Three NEPA natives secure roster spots on NFL teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Three Northeast Pennsylvania natives established spots on NFL rosters following the league-wide deadline for 53-man team cuts on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Quarterback Joe Fagnano earned a roster spot with the Baltimore Ravens after a strong preseason performance where he completed 74.7% of his passes. Tight end Gavin Bartholomew made the Minnesota Vikings roster after missing his entire 2025 rookie season due to a back injury. Domenic DeLuca was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad after completing his preseason appearances at inside linebacker. Meanwhile, tight end CJ Dippre remains on waivers after being released by the New England Patriots on Saturday. Dippre, who debuted for New England last season, is currently awaiting potential interest from other teams to determine his next destination.
- •Joe Fagnano secured a third-string quarterback position with the Baltimore Ravens.
- •Gavin Bartholomew earned a spot on the Minnesota Vikings after returning from a season-ending back injury.
- •Domenic DeLuca joined the Baltimore Ravens practice squad following the final preseason roster cuts.
- •CJ Dippre is currently on waivers after being released by the New England Patriots on Saturday.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Three NEPA natives make it on NFL rosters
"(WBRE/WYOU)— After the 53-man rosters were finalized on Sunday at 6:00 p.m., three NEPA natives were either on 53-man rosters or the 17-man practice squad, while one is still waiting to be claimed on waivers. Joe Fagnano (Baltimore Ravens), a Williamsport graduate; Gavin Bartholomew (Minnesota Vikings), a Blue Mountain graduate; and Domenic DeLuca (Baltimore Ravens), […]
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