Breeland Speaks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / August 25

Jaguars Move On From 10 Players, Including UFL Defensive Player of the Year

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially parted ways with 10 players on Sunday, including reigning UFL Defensive Player of the Year Breeland Speaks. The Jaguars waived Speaks, wide receiver Seth Williams, defensive tackle Jonathan Marshall, defensive end Raymond Johnson, rookie linebacker Andrew Parker Jr., and rookie wide receiver Joseph Scates.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 8

Jaguars sign UFL Defensive Player of Year Breeland Speaks

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed 2024 UFL Defensive Player of the Year Breeland Speaks on Thursday. The 28-year-old defensive end tallied 9.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss this spring for the Michigan Panthers.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / August 8

Jaguars sign UFL defensive player of the year Breeland Speaks

Breeland Speaks was a disappointment as a second-round pick of the Chiefs in 2018, and he hasn't played in an NFL game since his rookie year. But a strong season in the UFL has revived his pro football career.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 8

Former Ole Miss star gets second chance in NFL with Jacksonville Jaguars after capitalizing on UFL breakout

The NFL is all about second chances and redemption stories. Former Ole Miss star Breeland Speaks hopes to be the latest to bounce back from a slow start to his career.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 8

Jaguars Signing UFL DL Breeland Speaks

According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, the Jaguars are signing UFL DL Breeland Speaks to a contract. In correspondence, Jacksonville announced they waived/released DE De’Shaan Dixon.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / July 30

UFL Defensive Player of the Year Breeland Speaks' top choice is to play for the Lions per source

The Detroit Lions suffered a hard loss on Tuesday when veteran edge rusher John Cominsky got rolled up on at training camp and had to be carted off the field.

Panthers & Titans Showing Interest In UFL DL Breeland Speaks

According to Mike Payton of A to Z Sports, the Panthers and Titans are showing interest in UFL DL Breeland Speaks. Speaks, 28, is a former second-round pick of the Chiefs back in 2018.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / June 19

Former Ole Miss star is receiving significant interest from NFL teams after breakout season in UFL

Breeland Speaks was a pivotal piece to the Ole Miss pass rush during his three-year collegiate career spanning from 2015-2017. Speaks, a second-round draft pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018, is now looking towards a return to the NFL after being named the UFL's Defensive Player of the Year.