPN notes that Marist Liufau recorded a pair of Wednesday QB pressures during indoor work at Ford Center, by the way. And ... Micah Parsons did do some on-field work on Tuesday after dealing with earlier back tightness, and when it comes to the front seven, he's obviously the top story. But he can't do it alone. Sanborn looks like a helper. 4 - CB Israel Mukuamu - Trade get Kaiir Elam has been really steady at one corner. Daron Bland has moved around, with some work in the slot. Advertisement That's freed Mukuamu to move from the slot ("Big Safety'' at an eye-popping 6-4?) to get some starting reps at outside cornerback. ... where he's gone against George Pickens ... and survived. 5 - WR Jonathan Mingo - Ah, "The Mingo Package.'' Much talked-about but rarely seen. Still, we keep thinking about the one deep ball he caught, in double-coverage, using his big frame to "out-athlete'' the defense. It's in there ... somewhere. Related: Cowboys Culture Change Goes Greek in Viral Video Related: Cowboys Must Keep Up With The Joneses And Dismiss 'Cap Hell' To Compete Want more Cowboys? Come inside the Fish Report! This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
