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  Lions | Several released    Sat Aug 23, 03:44 PM

The Detroit Lions released OGs Alex Bullard, A.J. Dalton, DT Greg Hickman, RB Steven Miller, DE Kris Redding and WR Conner Vernon.

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  Lions | Claim Conner Vernon    Mon Aug 11, 05:42 PM

The Detroit Lions claimed free-agent WR Conner Vernon (Bengals) off waivers Monday, Aug. 11.

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  Bengals | Waive Conner Vernon     Fri Aug 8, 01:59 PM

The Cincinnati Bengals waived WR Conner Vernon Friday, Aug. 8.

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  Bengals | Claim Conner Vernon    Thu Jul 24, 05:50 PM

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed free-agent WR Conner Vernon (Browns) off waivers. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Footballguys view: Vernon is just a camp body with little chance of even landing on the practice squad. He's a decent route-runner, but Vernon is not overly fast, big or physical.

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  Browns | Three waived    Wed Jul 23, 06:16 PM

The Cleveland Browns placed CB Royce Adams, LB Brandon Magee and WR Conner Vernon on the no recall waivers list Wednesday, July 23.

Footballguys view: Vernon was at the 2014 Reese's Senior Bowl earlier this year, but he was not that impressive. It's not a good sign with the WR-needy Browns decide to let him go.

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  Browns | Seven signed to futures contracts    Mon Dec 30, 09:14 PM

The Cleveland Browns signed WR Tori Gurley, DB T.J. Heath, DE Cam Henderson, DB Jamoris Slaughter, LB Justin Staples, WR Conner Vernon and OL Jeremiah Warren to futures contracts Monday, Dec. 30.

Footballguys view: Fantasy owners in super deep dynasty leagues should keep an eye on Vernon here. The rookie from Duke knows how to get open on the outside or as a slot receiver. He's developed as a route runner, and he does a good job fighting for extra yards after the catch.

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  Raiders | Make roster moves to get to 53-man roster    Sat Aug 31, 08:56 PM

The Oakland Raiders have released DE Andre Carter, LB Omar Gaither, CB Joselio Hanson, OT Tony Hills, S Reggie Smith, DE Ryan Baker, DE David Bass, LB Billy Boyko, CB Chance Casey-Thomas, OG Jason Foster, TE Richard Gordon, WR Greg Jenkins, S Shelton Johnson, TE Brian Leonhardt, OG Lamar Mady, PK Justin Medlock, DT Kurt Taufa'asau, LB Chase Thomas, WR Conner Vernon and RB Deonte Williams. The team also waived injured OT Willie Smith (undisclosed).

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  Raiders | Three don't practice    Tue Jul 30, 06:26 PM

Oakland Raiders RB Latavius Murray (foot), WR Jacoby Ford (undisclosed) and OG Lucas Nix (undisclosed) were not taking part in practice Tuesday, July 30. WR Conner Vernon, DT Stacy McGee and OG Alex Parsons suffered undisclosed injuries during practice.

Footballguys view: Murray needs to get healthy if he wants to win the primary backup job behind Darren McFadden. It's an important spot to know for McFadden's fantasy owners as the veteran RB is known to miss plenty of playing time. McFadden has never played more than 13 games in a regular season. Murray is competing with veteran Rashad Jennings for the backup job.

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  Raiders | UDFAs added    Wed May 1, 08:39 PM

The Oakland Raiders signed undrafted free-agent LB Billy Boyko, DB Adrian Bushnell, P Bobby Cowan, C Deveric Gallington, S Shelton Johnson, TE Brian Leonhardt, G Lamar Mady, WR Sam McGuffie, WR Conner Vernon, QB Kyle Padron, DT Kurt Taufa'asau, RB Deonte Williams and LS Adam Steiner Wednesday, May 1.

Footballguys view: Vernon is an interesting prospect to keep an eye on in super deep dynasty leagues. He's a good route runner with strong hands and concentration.

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  NFL | Several WRs under three feet in vertical jump    Sun Feb 24, 10:42 PM

Kansas State WR Chris Harper recorded a 35 1/2-inch vertical jump at the NFL Scouting Combine Sunday, Feb. 24. Florida State WR Rodney Smith, West Virginia WR Stedman Bailey and Washington State WR Marquess Wilson managed jumps of 34 1/2 inches. Texas Christian WR Josh Boyce had a 34-inch jump, while Elon WR Aaron Mellette, Southern California WR Robert Woods, Eastern Washington WR Brandon Kaufman, Lehigh WR Ryan Spadola, Oklahoma WR Kenny Stills, Cincinnati WR Kenbrell Thompkins and Baylor WR Lanear Sampson each checked in with a 33 1/2-inch jump. Jacksonville State WR Alan Bonner and Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton had a 33-inch jump, Duke WR Conner Vernon and Baylor WR Terrance Williams had a 32 1/2-inch jump, while Southern Methodist WR Darius Johnson, Syracuse WR Alec Lemon and South Carolina WR Ace Sanders had 32-inch jumps. Virginia Tech WR Corey Fuller had a 31 1/2-inch leap, while Arkansas WR Cobi Hamilton rounded out the group with a 29 1/2-inch leap.

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  NFL | WRs run 40-yard dash at combine    Sun Feb 24, 08:36 PM

Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton posted a time of 4.53 seconds in the 40-yard dash Sunday, Feb. 23, at the NFL Scouting Combine. Elon WR Aaron Mellette and Cincinnati WR Kenbrell Thompkins posted a 4.54-second time, while Kansas State WR Chris Harper checked in at 4.55 seconds. Virginia Tech WR Marcus Davis managed 4.56 seconds, while Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins was clocked at 4.57 seconds. South Carolina WR Ace Sanders had a time of 4.58 seconds, while Syracuse WR Alec Lemon and Jacksonville State WR Alan Bonner finished at 4.59 seconds. Southern Methodist WR Darius Johnson checked in at 4.60 seconds, while Eastern Washington WR Brandon Kaufman had a time of 4.67 seconds. Duke WR Conner Vernon was good for 4.68 seconds, and Missouri WR T.J. Moe rounded out the group with a time of 4.74 seconds.

Footballguys view: Moe's result is poor, but expected. He had the best 3-cone and short shuttle time, which underscores his future role as a Welker/Amendola type slot receiver.

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  NFL | Conner Vernon impressive in workouts    Fri Feb 15, 11:01 PM

Duke WR Conner Vernon has drawn raves during combine training, showing some of the most consistent hands in training while running crisp routes. The thing which might hurt his draft stock is that while his 10-yard splits are good, his problem is from 20-to-40 yards, as he lacks breakaway speed.

Footballguys view: Vernon has been impressive in his training but failed to stand out at the Senior Bowl. Too often he was letting passes into his chest and failed to show good separation in his routes. Vernon is considered a fifth- or sixth-round pick.

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