Last week, the Michigan Panthers had claimed DT Keonte Schad off of waivers, who formerly was with the Houston Roughnecks.
Breaking: The Michigan Panthers have claimed DT Keonte Schad off of waivers from Houston, per source.
Schad was a standout with the @USFLBreakers in '23, & started in all 10 games with Houston (19 TKL/2 TFL/0.5 SK) in the #UFL this year. @USFLPanthers get another playmaker. pic.twitter.com/xPBzKQ8UXg
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) August 20, 2024
However, within a day of Schad joining Michigan, he was picked up by the Green Bay Packers. Schad hadn’t even been with Michigan for 24 hours.
UPDATE: The Green Bay Packers are signing DT Keonte Schad following a successful workout, per source.
Schad has totaled 43 tackles & 8 sacks across his spring football career with the Breakers & Roughnecks. Talented playmaker who deserves this opportunity. #UFL https://t.co/6l3mhei3NF
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) August 22, 2024
Keonte spent the last week and a half of the preseason in Green Bay, and posted one tackle this past game with the Packers. Following his release, Schad has now decided to re-sign with the Panthers.
Keonte Schad burst into the spring football scene in the USFL, with the New Orleans Breakers in 2023. Interestingly enough, he started the year with the Orlando Guardians in the XFL, posting two tackles before his release.
Free Agent Watch: DT Keonte Schad | @USFLBreakers
One of the most underrated defensive playmakers in the #USFL, @KeonteSchad dominated in his debut season. In 2023, Schad finished with 25 tackles, 9 TFL, and 7.5 sacks (2nd in USFL).
Absolutely deserves another look. #UFL #XFL pic.twitter.com/zdWtjuA8GH
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) December 23, 2023
As a Breaker, Keonte was an absolute stud. He posted 26 tackles, nine TFL’s, and 7.5 sacks (2nd in USFL), and was honestly snubbed from the All-USFL list that year. The Breakers defense in the trenches would not have been the same without his efforts.
Schad then made the leap to the UFL, selected by the Houston Roughnecks in the Dispersal Draft process. He proceeded to start in all 10 games with Houston this year, totaling 18 tackles, two TFL’s, and 0.5 sacks.
2024 Houston Roughnecks highlights 19 tackles 2 TFL .5 sacks pic.twitter.com/aptorNIoE9
— Keonte Schad (@KeonteSchad) June 11, 2024
Final Thoughts
After a quick opportunity with the Packers, now Keonte is officially joining the Michigan Panthers. With DT Walter Palmore sticking around in Carolina, this is an excellent pickup from General Manager Steve Kazor for this organization.
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