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The Atlanta Falcons officially hosted three free agents for tryouts on Tuesday including C Gus Hartwig, LB Drake Jackson and DB Dwight McGlothern. Jackson, 25, was a second-round pick by the 49ers in the 2022 NFL Draft.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Lions Sign OL Gus Hartwig

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed OL Gus Hartwig to a contract. Hartwig, 24, caught on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Purdue in May of last year.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 5

Jets Cut C Gus Hartwig From PUP List

The New York Jets officially waived C Gus Hartwig from their physically unable to perform list on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Hartwig, 24, caught on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Purdue in May of last year.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / July 29, 2025

Jets Make Pair of Roster Moves, add Former FSU RB Toafili

After suffering a knee injury in practice yesterday, undrafted free agent lineman Gus Hartwig has been let go by the Jets with kicker Caden Davis being shown the door as well. Hartwig, a former Purdue product, was hoping to catch on as a depth piece along the interior offensive line.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / July 29, 2025

Jets Cut Injured Rookie, Sign Ex-Patriots OL

The New York Jets made two moves on Tuesday already. It was shared on Monday that undrafted free agent Gus Hartwig injured his knee at practice. In the

NFL News / JetNation.com / June 24, 2025

Jets Confidential: Gang Green UDFA Lineman has Shot to Stick

After reviewing the Jets undrafted free agent signings immediately following April’s draft, we said we believed Purdue offensive lineman Gus Hartwig had a chance to make the team’s practice squad. Now it appears Dan Leberfeld of Jets Confidential agrees.

Dallas Cowboys Writers Tab Former Purdue OL Gus Hartwig as Shrine Bowl Standout

It didn't take long for former Purdue offensive lineman Gus Hartwig to make a strong impression on some NFL teams. The former Boilermaker was named one of the "standouts" from the first day of practices at the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl by writers covering the Dallas Cowboys.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 26, 2025

Former Purdue Football Center Gus Hartwig Talks NFL Prep Ahead of Shrine Bowl

After spending five seasons at Purdue, starting center Gus Hartwig is hoping to move to the next level. The former Boilermaker is participating in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl, hoping to improve his stock ahead of the NFL Draft.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / November 20, 2024

New England Patriots 2025 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: Time to Build Around Drake Maye

The New England Patriots finally look like they have their quarterback of the future in Drake Maye. Now they just need to figure out how to build around him, and quickly.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 28, 2024

Purdue OL Gus Hartwig a Bright Spot for Boilermaker Offense in 2024

If you're looking for bright spots regarding Purdue's offense during the 2024 college football season, look no further than the center position. Despite the Boilermakers' struggles this season, senior Gus Hartwig is having a solid year in the trenches.