Tag: Tarik Black

Dolphins add QB, WR to practice squad, cut ties with TE Hayden Rucci

The Dolphins now have five quarterbacks under contract.

The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback C.J. Beathard and wide receiver Tarik Black to their practice squad Wednesday, the team announced.

The Dolphins had one open spot on their practice squad after the Carolina Panthers signed Jonathan Harris on Tuesday. To make space for the duo they signed Wednesday, the Dolphins released rookie tight end Hayden Rucci.

Beathard, 30, was reportedly on the Dolphins’ “short list” back in September when Tua Tagovailoa was injured. The former Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers quarterback spent time with Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel early in his career. But Miami opted to sign Tim Boyle to the practice squad, instead.

With Tyler Huntley dealing with a shoulder injury and Tagovailoa still technically on the injured reserve, the addition of Beathard gives the Dolphins another passer to work with ahead of the expected Week 8 return of Tagovailoa.

Black, 26, has spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, and Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s only appeared in one career game, though, finishing with one reception for 10 yards in a 2021 game with the Jets.

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2 Steelers leave Sunday practice with injuries

Injuries are starting to pile uf for the Steelers at training camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered multiple injuries on Friday night in their 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans. The Steelers got back to work on Sunday preparing to take on the Buffalo Bills and had two players leave practice with injuries as well.

On a day when running back Cordarrelle Patterson and defensive lineman Dean Lowry were able to finally practice this training camp, wide receiver Tariq Black and cornerback Kalon Barnes both had their practices cut short.

Head coach Mike Tomlin characterized the injuries as soft-tissue injuries, a hamstring for Black and a quad for Barnes.

Black only played seven snaps against the Texans. Barnes played over half of the defensive snaps for Pittsburgh Friday night.

Pittsburgh signed Barnes for his second stint with the Steelers in January of this year. Black was signed by the Steelers as a free agent in late July. Black is a longshot to make the team but Barnes shows a great deal of promise.

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Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Longhorn wide receiver Tarik Black

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Black to a one-year deal worth $795,000

The Steelers offense has a new weapon in former Longhorns wide Receiver Tarik Black. On Monday, Pittsburgh signed Black to a one-year deal worth $795,000. Former Michigan star Roman Wilson suffered an ankle injury in practice on Tuesday, which could lead to more playing time for Black. 

As Black starts his Steelers career, he will be looking to appear in his first NFL game since the 2021 season. He made his NFL debut with the New Jets in Week 18, recording one catch for ten yards on two targets. While he has yet to find a permanent role on an NFL team, Black was a solid receiver in college.

In 29 games with the Longhorns and Wolverines, Black hauled in 50 receptions for 747 receiving yards and scored three touchdowns. He averaged  14.9 yards per catch and a career-high 24 with the Longhorns. 

While Black only spent one year in Texas, he made the most of his opportunities. In 10 games, he recorded 240 receiving yards, the second-most of his career. As he battles for a roster spot in Pittsburgh, he will be looking to show that he can be a reliable depth option when called upon.

With the preseason just beginning, Black has plenty of time to show the Steelers why he should be on the roster when they open their season against the Falcons on September 8. Many in Austin will be closely watching as rosters continue to get trimmed down and Black looks to take advantage of his latest chance in the NFL.

He originally signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts after the 2021 NFL Draft but spent the whole season on the practice squad. Over the last few years, Black has been signed and released by various teams, with Pittsburgh being his latest stop.

Highlights from the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, Flag Football competition

We’re looking at highlights from the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl games, and the Flag Football competition

We can now look towards Super Bowl 58 as the NFC won the Pro Bowl Games with an overall score of 64-59.

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson broke up a pass from Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud to Los Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen, creating a turnover on downs with four seconds remaining.

Stroud led all quarterbacks with 173 yards on 18-of-22 passing, while Seattle Seahawks’ Geno Smith led the NFC in passing with 154 yards on 15-of-21 passing.

Allen was among the standouts, with 90 receiving yards on nine catches, including three touchdowns receiving and one passing.

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb had three touchdown catches including one from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had 10 catches for 117 yards and a TD for the NFC.

Ravens: 11 takeaways from Eric DeCosta, John Harbaugh’s end-of-season press conference

We’re looking at 11 takeaways from the Baltimore Ravens end of season press conference held by Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh

The Ravens season ended shockingly, after last Sunday’s 17-10 loss to Kansas City in the AFC Championship.

With the defeat, Baltimore faces an offseason of change after Mike Macdonald bolted for the Seahawks job and 20+ free agents, headlined by Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike.

With questions about Lamar Jackson, the receiving corps, and a lack of rushing attack in the title game loss, GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh faced the media on Friday, taking questions for about an hour.

With the offseason now underway, here are takeaways from the presser.

Patrick Queen among 7 Ravens to to participate in these Pro Bowl events

Kevin Zeitler and Roquan Smith are among Baltimore Ravens set to participate in the Pro Bowl Skills showdown on Thursday night and the Flag Football game on Sunday

The Ravens were the NFL’s best team during the regular season, and the AFC power was properly represented on the Pro Bowl team, with seven players named.

Baltimore’s Pro Bowlers were quarterback Lamar Jackson, linebacker Roquan Smith, safety Kyle Hamilton, defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, center Tyler Linderbaum, linebacker Patrick Queen, and kicker Justin Tucker.

It’s the first time for Hamilton, Madubuike, Queen, and Linderbaum – all players General Manager Eric DeCosta drafted.

The Pro Bowl Games get underway Thursday, and every player selected except Lamar Jackson will be participating in Pro Bowl skills challenges.

AFC Divisional Round picks: Who the experts are taking in Ravens vs. Texans

The NFL experts have made their picks, and the Baltimore Ravens are favored to defeat the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round

We’re a little over 30 hours away from the Ravens (13-4) and Texans (11-7) kicking off the AFC divisional round of the playoffs on ESPN.

Houston advanced to the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs for the fifth time in franchise history with a 45-14 win over the Browns in Super Wild Card Weekend.

The playoff win earned the Texans a rematch against the Ravens, and they’ll return to M&T Bank Stadium hoping to avenge a 25-9 loss in Week 1.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s the NFL expert picks.

Ravens sign WR Laquon Treadwell to the practice squad, release WR Tarik Black

The Baltimore Ravens have signed wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to the practice squad and released wide receiver Tarik Black

The Baltimore Ravens sgined Laquon Treadwell to the practice squad on Wednesday, and released wide receiver Tarik Black in a subsequent move.

Treadwell appeared in five games for Baltimore this season, catching one pass for 16 yards on three targets in the Week 18 loss to the Steelers.

PFF grades: Where Ravens offensive players ranked in NFL this season

We’re looking at where Lamar Jackson and other Baltimore Ravens ranked in PFF grades for the 2023 NFL season

The AFC playoff field is set, and the Baltimore Ravens will have a first-round bye after earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Lamar Jackson is the likely NFL MVP after having a career year, while Mike MacDonald’s defense is the best in the NFL and could have a handful of All-Pros.

Baltimore will hold light practice sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before resting over the weekend.

We previously looked at the highest and lowest-graded Ravens, with Lamar Jackson taking the top spot.

Today, we’re looking at where key standouts on both sides of the football landed among their peers via PFF. 

 

Ravens PFF grades: Highest and lowest graded players from 2023 NFL regular season

With the AFC Wild Card Weekend set to begin, we’re looking at the Baltimore Ravens highest and lowest-graded players from the 2023 NFL season

The AFC playoff field is set, and the Baltimore Ravens will have a first-round bye after earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Lamar Jackson is the likely NFL MVP after having a career year, while Mike MacDonald’s defense is the best in the NFL and could have a handful of All-Pros.

Baltimore will return to the Under Armour Training Facility for work on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before resting over the weekend.

With the Wild Card matchups fast approaching, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded Ravens in 2023 via PFF.