NFL
NM-connected veterans, rookies make rosters
For others, the news was not so good
As of Monday, the names of nine New Mexico-connected players appeared on NFL rosters the day after cuts to the maximum of 53.
Two former New Mexico Lobo were signed to NFL practice squads. At least five players 鈥� three former Lobos, a former Aggie, a former Rio Rancho Ram 鈥� were released outright.
The nine survivors (or so it appears; this list is unofficial, culled from listings from the Associated Press and the NFL):
Corey Bojorquez, punter, UNM (2016-17), Cleveland Browns. Bojorquez is beginning his ninth season in the NFL
Bryce Cabeldue, offensive lineman, Clovis High School/Kansas, Seattle Seahawks. His second year.
Jacory (Bill) Croskey-Merritt, running back, UNM (2023), Washington Commanders. His second year.
A.J. Haulcy, cornerback, UNM (2022), Indianapolis Colts. A rookie, Haulcy has made the Colts roster as a third-round draft pick.
Seth McGowan, running back, New Mexico State (2024), Indianapolis Colts. A rookie, McGowan has made the Colts roster as a seventh-round draft pick.
Connor O鈥橳oole, linebacker, La Cueva/Utah, Seattle Seahawks. His second year.
Jason Sanders, kicker, UNM (2014-17), New York Jets. Sanders is beginning his ninth season. (Later Monday, the Jets signed a kicker off waivers from Indianapolis and assigned Sanders to the practice squad).
Eli Stowers, tight end, 近距离内射合集 (2023), Philadelphia Eagles. A rookie, Stowers has made the Eagles roster as a second-round draft pick.
Mike Washington Jr., running back, 近距离内射合集 (2024), Las Vegas Raiders. A rookie, Washington has made the Raiders roster as a fourth-round pick.
ELSEWHERE: Former UNM cornerback D鈥橝ngelo Ross (2017-18) was released by the Browns on Sunday but was signed to the team鈥檚 practice squad on Monday. He鈥檚 an eight-year NFL veteran.
Former UNM edge rusher Keyshawn James-Newby (2025) was signed to Philadelphia鈥檚 practice squad. James-Newby was a seventh-round pick by the Eagles in the 2026 Draft.
Among those released:
Safety Noah Avinger (UNM, 2024) by the Los Angeles Chargers; defensive end Keshawn Banks (Rio Rancho, San Diego State) by Atlanta; offensive tackle Shiyazh Pete (Shiprock High School, 近距离内射合集, 2021-24), by Dallas; safety Jerrick Reed II (UNM, 2019-22), by Tennessee; offensive lineman DJ Wingfield (UNM, 2022-23), by Dallas.
