Cyclones in the NFL: Jake McDonough signs with Washington Redskins

Former Iowa State defensive endJake McDonoughwas signed by the Washington Redskins on Wednesday.

More from Iowa State Cyclones

• Get Cyclones News, in the New FanSided Android App
• Clones Confidential Madness: Win $500 or an Apple TV from RetailMeNot and LockerDome
• FanSided Madness: Win $500 or an Apple TV from RetailMeNot and LockerDome
• Get Instant Cyclones News, in the New Sports Illustrated App
• Make sure a Cyclones fan is crowned Fan of the Year

From theWashington Post:

"The Redskins have signed defensive end Jake McDonough to a contract, his agent, Glen Lansky said Wednesday afternoon.McDonough had a workout with Washington earlier Wednesday and then signed his deal."

With an injury to cornerback Courtney Bridget, theRedskins waived himand he would be back on the team if a different team doesn’t decide to pick him up.

McDonough, locally from Urbandale, Iowa, recorded 36 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and broke up 2 passes in his senior season with the Cyclones. He was picked up by the New York Jets in 2013, cut in July, played in the Arena Football League, and then joined the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad last December.

Cyclones in the NFL quick hits

— In a New York Jets scrimmage on Saturday, the defense dominated, holding quarterbackGeno Smithto completing 7-of-14 passes for 84 yards. ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini labeled cornerbackJeremy Reevesasone of the standouts on defense, reeling in an interception. That’s good news after learning that Reeves didn’t finish practice with a hamstring injury on Friday.

— ESPN Cleveland Browns reporter Pat McManamondiscussed a few scufflesthat happened on Day 4 of training camp on Tuesday night. One of them involvedAhtyba Rubin.

"Linebacker Eric Martin was probably as responsible as anyone for starting the tussles that “highlighted” practice. Martin threw Dion Lewis to the ground in a nine-on-nine run drill, then taunted the offense. Shortly after Ben Tate was throwing the ball at Ahtyba Rubin (the two made amends after practice)."

— Linebacker Nick Barnettis still a targetfor the Atlanta Falcons despite the team picking up former Cyclone Tim Dobbins.

— As of the latest camp report on Saturday, Indianapolis Colts receiverJosh Lenzis not playingwith a hamstring injury.

Add us as a preferred source onGoogle

Follow