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Denver Broncos host former Wisconsin offensive lineman for tryout

Denver Broncos host former Wisconsin offensive lineman in tryout

The Denver Broncos hosted former Wisconsin offensive lineman Tyler Beach in a tryout on Tuesday, according to the Denver Post’s Parker Gabriel.

The Grafton, Wisconsin native participated in the tryout alongside defensive back Micah Abraham, offensive tackle Anim Dankwah and offensive tackle Matt Nelson.

The news comes roughly one week after the Pittsburgh Steelers released Beach to make room on their final 53-man roster. He, alongside DB Kiondre Thomas, DL Marquiss Spencer, LB Kyahva Tezino, OL Devery Hamilton, RB Daijun Edwards, and WRs Jacob Copeland and T.J. Luther were among those released.

Beach now appears to be pursuing a spot on the Broncos’ 16-man practice squad before the 2024 season.

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The 6’6” lineman saw the majority of his collegiate playing time from 2021-22, his final seasons with the Badgers. Beach started 21 contests during those seasons and pocketed an All-Big Ten third team selection in 2022.

Beach did sign with the Houston Texans as a free agent in 2023 but failed to see the field.

Broncos host 4 players for tryouts, including a cornerback

The Broncos brought in three offensive tackles and cornerback Micah Abraham for tryouts on Tuesday.

After bringing in 10 players for workouts on Monday, the Denver Broncos had another round of tryouts on Tuesday.

Cornerback Micah Abraham had a “strong workout” with the Broncos this morning, according to KPRC-TV’s Aaron Wilson. Denver has not signed Abraham, though, and he’s now set to visit the Houston Texans on Wednesday.

Abraham (5-10, 185 pounds) was picked by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of this year’s NFL draft out of Marshall. He made a good impression against the Broncos in Week 2 of preseason with a team-high six tackles and one forced fumble that he recovered and returned 45 yards for a score.

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Denver also worked out three offensive tackles, according to the Denver Post‘s Parker Gabriel: Tyler Beach, Anim Dankwah and Matt Nelson. Of those tackles, Nelson is the most notable. He spent four years with the Detroit Lions and has made 14 starts in his career.

The Broncos’ 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad are both full, so if any new players are signed, Denver will need to make room for them.

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Pittsburgh Steelers release former Wisconsin offensive lineman

Pittsburgh Steelers release former Wisconsin offensive lineman

The Pittsburgh Steelers released former Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Tyler Beach on Monday.

Beach, who represented UW from 2017-22, was among eight Steelers released to begin the week. Defensive back Kiondre Thomas, defensive lineman Marquiss Spencer, linebacker Kyahva Tezino, offensive lineman Devery Hamilton, running back Daijun Edwards and wide receivers Jacob Copeland and T.J. Luther rounded out the list.

All 32 NFL teams are required to trim their rosters to 53 by 4:00 p.m. ET on Aug. 27. On a platoon loaded with both veterans and depth up front, Beach just wasn’t quite ready to become part of the rotation.

The 6’6” lineman was a staple in the Badgers’ offensive line from 2021-22, his final seasons on campus. During those campaigns, Beach started 21 contests and secured an All-Big Ten third team selection during his final year of eligibility.

Following a strong showing at Wisconsin’s pro day, the Grafton, Wisconsin native signed with the Houston Texas as an undrafted free agent for the 2023 season. He did not see the turf, however.

Beach will be a candidate for the practice squad once roster cuts are finalized.

Wisconsin football ranks second in most players at significant NFL position group

Wisconsin football ranks second in most players at significant NFL position group

Wisconsin football is second among NCAA Division I college football programs with the most active offensive lineman in the NFL.

With 11 active linemen in the pros, the Badgers are tied for second in the nation with Oklahoma, LSU and Notre Dame. Only Michigan produced more active athletes with 14.

Following the Indianapolis Colts’ decision to draft former Badger Tanor Bortolini with the No. 117 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, Wisconsin further solidified itself as one of the nation’s best in molding collegiate offensive linemen into future professionals.

In addition to Bortolini, Buffalo Bills’ offensive guard David Edwards, Jacksonville Jaguars’ tackle Cole Van Lanen, New York Jets’ center Joe Tippman and Pittsburgh Steelers’ lineman Tyler Beach represent the Badgers in the NFL’s AFC. 

Detroit Lions offensive guard Kevin Zeitler and New Orleans’ Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk are representatives for the NFC. The Los Angeles Rams’ duo of Rob Havenstein and Logan Bruss, alongside Washington Commanders’ center Tyler Biadasz and guard Michael Deiter, are UW’s final four OL alumni in the NFC. 

2023 Hall of Fame inductee Joe Thomas, former Dallas Cowboy Travis Frederick and Super Bowl champion Mark Tauscher are some of the most famous offensive lineman to play at UW.

7 recently-cut players the Saints should consider adding

7 recently-released players the New Orleans Saints should consider adding after NFL roster cuts deadline

The NFL roster cuts deadline has come and gone, and now teams are busy working the phones recruiting players for their practice squads. So who could be a good fit for the New Orleans Saints?

Odds are strong that the Saints will focus on reuniting with many of the players they let go during roster cuts, but they always seem to add one or two players from other teams. Here are six candidates who could fit what they’re looking for:

Badger Countdown: No. 65 looking to make a name for himself in the NFL

Wisconsin offensive lineman Tyler Beach looks to make an NFL roster this offseason

We are 65 days away from Wisconsin football as we continue our Badger countdown series.

Today we feature one of the many great offensive lineman Wisconsin has had over the past few decades, as No. 65 Tyler Beach transitions from the Badgers to the NFL.

Beach played in 11 games last season, making nine starts along the offensive line, with six of his starts coming at leg guard. He showed off his athleticism at Wisconsin’s pro day, and earned himself a chance in the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans.

He jumped 31 inches at his vertical during Wisconsin’s pro day:

Beach will try to make the team and work his way into a solidified NFL role over the next few months.

Three-star offensive lineman has Badgers in his final three

Three-star class of 2024 offensive lineman Ronan O’Connell has Wisconsin in his final three schools.

Three-star class of 2024 offensive lineman Ronan O’Connell has Wisconsin in his final three schools. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound athlete from Franklin, Tennessee has narrowed his list to Tennessee, Clemson and Wisconsin.

The Badgers continue to churn out great offensive linemen year in and year out, so if O’Connell decided to head to Madison, he’d be making a strong decision for his professional chances. Two 2022 Badger offensive lineman are now on NFL teams with Joe Tippmann (2nd round, NYJ) and Tyler Beach (UDFA, HOU) making the step up.

At this point, Wisconsin has already earned the commitment of three-star offensive tackle Derek Jensen (Hartland, WI) as well as quarterback Mabrey Mettauer and tight ends Grant Stec and Rob Booker on the offensive side.

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Twitter reacts to Badger selections in 2023 NFL Draft

How’s everyone feeling about the new NFL Badgers?

The 2023 NFL Draft has now come and gone with three Wisconsin Badgers being selected and one more signing as an undrafted free agent Saturday. Joe Tippmann (Jets, second round), Keeanu Benton (Steelers, second round) and Nick Herbig (Steelers, fourth round) were drafted while Tyler Beach signed with the Texans.

With center Joe Tippmann set to block for Aaron Rodgers in 2023, he’ll be thrust right into the spotlight in his rookie season, while defensive lineman Keeanu Benton and edge/linebacker Nick Herbig will join a storied franchise with a rich history of top-performing defenses. Finally, Tyler Beach will have to compete for a roster spot, but he could be protecting 2nd overall pick CJ Stroud for years to come.

Here’s how Twitter felt about the former Badgers being selected where they were:

 

Former Badger offensive lineman gets signed as undrafted free agent

Former Badger offensive lineman Tyler Beach was signed by the Houston Texans on Saturday after he went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Former Badger offensive lineman Tyler Beach was signed by the Houston Texans on Saturday after he went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft. He officially became the fourth Wisconsin athlete to join an NFL team, with Joe Tippmann (Jets), Keeanu Benton (Steelers) and Nick Herbig (Steelers) all being selected.

Beach spent three seasons with the Badgers, starting 11 games at guard in 2022 while protecting quarterback Graham Mertz. Prior to his junior season, Beach operated as a tackle, so he could end up playing either position in the league. His 6-foot-6, 330-pound frame seems to suggest that he should be able to operate in either position at the professional level.

Considering the fact that he was not selected, Beach is likely set to be in a competition crack the active roster with Houston ahead of the 2023 season. If he can earn a spot, his role would most likely be as a reserve option.

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Titans had meeting with Wisconsin OL Tyler Beach

The Titans have reportedly met with Wisconsin OL Tyler Beach.

With the 2023 NFL draft right around the corner, the Tennessee Titans have been doing their final pro day rounds.

One of their recent stops was in Madison, Wisconsin, where they undoubtedly had at least some level of interest in Joe Tippmann.

However, it appears that another Wisconsin offensive lineman may have also caught the attention of the Titans’ scouting department. Tennessee was one of several teams to meet with Tyler Beach after he had an impressive pro day, per Justin Melo of The Draft Network.

The Titans have made it publicly known how much they value players who are capable of sufficiently doing several different roles. Therefore, it’s pretty easy to figure out why they would be interested in getting a closer look at Beach while they were in Madison.

Over his entire college career, the Wisconsin product started seven games at right tackle (2020), 13 at left tackle (2020, 2021), and six at left guard (2022).

That type of versatility is always going to catch the attention of a Mike Vrabel-led team, and even more so when the team’s guard spots are relatively thin at the moment.

According to Pro Football Focus, out of 529 guards that qualified, Beach finished last season with the 105th-best run-blocking grade (68.8), 93rd-best pass-blocking grade (78.6), and 78th-highest overall grade (71.2).

The former Badger figures to be a Day 3 pick at best, so we’ll have to see if the Titans end up taking a mid-to-late round flyer on someone who could add some much-needed depth and versatility.

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