Max Johnson is set to be LSU’s starting quarterback after an injury to Myles Brennan’s non-throwing arm that required surgery.  With Brennan sidelined for the foreseeable future, that leaves LSU with just two scholarship quarterbacks. Max Johnson is certainly a capable starter but his backup will be true freshman Garrett Nussmeier.  The Athletic’s Brody Miller says while Nussmeier lacks experience, the coaching staff is confident he can perform if called upon.

Cut 20 (20) “week four”

With three Minnesota quarterbacks being placed on the team’s Covid list, the Vikings have now claimed LSU quarterback Danny Etling off of waivers.  Etling was drafted by the Patriots in 2018 and has spent time in New England, Atlanta, and Seattle.

New Orleans Saints rookie linebacker Pete Werner has shown some flashes so far in training camp and has caught the attention of the coaches and has even ran through drills with the first-team defense.  The Ohio State alum says his ultimate goal is to one day be a starter for the Black and Gold.

Cut 28 (27) “in the future”

The Saints have brought back linebacker Kwon Alexander on a one-year deal that’s worth a reported three million dollars. The 27-year-old played in 12 games for the Black and Gold last year and had 57 tackles. His season ended on Christmas Day when he tore his Achilles tendon.