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Free agent pass rusher Howard Jones auditioned for the Jets on Friday, Howard Balzer reports (on Twitter). Wide receivers C.J. Board and Kenny Lawler also tried out, per Balzer.

The only somewhat known commodity here is Jones, who’s two years removed from a productive first season in 2015. Then with the Buccaneers, Jones piled up five sacks across 12 games, five starts and 386 snaps. That type of output was unexpected, as Jones entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Division II Shepherd University in 2014 and didn’t see any on-field time with his first team, the Steelers.

Jones came back to earth last season, registering a lone tackle and no sacks in eight games (no starts, 84 snaps), before suffering a torn ACL in November. The Buccaneers opted against tendering the then-exclusive rights free agent a contract over the winter, and he has drawn scant interest on the open market. The Jets have been eyeing Jones for a while, though, as they met with him in March. The 27-year-old would likely play a 3-4 outside linebacker role with Gang Green after working as a 4-3 defensive end in Tampa Bay.

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Lions Audition Jaye Howard, Garrett Grayson

By Dallas Robinson | at September 13, 2017 11:40 am

The Lions have hosted workouts for defensive lineman Jaye Howard and quarterback Garrett Grayson, according to veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer (all Twitter links).

Howard, 28, was released by the Bears during final cutdowns after having a signed a one-year pact in May. A longtime Chief, Howard only suited up eight times and made five starts last year, as a hip injury ended his season in November. During his limited action in 2016, Howard added 23 tackles and a sack, and ranked 55th in performance among Pro Football Focus‘ 127 qualified interior defensive linemen.

Detroit needs all the help it can get in the front seven, as the club’s defensive line has been decimated by injuries and suspensions. Kerry Hyder and Jordan Hill have both been placed on injured reserve, while Armonty Bryant and Khyri Thornton won’t return until Weeks 4 and 6, respectively, after being hit with league-imposed bans.

Quarterback is a less-pressing need for the Lions, as Matthew Stafford and Jake Rudock comprise the team’s top two options under center. Seventh-round pick Brad Kaaya was lost via waivers earlier this month, and Detroit doesn’t currently have a signal-caller on its practice squad. Grayson, a former third-round selection of the Saints, has never attempted an NFL pass.

Howard and Grayson weren’t the only free agents on display in the Motor City. Per Balzer, the Lions also took a look at quarterback Mitch Leidner; wide receivers C.J. Board, Montay Crockett, Anthony Dable, Cyril Grayson, Bug Howard, and Jordan Payton; defensive tackles Jeremy Faulk, Marcus Hardison, and Louis Trinca-Pasat; defensive end Patrick Gamble; LB Nicholas Grigsby; and S Jack Tocho.

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Workout Notes: Patriots, Jets, Bills

By Zachary Links | at September 6, 2017 7:17 pm

The Patriots auditioned some players of note this week, including linebacker Akeem Ayers, quarterback Thad Lewis, and wide receiver Jeremy Ross (Twitter link via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com).

Ayers has some history with New England after playing on their 2014 Super Bowl championship team. Last year, Ayers appeared in all 16 games for Indianapolis and recorded two sacks.

Linebackers Nicholas Grigsby and Antwione Williams also showed their stuff for the Pats.

Here’s a look at Wednesday’s other workouts from around the NFL:

The Jets worked out former Maryland cornerback Alvin Hill, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle tweets.
Canadian defensive tackle Stefan Charles worked out for the Giants on Tuesday, John Kryk of The Toronto Sun tweets.
The Cardinals worked out wide receivers Donteea Dye, Cobi Hamilton, and Rashad Ross, as Howard Balzer of BalzerFootball.com tweets.
The Bills auditioned defensive backs Ironhead Gallon, Lee Hightower, Rickey Jefferson, Marcus McWilson, Orion Stewart, and Jack Tocho, linebackers Kenneth Olugbode, defensive tackle Marcus Hardison, running back Connor Harris, and tackle De’Ondre Wesley, according to Balzer (via Twitter links).
The Buccaneers auditioned quarterback Trevor Knight, wide receivers C.J. Board and Jake Lampman, and tackles Justin Murray and Avery Young, Balzer tweets.
The Packers took a look at running back Jacob Huesman, Balzer tweets.
The Colts auditioned linebacker Travis Feeney and defensive backs Jordan Moore, Taurean Nixon, Ezra Robinson, and Deron Washington, Balzer tweets.
The Giants auditioned defensive backs B.W. Webb Brandon Dixon, and Jeremiah McKinnon, Balzer tweets.

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Ravens Cut 18 Players

By Zachary Links | at September 1, 2017 1:57 pm

The Ravens made some major strides towards getting under the 53-man limit. On Friday, they announced 24 roster moves, including the release of 18 players. Here’s the full rundown:

Waived:

P Kenny Allen
LB Randy Allen
WR C.J. Board
G Jarell Broxton
DB Otha Foster
T Roubbens Joseph
C Derrick Nelson
LS Taybor Pepper
G Jarrod Pughsley
WR/RS Keenan Reynolds
FB/RB Lorenzo Taliaferro (story)
G/T De’Ondre Wesley

Released outright (vested veterans who are not subject to waivers):

TE Larry Donnell (story)
QB Thaddeus Lewis (story)
RB Bobby Rainey (story)
CB Trevin Wade
WR Griff Whalen
G/C Jeremy Zuttah (story)

Placed on IR:

WR Tim White (hand)

In addition to White, the following players have now been officially placed on IR:

RB Kenneth Dixon (knee)
G/T Alex Lewis (shoulder)
LB Albert McClellan (knee)
G Nico Siragusa (knee)
WR Tim White (hand)
CB Tavon Young (CB)

The Ravens are now down to 66 players.

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Ravens Sign 15 UDFAs

By Zachary Links | at May 5, 2017 1:04 pm

The Ravens have signed the following undrafted free agents:

Quincy Adeboyejo, WR (Mississippi)
Kenny Allen, P/K (Michigan)
C.J. Board, WR (Tennessee-Chattanooga)
Bam Bradley, ILB (Pittsburgh)
Omarius Bryant, DE (Western Kentucky)
Carlos Davis, CB (Mississippi)
Daniel Henry, S (New Mexico)
Brandon Kublanow, C (Georgia)
Taquan Mizzell, RB (Virginia)
Ricky Ortiz, FB (Oregon State)
Tim Patrick, WR (Utah)
Patrick Ricard, DE (Maine)
Maurquice Shakir, OG (Middle Tennessee St.)
Zach Terrell, QB (Western Michigan)
Tim White, WR Arizona State

After neglecting to draft a wide receiver last week, the Ravens have added four WRs in White, Patrick, Adeboyejo, and Board. The Ravens currently project to have Mike Wallace and Breshad Perriman as their top two WRs with Chris Moore, Michael Campanaro, Vince Mayle, Chris Matthews, and Keenan Reynolds pushing for supporting roles.

On Friday, the Ravens officially signed first-round cornerback Marlon Humphrey and four other draft picks.

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