Linebacker David Lengthy Jr. cleared waivers following his departure from the Miami Dolphins however didn’t take lengthy earlier than discovering a brand new house. The Detroit Lions added Lengthy to their observe squad Monday after putting beginning linebacker Alex Anzalone on injured reserve with a damaged forearm.
Lengthy most lately performed in Week 8 in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals, logging 9 tackles but additionally recording 4 missed tackles, in line with PFF. This season, he has 38 tackles, together with two for a loss, however has additionally missed 14 tackles whereas beginning six video games for the Dolphins.
Drafted within the sixth spherical of the 2019 NFL Draft, Lengthy spent 4 years with the Tennessee Titans earlier than becoming a member of Miami on a two-year deal. His current struggles come as a little bit of a shock after 113 tackles, 9 for a loss, six quarterback hits and simply 16 missed tackles whereas beginning 17 video games final season.
Tim Boyle joins New York Giants observe squad
The New York Giants are shuffling the deck at quarterback, benching starter Daniel Jones in favor of second-year professional Tommy DeVito. Jones threw for two,070 yards, eight touchdowns, and 7 interceptions whereas main the Giants to a 2-8 document.
DeVito appeared in 9 video games final season, finishing 114 of 178 go makes an attempt for eight touchdowns and three interceptions. Former Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock is listed because the backup, with Jones at present third string.
Boyle would seemingly step in as a final resort behind DeVito and Lock contemplating that $23 million of Jones’ 2025 wage is assured in opposition to damage. Boyle appeared in two video games with the Dolphins earlier this season, finishing 15 of 26 go makes an attempt for 153 yards.
Xavien Howard talks with Cincinnati Bengals
Howard, a four-time Professional Bowler and former first-team All-Professional whereas with the Dolphins, labored out with the Cincinnati Bengals final week, however the two sides couldn’t come to a deal, in line with NFL Community’s Mike Garafolo. Cincinnati ranks No. 23 with 225.6 passing yards allowed per recreation, rising to 242 during the last three weeks.
Given the Bengals’ 4-7 document following Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, it’s unlikely they may improve their provide for Howard.
