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Las Vegas Raiders News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 30

Raiders Sign Former Pitt CB to Practice Squad

PITTSBURGH -- The Las Vegas Raiders signed former Pitt Panthers starting cornerback M.J. Devonshire to their practice squad, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 30

Las Vegas Raiders show that one of their rookies just isn't ready yet for the NFL

The Las Vegas Raiders are still not done shuffling around their roster, for both the 53-man and the 16-man practice squad. They need to find the right group of players that fits how they want to play in 2024, and the initial 53-man roster was just not it. And, that's how it goes most of the time, if not every time.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 29

Las Vegas Raiders release rookie they just drafted to make room for an undrafted rookie

The Las Vegas Raiders made some moves to get to their initial 53-man roster that not many saw coming. I know I didn't, just based on the predictions I laid out prior to the event.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28

Raiders waive 2023 third-round pick Byron Young

The Raiders moved on from a recent draft pick Wednesday. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the team has waived 2023 third-round defensive tackle Byron Young. The team also signed cornerback Darnay Holmes, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 28

Raiders Release Former Pitt CB

PITTSBURGH -- The Las Vegas Raiders cut former Pitt Panthers starting cornerback M.J. Devonshire, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The Raiders selected Pitt Panthers cornerback M.J.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 28

Raiders Waive DT Byron Young, CB M.J. Devonshire

Earlier today, we had acknowledged the fact that the Las Vegas Raiders' 2024 draft class HAD all made the initial 53-man roster. With an ever-changing landscape that is the National Football League, that narrative did not hold up.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / August 26

M.J. Devonshire Expected to Make Raiders 53-Man Roster

It’s perhaps the most dreaded day in the NFL season as all 32 teams are forced to cut their active rosters to just 53 players, with hundreds and hundreds of cuts expected, but M.J.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 12

Raiders Must Stay the Course With Young DBs in Preseason

The Las Vegas Raiders will look to bounce back and win their next preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. The Raiders are back at home for the first time since January.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 9

Everything Las Vegas Raiders CB MJ Devonshire Said From Training Camp

COSTA MESA, Cal.—The Las Vegas Raiders invaded Costa Mesa, California, and even though the local NFL teams prevented tens of thousands of fans from attending, the Silver and Black marched on.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / August 7

Watch: Former Pitt CB M.J. Devonshire Makes Big Play in Camp

M.J. Devonshire hasn’t spent much time at the professional level, but he’s certainly making an impact during that time with the Las Vegas Raiders. Devonshire — a 5-foot-11, 190-pound cornerback from Aliquippa, Pa.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 19

Former Pitt DB Praises Cornerbacks Coach Archie Collins

PITTSBURGH -- Former Pitt Panthers defensive back M.J. Devonshire had a great collegiate career and has one man in particular to give thanks to in secondary/cornerbacks coach Archie Collins.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / May 29

Two Former Pitt Panthers Named 2024 NFL Draft Sleepers

There were three Pitt Panthers selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, but there are two that stand out to USA Today as sleepers. Matt Goncalves was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the draft, but Bub Means and M.J.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / May 10

M.J. Devonshire, Bub Means Sign NFL Rookie Contracts

It’s the dream of just about every college football player to make it to the NFL, and while draft night is the exciting part, it’s not official until the pen hits the paper.

EXCLUSIVE: Pitt Coach Pat Narduzzi Talks Raiders' M.J. Devonshire's Playmaking

The Las Vegas Raiders gained a heck of a cornerback in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft with former Pitt defensive back M.J. Devonshire. One of the main reasons Devonshire, the 2023 Jim Thorpe Award winner, was so successful in college, was because of the great defensive mind of his coach, Pat Narduzzi.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 6

EXCLUSIVE: CB M.J. Devonshire Looking Forward to Facing Raiders' Best in Practice

Las Vegas Raiders seventh-round pick cornerback M.J. Devonshire is going to be thrown into the fire rather quickly when he goes up against a talented Raiders wide receiver room.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 4

EXCLUSIVE: Raiders' M.J. Devonshire Talks About His Love for Special Teams

Cornerback M.J. Devonshire is not only joining the Las Vegas Raiders as a promising secondary piece, but he could be a weapon on special teams as well.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 3

M.J. Devonshire Looking Forward to Playing Behind Raiders' Front Seven

Las Vegas Raiders seventh-round pick cornerback M.J. Devonshire was arguably the club's biggest steal of the 2024 NFL Draft. Both parties are excited for what's to come from the former Pitt cornerback, as he is a perfect fit for Las Vegas' defensive backfield.

College Football News / 49ers Webzone / April 22, 2024

49ers held private workout for Pittsburgh CB M.J. Devonshire

According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the San Francisco 49ers were among the teams that conducted a private workout for former Pittsburgh cornerback MJ Devonshire, who also had experience as a returner on special teams.

College Football News / Steelers Now / April 1, 2024

Pittsburgh Native M.J. Devonshire Shines in Pre-Draft Process

M.J. Devonshire returned home in 2021 after two seasons with Kentucky, and after three seasons with Pitt, he is in prime position for an NFL team to pick in the upcoming draft in April.

Steelers Could Keep Another Pitt Player in Pittsburgh in M.J. Devonshire

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be hosting former Pitt and Aliquippa cornerback M.J. Devonshire on a pre-draft visit, he told Steelers Now at Pitt’s pro day on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 28, 2024

Could Steelers select two former Pitt stars in 2024 NFL Draft?

The Steelers still have a few holes on offense and defense following the first few waves of free agency. Could they fill a couple of them with former Pitt Panthers?

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Steelers Schedule Pre-Draft Visit with Pitt CB M.J. Devonshire

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be hosting former Pitt and Aliquippa cornerback M.J. Devonshire on a pre-draft visit, he told Steelers Now at Pitt’s pro day on Wednesday.

College Football News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / February 29, 2024

Devonshire looking to be himself behind deep Aliquippa-to-NFL lineage

INDIANAPOLIS -- No high school in the world has produced more Pro Football Hall of Fame talent than the three who hail from Aliquippa High School. Darrelle Revis became the most-recent to join that lineage, as the former Pitt and Aliquippa star was enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 2023.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 18, 2023

Pitt CB M.J. Devonshire Officially Declares for 2024 NFL Draft

M.J. Devonshire has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Devonshire accepted an invite to the Shrine Bowl in Frisco, Texas in February (pointing to where his future lied), and he will very likely head to the NFL Combine in March.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 12, 2022

Watch: Pitt opens with back-to-back pick-sixes on first two plays of game

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