There has been a John Standeford sighting. He caught 2 passes in the Bengals preseason opener. I could have sworn he had bit out of football for 3 or 4 years. The last I heard of him he was on the Colts practice squad a while back. I wonder what this does for Ryan Whalens chances of making the 53 man roster?
After going undrafted out of Purdue (who didn’t see that coming?) and being efficiently Jewed-around (waived, cut, released, practice squad, etc) by the Redskins and Colts for 4 full seasons, Standeford was signed to Detroit’s active roster in 2008. He received some decent playing time opposite of Calvin Johnson (Jon Kitna was the QB) and recorded a series of lengthy receptions. I remember watching some Lions highlights on ESPN and thinking: “Yes, he’s finally found a home!” But alas, when the affirmative (bl)action scrubs returned from injury…he was immediately released.
After missing the 2009 and 2010 season, he signed a UFL contract in 2011. After he’s unceremoniously cut by the Bengals (which, barring a miracle, he will be), he’ll likely play for UFL this year. Ironically, Standeford is wearing OchoHomo’s old #85 jersey.
