Here’s an update on the ECU Alum working to make NFL rosters

by | Aug 28, 2024

Tuesday was the final cutdown for NFL teams to get to their 53-man roster.

Here’s an update on the ECU Alum we’ve been tracking as the NFL teams cut their rosters down to 53 on Tuesday.

Made the Team

Linval Joseph, Cowboys (signed free-agent deal)

Ja’Quan McMillian, Broncos

Waived (could be signed to practice squad)

Julius Wood, Cowboys

Isaiah Winstead, Jets

Jaylen Johnson, Chargers

Placed on Injured Reserve

Keaton Mitchell, Ravens (will miss at least first four games)

D’Ante Smith, Bengals (will miss 2024 season)

Suspended five games

Zay Jones, Cardinals

Also …

Cornell Powell, J.H. Rose (cut from Chiefs)

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