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Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barberton native, Detroit Lions DE John Cominsky announces NFL retirement
Barberton native and Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Cominsky, a five-year NFL veteran, announced his retirement from the league Monday afternoon. Cominsky made the announcement in an Instagram post. 'After 6 years in the NFL, I am officially medically retiring. I am proud of the career I had, but have accumulated a combination of injuries that are overwhelming my desire to continue playing,' he wrote in part. 'Thank you to the Atlanta Falcons for believing in me and drafting an under the radar DII prospect. Thank you to the Detroit Lions for grabbing me off waivers and giving me a second contract and allowing me to show what I can do as an NFL starter. Thank you to the front offices and coaches that helped build me up and believed in me. Who would have thought a small town Barberton, Ohio QB would find his way to sacking NFL QBs.' John Cominsky, a former Barberton standout who played in the NFL for Atlanta Falcons and Detroit, jokes with kids during his youth football camp at Rudy Sharkey Stadium. The Falcons drafted Cominsky in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Division II Charleston ( He spent three seasons in Atlanta before being released prior to the 2022 season at his request. Advertisement From there, Cominsky made an impact with the Lions before he signed a two-year contract extension in 2023 with Detroit worth $9.5 million with $4 million guaranteed. However, he suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in 2024 and did not play. He cited medical reasons for his retirement from the NFL. Giving back to Barberton is important to John Cominsky It was extremely important to Cominsky that he didn't forget his roots. He's made an effort over the years to give back to the community, returning to Barberton for youth football camps. The youth is the focus of The Cominsky Family Foundation, and Cominsky stays involved as much as possible with the Barberton High School football team, for whom he played quarterback. Advertisement 'I've always kind of rooted for the underdog myself, and that's how I consider myself, playing Division II ball, not many scholarships out of high school and going the long, hard way,' Cominsky told the Beacon Journal at his 2023 camp. 'So, to inspire kids, that's a lot of what drives me. Obviously, I do it for my family and my faith, but these kids, they come out here, and they're inspired, they're excited and they believe that maybe it's a possibility for them, too, or just [an example of how they can] achieve their dreams." He finished his career with 107 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. George M. Thomas covers a myriad of things including sports and pop culture, but mostly sports, he thinks, for the Beacon Journal. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Barberton native John Cominsky retires from Detroit Lions, NFL
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Trinity High School hosts third annual Shamrock 100 fundraiser
(WHTM) — Today is the final day of Trinity High School's third annual Shamrock 100 walk event. The fundraiser involves a 100-mile walk over three days on the track at Trinity's COBO Field alongside the school's president, John Cominsky. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Trinity says all members of the area community who wish to join are welcome, and proceeds will help bolster the school's facilities and programs. Funds from this year's event will also be sent to Radiant Hope, a non-profit based in Camp Hill that offers support to families impacted by cancer through care packages, support groups, mentoring, and workshops. On Saturday, April 12, the event will feature food trucks, games, and activities for the children of Central Pennsylvania. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
01-04-2025
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- Fox News
NFL defensive lineman John Cominsky retires at 29 due to injuries
John Cominsky, an NFL defensive lineman who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, announced his retirement from the league at only 29. Cominsky made the announcement in a post on social media. "After 6 years in the NFL, I am officially medically retiring," he wrote in a statement posted to his Instagram. "I am proud of the career I had, but have accumulated a combination of injuries that are overwhelming my desire to continue playing. "Thank you to the Atlanta Falcons for believing in me and drafting an under the radar DII prospect. Thank you to the Detroit Lions for grabbing me off waivers and giving me a second contract and allowing me to show what I can do as an NFL starter. Thank you to the front offices and coaches that helped build me up and believed in me. Who would have thought a small town Barberton, Ohio QB would find his way to sacking NFL QBs?" Cominsky added that he "learned a lot" from playing football and was grateful for getting the chance to share the field with players he admired as a young athlete and shaking hands with Hall of Famers. "Best of all, my marriage was strengthened and I had my two beautiful children," he added. "Each coming at perfect times in my career, bolstering me to the finish line. I walk away with my family in mind and therefore, have found peace in this difficult decision. "Time marches on." The Falcons selected Cominsky in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Charleston in West Virginia. He played in 27 games for the Falcons before appearing in 30 with the Lions in 2022 and 2023. He suffered a torn MCL in the summer before the 2024 season and missed the entire season. He recorded 107 tackles and 7.5 sacks in five seasons. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
17-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lions prospect profile: Jamaree Caldwell, DL, Oregon
It shouldn't catch anyone by surprise if the Detroit Lions start to revamp their defensive line this off-season. They've attempted to add pieces through the draft and in free agency. Some of these additions just haven't worked or haven't given the Lions enough production to justify a contract extension. Those players include John Cominsky, Marcus Davenport and Levi Onwuzurike. Certainly, we could see any of these players resigned on cheap one or two year deals but only time will tell. Regardless of what happens, the Lions should have interest in drafting one or two defenders for their defensive line. This could be an edge rusher or interior defensive lineman or both. That should be preferred for Detroit. If they wait until the later part of day two or potentially the early part of day three, one player that could be an ideal fit is Oregon DL Jamaree Caldwell. Let's dive into his scouting report for the 2025 NFL Draft! Background Information: Was not rated on any recruiting databases — began collegiate career at Hutchinson Community College. Spent one season at Independence Community College. Transferred to Houston and played 20 games (2022 – 2023) while recording 39 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. Transferred to Oregon for 2024 season and recorded 29 tackles and five tackles for loss. Played 14 games for the Ducks. His uncle, Larry Werts, played for the Green Bay Packers. Competed at the 2025 Senior Bowl. Measurements: Height: 6'2″ Weight: 342 pounds Hand Size: 9 1/2″ Arm Length: 32 1/4″ *All measurements confirmed via the 2025 Senior Bowl* Games Watched: Boise State (2024), Michigan State (2024), Wisconsin (2024), Ohio State (2024) Strengths: Consistently plays with active hands and active feet. Has strong lower half to anchor and fight against blockers. Explosive first step for a player of his size. Displays good lateral quickness to navigate between gaps. Wins with good leverage and low pad level. Weaknesses: Lack of length could get problematic when trying to shed blocks against longer offensive lineman. Despite showing alignment versatility at Oregon, he could be viewed primarily as a nose tackle at the next level due to lack of pass rush production and length. Hand usage needs more refinement with placement and speed. Overall: It's hard to ignore Caldwell on tape and it's not just because of his 340-pound frame. Much of it is due to the fact that he's consistently active in taking on blocks. He finds success due to his ability to drop his hips and lower his pad level while changing direction laterally. Whether he's facing one blocker or multiple blockers, he gets after it every chance he gets. There's some twitch to his game due to the quickness he possesses. That should make blocking him difficult during 1-on-1 situations at the next level. Feels like Oregon DT 90 Jamaree Caldwell really gets after it every chance he gets. Always keeps his feet moving and puts a hand up to knock this ball down. — Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) February 17, 2025 To start his career, he's likely to be a two-down player that gets used on a rotational basis. However, there's potential for him to develop into an every-down player if he can improve his hand speed and placement when rushing the passer. There are times that he loses ground at the point of attack and other times, he will turn his shoulders when trying to navigate towards the backfield. This forces him to get washed or puts him at a disadvantage when trying to recover. Overall, there's much to be desired with Caldwell's skill set despite the limitations. His strength, lateral quickness and motor will help him see the field on early downs. It could also help him get opportunities to rush the passer in certain situations. Teams looking for an A-gap and B-gap defender that can eat up space and blockers will want to give Caldwell an opportunity. Pairing Caldwell up with defensive tackles DJ Reader and Alim McNeill could do wonders. Grade: 3rd Round (74.5 / 100.0)
