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43 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 43 for New England

Here’s a list of every Patriots player to wear the No. 43 jersey number

There are officially 43 days left before the New England Patriots’ 2023 regular season opener on September 10. So we’re continuing our countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 43.

Linebacker Calvin Munson gets the first mention here since he’s the current owner of the jersey number. The special-teamer is in his third year with the Patriots and the 10th player on this list.

One of the true standouts, however, was longtime Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner. The former All-Pro special-teamer won three Super Bowls in his eight-year run in New England.

Here’s every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 43 throughout franchise history (via Pro Football Reference):

How Twitter reacted to Colts waiving Isaiah Rodgers Sr.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Colts waiving Isaiah Rodgers.

The Indianapolis Colts made a swift decision Thursday following the announcement that cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. and defensive end Rashod Berry were suspended indefinitely due to violating the NFL’s gambling policy.

Both Rodgers Sr. and Berry were waived minutes after the league revealed the duo would be suspended for at least the 2023 season. It’s a costly mistake for both players, who are eligible to apply for reinstatement following the conclusion of the 2023 season.

Here’s a look at how Twitter reacted to the news of the Colts parting ways with the young cornerback:

Colts waive Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry after gambling violations

The Colts have waived CB Isaiah Rodgers and DE Rashod Berry after violating the league’s gambling policy.

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The Indianapolis Colts waived cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. and defensive end Rashod Berry after both players were suspended for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, the team announced Thursday.

General manager Chris Ballard made the following statement as a part of the transaction:

“We have made the following roster moves as a consequence of the determination that these players violated the league’s gambling policy. The integrity of the game is of the utmost importance. As an organization we will continue to educate our players, coaches, and staff on the policies in place and the significant consequences that may occur with violations.”

Both Rodgers and Berry are suspended indefinitely for at least the 2023 season and are eligible to apply for reinstatement following the conclusion of the season.

However, it’s clear the Colts wanted to make an example of what the consequences are for gambling, which has become a growing issue across the league.

Whether the players’ release is warranted or not, the Colts will be moving forward without a promising young cornerback.

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NFL announces 4 more gambling suspensions

The NFL has suspended three players for a season and one for 6 games for gambling infractions

The NFL continues to crack down on players who gamble. On Thursday, the league announced four more suspensions for said infractions.

Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor are suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season.

Nicholas Petit-Frere of the Tennessee Titans is suspended for the team’s first six regular season games of the 2023 season for betting on non-NFL sports at the club facility.

Earlier in the day, Petite Frere acknowledged his suspension.

The Titans released a statement about their offensive lineman:

“We have been made aware of Nick’s suspension by the league,” the Titans said. “We believe in Nick and know that he has deep respect for the integrity of the game and our organization. We will continue to emphasize to our players the importance of understanding and adhering to league rules and policies.”

And the Colts wasted little time in cutting the players who were suspended.

“We have made the following roster moves as a consequence of the determination that these players violated the league’s gambling policy,” Colts General Manager Chris Ballard said. “The integrity of the game is of the utmost importance. As an organization we will continue to educate our players, coaches, and staff on the policies in place and the significant consequences that may occur with violations.”

Add this into the equatin why Rodgers is gone:

Colts’ Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry suspended indefinitely for gambling

Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers Sr. and Rashod Berry have been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. and defensive end Rashod Berry are being suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season due to violating the NFL’s gambling policy, the league announced Thursday.

Rodgers Sr. was a known subject in the league’s investigation and the expectation was that the suspension would be for the entire 2023 season. It turns out Berry was among a group of players suspended for betting on NFL games.

Rodgers Sr. and Berry are eligible to apply for reinstatement following the conclusion of the 2023 season, similar to the process in which former Atlanta Falcons and current Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley was suspended.

Per the release from the NFL on Thursday:

Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor are suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season. These players may petition for reinstatement at the conclusion of the 2023 season.

The gambling policy, which is annually reviewed with all NFL personnel, including players, prohibits anyone in the NFL from engaging in any form of gambling in any club or league facility or venue, including the practice facility. 

Along with these three players, Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere was suspended six games by the NFL for making non-NFL bets from the team facility.

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Colts place CB Kenny Moore II on injured reserve

The Colts placed CB Kenny Moore II on the injured reserve list Wednesday.

The Indianapolis Colts placed cornerback Kenny Moore II on the injured reserve list and signed defensive end Rashod Berry from the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad, the team announced Wednesday.

Moore has been dealing with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers but failed to log a practice since initially sustaining the injury. With only one game left, the team placed him on the reserve list likely so they could add more depth to the position.

Moore’s 2022 was less than ideal. In 12 games, he failed to record an interception and was credited with just four passes defended, the second-fewest of his career.

According to Pro Football Focus, Moore played 505 of his 859 snaps out of the slot this season. Though his 10.4 yards per reception allowed mark was slightly above his career average, Moore allowed a 121.4 passer rating in coverage. That was by far a career-high and the fourth-highest among NFL cornerbacks with at least 567 snaps played.

There’s still one more year left on Moore’s contract—he conducted a soft holdout this offseason in hopes of more money—but there’s a chance he’s either cut or traded considering he carries no dead cap in 2023, per Spotrac.

We’ll see what happens this offseason as we should expect some big changes, but Moore’s season will end on a down note due to an ankle injury.

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Jaguars bring back two former players as practice squad additions

The Jaguars brought back two former players who were cut by the team in August.

The Jacksonville Jaguars brought back defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter and outside linebacker Rashod Berry, adding both players to the practice squad Wednesday..

Ledbetter, 28, is a former Detroit Lions sixth-round pick who spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, and Arizona Cardinals before joining the Jaguars in November 2021. In August, he landed on Jacksonville’s injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. Less than two weeks later, he was released from the IR with an injury settlement.

Berry, 25, spent the first two seasons of his career with the New England Patriots and the Lions. He joined the Jaguars in May 2022, but was cut by the team at the end of training camp.

Jacksonville had two vacant practice squad spots after promoting defensive lineman Corey Peters to the active roster Wednesday and cutting defensive lineman Israel Antwine from the practice squad Tuesday. With the changes, the Jaguars’ current practice squad is as follows:

  • WR Kevin Austin Jr.
  • OLB Rashod Berry
  • OT Coy Cronk
  • CB Gregory Junior
  • DL Jeremiah Ledbetter
  • K James McCourt
  • WR Jaylon Moore
  • OL Jimmy Murray
  • S Ayo Oyelola
  • QB E.J. Perry
  • TE Gerrit Prince
  • RB Mekhi Sargent
  • LB Ty Summers
  • S John Thompson
  • DT Nick Thurman
  • OL Darryl Williams
  • WR Seth Williams

Jamie Collins among ex-Lions hitting the tryout circuit this week

Linebacker Jamie Collins is among 2021 Detroit Lions players hitting the tryout circuit this week

Life comes at you fast…

One year ago, Jamie Collins was a starting linebacker for the Detroit Lions. Now the veteran and former Pro Bowler is still trying to catch on with another NFL team.

Collins is one of a few former Lions players who are hitting the tryout/visit circuit around the NFL in advance of Week 1. The 32-year-old linebacker had a visit with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday. He was not immediately signed by the Raiders.

His time in Detroit did not end well. Collins played lethargically and ineffectively in the first two Lions games of 2021. After being a healthy scratch in Week 3, the Lions released the veteran who had joined the team as a prominent free agent addition in 2020 under then-GM Bob Quinn. Collins signed with one of his old teams, the New England Patriots, for the remainder of the season.

Collins wasn’t the only ex-Lion still actively looking for a gig this week. Linebacker Rashod Berry tried out with the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens this week, per the NFL’s transaction wire. Defensive back and return specialist Corey Ballentine also tried out with the Cardinals. Both Berry and Ballentine played four games in Detroit last season.

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Ravens work out LB Rashod Berry on Tuesday

The Ravens worked out linebacker Rashod Berry on Tuesday

The Baltimore Ravens set their final 53-man roster last week, moving on from plenty of talented players to get under the threshold needed. However, that doesn’t mean the roster is done taking shape, as Baltimore is still exploring every avenue to make the team as best as it can be.

The Ravens currently have just two healthy outside linebackers on their roster in Odafe Oweh and Justin Houston. On Tuesday, they worked out linebacker Rashod Berry as they continue to explore options at that position, trying out Kyler Fackrell and Chris Garrett on Monday.

Berry played college football at Ohio State as a tight end as well as a defensive lineman, but converted to outside linebacker upon entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the New England Patriots in 2020. He’s also spent time with the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Two ex-Lions cut this week get claimed by other NFL teams

The Jaguars claimed Rashod Berry and the Patriots claimed Matt Sokol

The Jacksonville Jaguars hold the top spot in the NFL’s waiver claim priority pecking order. And the Jaguars used their status to claim former Lions OLB Rashod Berry on Wednesday, while the New England Patriots did the same with tight end Matt Sokol.

Berry and Sokol were part of the wave of cuts in Detroit earlier this week. The Jaguars claimed Berry and assumed his $895,000 contract for 2022, releasing the Lions of any obligations. The Patriots did the same with Sokol.

It’s not often when players cut by the Lions at this time of year resurface immediately in another NFL city, especially when there are no prior ties to the player. Berry signed with the Lions last August after spending a season with the New England Patriots. In five games on the Lions’ active roster, Berry played a total of 62 snaps and recorded one QB hit.

Sokol never suited up for the Lions and was signed to a reserve/future contract earlier this offseason.

Ironically enough, Sokol does have time in the past on Jacksonville’s practice squad and Berry came to Detroit from New England. But they were claimed by the unfamiliar teams.