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Five former Badgers advance to NFL conference championship round

Five former Badgers advance to NFL playoffs conference championships

Following a hectic divisional round weekend, five former Wisconsin Badgers advanced to play in the NFL’s conference championships.

All four remaining teams feature at least one UW alumnus, ensuring a former Badger will hoist the Super Bowl trophy on Feb. 9.

In a thrilling back-and-forth game, linebacker Zack Baun and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22, in a snowstorm. Baun, who pocketed his first All-Pro appearance this season, will head to the NFC championship game for the first time in his five-year professional career.

Baun finished with six tackles, one tackle for loss and a fumble recovery.

The linebacker will square off against Washington Commanders’ linemen Tyler Biadasz and Michael Deiter in Philadelphia on Jan. 26. It will be Washington’s first conference championship appearance in more than 30 seasons. Fueled by budding star Jayden Daniels, the Commanders defeated Kevin Zeitler’s Detroit Lions, 45-31, in an improbable shootout.

In the AFC, the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Leo Chenal defeated Dare Ogunbowale’s Houston Texans, 23-14, to advance to the team’s seventh consecutive AFC championship game. Chenal solidified the win with a blocked field goal late in the fourth quarter.

Finally, Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills conquered Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens in one of the most anticipated games of the 2024-25 season. Badger alumnus David Edwards advances to the AFC title game as a result.

All five athletes represent Wisconsin’s offensive line or linebacker unit.

Commanders OL continues to have some question marks

The final two preseason games are huge for several offensive linemen.

Two weeks ago all the word out of Ashburn was so positive regarding Brandon Coleman.

Coleman had been taking reps at right tackle and left tackle. He was moving better than any of the tackles on the current roster. Everything was said to be going well for him.

Commanders fans were excited, and word was spreading that the Commanders had found their franchise quarterback and franchise left tackle in Adam Peters’ first draft as Commanders general manager.

12 days later, however, offensive tackle has become again a position of uncertainty and concern.

Head coach Dan Quinn stated Coleman was day-to-day or week-to-week with a pectoral/shoulder issue. Coleman will most likely not see action in Miami this week.

As much as we would rather see him in the lineup, what’s more important is to allow Coleman to heal and be ready to get some good reps in preparation for the Sept. 8 season opener in Tampa.

The other four starting spots on the line are pretty much settled. Nick Allegretti, Tyler Biadasz, Sam Cosmi, and Andrew Wylie are still probably upgrades from the 2023 season.

Going a bit further, if the Commanders were to keep nine or ten linemen, seven of the spots seem assured. In addition to the four mentioned above, there are Cornelius Lucas and Coleman at left tackle and then Michael Deiter, the top reserve inside lineman who has been getting the most reps at both guard and center.

This leaves two or three spots about which we can not yet be certain. Last year, we were told that Mason Brooks was really tough and aggressive and might develop nicely. Brooks was cut on Wednesday.

So, this week, watch for the play of reserves Ricky Stromberg (C/G), Julian Good-Jones (G), Chris Paul (G), and J.C. Hassenauer (G) and tackles Braeden Daniels, Trent Scott, Armani Taylor-Prioleau, and David Nwogwugwu.

Commanders’ Tyler Biadasz bonding with his new teammates

The new Commanders center discusses coming together with his teammates.

Tyler Biadasz says the Commanders are really jelling, coming together as a team.

Biadasz (center) met with the local media following Friday’s training camp workout. Other players have referred to head coach Dan Quinn putting players together in a room to talk and get to know one another, so Biadasz spoke of growing together with fellow players.

“Camp’s been great… Obviously, camp, you spend a good amount of hours in the building. Obviously, having practice first thing in the morning and getting out late at night or if you’re having extra meetings or whatever that may be. But no, we’re doing a hell of a job of just becoming the best team we can be as a unit.”

Naturally, offensive players will have more opportunities to meet with defensive players.

“I’m on offense, so I’m more in those meetings and everything like that. We’re all coming from different places and we’re starting to gel in regards of the timing and the chemistry and even the bonding outside the building. That’s a huge asset to us and we’re doing a heck of a job with that.”

Michael Deiter (guard/center) was a college teammate at Wisconsin. Deiter came to the NFL in 2019, while Biadasz was drafted in 2020. Deiter has played for the Dolphins and Texans, while Biadasz was with Quinn in Dallas.

“It’s definitely great. Shoot, we played for four years together in Madison in college. So, just knowing where he’s at, but also again, we’re coming from different backgrounds, and he’s been on two other football teams in the league.”

Also drafted in 2019 out of Big Ten rival, Illinois, was Nick Allegretti.

“Yeah, it’s been great, man,” Biadasz said of the projecting starting left guard. “For real, we definitely have talked about the rivalry that we had in college and stuff like that. It’s like how we said before, the chemistry in the room, we’re always talking, we’re always building, but we’re having fun doing it for sure.”

Washington Commanders sign former Wisconsin offensive lineman

Washington Commanders sign former Wisconsin offensive lineman

Former Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Michael Deiter and the Washington Commanders agreed on a contract Monday.

Deiter spent the 2023 NFL campaign with the Houston Texans, but he now joins his third NFL team. He will reunite with former Badgers teammate center Tyler Biadasz, who signed with the Commanders this offseason as well.

While in Madison, Deiter played all three offensive line positions (center, guard and tackle) between 2014-2018, starting alongside Biadasz. Deiter went on to be selected in the third round (78th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. He’ll look to carve out a consistent role on Dan Quinn’s offensive line with the Commanders.

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Former Dolphins OL lands in the NFC East

Former Dolphins OL finds new team in the NFC East..

While most Miami Dolphins fans are focused on who could be joining the team for the 2024 season and who have already committed to do so, it’s always good to keep up with some of the players who played for the team in years past to see where they end up.

One former Dolphins, offensive lineman Michael Deiter, is set to join a new team in 2024, as he’s agreed to a deal with the Washington Commanders.

Deiter, 27, was drafted by Miami in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft following a collegiate career at Wisconsin that included two First-team All-Big Ten seasons in his last two years.

The former Badger played four years for the Dolphins, appearing in 57 games for the team and starting 23. Deiter was originally a guard but started eight games at center in 2021.

Last year, Deiter played for the Houston Texans. After starting the season on the practice squad, he appeared in 16 games and started 10 for DeMeco Ryans’ team, mainly at center.

Commanders sign veteran OL Michael Deiter

The Commanders add another former Wisconsin All-American to the offensive line.

The Washington Commanders continue adding depth in the trenches. After signing center Tyler Biadasz and guard Nick Allegretti early in free agency and re-signing offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas last week, Washington added more help on Monday, signing veteran offensive lineman Michael Deiter.

The 6-foot-6, 315-pound Deiter played left guard alongside Biadasz for the Badgers, where he started at left tackle, left guard and center, earning All-American honors in 2018. He was also a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection.

Deiter was a third-round pick (No. 78 overall) in the 2019 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. As a rookie, Deiter played in all 16 games with 15 starts. He played all 16 games in 2020 as a backup and started all eight games in which he played in 2021. In 2022, he again appeared in all 17 games for Miami, departing for Houston in 2023.

Deiter appeared in 16 games for the Texans last season, making 10 starts at left guard and center.

Deiter gives the Commanders another veteran who can not only provide depth, but compete with Allegretti to start at guard. GM Adam Peters continues to bring in players with experience who, if not starting, can give Washington the kind of depth it’s lacked for years.

Ravens PFF grades: Best and worst performers from 34-10 win over Texans in divisional round

We’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players in the Baltimore Ravens 34-10 win over the Houston Texans in the divisional round

The Ravens are off to the AFC Championship game after a dominant 34-10 win over the up and coming Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium.

In Saturday’s win, Jackson accounted for four total touchdowns while becoming the first player in NFL history to log two rushing touchdowns, two passing touchdowns, 100 yards rushing, and 100 yards passing in the same game.

With preparation for the championship Sunday set to begin, we’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players in Saturdays win via PFF.

Takeaways and observations from Ravens 34-10 win over Texans in AFC playoffs

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Baltimore Ravens 34-10 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional round matchup

Baltimore will host the AFC title game for the first time since January 1971 after a 34-10 divisional-round win over the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon.

In Saturday’s win, Jackson accounted for four total touchdowns while becoming the first player in NFL history to log two rushing touchdowns, two passing touchdowns, 100 yards rushing, and 100 yards passing in the same game.

With preparation for Championship Sunday set to begin, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the win.

Ravens snap count vs. Texans: Breakdown, observations from divisional round win

We’re looking at the snap count and playing time percentages for the Ravens in their 34-10 win over the Texans in the AFC Divisional Round

Baltimore will host the AFC title game for the first time since January 1971 after a 34-10 divisional-round win over the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon.

The Ravens will play in that semifinal round for the fifth time since their arrival in Baltimore. They’ll take on the winner of Sunday’s matchup between Buffalo and Kansas City.

Lamar Jackson was on another level from start to finish and will likely win his second NFL MVP in the coming weeks.

In Saturday’s win, Jackson accounted for four total touchdowns while becoming the first player in NFL history to log two rushing touchdowns, two passing touchdowns, 100 yards rushing, and 100 yards passing in the same game.

The stat line is a credit to offensive coordinator Todd Monken and the Ravens’ ability to develop a scheme that features what the dual-threat quarterback does best.

With preparation for Championship Sunday set to begin, we’re looking at the snap count and playing time percentages from the huge win.

Instant analysis of Ravens 34-10 win overTexans to advance to AFC title game

We’re looking at an instant analysis of the Baltimore Ravens 34-10 win over the Houston Texans in the divisional round to advance to AFC title game

The Ravens avoided the repeat of 2019, advancing to the AFC title game after a dominant 34-10 win over the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium.

The win gave Baltimore two wins over DeMeco Ryan’s team, and the combined scores of 56-19 provide insight into how far Houston has to climb before they start thinking about championship Sunday.

Lamar Jackson was dominant from start to finish and will likely win his second NFL MVP after accounting for 252 yards, four total touchdowns, and a `121.8 quarterback rating.

Mike Macdonald’s defense held Houston to 213 yards of total offense on 47 offensive plays, limiting C.J. Stroud to 19-33 passing for 175 yards and no touchdowns.

After overcoming past failures, here’s the national reaction to the Ravens’ dominant victory.