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T.Y. McGill’s 2 Sacks on Sunday Night Make a Case for Spot on Roster

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Former NC State Defensive Tackle T.Y. McGill has been a story of perseverance and grind ever since going undrafted in 2015. Shortly thereafter, McGill signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Seattle. McGill failed to make the Seahawks 53-man roster, but was scooped up by the Colts a day later.

Since 2015, McGill has signed with 10 different NFL teams, including 3 stints with the Chargers and 2 with the Eagles. McGill only saw game action on 5 of those squads. On those other occasions, he was a part of the team during the offseason, training camp or practice squads during the season.

One way or another, McGill has found a way onto the field in all 7 seasons since leaving NC State.

Back in November of last year, he was signed to the Vikings practice squad, but never made it up to the 53-man roster or on the field for a game, but that didn’t stop Minnesota from signing him again in March.

On Sunday night, McGill picked up 2 sacks in the Vikings 20-26 loss to the Raiders, making a strong case he belongs on the 53-man roster.

McGill has collected 35 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 8 tackles for loss, 21 QB hits, in 46 games played (0 starts) over 7 seasons.

You’ve got to love the hustle of McGill. The NFL journeyman has earned $3.41 million dollars in 7 seasons, and has a 1-year contract with Minnesota for $1.04 million if he makes the Vikings roster.

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Former NC State All-ACC QB Russell Wilson is Getting QB1 Reps in Practice This Week

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October 17, 2024

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Former NC State All-ACC Quarterback Russell Wilson has been taking 1st Team reps in practice this week for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

With that being said, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin has not definitively stated whether Wilson or Justin Fields, who has started the first 6 games, will start on Sunday night against the Jets.

Wilson has been dealing with a calf injury since Fall Camp. Tomlin said last week that Wilson was technically medically cleared prior to their game against the Raiders this past Sunday, but he was still in the process of knocking the rust off.

The Steelers truly do have a dilemma. Wilson was named the starter before the season, and was named a team captain. On the other hand, Fields has led Pittsburgh to a 4-2 record, and individually is playing some of the best football in his career.

Fields has completed 66.3% of his passes for 1,106 yards for 5 touchdowns and 1 interception. His QB Rating is 93.9. The completion percentage and QB Rating are currently well above his career numbers. Fields has also rushed for 231 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Last season, Wilson threw for 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, with a QB Rating of 98.0 last year in Denver. He also rushed for 341 yards and 3 touchdowns. Wilson ranked 8th in QB Rating and 9th in touchdowns last season.

Here’s what I know to be true. Russell Wilson is still a starting Quarterback in the NFL. Period. Whether it’s the right move to move him into the starting role over Justin Fields this week is a much bigger question for the Steelers with the present and future in mind.

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Former NC State All-American Alim McNeill Signs a 4-Year Extension with the Lions

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Former NC State All-American Defensive Tackle Alim McNeill has signed a 4-year extension with the Detroit Lions worth $97 million, with $55 million guaranteed.

McNeill was in the 4th year of his 4-year rookie contract that he signed with Detroit after they drafted him in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft, with the 72nd overall pick.

The two sides decided to seal the deal in the middle of the final year of his contract, rather than wait until the end of the season.

In his 4th NFL season, McNeill is now the 4th highest paid Defensive Tackle in the NFL

Since 2023, McNeill is the 6th highest graded Interior Defensive Lineman in the NFL according to PFF.

Here’s a look at Alim’s Career NFL stats.

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Former NC State All-ACC G Jarkel Joiner Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with the Hawks

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October 16, 2024

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Former NC State All-ACC Guard Jarkel Joiner has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Atlanta Hawks.

What is an Exhibit 10 deal?

Here’s what Google’s AI cooked up:

An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, minimum salary, non-guaranteed NBA contract that teams can use to bring in players for Summer League competition. The contract can include an optional bonus of up to $75,000 if the player spends at least 60 days with the team’s G League affiliate after being waived.

Conversion to two-way contract: Teams can convert an Exhibit 10 contract into a two-way contract before the regular season begins. This guarantees the bonus and makes the contract a two-way contract.

Maximum number of contracts: Each team can have up to six Exhibit 10 contracts at a time.

Roster spot: If a player is kept on the 15-man roster after the regular season begins, their contract becomes a standard minimum deal.

Compensation protection: Exhibit 10 contracts don’t come with compensation protection.

When the contract becomes fully guaranteed: If the team doesn’t guarantee the deal, it becomes fully guaranteed on January 10. However, in reality, contracts become fully guaranteed on January 7 because players must clear waivers by January 10 to avoid this.

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, Joiner signed on with the College Park Skyhawks last season, the G-League Affiliate Team for the Hawks.

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Former NC State All-American Carlos Rodon Pitches a Gem in Game 1 of the ALCS

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October 15, 2024

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Former NC State All-American Carlos Rodon pitched a gem last night, leading the Yankees to a 5-2 win over the Guardians in Game 1 of the 2024 ALCS.

Rodon gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings pitched, striking out 9, while only allowing 3 hits. This was Rodon’s 3rd career postseason start, and his first postseason Quality Start.

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