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Chicago Bears sign RB D’Onta Foreman to one-year deal

D’Onta Foreman is heading to Chicago.

D’Onta Foreman has found a new home as he inks a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. The former Texas Longhorn standout is finding his footing in the NFL.

Foreman enjoyed the best season of his professional career with the Carolina Panthers in 2022. He ran for 914 yards and five touchdowns on a solid 4.5 yards per carry clip.

The Houston Texans drafted Foreman in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, where he played two seasons before being released. Foreman revitalized his career in Tennesee in 2021, filling in for an injured Derrick Henry to help the Titans reach the playoffs.

Foreman is one of a handful of players brought in by Chicago to bolster the roster this offseason. He should play a significant role in the Bears’ offense with David Montgumery heading to Detriot.

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WATCH: Texas ex Kody Clemens records first MLB hit

Kody Clemens picks up his first career base hit.

In the second inning facing off against the Chicago White Sox, Kody Clemens recorded his first career MLB hit with a hard-hit single to right field.

It has not been easy sledding for Clemens at the MLB level, his base knock snapped an 0-17 start to his Detroit Tiger career. Clemens provided a veteran answer when asked about his slow start before Monday’s game.

“I think there would be a lot of other people that would be freaking out. At the same time, it hasn’t really fazed me. Trust me, everybody goes through ups and downs in their career. Unfortunately, this is my beginning.”

The former Longhorn got the call to the major leagues on May 30 after hitting .283 with eight home runs at Triple-A Toledo. The 26-year-old Clemens has served as a role player for the Tigers since.

He was drafted in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft after an All-American campaign at Texas. Clemens hit .355 with 24 home runs en route to Big 12 Player of the Year honors.

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Former Longhorn Kris Boyd sets up fundraiser for Uvalde victims

The fundraiser has already reached over $16,000 in the span of about 24 hours. 

Former Texas Longhorns defensive back and now Minnesota Viking Kris Boyd is making a coordinated effort to support the victims of the tragic Uvalde shooting that took place at Robb Elementary on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading “Former Longhorn Kris Boyd sets up fundraiser for Uvalde victims”

LOOK: Former Texas DB Josh Thompson in his new Jaguars gear

Thomspon appears to be getting accustomed to his new uniform in Jacksonville. 

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed former Texas defensive back Josh Thompson as an undrafted free agent after the conclusion of the 2022 NFL draft. Continue reading “LOOK: Former Texas DB Josh Thompson in his new Jaguars gear”

Former All-Pro safety Earl Thomas “ready” to resume his NFL career

Earl Thomas wants to get back on the football field.

Earl Thomas has been out of the NFL game for the past two seasons.

The three-time All-Pro safety was released from the Baltimore Ravens after a practice altercation with a teammate in 2019 and has been a free agent since.

The longtime Seahawk was a member of Seattle’s “legion on boom” and boasts over 30 career interceptions. He played a huge role in the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run in 2014.

Thomas told ESPN’s Adam Schefter he is “ready” to make a comeback to the league after his two-year halt.

“I’m in shape. My timing is on point – I’m proud of that.”

Known as one of the best defensives backs in the NFL for much of his career, Thomas should draw interest from many organizations. The 33-year-old believes he still has something left in the tank.

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WATCH: Texas ex Ty Madden dazzles in professional debut

Ty Madden is terrorizing hitters in the professional ranks.

Ty Madden is picking up right where he left off in college and is terrorizing opposing hitters in the professional ranks.

The former Longhorn ace made his first career minor league start on Sunday with the Western Michigan Whitecaps. The Whitecaps are the High-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

Madden settled down quickly after surrendering a leadoff home run. The power righty hit 99 mph with his fastball to end the first inning with a strikeout.

Ty was in total command of the game from that moment on. Madden finished his outing totaling four innings pitched, just one hit, one run and one walk. He flashed his vintage high spin rate fastball and wipeout slider to tally six strikeouts on the afternoon.

Madden had an All-American season for the Longhorns in 2021. He guided the Horns to and Big 12 championship and College World Series appearance.

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Report: Miami hires former Texas standout Rod Wright to coach defensive ends

This former Longhorns star will join Mario Cristobal’s staff at Miami.

Mario Cristobal continues to add to his new coaching staff at Miami, this time with former Texas defensive lineman, Rod Wright.

Wright played a major role in Texas’ back-to-back Rose Bowl victories in 2004 and 2005. He secured both All-American and All-Big 12 honors in his collegiate career.

After an injury-plagued NFL career where he played for five seasons, Wright transitioned to a coaching role. He has made stops at Sam Houston State, East Carolina and most recently UTSA. Wright served as the Roadrunners co-defensive coordinator for a historic 2021 season.

Wright is not the only coach with Texas ties on Miami’s staff, as former head coach Charlie Strong was hired to coach linebackers for the Hurricanes. Wright and Strong on the staff will give Miami some recruiting ties to the state of Texas.

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Texas ex Justin Tucker’s record-setting FG wins Best Moment of the Year

Justin Tucker added another accomplishment to his already outstanding career at the 2022 NFL Honors.

Justin Tucker added another accomplishment to his already outstanding career at the 2022 NFL Honors.

Tucker took home the “Best Moment of the Year” for his record-setting 66-yard field goal against the Detriot Lions. The bounce off the crossbar inked Tucker’s name in the history books as well as breaking the hearts of Lions fans everywhere.

Tucker was presented the award by his former Baltimore Raven teammate Ray Lewis. The two shared a cool moment on the stage.

The kick had just enough juice to break Matt Prater’s previous record of 64-yards.

Tucker’s record-setting kick was just one highlight of a fantastic season. He made 35-37 field goals to go along with a perfect 32-32 mark on extra points. Tucker was named to his fifth All-Pro and Pro Bowl team for his efforts.

The former Longhorn is widely regarded as one of the best kickers in NFL history.

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Former Longhorn Trey Hopkins to play in the Super Bowl

A former Longhorn has played in the last 17 Super Bowls.

Former Longhorn offensive lineman Trey Hopkins will have his chance at the Lombardi Trophy. Hopkins appearance will make 17 straight seasons a Longhorn is represented in the Super Bowl.

Hopkins played in 37 games for the Longhorns from 2010-2013. He went undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft before finding a home in Cincinnati.

Rookie Joesph Ossai is also on the Bengals roster but has been on the injured reserve after suffering a preseason knee injury.

The Bengals made an improbable postseason run to make the Super Bowl. They won three nail-biter games against Las Vegas, Tennesee and Kansas City. Each game came down to the final play.

Hopkins will look to add his name to a long list of former Longhorns with a Super Bowl ring. Most recently, Alex Okafor won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs in 2019.

The Bengals will take on the Rams on Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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WATCH: D’Onta Foreman goes beast mode in the divisional round

The Texas ex is making plays on the biggest stage.

The Tennesee Titans signing D’Onta Foreman has proved to be one of the biggest midseason moves in the entire NFL this year.

The former third round pick in the 2017 NFL draft had struggled to a stable home in the league prior to this season. Tennessee has become a great place to revive his career.

Foreman proved to be a formidable replacement for superstar Derrick Henry. The Texas ex was a major part of Tennesee’s playoff push and is continuing to make plays in the divisional round, even with Henry back.

Watch here as Foreman does his best Marshawn Lynch impression tearing through the Bengals defense setting up Tennessee in the red zone after a 45-yard gain.

Foreman’s Titans are in a battle against Cinincanti with a spot in the AFC championship on the line.

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