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The Cleveland Browns signed undrafted rookie WR Isaiah Bond from Texas, waiving LS Brent Matiscik to make room. Bond, who played at Alabama and Texas, has a background that the Browns evaluated thoroughly, including his legal situation, which was resolved with a grand jury no bill. The team is optimistic about his potential and professional readiness.
Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito has captured the hearts of New York Giants fans with his impressive performances and humble demeanor. Despite being initially overlooked in the draft, DeVito has earned the starting role and has shown promise with two wins and six touchdown passes in his three starts. While the Giants may need to add another quarterback due to injuries and expiring contracts, DeVito has positioned himself to compete for the backup role next season. With a Monday night game against the Green Bay Packers ahead, DeVito has the opportunity to further solidify his place in the league and potentially secure a significant role with the Giants in the future.
Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito makes history as he leads the New York Giants to a 31-19 victory against the Commanders in Washington. DeVito threw three touchdown passes, completed 18 of 26 passes for 246 yards, and achieved a passer rating of 137.7, the highest by a Giants quarterback since 2022. He becomes the first undrafted rookie quarterback to throw five touchdown passes in his first two starts in the common draft era and joins a select group of rookie quarterbacks with five or more touchdown passes in their first two starts. DeVito's impressive performance also includes a perfect rating on third down and a victory despite being sacked nine times.
Undrafted rookie wide receiver Malik Heath from Ole Miss has impressed during the Green Bay Packers' offseason workout program, making standout plays during OTA and minicamp practices. Although the Packers' wide receiver room is crowded, Heath's performance may give him a chance to compete for a potential sixth roster spot during training camp and the preseason.
The Green Bay Packers have signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Jadakis Bonds, who holds school records for receiving touchdowns in a single season and both receiving touchdowns and receptions in a career. Bonds caught 180 passes for 2,731 yards and 34 touchdowns over 40 games, including 10 scores in 2022. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.63 seconds, hit 34″ in the vertical leap, covered 10-3 in the broad jump and finished the three-cone drill in 7.32 seconds and the short shuttle in 4.38 seconds. Bonds is joining a Packers roster that now features 11 wide receivers, including six first-year rookies.
The Green Bay Packers have signed undrafted rookie running back Emanuel Wilson, who previously spent time with the Denver Broncos. Wilson, who played college football at Fort Valley State, was named the All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year in 2022. He finished the season with 1,371 yards on 209 carries and 17 rushing touchdowns. Wilson will wear No. 31 for the Packers.
The San Francisco 49ers signed undrafted rookie Isaiah Winstead to their 90-man offseason roster, despite rumors that social media influenced the decision. General Manager John Lynch clarified that the team's personnel department knew about Winstead all along and decided to sign him. Winstead caught 88 passes for 1,085 yards and six touchdowns last season at East Carolina and joins a group of wide receivers that already includes Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and Jauan Jennings.