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Former Michigan State football players in the XFL for 2023 reboot

Check out which Spartans will be playing in the 2023 reboot of the XFL:

The XFL has rebooted and started a new season. The professional football league now under the control of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson looks to gain popularity and success in its 2023 reboot.

The XFL will provide many players the opportunity to continue playing pro football and potentially earn an NFL contract. Several Michigan State football alumni are looking to jump-start or reboot their professional football careers with the new league.

Check out which former Spartans are playing in the new reboot of the XFL:

Commanders released three defensive players on Monday

The Commanders began making moves Monday ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

All 32 NFL teams have until 4 p.m. ET Tuesday afternoon to trim their rosters to 53 players. That means every team must release 27 players between the final preseason game and Tuesday’s deadline.

Some teams began making moves on Monday, including the Washington Commanders.

Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reported that Washington had released veteran safety Steven Parker.

Parker was signed before the first preseason game and played well. Had the Commanders not had young safety depth, Parker could’ve easily made the roster. Parker has spent time with the Rams, Dolphins, Vikings, Cowboys and Giants. His work in the preseason should earn him another look soon.

Next, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reported defensive tackle Tyler Clark was released. The Commanders needed another body at defensive tackle after losing Tim Settle and releasing Matt Ioannidis and signed Clark.

Washington also released undrafted rookie defensive end Jacub Panasiuk. Panasiuk impressed coaches this summer, but the Commanders were likely looking for more experience at defensive end with Chase Young out at least the first four weeks. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Washington signs Panasiuk to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

We’ll keep you posted on all of Washington’s roster moves.

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Michigan State football 2022 undrafted free agent tracker

Tracking where every undrafted Michigan State Spartan lands in the NFL

Three Michigan State football players were drafted in the 2022 NFL draft,  but many more will get opportunities at the next level to show what they can do and hopefully earn a spot on a roster.

Below, we will be tracking every undrafted free agent signed from the Spartans.

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Michigan State football DE Jacub Panasiuk signs with Washington Commanders as UDFA

Jacub Panasiuk signs with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent

Another former Michigan State football standout has found a new home at the next level. On Sunday morning, it was announced that Jacub Panasiuk will be signing with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent.

Panasiuk’s story is an interesting one, as it looked like he was poised to breakout in 2020 before contracting COVID. He still played in 2020, but did not look like himself and only tallied one sack that season. After the down season, Panasiuk returned in 2021 and looked more like himself, racking up seven sacks and 37 tackles.

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Michigan State football DE Jacub Panasiuk named Second Team All-Big Ten

Michigan State football DE Jacub Panasiuk named Second Team All-Big Ten

Easily the best player on Michigan State football’s defense this year, defensive end Jacub Panasiuk was a monster coming off the edge all season and showed that he might even have a future at the next level. Because of his stellar season, Panasiuk has been named Second Team All-Big Ten by both the media and coaches.

Panasiuk ended the season with 6 sacks to go along with 32 tackles. He also forced a fumble and recovered one.

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Two Michigan State football defensive players earn All-American honors

Xavier Henderson and Jacub Panasiuk are midseason All-Americans!

More midseason All-American honors have been handed out today, and the Spartans are generously receiving great honors. Two more Spartans on the defensive side of the ball received All-American honors, adding to the list of MSU players that have been recognized.

Jacub Panasiuk and Xavier Henderson were recognized by The Athletic for what they have done to enhance the Spartans defense so far this season.

Both players have put up great statistical numbers and have provided great leadership to help propel the Spartans to a 7-0 start.

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Michigan State football DE Jacub Panasiuk named PFF Defensive Player of the Week

Michigan State football DE Jacub Panasiuk named PFF Defensive Player of the Week

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Jacub Panasiuk helped turn the tide of the Michigan State football’s overtime win against Nebraska when he had a strip-sack on Adrian Martinez in the fourth quarter, but he was a monster all game for the Spartans. Because of his stellar play, Panasiuk has been named PFF’s Defensive Player of the Week along with being named to their Team of the Week.

Here is what they had to say about Panasiuk:

“It was a performance of a lifetime from Panasiuk, who looks as though he is bouncing back after a down year in 2020.

He looked unblockable against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Saturday, producing a 94.1 pass-rush grade and 14 pressures on 39 rushes, according to PFF’s first review of the game film. And one of those pressures was a clutch strip-sack fumble in the fourth quarter.”

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Which Spartans are most likely to be drafted next year

After 80 years of having a player drafted into the NFL, the 2021 draft saw no Spartans selected for the first time since 1940.

The streak ended. After 80 years of having a player drafted into the NFL, the 2021 draft saw no Spartans selected for the first time since 1940. Shakur Brown had the best chance to get drafted, but ultimately ended up going undrafted.

Now this upcoming football season can set the precedent for starting a new draft streak. Let’s take a look at the players with the best chances to get drafted next season:

Michigan State Football DE Jacub Panasiuk using COVID-19 eligibility to return in 2021

Michigan State pass rusher Jacub Panasiuk will use his COVID-19 waiver to return for a second senior season with the Spartans.

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Senior Jacub Panasiuk was set to play a big role for Michigan State Football this season, but injuries kept him from developing a rhythm, and his absence was especially noticed during the last game of the season against Penn State. On Saturday, Panasiuk strongly implicated on social media that he would be using his COVID-19 eligibility waiver to return for a second senior season with the Spartans.

Here is his announcement, where he noted a date of Oct. 16 and said he has some ‘unfinished business’ to take care of. That’s the date when MSU is set to play Michigan:

Panasiuk originally opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns before deciding to return. He is one of MSU’s top pass rushers and will be a welcome face returning to a defensive line unit that just lost Naquan Jones to the NFL Draft.

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Michigan State Football starting DE Jacub Panasiuk appears to opt back into season

The presumptive defensive end starter for Michigan State appears to have opted back into the season.

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When we finally received an answer from the Big Ten that football would be returning, it also led to some questions. Mainly, who would be starting for Michigan State Football in this new fall football restart? We have already seen one Spartan opt back into the season when Marcel Lewis announced he would be rescinding his opt out. Now, it looks like the projected starter at the defensive end position, Jacub Panasiuk, will be returning to the fold after initially opting out back in August.

On Friday, Panasiuk tweeted the following, which led to the immediate speculation that he would be returning from his opt out:

This isn’t an official announcement by any means, but it would be weird to tweet something like this and not have it mean he plans to play… only time will tell.

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