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10 players work out for Broncos, including Nigerian DL Kenneth Odumegwu

The Broncos brought in 10 players for workouts on Monday, including Nigerian defensive lineman Kenneth Odumegwu.

The Denver Broncos brought in 10 players for workouts on Monday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire (via KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis).

One of the most interesting players on the list is Kenneth Odumegwu, a Nigerian defensive lineman who entered the league as a member of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program with the Green Bay Packers in 2023. He grew up playing soccer and later switched to basketball before being recruited to Osi Umenyiora’s football camp. The 23-year-old lineman is yet to appear in a regular season game in the NFL.

Former CFL draft pick Luiji Vilain is also on the list. The 26-year-old linebacker turned down a chance to play in Canada and opted to instead join the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He has dressed for five games (four with the Vikings and one with the Carolina Panthers), totaling four tackles.

View the full list of players below.

10 players worked out for Broncos

  1. DT Kenneth Odumegwu (No College)
  2. LB Chris Garrett (Concordia, St. Paul)
  3. LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams (Rutgers)
  4. LB Donavan Mutin (Houston)
  5. LB Luiji Vilain (Wake Forset)
  6. DB Christian Holmes (Oklahoma State)
  7. DB Zech McPhearson (Texas Tech)
  8. DB Chris Wilcox (Bringham Young)
  9. DB Damarion Williams (Houston)
  10. DB A.J. Woods (Pittsburgh)

Denver’s 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad are both full, so if the Broncos add any free agents, the team will have to cut somebody to make room for any potential new arrivals.

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Cardinals sign LB to practice squad

The Cardinals signed LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams to the practice squad while safety Jovante Moffatt got hurt.

According to the NFL transaction report on Tuesday, the Arizona Cardinals had three linebackers in for a workout. They signed one of them.

The team announced Wednesday the signing of linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams to the practice squad.

He replaces safety Jovante Moffatt, who was placed on the practice squad injured reserve.

He spent last season with the Los Angeles Chargers on their practice squad after signing with them as an undrafted rookie out of Rutgers. The six-foot, 228-pound linebacker was with the Philadelphia Eagles in the preseason.

While at Rutgers, he played in 52 games and started 27 of them over five seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 206 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, nine passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

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Tyreek Maddox-Williams is making the most of his opportunity with the Eagles

Tyreek Maddox-Williams.

For Tyreek Maddox-Williams, the last week has been full of unforgettable moments. Last Saturday, the Philadelphia native signed with his hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles. On Thursday, the former Rutgers football linebacker played in front of his friends and family and shined on the field.

In the fourth quarter, the Rutgers product returned an interception 42 yards. He nearly had a pick-six, but Colts tackle Blake Freeland stopped him at the Indianapolis 43-yard line. However, on the play, Maddox-Williams showed great instincts on a night where his impact was felt all over the field.

Additionally, the talented linebacker finished his Eagles debut with seven tackles (second on the team), a tackle for loss, and two pass breakups. Despite playing in a new defensive scheme, Maddox-Williams was able to play freely and show what he could do.

Before joining the Eagles, Maddox-Williams spent the 2022 season on the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad. The 2022 undrafted free agent did not appear in a game and was waived by the team on July 28.

He then returned to New Jersey and waited for his next opportunity. The Eagles reached out, and less than a week later, after a physical, Maddox-Williams had a deal with his hometown team. It was not the Eagles’ first encounter with him as they met with the former Scarlet Knight at a local pro day when he was a draft-eligible prospect.

While Maddox-Williams has only had a limited time to show the Eagles what he can do, he thrived on Thursday night. With the deadline for teams to submit their initial 53-man rosters only four days away, Maddox-Williams has given the Eagles something to think about.

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Takeaways and observations from Eagles 27-13 loss to Colts in preseason finale

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia #Eagles 27-13 loss to the Colts in the preseason finale

Philadelphia is a Super Bowl favorite, and the march toward another deep postseason run can now begin after an efficient summer and meaningful preseason.

The Eagles concluded their 2023 preseason with a 0-2-1 record and no serious injuries outside of the thumb surgery that’ll sideline Haason Reddick for a few weeks.

The starters sat, while Tanner McKee again shined, but it wasn’t enough as the Colts built on a 17-13 halftime lead and exited Lincoln Financial Field with a 27-13 road win.

The Eagles will now work towards the August 29 roster cutdown day, with Thursday night providing some early indicators of who’s in and who’s out.

With the teams off on Friday, here are takeaways and observations of the final preseason game.

Instant analysis and recap of Eagles 27-13 loss to Colts in preseason finale

We’re looking at instant analysis and recap of the Philadelphia #Eagles 27-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in preseason finale

The Eagles concluded their 2023 preseason with an 0-2-1 record and no serious injuries outside of the thunb surgery that’ll sideline Haason Reddick a few weeks.

The starters sat, while Tanner McKee again shined, but it wasn’t enough as the Colts built on a 17-13 halftime lead and exited Lincoln Financial Field with a 27-13 road win.

Shane Steichen returned to Philadelphia for the first time since being hired by Indianapolis, and he had No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson.

The former Florida Gators quarterback went 6-17 for 78 yards.

Both teams will now work towards the August 29 roster cutdown day, with Thursday night providing some early indicators of who’s in and who’s out.

With both teams off on Friday, here’s an instant analysis of the final preseason game.

Eagles announce 10 roster moves

The Philadelphia #Eagles have made 10 roster moves ahead of the final week of the preseason

The Eagles made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, as the team signed Robert Cooper,  Marvin Wilson,  Caleb Sanders, Tyreek Maddox-Williams, and Quinton Bell, Waived/Injured Tyrie Cleveland, Noah Elliss, Zech McPhearson, and released Greedy Williams and Ty Zentner.

McPhearson will miss the 2023 season after tearing his Achilles.