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Dec 13, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Former Wisconsin star Johnny Davis's reclamation project is underway

Owen Jury

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Sep 16, 2026

The 3 former Wisconsin Badgers most likely to get an NFL call-up off the practice squad

Owen Jury

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Sep 3, 2026

Former Wisconsin Badgers are landing on NFL practice squads: Full list

Mark Knight

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Aug 31, 2026

Wisconsin UDFA Tracker: What happened to all 12 Badgers after 53-man roster decisions

Mark Knight

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Aug 30, 2026

Aug 28, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (86) runs the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of a pre season game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

Falcons waive former Badger Vinny Anthony II, but there's still reason for optimism

Owen Jury

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Aug 30, 2026

Aug 15, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington (88) runs the ball as Los Angeles Rams cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (25) makes the tackle during the second half of the pre season game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Rams just did something that could signal Badger Nyzier Fourqurean made the cut

Mark Knight

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Aug 30, 2026

Aug 22, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (86) dives for extra yards against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rob Carter Jr. (39) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

The 3 most likely former Badger UDFAs to wind up on an NFL 53-man roster

Mark Knight

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Aug 29, 2026

Indianapolis Colts safety Austin Brown (31) walks on the field Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, during the game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Detroit Lions defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 25-16.

3 Wisconsin Badgers who disappeared in the final preseason game, and that's bad news

Mark Knight

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Aug 29, 2026

Bills defense coordinator Jim Leonhard talks to someone on the sidelines before practice at Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford on Aug. 13 2026.

Jim Leonhard's defensive expertise in the preseason is taking the NFL by storm

Owen Jury

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Aug 29, 2026

Aug 27, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Skyler Bell (13) looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Paul Longo's mistakes caused Wisconsin to miss out on next great NFL receiver

Owen Jury

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Aug 28, 2026

Jun 2, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Darryl Peterson III (59) during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former Badger Darryl Peterson III may have saved his NFL dream with huge final game

Mark Knight

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Aug 28, 2026

Aug 22, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (86) runs after a catch against Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens (38) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Tommy Rees comments on the Falcons WR battle feels ominous for Vinny Anthony II

Owen Jury

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Aug 27, 2026

Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) in action during the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

5 Former Wisconsin Badgers are on the bubble of NFL 53-man rosters

Mark Knight

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Aug 26, 2026

Aug 15, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington (88) runs the ball as Los Angeles Rams cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (25) makes the tackle during the second half of the pre season game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Former Badger Nyzier Fourqurean is on the bubble as 53-man Rams roster cut looms

Mark Knight

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Aug 26, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers tight end Lance Mason (86) runs the ball against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders linebacker Parker Hughes (9) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

The Big Ten just made it nearly impossible for Lance Mason to return to Wisconsin

Mark Knight

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Aug 25, 2026

Aug 15, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson (10) runs the ball as Los Angeles Rams linebacker Darryl Peterson III (59) makes the tackle during the first half of the pre season at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Wisconsin UDFA Tracker: How all 12 Badgers fared in NFL Preseason Week 2

Mark Knight

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Aug 23, 2026

Aug 22, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (86) runs after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Vinny Anthony II has all but secured himself a roster spot for the Falcons

Owen Jury

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Aug 23, 2026

May 21, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive lineman Ben Barten (68) participates in a drill during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Former Badger Ben Barten has had a wild waiver wire ride to start his NFL career

Mark Knight

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Aug 20, 2026

May 8, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins edge Mason Reiger (90) speaks to reporters during rookie minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Mason Reiger's promising NFL start takes frustrating turn after latest Dolphins update

Mark Knight

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Aug 19, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) reacts to a touchdown by Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jayden Ballard, left, during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Falcons expert calls Vinny Anthony II a hidden gem and Badger fans aren’t surprised

Mark Knight

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Aug 18, 2026

Bills fullback Jackson Acker pulls in a pass in the back of the end zone during day four of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University Monday, August 3, 2026 in Pittsford.

Buffalo Bills cut former Badger Jackson Acker in stunning reversal of direction

Mark Knight

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Aug 17, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) tackles Wisconsin Badgers tight end Lance Mason (86) during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Former Badger Lance Mason quickly finds new home after getting cut by the Seahawks

Mark Knight

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Aug 17, 2026

Aug 03, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) participates in a practice session at Training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Former Badger Nick Herbig gets emotional talking about Keeanu Benton’s historic payday

Mark Knight

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Aug 16, 2026

Aug 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins edge Mason Reiger (90) works during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Wisconsin has 12 NFL UDFAs. Here's how each performed in preseason Week 1

Mark Knight

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Aug 15, 2026

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball for a touchdown during a preseason opening game between the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

4 thoughts from 4 different NFL Badgers 2026 preseason debut

Owen Jury

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Aug 14, 2026

Wisconsin wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) scores a touchdown during the first quarter of their game against Illinois Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin

Vinny Anthony II is proving that he is more than just a gadget guy in Falcons camp

Owen Jury

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Aug 12, 2026

Nov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) during the game against the Washington Huskies at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Former Badger Ricardo Hallman is finally getting his NFL chance

Mark Knight

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Aug 8, 2026

Wisconsin linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) celebrates his fumble recovery during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wisconsin beat Minnesota 28-14.

What the NFL Hall of Fame Game revealed about 3 former Wisconsin Badgers

Owen Jury

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Aug 7, 2026

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