Former Oregon cornerback Nikko Reed made the initial 53-man roster with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a league source.
The undrafted rookie, who was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, joined the rest of Oregon’s program-record 10 drafted players from this year in making the initial round of roster cuts on Tuesday. Reed was the only undrafted UO player from this year to make an initial 53-man roster.
Combined with seven players from the 2023 draft and four from 2022, there are now 22 former Ducks on active NFL rosters who played under Dan Lanning.
There were 20 players who finished their career at UO who were either released or waived on Tuesday, including 11 who were undrafted and waived.
Below are the breakdowns of former Oregon players on initial 53-man NFL rosters, those who were waived and released.
Initial 53-man rostersArizona Cardinals defensive lineman Jordan Burch, running back Trey Benson* (Florida State)Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Brandon DorlusCarolina Panthers outside linebacker DJ JohnsonChicago Bears linebacker Noah SewellCleveland Browns quarterback Dillon GabrielDallas Cowboys offensive linemen T.J. Bass, Ajani CorneliusDenver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, receiver Troy Franklin, offensive lineman Alex ForsythDetroit Lions offensive lineman Penei SewellGreen Bay Packers safety Evan WilliamsHouston Texans linebacker Jamal HillIndianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest BucknerJacksonville Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt, defensive lineman Arik ArmsteadKansas City linebacker Jeff BassaLas Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson, receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr.* (Tennessee)Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell, linebacker Troy Dye, cornerback Nikko ReedLos Angeles Rams tight end Terrance FergusonNew England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, cornerback D.J. James* (Auburn), safety Brenden Schooler* (Texas Tech)New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson, safety Ugo Amadi, quarterback Tyler Shough* (Texas Tech/Louisville), tight end Moliki Matavao* (UCLA)New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, safety Jevon HollandPittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Derrick HarmonSan Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James, cornerback Deommodore LenoirTampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving, receiver Tez JohnsonWashington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota, offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr.Waived:Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dontae ManningBuffalo Bills defensive lineman Casey RogersCleveland Browns receiver Chase CotaDallas Cowboys receiver Traeshon HoldenJacksonville Jaguars tight end Patrick Herbert, cornerback Jabbar MuhammadLas Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Treven Ma’ae* (Baylor)Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Trikweze Bridges* (Florida)Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Taki TaimaniNew England Patriots: linebacker Bradyn Swinson* (LSU)New York Giants defensive lineman Jordon RileyPittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Steven Jones, cornerback Kam AlexanderPhiladelphia Eagles defensive back Brandon JohnsonReleasedBaltimore Ravens cornerback Thomas Graham Jr.Chicago Bears running back Royce FreemanDenver Broncos offensive lineman Calvin ThrockmortonMiami Dolphins tight end Pharaoh BrownNew Orleans Saints offensive lineman Shane LemieuxWaived/injury designationChicago Bears safety Tysheem JohnsonReleased/Injured list with settlementAtlanta Falcons offensive lineman Jake HansonBuffalo Bills linebacker Justin HollinsHouston Texans receiver Johnny Johnson IIIReserve injuredCarolina Panthers defensive tackle Popo Aumavae
— James Crepea covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten.
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