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USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Former Wisconsin lineman among PFF's highest-graded players from Vikings' preseason opener
Top 5 Vikings PFF grades on offense and defense against Houston (min. 10 snaps):OffenseRG Joe Huber — 94.7 (55 snaps)C Michael Jurgens — 80.0 (43)WR Jordan Addison — 79.6 (12)LT/RT Walter Rouse — 78.4 (36)WR Myles Price — 76.8 (15)DefenseOLB Gabriel Murphy — 80.2 (30… Former Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Huber was among PFF's highest-graded players in the Minnesota Vikings' preseason opener against the Houston Texans on Saturday. In the Vikings' first action since falling to the Los Angeles Rams in January's Wild Card Weekend, they defeated the Texans 20-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Huber, who logged 55 snaps at right guard, pocketed a 94.7 overall grade from PFF for his performance in the victory. The former Badger was the only Viking on either offense or defense to earn a PFF grade over 90.0. Center Michael Jurgens (80.0), wide receiver Jordan Addison (79.6), offensive tackle Walter Rouse (78.4) and wide receiver Myles Price (76.8) rounded out the top-end contributors on the offensive end. With Huber in action, Minnesota accumulated 86 rushing yards and one score on the ground on Saturday while allowing just two sacks and seven tackles for loss. Huber arrived in Minnesota as an undrafted free agent back in April. The Ohio native spent a pair of seasons in Madison, logging 25 starts at right guard as a key piece of a strong offensive line unit. Prior to his stint with UW, Huber laced up under Luke Fickell with the Cincinnati Bearcats from 2020-22. There, he played 20 games and notched honorable mention All-AAC accolades as a redshirt sophomore in 2022. Huber will look to continue his strong play in Minnesota's next preseason contest against the New England Patriots on Aug. 16. He is currently listed as the No. 2 option at right guard behind Will Fries. Continued strong play ahead of the regular season could shift the former Badger's snap counts down the line. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
USA Today
06-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Key dates on the NFL's 2025-2026 league calendar that will impact the Ravens
Key dates on the NFL's 2025-2026 league calendar that will impact the Ravens The NFL's official calendar for the next year has been released, and the league unveiled about two dozen key dates starting in July and extending until next summer. The NFL's official calendar for the next year has been released, and the league unveiled about two dozen key dates starting in July and extending until next summer. Baltimore now knows when they'll need to trim the roster down to 53 players, and a hint at the looming trade deadline. With the next year's schedule now completed, here are the key dates to watch. July 15 -- Franchise tag The Ravens don't have any players on the tag. Still, for players like Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, July 15 is the deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such a player to a multiyear contract or extension. The Chiefs placed their non-exclusive franchise tag on Smith on Feb. 28. The Pro Bowl offensive lineman will earn $23.4 million on the tag unless a new deal is agreed to before the July 15 deadline. Smith, 26, has started 77 games, including postseason, since being selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. After this date, the player may sign only a one-year contract with his prior club for the 2025 season, and no long-term extension can happen until after the final regular season game. Mid July The Ravens' rookies and select veterans will report to the Under Armour Performance Center for training camp. July 31 -Hall of Fame Game, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions, Canton, Ohio. Jim Harbaugh's revamped Chargers will face Dan Campbell's new-look Detroit Lions in Canton, Ohio. Aug 26: Rosters must be cut down to 53 players After several seasons with multiple cutdown days, the NFL returned to one deadline for teams to trim their rosters. The deadline was adjusted before the 2020 COVID-19-impacted seasons: Roster reduction from 90 to 85 Roster reduction from 85 to 80 Final roster reduction from 80 to 53 Teams can release players at their discretion, but not having three different cutdown dates no longer puts pressure on them during the summer. Aug 31- Final day of preseason training camp for all clubs For the Ravens and every other NFL team, September 1 is a holiday, and the official start of the 2025 regular season. September 1-6 -- Injury reports The first week of September means teams around the league will start officially releasing injury reports. November 4- NFL Trade Deadline The week after Halloween will be exciting this year as teams anticipate an early trade deadline. January 5 - Fifth-year options for players selected in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft This is the first day that Eric DeCosta can offer Zay Flowers long-term extensions. Jan 10-12 Wild Card Weekend powered by Verizon Jan 17-18 Divisional Playoffs presented by Intuit TurboTax Jan 25, AFC and NFC Championship Games presented by Intuit TurboTax. February 8 Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California) February 17 Franchise tag Depending on the season, they have Odafe Oweh, Travis Jones, or others, who could be a candidate for the franchise tag. March 9-11 Free Agency "legal tampering" opens Baltimore will have over 30 players set to hit the open market. April 23-25 NFL Draft (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
USA Today
06-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Key dates on the NFL's 2025-2026 league calendar that will impact the Eagles
Key dates on the NFL's 2025-2026 league calendar that will impact the Eagles The NFL's official calendar for the next year has been released, and the league unveiled about two dozen key dates starting in July and extending until next summer. The NFL's official calendar for the next year has been released, and the league unveiled about two dozen key dates starting in July and extending until next summer. Philadelphia now knows when they'll need to trim the roster down to 53 players, and a hint at the looming trade deadline. With the next year's schedule now completed, here are the key dates to watch. July 15 -- Franchise tag The Eagles don't have any players on the tag. Still, for players like Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, July 15 is the deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such a player to a multiyear contract or extension. The Chiefs placed their non-exclusive franchise tag on Smith on Feb. 28. The Pro Bowl offensive lineman will earn $23.4 million on the tag unless a new deal is agreed to before the July 15 deadline. Smith, 26, has started 77 games, including postseason, since being selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. After this date, the player may sign only a one-year contract with his prior club for the 2025 season, and no long-term extension can happen until after the final regular season game. Mid July The Eagles' rookies and select veterans will report to the NovaCare Complex for training camp. July 31 -Hall of Fame Game, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions, Canton, Ohio. Jim Harbaugh's revamped Chargers will face Dan Campbell's new-look Detroit Lions in Canton, Ohio. Aug 26: Rosters must be cut down to 53 players After several seasons with multiple cutdown days, the NFL returned to one deadline for teams to trim their rosters. The deadline was adjusted before the 2020 COVID-19-impacted seasons: Roster reduction from 90 to 85 Roster reduction from 85 to 80 Final roster reduction from 80 to 53 Teams can release players at their discretion, but not having three different cutdown dates no longer puts pressure on them during the summer. Aug 31- Final day of preseason training camp for all clubs For the Eagles and every other NFL team, September 1 is a holiday, and the official start of the 2025 regular season. September 1-6 -- Injury reports The first week of September means teams around the league will start officially releasing injury reports. November 4- NFL Trade Deadline The week after Halloween will be exciting this year as teams anticipate an early trade deadline. January 5 - Fifth-year options for players selected in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft This is the first day that Howie Roseman can offer Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith long-term extensions. The expectation is that Carter will reset the market and could become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. Jan 10-12 Wild Card Weekend powered by Verizon Jan 17-18 Divisional Playoffs presented by Intuit TurboTax Jan 25, AFC and NFC Championship Games presented by Intuit TurboTax. February 8 Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California) February 17 Franchise tag Depending on the season, they have Dallas Goedert, Jordan Davis, or Kenyon Green, who could be a candidate for the franchise tag. March 9-11 Free Agency "legal tampering" opens Philadelphia will have over 30 players set to hit the open market. April 23-25 NFL Draft (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Philadelphia currently has 13 picks and could acquire more.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Seahawks' Sam Darnold places 25th in PFF QB rankings
The Seattle Seahawks signed Sam Darnold to a three-year contract worth more than $100 million in free agency to be their new starting quarterback. Darnold enjoyed a career-best year with the Minnesota Vikings last season, throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns. Despite that, there's still widespread doubt over his actual abilities. Pro Football Focus recently ranked all 32 projected starting quarterbacks in the league. Breaking them off into tiers, Darnold placed in Tier 5, "veterans capable of solid play, but could quickly be replaced." Darnold checks in at No. 25 overall, the top-ranked QB in his tier (as if that's some sort of consolation prize). "The big question for Darnold and the Seahawks is which version of the quarterback shows up in 2025," John Kosko asks. "Will it be the one we saw from 2018 to 2023, when his highest-graded season was just a 66.0 as he struggled with decision-making and offensive consistency? Or will it be the quarterback who earned an 85.8 grade over the first 17 weeks of the 2024 season and helped lead the Vikings to 14 wins? His late-season regression and playoff struggles were concerning, and he'll be working with a less talented supporting cast in Seattle." Advertisement As terrific as Darnold was throughout the majority of 2024, critics are asking if it was a one-off performance after he was previously written off as a first-round bust. Darnold's late-season regression was concerning. The Vikings were blown out 31-9 by the Detroit Lions in a division-deciding Week 18 finale, and they followed that up with a 27-9 embarrassment against the NFC West winning Los Angeles Rams on Wild Card Weekend. Darnold has to earn respect in Seattle before QB ranking pieces view him more favorably. This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2025 QB rankings: Seahawks' Sam Darnold ranked as a lower-tier QB
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Seahawks' Sam Darnold places 25th in PFF QB rankings
Seahawks' Sam Darnold places 25th in PFF QB rankings The Seattle Seahawks signed Sam Darnold to a three-year contract worth more than $100 million in free agency to be their new starting quarterback. Darnold enjoyed a career-best year with the Minnesota Vikings last season, throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns. Despite that, there's still widespread doubt over his actual abilities. Pro Football Focus recently ranked all 32 projected starting quarterbacks in the league. Breaking them off into tiers, Darnold placed in Tier 5, "veterans capable of solid play, but could quickly be replaced." Darnold checks in at No. 25 overall, the top-ranked QB in his tier (as if that's some sort of consolation prize). "The big question for Darnold and the Seahawks is which version of the quarterback shows up in 2025," John Kosko asks. "Will it be the one we saw from 2018 to 2023, when his highest-graded season was just a 66.0 as he struggled with decision-making and offensive consistency? Or will it be the quarterback who earned an 85.8 grade over the first 17 weeks of the 2024 season and helped lead the Vikings to 14 wins? His late-season regression and playoff struggles were concerning, and he'll be working with a less talented supporting cast in Seattle." As terrific as Darnold was throughout the majority of 2024, critics are asking if it was a one-off performance after he was previously written off as a first-round bust. Darnold's late-season regression was concerning. The Vikings were blown out 31-9 by the Detroit Lions in a division-deciding Week 18 finale, and they followed that up with a 27-9 embarrassment against the NFC West winning Los Angeles Rams on Wild Card Weekend. Darnold has to earn respect in Seattle before QB ranking pieces view him more favorably.
