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  • • Fred VanVleet cards soared in value after his 54-point explosion
    Fred VanVleet is no stranger to making his mark in the NBA. Before the season began, the 6’1” inch guard from the Toronto Raptors bagged a four-year, $85 million contract, making him the highest-paid undrafted player in the history of the league. This development wasn’t really a surprise to everyone following VanVleet’s career. Ever since […] The post Fred VanVleet cards soared in value afte...2021
  • • Fred VanVleet breaks multiple records in 54-point explosion
    Fred VanVleet dropped a career-high 54 points in the Toronto Raptors 123-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The prolific guard not only bested himself, but he also broke several records along the way. Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, VanVleet surpassed NBA legend Moses Malone for the most points by an undrafted player. VanVleet […] The post Fred VanVleet breaks multiple r...2021
  • • Raptors' Fred VanVleet scores 54 points, breaks NBA scoring record for an undrafted player in win over Magic
    VanVleet had never scored 40 points in an NBA game in his career...2021
  • • Browns activate Ja’Marcus Bradley for Monday’s game
    The Browns have activated wide receiver Ja’Marcus Bradley from their practice squad for Monday’s game against the Ravens. An undrafted player out of Louisiana-Lafayette, Bradley made his professional debut last week in Cleveland’s win over Tennessee. Bradley played one special teams snap and 11 offensive snaps, but was not targeted in the contest. Browns wide [more]...2020
  • Injury Report: Essang Bassey to miss rest of 2020 with knee injury
    • Injury Report: Essang Bassey to miss rest of 2020 with knee injury
    Bassey started three games for the Broncos this season after making the Broncos' roster as an undrafted player....2020
  • • Fred VanVleet reacts to his big payday with Raptors after signing $85M contract
    Fred VanVleet has agreed to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors on a four-year, $85 million deal. VanVleet, who was an undrafted player, will have a player option for the fourth year of his new massive contract. The Rockford, Illinois native took to Twitter to react to his payday, quote tweeting a tweet he sent out […] The post Fred VanVleet reacts to his big payday with Raptors after signing $...2020
  • • Ravens add QB Tyler Huntley to practice squad
    The Ravens have only two quarterbacks on their active roster: Lamar Jackson and Robert Griffin III. They’ll carry a third quarterback on their practice squad. Tyler Huntley, cut by the Ravens on Saturday, has joined the team’s practice squad. Signed as an undrafted player from Utah after the 2020 draft, Huntley was a member of [more]...2020
  • • Rockets’ Mike D’Antoni addresses Danuel House’s status after scary injury vs. Lakers
    Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni believes swingman Danuel House will be ready to go in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The 6-foot-6 undrafted player had to prematurely exit the Rockets’ second-round opener on Friday, after accidentally getting smacked in the face by teammate PJ Tucker in the third quarter. House […] The post Rockets’ Mike D’An...2020
  • • Kendrick Nunn reacts to adjusting to new role in Heat’s playoff rotation
    Kendrick Nunn started for the Miami Heat during the 2019-20 regular season and played awfully well for an undrafted player. The Chicago native started 67 games and averaged 15.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. However, after his positive COVID-19 test forced him to enter the Walt Disney bubble late, Nunn needed some time to […] The post Kendrick Nunn reacts to adjusting to new role in ...2020
  • • Being next Tony Romo will be difficult for Cowboys' undrafted rookies
    Cowboys' history is littered with undrafted player success stories, but they had the luxury of an offseason program and preseason games....2020

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Undrafted Player injury and suspension

  • • Injury Report: Essang Bassey to miss rest of 2020 with knee injury
    Bassey started three games for the Broncos this season after making the Broncos' roster as an undrafted player....2020
  • • Rockets’ Mike D’Antoni addresses Danuel House’s status after scary injury vs. Lakers
    Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni believes swingman Danuel House will be ready to go in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The 6-foot-6 undrafted player had to prematurely exit the Rockets’ second-round opener on Friday, after accidentally getting smacked in the face by teammate PJ Tucker in the third quarter. House […] The post Rockets’ Mike D’An...2020
  • • A Potential Breakout Slugger For Yankees
    Despite the myriad injuries they faced a year ago, the Yankees amassed 103 wins and boasted the majors’ highest-scoring offense. There were many unsung heroes along the way for the Bronx Bombers, including hulking first baseman Mike Ford, a former undrafted player out of Princeton University who went on a tear during his first stint…...2020
  • • Lions place QB Jeff Driskel on IR, sign Kyle Sloter
    The Detroit Lions are officially onto QBs 3 and 4 this season. Detroit on Saturday placed Jeff Driskel on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Driskel served as the team’s backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford and started three games before hurting his hamstring in Week 12. The result was Driskel being unable to start on Thanksgiving against the Chicago Bears. David Blough instead got the...2019
  • • RB Lindsay exits Broncos' loss with wrist injury
    Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay, who earlier this month became the first undrafted player on offense to be named to a Pro Bowl in his rookie season, left Monday night's game at Oakland with a wrist injury and did not return....2018
  • • Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay reportedly out for season with wrist injury
    The wrist injury Phillip Lindsay suffered during the Denver Broncos’ loss on Monday night is apparently pretty serious. Lindsay has suffered ligament damage and a possible scaphoid fracture, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. The injuries will keep Lindsay out of the Broncos’ Week 17 game and the Pro Bowl. Lindsay made history by becoming the first offensive undrafted player to make the Pro Bo...2018
  • Ask PFW: Mid-May roster assessments
    • Ask PFW: Mid-May roster assessments
    How many undrafted free agents will stick this year and who will contribute? J.C. Jackson seems solid, Trent Harris could strengthen the interior. Jason Bickel Bill Belichick’s Patriots have a history of keeping at least one undrafted rookie (often more than that) on the 53-man roster to open the season, a streak that dates back nearly a decade and a half. It’s come all over the depth chart and wi...2018
  • View from Above: New England remains 'The Land of Opportunity'
    • View from Above: New England remains 'The Land of Opportunity'
    When it comes to name-calling, you can probably create your own descriptive phrases on what the New England Patriots have become in recent years. Winners?  Super Bowl Champions?  A dynastic team?  What about royal-pains-in-the-***?   You get the idea.  Not everyone who comes this way is appreciative of recent history.  As the saying goes, 'haters gonna hate.' But here's a trait you might not have ...2018
  • Free Agent Forecast: QB, RB, Specialists
    • Free Agent Forecast: QB, RB, Specialists
    The new NFL year begins Wednesday, March 14, and with it, the advent of 2018’s free agent marketplace. Leading up to that first day, we’ll examine the landscape from a Patriots perspective, continuing with a grouping of potentially important positions for New England: quarterback, running back, and specialists. PATRIOTS FREE AGENTS Rex Burkhead (RB), Dion Lewis (RB), Matthew Slater (special teams ...2018
  • Patriots Wrap Up: Pro Bowlers appreciate recognition
    • Patriots Wrap Up: Pro Bowlers appreciate recognition
    The NFL unveiled its Pro Bowl rosters last night, and four Patriots found their names on the all-star squads. Fullback James Develin, a first-time Pro Bowl honoree, shares the distinction with a trio of teammates who are also Patriots co-captains: QB Tom Brady, tight end Rob Gronkowski, and special teams contributor Matthew Slater. While Brady (13th Pro Bowl selection), Gronkowski (fifth), and Sla...2017

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Undrafted Player trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Fred VanVleet cards soared in value after his 54-point explosion
    Fred VanVleet is no stranger to making his mark in the NBA. Before the season began, the 6’1” inch guard from the Toronto Raptors bagged a four-year, $85 million contract, making him the highest-paid undrafted player in the history of the league. This development wasn’t really a surprise to everyone following VanVleet’s career. Ever since […] The post Fred VanVleet cards soared in value afte...2021
  • • Fred VanVleet breaks multiple records in 54-point explosion
    Fred VanVleet dropped a career-high 54 points in the Toronto Raptors 123-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The prolific guard not only bested himself, but he also broke several records along the way. Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, VanVleet surpassed NBA legend Moses Malone for the most points by an undrafted player. VanVleet […] The post Fred VanVleet breaks multiple r...2021
  • • Raptors' Fred VanVleet scores 54 points, breaks NBA scoring record for an undrafted player in win over Magic
    VanVleet had never scored 40 points in an NBA game in his career...2021
  • • Browns activate Ja’Marcus Bradley for Monday’s game
    The Browns have activated wide receiver Ja’Marcus Bradley from their practice squad for Monday’s game against the Ravens. An undrafted player out of Louisiana-Lafayette, Bradley made his professional debut last week in Cleveland’s win over Tennessee. Bradley played one special teams snap and 11 offensive snaps, but was not targeted in the contest. Browns wide [more]...2020
  • • Injury Report: Essang Bassey to miss rest of 2020 with knee injury
    Bassey started three games for the Broncos this season after making the Broncos' roster as an undrafted player....2020
  • • Fred VanVleet reacts to his big payday with Raptors after signing $85M contract
    Fred VanVleet has agreed to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors on a four-year, $85 million deal. VanVleet, who was an undrafted player, will have a player option for the fourth year of his new massive contract. The Rockford, Illinois native took to Twitter to react to his payday, quote tweeting a tweet he sent out […] The post Fred VanVleet reacts to his big payday with Raptors after signing $...2020
  • • Ravens add QB Tyler Huntley to practice squad
    The Ravens have only two quarterbacks on their active roster: Lamar Jackson and Robert Griffin III. They’ll carry a third quarterback on their practice squad. Tyler Huntley, cut by the Ravens on Saturday, has joined the team’s practice squad. Signed as an undrafted player from Utah after the 2020 draft, Huntley was a member of [more]...2020
  • • Rockets’ Mike D’Antoni addresses Danuel House’s status after scary injury vs. Lakers
    Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni believes swingman Danuel House will be ready to go in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The 6-foot-6 undrafted player had to prematurely exit the Rockets’ second-round opener on Friday, after accidentally getting smacked in the face by teammate PJ Tucker in the third quarter. House […] The post Rockets’ Mike D’An...2020
  • • Kendrick Nunn reacts to adjusting to new role in Heat’s playoff rotation
    Kendrick Nunn started for the Miami Heat during the 2019-20 regular season and played awfully well for an undrafted player. The Chicago native started 67 games and averaged 15.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. However, after his positive COVID-19 test forced him to enter the Walt Disney bubble late, Nunn needed some time to […] The post Kendrick Nunn reacts to adjusting to new role in ...2020
  • • Being next Tony Romo will be difficult for Cowboys' undrafted rookies
    Cowboys' history is littered with undrafted player success stories, but they had the luxury of an offseason program and preseason games....2020

Undrafted Player stats and results

  • • Fred VanVleet breaks multiple records in 54-point explosion
    Fred VanVleet dropped a career-high 54 points in the Toronto Raptors 123-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The prolific guard not only bested himself, but he also broke several records along the way. Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, VanVleet surpassed NBA legend Moses Malone for the most points by an undrafted player. VanVleet […] The post Fred VanVleet breaks multiple r...2021
  • • Raptors' Fred VanVleet scores 54 points, breaks NBA scoring record for an undrafted player in win over Magic
    VanVleet had never scored 40 points in an NBA game in his career...2021
  • • Kendrick Nunn reacts to adjusting to new role in Heat’s playoff rotation
    Kendrick Nunn started for the Miami Heat during the 2019-20 regular season and played awfully well for an undrafted player. The Chicago native started 67 games and averaged 15.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. However, after his positive COVID-19 test forced him to enter the Walt Disney bubble late, Nunn needed some time to […] The post Kendrick Nunn reacts to adjusting to new role in ...2020
  • • With signing of RB Melvin Gordon, Broncos GM Elway likes his 'one-two punch'
    Having seen Phillip Lindsay become the first undrafted player in NFL history to start his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons, the Broncos have created interesting optics by signing former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon. In an offseason that began with rumors of a possible Lindsay extension, the Broncos gave Gordon an $8M-per-year deal that ranks sixth among running backs in t...2020
  • • Lions place QB Jeff Driskel on IR, sign Kyle Sloter
    The Detroit Lions are officially onto QBs 3 and 4 this season. Detroit on Saturday placed Jeff Driskel on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Driskel served as the team’s backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford and started three games before hurting his hamstring in Week 12. The result was Driskel being unable to start on Thanksgiving against the Chicago Bears. David Blough instead got the...2019
  • • Ask PFW: Mid-May roster assessments
    How many undrafted free agents will stick this year and who will contribute? J.C. Jackson seems solid, Trent Harris could strengthen the interior. Jason Bickel Bill Belichick’s Patriots have a history of keeping at least one undrafted rookie (often more than that) on the 53-man roster to open the season, a streak that dates back nearly a decade and a half. It’s come all over the depth chart and wi...2018
  • • View from Above: New England remains 'The Land of Opportunity'
    When it comes to name-calling, you can probably create your own descriptive phrases on what the New England Patriots have become in recent years. Winners?  Super Bowl Champions?  A dynastic team?  What about royal-pains-in-the-***?   You get the idea.  Not everyone who comes this way is appreciative of recent history.  As the saying goes, 'haters gonna hate.' But here's a trait you might not have ...2018
  • • Free Agent Forecast: QB, RB, Specialists
    The new NFL year begins Wednesday, March 14, and with it, the advent of 2018’s free agent marketplace. Leading up to that first day, we’ll examine the landscape from a Patriots perspective, continuing with a grouping of potentially important positions for New England: quarterback, running back, and specialists. PATRIOTS FREE AGENTS Rex Burkhead (RB), Dion Lewis (RB), Matthew Slater (special teams ...2018
  • Presser Points – Belichick: ‘I don’t think any of us are where we want to be’
    • Presser Points – Belichick: ‘I don’t think any of us are where we want to be’
    Patriots players had a couple days off over NFL’s opening weekend to ponder the disappointing Thursday night loss to the Chiefs. Bill Belichick, though, probably didn’t spend a lot of time pondering. The coach likely stayed quite busy breaking down the film, taking a scientific approach to all that went wrong and the little that went right. With the Saints, New England’s Week 2 opponent, not playi...2017
  • Presser Points - Belichick: 'I don't think any of us are where we want to be'
    • Presser Points - Belichick: 'I don't think any of us are where we want to be'
    Patriots players had a couple days off over NFL’s opening weekend to ponder the disappointing Thursday night loss to the Chiefs. Bill Belichick, though, probably didn’t spend a lot of time pondering. The coach likely stayed quite busy breaking down the film, taking a scientific approach to all that went wrong and the little that went right. With the Saints, New England’s Week 2 opponent, not playi...2017

Undrafted Player parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Ask PFW: Mid-May roster assessments
    2018
  • • View from Above: New England remains 'The Land of Opportunity'
    2018
  • • Free Agent Forecast: QB, RB, Specialists
    2018
  • • News Blitz 5/2: Patriots on a mission?
    2017
  • • Presser Points - Belichick: Atlanta's team speed stands out
    During Monday’s day-after-game conference call, Bill Belichick spent the bulk of his time continuing to praise his team and break down the 36-17 win over the Steelers that punched New England’s ticket to Houston for Super Bowl LI. A day later, the page has clearly been turned to preparations for the big game. Certainly some of that is the coaching staff beginning to break down Atlanta in all three...2017
  • • Six Years Later, Victor Cruz's Career Launch Still Shows Importance of Preseason
    2016
  • • Checking in on Every NFL Team's Best Undrafted Free Agent in Camp This Year
    2016
  • • Denver Broncos: Full Position Breakdown, Depth Chart Analysis at Defensive Line
    2016
  • • 7 Undrafted Players Who Could Make NFL Rosters in 2016
    2016
  • • Tom Brady gave C.J. Anderson advice that 'will stick' moments after loss
    In the moments after losing the AFC Championship, Tom Brady offered up encouraging words of his own to a former undrafted player....2016

Top Undrafted Player news

  • • Seth Curry Taking Advantage of Chance to Step Outside Brother Stephen's Shadow
    2015
  • • Connor Halliday, Redskins Undrafted Rookie QB, Reportedly Retires
    2015
  • • Tom Brady gave C.J. Anderson advice that 'will stick' moments after loss
    2016
  • • With Critics Poised to Pounce, Steph Curry to Experience True Test of Greatness
    2015
  • • Jamal Carter becomes latest undrafted player to make Broncos' roster
    Carter's play didn't surprise Head Coach Vance Joseph....2017
  • • Taking What's His: Chris Harris Jr.'s new reality
    Chris Harris Jr. has gone from an undrafted player to one of the league's lockdown corners — and that's not an easy transition....2016
  • • C.J. Wilson, Buccaneers CB, Will Step Away from NFL Following Fireworks Accident
    2015
  • • Presser Points - Belichick: 'I don't think any of us are where we want to be'
    2017
  • • A Potential Breakout Slugger For Yankees
    2020
  • • 20 days, 20 Broncos camp questions -- 7. Who could start a new undrafted streak?
    After 11 years, the Broncos' streak of having at least one undrafted player make the first post-preseason 53-man roster ended last year. Who could start a new streak?...2016
  • • Patriots Wrap Up: Pro Bowlers appreciate recognition
    2017
  • • Rockets’ Mike D’Antoni addresses Danuel House’s status after scary injury vs. Lakers
    2020
  • Presser Points: Belichick - 'They're good at everything'
    • Presser Points: Belichick - 'They're good at everything'
    The Patriots will practice for the final time on Friday before heading to Pittsburgh for their showdown with the Steelers for AFC supremacy. Bill Belichick continued his admiration of the Steelers during his press conference, explaining how he’s become more and more impressed as the week has progressed. “I’d say kind of the more I’ve watched the Steelers this week, the more impressed I am,” Belich...2017
  • • Donald Penn Re-Signs with Raiders: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016

Undrafted Player fantasy rankings and news

  • • Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 5: Flex, PPR Advice for Fringe Fantasy Football Stars
    2015
  • • Great Draft Class? Doesn't Matter: Rookies Rarely Have an Immediate Impact
    2015

Undrafted Player schedule, game

  • • Kendrick Nunn reacts to adjusting to new role in Heat’s playoff rotation
    2020
  • • Ask PFW: Mid-May roster assessments
    2018
  • • Free Agent Forecast: QB, RB, Specialists
    2018
  • • Patriots Wrap Up: Pro Bowlers appreciate recognition
    2017
  • • 2017 Patriots Training Camp Positional Preview: Hightower's return keys linebacking corps
    2017
  • • 2017 Patriots Training Camp Positional Preview: Versatility abounds in new-look backfield
    2017
  • • News Blitz 5/2: Patriots on a mission?
    2017
  • • Chris "Birdman" Andersen is a bird call expert
    Cleveland Cavaliers backup center Chris Andersen has appeared in 685 regular-season games, 73 playoff games and has an NBA championship to his name. Not too shabby of a career for an undrafted player (who was also the 1st-ever pick in the NBA Development League)....2016
  • • NFL1000: Rookie Review from Week 1
    2016
  • • NFL1000: Rookie Review Heading into 2016 Regular Season
    2016

Undrafted Player rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • Ask PFW: Mid-May roster assessments
    2018
  • • View from Above: New England remains 'The Land of Opportunity'
    2018
  • • Presser Points – Belichick: ‘I don’t think any of us are where we want to be’
    2017
  • • Presser Points - Belichick: 'I don't think any of us are where we want to be'
    2017
  • • Junior Galette: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Free Agent LB
    2015
  • • Undrafted NBA Free Agents 2015: Rumors and Predictions for Biggest Names
    2015
  • • NFL Rumors: Post-Draft Buzz on La'el Collins, Michael Floyd and More
    2015
  • • 2015 Undrafted Free Agents: List of Best Players Available After Day 3
    2015

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