Washington Huskies: Update on U-Dub rookies trying to make it in NFL
Andre Baccellia, Washington Huskies.
Free Agents
Some of these players were hurt by the league’s decision to cancel preseason games. They never got a chance to show what they could do against similar competition.
Wide receiver Andre Baccellia also signed with New England (after Kansas City cut him). However, he was waived and not brought back the Patriots practice squad. We will have to see if any other team picks him up. There is always room for someone who can run a 4.28 40-yard dash.
Undrafted free agent inside linebacker Brandon Wellington didn’t make the Indianapolis Colts. He wasn’t signed to the team’s practice squad either, leaving him a free agent. Expect Wellington to get a few calls as the season progresses.
Jared Hilbers was a versatile offensive lineman during his four seasons with the Washington Huskies. Signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent, they waived him over the weekend and didn’t sign him to their practice squad.
Bonus
Former Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker became the highest-paid safety in NFL history. He signed a four-year, $59M contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals last week.
So Jake Eason, Nick Harris, and Hunter Bryant have made NFL opening day rosters. We wish them the best in their NFL careers, while rest looking to make their way either on the practice squad or trying to find their way forward. Go Dawgs!