NFL Workout Updates: 10/16/19
Today’s NFL workout updates, all courtesy of Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle:
Baltimore Ravens
Denver Broncos
Detroit Lions
- OTs Ulrick John, Brian Mihalik, Austin Pasztor; DT Justin Ellis
Jacksonville Jaguars
- CB Arrion Springs; P Shane Smith
Miami Dolphins
- CBs Adonis Alexander, Andre Chachere, Picasso Nelson
New England Patriots
- FBs George Aston, Orson Charles, Ricky Ortiz.
New Orleans Saints
- RBs Travaris Cadet, Benny Cunningham, Marcus Murphy; TEs A.J. Derby, Cole Wick
San Francisco 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- RB Marcus Murphy; WRs T.J. Jones, Tommylee Lewis, Eli Rogers; P Trevor Daniel
Washington Redskins
Texans Auditioned OL Ulrick John
Ulrick John is looking for his next gig. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle writes that the veteran offensive lineman worked out for the Texans on Friday.
The Georgia State product has bounced around the league since being selected in the seventh-round of the 2014 draft. John has had stints with the Colts, Dolphins, Cardinals, Packers, Patriots, and Saints, appearing in a total of 10 games (three starts). The 27-year-old spent the preseason with New Orleans, but he was released with an injury settlement after suffering a high-ankle sprain.
The Texans are in need of some offensive line depth after they placed Senio Kelemete on the injured reserve earlier this week. Seantrel Henderson also missed practices this week as he dealt with an illness.
John wasn’t the only play to audition for the Texans yesterday. Wilson relays that the team also worked out a handful of defensive backs, including Mike Adams, Marcus Gilchrist, Jonathan Owens and Jordan Richards. The Texans ultimately opted to sign nobody.
More Minor NFL Transactions: 5/13/19
Here’s the latest round of minor moves from around the NFL (for this morning’s minor moves, click here):
Carolina Panthers
- Waived: TE Thomas Duarte
Detroit Lions
- Signed: LB Juwon Young
- Released: LB Tre’ Williams
Green Bay Packers
- Claimed off waivers: DB Mike Tyson (from Texans)
New England Patriots
- Released: WR Xavier Ubosi, OL Calvin Anderson
New York Giants
- Signed: DL Freedom Akinmoladun
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Signed: QB Devlin Hodges, DT Greg Gilmore, WR Johnny Holton, DE Henry Mondeaux, OL Damian Prince, LB Tuzar Skipper
- Released: LB Keion Adams, DE Jay Hayes, DT Chris Nelson, OL R.J. Prince, QB Brogan Roback, WR Ka’Raun White
New Orleans Saints
- Signed: FB Michael Burton, DL Geneo Grissom, OL Marcus Henry, OL Ulrick John, LB Colton Jumper, RB A.J. Ouellette, CB David Simmons Jr., WR Micah Wright
- Released: RB Darnell Holland, DT Tomasi Laulile, CB Darius Williams
Seattle Seahawks
- Waived: QB Taryn Christion, TE Mik’Quan Deane
Tennessee Titans
- Signed: DB Kareem Orr, WR Joe Parker, DB D’Andre Payne, DB LaDarius Riley
- Waived: DB Jonathan Crawford, DB Taj-Amir Torres, WR Isaac Zito
- Waived-injured: DB Hamp Cheevers
Washington Redskins
- Signed: DE Jonathan Bonner, G Jerald Foster, DB Deion Harris, DL Austin Maloata, RB Craig Reynolds
- Waived: RB Russell Hansbrough, DB Joshua Holsey, OT Roubbens Joseph
Saints To Work Out Sam Young, Ulrick John
Although the Saints only had one pick in the first three rounds of last week’s draft, they used it on an offensive lineman, Erik McCoy. The team is still exploring veteran front-five depth, however.
The Saints will audition both Sam Young and Ulrick John, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle and Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk report (Twitter links). John’s workout is slated for May 10, when New Orleans will hold its rookie minicamp.
While Derek Newton is the most experienced Saints backup offensive lineman, he has played in one game since October 2016 due to the two patellar tendon tears he suffered in his Texans finale. Michael Ola also resides on New Orleans’ roster.
Young, 31, served as a swing option for the Dolphins the past three years. The 6-foot-8 tackle started eight games in that span and was a nine-game starter in Jacksonville between the 2014 and ’15 seasons. Also a tackle, John has not played since the 2017 season and has not seen action with the same franchise in consecutive years. His most relevant NFL work came in three starts for the 2016 Cardinals.
Additionally, the Saints will work out former Lions and Bears fullback Michael Burton, Herbie Teope of NFL.com tweets. That audition will also take place at next weekend’s rookie camp. Like Young and John, Burton is a former Day 3 pick. He played four seasons combined with the NFC North franchises. Burton played just 49 snaps last season in Chicago but graded out well, per Pro Football Focus.
Falcons To Host OT Ulrick John On Visit
The first couple of waves of free agency are over, and most teams are now waiting until after the draft has passed to continue digging around the market. But the Falcons are staying active, signing defensive tackle Tyeler Davison earlier today.
They’re also apparently looking for some offensive line help, as the team will host tackle Ulrick John on a visit Monday, a source told Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle (Twitter link). John signed with the Patriots last April, but ended up spending the entire season on injured reserve, although he did win a Super Bowl with the team. Before that he spent most of the 2017 season with the Packers, appearing in five games.
He saw the most significant action of his career in 2016 with the Cardinals, when he started three games at right tackle. The Georgia State product entered the league as a seventh round pick of the Colts back in 2014. He also spent parts of the 2015 season with the Dolphins. John has reached full journeyman status, but evaluators keep seeing enough in him to have him stick around.
Ryan Schraeder started most of last season at right tackle for the Falcons, but the team doesn’t seem like they’re planning on re-signing him. Atlanta could start Ty Sambrailo next year, or they could seek to address the position in the draft. If they sign John, it’ll almost certainly be as depth and not to start.
Workout Updates: 4/7/19
Here are today’s workout/visit updates:
Minnesota Vikings
- WR Jordan Taylor (will visit Monday, per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle on Twitter)
Seattle Seahawks
- OL Ulrick John (will visit on Friday, as Wilson tweets)
- WR Jordan Taylor (will visit Wednesday, per Wilson)
Patriots Make Roster Cuts
The Patriots are the latest team to move to 53 players by making the following transactions:
Placed on injured reserve:
- OL Isaiah Wynn
- WR Braxton Berrios
- LB Christian Sam
- OL Ulrick John
Cut:
- DL John Atkins
- P Corey Bojorquez
- RB Brandon Bolden
- OL Luke Bowanko
- OL Cole Croston
- QB Danny Etling
- RB Kenneth Farrow
- OL James Ferentz
- LB Marquis Flowers
- RB Mike Gillislee
- DL Trent Harris
- CB Cyrus Jones
- OL Jason King
- LB Harvey Langi
- DL Eric Lee
- WR K.J. Maye
- WR Riley McCarron
- DB A.J. Moore
- FB Henry Poggi
- OL Brian Schwenke
- OL Matt Tobin
- DB Damarius Travis
- TE Will Tye
- DL Vincent Valentine
- RB Ralph Webb
- CB Jomal Wiltz
New England kept only three true wide receivers on its initial roster, meaning the club will almost surely be searching for more options on the waiver wire.
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/23/2018
Here are today’s minor moves:
New England Patriots
- Signed: OL Ulrick John
New York Giants
- Waived: WR Darius Powe
Minor NFL Transactions: 9/25/17
Today’s minor moves:
Arizona Cardinals
- Promoted to active roster: TE Ricky Seals-Jones
- Released: LB Philip Wheeler
Green Bay Packers
- Signed: LS Taybor Pepper
- Signed off Cardinals‘ practice squad: OL Ulrick John
- Placed on IR: LS Brett Goode
Indianapolis Colts
- Waived: WR Matt Hazel
San Francisco 49ers
- Signed off Cowboys‘ practice squad: LB Mark Nzeocha
Practice Squad Updates: 9/14/17
Today’s practice squad moves:
Arizona Cardinals
- Signed: OT Ulrick John, OT Vinston Painter
- Cut: OT T Givens Price
Buffalo Bills
- Signed: CB Greg Mabin
- Cut: TE MyCole Pruitt
Carolina Panthers
- Signed: K Harrison Butker
- Cut: DT Eric Crume
Detroit Lions
- Signed: DT Christian Ringo
- Cut: DT Daniel Ross
Los Angeles Rams
- Signed: DL Quinton Jefferson
New Orleans Saints
- Signed: LB Adam Bighill
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Signed: DL Channing Ward
- Cut: DE Sterling Bailey