Tag: Corey Clement

Ravens release RB, CB to trim roster to 87 players

The Ravens made two roster cuts to trim their team to 87 players

The Baltimore Ravens have had an eventful 2022 offseason that’s included bringing in talent through free agency and the draft, parting ways with key contributors from their 2021 team and more. They’ve stacked up quality depth at a lot of different positions, but with the regular season quickly approaching, teams will have to cut down their roster to what will eventually be 53 players.

Baltimore must get their roster to 85 players by Tuesday at 4pm EST, and they have taken steps to doing so over the last few days. After waiving both wide receiver Devon Williams and cornerback Denzel Williams while signing Trent Harris over the weekend to get to 89 players, the Ravens trimmed their roster even further on Monday, releasing running back Corey Clement and cornerback Robert Jackson to get to 87 players.

There were reports that Baltimore was also going to release outside linebacker Chuck Wiley, but ended up opting not to, potentially in response to Harris limping off of the field during Monday’s practice.

Baltimore will still have to make two moves in order to get down to 85 players, but they’ve taken the first steps to getting there. Clement signed with the team in July, and had four carries for 17 yards in the Ravens’ Week 1 preseason win over the Tennessee Titans. Jackson spent time in Baltimore last year and was brought back by the team, totaling three tackles against Tennessee.

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Ravens OC Greg Roman weighs in on RB competition

Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman talked about the running back competition so far during training camp

The Baltimore Ravens saw their running back position be decimated by injuries during the 2021 season. They lost J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill to season-ending injuries, causing the team to have to rely on multiple veteran options that were brought in right before the year began.

With the uncertainty of when Dobbins and Edwards will be back in 2022, the Ravens revamped the running backs room. They drafted Tyler Badie while also signing Mike Davis and Corey Clement for depth at that position. Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman was asked about the running back competition during training camp, saying that it’s wide open.

“I see it as wide open; I see everybody as capable; everybody is flashing. We signed a new guy, Corey Clement. I thought he did some really good things out there today – really flashed. So, I think that’s wide open. I mean, I can envision … The big thing for us as coaches now is we’re seeing these guys, but we’re trying to push them all to the No. 1 spot – we’re trying to push them all there – and then see who grabs the brass ring and how it shakes out. But we want to make sure we’re prepared, because any of these guys could play.”

Hopefully Dobbins and Edwards will be able to make it back to the team by the time the regular season begins, but ACL injuries can sometimes be tricky to gauge a timeline for. Having a plethora of depth in the running backs room will help Baltimore as the 2022 season approaches, as they’ll have all of training camp and the preseason to get comfortable with Roman’s system.

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Grading the Ravens’ signing of RB Corey Clement

We grade the Ravens signing of running back Corey Clement

The Baltimore Ravens saw their running back position get hit hard with injuries over the course of 2021. They lost rushers JK Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill to season-ending ailments before the year began, leaving the team scrambling to sign veterans such as Latavius Murray, Devonta Freeman and Le’Veon Bell.

The 2022 offseason has been one where Baltimore has addressed depth at multiple key positions, including running back. They drafted Tyler Badie out of the University of Missouri in the sixth round of the draft as well as signing multiple veterans, including Mike Davis. They also recently added Corey Clement as another experienced option who could end up fighting for a roster spot.

Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing around 220 pounds, Clement went undrafted in 2017 out of the University of Wisconsin. However, he carved out a solid role on the Philadelphia Eagles for multiple years, including on their Super Bowl-winning team in 2018. He most recently spent time with the Dallas Cowboys, and over the course of his five-year NFL career he’s totaled 196 carries for 795 yards and seven touchdowns, as well as catching 43 passes for 369 yards and three touchdowns.

The veteran is able to work well out of the backfield as a pass catcher, much like many of the other additions that the team made at the position. Baltimore could look to use their running backs in the pass game more than in previous years, which would add more wrinkles to offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s system.

Clement isn’t a lock to make the roster, but he’s a solid depth piece with uncertainty still hanging over when Dobbins and Edwards will return to action. Baltimore has accumulated very good depth behind their stars at running back, and Clement can certainly make a case for a spot on the final team with a strong training camp and preseason.

Grade: B

Ravens officially sign RB Corey Clement

The Ravens officially signed veteran running back Corey Clement

The Baltimore Ravens had numerous players at multiple positions miss part or all of the 2021 NFL season due to injury. No position was hit harder than running back, which saw JK Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill all lost for the year with injuries prior to Week 1. The team signed multiple veteran running backs to help fill the void, but their running game never fully hit its stride.

On Monday, it was confirmed by ESPN’s Jamison Hensley that former Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys running back Corey Clement reached a deal with Baltimore. On Tuesday, the team officially announced that they signed Clement.

The details of the contract are not immediately known. Baltimore has brought in plenty of depth, and Clement can be effective both as a runner and as a pass catcher. He’ll compete for a roster spot in the Ravens’ crowded backfield with players that include Mike Davis, Tyler Badie and others.

Through five seasons, Clement has 795 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 196 carries. He also has 369 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 43 receptions, proving to have a versatile skillset that could help out the team depending on the health of Dobbins and Edwards moving forward

 

 

Ravens reportedly reach deal with RB Corey Clement

The Ravens have reportedly reached a deal with running back Corey Clement

Last season, the Baltimore Ravens were dealt a plethora of injuries to multiple key positions. One of those that was hit the hardest was at running back, where the team lost JK Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill prior to the first snap of the regular season. The move prompted the team to sign multiple veteran backs to help fill the void.

On Friday, the team announced six players would begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Two of those players were Dobbins and Edwards. With uncertainty of when they will be ready looming, Baltimore signed veteran running back Mike Davis to a one-year deal in May. On Monday, the Ravens reportedly have agreed to terms with another veteran running back.

ESPN’s Jamison Hensley confirmed that former Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement has reached a deal with Baltimore.

Clement should compete for a roster spot with Davis as a veteran running back, assuming the Ravens keep four at the position including Dobbins and Edwards. Baltimore has made sure to bring in plenty of talented depth, and Clement can be effective both as a runner and as a pass catcher.

Through five seasons, Clement has also spent time with the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. He’s put up 795 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 196 carries. He also has 369 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 43 receptions.

Eagles looking to add big named prospects to the roster as undrafted free agents

Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman looking to add big names to the roster as undrafted free agents

The Eagles entered Thursday night’s NFL draft with 10 picks after acquiring assets via 2021 trades with the Dolphins and Colts (Carson Wentz).

Prior to the start of the 2022 selection process, there was speculation that Philadelphia would look to trade up into the top-10 for an impact player. The Eagles ultimately moved from No. 15 overall up to No. 13 overall to select Georgia All-American defensive tackle, Jordan Davis.

In doing so, Philadelphia parted ways with the Nos. 15, 124, 162, and 166 picks to the Texans to move up two spots where it selected Davis.

Moments later after the Chargers used the No. 17 overall pick on Zion Johnson, the Eagles shook up the draft, trading picks No. 18 overall, and a third-round pick (101) to the Tennessee Titans for star wide receiver, A.J. Brown.

That trade left Philadelphia with four picks remaining in the draft and the idea was that Howie Roseman might try to acquire more picks on Day 3.

The Eagles now appear content to exit the draft with five or six players because of a historically strong undrafted free-agent class that could see several big names looking for a training camp home.

Recent undrafted free agents who’ve game action with Philadelphia include Corey Clement, Sua Opeta, Nate Herbig, Kayode Awosika, Joe Ostman, Jack Stoll, Brett Toth, Greg Ward, Marvin Wilson, T.J. Edwards, and future Hall of Famer Jason Peters, who originally signed with the Bills.

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5 pending free agent RBs the Jaguars should consider signing

The Jags RB room could use some new additions and there are a few free agents the coaching staff is familiar with that could help.

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ top three needs are clearly on the offensive line and at receiver and tight end, but those aren’t the only places where they could afford to make additions on offense this offseason.

There is also a lot of uncertainty at the running back position. Travis Etienne appears to be back on track to return from a Lisfranc injury, but the Jags don’t really know what they have in him as he only took the field for limited preseason snaps as a rookie. Additionally, James Robinson will be recovering from an Achilles tear he sustained late in the season against the New York Jets.

With the aforementioned players being atop the depth chart at the position, the Jags would be wise to add help at running back. April’s draft class would certainly be a good place to look, but the team may want to add a proven player at the position as the Jags will have at least $55 million available in cap space.

That said, here are some reasonable options they could consider in free agency for a position they shouldn’t be looking to break the bank on.

WATCH: Corey Clement blocks a punt on Sunday Night Football

WATCH: Corey Clement blocks a punt on Sunday Night Football

Former Wisconsin Badger Corey Clement is no stranger to shining on the biggest stage. If you remember, he recorded 100 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl 52 triumph.

He’s bounced around since then, struggling to find consistent carries and playing time. But if we know one thing about Wisconsin it’s this: many of the best players from the program first must prove themselves on special teams.

Related: Wisconsin’s Las Vegas Bowl depth chart sees one significant change

That’s what Clement is doing in Dallas. The former Badger came through for the Cowboys early in the third quarter last night, getting home for a blocked punt that led to a touchdown.

He also recorded 13 carries, 44 yards, 1 reception and 2 receiving yards in the contest.

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Lucky 7: CB Trevon Diggs, several other Cowboys get new jersey numbers

Trevon Diggs reverts to his old college number, while ‘Hard Knocks’ favorite Azur Kamara steps into a jersey full of rich Cowboys history. | From @ToddBrock24f7

Cowboys fans at home may well need a program come next Thursday night just to tell who’s who when the team takes the field in Tampa to kick off the 2021 season. Several jersey number changes were announced on Thursday.

Second-year cornerback Trevon Diggs will revert back to the No. 7 he wore at Alabama, taking advantage of the league’s new relaxed rule concerning single-digit jersey numbers. The No. 7 has been popular lately in Dallas; Ben DiNucci wore it most recently, kicker Lirim Hajrullahu also wore it for his short stint, and ex-punter Hunter Niswander had it prior.

But Diggs’s old No. 27 isn’t being abandoned. Safety Jayron Kearse will don that number moving forward, ditching No. 32.

Draft picks who survive camp and make it onto the regular roster are often issued new numbers as digit combos open up after cuts. Rookie linebacker Jabril Cox moves from No. 48 to No. 14, the number worn last year by backup quarterback Andy Dalton. First-year cornerback Nahshon Wright goes from No. 40 to No. 25. And defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa swaps his No. 75 for No. 97.

Undrafted linebacker and current Hard Knocks favorite Azur Kamara steps into a number with some historical significance. Having worn No. 43 thus far in his Cowboys football journey, he’ll switch to No. 54. That number, of course, has long been associated with some of the franchise’s biggest defensive names: Chuck Howley, Randy White, and- most recently- Jaylon Smith.

As noted by the team website’s Kyle Youmans, newly-signed quarterback Will Grier will adopt No. 3, while new running back Corey Clement will wear No. 43.

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Cowboys News: Prescott, Elliott stat predictions, new QB and RB join club, Pollard fantasy value

What are the odds Cowboys come away with awards and top stats? Late fantasy value resides in Dallas’ backfield, who’s new to the team and what kind of bounce back year can Ezekiel Elliott have? The latest news and notes.

The Dallas Cowboys shook up their opening 2021 roster on both Tuesday and Wednesday. After the cuts to the 53, the club reacquired many of their released players by adding them to the practice squad while seeing a couple others move to new teams.

A couple of the players lost could come back to bite them, specifically a quarterback and defensive end that could make Dallas look away later this year when thinking about the decision. The Cowboys made their move to add another quarterback, signing former Panther Will Grier to compete with Cooper Rush for the backup spot in 2021. The question still arises with rumors around the NFL: Could Dallas entertain the idea of quarterback Cam Newton as their backup?

After some concern about the running back room, Dallas added Corey Clement to give insurance if either running backs Ezekiel Elliott or Tony Pollard miss any time during the season. Elliott is poised for a big season and Year 6 has been the lucky number for veteran backs.

Defensive tackle Brent Urban discussed his potential impact this season and how good the defense can really be after spending time around all the young guys on the roster. Here are the latest news and notes.