Matt Veldman

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

Veldman has been released from the Jags as of yesterday.

[devin45k]

I saw that on twitter. It is a bummer but just a bump in the road. Hopefully he gets a shot elsewhere, especially with his size.

[bri-dog]

I coach Bradley making an early statement that he doesn't play favorites???:hide:

[A1pigskin]

I hope he gets picked up by another team.

[sambini]

Good luck Matt+++

[TAILG8R]

Lions add Matt Veldman (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/17/lions-add-matt-veldman/)

[Bisonator98]

Lions add Matt Veldman (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/17/lions-add-matt-veldman/)

Good luck Matt!

[bruinbison]

".....Veldman had 26 catches for 331 yards and three touchdowns as a senior at NDSU in 2011.

He joins Brandon Pettigrew, Tony Scheffler, Michael Williams (rookie - Alabama - 7th rd pick), and
Joseph Fauria (rookie - UCLA - UFA) at the position on the Lions roster.

The Lions released tight end Dominique Curry to make room for Veldman on the 90-man roster."

http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/06/17/source-lions-sign-te-matt-veldman/

Brandon Pettigrew - 59 receptions - 567 yards - 9.6 yds/re - 3 tds
Tony Scheffler 42 receptions - 504 yds - 12 yds/re - 1 TD

[BisonEngrGirl]

".....Veldman had 26 catches for 331 yards and three touchdowns as a senior at NDSU in 2011.

He joins Brandon Pettigrew, Tony Scheffler, Michael Williams (rookie - Alabama - 7th rd pick), and
Joseph Fauria (rookie - UCLA - UFA) at the position on the Lions roster.

The Lions released tight end Dominique Curry to make room for Veldman on the 90-man roster."

http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/06/17/source-lions-sign-te-matt-veldman/

Brandon Pettigrew - 59 receptions - 567 yards - 9.6 yds/re - 3 tds
Tony Scheffler 42 receptions - 504 yds - 12 yds/re - 1 TD

Ya!! Good luck Matt!

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[moosbah]

I'm a Lions fan and am jacked that Matt is recently signed. Hopefully he can get on the field. Tough competition from Scheffler and Pettigrew though. If he can catch the ball consistently, he'll play, as Pettigrew is prone to the drops and the coaches were frustrated with him all year in 2012.

[Bison 4 Life]

I figured he'd catch on. Can't teach 6' 7"

[KSBisonFan]

Some comments about Veldman from Lions camp:


The tight end cuts might be the most intriguing. Williams is a blocking tight end. He was drafted with the idea that he'd replace Will Heller as the third tight end and H-back. But in camp thus far, the Lions have been using fullbacks Montell Owens and Shaun Chapas in two-back sets more than an H-back.
The team also signed 6-7 Joseph Fauria from UCLA immediately after the draft, and brought in Matt Veldman, a diversely skilled player who spent last season injured with Jacksonville.
Those two, plus returning starters Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler, give them conceivably four tight ends who could contribute this season. Veldman and Williams seem to be long-shots at this point, but what happens if Scheffler, who is in the last year of his contract, scuffles in the exhibition games?

[moosbah]

Due to a training camp injury and good depth at the TE position, Matt Veldman was released from the Lions today.

[1bizon1]

Can we re-sign him?! ;)

[THEsocalledfan]

You'd think the Vike's could use him. Hope they'd give him a look.

Injuries, suck. I really think Veldman had the body for the nfl, but that darn injury bug.....

[moosbah]

He's two for two at getting hurt at the worst possible time.

I'm thinking he should start browsing north of the border.

[Bisonator98]

You'd think the Vike's could use him. Hope they'd give him a look.

Injuries, suck. I really think Veldman had the body for the nfl, but that darn injury bug.....

Vikes are pretty solid at TE with Rudolph and Carlson.

Hate to see a guy lose his shot due to injury!

[bruinbison]

•TE Matt Veldman also joins the team, taking one of two open spots on the practice squad (Tampa Bay)

http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Underwood-Returns-to-Bucs-WR-Corps/e14f9a26-6a27-4b73-b65b-b6f11f254c52

[HerdBot]

•TE Matt Veldman also joins the team, taking one of two open spots on the practice squad (Tampa Bay)

http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Underwood-Returns-to-Bucs-WR-Corps/e14f9a26-6a27-4b73-b65b-b6f11f254c52

they only have 1 active tight end, 2 on injured reserved, and veldman

[Rynomite]

I'm a Lions fan and am jacked that Matt is recently signed. Hopefully he can get on the field. Tough competition from Scheffler and Pettigrew though. If he can catch the ball consistently, he'll play, as Pettigrew is prone to the drops and the coaches were frustrated with him all year in 2012.

Good for Matt for signing with the Lions. That team Is. Impressive. Wow!

[SamsRams]

Good for Matt for signing with the Lions. That team Is. Impressive. Wow!


Not as impressed with him signing with the Bucs?

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Good for Matt for signing with the Lions. That team Is. Impressive. Wow!

he's with the Tampa Bay Bucs on the practice squad

[Rynomite]

Not as impressed with him signing with the Bucs?

Glad the at-home drinkers are out in full force tonight! It was a joke.

[1998braves64]

Good for Matt for signing with the Lions. That team Is. Impressive. Wow!
Better read thread again he was cut from Lions and signed to be on Buccaneers practice squad.
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[1998braves64]

Sorry didn't get to end on my phone.
:D
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[THEsocalledfan]

Better read thread again he was cut from Lions and signed to be on Buccaneers practice squad.
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Just to refresh my memory, isn't there a maximum number of years of NFL experience after which you cannot be on a practice squad? I was thinking Veldman is likely nearing that?

Edit, here is a nice post:

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/8/31/4677982/nfl-practice-squad-salary-rules-eligibility

He has to be near the end of eligibility as hasn't he had some active roster games last year?; let's hope he makes an active roster next year, or better yet, gets promoted this year.

[moosbah]

C a n a d a.

[JSUBison]

C a n a d a.

Maybe he can make the team Bo Levi Mitchell is on. The healing can then begin for all of us.

[56BISON73]

C a n a d a.

He plays hockey?:biggrin:

[bruinbison]

Unusual times in Tampa Bay......

Bucs release Josh Freeman

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-release-josh-freeman/2145273

Dominik, Schiano share blame for Freeman debacle

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/dominik-schiano-share-blame-for-freeman-debacle/2145342

And a little more on Matt Veldman:

"The Bucs on Wednesday also added tight end Matt Veldman to the practice squad. Veldman, who has good size at 6-foot-7 and 255 pounds, played at I-AA power North Dakota State and spent last year on injured reserve with the Jaguars. He spent the preseason with the Lions and was among their final cuts. The Bucs are extremely limited at tight end, with Tom Crabtree still limited by an ankle injury and Luke Stocker and Nate Byham recently placed on injured reserve."

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/bucs-bring-back-underwood-to-bolster-wr-corps/2145032

[BisonAccountant44]

Looks like Matt is getting a shot in Detroit!

https://twitter.com/MattGVeldman

http://instagram.com/p/iNQXKWgnye/ (http://instagram.com/p/iNQXKWgnye/)

[A1pigskin]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!

[Herd890]

Congrats to Matt and rep Bison Nation well! Had the chance to talk to him in Frisco last year at 3rd base for a while. We both had several Zimas but seemed like a great guy.

[jimmyptubas]

Yes, I too talked to him in Frisco last year...hoping he helps lions secure the division.

[Da_Bizon]

According to the end of this article, he's on the 53 man roster in Detroit:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10195567/carlin-isles-us-rugby-player-signed-detroit-lions-practice-squad

[THEsocalledfan]

According to the end of this article, he's on the 53 man roster in Detroit:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10195567/carlin-isles-us-rugby-player-signed-detroit-lions-practice-squad

He has to love the pay jump, even if for only one week. Congrats, Matt. Now, have a big game and make that roster next year from the start!

[Bison 4 Life]

He has to love the pay jump, even if for only one week. Congrats, Matt. Now, have a big game and make that roster next year from the start!

He's also paid for 3 weeks no matter what

[THEsocalledfan]

He's also paid for 3 weeks no matter what

Even better!

[A1pigskin]

This was on the news a day or two ago.

[WFBisonFan]

This was on the news a day or two ago.

Not that he was activated to play though.

[gotts]

Saw Veldman on a punt return for Detroit, haven't watched the game too much. Has he played any offensive snaps?

[Bison 4 Life]

Saw Veldman on a punt return for Detroit, haven't watched the game too much. Has he played any offensive snaps?

I don't think so. His sleeve was almost ripped completely off so he's getting some action.

[SamsRams]

Cut by Lions today

[JustinTyem]

Cut by Lions today
Well that sucks

[imabison]

Well that sucks

Just throwing this out, but as much as it sucks for him to be cut, isn't now a good time to be cut?? all the teams should still be out looking.

Maybe I am wrong.

[El_Chapo]

Vikings for the win (vikings exec is from Veldmans hometown)

[thebigund]

Just throwing this out, but as much as it sucks for him to be cut, isn't now a good time to be cut?? all the teams should still be out looking.

Maybe I am wrong.

They drafted two more TEs. Ran out of room. He'll have a better chance elsewhere.

[MNLonghorn10]

never thought of Veldman when they drafted Ebron. Hope he catches on soon. Cant teach his size.

[SamsRams]

never thought of Veldman when they drafted Ebron. Hope he catches on soon. Cant teach his size.

First thing I thought of along with when the 49ers drafted another safety.

[BisonFan02]

First thing I thought of along with when the 49ers drafted another safety.

Ditto....I was thinking the exact same thing.

[Bisonator98]

How about Miami? :biggrin:

[A1pigskin]

How about Miami? :biggrin:

Jensen to Veldman.

[SoCalBison]

Jensen to Veldman.

Off a key block by Turner.

[BisonNation11]

Off a key block by Turner.

I can see it now. Veldman lined up at the end of the left side of the line. Jensen takes the snap, play action roll out to the right behind a pulling Turner at LG. Sets up and hits Veldman on a 10 yard crossing route for the TD.

[stevdock]

So you guys are starting to imply that NDSU can beat NFL teams ;)

[Bison"FANatic"]

So you guys are starting to imply that NDSU can beat NFL teams ;)

Did you see the Vikings last year?????? ;);):D

[thundarsdaddy]

So you guys are starting to imply that NDSU can beat NFL teams ;)

Yes, but beating the Vikings shouldnt count anyway!

[El_Chapo]

Veldman is back in NFL. Redskins with Shep. Congrats Matty V !!

[HerdBoy]

http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Tight-End-Matt-Veldman-Im-An-All-Around-Player/ddf5fa1d-b017-421c-8998-60b769f6d377


http://www.redskins.com/media-gallery/videos/Veldman-On-What-He-Brings-To-Redskins/34f7f087-05ba-4ea6-88da-69794a39da58

[devin45k]

When playing at NDSU, I thought he could have done more with his size. I would have said "you are crazy," if you said that he would ever play in an NFL game. I was totally wrong....these NFL teams obviously see some potential in him to keep getting these opportunities.