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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Seahawks UDFA DL Jared Ivey projected to make 53-man roster
Jared Ivey, DL, #15Club-swim The Seattle Seahawks have completed two practices at training camp. A slew of undrafted free agents are attempting to make the 53-man roster. One of the early standouts has been former Ole Miss defensive lineman Jared Ivey. The ex Rebels standout was named Third-team All-SEC in 2024. Ivey made 12 appearances with 11 starts, recording 42 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, and seven sacks. Ivey participated in the Senior Bowl, where the Seahawks had a front-row seat to his skill set. The Bleacher Report recently wrote an article outlining one undrafted free agent capable of making the roster for all 32 teams in the league. They chose Ivey for the Seahawks. "Jared Ivey should fit well into the Seattle Seahawks defensive front, which makes him an ideal candidate to make the roster after going undrafted," Brent Sobleski wrote. "He carried a top-100 ranking by the Bleacher Report Scouting Report throughout the previous draft cycle despite testing poorly." "Overall, Ivey can at least be a good two-down player who is a starter during his rookie contract, especially as an even front defensive end," B/R scout Matt Holder wrote. "How much he'll be able to contribute as a pass-rusher is questionable, but a team that already has a good pass-rush specialist on the edge and is willing to work with him on the interior should be intrigued by Ivey's game." It's worth monitoring Ivey's progress at training camp. His inside-outside versatility would be a welcome addition to Mike Macdonald's defensive line.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Highlights from Day 7 of Chargers training camp
Chargers RBs with coach Kiel McDonald The Chargers continued training camp on Thursday, marking the seventh day of practice. I will have training camp coverage with updates from practice below, courtesy of media members and fan posts. Omarion Hampton content gone wrong Justin Herbert and rookie Omarion Hampton #chargers Najee Harris makes his first appearance at Chargers practice. He's wearing shades and a hoodie so can't see his eye, just watching the running backs now Practice ended- Daiyan Henley and Teair Tart were disruptive in team drills both getting TFLs- LB Troy Dye was shaken up briefly and took a step off field with trainers but was back in for the remainder of practice- RB Jaret Patterson had an explosive long run, first of camp
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Nebraska defensive lineman Khalil Davis announces retirement from the NFL
A former Nebraska defensive lineman is officially retiring from the NFL. Khalil Davis is hanging up the cleats, per his agent Deiric Jackson, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Davis initially arrived in the NFL in 2020 after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He bounced around in the NFL, playing for the Indianapolis Colts, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Los Angeles Rams, the Houston Texans and the San Francisco 49ers. Davis played in two regular games for Tampa Bay in his rookie year, being a part of the team's Super Bowl championship. The Buccaneers waived him in 2021. Davis bounced around the league before spending time with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL. He recorded 15 tackles and one sack with the Stallions, which earned him an opportunity with the Houston Texans. Davis signed with the Texans in 2023, which is where he found a more consistent role. He appeared in 24 games with Houston over parts of two seasons, which included a 32-tackle season in 2023. He joined the 49ers in 2024 and remained on the team through the offseason. Davis finished his NFL career with 46 total tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble. He is the second Husker defensive lineman in recent weeks to announce his retirement, the other being NFL All-Pro Ndamukong Suh. At Nebraska, he finished with 105 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and 13 sacks in his career. In his final season with the Huskers, he totaled a career-high 45 tackles, the most among Nebraska defensive linemen, and he led Nebraska with eight sacks and 12 TFLs. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Indianapolis Star
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Top 25 Player Profile, DL Zane Durant
Zane Durant may have gone under the radar at the start of his Penn State career. Now, he is quickly becoming a household name in State College. Earning a starting spot last year on the interior D-line, Durant stood out in a defense loaded with talent. If his 2025 is similar, he could be one NFL scouts will be clamoring over come next April. Here is how Zane Durant's 2025 campaign could look and what it could mean for his NFL draft prospects. In a defense that included stars edge rushers Abdul Carter and Dani Dennis-Sutton, Zane Durant somehow stood out as a third option doing his work on the interior. The 6-1, 294 pounder had his best season yet, with 42 tackles, 22 of which were solo, 11 TFLs, three sacks and a pass breakup to boot. Most impressively, he earned the coaching staff's Defensive Player of the Game three separate times, something hard to do with two other stars to contend with. Most importantly though, he gave Penn State a fearsome presence to help shore up their run defense aboth Carter and Dennis-Sutton took care of business off the edge. In 2025, with no Abdul Carter, the pressure is on for Durant to wreak even more havoc up the middle. With the jaw-dropping traits requisite to match a player of DDS' caliber, look for Durant to be on the interior what Dennis-Sutton is on the edge. No Carter should be no problem with Durant at his all-time best. What can Durant do for an encore? In a career year, he proved he could play off of two stars and benefit from their success. This year has a wholly different tenor to it however, without Carter's presence. Dani Dennis-Sutton will no double continue to be the star that he is, but can Durant follow suit? The traits: the first step quickness, the explosive movement in a more undersized frame, the impressive motor from the first to fourth quarter: are all there. He must show he can hold out on his own though. There's a reason why he hadn't been able to carve out an immediate role in this squad, and that's his lack of length and somewhat limited pass rush arsenal. Now that Carter's gone, he can't rely on pressure being generated from both sides. He must create his own. Whether or not he can do it remains to be seen, but will be a crucial factor in his growth as a player and how NFL scouts could view him. Durant simply complements Dennis-Sutton and ultimately proves that he can continuously generate pressure by himself. While he's not the No.1 guy in the front seven, expectations will almost certainly be heightened due to Carter's absence. Every Penn State fan knows what they are getting from Dennis-Sutton, but don't know if Durant can hold up on his own. He truly is a legitimate player with high upside once he gets to the NFL. How he handles a bigger role will be paramount. Most importantly, there may be sometimes where an opposing scheme is more tailored towards Durant's style of disruption. He must show that he can execute that sort of game plan while also being complementary to the depth around him. Overall, Durant does not have to be the second coming of Abdul Carter and he does not need to be. He is his own player with his own style. He must use that style effectively though to continue to have success and build his resume. Zane Durant fails to have the same presence on the interior as he did last year, and Penn State gets outmatched in the run game because of it. The Big Ten is certainly tailored towards thriving passing attacks, but there are some squads who can gut you up the middle. Minnesota with Darius Taylor and Washington with both Jonah Coleman and Adam Mohammed come to mind. If Durant is not up to par, teams will take advantage of him more often. There will be many more situations where Durant is isolated in space and could be one of the first and last lines of defense. Thus, there are a number of opportunities that could see Durant have to be up to task. If he can't provide energy and efficiency stopping the run game, it could be a detriment to the whole squad and could lead to some shocking upset losses. It is critical that Durant is locked in, or else a potential strength for the Nittany Lions could become one of their biggest weaknesses.
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Top 25 Player Profile, DL Zane Durant
Zane Durant may have gone under the radar at the start of his Penn State career. Now, he is quickly becoming a household name in State College. Earning a starting spot last year on the interior D-line, Durant stood out in a defense loaded with talent. If his 2025 is similar, he could be one NFL scouts will be clamoring over come next April. Here is how Zane Durant's 2025 campaign could look and what it could mean for his NFL draft prospects. 2024 in Review In a defense that included stars edge rushers Abdul Carter and Dani Dennis-Sutton, Zane Durant somehow stood out as a third option doing his work on the interior. The 6-1, 294 pounder had his best season yet, with 42 tackles, 22 of which were solo, 11 TFLs, three sacks and a pass breakup to boot. Most impressively, he earned the coaching staff's Defensive Player of the Game three separate times, something hard to do with two other stars to contend with. Most importantly though, he gave Penn State a fearsome presence to help shore up their run defense aboth Carter and Dennis-Sutton took care of business off the edge. In 2025, with no Abdul Carter, the pressure is on for Durant to wreak even more havoc up the middle. With the jaw-dropping traits requisite to match a player of DDS' caliber, look for Durant to be on the interior what Dennis-Sutton is on the edge. No Carter should be no problem with Durant at his all-time best. Biggest Question in 2025 What can Durant do for an encore? In a career year, he proved he could play off of two stars and benefit from their success. This year has a wholly different tenor to it however, without Carter's presence. Dani Dennis-Sutton will no double continue to be the star that he is, but can Durant follow suit? The traits: the first step quickness, the explosive movement in a more undersized frame, the impressive motor from the first to fourth quarter: are all there. He must show he can hold out on his own though. There's a reason why he hadn't been able to carve out an immediate role in this squad, and that's his lack of length and somewhat limited pass rush arsenal. Now that Carter's gone, he can't rely on pressure being generated from both sides. He must create his own. Whether or not he can do it remains to be seen, but will be a crucial factor in his growth as a player and how NFL scouts could view him. 2025 will be a success if... Durant simply complements Dennis-Sutton and ultimately proves that he can continuously generate pressure by himself. While he's not the No.1 guy in the front seven, expectations will almost certainly be heightened due to Carter's absence. Every Penn State fan knows what they are getting from Dennis-Sutton, but don't know if Durant can hold up on his own. He truly is a legitimate player with high upside once he gets to the NFL. How he handles a bigger role will be paramount. Most importantly, there may be sometimes where an opposing scheme is more tailored towards Durant's style of disruption. He must show that he can execute that sort of game plan while also being complementary to the depth around him. Overall, Durant does not have to be the second coming of Abdul Carter and he does not need to be. He is his own player with his own style. He must use that style effectively though to continue to have success and build his resume. 2025 will be a disappointment if... Zane Durant fails to have the same presence on the interior as he did last year, and Penn State gets outmatched in the run game because of it. The Big Ten is certainly tailored towards thriving passing attacks, but there are some squads who can gut you up the middle. Minnesota with Darius Taylor and Washington with both Jonah Coleman and Adam Mohammed come to mind. If Durant is not up to par, teams will take advantage of him more often. There will be many more situations where Durant is isolated in space and could be one of the first and last lines of defense. Thus, there are a number of opportunities that could see Durant have to be up to task. If he can't provide energy and efficiency stopping the run game, it could be a detriment to the whole squad and could lead to some shocking upset losses. It is critical that Durant is locked in, or else a potential strength for the Nittany Lions could become one of their biggest weaknesses. Realistic Outlook for 2025 I would not be surprised if Durant's stats jump even more off the page this season. In a role with a lot more freedom from the interior, look fro Durant to especially be the first line of defense in run support. Double digit TFLs yet again this year should be a solid goal to reach for Durant and he could easily get there. It's his draft stock that will be the most intriguing storyline of all. While he does not scream first round pick and maybe not even second, his undeniable attributes stand out on both tape and on the field. If he can continue to put up the elite numbers while honing his skills, then who knows how high Durant could go in next year's draft?
