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Tom Kennedy among 11 players signed to reserve/future deals by the Lions

The Detroit Lions signed 11 players to reserve/future contracts, including WR Tom Kennedy and OT Connor Galvin

One of the first orders of business for all teams in the offseason is to sign players to reserve/future contracts. With the Lions season not ending until after the NFC Championship game, it took longer than other years.

The Lions added 11 players to reserve/future deals on Tuesday. A reserve/future contract is a commitment by the team to bring the players back with a chance to compete for spots in the coming season. Typically, they are players coming off the practice squad or unsigned street free agents who had some connection to the team.

The biggest name is wide receiver Tom Kennedy, who has been on and off the Lions roster since the 2019 season.

The full list:

  • LB Mitchell Agude
  • WR Maurice Alexander
  • OL Matt Farniok
  • RB Jake Funk
  • OT Connor Galvin
  • CB Craig James
  • S Brandon Joseph
  • WR Tom Kennedy
  • OL Michael Niese
  • DT Chris Smith

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10 former Colts on AFC, NFC Championship rosters

10 former Colts are on the AFC, NFC Championship rosters.

As the playoffs heat up with the conference championship gets set for this weekend, the Indianapolis Colts will see a handful of former players taking part in the big games.

By our count, 10 former players across three of the teams donned the horseshoe at one point regardless of whether they were an early draft pick or a player on the practice squad.

Here’s a look at 10 former Colts players who are on the AFC and NFC Championship rosters:

New Ravens’ RB Jake Funk shares what he envisions role will be with team

New Ravens running back Jake Funk described what he envisions his new role will be with the team

The Baltimore Ravens will need plenty of players to step up in the absence of running back Keaton Mitchell, who suffered a torn ACL in the team’s Week 15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. While Baltimore signed running back Melvin Gordon to their active roster, they also brought in running back Jake Funk, who they signed to the practice squad.

“I just want to be able to come in here and be able to help in any way possible, whether that’s on the scout team, or whether that’s if they need me in a game, just be able to help this team because there’s Super Bowl talent and Super Bowl intentions on this team. And I’m somebody that has been fortunate enough to be able to have won one of those in my career and just be able to come in and help this team in any way which possible, and that’s what I’ve set myself out to do.”

When asked about his role with his new team, Funk was excited when talking about what the possibilities could be. He mentioned that he wants to help in whatever way possible, as well as help them win a Super Bowl.

Ravens sign former Maryland RB Jake Funk to practice squad

Ravens sign former Maryland RB Jake Funk to practice squad

Following the season-ending ACL injury to undrafted rookie running back Keaton Mitchell in the Week 15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Baltimore Ravens have added another running back, signing former Maryland running back Jake Funk to the practice squad.

This move comes after the Ravens elevated veteran running Melvin Gordon from the practice squad to the 53-man roster in the wake of Mitchell going on injured reserve.

Funk was selected with the No. 233 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Funk was waived by the Rams in October of 2022, his second season in the NFL, and was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad a day later.

After being released less than a month later by the Saints, Funk was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts, where he would remain until October of 2023 before being waived again. Funk’s latest stop was the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins for a month before being rereleased in November.

In his four seasons in the NFL, Funk has carried the ball four times for 15 yards while catching one pass for 12 yards. He joins undrafted rookie running back Owen Wright as the two running backs on Baltimore’s practice squad.

 

Dolphins swap practice squad players, elevated two to the active roster

Miami makes multiple practice squad moves on Saturday.

The Miami Dolphins, prior to their Week 11 battle with the Las Vegas Raiders announced a number of moves regarding their practice squad.

Running back Jake Funk was released from the practice squad. He was signed by Miami last month, but he was never elevated to the active roster. With De’Von Achane coming back from injured reserve, they don’t necessarily need the depth at the position.

To fill his spot, the Dolphins have signed wide receiver Robbie Chosen, who they released from the 53-man roster to make room for Achane.

For the game against the Raiders, the Dolphins have elevated Chosen and offensive lineman Chasen Hines.

This is Chosen’s second elevation this season after being brought up for the Week 3 battle with the Denver Broncos. In that game, he hauled in a long touchdown from backup quarterback Mike White.

This is Hines’ first elevation since joining Miami’s practice squad after roster cuts. He was originally a sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots after a collegiate career at LSU. He hasn’t played a snap in the NFL yet, but during his time at LSU, he started 16 games at right guard and one at left guard.

With the Dolphins starting two backup guards and being without one depth guard in Robert Jones, Hines could be thrust into playing time if Liam Eichenberg or Lester Cotton were to go down.

Dolphins work out 7 players on Tuesday

Miami worked out 7 before signing 1.

After the Miami Dolphins officially lost running back Darrynton Evans from their practice squad on Monday, they had an open spot that they needed to fill.

With that knowledge, the Dolphins held workouts on Tuesday that included seven players before they signed running back Jake Funk to their practice squad.

While they’ve already made the signing, it may be worth it to get familiar with those who Miami opted not to sign on Tuesday.

Dolphins sign former Colts RB to the practice squad

Miami adds a depth RB.

After Miami Dolphins practice squad running back Darrynton Evans was signed by the Chicago Bears, Miami had an open spot on the 16-man group.

On Tuesday, the Dolphins filled that spot by signing running back Jake Funk, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Funk, 25, spent his collegiate years at Maryland where he rushed for 968 yards and 10 touchdowns on 7.2 yards per carry while adding another 134 yards and three scores on 23 receptions.

After declaring for the 2021 draft, Funk was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round. He spent over a year with Sean McVay’s team, rushing for five yards on two carries in 15 games. He also played on special teams and returned some kicks.

Since being waived in October of 2022, he’s spent time with the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. He appeared in five games for Indianapolis, running for 10 yards on two carries and bringing in one catch for 12 yards before being waived on Saturday.

With Miami losing Evans to Chicago and De’Von Achane to a knee injury, depth at the position could end up being more important in the near future.

Colts’ game-day roster vs. Titans in Week 5

Here is the game-day roster for the Colts in Week 5.

The Indianapolis Colts (2-2) and Tennessee Titans (2-2) are set for a divisional matchup in Week 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Entering this game, the Colts made some changes to the roster. Cornerback Dallis Flowers (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list, and wide receiver Amari Rodgers was signed to the active roster from the practice squad.

Also, the Colts officially activated running back Jonathan Taylor from the Reserve/PUP list and waived running back Jake Funk. They elected not to elevate any players from the practice squad.

Here’s a look at the Colts’ game-day roster in Week 5, sorted by jersey number:

Colts place RB Evan Hull on injured reserve

Colts RB Evan Hull has been placed on the injured reserve list.

The Indianapolis Colts placed running back Evan Hull on the Reserve/Injured list and signed running back Jake Funk from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.

Also, free-agent guard Ike Boettger was signed to the practice squad.

Hull was expected to miss time due to a knee injury he suffered during the Week 1 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While he avoided a major injury, it’s serious enough to keep him off the field for at least the next four games.

This means Hull will be eligible to return ahead of the Week 6 game against the Jaguars in Duval.

Funk was elevated from the practice squad for the opener and then reverted back to the practice squad after the game. However, he now counts against the 53-man roster after being signed Tuesday.

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Colts elevate RB Jake Funk, WR Juwann Winfree to active roster

The Colts elevated two players from the practice squad for Week 1.

The Indianapolis Colts elevated running back Jake Funk and wide receiver Juwann Winfree from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Saturday.

With Zack Moss downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s season opener due to a forearm injury, the Colts needed to add some depth to the running back room. Assuming Moss will be inactive, Funk will join Deon Jackson and Evan Hull as the active running backs in the backfield.

The Colts also brought up Winfree from the practice squad, which was an expected move considering the fact that they are carrying just four wide receivers on the active roster.