The New Orleans Saints are set to add another young wide receiver to their practice squad Wednesday afternoon. Per Saints News Network's John Hendrix, wideout and return specialist Jontre Kirklin has been signed to the team's practice squad.
The XFL is a great opportunity for players overlooked by NFL teams to get noticed. Through the early stages of the eight-team league's second reboot, here are five who could get a closer look by the NFL.
The Arizona Cardinals made a roster move on the practice squad that went unannounced Tuesday. It appeared on the NFL transaction list. The team released receiver Jontre Kirklin from the practice squad.
Background: Aug 21, 2022; Glendale, AZ, United States; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jontre Kirklin (31) catches a touchdown pass over Baltimore Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington (29) at State Farm Stadium.
Another successful LSU Pro Day is in the books as the Tigers showcased their diverse skill sets in front of all 32 NFL teams. An afternoon with quite a few surprises, namely from Swiss Army knife Jontre Kirklin, it was a productive day for the Bayou Bengals.
The Tigers depleted roster came out looking about as expected against Kansas State in the TaxAct Texas Bowl. From the opening kickoff to final snap, it was utter domination by the Wildcats on both ends of the ball, defeating the Tigers 42-20.
Jontre Kirklin’s last time playing quarterback was in 2016 as he helped Lutcher (La.) High School to a state championship. More than 5 years later, the LSU wide receiver will take his place behind center as the Tigers’ starting quarterback in the Texas Bowl vs.
LSU is gearing up to kick off its 2021 season opener against UCLA in the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. However, according to a report that broke right before kickoff, the Tigers will be without a pair of key offensive players.