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JR Sweezy Signs 2-Year Deal With Arizona Cardinals

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2 months ago

March 13, 2019

Former NC State Defensive Tackle, converted to Offensive Guard in the NFL, JR Sweezy has signed a 2-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, staying in the NFC West.

The #AZCardinals are expected to sign former #Seahawks guard JR Sweezy, sources say. It’s a 2-year deal and another O-line addition for AZ.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019

Sweezy was originally drafted by the Seahawks in the 7th round of the 2012 NFL Draft (225th overall), and was quickly converted into an offensive lineman. He worked his way up to becoming the full-time starter at Right Guard for Seattle in 2013, and held the spot for three seasons before signing a 5-year $32.5 million contract with Tampa Bay. Sweezy missed the entire 2016 season due to back problems, but returned to start 14 games for the Bucs last year, before finishing the season on the Injured Reserve.

Last year, Sweezy returned to the Seahawks, and started in all 15 games he played in.

Sweezy is entering his 8th year in the NFL, and his 7th season playing. He has started in 78 of the 88 games he has played in since entering the league in 2012.

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Torin Dorn Participates in Agent Pro Day in Phoenix

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2 hours ago

May 22, 2019

Matthew Bradham

Former NC State Forward Torin Dorn worked out at an Agent Pro Day in Phoenix today in front of NBA Scouts and executives, along with two other former Wolfpacker’s: Cody and Caleb Martin (Transferred to Nevada).

In Phoenix for agent pro days. Huge contingent of NBA scouts and executives on hand. First up, Jordan Murphy, Kevin Samuel, Marques Bolden, Martin Twins, Reggie Perry, Jordan Varnado and a few others. Keldon Johnson will take the floor in a couple hours. pic.twitter.com/CsURBFkGdS
— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) May 22, 2019

Dorn impressed at the Portsmouth Invitational a month ago.

I would be shocked to see Dorn drafted, but workouts like these could help him get an invite to the NBA Summer League or get a G-League contract.

Dorn has always defied the odds, as he so perfectly laid out in the tweet below accompanied by a highlight reel.

“You aren’t good enough to play on our AAU team”
*ok*
“You aren’t ready for college let’s redshirt you”
*Freshman of the Year*
“You’ll never get off the bench in the ACC”
*lol Roll Tape 🎬*

“As a man thinketh in his heart so is he” pic.twitter.com/X3QAjmkZPk
— Torin Dorn (@TorinDorn2) May 18, 2019

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Josh Jones Wants Packers to Trade Him

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16 hours ago

May 22, 2019

Matthew Bradham

Former NC State Safety Josh Jones wants to be traded from the Packers according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.

Packers safety Josh Jones is skipping the voluntary OTAs and working out in Florida because he’s hoping to be traded, a source told ESPN. The source said the 2017 second-round pick believes it would be best for both parties if they parted ways. Story coming on ESPN shortly.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) May 21, 2019

According to Demovsky, Jones is skipping voluntary OTA’s, and working out on his own in Florida.

I’m guessing Jones didn’t appreciate Green Bay drafting Safety Darnell Savage in the 1st Round a month ago, with the 21st overall pick.

Obviously Jones would like to be traded to a team where he can start, but there are plenty of other Safeties on the market.

Eric Berry, Tre Boston, Mike Mitchell, Glover Quinn, Darian Stewart, Mike Adams, Ron Parker, Kurt Coleman are all still on the market, legit starting safeties.

I just don't know where Josh Jones thinks the market is or what his leverage is.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) May 21, 2019

Jones was drafted by the Packers with the 61st overall pick, in the 2nd Round of the 2017 NFL Draft, after leaving NC State after his Junior year.

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Arizona Cardinals give Adrian Wilson a Promotion

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2 days ago

May 20, 2019

Matthew Bradham

Former NC State Safety Adrian Wilson has received a promotion in the Arizona Cardinals organization.

For the past 4 years, Wilson has served as a pro/college scout, but recently was promoted to Director of Pro Scouting.

After playing three seasons at NC State, Wilson was drafted in the third round by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL draft

Wilson played 12 seasons for the Cardinals, and is in their Ring of Honor, and was on the Hall of Fame ballot last year for the first time, and I made the case last year that he deserves to join the club one day.

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Tony Adams Signs with the Dolphins

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3 days ago

May 20, 2019

Matthew Bradham

Former All-ACC NC State Offensive Lineman Tony Adams has signed with the Miami Dolphins.

After going undrafted last year, Adams signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars shortly thereafter. Unfortunately, Adams failed his physical, and was released. Near the end of this past season, the Patriots signed Adams to their practice squad for 5 games, including 3 playoff games.

Before it dissolved, Adams was playing for the Atlanta Legends in the AAF.

We have signed center Tony Adams, guard Kyle Fuller and linebacker Nate Orchard. We have also waived/injured guard Isaac Asiata, waived center Kirk Barron and placed wide receiver Ricardo Louis on injured reserve.

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— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 16, 2019

Adams earned the 5th highest grade of any Offensive Guard in the nation his Senior season at NC State, according to ProFootballFocus.