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Texas Football: Every opening day starting quarterback since 2013

Texas may have finally found its guy at quarterback.

The Texas Longhorns have had mixed results at the quarterback position since Colt McCoy left the Forty Acres. For the most part, the position has left a lot to be desired.

The Garrett Gilbert era of Texas football was short and disappointing. The Lake Travis quarterback was not put in an offensive system in which he could succeed.

After Gilbert came the battle between Case McCoy and David Ash. McCoy was accurate, but lacked the arm strength to elevate the program. Injuries derailed Ash’s promising career.

Aside from Sam Ehlinger, the remaining quarterbacks since Ash have flashed potential but never lived up to the hype. Nevertheless, there is reason to believe the next Texas starter can provide stability the program has lacked at the position.

Here is a list of every opening day starter for Texas since 2013.

Longhorns in the NFL: Roster tracker as team’s cut down to 53

Several former Texas players were on the bubble in terms of surviving the final round of roster cuts throughout the NFL.

On Sept. 5, NFL teams were forced to make cuts in order to trim their roster down to 53 players. Continue reading “Longhorns in the NFL: Roster tracker as team’s cut down to 53”

Philadelphia Eagles’ place TE Josh Perkins on the Reserve/Injured list

Eagles’ place TE Josh Perkins on the Reserve/Injured list

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed tight end, Josh Perkins, on the reserve injured list after signing Tyrone Swoopes.

It’s unknown the status of Perkins’ injury, but he could miss significant time with an upper-body injury.

Philadelphia Eagles waived/injured WR Rob Davis

Rob Davis waived by the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have waived-injured wide receiver Rob Davis after the team announced that they had signed tight end Tyrone Swoopes.

Davis, 25, was injured in practice earlier this week, and he was listed as “week-to-week” with a “lower-body injury.”

Philadelphia Eagles sign TE Tyrone Swoopes to a deal

With Dallas Goedert and Zach Ertz nursing injuries, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed tight end Tyrone Swoopes. Roster Moves: #Eagles have signed TE Tyrone Swoopes and waived/injured WR Rob Davis. pic.twitter.com/qgtjKtpGg9 – Philadelphia Eagles …

With Dallas Goedert and Zach Ertz nursing injuries, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed tight end Tyrone Swoopes.

The Eagles waived wide receiver Robert Davis with an injury designation to clear the roster spot for Swoopes.

Swoopes, 25, is a former Texas Longhorns quarterback turned skill player. In seven games over three seasons, he has two catches for 28 yards.

Seahawks bring back 2 more exclusive rights free agents

The Seattle Seahawks bring back DT Bryan Mone and DB Ryan Neal, leaving four of their eight exclusive rights free agents still unsigned.

The Seattle Seahawks tendered four of their eight exclusive rights free agents on Tuesday, ensuring they will be in the fold for the 2020 season.

In addition to the previously reported Malik Turner and Jordan Roos signings, the Seahawks also tendered defensive back Ryan Neal and defensive tackle Bryan Mone.

That leaves four other exclusive rights free agents – guard Jordan Simmons, linebacker Emmanuel Ellerbee, tight end Tyrone Swoopes and defensive back Jeremy Boykins – all without a contract for now.

Neal, 24, appeared in three games for the Seahawks last year, only appearing on special teams. A former Southern Illinois defensive back who spent 2018 with the Falcons, Neal is a long (six-foot-three) DB who could play his way into a backup role in 2020, with both Akeem King and Neiko Thorpe set to hit free agency.

Mone was an undrafted free agent out of Michigan last year who had a strong showing in the preseason, but only ended up playing in four games in 2019 – appearing on 90 total snaps and not recording a single tackle.

He’ll once again come into camp ready to compete for a spot on the interior defensive line.

Of the four who remain unsigned, the Seahawks seem likely to bring back guard Jordan Simmons, who Carroll specifically mentioned as a candidate to play in 2020 while at the NFL combine.

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Seahawks bring back Jordan Roos as exclusive rights free agent

The Seattle Seahawks brought back versatile offensive lineman Jordan Roos and let go of tight end Tyrone Swoopes in a pair of small moves.

The Seattle Seahawks extended an exclusive rights free agent tender to guard Jordan Roos, according to ESPN’s Brady Henderson. They also opted not to offer one to tight end Tyrone Swoopes, making him a free agent.

Roos will make the league minimum in 2020, but he cannot negotiate with other teams as part of his status as an exclusive rights free agent.

He either has to sign the contract or forego playing in the NFL this season, the same situation receiver Malik Turner is in as well.

Roos, 26, went undrafted out of Purdue and appeared in 14 games for the Seahawks over the past three seasons, including seven last year.

His versatility has been his calling card for the Seahawks, who even tried him out at center in practice last season. He’ll have a long road ahead of him to be a starter next season, but he’ll provide solid injury depth yet again.

Swoopes did not have a clear path to playing time in Seattle following the team’s signing of veteran Greg Olsen, the return of Jacob Hollister, and the likely return of veteran Luke Willson.

He’ll look for another NFL opportunity, but could rejoin the Seahawks as training camp depth if nothing else emerges.

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Texas Longhorns In NFL Wild Card Weekend

A look at which former Texas Longhorns who will play on NFL Wild Card weekend.

Even with the college football season coming to an end this past Tuesday, there are former Texas Longhorns players who still have some football left to play. On Saturday and Sunday there a list of former Longhorns who will be participating in wild card weekend as the playoffs kick off.

Saturday

Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans

In the first matchup on Saturday, it will feature the only former Longhorn playing on Saturday. Charles Omenihu will be suiting up for the Texas as they host Buffalo. The former sixth-round draft pick will look to help notch the first postseason victory on the day when they host Buffalo. Omenihu will likely see a lesser role with the return of J.J. Watt for Houston.

Omenihu

13 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles

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Former Longhorn Tyrone Swoopes promoted to active NFL roster from practice squad

Former Longhorn Tyrone Swoopes promoted to active NFL roster from practice squad

Former Longhorns’ quarterback Tyrone Swoopes has made an NFL roster – but not as a quarterback. Swoopes transitioned to tight end in his first year in the NFL, and was promoted to the Seattle Seahawks’ roster to replace the injured Ed Dickson.

Aug 18, 2018; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Derwin James (33) defends Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyrone Swoopes (46) during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Swoopes started only one of his four years at Texas, his sophomore season in 2014. That year, he threw for 2409 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions on 58.3% passing. Swoopes was a threat on the ground as well, with 966 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns over the course of his career.

The Seahawks promoted Swoopes due to need at the tight end position, where they have been injury struck all year. Ed Dickson is the latest tight end to go on IR, after Will Dissly’s season-ending injury and Luke Willson’s lingering hamstring injury.

Pete Carroll calls Luke Willson ‘probable-doubtful’ for Sunday

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll created a new injury designation for Luke Willson, calling him “probable-doubtful” for Sunday’s game.

The Seattle Seahawks final injury report of the week listed veteran tight end Luke Willson as doubtful, likely clearing the way for Jacob Hollister and Tyrone Swoopes to handle the tight end duties on Sunday against the Eagles in Philadelphia.

However, coach Pete Carroll wanted everyone to know that, while Willson’s official title is doubtful, he wishes he could have categorized him differently.

“We’ve got Luke listed as officially doubtful,” Carroll said. “I have him as probable doubtful. I don’t know that that’s an official category, but I just can’t go with the doubtful thing in my mind. We’ve got to say something, so we’re calling him probable doubtful on my list. We’ll see what happens.”

Carroll was quick to clarify that probable doubtful is not the same as questionable – which is how they listed Jadeveon Clowney and Neiko Thorpe – saying, “it’s a category all its own.”

“This is the first,” Carroll continued. “It’s only fitting that it’s Luke.”

Carroll’s quipping aside, it is encouraging that despite being listed as doubtful there is an unusual amount of optimism surrounding Willson’s hamstring injury.

Of course, doubtful is still not a good sign for Willson, and the Seahawks will most likely go into Sunday’s bout with two former practice squad members – Hollister and Swoopes – as the primary tight ends.

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