Tag: Spartans in the NFL

Former MSU QB Kirk Cousins signs with Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins has a new home:

Kirk Cousins has a new home. The former Spartan and longtime NFL QB has made the decision to move on from the Minnesota Vikings and is signing with the Atlanta Falcons.

The 35-year old QB is getting a 4-year deal to sign with Atlanta. Compensation has not been announced yet.

Cousins has spent 12 seasons in the NFL, 6 with Washington and 6 with Minnesota.

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LOOK: Michigan State football OL Nick Samac at the NFL Combine

Nick Samac competed at the 2024 NFL Combine this past weekend:

Michigan State only sent one player to the 2024 NFL Combine, that being 5th year senior Nick Samac. Samac has been a mainstay on MSU’s offensive line, specifically at the center position, since he joined the program in 2019.

According to NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah, Samac has a late round draft grade, but does believe that Samac is worthy of a pick. Samac had a chance to validate that at the 2024 NFL Combine.

Check out the measurables Samac sported at the combine:

Samac did not run a 40-yard dash at the combine.

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Michigan State football IOL getting NFL Draft love

A former MSU offensive lineman has his eyes on getting drafted:

Nick Samac has been an integral part of the Michigan State football program over the past five seasons, being a fixture at the center position for Michigan State.

Playing in 49 games over his career, Samac was a steady force for Michigan State, and now is looking to move on to the next level.

Set to go to the NFL scouting combine, Samac got some praise from NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah who said he has a late round grade for Samac.

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Former Michigan State football C Brian Allen to be released by LA Rams

Brian Allen will be hitting free agency after six productive seasons with the LA Rams:

Brian Allen was a beloved center during his time with the Michigan State program. Alongside his brothers, Jack and Matt, the Allen family were staples of the MSU offensive line in the Mark Dantonio era.

After his MSU career, Allen was selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He has spent his whole six year NFL career with the Rams, playing in 50 games, while starting 32, and winning Super Bowl 56 in 2021.

Now, after six seasons, the Rams are releasing the veteran offensive lineman.

Surely, there will be a market for a veteran offensive lineman with the experience Allen has.

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Former MSU football K Matt Coghlin selected in UFL draft

Former MSU kicker Matt Coghlin has been selected in the UFL draft

The United Football League is set to bring more football to America this spring, after the USFL and XFL merged together to form the new league.

With the new league, and shuffling of teams and players, the league held a draft to continue their player selection process.

In that draft, the Memphis Showboats selected former MSU kicker Matt Coghlin, who will get a chance at the professional level.

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Former Michigan State football CB Josiah Scott signed to Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad

Former MSU CB Josiah Scott has been signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad

Josiah Scott, a former Michigan State cornerback who had a solid collegiate career, has made himself a nice career in the NFL. Scott has spent four seasons between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles giving solid production.

The Eagles cut Josiah Scott a few days ago but then signed him to their practice squad in order to keep another Spartan, Ben VanSumeren, to the active roster.

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Ben VanSumeren signed to Philadelphia Eagles active roster

Philly has signed Ben VanSumeren to their active roster:

Ben VanSumeren made waves during his college career, transferring from Michigan to Michigan State. He had a solid career at Michigan State before heading off to the NFL.

VanSumeren has latched on to the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. Now, he has been signed to the active roster by the Eagles:

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Watch Kirk Cousins’ wholesome dad moment after injury

Kirk Cousins had a wholesome dad moment after having surgery on his torn Achilles:

Kirk Cousins’s 2023-2024 season has come to an unfortunate end, with the veteran quarterback tearing his Achilles in the Minnesota Vikings week seven contest against the Green Bay Packers.

After suffering the injury, Cousins had to undergo surgery to repair the tendon, and is left sitting on his couch at home. A video on social media surfaced, with Cousins throwing passes inside the house to his son in what was a feel-good, wholesome dad moment for Cousins.

Watch the video via X/Twitter:

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Muhsin Muhammad gets honored by Carolina Panthers

Muhsin Muhammad was honored by the Carolina Panthers over the weekend

Muhsin Muhammad had a very solid career in the National Football League, spending 1996 to 2009 in the league, majority with the Carolina Panthers, but also a three year stint in Chicago for the Bears. In that span, Muhammad racked up 860 receptions, 11,438 yards and 62 touchdowns, along with a plethora of franchise records.

For his outstanding career, Muhammad was honored by the Panthers being inducted into the Panthers Hall of Honor.

Muhammad was a standout in East Lansing from 1991 to 1995 with Michigan State.

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LOOK: Former Michigan State football WRs get pic together

LOOK: Former Michigan State football WRs Jalen Nailor and Jayden Reed get picture together after their game on Sunday.

2021 was a good year for Michigan State football fans, and while a lot of credit can be given to Kenneth Walker, there were two guys who played a huge role in that as well.

Jalen Nailor and Jayden Reed were two huge factors in leading Michigan State in 2021, and now the two are in the NFL, living out professional football dreams.

Nailor, with the Minnesota Vikings, and Reed with the Green Bay Packers, met at midfield after their game on Sunday and took a picture together.

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