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The Indianapolis Colts have signed undrafted free agent safety Michael Tutsie, who participated in the team's rookie mini-camp and veteran mini-camp on a tryout basis. Tutsie played college football at North Dakota State, where he was a two-time All-America choice and three-time All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection. He finished his college career with 338 tackles, 11 interceptions, and one blocked kick.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed 18 undrafted free agents, including Iowa S Kaevon Merriweather, Shepherd RB Ronnie Brown, and Kansas State WR Kade Warner, son of Hall-of-Fame QB Kurt Warner. The rookies will join the team's current roster of 26 players and participate in a three-day mini-camp. The Buccaneers' UDFA signings include an 1,800-yard rusher, an FCS All-American wideout, and a long-snapper.
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed 13 college free agents shortly after announcing the signings of all eight NFL Draft picks. The new players will join the team's rookie mini camp and include Larry Brooks, Malachi Carter, Shaka Heyward, Mac Hippenhammer, Shedrick Jackson, Jaxson Kirkland, Devonnsha Maxwell, Jaylen Moody, Tyler Murray, Tautala Pesefea, Jacob Saylors, Christian Trahan, and Calvin Tyler Jr.
The Washington Commanders held their rookie mini-camp with 7 drafted players, 12 UDFAs, and 35 tryout players. Head coach Ron Rivera is looking for speed and technique from his players, and highlighted Emmanuel Forbes and Kazmeir Allen as players to watch. Rivera also discussed the team's schedule, the importance of teaching players about gambling, and the potential for finding talent from the XFL and USFL. Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is making his presence felt and emphasizing attention to detail.
The New York Giants held a light workout on the first day of rookie mini-camp, with most of the 2023 draft class doing very little. The Giants have not put too much on the player’s plates for the two days of practice. There are 73 players participating in the mini-camp, including draft picks, undrafted free agents, veteran tryout players, rookie tryout players, and returning Giants. The Giants coach, Brian Daboll, has limited what they put in the first couple of days to help the players feel comfortable and play fast. Rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has moved past pre-draft criticism of his route running.
The New York Giants have signed ten undrafted free agents, including West Virginia receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton, who was predicted to be drafted in the middle rounds. The Giants also invited several players to their Rookie Mini-Camp, where they may sign additional players. The UDFA situation is fluid, and these players will need to prove themselves in camp and on special teams to earn a spot on the roster or practice squad.