Connor Barth fighting for job in Tampa; Jonathan Cooper poised to start for Arizona Cardinals

Posted Sep 4, 2015
With NFL teams required to cut their roster down from 75 players to 53 on Saturday, Wilmington native Connor Barth is in a fight for the place kicker job on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jonathan Cooper struggled to find his groove in 2014, but the former Hoggard High School and UNC standout is currently listed as the starting right guard on the Arizona Cardinals depth chart. (Port City Daily)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Why Omarion Hampton Believes the Chargers Are Perfect Fit For Him
It's safe to say North Carolina native Omarion Hampton is going to enjoy his time in Los Angeles. The Chargers first-round pick joined The Jim...
Thu May 1, 2025

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - Scouting UNC's Defensive Line
Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's three recent defensive line commits: Joseph Mupoyi, Isaiah Johnson, and D'Antre Robinson. Staples also...
Thu May 1, 2025

Lawrence Taylor and the 1980 Tar Heels caught Bill Belichick’s eye
Lawrence Taylor changed the game of football. And his first position coach in the NFL is now the head coach at UNC. Bill Belichick probably...
Thu May 1, 2025

UNC pass rusher Kaimon Rucker invited to Philadelphia Eagles rookie minicamp
Former UNC star pass rusher Kaimon Rucker has been invited to the Philadelphia Eagles' rookie minicamp. Rucker played five seasons for the Tar Heels and...
Wed Apr 30, 2025