Tag: Kyle Fuller

Commanders bring in former All-Pro cornerback for workout

Commanders bring in a former All-Pro cornerback in for a workout.

The Washington Commanders are in desperate need of help at cornerback. In Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Washington’s lack of depth at corner was exposed by Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers.

Rookie Mike Sainristil has played well but is most exclusively a slot cornerback. Veteran Noah Igbinoghene has been a pleasant surprise, while Benjamin St-Juste has battled consistency issues. The jury remains out on 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes.

So, while the Commanders have been mentioned as a possible buyer at the trade deadline, specifically for a cornerback, edge rusher, or wide receiver, general manager Adam Peters is exploring other avenues.

On Tuesday, the Commanders brought in five players, including former All-Pro cornerback Kyle Fuller, for a workout.

If that name sounds familiar, Kyle Fuller is the older brother of former Washington cornerback Kendall Fuller. Kyle Fuller, 32, was a first-round pick of the Chicago Bears in 2014, where he spent seven seasons. Fuller played for the Denver Broncos in 2021 and spent his final NFL season with the Baltimore Ravens in 2022. Unfortunately, Fuller suffered a serious knee injury and hasn’t played since.

Fuller was named first-team All-Pro in 2018 and and made two Pro Bowks.

While Fuller was once an excellent player, it’s difficult to imagine a 32-year-old cornerback, who hasn’t played in two years, can significantly help your defense. But you can’t blame Peters for taking chances because you just never know.

5 worst contracts in Denver Broncos history

Russell Wilson’s contract with the Broncos ranks as the worst deal in franchise history.

With Monday’s news that the Denver Broncos will be moving on from quarterback Russell Wilson, the team has put a period at the end of Wilson’s tenure with the franchise.

Wilson’s trade and subsequent megadeal have been panned as one of the worst deals in franchise history, and possibly one of the worst in NFL history.

Unfortunately, the Broncos are no strangers to bad decisions on players, with several blunders happening within the last few seasons. Broncos Wire names five of the worst deals in team history.

14 pending defensive free agents with ties to the Panthers’ coaching staff

Pro Bowl pass rusher and pending free agent Josh Allen has an early connection with a member of the Carolina coaching staff.

Unlike their staff on offense, the Carolina Panthers didn’t need to touch their defensive coaches going into 2024. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have connections to a few intriguing free agents.

Here are 14 pending defensive free agents, in areas of need, who have ties to Carolina’s coaching staff:

Ravens released OL Kyle Fuller and TE Ben Mason from the practice squad

Baltimore #Ravens released OL Kyle Fuller and TE Ben Mason from the practice squad ahead of Week 4 matchup vs. Browns via @Thacover2NFL

With multiple pass catchers nursing injuries, the Ravens added two wide receivers to the practice squad Tuesday who were with them during training camp and the preseason.

Tarik Black and Dontay Demus Jr. were signed, adding depth to a position after Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Colts and Rashod Bateman (hamstring) could not finish the game.

Tylan Wallace was placed on injured reserve Monday after suffering a hamstring injury against Indianapolis.

To make room on the practice squad for Black and Demus, the Ravens released offensive guard Kyle Fuller and tight end/fullback Ben Mason.

Ravens worked out four players ahead of Week 2 matchup vs. Bengals

The Baltimore #Ravens worked out four players ahead of Week 2 matchup vs. Bengals via @Thacover2NFL

Baltimore is banged up along the offensive line and hosted four players for workouts ahead of Sunday’s matchup against Cincinnait.

According to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, Logan Stenberg, Kyle Fuller, Colby Gossett and John Leglue were in attendance.

Broncos offseason roster: No. 55, OL Kyle Fuller

Kyle Fuller started nine games at center with the Seahawks in 2021. He will now reunite with Russell Wilson after joining the Broncos.

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Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at fifth-year center Kyle Fuller, No. 55.

Before the Broncos: Fuller, (6-5, 320 pounds) began his professional career when he was drafted in the seventh round (243rd overall) of the 2017 NFL draft out of Baylor by the Houston Texans.

Fuller started two games, playing in nine during his rookie year, before he was released by the Texans ahead of the 2018 season. Fuller promptly signed with Washington, where he saw action in two games of that season. He was then released by Washington. After failing to make the Dolphins’ 53-man roster in 2019, Fuller was picked up by the Seahawks. In three years in the Pacific Northwest, Fuller started 10 games, including nine games with now-teammate quarterback Russell Wilson.

Broncos tenure: Fuller signed with the Denver Broncos to a one-year pact during the 2023 offseason.

Chance to make the 53-man roster: Fuller has a decent chance to win the backup center job behind Lloyd Cushenberry, who started eight games in 2022 before suffering an injury. Denver has a crowded interior offensive line depth chart, so Fuller certainly isn’t a lock, but he’ll get an opportunity to impress the coaching staff this summer.

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Broncos expected to sign center Kyle Fuller

The Broncos are expected to sign free agent center Kyle Fuller, marking the team’s third offensive line addition this offseason.

The Denver Broncos have reached an agreement in principle with 29-year-old offensive lineman Kyle Fuller, his agent, Scott Casterline, announced on Saturday evening.

An interior lineman, Fuller has spent time at both center and guard. He will sign a one-year deal with the Broncos, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.

Not to be confused with the cornerback who shares the same name, Fuller (6-5, 320 pounds) has spent most of his NFL career as a backup. Fuller entered the league as a seventh-round pick out of Baylor with the Houston Texans in 2017.

Fuller dressed for nine games as a rookie, earning two starts in Houston. After beginning his second season on the Texans’ practice squad, Fuller was signed by Washington during the 2018 season. He dressed for two games that year.

Fuller then went to training camp with the Miami Dolphins in 2019 but failed to make their 53-man roster. After that, he was picked up by the Seahawks. Fuller started one game for the Seahawks in 2020 and nine games in 2021.

During the 2021 season, with Russell Wilson as his quarterback, Fuller was penalized once and allowed one sack, according to STATS LLC. He was active for all 17 games in 2022 but did not earn any starts.

Fuller won’t walk into a starting role in Denver, but as the roster stands now, he will likely be a candidate to compete for the center job. Lloyd Cushenberry is returning after starting eight games last year and the Broncos might add more competition through the draft.

Fuller is the third offensive lineman Denver has signed this offseason, joining guard Ben Powers and right tackle Mike McGlinchey. Those three plus left tackle Garett Bolles and guard Quinn Meinerz could end up being the Broncos’ starting front five in 2023.

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25 potential free agent targets for the Vikings in 2023

There will be plenty of talent available available in free agency

Yes, it’s week 17 and the Minnesota Vikings are currently a 12-win football team. It’s never too early to start thinking about the future.

We have already started our SKOL Search series trying to identify future Vikings in the draft and now it’s time to take a look at some potential free-agent targets.

The Vikings currently have -$6.6 million in cap space going into 2023 per Over the Cap but they will create cap space with multiple moves this season.

There are multiple positions that the Vikings will target in the offseason and that means that free agents will be joining the Vikings. Let’s take a look at some potential options.

 

Ravens officially make four roster moves on Wednesday

The Baltimore Ravens on Monday announced they signed veteran cornerback T.J. Carrie to their practice squad.

The Baltimore Ravens lost cornerback Kyle Fuller for the season during their Week 1 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed on Monday that Fuller suffered a torn ACL, effectively ending his season. However, the team has already made a move to add more depth at the cornerback position.

The Ravens on Wednesday announced that they signed veteran cornerback T.J. Carrie to the practice squad. Carrie was drafted by the then-Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft, where he spent his first four professional seasons. Carrie would then play two seasons with the Cleveland Browns and another two years with the Indianapolis Colts.

A couple hours after the transaction was announced, Harbaugh spoke with the media. Harbaugh addressed the signing of Carrie and expressed excitement about the veteran joining the squad.

“Carrie will be on the practice squad. Heck of a corner. Been around. Played against him many times so we’re pleased to have him with us.”

During his first six seasons, Carrie has 386 combined tackles, nine fumble recoveries, six forced fumbles, and seven interceptions with one of them being returned for a touchdown in 118 games played. Carrie can be a great veteran addition to the 53-man roster should his services be needed.

In other roster moves, Harbaugh announced that the team signed linebacker Steven Means onto the 53-man roster after starting the season on the practice squad. Offensive tackle Ja’Wuan James and Fuller were both placed on season-ending injured reserve.