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Dec 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

15 Former BYU Players Make 53-Man NFL Rosters

Tuesday was cut day in the NFL. NFL teams were forced to trim their rosters down to 53 by Tuesday afternoon. 15 former BYU players survived the cuts and will be

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Dec 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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15 Former BYU Players Make 53-Man NFL Rosters

Tuesday was cut day in the NFL. NFL teams were forced to trim their rosters down to 53 by Tuesday afternoon. 15 former BYU players survived the cuts and will be

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Aug 18, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson (4) passes the ball in the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High.
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Zach Wilson Accounts for Three Touchdowns, Leads Broncos to Preseason Win

After Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham took the first drive in the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, Zach Wilson took over and played the rest of

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Aug 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson (4) hands the ball off to Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (37) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Zach Wilson Expected to Play Most of the Game in Broncos Preseason Finale

Earlier this week, the Denver Broncos named rookie Bo Nix as their starting quarterback. Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, who was traded from the Jets to the

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Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) passes against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Former BYU QB Jaren Hall to Start for Minnesota Vikings in Final Preseason Game

On Thursday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that former BYU quarterback Jaren Hall will start for the Minnesota Vikings in their final p

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Aug 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) throws the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
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Jaren Hall Tosses a Pair of Touchdowns in Vikings Preseason Win Over Browns

On Saturday, former BYU quarterback Jaren Hall tossed a pair of touchdowns and finished with a perfect passer rating against the Cleveland Browns. Hall was 4/5

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May 28, 2024; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) runs a drill during OTAs at the team training facility at California Lutheran University.
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Puka Nacua is Reportedly 'Week to Week' After Suffering an Injury in Training Camp

Former BYU standout wide receiver Puka Nacua has become a household name in the NFL after a record-breaking rookie campaign. NFL fans might have to wait a few w

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Jul 30, 2024; Paris, France; United States player Jimmer Fredette (5) shoots against Serbia in the men’s pool basketball 3x3 game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at La Concorde 1. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
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How to Watch Jimmer Fredette and USA 3x3 vs Lithuania and Latvia on Thursday

It's been a long two days for the men's USA 3x3 team, now in last place in pool play, with two losses coming at the hands of first Serbia (Tuesday) and now Pola

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Jul 30, 2024; Paris, France; United States men’s basketball 3x3 team poses before the pool game against Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at La Concorde 1. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
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How to Watch Jimmer Fredette and USA 3x3 vs Poland on Wednesday

Yesterday, Team USA suffered a tough loss (22-14) at the hands of Serbia. Serbia is currently ranked the world's number-one team and won bronze at the Tokyo Oly

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Apr 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA; U.S. Olympic athlete Jimmer Fredette poses for a photo at the Team USA Media Summit at Mariott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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How to Watch Jimmer Fredette and Team USA in 3x3 Basketball This Afternoon

The USA men’s 3x3 basketball team, featuring Jimmer Fredette, Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox, and Dylan Travis, is set to play its first game vs Serbia this aftern

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May 21, 2024, Thousand Oaks, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University.
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Puka Nacua Named to the NFL Top 100

On Monday, former BYU standout Puka Nacua was named to the NFL Top 100, honoring the top 100 current NFL players. Nacua came in at no. 33 after a record-breakin

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Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2) and cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Ford Field.
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Puka Nacua Named One of the Top NFL Players Under 25

The football season is fast approaching. Coming off a record-setting rookie campaign, former BYU star wide receiver Puka Nacua has become a household name in NF

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Apr 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA; U.S. Olympic athlete Jimmer Fredette poses for a photo at the Team USA Media Summit at Mariott Marquis.
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How to Watch BYU Athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics started on Saturday. Eight former BYU athletes will represent the USA at the Paris Olympics, and another former BYU athlete will represent Ca

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Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars punter Ryan Rehkow (24) punts the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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Former BYU Punter Ryan Rehkow Signs with the Cincinnati Bengals

Former BYU punter Ryan Rehkow was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday. Rehkow will participate in training camp in Cincinnati where he will compete to ea

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Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78) against Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Myles Cole (6) in there first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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Former BYU Tackle Kingsley Suamataia Reportedly Getting First-Team Reps in Kansas City

Back in April, former BYU left tackle Kingsley Suamataia was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the NFL Draft. Suamataia, who transferred

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U.S. Olympic athlete Jimmer Fredette poses for a photo at the Team USA Media Summit
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Nine BYU Athletes to Represent USA in the Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics start this week. Eight former athletes will represent the USA at the Paris Olympics, and another former BYU athlete will represent Canada. He

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New Orleans Saints Taysom Hill
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Saints Quarterback Derek Carr Calls Taysom Hill a Hall of Famer

On Wednesday, Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr joined the Pardon My Take podcast. In the podcast, he discussed former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill and his

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Kedon Slovis Selected by D.C. Defenders in UFL Draft

On Wednesday, former BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis was selected by the D.C. Defenders in second round of the UFL draft. The UFL has eight total teams, so Slovis

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Apr 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA; U.S. Olympic athlete Jimmer Fredette poses for a photo at the Team USA Media Summit at Mariott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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Jimmer Takes Home MVP and Championship Trophies at 3x3 Quebec Challenger

Jimmer Fredette's impressive performance led Miami (USA) to a championship win at the FIBA 3x3 Quebec Challenger on June 28-29, 2024. The team was undefeated in

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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) during overtime in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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22 Former BYU Football Players are Currently on NFL Rosters

Ever since Kalani Sitake was hired in 2016, he has emphasized the importance of getting his players to the NFL. For the most part, he's been very successul in t

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Jun 2, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Daniel Schneemann (10) hits an RBI double during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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Former BYU Baseball Star Daniel Schneemann Makes History in MLB Debut

Six years after starting his professional baseball career, former BYU baseball standout Daniel Schneemann made his MLB debut on June 2, 2024 for the Cleveland G

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Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) drops back to attempt a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Zach Wilson will Wear a New Jersey Number with the Denver Broncos

New Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson will wear a new jersey number in his first year in Denver. In his first practice as a Bronco, Wilson wore a no. 4 jer

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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson tries to elude the pressure of Miami Dolphins defensive tackle
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Zach Wilson and the Denver Broncos to Face the Jets in Week Four of NFL Season

On Wednesday night, the NFL unveiled the 2024 schedule. Former BYU star Zach Wilson, who was traded to the Denver Broncos in April, will travel back to New York

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Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Kedon Slovis (10) passes the ball
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Five BYU Football Players Ink Free Agent Deals

On Saturday, five BYU football players signed as undrafted free agents following the NFL Draft. Quarterback Kedon Slovis signed with the Indianapolis Colts, run

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Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78)
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The Kansas City Chiefs Select BYU Offensive Tackle Kingsley Suamataia in the Second Round of the NFL Draft

On Friday, BYU starting left tackle Kingsley Suamataia was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the NFL Draft. Suamataia, who transferred t

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Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Brigham Young offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (OL65) talks
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ESPN Ranks Kingsley Suamataia and Kedon Slovis as Some of the Best NFL Prospects Available at Their Positions

On Friday night, the second round of the NFL Draft kicks off in Detroit. Three BYU players were invited to the NFL Combine, and therefore, are candidates to be

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