Graham Glasgow became the first former Michigan football player to make a name for himself on Monday when the
NFL’s free agency opened. Glasgow signed a three-year contract worth $20 million with the Detroit Lions. Not to be
outdone, the New York Giants were able to get Jon Runyan Jr. to depart the Green Bay Packers for a three-year
contract worth $30 million. Michael Onwenu, though, is surpassing them all. Onwenu decided to remain with the
New England Patriots, the team that picked him, later on Monday. Additionally, he will sign a three-year contract,
but for…
Josh Uche accepts better offers from other organizations but chooses to sign a contract with the New England
Patriots. After posting 11.5 sacks in 15 games during his stellar 2022 season with the Patriots, he struggled in 2023.
Uche signed a $3 million one-year contract with incentives worth up to $8 million, but he decided to stay in New
England even though he was receiving offers for at least three times the guaranteed money. His choice is a reflection
of his deep faith in the company. Seeing how the squad performs with a new coaching staff and how Uche fits into
the changing defense with this short-term contract will be interesting.
Without a running backs coach in place, Michigan football is preparing for spring practices, but insiders tease a
possible “jaw-dropping” hire that might happen soon, though they are keeping the specifics under wraps.
Despite the general tendency of NFL coaches avoiding college football owing to its distinct demands and
responsibilities, Don “Wink” Martindale considers his position as Michigan football’s coach to be his ideal job.
Michigan’s new defensive coordinator, Martindale, expressed pleasure about being back in his alma mater and
enjoying the pomp and circumstance of collegiate football in Ann Arbor.
