Updates on Cyclones in the NFL

[CyFan61]

Not a good week or so for Cyclones in the NFL. Lots of former ISU'ers were released either today or recently:

TE Collin Franklin, from Tampa Bay
OL Hayworth Hicks, from Indianapolis
QB Seneca Wallace, from Cleveland
DB David Sims, from Cleveland
QB Sage Rosenfels, from Minnesota

So, I'm wondering how many Cyclones are still active and on rosters in the NFL? Here's who I can think of off the top of my head:

Tim Dobbins, LB with Houston
Kelechi Osemele, OL with Baltimore
Ahtyba Rubin, DL with Cleveland
Leonard Johnson, DB with Tampa Bay

Probably missing somebody obvious here. EDIT: Thanks for LJ, I knew I was forgetting at least one (and maybe more).

 

[tim_redd]

Did LJ get cut?

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Leonard Johnson is still at Tampa Bay w/ a 3-yr contract:

Leonard Johnson Contract, Salaries, and Transactions

 

[InCytful]

We will see if LJ lands there after the rosters are reduced today. I hope so. I think Sage or Seneca could get picked up by someone, but both have been in the league for a while so hard to say. I was really pulling for Franklin to land a spot this year.

 

[BuffettClone]

NFL was kinda rough on the old Clones today

 

[Judoka]

Sims surprises me. I think he'll end up on a practice squad somewhere at least.

 

[bballisu11]

Tyrone McKenzie made the Vikings roster

 

[isuno1fan]

The expectation is LJ will get cut.

I read this online a couple hours ago. Will see if I can find the link.

 

[Dr.bannedman]

Sims to Philly

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Sims to Philly

Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl
Eagles acquire S David Sims from Cleveland for a conditional draft pick in 2013.

 

[Mr Janny]

Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl
Eagles acquire S David Sims from Cleveland for a conditional draft pick in 2013.

good for him. way better situation than Cleveland

 

[mj4cy]

Really surprised about Sage. He has had great numbers in the preseason.

 

[BBHMagic]

Really surprised about Sage. He has had great numbers in the preseason.

For a team that is against having good quarterbacks that is a bad thing so don't be surprised he was cut.

 

[Mr Janny]

Really surprised about Sage. He has had great numbers in the preseason.

I wouldn't call them "great". He played decent in garbage time against 3rd teamers in two games, but looked awful against Buffalo. What it all boils down to is age and cost. He has too much of both. I'm sure he'll get picked up by someone, but if not, it was a good career

 

[azepp]

Philly cut Julian Vandevelde to make room for Sims.

 

[Cyclonetrombone]

Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl
Eagles acquire S David Sims from Cleveland for a conditional draft pick in 2013.

They released Julian Vanderveld *Former Hawk* to make room for him so this is a net neutral cfb iowa players result

 

[NobodyBeatsCy]

Cleveland Browns trade safety David Sims to Philadelphia Eagles | cleveland.com

To make room on the roster, guard Julian Vandervelde was released.

A Cyclone for a Hawk - a great trade-off!

 

[cyatheart]

Really glad David is going to get his shot. David was a damn good football player and a guy I thought could play in the NFL. Shows how hard it is to make an NFL roster.

Hopefully he hangs on in Philly and has a long and healthy career.

 

[NobodyBeatsCy]

Really glad David is going to get his shot. David was a damn good football player and a guy I thought could play in the NFL. Shows how hard it is to make an NFL roster.

Hopefully he hangs on in Philly and has a long and healthy career.

Another great reason to be an Eagles Fan!!!

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

He must have redshirted his first year after college...

Glad he's got another opportunity too.