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Here’s who’s sticking around from the practice squad.
With the Miami Dolphins 2023 officially coming to a close on Saturday, the restrictions that force teams to keep their active rosters at 53 players are lifted, allowing teams to sign up to 90 players.
Once a team is eliminated from the playoffs, they can sign a number of players to reserve/futures contracts which adds them to the active roster through the spring and summer.
On Monday, the Dolphins signed these eight players from their practice squad to such deals:
Miami makes corresponding move to bringing in Anthony Schwartz.
The Miami Dolphins have been rather busy on Monday, as they made two transactions to kick off their week following the bye.
With the signing of wide receiver Anthony Schwartz to the practice squad, the Dolphins have released wide receiver Raleigh Webb, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s David Furones.
Webb, 25, originally was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of The Citadel last year before being signed to the New England Patriots active roster.
He joined Miami’s practice squad at the conclusion of training camp when he was released by the Patriots.
Miami adds another speedy wideout.
The Miami Dolphins have remained busy, with the goal of improving their roster, despite their bye week occurring in Week 10.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins have signed wide receiver Anthony Schwartz to their practice squad.
Schwartz, 23, was among a trio of wideouts that worked out for Miami early last week.
He was a third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns back in 2021 following a collegiate career at Auburn and high-school career at the local American Heritage School.
In 25 NFL games, he’s recorded 14 receptions for 186 yards and a touchdown. He also added 96 rushing yards and a score on the ground along with 21.5 yards per kick return on 15 attempts.
Schwartz’s addition to the roster continues the Dolphins’ goal of adding speed. He was a world-class sprinter before college, as he was part of the gold-medal team in the 4×100 meters relay at the Pan American U20 Championships in 2017 and the World U20 Championships in 2018. He also once held the world record for the fastest 100-meter time under 18 years old.
He didn’t run at the combine, but he did run a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at Auburn’s Pro Day.
Miami’s practice squad was full, so a corresponding move will be announced at some point in the near future.
Miami held WR workouts on Tuesday.
While the Miami Dolphins are about to begin their week off, that doesn’t mean the front office and coaching staff are slowing down their work.
On Tuesday, the team welcomed in three free agent wide receivers for workouts – Jacob Copeland, Racey McMath and Anthony Schwartz.
Schwartz, 23, was a third-selection of the Cleveland Browns back in 2021 following a collegiate career at Auburn and a high school career at the local American Heritage School. In 25 career games, he’s recorded 14 receptions for 186 yards and a touchdown as well as 96 rushing yards and a score on the ground. He’s also contributed as a kick returner, averaging 21.5 yards per return on 15 attempts.
McMath, 24, was a sixth-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2021 out of LSU. He spent two years with the Titans before spending time on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad this year. In 14 career games, he’s recorded four receptions for 48 yards.
Copeland, 24, went undrafted in this year’s draft after splitting time between Florida and Maryland in college. He’s spent time with the Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings since then, but he’s yet to see the field in a regular-season game.
While Miami didn’t sign any of the three immediately following the workout, they are names to keep an eye on in the future because they could be signed if there’s an injury at the position.
Miami could look to add even more speed to their roster
Things didn’t work out for former third-round pick Anthony Schwartz in Cleveland with the Browns, as he just didn’t develop enough to stay on the roster. He dealt with drop issues as well as injuries this past year and after adding more talent to the room the Browns just didn’t have room for him. However, he may get a second chance with the Miami Dolphins.
Miami has some of the fastest players in the NFL on their roster and that is one thing that Schwartz could bring even more speed. Schwartz is still really young and new to the position so there could be a chance that he develops into a role player in the NFL.
It will be interesting to see if Schwartz gets a second chance in the NFL but when you have game-changing speed that can’t be taught it is worth taking a chance on. Things had just played out in Cleveland but if Miami decides to add him to the roster it would make a ton of sense.
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There are a few interesting storylines surrounding Auburn Alumi in the NFL going into the 2023 season.
Each week throughout the NFL season, Auburn Wire will take a look at the some of the most notable performances from Auburn Alumi across the League.
Although the season doesn’t kick off for another nine days, there still are a multitude of interesting storylines with the preseason wrapped up and the infamous “cut day” behind us.
Here are some of the most interesting storylines surrounding Auburn players after week 3 of the preseason.
The former third rounder will be looking for a new home
After two disappointing seasons, the Cleveland Browns are set to release their former third round pick in wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (according to Brad Stainbrook of The OBR). The Browns have now cut three players today as they look to get their roster down to 53 players.
There is a chance the Browns could look to add Schwartz to the practice squad if he clears waivers. However, Schwartz will need to decide if he would like to give a career in track and field another go after starting his life in the NFL.
The #Browns are releasing former third round pick WR Anthony Schwartz, per a league source. pic.twitter.com/sGsOM8W9Vl
— Brad Stainbrook (@StainbrookNFL) August 27, 2023
Schwartz took to his Twitter to thank the Browns for taking a chance on him:
Thank you for the opportunity ✌🏽
— Anthony Schwartz (@TheRealF1ash) August 27, 2023
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The Browns will be without 15.
We already know the three All-Pros will not be among the starters who will play in today’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, 15 players in total will not suit up for the Cleveland Browns. Among them is wide receiver Anthony Schwartz as he has more than likely now played his last down in the brown and orange.
Among those who will play, however, are linebackers Sione Takitaki and Anthony Walker Jr. Both players finished last season on Injured Reserve and now make their return to the lineup.
Here are the 15 players in total that will not play in this preseason finale against the Chiefs.
The Browns have released their inactives list heading into their preseason finale matchup against the Chiefs.
The Cleveland Browns are now just hours away from their preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. This is the last opportunity for a handful of players to make their mark to show they deserve a spot on the final 53-man roster. While running back Jerome Ford is not among those fighting for a roster spot, he is among those not playing in this one.
All-in-all, the Browns announced six would not play and two others are doubtful in this matchup. Here is the full injury report released by the Browns.
What conclusions can we draw from the release of the initial depth chart?
The Cleveland Browns get set to take on the New York Jets on Thursday Night as they participate in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game. And on the heels of their preseason opener, the Browns have released their initial depth chart.
While it is unofficial and predominantly standard, there are a few key items that cause an eyebrow to raise from this depth chart. Here we discuss four things that stood out as the Browns are through one week of training camp and get set to take on the Jets.
