Jets QB Adrian Martinez headlines UFL players who could make NFL rosters
Heading into the final week of preseason games, a number of UFL players have a shot to make NFL rosters. Here are five to keep an eye on.AUGUST 22
BREELAND SPEAKS
Former Ole Miss star Breeland Speaks embracing opportunity with Michigan Panthers
Former Ole Miss star Breeland Speaks is taking the USFL by storm. He explains why playing for the Michigan Panthers has been the perfect fit...JUNE 3, 2023
Chiefs defense again a let-down in 38-20 loss to Bills
The Kansas City Chiefs defense was once again abysmal in a 38-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night in a rematch of the AFC title gameOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Time up with Giants The Giants cut Speaks on Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact Speaks signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants back in January, previously having spent time on the Raiders' practice squad last season. With New York needing to make room for a slew of UDFA signings, Speaks will now have to look for another depth opportunity.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants waive DE Breeland Speaks The New York Giants have waived defensive end Breeland Speaks, who had signed a reserve/futures deal in January.
MAY 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Joins Giants The Giants signed Speaks to a reserve/future contract Thursday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact Speaks spent time with the Raiders' practice squad during the regular season, and he'll look to stand out in New York during the offseason. Since being selected by Kansas City with a 2018 second-round pick, knee injuries and a suspension have derailed Speaks' pro career thus far, making him a relatively low-risk, high-reward signing for the Giants.
JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with practice squad The Raiders signed Speaks to the practice squad Friday.
Impact A 2018 second-round pick, Speaks' career has been derailed by a knee injury and a suspension in December of 2019 for violating the league's substance abuse policy. His suspension is expected to be lifted following Week 4, so he could add depth at defensive end for the Raiders moving forward.
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cut by Kansas City The Chiefs waived Speaks on Sunday.
Impact The 24-year-old didn't see action in any regular season games after playing all 16 in 2018. Speaks dealt with knee issues and a suspension for the league's substance-abuse policy in 2019. He'll look to find a depth role elsewhere after he produced 24 tackles and 1.5 sacks in a promising rookie campaign in 2018.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs keep most of Super Bowl team intact on cut-down day
The Kansas City Chiefs are content to defend their Super Bowl title largely with the team that won itSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs camp notes: Breeland Speaks impressing, Pennel suspension, ticket plans Speaks, a former second-round pick by the Chiefs, hopes his improved workout regiment this offseason leads to better results on the field.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chiefs defensive line adding quality, underappreciated depth
Taco Charlton has been a bust on two different teamsAUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs' Thomas suspended by NFL; 2 trades made on cut day
Chiefs' Thomas suspended by NFL; 2 trades made on cut dayAUGUST 31, 2019
