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Veteran defensive end Yannick Ngakoue will be available on waivers.

The Ravens are waiving Ngakoue today, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Ravens want to bring him back to their practice if he clears waivers, according to the report.

If the Ravens had cut Ngakoue before Tuesday’s trade deadline, he would have been an unrestricted free agent free to sign with any team. But because the Ravens waited until after the trade deadline, he is subject to waivers and has to go to any team that claims him. If multiple teams put in a waiver claim for Ngakoue, the team with the worst record would get him. Ngakoue would probably prefer to play for a playoff contender, but after the trade deadline that’s not up to him.

For the Ravens, the move opens up a 53-player roster spot, which may be used on running back Keaton Mitchell, who could be activated to the roster to play tonight against the Bengals.

The 29-year-old Ngakoue has been one of the NFL’s elite pass rushers at times in his career, but he hasn’t done much this season, playing just 87 defensive snaps and recording 1.5 sacks.

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Veteran defensive end Yannick Ngakoue will be available on waivers.

The Ravens are waiving Ngakoue today, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Ravens want to bring him back to their practice if he clears waivers, according to the report.

If the Ravens had cut Ngakoue before Tuesday’s trade deadline, he would have been an unrestricted free agent free to sign with any team. But because the Ravens waited until after the trade deadline, he is subject to waivers and has to go to any team that claims him. If multiple teams put in a waiver claim for Ngakoue, the team with the worst record would get him. Ngakoue would probably prefer to play for a playoff contender, but after the trade deadline that’s not up to him.

For the Ravens, the move opens up a 53-player roster spot, which may be used on running back Keaton Mitchell, who could be activated to the roster to play tonight against the Bengals.

The 29-year-old Ngakoue has been one of the NFL’s elite pass rushers at times in his career, but he hasn’t done much this season, playing just 87 defensive snaps and recording 1.5 sacks.

:shrug-n2:
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It would make the Pats allegedly better though… 🤔
 
HAMMERMILL said:
Veteran defensive end Yannick Ngakoue will be available on waivers.

The Ravens are waiving Ngakoue today, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Ravens want to bring him back to their practice if he clears waivers, according to the report.

If the Ravens had cut Ngakoue before Tuesday’s trade deadline, he would have been an unrestricted free agent free to sign with any team. But because the Ravens waited until after the trade deadline, he is subject to waivers and has to go to any team that claims him. If multiple teams put in a waiver claim for Ngakoue, the team with the worst record would get him. Ngakoue would probably prefer to play for a playoff contender, but after the trade deadline that’s not up to him.

For the Ravens, the move opens up a 53-player roster spot, which may be used on running back Keaton Mitchell, who could be activated to the roster to play tonight against the Bengals.

The 29-year-old Ngakoue has been one of the NFL’s elite pass rushers at times in his career, but he hasn’t done much this season, playing just 87 defensive snaps and recording 1.5 sacks.

:shrug-n2:
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I'm sure he'd be thrilled to come to the pats..... :coffee:
 
Yannick Ngakoue’s tour of the NFL will continue in New England. On a 2-7 team.

The Patriots claimed Ngakoue on waivers, after he was waived by the Ravens.

Baltimore signed him to the active roster on October 15, after signing him to the practice squad on September 23. Before that, he was free to sign with any team, at any time.

If the Ravens had released Ngakoue before the trade deadline, he would have been a free agent all over again. After the trade deadline, all players who are cut — regardless of experience — must go through waivers. And they must go to the team that claims them (if they want to keep playing).

It’s unclear why the Ravens didn’t cut him before the deadline. He would have been entitled to termination pay, if the Ravens had simply cut him. By waiving him, the Patriots assumed responsibility for the balance of his prorated contract for the veteran minimum of $1.21 million.

The Patriots become Ngakoue’s seventh NFL team. The 2016 fourth-round pick played for the Jaguars, Vikings, Raiders, Colts, and Bears. He now has two stints in Baltimore.
 
HAMMERMILL said:
Yannick Ngakoue’s tour of the NFL will continue in New England. On a 2-7 team.

The Patriots claimed Ngakoue on waivers, after he was waived by the Ravens.

Baltimore signed him to the active roster on October 15, after signing him to the practice squad on September 23. Before that, he was free to sign with any team, at any time.

If the Ravens had released Ngakoue before the trade deadline, he would have been a free agent all over again. After the trade deadline, all players who are cut — regardless of experience — must go through waivers. And they must go to the team that claims them (if they want to keep playing).

It’s unclear why the Ravens didn’t cut him before the deadline. He would have been entitled to termination pay, if the Ravens had simply cut him. By waiving him, the Patriots assumed responsibility for the balance of his prorated contract for the veteran minimum of $1.21 million.

The Patriots become Ngakoue’s seventh NFL team. The 2016 fourth-round pick played for the Jaguars, Vikings, Raiders, Colts, and Bears. He now has two stints in Baltimore.
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He was pretty good in Jax…not sure if he is now.
 
The Chicago Bears are hoping to turn things around after back-to-back losses, but they’re facing some serious injury issues ahead of Sunday’s tilt against the New England Patriots.

The Bears’ offensive line will be a significant concern against the Patriots, as both starting left tackle Braxton Jones and starting right tackle Darnell Wright will both miss Sunday’s game with knee injuries.

The Bears will also be without backup left tackle Kiran Amegadjie, who is dealing with a calf injury. In all likelihood, Larry Borom will play one of the tackle spots, but head coach Matt Eberflus declined to say who would play where against the Patriots.

The Bears’ secondary will also still be missing defensive back Jaquan Brisker, who is still sidelined with a concussion.

The Bears will get defensive backs Kyler Gordon and Terell Smith on Sunday, as both were left off the injury report. Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins is also expected to play after dealing with a knee injury, and defensive lineman Montez Sweat will be back on the field after missing last week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Offensive lineman Ryan Bates, who practiced all week as he works his way back from injured reserve, was listed as questionable, as were defensive lineman Darrell Taylor and linebacker Noah Sewell.

The Bears and Patriots will kick things off at noon at Soldier Field, with the game airing on Fox.
 
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