Pro Bison

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Praising Former Bison WR Watson At Practice

Watson just came off the PUP list

GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Former north Dakota state receiver Christian Watson hasn’t seen a whole lot of live reps with his quarterback Aaron Rodgers. That’s because Watson was just taken off the physically unable to perform list nursing a knee injury. Watson was able to put the jersey on for the first time against the saints last Friday, however still…

Lance Reflects On Being Named 49ers Starting QB

Week two of training camp

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — On the first day of 49ers training camp last Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan named former North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance the starter. The news came business as usual for the 3rd overall pick. “There wasn’t really a moment or anything like that. I’ve been excited. I’ve been prepared,” Lance said. “It’s been that we…

Former Bison WR Shepherd Finds New NFL Home

Signs with the Broncos

DENVER, CO — Former North Dakota State receiver, Darrius Shepherd, is back in the NFL and signing with the Denver Broncos after spending time this spring in the USFL with the New Jersey Generals. Shepherd last saw action in the league back in 2020 for the Green Bay Packers playing in 19 games over two seasons. His offensive coordinator then?…

Former Bison Wentz Reports to Commanders Training Camp Feeling Wanted

Gives him confidence for the season

WASHINGTON D.C. — After being traded in consecutive off-season’s, former North Dakota State quarterback, Carson Wentz, hit the practice field for his seventh year and third straight with another team. Washington has not had the same QB open the season as a starter since Kirk Cousins in 2017. Wentz makes the 33rd to rep the maroon and gold under center…

Trey Lance Named QB1 On First Day of 49ers Training Camp

Took all the one reps during OTA's and mini-camp

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — It was the buzz all offseason and now its official, the San Francisco 49ers are Trey Lance’s team. As the former North Dakota State quarterback reports to training camp, he’ll be taking all the first team reps. With last season’s starter, Jimmy Garoppolo, rehabbing an injured shoulder all summer, lance was the one leading the offense…

Former Bison Watson to Start Training Camp on PUP List for Packers

Can be activated anytime during Training Camp

GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Former North Dakota State receiver, Christian Watson will be one of nine Green Bay Packers players to start training camp on the physically unable to perform list. The injury was not made clear, however, determined not to be serious.. Watson is allowed to be in team meetings and use the facility, just not practice.. The Packers…

Former NDSU O-Lineman Volson Already Catching Eyes in Cincinnati

The rookie making an impact after OTA's and Mini-Camp

FARGO, N.D — Former North Dakota State offensive lineman Cordell Volson is enjoying his time with the Cincinnati Bengal’s since being drafted in the fourth round of April’s NFL Draft. With his old team coming off a national championship and his new team winning the AFC and going to the super bowl, it’s been a great fit. “I’m excited to…

Former Bison QB’s Wentz, Lance Matching Up on Sunday Night Football

Wentz coming off best two-game stretch; Lance may be out with injury

FARGO, N.D —  The state of North Dakota will have their eyes glued  to the television for Sunday Night Football as former North Dakota state quarterback’s Carson Wentz and Trey Lance  match-up against one another. Its still uncertain whether Lance sees action for the 49ers after suffering a knee sprain in their last loss before a bye to the Arizona…

Lance Throws First 49ers Touchdown of Season in Win

Only throw and completion in the game

DETROIT- (KTVU) San Francisco quarterback Trey Lance connected with receiver Trent Sherfield on a 5-yard, play-action pass to help the 49ers take a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter. The former North Dakota State star is the first rookie to throw a touchdown on his first pass attempt since Atlanta’s Matt Ryan against Detroit in 2008. Lance also became…

Hawley’s Ellefson Finds New NFL Home in Minnesota

Former Bison was waived by Jaguars and picked up by the Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS  — Hawley native Ben Ellefson is coming back to his home state and playing for the Minnesota Vikings. The tight end was picked up off waivers from Jacksonville. Ellefson was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent last season and appeared in seven games playing 133 snaps and catching four balls for ten yards. It helps the…