Jared

Bartlett

Tavai totaled 30 tackles and one forced fumble with the Patriots last season. The Jaguars correspondingly waived LB Jared Bartlett.

The former fifth-round Eagles wideout did not have any NFL playing time in 2024 after a 7/41/1 debut for the Eagles in 2024. He spent the whole year with the Panthers practice squad and could have a chance to battle with lower-rung receivers like Brycen Tremayne for a roster spot in 2026.

Cowan (6'4/240) had to depart last weekend’s loss at Oklahoma State due to injury, and he’s managed to be a disruptive force for the Mountaineers. Through two games the redshirt junior, who missed much of last season due to a knee injury, has amassed 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and one forced fumble. Jared Bartlett would get the start at BANDIT if Cowan is unable to play on Saturday.

While Bartlett did not actually commit to the Mountaineers until Thursday, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound linebacker has been sitting on this one for several weeks. He should be considered a low three-star recruit -- Rivals ranks him as the No. 116 prospect in the state of Georgia for the 2019 cycle -- though it should be noted that he did not even begin playing football until the ninth grade. Still plenty of room for development as he heads into his senior season of high school ball.