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Broncos worked out 12 players, including 3 WRs from the CFL

The Broncos worked out 12 players on Monday, including three wide receivers from the CFL.

The Denver Broncos brought in 12 players for workouts on Monday, including 11 players from the Canadian Football League, according to a report from KPRC-TV’s Aaron Wilson.

Denver brought in three wide receivers, two offensive linemen, four linebackers and three defensive linemen. Of the 11 CFL players, four have spent time in the NFL: linebacker Isaac Darkangelo (Lions, Raiders), receiver Makai Polk (Ravens, Giants), defensive lineman Jonah Tavai (Seahawks) and Davion Taylor (Eagles, Bears, Cardinals).

Only one of the players, offensive lineman Spencer Rolland, is not a CFL player. Rolland was cut from the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad earlier this month. View the full list of Monday’s workout players below.

12 players worked out for Broncos

  1. WR AJou Ajou (6-2, 211 pounds)
  2. WR Ayden Eberhardt (6-2, 195 pounds)
  3. WR Makai Polk (6-3, 197 pounds)
  4. OL Logan Ferland (6-4, 275 pounds)
  5. OL Spencer Rolland (6-6, 306 pounds)
  6. LB A.J. Allen (6-1, 210 pounds)
  7. LB Michael Ayers (6-2, 220 pounds)
  8. LB Isaac Darkangelo (6-1, 230 pounds)
  9. LB Davion Taylor (6-1, 230 pounds)
  10. DL Brandon Barlow (6-4, 260 pounds)
  11. DL Elliott Brown (6-5, 225 pounds)
  12. DL Jonah Tavai (5-10, 283 pounds)

Denver is likely considering these players as candidates to sign reserve/future contracts at the end of the 2024 NFL season.

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Packers sign rookie OT Spencer Rolland to practice squad

The Green Bay Packers signed offensive tackle Spencer Rolland to the practice squad on Tuesday. 

The Green Bay Packers signed offensive tackle Spencer Rolland to the practice squad on Tuesday.

Rolland, an undrafted rookie out of North Carolina, spent time with the Minnesota Vikings during the offseason and training camp.

Rolland is from Burnsville, Minnesota.

Rolland spent his first four collegiate seasons at Harvard (2018-21) before transferring to North Carolina and starting 26 games at right tackle for the Tar Heels. He was an All-ACC pick in 2023.

During the preseason, Rolland played 60 snaps at left guard for the Vikings. He allowed one pressure and committed two penalties.

The Packers are losing an offensive lineman from the practice squad. Lecitus Smith is signing with the 53-man roster of the New England Patriots this week.

Spencer Rolland named a Campbell Trophy semifinalist

UNC starting right tackle Spencer Rolland is also succeeding off the field, as he was recently named a semifinalist for an academic award.

So much of the attention during college football season is on what players do during games.

People spend their hard-earned money to go see their favorite teams, cheering on their favorite players in hopes of getting a postgame selfie or autograph.

What people may not see, however, is the off-field work these players put in.

Even though the college sports landscape is now being ruled by NIL, the kids who play are still student-athletes. They often have to go from late games to study sessions, hoping to get that last paper in before the end-of-week deadline.

There’s a young man, by the name of Spencer Rolland, who’s shining in the classroom for the UNC football team.

Rolland, the Heels’ starting right tackle, was named a William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist on Wednesday, Sept. 27. This award, named after the late Bill Campbell, recognizes someone as the nation’s best football scholar-athlete.

12-14 Finalists for the award will be announced on Wednesday, Oct. 25, with each of them receiving an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. If selected, Rolland would travel to Las Vegas and be recognized on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the 65th National Football Foundation

While Rolland awaits his named being called for a trip to Vegas, he and his Tar Heel teammates are busy preparing for next weekend’s ACC clash with Syracuse. UNC and the Orange are both sitting at 4-0 – unfortunately, one team will exit with a blemish.

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UNC’s transfer class ranks top-5 in ACC

The UNC football transfer class that Mack Brown put together ranks in the top-5 of the ACC entering the 2022 season.

It’s game week for the UNC football program and that means a lot of new faces will be seen in a Tar Heels’ uniform for the first time this season.

While some are returning players with little playing time experience, others are looking to be impact transfers from the power five level.

After losing some key pieces from last year, Mack Brown hit the transfer portal to secure commitments from players who would step in immediately and play a significant role.

According to Rivals writer Russ Wood, UNC’s transfer class is ranked in the top-5 of the ACC.

ACC opponents will be familiar with [autotag]Noah Taylor[/autotag](Virginia), who had 13 sacks as a three-year starter for the Cavaliers. He was third on the team in tackles (65) last season. UNC will used him at Jack, which should lead to Taylor making more game-changing plays. Defensive lineman J[autotag]acolbe Cowan[/autotag] (Ohio State) returns to his native North Carolina. He redshirted in 2020 as a true freshman. In 2021, Cowan saw action as a backup DE. [autotag]Corey Gaynor[/autotag] (Miami) and [autotag]Spencer Rolland[/autotag] (Harvard) provide experience and depth to the offensive line.

The Tar Heels brought in five players through the transfer portal, most notably Noah Taylor. But, all five are expected to have roles — in some capacity — this season.

UNC gets its season underway this Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7:15 pm against Florida A&M.

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