Connect with us

Pack in the Pros

Six Former NC State Football Players Cut By NFL Teams

Published

4 years ago

on

We have already reported that Josh Jones, Stephen Louis, Matt Dayes, Juston Burris, Tyler Jones were released by NFL teams, but over the weekend, 6 other former Wolfpacker’s were cut as well.

For the second year in a row, Defensive Back Johnathan Alston was signed to a team in the offseason, but failed to make the 53-man roster. Alston went undrafted in 2018, but signed up with the Dolphins afterwards, but failed to make the cut. The same thing happened with the Lions this offseason, with Alston being released Saturday.

Alston spent his first three years playing Wide Receiver at NC State before switching to Cornerback his final season.

Tony Adams was an All-ACC Offensive Lineman at NC State, but he went undrafted in 2017, but was later picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Jaguars shortly after. Adams was released before things got started in Jacksonville, failing a physical. Near the end of the year, the Patriots signed him to their Practice Squad for their final 5 games (3 playoff games). He even had a short stint in the AAF before it shut down. Back in May, the Dolphins signed Adams as a Free Agent, but he was released on Saturday.

Cornerback Dontae Johnson reunited with the 49ers this offseason, the team that drafted him in the 4th round back in 2014. Johnson played his first 4 seasons in San Francisco, even starting all 16 games in 2017. He signed a free agent deal with the Seahawks before last season and was expected to start, but was put on the IR right away, and released briefly after. After that, Johnson signed with the Bills and Cardinals during the season, but never saw the field. This offseason, he signed with the Chiefs and was released, and eventually signed with the Niners in May, but was released Friday.

Defensive Tackle T.Y. McGill was cut by the Chargers on Saturday. Last year was McGill’s first year in Los Angeles (4 game), after playing the first two games with the Eagles. He spent 2017 in Cleveland, and his first two seasons in Indy. McGill was an undrafted free agent by the Colts in 2015.

Tight End Pharoah McKever was signed by the Jags to a Futures Contract in December, but released in June. He was picked up by the Packers quickly afterwards, but cut on Friday.

Quarterback Jalan McClendon went undrafted this year, but was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Redskins, but was released Saturday.

Related Topics:

Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

Click to comment
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Pack in the Pros

NC State’s Trea Turner is En Fuego Heading into WBC Championship

Published

2 weeks ago

on

March 21, 2023

By

Former NC State All-American Shortstop Trea Turner has been en fuego representing the United States in the World Baseball Classic. He has helped lead the United States to the finals against Japan, which begins tonight at 7pm.

Turner currently is batting .368 through 5 games. Four of his seven hits have been home runs, which leads all batters in the World Baseball Classic.

Continue Reading

Pack in the Pros

Former NC State C Garrett Bradbury Signs 3-Year Deal with the Vikings

Published

2 weeks ago

on

March 15, 2023

By

Former NC State All-American Center Garrett Bradbury has re-signed with the Vikings on a 3-year deal worth $15.75 million.

Bradbury just wrapped up his 4-year Rookie contract worth $13 million. The Vikings decided not to pick up his 5th year option prior to last season, but they decided to go ahead and re-sign Bradbury, who has been their starter since entering the league.

Continue Reading

Pack in the Pros

Former NC State WR Jakobi Meyers Signs 3-Year Deal with Las Vegas

Published

2 weeks ago

on

March 15, 2023

By

Former NC State Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers got paid yesterday, signing a 3-year deal with the Raiders worth $33 million, with $21 million of it guaranteed.

After going undrafted, Meyers signed with New England, and has been with the Pats the past 4 seasons. Last year was the first year that Meyers made over $1 million, earning $3.986 million on a 1-year contract. Now he will average $11 million a season over the next three years in Vegas.

Over 4 seasons, Meyers has 235 receptions for 2,758 yards and 8 touchdown receptions. Meyers earned this pay day, leading the Pats in receiving yards for the past three seasons consecutively.

Continue Reading

Pack in the Pros

Former NC State LB Germaine Pratt Signs 3-Year Deal with Bengals

Published

3 weeks ago

on

March 14, 2023

By

Former NC State Linebacker Germaine Pratt is going to be staying in Cincy, signing a 3-year contract with the Bengals worth $21 million.

Pratt just wrapped up his 4th season in the NFL, which was his best, tallying 99 tackles, 10 pass deflections and 2 interceptions.

The Bengals drafted Pratt in the 3rd round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Pratt was the 11th highest graded Linebacker in the NFL last seasons, and the 3rd highest in the AFC, posting a grade of 78.4 according to ProFootballFocus.

Former NC State Defensive Tackle BJ Hill, who has been a teammate with Pratt on Cincy the past two seasons, said he would go bald if Pratt re-signed.

The Bengals then trolled Hill, asking when the head was getting shaved.

Continue Reading