Thirteen former Louisville players secure roster spots in NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:58 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Following the league-wide roster deadline on Sunday, 13 former Louisville Cardinals players secured positions on NFL 53-man rosters. Wide receiver Chris Bell, drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round, made the active roster after being activated from the non-football injury list. Other former Cardinals players to make squads include quarterback Lamar Jackson with the Baltimore Ravens, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins with the Houston Texans, and outside linebacker Yaya Diaby with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Additionally, players such as Bryan Hudson and Wesley Bailey earned roster spots after competing for backup and depth roles during the preseason. While several former Louisville players remain on active rosters, other athletes like Storm Duck and Isac Guerendo were assigned to reserve or injury lists.
- •Chris Bell joined the Miami Dolphins active roster following injury rehabilitation.
- •Lamar Jackson begins his ninth NFL season with the Baltimore Ravens.
- •Sheldon Rankins enters the season on a two-year contract with the Houston Texans.
- •Bryan Hudson earned a backup center position with the New York Giants.
- 11:58 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Bell among 13 ex-Louisville players to make NFL 53-man rosters
"After being activated off the non-football injury list, Chris Bell is one of 13 former Louisville Cardinals players to make an NFL 53-man roster.
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