Patriots released Bryce Baringer’s main competition<\/a> for the punter spot. He’s going to have a long career in the NFL.<\/p>\nAmeer Speed, CB\/ST, Patriots<\/h3>\n
Bill Belichick drafted Ameer Speed not solely because of his cornerback skills and his size, but because he could be a special teams ace. And he made the roster on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Jayden Reed, WR, Packers<\/h3>\n
A fan favorite in East Lansing, a lot of Michigan State faithful are going to have a tough time rooting for him on the Packers in the NFL because, well, the Lions exist. But he can do well every week that Detroit isn’t playing Green Bay. He is going to have a special NFL career.<\/p>\n
Connor Heyward, TE\/FB, Steelers<\/h3>\n
This was never really in doubt. Connor Heyward has been a revelation with the Steelers and he’s carrying over the momentum he built in his senior year with Michigan State football. Fans love this dude in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n
Joe Bachie, LB, Bengals<\/h3>\n
I’ll admit when Joe Bachie went undrafted, I thought that was going to be the last we heard of him in regard to professional football. I’m glad I was wrong because he was a beast at Michigan State and the Bengals love him, too.<\/p>\n
Brian Allen, OC, Rams<\/h3>\n
Brian Allen has been in the center of that Rams offensive line for the past few years and he’s made a name for himself. He just signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Rams last year.<\/p>\n
Brian Hoyer, QB, Raiders<\/h3>\n
Honestly, I don’t think Brian Hoyer will ever retire at this point. He’ll be the Raiders’ backup for 2023 but with New England cutting Bailey Zappe, maybe he’ll get dealt back to the Patriots again.<\/p>\n
Jack Conklin, OT, Browns<\/h3>\n
Not a surprise here as Cleveland likes what it has at tackle with Jack Conklin who has carved out a nice career for himself. As long as he can stay healthy, he should be on a roster for a while.<\/p>\n
Taybor Pepper, LS, 49ers<\/h3>\n
Taybor Pepper was an elite long-snapper for Michigan State for years and now he’s one of the better ones in the NFL. He signed a three-year deal with the 49ers in February.<\/p>\n
Will Gholston, DE, Buccaneers<\/h3>\n
A true NFL veteran, Will Gholston has found a home in Tampa and will stay there for at least another year. He made the cut on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Naquan Jones, DT, Titans<\/h3>\n
As a former undrafted free agent, Naquan Jones has carved out a nice little NFL career and he’s made the Titans’ roster for another season.<\/p>\n
Still awaiting word…<\/h3>\n
These guys have yet to be cut or make the 53-man roster, but we’ll update this as soon as the news comes out.<\/p>\n