The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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40 ■ THE WOLFPACKER England Patriots: After spending his first six NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Bradbury was released and be- gan looking for a new home. The Patriots inked the veteran center to a two-year deal worth up to $12 million. He projects to be part of New England's starting offensive line this fall. QB Jacoby Brissett (2014-15), Ari- zona Cardinals: Brissett has been a jour- neyman, but he keeps earning roster spots. This fall, the former Wolfpack signal-caller will be playing for his sixth team in the past six seasons. After making five starts for New England during the 2024 campaign, he signed a two-year deal worth up to $12.5 million with the Cardinals, where he will serve as backup to Kyler Murray. OLB Bradley Chubb (2014-17), Mi- ami Dolphins: Chubb missed the entire 2024 campaign while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in Week 17 of the 2023 season. He's finally healthy and is set to return to the field this fall. Heading into his fourth season with the Dolphins, the veteran pass rusher is just 0.5 sacks away from reaching 40 for his career. P A.J. Cole III (2015-18), Las Vegas Raiders: The three-time Pro Bowler is going into his seventh season in the NFL, all of which have been with the Raiders. Cole has averaged 48.6 yards per attempt as a professional, including 168 punts inside the 20-yard line. He's one of the league's more consistent specialists. OT Ikem Ekwonu (2019-21), Car- olina Panthers: Ekwonu was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and re- mains the highest-selected player of the Dave Doeren coaching era at NC State. He'll be the Panthers' starting left tackle after the team picked up his fifth-year op- tion. The Matthews, N.C., native hopes to stay in Charlotte for the foreseeable future, with the two sides working on a long-term extension. DL B.J. Hill Jr. (2014-17), Cincin- nati Bengals: Hill is set to embark on his fourth season with the Bengals after he spent his first three NFL campaigns with the New York Giants. Cincinnati wants to keep Hill around for the long term, having signed him to a three-year, $33 million contract extension this past offseason. He is 30 tackles away from 300 in his profes- sional career. DT Justin Jones (2014-17), Arizona Cardinals: After suffering a torn triceps in Week 3 last season, Jones attacked his rehab and recovery to get back on the field for training camp. He is entering the sec- ond season of a three-year, $30.1 million contract with the Cardinals but missed most of the preseason camp while working his way back from a knee injury. RB Zonovan Knight (2019-21), Ari- zona Cardinals: Affectionately known as "Bam," Knight entered the preseason with the goal of making a 53-man ros- ter for the first time since 2023 when he played briefly for Detroit before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. He im- pressed in his audition with the Cardinals — highlighted by a 67-yard touchdown run against Las Vegas — and made the active roster. DT Alim McNeill (2018-20), Detroit Lions: McNeill will begin his fifth NFL A two-time Pro Bowler, Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb is set to resume his playing career this fall after missing the entire 2024 season while recovering from a knee injury. He finished with 11 sacks in 2023. PHOTO COURTESY MIAMI DOLPHINS