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Yahoo
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Broncos Bet on Ex Clemson Tiger Hoping for One Last Shot at the League
Broncos Bet on Ex Clemson Tiger Hoping for One Last Shot at the League originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Mario Goodrich's journey back to the NFL has taken him from Clemson's championship glory to the league, then to the grind of the UFL — but the former Tiger is once again heading to the big stage. The Denver Broncos are signing the 6-foot, 186-pound cornerback, giving the former Clemson standout another chance to secure a spot in the NFL. Advertisement Goodrich most recently suited up for the Birmingham Stallions in the United Football League, where he played through injury and still managed to be one of the most consistent corners in the league. In just seven games (including the playoffs), Goodrich tallied 15 tackles, four pass breakups, and a pair of game-changing forced fumbles—one of which helped seal a comeback win over the Houston Roughnecks. His physical style and 66.3 coverage grade from PFF caught the attention of NFL scouts once again. DC Defenders wide receiver Chris Rowland (12) is tackled by Birmingham Stallions cornerback Mario Goodrich (16) in the first quarter at Audi Field.© Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images Before his UFL stint, Goodrich spent time with both the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants after going undrafted in 2022. He saw action in four games with the Eagles, totaling five tackles, and was with the Giants during the 2024 preseason before being released with an injury designation. Advertisement At Clemson, Goodrich developed into a top-tier defensive back, playing in 47 games and winning a national championship as a freshman. He saved his best season for last, earning first-team All-ACC honors and being named MVP of the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl. He finished his career with 84 tackles, 15 pass breakups, and five interceptions. Now, as he joins a crowded cornerback room in Denver, Goodrich will have to fight for his spot. But if his track record at Clemson and his perseverance through the UFL are any indication, he won't back down from the challenge. Related: Barrett Carter Says Bengals Are Copying Dabo Swinney's Clemson Culture Related: Zay Flowers Reveals the "Perfect" Thing He's Already Learned From New Ravens Teammate DeAndre Hopkins This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Former Clemson cornerback Mario Goodrich signs with the Denver Broncos, per reports
Former Clemson cornerback Mario Goodrich signs with the Denver Broncos, per reports Former Clemson standout Mario Goodrich is getting another opportunity in the NFL. The Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League released Goodrich on Monday so he could sign with an NFL team, and according to PFN's James Larsen, the veteran cornerback is now joining the Denver Broncos. Goodrich signed with the Stallions in February after being waived by the New York Giants ahead of the 2024 NFL season. He went on to appear in seven games this year—six during the regular season and one in the postseason—while battling through injury. The 6-foot, 191-pound defensive back finished his UFL stint with 17 total tackles (one for loss), six pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. Before his time in the UFL, Goodrich spent time with both the Philadelphia Eagles and Giants. He initially signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft and remained on their practice squad for two seasons. Goodrich saw game action with the Eagles in 2023, playing in four games (one start) and recording five tackles, including three solo stops. At Clemson, Goodrich appeared in 47 games with 16 starts from 2018 to 2021. He totaled 84 tackles, 15 pass breakups, five interceptions, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. He earned first-team All-ACC and third-team All-America honors as a senior and was named MVP of the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
USA Today
21-03-2025
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Philadelphia Eagles have 12 former players signed to United Football League teams
Philadelphia Eagles have 12 former players signed to United Football League teams With the NFL season complete and the UFL set to kick off, we're looking at 12 former Philadelphia Eagles who are participating in the spring league With the NFL season now complete and the offseason underway, Philadelphia has one of the most extended lists of players who are getting another shot in the eight-team UFL, which kicks off season kicks off on Friday, March 28, at 8 p.m. ET when FOX Sports debuts FOX UFL Friday – a new night dedicated to UFL action taking place each Friday during the 10-week regular season – with a matchup featuring the St. Louis Battlehawks against the Houston Roughnecks. The league's second season will conclude on Saturday, June 14, when ABC presents the 2025 UFL Championship Game. A combination agreement (the "UFL") is the premier spring football league that resulted from the merger of the XFL and USFL. Russ Brandon, former President and CEO of the XFL, leads the UFL as President and CEO. Former USFL President of Football Operations Daryl Johnston leads football operations. Founded in 2001, the XFL was a collaboration between NBC and WWF (WWE), spearheaded by Vince McMahon. After a hot start, poor ratings ultimately led to the league's lasting just one season. The league returned in 2020, with McMahon again leading the reboot, but it had to close its doors again after COVID-19 shut things down after just five weeks. The league filed for bankruptcy and was forced to sell. A group headed by Dany Garcia, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, bought the league out of bankruptcy for $15 million. The UFL has eight teams in Arlington (TX), Birmingham (AL), Detroit (MI), Houston (TX), San Antonio (TX), Memphis (TN), St. Louis (MO), and Washington D.C. With action to begin next weekend, we're looking at 12 former Eagles on UFL rosters. Teams USFL Conference Birmingham StallionsHouston RoughnecksMemphis ShowboatsMichigan Panthers XFL Conference Arlington RenegadesD.C. DefendersSan Antonio BrahmasSt. Louis Battlehawks Deon Cain WR--Birmingham Stallions Cain had eight catches on 18 targets with 106 receiving yards during three preseason performances in 2022, making him an under-the-radar candidate for the Eagles roster. CB Mario Goodrich --Birmingham Stallions The Eagles have a deep and competitive cornerback room, and after signing offensive guard Nick Gates to a deal, the team released veteran cornerback Mario Goodrich. The former Clemson cornerback has been on and off the Eagles' practice squad since 2022, playing in four games with one start. WR Austin Watkins Jr. --Birmingham Stallions The 25-year-old wide receiver spent the 2023 season with Cleveland's practice squad. Watkins caught 16 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns for the Browns in their three preseason outings and had a dominant game against Philadelphia. Marvin Wilson DT-- Birmingham Stallions Signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent out of FSU, Wilson spent two seasons with the Eagles, logging three total tackles. Deontay Burnett WR -- Arlington Renegades Burnett was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad in 2019. In week 17, he caught 2 passes for 48 yards in the 34–17 win against the Giants. Burnett spent parts of 2020 and 2021 with the Eagles practice squad. Ajene Harris CB-- Arlington Renegades After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, Harris signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and was released that August. Harris spent parts of the 2019 season on the Eagles practice squad. Luis Perez QB -- Arlington Renegades Perez played college football at Texas A&M University–Commerce from 2015 to 2017. A spring league star, Perez signed with the Eagles after the AAF suspended football operations on April 9, 2019. Perez was waived by the Eagles that May. Hakeem Butler TE -- St. Louis Battlehawks The former Iowa State wide receiver spent parts of 2020 and 2021 with the Eagles. Devin Ross WR --Michigan Panthers The former Colorado wide receiver spent parts of 2019 on the Eagles practice squad. Chim Okorafor OL -- Michigan Panthers A former NAIA All-America selection and former Benedictine College offensive lineman, Okorafor spent the 2023 training camp with the Eagles. Greedy Williams CB --San Antonio Brahmas Williams was released by the Eagles last August and never played in a regular season game for the Birds. Williams, a 2019 second-round selection by the Browns, spent his first four years in Cleveland but saw his production decline significantly in 2022. He was looking for a fresh start in Philadelphia but fell behind Eli Ricks, Zech McPhearson, and Kelee Ringo at cornerback before the team ultimately opted to make this move. Williams spent 2023 and 2024 out of the NFL. Greg Ward WR --San Antonio Brahmas Ward had been with Philadelphia since 2017, winning Super Bowl LII as a practice squad member. In 40 career games (13 starts), the former Houston Cougars quarterback registered 88 receptions for 768 yards and ten touchdowns. In 2020, Ward led the team in receptions (53) and receiving touchdowns (6).
