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Recent Special Teams Player news, rumors

  • • Browns’ Ronnie Harrison, Montrel Meander may be cleared after false positives
    The Browns may get two players back from the COVID-19 reserve list sooner than expected. Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports that Browns safety Ronnie Harrison and special teams player Montrel Meander both had positive tests that may prove to be false positives. Both players tested positive on Thursday but have tested negative since then. [more]...2021
  • • Cairo Santos is the NFC special teams player of the month
    The last time the Bears went to the playoffs, their chances of advancing ended with Cody Parkey double doinking a field goal off the uprights in a loss to the Eagles. Chicago is back in the tournament this year and Cairo Santos‘ play down the stretch should give them hope of a better outcome if [more]...2021
  • • Daniel Carlson named AFC special teams player of the month
    Raiders kicker had a strong year for his third pro season and he was especially strong in Las Vegas’ last five games of the season. Carlson accounted for 44 points in the Raiders’ December and January games, hitting all 10 of his field goals and 14 of his 15 extra points. He’s now been named [more]...2021
  • • Ryan Succop is the NFC special teams player of the week
    The Buccaneers called on kicker Ryan Succop often during last Sunday’s game against the Falcons and he delivered every time he was asked to make a kick. Succop connected on all three field goals and all five extra points he attempted in a 44-27 win that assured the Bucs of the fifth seed in the [more]...2021
  • • Maxx Crosby named AFC special teams player of the week
    The Raiders finished at 8-8 with a 32-31 win over the Broncos on Sunday, reaching at least a .500 record for the first time since 2016. Second-year defensive end Maxx Crosby blocked two field goals to help capture the victory and has now been named AFC special teams player of the week for his performance. [more]...2021
  • • Jason Sanders named AFC special teams player of the week
    Kicker Jason Sanders came up big for the Dolphins last Saturday night. Sanders hit a couple of field goals in the first half of the game, but it was his work in the fourth quarter that really stood out. Sanders tied the game with a 22-yard field goal with four minutes left in the game [more]...2020
  • • Joseph Charlton named NFC special teams player of the week
    When the Panthers defeated Washington on Sunday, they got a significant boost from their special teams unit. Now one of its members has been recognized for his performance. Punter Joseph Charlton has been named NFC special teams player of the week after landing all five of his punts inside the 20-yard line, with three of [more]...2020
  • • Michael Dickson named NFC special teams player of the week
    The Seahawks held off the Washington Football Team for a 20-15 win last Sunday and punter Michael Dickson‘s work helped them to that victory. Dickson punted four times during the win and averaged 50.8 yards per kick over the course of the afternoon. All four of the punts also pinned Washington inside their own 15-yard-line. [more]...2020
  • • Tommy Townsend named AFC special teams player of the week
    As the Chiefs punter, Tommy Townsend doesn’t always get a lot work with his right leg. But he got enough on Sunday to be named the AFC special teams player of the week. Townsend punted six times against the Saints, dropping three inside the 20-yard line. He also had a 61-yard punt, averaging 40.5 yards [more]...2020
  • Diontae Spencer named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after win vs. Panthers
    • Diontae Spencer named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after win vs. Panthers
    Spencer's punt return touchdown was the Broncos' first since 2015....2020

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Special Teams Player injury and suspension

  • • Robbie Gould is the NFC special teams player of the month
    49ers kicker Robbie Gould was ineffective early in the season and missed time with an injury in November, but he was everything the team needed him to be in December The 49ers turned to Gould for game-winning field goal attempts in two of their five games in the final months of the season. Gould made [more]...2020
  • Vikings long snapper loses part of his pinky, returns to the game with stitched finger
    • Vikings long snapper loses part of his pinky, returns to the game with stitched finger
    During Thursday night's game in Minnesota against the Rams, the Vikings' special-teams player suffered a gruesome injury.         ...2018
  • • Report: Broncos' Jamal Carter done for season
    Broncos safety Jamal Carter is done for the year, according to Mike Klis of 9News (on Twitter). Carter suffered a torn hamstring in Saturday’s preseason contest against the Vikings that will require surgery. The Broncos will place Carter on IR in order to free up a roster spot.Carter played in all 16 games for the Broncos last season as a reserve. Although he was not a star for Denver, the Broncos...2018
  • • Broncos’ Deiontrez Mount to miss season
    Deiontrez Mount‘s season has ended before it could even begin. The linebacker suffered a torn Achilles while rushing the quarterback during OTA practices and will have season-ending surgery this week, according to Mike Klis of 9News. Mount played in the Broncos’ final seven games last season as a core special teams player and recorded six tackles in total. Before joining the Broncos’ practice squa...2018
  • Patriots sign six of nine 2018 NFL Draft selections; Sign nine rookie free agents; Release OL Tony Garcia
    • Patriots sign six of nine 2018 NFL Draft selections; Sign nine rookie free agents; Release OL Tony Garcia
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced today the signing of six of their nine draft selections. The Patriots signed fifth-round draft pick LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, sixth-round draft picks LB Christian Sam and WR Braxton Berrios and 2018 seventh-round picks QB Danny Etling, DB Keion Crossen and TE Ryan Izzo. Terms of the contracts were not announced.  In addition, the Patriots signed ni...2018
  • • Ex-NFLer Isaiah Pead aiming for Paralympic gold after losing leg
    Former St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins running back Isaiah Pead lost part of his leg back in a car crash in November of 2016, which put an early end to his NFL career. But that unfortunate injury isn’t stopping Pead from pursuing his athletic dreams. He’s now aiming to compete — and win gold — during the 2020, 2024 and 2028 Paralympics.“If they let me on the track, I’m goin’ for the gold, period...2018
  • Combine Notebook: Tracking the data
    • Combine Notebook: Tracking the data
    2018
  • Ask PFW:Jacked up about Jags
    • Ask PFW:Jacked up about Jags
    This Jaguars team is similar to that Denver defense that gave us a hard time for years. They have good defensive backs and a good pass rush. The only weakness I see is their linebackers in pass coverage. What do you think will work best against this team? Jeff Locey Yes, this is a very solid Jaguars defense. Very few flaws or weaknesses to exploit. I’m always partial to deploying Rob Gronkowski ag...2018
  • Matthew Slater Named Patriots' 2017 Ed Block Courage Winner
    • Matthew Slater Named Patriots' 2017 Ed Block Courage Winner
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater was selected as the recipient of the 2017 Ed Block Courage Award. The honor is bestowed annually upon a player who best exemplifies the principles of courage and sportsmanship while also serving as a source of inspiration. Slater and award winners from the 31 other NFL teams will be honored at the 40th Annual Ed Block Courage Awards...2018
  • • Ravens CB Jaylen Hill tears ACL and MCL
    The Ravens will go into a critical Week 17 matchup against the Bengals without one of their cornerbacks. Head coach John Harbaugh revealed that undrafted rookie defensive back Jaylen Hill has torn both his ACL and MCL and will be out for the remainder of the season, reports Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. Hill, 23, made the Ravens roster coming out of training camp, but had been dealing with injuries...2017

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Special Teams Player trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Sherrick McManis re-signs with Bears
    The Bears re-signed veteran defensive back and core special teams player Sherrick McManis to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. McManis finished last season on injured reserve after injuring his groin in Week 12. He made 11 tackles, a forced fumble and a pass breakup in nine games. McManis saw action on 26 defensive [more]...2020
  • • Saints agree to one-year deals with Justin Hardee, Michael Burton
    The Saints have agreed to one-year deals with cornerback Justin Hardee and fullback Michael Burton, Mike Triplett of ESPN reports. The Saints declined to tender Hardee as a restricted free agent. Hardee, 26, has spent the past three seasons in New Orleans. He is a core special teams player, having played 114 defensive snaps and [more]...2020
  • • Bears agree to three-year deal with Danny Trevathan
    Danny Trevathan isn’t going anywhere. The linebacker and core special teams player will stay in Chicago, having agreed to a three-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Trevathan, who turns 30 later this month, was scheduled to become a free agent next week. Trevathan has spent the past four seasons with the Bears after [more]...2020
  • • Chuck Clark will “keep building and proving” himself after extension
    The Ravens locked up safety Chuck Clark through the 2023 season on Monday with a three-year contract extension that shows how far the 2017 sixth-round pick has come over his first three years in the league. Clark was a backup and special teams player for most of his first two seasons and said on Monday [more]...2020
  • • Diontae Johnson nabs AFC special teams player of the week
    The Steelers drafted wide receiver Diontae Johnson in the third round of this year’s draft with the hope that he’d give their offense a boost. Johnson has proven to be productive in that role and he’s also taken on punt return duties in recent weeks. Last Sunday’s game against the Cardinals saw Johnson thrive in [more]...2019
  • • Packers could be NFL's most dangerous team in 2019
    Fresh off a disastrous six-win season, the Green Bay Packers have set themselves up to be one of the most dangerous teams in the NFL in 2019. The big picture: Second-year general manager Brian Gutekunst has made bold moves — both last year and this offseason — that should pay immediate dividends next season. Key cogs: Last year’s draft brought the Packers a wealth of young talent that contributed ...2019
  • • Texans re-sign QB Joe Webb
    The Texans are re-signing quarterback/special teamer Joe Webb, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. He’ll return to the club on a one-year deal worth $1M. Webb’s status for 2019 was up in the air after the Texans made plans to add A.J. McCarron as Deshaun Watson‘s backup. Instead, it appears that veteran Brandon Weeden is on the outs. Webb, 32, offers unique versatility as a QB, special teams player...2019
  • • Report: Dolphins sign RB Brandon Bolden
    The Dolphins are signing longtime New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald (Twitter link).To make room on the roster for Bolden, the team cut center Travis Swanson, who was just signed Monday. Bolden will get to continue his career in the AFC East, as he spent his first six seasons in New England before being released at final cuts on Satu...2018
  • • Patriots sign six of nine 2018 NFL Draft selections; Sign nine rookie free agents; Release OL Tony Garcia
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced today the signing of six of their nine draft selections. The Patriots signed fifth-round draft pick LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, sixth-round draft picks LB Christian Sam and WR Braxton Berrios and 2018 seventh-round picks QB Danny Etling, DB Keion Crossen and TE Ryan Izzo. Terms of the contracts were not announced.  In addition, the Patriots signed ni...2018
  • • Jets sign LB Neville Hewitt
    Free agent linebacker Neville Hewitt signed a one-year contract with the Jets, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link). Hewitt met with the Jets on Wednesday, and it did not take long for a deal to come together.Hewitt, 24, spent most of 2017 on the Dolphins’ practice squad but was promoted for the last six games of the regular season. He played only 11 snaps but saw 66.5 percent of pl...2018

Special Teams Player stats

  • Dion Lewis Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
    • Dion Lewis Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
    2017
  • • Late-Blooming Lorenzo Alexander: From Glue Guy to NFL Sack Leader
    2016
  • • Why Tyler Lockett Will Grow as a Multi-Purpose Threat in 2016
    2016
  • • Denver Broncos' Full Position Breakdown & Depth Chart Analysis at Wide Receiver
    2016
  • • Breaking Down the New York Giants' Situation at Linebacker
    2016
  • • John Kuhn: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent FB
    2016
  • • Denver Broncos Draft Countdown: Making the Case for LB Jaylon Smith
    2016
  • • Mike Tolbert: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on FB's Future with Panthers
    2016
  • • IK Enemkpali Discusses Impact of Punching Geno Smith
    2016
  • • Patriots Place Aaron Dobson on IR, Sign Safety Dewey McDonald
    2015

Special Teams Player kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother

  • • Ask PFW:Jacked up about Jags
    2018
  • Ask PFW: Finding another Garoppolo and more
    • Ask PFW: Finding another Garoppolo and more
    With the trade of Jimmy Garoppolo do you anticipate the Patriots drafting a quarterback as a backup to be groomed to be Tom Brady’s successor in the 2018 draft?Jerry FlemingColumbia, Mo. This would certainly be a course of action that makes a lot of sense. There was no realistic way that Garoppolo and Brady were both going to be part of the 2018 Patriots so the need for an additional quarterback w...2017
  • • Matthew Slater within one Pro Bowl of his Hall of Fame father
    When your dad is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, you’re born with big shoes to fill. Patriots special teams player Matthew Slater knows that. But Slater, the son of Hall of Fame Rams offensive lineman Jackie Slater, is now almost his father’s equal when it comes to Pro Bowl selections. Slater was chosen to…...2016
  • • C.J. Spillman Found Guilty of Sexual Assault: Latest Comments and Reaction
    2016
  • • Travis Feeney's Draft Stock Rising Fast After Blowing Up NFL Combine
    2016
  • • Mike Tolbert: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on FB's Future with Panthers
    2016
  • • Gerald Christian's Quest 'To Be the Most Relevant Mr. Irrelevant There Ever Was'
    2015
  • • Joe Cardona to New England Patriots: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown
    2015
  • • Daryl Williams to Carolina Panthers: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown
    2015
  • • Florida Linebacker Neiron Ball No Stranger to Adversity Entering 2015 NFL Draft
    2015

Top Special Teams Player news

  • • Chris Boswell named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
    Boswell made all four field goal attempts in the Steelers' 25-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals....2015
  • • JuJu honored for another 'special' effort
    JuJu Smith-Schuster won AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors....2018
  • • Brandon McManus named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
    Two game-winning field goals earns kicker Brandon McManus AFC Special Teams Player of the Month....2015
  • • Brandon McManus named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
    Two game-winning field goals earns kicker Brandon McManus AFC Special Teams Player of the Month....2015
  • • Boswell earns AFC honor
    Chris Boswell was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week....2017
  • • Packers match Raiders' offer to Sean Richardson
    The Green Bay Packers matched the contract offer the Oakland Raiders made to restricted free agent Sean Richardson. The safety and core special teams player will make $2.55 million on his one-year contract....2015
  • • Trent Richardson out vs. Patriots for Personal Reasons: Latest Details, Reaction
    2015
  • • Dwayne Harris named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
    Dwayne Harris has a 100-yard kick return in the Giants' Week 7 win over the Cowboys...2015
  • • Brandon Bostick Released by Packers: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
  • • Antonio Brown Reportedly Fined for Touchdown Celebration vs. Colts
    2015
  • Four Patriots Selected to the AFC Pro Bowl Squad
    • Four Patriots Selected to the AFC Pro Bowl Squad
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Four members of the New England Patriots have been selected to the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl. Quarterback Tom Brady, FB James Develin, TE Rob Gronkowski and WR Matthew Slater have been selected to represent the New England Patriots in the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl on Sun., Jan. 28, 2018, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The Patriots have now had at least four players selected to the P...2017
  • • Josh Brown named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
    Kicker Josh Brown made all four of his field goal attempts vs. the Buccaneers...2015
  • • Brad Wing named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
    Giants Punter Brad Wing has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance against the Cowboys:  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – How fitting that the player cited for his outst......2016
  • • Brad Wing wins Special Teams award for second straight week
    Giants Punter Brad Wing was named NFC Special Teams player of the week for the second time:  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Brad Wing did it again.The Giants’ outstanding punter today was named the NFC Sp......2016

Special Teams Player fantasy rankings and news

  • • Late-Blooming Lorenzo Alexander: From Glue Guy to NFL Sack Leader
    2016
  • • Andre Williams, Peyton Hillis, Michael Cox's Post-Week 9 Fantasy Reaction
    2014

Special Teams Player schedule, game

  • • Cairo Santos is the NFC special teams player of the month
    2021
  • • Patriots place Brandon King on reserve/PUP, sign Darius Kilgo
    The Patriots placed Brandon King on the active/physically unable to perform list on Aug. 2 to begin training camp. But the core special teams player won’t come off the list for awhile. The team announced it placed King on reserve/PUP on Tuesday. That means he will miss at least the first six games. King missed [more]...2020
  • • Cowboys fullback Jamize Olawale opts out
    Ezekiel Elliott‘s going to need a new lead blocker this year. The Cowboys announced that fullback Jamize Olawale has opted out of the 2020 season. He’s been their starting fullback the last two years, and a key special teams player. He’s now the third Cowboys player to opt out this year, along with cornerback Maurice [more]...2020
  • • Bears agree to three-year deal with Danny Trevathan
    2020
  • • Special teams player of the year: Justin Tucker
    The Ravens are a lot more than Lamar Jackson. And if they get in a close game in the playoffs, they know they can turn to a guy who has been making big plays for years. Veteran kicker Justin Tucker missed a field goal against the Texans in November, hitting the right upright in the [more]...2020
  • • Johnny Hekker takes NFC special teams player of the week
    The Rams aren’t heading to the playoffs this season and that left them playing for nothing but the pride that comes with securing a winning record against the Cardinals in Week 17. They beat Arizona 31-24 to give themselves a 9-7 mark on the year and one of their players was also able to end [more]...2019
  • • Packers could be NFL's most dangerous team in 2019
    2019
  • • Report: Broncos' Jamal Carter done for season
    2018
  • • Patriots sign six of nine 2018 NFL Draft selections; Sign nine rookie free agents; Release OL Tony Garcia
    2018
  • View from Above: Free Agent Frenzy finally delivers
    • View from Above: Free Agent Frenzy finally delivers
    Feeling any better? I mean, based on social media posts and talk show callers - it was time for Armageddon in New England about this time a week ago.  The Patriots were ready to implode, the entire NFL had passed them by in free agency, they weren't going to sign anyone who could play, all the good players were going somewhere else...what else have we missed here? The three most popular questions ...2018

Special Teams Player rumors, scandals

  • Ask PFW: Gronk suspension, Miami meltdown and Steelers showdown
    • Ask PFW: Gronk suspension, Miami meltdown and Steelers showdown
    With only a few weeks left in the season, do you envision the Pats activating any of the players on IR? As much as I like Mitchell, WR isn't a critical need. I haven't heard any updates recently on Valentine. Is there any chance Hightower could be activated? Scott Mundell As the regular season is in its final four games can you please give us an overview of where the Patriots stand in the case of ...2017
  • • Ex-Kaepernick teammate on protest: ‘I was kind of offended’
    It sure looks like his current San Francisco 49ers teammates are supporting Colin Kaepernick. We’ve seen multiple players come out in his defense since the embattled quarterback refused to stand for the national anthem prior to last Friday’s game. That surely isn’t the case for every player around the NFL. In fact, a highly-regarded ex-teammate, Minnesota Vikings guard Alex Boone, called his prote...2016
  • • C.J. Spillman Found Guilty of Sexual Assault: Latest Comments and Reaction
    2016
  • • Why Tyler Lockett Will Grow as a Multi-Purpose Threat in 2016
    2016
  • • Todd McShay NFL Mock Draft 2016: Notable Picks from ESPN Guru's 3-Round Mock
    2016
  • • Breaking Down the Senior Bowl's Biggest Risers
    2016
  • • Gerald Christian's Quest 'To Be the Most Relevant Mr. Irrelevant There Ever Was'
    2015
  • • NFL Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Adrian Peterson, Breshad Perriman, More
    2015
  • • Reassessing Broncos' Offseason Plan and Breaking Down What's Left to Address
    2015
  • • Philadelphia Eagles: Odds of Each Offensive Player Returning in 2015
    2015

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