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K.J. Wright
On track for Week 1
LBSeattle Seahawks
Shoulder
June 4, 2020
Wright (shoulder) said Thursday that he's ahead of schedule in his recovery from offseason surgery and expects to be fully healthy for Week 1, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
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Patrick Queen
Set for three-down role
LBBaltimore Ravens
May 30, 2020
Coach John Harbaugh expects to utilize Queen in a three-down role in both base and sub- defensive packages, Todd Karpovich of Sports Illustrated reports.
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Sione Teuhema
Let go by Panthers
LBFree Agent
May 30, 2020
Teuhema has been waived by the Panthers, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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Matt Judon
Inks franchise tag
LBBaltimore Ravens
May 28, 2020
Judon signed his franchise tag Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Hayes Pullard
Hanging up cleats
LBFree Agent
May 28, 2020
Pullard accepted a position with USC's football staff on Thursday, effectively announcing his retirement from the NFL.
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Jarrad Davis
Backed by Patricia
LBDetroit Lions
Ankle
May 26, 2020
Davis (ankle) remains in Detroit's plans despite the team declining to pick up his fifth-year option, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports. "I think JD is a cornerstone of what we're trying to do, and he's in those big-picture plans of where we're trying to go," head coach Matt Patricia said during a recent video call with reporters.
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Markus Bailey
On track for preseason
LBCincinnati Bengals
Knee - ACL
May 21, 2020
Bailey (knee) said Thursday that he expects to receive medical clearance in time to participate without restriction in preseason drills, Alex Marvez of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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Anthony Chickillo
Gets one-year deal in Big Easy
LBNew Orleans Saints
May 21, 2020
Chickillo agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Saints on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Deone Bucannon
Links up with Atlanta
LBAtlanta Falcons
May 21, 2020
Bucannon has agreed to terms on a contract with the Falcons, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.
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Leighton Vander Esch
Announces return to full health
LBDallas Cowboys
May 18, 2020
Vander Esch (neck) said Monday he is "doing wonderful" in his recovery from neck surgery and is "ready to roll," Patrik Walker of CBSSports.com reports.
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Derrick Moncrief
Let go by Las Vegas
LBFree Agent
May 11, 2020
The Raiders waived Moncrief on Sunday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
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Eric Wilson
Signs tender
LBMinnesota Vikings
May 9, 2020
Wilson has signed his restricted free agent tender for $3.259 million for the 2020 season, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Chase Winovich
Recovering from offseason surgery
LBNew England Patriots
Sports Hernia
May 7, 2020
Winovich is recovering from offseason sports hernia surgery, Ryan Hannable of WEEI Radio reports.
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Justin Phillips
Back with Raiders
LBLas Vegas Raiders
Knee
May 6, 2020
Phillips signed a contract with the Raiders on Wednesday.
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C.J. Mosley
Not yet 100 percent
LBNew York Jets
Groin
May 6, 2020
Mosley (groin) continues to progress in his rehab program but isn't fully recovered from his December surgery, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Quentin Poling
Cut by Vegas
LBFree Agent
May 5, 2020
Poling was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.
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Pernell McPhee
Re-ups with Baltimore
LBBaltimore Ravens
May 5, 2020
McPhee (triceps) re-signed Tuesday with the Ravens on a one-year contract.
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Rashod Berry
Switching positions
LBNew England Patriots
May 4, 2020
Berry is expected to play outside linebacker for the Patriots, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
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Travin Howard
Inside track to starting gig
LBLos Angeles Rams
May 4, 2020
Howard has a good chance to start at one of the inside linebacker positions this season, Rich Hammond of The Athletic reports.
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Haason Reddick
Fifth-year option not picked up
LBArizona Cardinals
May 3, 2020
The Cardinals will not pick up Reddick's fifth-year option, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Jarrad Davis
Fifth-year option declined
LBDetroit Lions
Ankle
May 2, 2020
The Lions are expected to decline the fifth-year option on Davis' (ankle) contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Chris Orr
Picked up by Panthers
LBCarolina Panthers
May 2, 2020
Orr has reached a deal with the Panthers.
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K.J. Wright
Recovering from shoulder surgery
LBSeattle Seahawks
Shoulder
May 1, 2020
Wright is recovering from recent surgery on his shoulder, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
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Von Miller
Recovers from COVID-19 case
LBDenver Broncos
April 30, 2020
Miller (illness) announced via his official Twitter account Thursday that he's tested negative for COVID-19.
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K.J. Wright
Recovering from surgery
LBSeattle Seahawks
Undisclosed
April 30, 2020
General manager John Schneider said Thursday that Wright underwent surgery this offseason and is focusing on rehab, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
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