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A quartet of former Knights were waived on Saturday as NFL teams pared their rosters to 53 men. If you want to catch up on the moves that were made, we have a full roundup further down in this post.
Today, as released players are either claimed off the waiver wire or become free agents, we’re following where those Knights end up. As such, this post will be updated throughout Sunday.
2:59 p.m: Running back Adrian Killins Jr. rejoins the Philadelphia Eagles
These are guys who are staying in the area and are targeted for their practice squad. https://t.co/lUOleJiA0h
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) September 6, 2020
Killins was used at running back, receiver and kick returner in Eagles camp. Philly cut him on Thursday. His speed and versatility will keep him in the league for a while. Hopefully he gets a shot on an active roster in the near future. Players such as Tarik Cohen, Tyreek Hill and many others have proven that small stature + speed + quickness + multi-purpose skills can be a winning combination in today’s NFL.
1:40 p.m: Linebacker Shaquem Griffin rejoins the Seattle Seahawks
Hearing DE/LB Shaquem Griffin is staying with the #Seahawks on the practice squad. He and twin brother Shaquill remain together.
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) September 6, 2020
As it should be.
1:39 p.m: Linebacker Nate Evans rejoins the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars are bringing linebacker Nate Evans back on their practice squad. Undrafted rookie from UCF sticks around ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 6, 2020
This was expected as long as Evans cleared waivers, which he did. He was cut by the Jags on Saturday. Barring a waiver claim by another team, we should see similar outcomes with Shaquem Griffin and Nevelle Clarke, who were released by the Seahawks and Vikings, respectively, on Saturday.
Still not done https://t.co/b0zNKtk3gC
— Nate Evans (@OHthats_nate) September 6, 2020
Saturday
This is a bittersweet day across the NFL. As hundreds of players are handed their walking papers, many others are rewarded for their hard work in training camp with a spot on a 53-man roster.
UCF Knights alums will experience both the joy and the agony today, and we’ll be updating this post throughout the weekend as former Knights find out that they have either made the team or have been waived. For the players in the second category, they could be claimed off the waiver wire by another team tomorrow. The deadline for teams to submit their waiver claims is noon Sunday. Any unclaimed player becomes a free agent.
3:52 p.m: Fullback Bruce Miller makes the Jacksonville Jaguars’ roster
Finally some positive UCF news today: Bruce Miller has made the Jags’ 53-man squad as a fullback after signing with them just three weeks ago. Miller, a seventh-round pick in 2011 following some great seasons as a defensive end at UCF, hasn’t played in the NFL since 2015.
Introducing this year's 53-man roster. pic.twitter.com/fzPJh8g58u
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) September 5, 2020
3:05 p.m: Linebacker Nate Evans released by the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars announce cuts to get down to 53-man roster. @TheAthleticJAX pic.twitter.com/UvUckMjI7y
— Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) September 5, 2020
Evans received some good reviews in camp, but he won’t be one of the 16 rookies on the Jags’ 53-man roster.
2:23 p.m: Cornerback Nevelle Clarke released by the Minnesota Vikings
Clarke’s father, Norman, broke the news on Twitter:
Velle was waived. Whether a player is better or not, big contracts and 1st-3rd rounders are priorities. Without preseason gms, quality vets are too. He’ll be fine though because of the rave reviews my many. I’ll update y’all in 24 hours.
— Norman Clarke (@Aboverealityno1) September 5, 2020
I would consider this a surprise as Nevelle had performed well in camp according to beat writers, and some of them included Clarke in their final 53-man roster projections. Clarke received $115,000 guaranteed from the Vikings when they signed him in April, so assuming he clears waivers, I would expect Minnesota to stash him as one of the four weekly protected players on its 16-player practice squad.
1:09 p.m: Tight end Jordan Franks released by the Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals have released TE Jordan Franks, per @OSMG_LLC. Already receiving interest from teams for their respective practice squads.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) September 5, 2020
Franks spent all of last season on the Bengals’ practice squad until he was called up to the active roster for the regular-season finale. He caught two passes in six games with Cincinnati in 2018.
1:10 p.m: Linebacker Shaquem Griffin released by Seattle Seahawks
Our Jeremy Brener covered this tough bit of news earlier today:
Shaquem Griffin did not make the #Seahawks 53-man roster.#UCF#GKCO https://t.co/GVB5hs0sFT
— Black & Gold Banneret (@UCF_Banneret) September 5, 2020
Earlier this week
A couple of Knights were released prior to today: Running back Adrian Killins Jr. and offensive lineman Wyatt Miller were cut by the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, respectively. MIller reached an injury settlement with the Cowboys on Friday.
#Eagles cut 12 players, including former Georgia RB Elijah Holyfield.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) September 3, 2020
Full list ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Q3TDaOOe9a
Cowboys remove Wyatt Miller from injured reserve with injury settlement
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 4, 2020