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Detroit Lions sign TE Jerell Adams to the practice squad

The Detroit Lions announced that they have signed tight end Jerell Adams to the practice squad.

With injuries at defensive tackle, last Saturday the Detroit Lions signed Frank Herron to the active roster and cut tight end Isaac Nauta in a corresponding move. This move freed up a roster spot on the practice squad, that was presumed to be ticketed for Nauta, but he elected to sign onto the Green Bay Packers practice squad instead.

With an open spot and a need for a rostered fourth tight end, the Lions signed tight end Jerell Adams to their practice squad.

Initially drafted in the sixth round of the 2016 draft by the New York Giants, Adams (6-5, 255) assumed a third tight end role, primarily being used as a blocker. In his rookie year, he played in 13 games, caught 16 passes for 122 yards, and a touchdown. As a sophomore, he played in every game, but only caught eight passes for 92 yards. He was waived at roster cutdowns in 2018.

He would go on to sign onto the Houston Texans practice squad for the 2018 season, and after one game on the active roster in 2019, he was then released and re-signed to the practice squad. A month later, he joined the New Orleans Saints practice squad to finish out the year.

In 2020, he opened the year on the Baltimore Ravens roster, was released and joined their practice squad, before eventually being released in October.

LSU’s best wins vs. South Carolina: 2015

The No. 7 LSU Tigers hosted the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2015 and won 45-24 for their 10th straight win in the series.

LSU and South Carolina met for the 21st time in program history in 2015.

The Tigers were No. 7 in the country with a 4-0 record entering the game. The Gamecocks entered with a 2-3 record, and an 0-3 record in the SEC.

Tigers quarterback Brandon Harris played a stellar game under center, going 18-of-28 for 228 yards and two touchdowns.

Derrius Guice carried the ball 16 times for 161 yards and a touchdown. Travin Dural led the Tigers in receptions with four catches for 109 yards and one touchdown.

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For South Carolina, Perry Orth went 14-of-28 for 200 passing yards with two touchdowns and one interception. The Gamecocks recorded just 283 yards of total offense. LSU had 624 yards on offense and 29 first downs.

LSU led 17-10 at the half, but quickly scored twice in the third quarter to take a commanding 31-10 lead. South Carolina then scored with 5:02 left in the quarter on a 36-yard pass from Orth to wide receiver Jerell Adams to trim the deficit to 31-17.

Tigers running back Darrel Williams scored on a one-yard run to put the Tigers up 38-17 before the Gamecocks cut the lead to 38-24 just before the end of the quarter.

LSU scored the final touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter on a four-yard run by Guice to seal the 45-24 win with 13:15 left in the game.

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The Tigers also controlled the time of possession as they held the ball for 39:53. South Carolina had the ball for 20:07 in the game.

The LSU defense forced one South Carolina turnover in the game, and only allowed 24 points.

LSU would go on to defeat the Gamecocks 45-24 and move to 5-0 for the 2015 season.

This meeting marked the 10th straight win for LSU against South Carolina in the series.

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Ravens cut TEs Jerell Adams, Eli Wolf, and Charles Scarff

The Baltimore Ravens only have two tight ends on the roster after cutting Jerell Adams, Eli Wolf, and Charles Scarff at the roster deadline

The Baltimore Ravens made their third tight end spot a big deal this offseason. But as the team made cuts down to the 53-man roster, it seems they didn’t like any of the other tight ends they had.

According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, the Ravens cut tight ends Jerell Adams, Eli Wolf, and Charles Scarff. That leaves Baltimore with just Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle on the roster. It also likely indicates yet another expansion in role for Patrick Ricard, who has played on offense, defense, and special teams throughout his career.

Ricard was given some snaps at tight end throughout training camp and apparently impressed enough for the Ravens to gamble on their depth at the position. He’s previously shown some ability as both a blocker and pass catcher at fullback, catching 12 passes for 59 yards and three touchdowns over the last three seasons in Baltimore. Ricard got a heavier dose of action last year, catching eight passes for 47 yards and a touchdown.

With the Ravens having brought former tight end turned offensive lineman Crockett Gilmore in for a tryout recently, Baltimore isn’t likely done figuring out their tight end group. But with everyone else cut, it seems like the answer is either Ricard or not on the roster right now.

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Mark Andrews offers insight, praise of tight ends competing for 3rd spot on depth chart

With three players all fighting for one roster spot at the bottom of the Baltimore Ravens depth chart, Mark Andrews offered his insight.

The Baltimore Ravens love to use multiple tight-end sets in their offense. With Hayden Hurst traded to the Atlanta Falcons this season, that opens up a coveted third spot on the tight end depth chart to competition. And with a handful of players vying for the job, it’s going to be a pretty interesting battle before rosters are trimmed down to 53 players on Sept. 5.

Mark Andrews, the top tight end on Baltimore’s roster, is excited for what he sees.

“The tight end room is definitely going to be a battle, and those guys are working hard,” said Andrews. “But there’s a lot of talent in our room right now.”

Both Andrews and Nick Boyle are locks to make the team. Andrews had a breakout season as a receiver in 2019 but is set up to further explode in his third year. Boyle is one of the best blocking tight ends in the NFL and an underrated receiving threat too. That means the remaining group of Charles Scarff, Jerell Adams, and Eli Wolf are fighting for what is likely just one spot on the roster.

Many have given Wolf the best chance of making the team this year, especially after Jacob Breeland’s knee injury hadn’t recovered enough, pushing him to the reserve list. Though we should take it with a grain of salt, Wolf ran a ridiculously fast 40-yard dash of 4.43 seconds. That type of speed from a 6-foot-4 and 238-pound guy is an exciting proposition. Andrews has liked what he’s seen so far, specifically noting how quickly Wolf has picked up the playbook and his athleticism.

“Eli [Wolf], first of all, he’s done a great job of coming here and learning the system,” Andrews said. “He moves incredibly well, and I’m super excited to play with him some more and get on the field with him. But, he looks really good. I’m excited about that.”

Just because there are a few new faces this offseason, Scarff shouldn’t be discounted. He’s the player with the most time in the system, having been on Baltimore’s practice squad last season. That experience and the coaching staff’s familiarity with him could be the edge in an abbreviated offseason.

“Charles [Scarff] has been here for a year and knows the system extremely well,” Andrews continued. “Great blocker, has really good feet and he’s, honestly, pretty crafty with running routes.”

The newest member of the team is Adams, who was signed as a free agent last week following the team cutting Breelandto move him to the reserve list. Adams enters his fifth year in the NFL, something Andrews said was positive in this competition.

“Just being able to see him run routes and to see him move around,” Andrews continued. “He’s a guy that’s been in the league for a while and knows some things. So, he’s a good addition to the room.”

That’s a lot of praise coming from a Pro Bowl player. And it’s something coach John Harbaugh and his staff will need to sort through in short order at training camp. But having too many solid players fighting for a third tight end spot is a pretty good problem to have.

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Report: Ravens to waive UDFA TE Jacob Breeland as injured

Jacob Breeland is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered with Oregon last season and wasn’t going to be ready for the Baltimore Ravens.

One of the more interesting battles at Baltimore Ravens training camp is at tight end. Following the trade of Hayden Hurst to the Atlanta Falcons, the third tight end spot on the Ravens’ depth chart is wide open for someone to win. Sadly, UDFA Jacob Breeland won’t be among those competing for the spot.

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Ravens will be waiving Breeland with an injury designation, after initially placing him on the non-football injury (NFI) list at the start of training camp. With Baltimore agreeing to terms with veteran tight end Jerell Adams, they needed the roster spot held by Breeland. However, Pelissero also noted the Ravens are still interested in Breeland and would like to keep him around for 2021, but first, he needs to clear waivers.

Breeland has been rehabilitating from a torn ACL that ended his 2019 season with the Oregon Ducks. He suffered the knee injury in the sixth game of the season, against Colorado, derailing what had been an impressive year that likely would have seen Breeland drafted fairly early. Sadly, with the knee injury, Breeland ended up going undrafted and signed as a UDFA with Baltimore.

Breeland caught 26 passes for 405 yards and six touchdowns over six games with Oregon last season. Over four years and 30 total games, Breeland had 1,225 receiving yards and 13 touchdown receptions on 74 catches.

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Report: Ravens interested in TE Jordan Reed but lost bidding war to 49ers

The Baltimore Ravens might have gone with Jerell Adams after failing to win a bidding war for former Washington RE Jordan Reed.

The Baltimore Ravens are set to add tight end Jerell Adams to their roster, bolstering their depth chart slightly. But it appears as though Baltimore had its eyes on a different prize and Adams was simply the consolation option.

According to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, the Ravens were in a bidding war with the San Francisco 49ers for free-agent tight end Jordan Reed. However, the 49ers outbid Baltimore, signing Reed to a one-year deal and leaving the Ravens with Adams.

After trading former first-round pick Hayden Hurst to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, Baltimore has been in need for more depth at tight end. The Ravens use multiple tight end sets in their offense, both as blockers and receivers, giving them a need for more experienced options at the position. They added Jacob Breeland and Eli Wolf as undrafted free agents and were expected to let them compete for the third tight end role in their offense this season. However, after Baltimore placed Breeland on the non-football injury (NFI) list at the start of training camp, an opening was created.

Reed was with Washington for seven seasons after being selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Though he missed all of the 2019 season due to a concussion and has had a pretty lengthy injury history, he’s found plenty of success in Washington. Reed caught 234 passes for 2,407 yards and 21 touchdowns over four years from 2015-2018.

Reed would have been a solid pickup for the Ravens. It would have given Baltimore’s offense another capable receiving threat alongside Mark Andrews, which could have pushed Nick Boyle back to more a blocking role.

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Report: Ravens to sign TE Jerell Adams

The Baltimore Ravens were looking to add a little more depth at tight end after trading Hayden Hurst and found it in veteran Jerell Adams

The Baltimore Ravens use their tight ends more than just about any team in the league. Apparently, they wanted a little more depth on the roster at training camp, signing tight end Jerell Adams, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Adams has played with the New York Giants and Houston Texans over his four-year career. He’s started three of the 30 games he’s been active in, catching 24 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown. He’ll likely compete with the likes of UDFA Eli Wolf for the primary backup spot behind Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle.

The Ravens were in need for more help at tight end following their trade of Hayden Hurst to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason and UDFA Jacob Breeland going on the non-football injury list at training camp. Though Andrews and Boyle are a great one-two punch at the position, Baltimore loves utilizing up to four tight ends in a play.

Coming into the league in 2016, Adams fit the physical mold of a tight end, according to Draft Wire’s scouting report. He’s big at 6-foot-5 and 247 pounds with the strength and speed to play as either an in-line blocker or as a receiving threat. But, like his sixth-round draft status indicates, Adams wasn’t a polished product and subsequently has been buried on depth charts over his four years in the league.

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Saints swap practice squad tight ends, sign Cole Wick and waive Jerell Adams

The New Orleans Saints waived tight end Jerell Adams from their practice squad and signed Cole Wick, another journeyman tight end.

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The New Orleans Saints shuffled their practice squad on Friday, waiving recently-signed tight end Jerell Adams to make room for another tight end in Cole Wick. Adams joined the Saints just over two weeks ago after making previous stops with the New York Giants and Houston Texans.

Wick is a fourth-year pro with good size (listed at 6-foot-6, 257 pounds) who has bounced between one practice squad after the next, starting out with the Detroit Lions in 2016 before joining the San Francisco 49ers in 2017. He moved on to the Tennessee Titans in 2018 and was signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad after roster cuts in 2019. The Raiders waived him on Dec. 11. The Tampa Bay Vipers selected him in the first XFL Draft, but it’s unclear whether he plans to take them up on the offer.

Intriguingly, Wick was a college teammate at Incarnate Word with another former member of the Saints practice Squad. Defensive end Alex Jenkins spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons in New Orleans through the NFL International Pathway program. That initiative granted each NFC South team an eleventh roster spot to give an opportunity to a player from an international background, which Jenkins possessed as a native of Bath, England. He’s currently on the New York Giants injured reserve list.

As for the players currently on the Saints practice squad:

  • TE Cole Wick
  • OL Casey Dunn
  • DL Jalen Dalton
  • CB Chris Johnson
  • LB Andrew Dowell
  • WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
  • WR Emmanuel Butler
  • RB/WR Taquan Mizzell
  • OL Derrick Kelly
  • TE/DL Mitchell Loewen

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Saints shuffle practice squad, sign former Giants and Texans TE Jerell Adams

The New Orleans Saints practice squad added former New York Giants and Houston Texans tight end Jerell Adams, an athlete who needs a shot.

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The New Orleans Saints aren’t finished tweaking their roster just yet. As first reported by The Athletic’s Katherine Terrell, on Thursday the team waived practice squad offensive lineman Nate Wozniak to open a spot for fourth-year tight end Jerell Adams. This follows a concussion to starting tight end Jared Cook in last week’s game with the San Francisco 49ers, as well as the previous release of reserve tight end Dan Arnold.

Adams first entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft pick out of South Carolina, selected by the New York Giants back in 2016; he had boosted his draft stock before that by timing the 40-yard dash in 4.64 seconds at 6-foot-5 and 247 pounds, the best mark for a tight end at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He played sparingly as a rookie, and was outranked the following year by first-round pick Evan Engram and veteran free agent pickup Rhett Ellison. Adams was waived by New York during roster cuts before the 2018 season.

He went on to spend the better part of two years on the Houston Texans practice squad, having been just released on Dec. 3 before the Saints called him up. There are practice snaps to go around with Arnold out of town and Cook on the mend, with just one healthy, experienced tight end (backup Josh Hill) and a converted defensive lineman (Mitchell Loewen) ahead of him. If Adams still has some athleticism to spare, he’s in good position to take advantage of the opportunity before him.

For the curious, here’s how the Saints practice squad shakes out now:

  • WR Emmanuel Butler
  • WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
  • DT Taylor Stallworth
  • OL Derrick Kelly
  • OL John Leglue
  • RB Taquan Mizzell
  • DB T.J. Green
  • LB Andrew Dowell
  • TE/DL Mitchell Loewen
  • TE Jerell Adams

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Texans sign LB Nate Hall to practice squad, release TE Jerell Adams

The Houston Texans made a new addition to their 10-man practice squad, signing rookie linebacker Nate Hall and releasing tight end Jerell Adams.

The Houston Texans are shaking up their practice squad. The Texans signed linebacker Nate Hall to their 10-man practice squad, the team announced. In a corresponding move, they released tight end Jerell Adams from the group.

Hall, 23, played collegiately at Northwestern. After going undrafted in April, he spent time with the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, then the Buffalo Bills’. He will wear jersey No. 48 in Houston.

In four seasons at Northwestern, Hall tallied 261 combined tackles, five sacks, five interceptions and 10 pass deflections. In 2017, he tore his right ACL while practicing for the Music City Bowl.

The Texans also worked out defensive end Eric Lee, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Houston did not sign him immediately.

Hall joins running back Karan Higdon, cornerback Anthony Chesney, wide receiver Chad Hansen, offensive tackle Rick Leonard, quarterback Alex McGough, offensive tackle Kyle Murphy, offensive tackle Elijah Nkahsah and safety Jonathan Owens to round out the practice squad.