The NFL roster cut-downs have been completed and we now know which former Orange have secured spots on either the 53 man roster, or practice squads to start the 2025 season. Here’s the list we’ll be tracking this season:
Arizona Cardinals: Garrett Williams
Williams should see be in line to start in Arizona’s secondary.
Atlanta Falcons: Matthew Bergeron
Bergeron is anticipated to start for the Falcons.
Cleveland Browns: Andre Szmyt
Szmyt takes the job from veteran Dustin Hopkins after a perfect pre-season.
Dallas Cowboys: Justin Barron and Alijah Clark
Both Orange defenders will start on the practice squad in Dallas.
Detroit Lions: Jackson Meeks
Meeks had an outstanding pre-season and will be on the Lions practice squad to start 2025
Indianapolis Colts: Zaire Franklin and Max Mang
Franklin should be in the starting line-up for the Colts in week one and Mang stays in Indy as their international player on the practice squad.
Jacksonville Jaguars: LeQuint Allen
Allen will be on the Jaguars opening week roster where he’s expected to see action on special teams and 3rd down situations.
LA Chargers: Oronde Gadsden and Marlowe Wax
Wax battles from his undrafted free agent status to breaking camp on the Chargers roster. Gadsden will be
Miami Dolphins: Iffy Melifonwu and Isaiah Johnson
Miami starts the season with two former Orange in their secondary.
New England Patriots: Tommy DeVito
DeVito was waived by the Giants but he lands in New England behind Drake Maye and Josh Dobbs
New Orleans Saints: Fadil Diggs
Diggs will stay in New Orleans on the practice squad.
New York Jets: Andre Cisco
Cisco will be a starting safety in his first season back home in NY.
Philadelphia Eagles: Kyle McCord
McCord was released after the Sam Howell acquisition but he clears waivers and returns to Philly’s practice squad.
Seattle Seahawks: Courtney Jackson
Jackson was cut by Denver but lands in Seattle on the practice squad.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Riley Dixon and Sean Tucker
Tucker will be a backup to Bucky Irving while Dixon is going to be launching cannonballs from his right foot in Tampa.
We’ll keep you updated on these players as the NFL season progresses.
