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Giants working out former standout Miami safety, others

The New York Giants will work out defensive backs Al Blades Jr. and Jason Maitre on Thursday, and likely several others.

Most practice squad decisions for 2024 and all waiver wire claims have been processed. Not all of the announcements have been made, but that’s not stopping the New York Giants from continuing to look for fringe players to add to the roster.

To that end, the Giants will work out former Miami safety Al Blades Jr., and former Wisconsin Badger Jason Maitre.

Blades signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. During the preseason, he recorded seven tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed. The Jets waived Blades on Tuesday as part of their 53-man roster cuts and he cleared waivers today.

In addition to Blades, the Giants will also host cornerback Jason Maitre for a workout this week.

Maitre signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in May. He appeared in all three preseason games for the Dolphins and recorded seven solo tackles. Maitre was waived by the Dolphins on Tuesday and cleared waivers on Wednesday.

Since the final 53-man rosters have been submitted and all practice squad and waiver claims have been processed, players who remain without a team become unrestricted free agents. This means they can work out for any team and sign with any team at any time. Any team that signs a player from this point forward will have to cut a current player to make room on the roster.

The Giants desperately need to add depth to their secondary, so we’ll see what they say after the workouts end.

Expect additional names to surface as part of a larger workout group.

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Miami Dolphins release former Wisconsin Badgers defensive back

Former Wisconsin defensive back let go by the Dolphins

Former Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jason Maitre was cut by the Dolphins on Tuesday, failing to make the team’s initial 53-man roster.

The cornerback appeared in all three of the team’s preseason contests, totaling seven solo tackles.

Maitre signed with the Dolphins in May as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft. If he clears waivers, he could return to the Dolphins’ practice squad, which may be the most likely scenario for the 24-year-old.

During his one and only campaign with Wisconsin in 2023, Maitre recorded 33 total tackles (24 solo) and three pass deflections while playing in 12 contests. Prior to that, he spent five years with Boston College, compiling 133 total tackles and three interceptions.

In other former Badgers news, linebacker Maema Njongmeta secured a active roster spot with the Bengals after an impressive preseason as an undrafted free agent.

Dolphins sign CB Jason Maitre after rookie minicamp tryout

Jason Maitre joins Ireland Brown as another rookie who made the most of a tryout at the Dolphins’ rookie minicamp.

The Miami Dolphins are signing cornerback Jason Maitre to their roster after the Wisconsin alum impressed at the team’s rookie minicamp, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Among the more than two dozen players who participated in the minicamp on a three-day tryout contract, Maitre joins offensive lineman Ireland Brown as the only two players (so far) who have reportedly turned their auditions into spots on the roster.

Just like Brown, Maitre began his collegiate career at Boston College and transferred elsewhere. The defensive back left as a grade transfer after the 2022 season and landed at Wisconsin where he played slot cornerback in the Badgers defense. Prior to his departure, Maitre mostly played safety in his last two seasons at Boston College.

According to PFF, the 5’10, 181-pound cornerback didn’t allow any touchdowns in coverage during his time at Wisconsin. He finished the 2023 season with one interception, one tackle for loss, and three pass breakups.

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Two more former Wisconsin Badgers invited to NFL local prospect days

Will either of these former Wisconsin Badgers have NFL careers?

Former Wisconsin Badgers safety Travian Blaylock and cornerback Jason Maitre received invites to NFL local prospect days, Blaylock by the Green Bay Packers and Maitre by the New England Patriots, according to a report from KPRC’s Aaron Wilson.

The news comes on the heels of former Badgers outside linebacker C.J. Goetz also receiving an invitation to the Packers’ local prospect tryout.

Related: If Wisconsin decides to move on from Greg Gard, who could it target as its next head coach?

NFL teams’ local prospect days are designed for collegiate players who are not projected to be selected in the upcoming NFL Draft, and finished their careers somewhere near a team’s facilities. Blaylock’s career in Madison, Wisconsin is close to the Packers’ facilities in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Maitre, meanwhile, played five seasons at Boston College before transferring to Wisconsin — making the New England Patriots the closest NFL team.

Neither Blaylock nor Maitre were invited to the recent NFL Combine. Each participated in a pro day — Blaylock at Wisconsin and Maitre at Boston College. Both are projected to be signed as undrafted free agents.

These tryouts give each player a valuable chance to showcase their skills infront of interested NFL teams that are always searching for under-the-radar talent.

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Wisconsin cornerback attends NFL pro day at his former school

Wisconsin cornerback attends NFL pro day at his former school

Wisconsin cornerback Jason Maitre did not attend the program’s NFL pro day earlier this month. Instead, the veteran cornerback participated in the pro day at Boston College — his former school.

The now-former Badger played five seasons at Boston College before transferring to Wisconsin for the 2023 season. He finished the 2023 season with 24 tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception and three pass deflections. He did not allow an opposing receiver to catch a touchdown pass in 56 targets.

Related: If Wisconsin decides to move on from Greg Gard, who could it target as its next head coach?

The reasoning for Maitre’s decision to attend Boston College’s pro day and not Wisconsin’s is not known. The six-year college football veteran currently projects to go as an undrafted free agent.

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Wisconsin starting cornerback opts out of ReliaQuest Bowl to prepare for NFL Draft

Wisconsin CB opts out of ReliaQuest Bowl to prepare for NFL Draft

Wisconsin cornerback Jason Maitre announced on Instagram yesterday he is opting out of Wisconsin’s ReliaQuest Bowl matchup with LSU and will prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft.

Maitre transferred to Wisconsin after five years at Boston College. He played in all 12 of the Badgers’ regular season games, totaling 33 tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception and three pass breakups.

“To Badger Nation, there is nowhere like Madison and I am blessed to be able to wear that motion ‘W’ for the rest of my life,” Maitre wrote. “With that being said, after a lot of thought, prayer and talks with my family, I have decided to forgo the bowl game and declare for the 2024 NFL Draft.”

Wisconsin’s updated cornerback depth chart for the bowl game now includes Ricardo Hallman, Nyzier Fourqurean, Alexander Smith and Jonas Duclona.

Nine Badgers are on preseason Senior Bowl watch list

Nine Badgers on Senior Bowl watch list

The upcoming Badgers football season is one of great anticipation and some of the veteran players are on the Senior Bowl watch list coming out of the preseason.

Some of those listed are returning Wisconsin athletes like wide receiver Chimere Dike and linebacker Maema Njongmeta while others like SMU transfer quarterback Tanner Mordecai and Boston College transfer cornerback Jason Maitre are also included.

Head coach Luke Fickell will be in charge for his first full season in Madison and he appears to have a plethora of experienced athletes leading both sides of the ball.

We’ll see how many of these guys end up playing in the Senior Bowl.

Badgers offer Ole Miss transfer cornerback

Wisconsin offered Markevious Brown, a transfer cornerback from Ole Miss who entered the portal after two seasons with the Rebels.

Wisconsin offered Markevious Brown, a transfer cornerback from Ole Miss who entered the portal after two seasons with the Rebels. The 5-foot-10, 180 pound athlete from Florida still has three years of eligibility.

Brown recorded 19 tackles while deflecting two passes during his second campaign with Ole Miss, his first true season on the field. The Badgers appear to still be interested in adding to their secondary ahead of the 2023 football season.

Luke Fickell and his staff offered Rhode Island transfer cornerback Antonio Carter on Wednesday as well. With safety Jason Maitre impressing this spring after transferring to Madison from Boston College this offseason.

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