Tag: T.Y. McGill

Instant analysis of Vikings 17-7 Loss vs. 49ers in Preseason Week 2

Major takeaways from the Vikings loss against the 49ers

After joint practices for two days earlier this week, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-7 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Just an hour and a half before game time, the Vikings announced that 27 of their 85 players on the roster would not play.

In turn, the 49ers also announced that they would also not be playing 27 players.

Trey Lance, Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins all missed the game, meaning it was an opportunity for the backup quarterbacks for both sides to get meaningful reps.

For two offensive coaches, the offense was pretty sloppy throughout. Dropped passes, multiple turnovers and numerous missed opportunities for big plays.

Some of that is on the quarterbacks, as they are not what you would consider NFL starting-caliber quarterbacks. The running game was inconsistent on both sides, although the 49ers turned it up at the end of the game to seal the deal.

The game itself left us with some vital takeaways. Here were my four biggest takeaways from Saturday night’s loss.

49ers vs Vikings: 3 Takeaways at Halftime

The first half had some major takeaways

After joint practices for two days earlier this week, the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings are currently playing at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Just an hour and a half before game time, the Vikings announced that 27 of their 85 players on the roster would not play.

In turn, the 49ers also announced that they would also not be playing 27 players.

Trey Lance, Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins all missed the game, meaning it was an opportunity for the backup quarterbacks for both sides to get meaningful reps.

The first half left us with some strong takeaways. Here were the three takeaways from the first half.

Vikings sign DT T.Y. McGill in first offseason move

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah makes his first move

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah made his first move on Wednesday in signing defensive tackle T.Y. McGill. It’s the calm before the storm of free agency descends upon Eagan next week.

After spending eight weeks on the Vikings practice squad, McGill got a bump to the active roster for the last two games of the 2021 regular season against the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. He made enough of an impression for Adofo-Mensah to bring him back in to compete for a spot on the 2022 roster.

Before coming to Minnesota, he spent time on the Washington Commanders practice squad and was ultimately released from the team last November.

That prompted the Vikings to swoop right in after dealing with injuries and illness along their defensive front. Life is about opportunities and making the most out of the few moments you truly have to shine. Most would consider McGill a journeyman considering he’s played for nine different football teams since going undrafted in 2015.

But his resilience has continued to earn him opportunities along the way. Can it keep him on the active roster?

That’s the biggest test he faces in 2022.

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Eagles to release defensive tackle T.Y. McGill

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to release veteran defensive tackle T.Y. McGill

The Eagles are releasing defensive tackle T.Y. McGill according to Ian Rapoport as the veteran comes off the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

McGill flashed some during training camp and had an impressive preseason debut, but Hassan Ridgeway’s debut in the season opener likely made this move a lot easier.

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Eagles roster: Predicting 16-man practice squad for 2021

Eagles roster: Predicting the 16-man practice squad for 2021 as the roster cutdown deadline approaches

The Eagles are a little over 24-hours away from having to cut their roster down to 53 players before the 4:00 p.m. deadline on Tuesday.

Following the final round of cuts, GM Howie Roseman will start the process of assembling his 16-player practice squad, which can now include up to six players with more than two accrued seasons.

Here’s our prediction for the Eagles practice squad ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

Eagles roster bubble: Which players helped their cause against the Jets

Eagles roster bubble: Which players helped their cause against the Jets

After a terrible rainstorm ensured that the starters wouldn’t see time at key positions, the Eagles closed out the preseason with a 31-31 tie against the Jets on Friday night.

It was a huge night for players on the roster bubble and we’ve listed the guys who helped their cause the most.

Eagles finish the preseason 0-2-1 after a 31-31 tie vs. Jets

Eagles finish the preseason 0-2-1 after a 31-31 tie vs. Jets

In what can only be described as disappointing, the Eagles finished the 2021 preseason with a 0-2-1 record after a 31-31 tie against the Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Philadelphia looked to have the game wrapped up after a Michael Jacquet 42-yard punt return put them up 31-23 with under a minute remaining.

Jets quarterback James Morgan found the tight end, Kenny Yeboah, in the end, zone on a 42-yard hail mary with no time left on the clock to bring New York within two. Josh Adams slammed the two-point conversion in for the 31-31 tie.

For the Eagles, Joe Flacco went 13-16 for 188 yards and two touchdowns. Nick Mullens had his best game of the preseason, going 10-14 for 98 yards and no interceptions.

Philadelphia will now spend the next four days working to cut the roster down to 53 players by Tuesday, August 31 at 4:00 p.m.

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Eagles agree to terms with DT T.Y. McGill on a 1-year deal

T.Y. McGill agrees to a 1-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles

The offseason has officially started for the Philadelphia Eagles and on Monday, Howie Roseman signed defensive tackle T.Y. McGill to a 1-year deal.

The 28-year-old McGill now provides a veteran presence in the rotation and the sixth-year veteran made a name for himself as a practice squad call-up throughout the season before the Eagles signed him to the active roster on December 26.

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Eagles elevate DT T.Y. McGill from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement

Eagles elevate DT T.Y. McGill from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement

The Philadelphia Eagles announced that defensive tackle T.Y. McGill has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement.

McGill has been elevated to the active roster twice this season from the practice squad, playing a total of 31 snaps on defense against Washington in Week 1 and in Week 7 against the Giants.

Eagles protect 4 practice squad players ahead of Week 10 matchup vs the Giants

Eagles announce four protected practice squad players for Week 10 vs the Giants

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The Philadelphia Eagles protected four players in advance of Sunday’s Week 10 matchup on the road against the New York Giants.

Jacquet was impressive against the Cowboys two weeks ago, playing 30 snaps in place of an injured Darius Slay.

Croom has one touchdown on the season and has seen action at tight end for the Eagles while Jamon Brown landed on the practice squad after being released following a horrible performance against the Ravens.

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