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NFL | Two suspended Wed Sep 11, 12:58 AM
The National Football League suspended free-agents CB Brandon McDonald (Buccaneers) and SS Tom Zbikowski (Bears) Tuesday, Sept. 10. McDonald was suspended two games for violating the league's personal conduct policy, while Zbikowski was suspended four weeks for violating the policy on performance-enhancing substances. The suspensions will run while they're both free agents, meaning McDonald is eligible to sign with a team in Week 4, while Zbikowski can return in Week 6.
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Buccaneers | Roster moves made Tue Dec 11, 08:02 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed CB Brandon McDonald (Buccaneers) Tuesday, Dec. 11. The team also re-signed CB James Rogers (Buccaneers) to the practice squad and waived LB Joe Holland to make room.
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Dolphins | Brandon McDonald waived Sat Nov 10, 10:28 PM
The Miami Dolphins waived CB Brandon McDonald Saturday, Nov. 10.
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Dolphins | Richard Marshall placed on IR Wed Nov 7, 06:10 PM
The Miami Dolphins have placed CB Richard Marshall (back) on Injured Reserve. In a corresponding move, the team claimed CB Brandon McDonald off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Buccaneers | Roster moves Tue Nov 6, 04:05 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted CB LeQuan Lewis from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Nov. 6. In corresponding moves, CB Brandon McDonald was released and free-agent TE Lamark Brown (Bills) was signed to the practice squad.
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Buccaneers | Four listed as probable Fri Nov 2, 07:03 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Donald Penn (wrist), DE Michael Bennett (ankle), CB Brandon McDonald (ankle) and CB Eric Wright (Achilles') fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 2, and are listed as probable for Week 9.
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Buccaneers | Four take part in practice Thu Nov 1, 08:53 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Donald Penn (wrist), DE Michael Bennett (ankle), CB Brandon McDonald (ankle) and CB Eric Wright (Achilles') fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.
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Buccaneers | Two limited in practice Wed Oct 31, 05:56 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Brandon McDonald (ankle) and CB Eric Wright (Achilles') were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31.
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Buccaneers | Brandon McDonald questionable for Week 8 Wed Oct 24, 03:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Brandon McDonald (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is questionable for the team's Week 8 game.
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Buccaneers | Four fully participate in practice Tue Oct 23, 05:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Adam Hayward (ankle), CB Brandon McDonald (ankle), G Carl Nicks (foot) and C Jeremy Zuttah (quadriceps) all fully participated in practice Tuesday, Oct. 23.
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Buccaneers | Three limited Mon Oct 22, 05:11 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Adam Hayward (ankle), CB Brandon McDonald (ankle) and OG Carl Nicks (foot) were limited in practice Monday, Oct. 22.
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Buccaneers | Brandon McDonald signed Mon Aug 20, 09:29 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Monday, Aug. 20, they have signed free-agent CB Brandon McDonald (Lions). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Lions | Week 18 Inactives Sat Jan 7, 07:29 PM
The Detroit Lions have declared DL Andre Fluellen, CB Brandon McDonald, SS Chris Harris, LB Douglas Hogue, QB Drew Stanton, RB Joique Bell, OG Leonard Davis inactive for Week 18.
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Lions | Brandon McDonald released Fri Dec 9, 11:15 AM
The Detroit Lions have released CB Brandon McDonald.
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Lions | Three limited Thu Dec 8, 08:16 PM
Detroit Lions CB Brandon McDonald (thigh), OG Rob Sims (shoulder) and DL Willie Young (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 8.
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Lions | Four take part in limited practice Wed Dec 7, 08:24 PM
Detroit Lions LB Justin Durant (hamstring), CB Brandon McDonald (thigh), OG Rob Sims (shoulder) and DL Willie Young (ankle) were each listed as limited participants in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
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Lions | Week 13 Inactives Sun Dec 4, 07:18 PM
The Detroit Lions have declared RB Aaron Brown, CB Brandon McDonald, CB Chris Houston, QB Drew Stanton, DL Lawrence Jackson, OG Leonard Davis, FS Louis Delmas inactive for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Kevin Smith is active and he will start. |
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Lions | Brandon McDonald a game-time decision Fri Dec 2, 05:10 PM
Detroit Lions CB Brandon McDonald (thigh) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 2. He is listed as questionable for Week 13 and will be a game-time decision.
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Lions | Four players do not practice Thu Dec 1, 08:04 PM
Detroit Lions DE Lawrence Jackson (thigh), CBs Chris Houston (knee) and Brandon McDonald (thigh) and FS Louis Delmas (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 1.
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Lions | Two limited Wed Nov 30, 05:28 PM
Detroit Lions CB Brandon McDonald (thigh) and DL Willie Young (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.
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Lions | Two CBs uncertain for Week 13 Sat Nov 26, 05:26 PM
Detroit Lions CBs Chris Houston (leg) and Brandon McDonald (leg) suffered leg injuries in Week 12 and his statuses for Week 13 is uncertain. Houston was scheduled to undergo tests on his injury.
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Lions | Battle at cornerback Mon Aug 1, 12:55 AM
Detroit Lions CB Chris Houston is expected to start at left cornerback. CBs Eric Wright, Alphonso Smith and Aaron Berry are in a competition during training camp for the starting position on the right side. CBs Nate Vasher, Brandon McDonald and Prince Miller are also in the mix for additional depth.
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Lions | Close to re-signing Brandon McDonald Tue Jul 26, 07:45 PM
The Detroit Lions are close to agreeing to a new deal with free-agent CB Brandon McDonald, one of their own free agents. McDonald tweeted that the deal was done, but a source said it was not yet finalized.
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Lions | Two CBs expected to compete for roster spots if re-signed Sat Jul 9, 04:06 PM
Detroit Lions impending free-agent CBs Brandon McDonald and Tye Hill likely would have to compete for spots on the roster if the team decided to re-sign them once free agency begins.
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Lions | Did not tender offer to Brandon McDonald Fri Mar 4, 01:15 PM
The Detroit Lions did not tender an offer to impending free-agent CB Brandon McDonald, making him an unrestricted free agent, reports Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press.
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Lions | Two placed on Injured Reserve Thu Dec 16, 12:10 PM
The Detroit Lions have placed OT Gosder Cherilus (knee) and CB Brandon McDonald (forearm) on Injured Reserve, ending their 2010 seasons, reports Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press.
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Lions | Brandon McDonald to be placed on IR Mon Dec 13, 03:42 PM
Detroit Lions CB Brandon McDonald (forearm) will be placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a broken forearm in Week 14, reports Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com.
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Lions | Brandon McDonald suffers injury Week 14 Sun Dec 12, 03:58 PM
Detroit Lions CB Brandon McDonald (arm) suffered an arm injury in the team's Week 14 game and was considered questionable to return, reports CBSSports.com.
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Lions | Week 8 Inactives Sun Oct 31, 11:43 AM
The Detroit Lions have declared RB Aaron Brown, CB Brandon McDonald, C Cody Wallace, WR Derrick Williams, OT Jason Fox, DL Lawrence Jackson, QB Shaun Hill, DL Willie Young inactive for Week 8.
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Lions | Brandon McDonald claimed Thu Oct 28, 12:41 PM
The Detroit Lions have claimed free-agent CB Brandon McDonald (Cardinals) off waivers, reports Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News.
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Cardinals | Brandon McDonald released Tue Oct 26, 04:40 PM
The Arizona Cardinals released CB Brandon McDonald Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Brandon McDonald player page Cardinals | Week 4 Inactives Sun Oct 3, 03:18 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared LB Alex Hall, C Ben Claxton, CB Brandon McDonald, DL Dan Williams, WR Early Doucet, SS Hamza Abdullah, QB John Skelton, WR Steve Breaston inactive for Week 4.
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Cardinals | Week 3 Inactives Sun Sep 26, 03:26 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, LB Alex Hall, C Ben Claxton, CB Brandon McDonald, WR Early Doucet, DL Gabe Watson, SS Hamza Abdullah, QB John Skelton inactive for Week 3.
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Cardinals | Week 2 Inactives Sun Sep 19, 11:57 AM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, RB Beanie Wells, C Ben Claxton, CB Brandon McDonald, WR Early Doucet, DL Gabe Watson, SS Hamza Abdullah, QB John Skelton inactive for Week 2.
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Cardinals | Week 1 Inactives Sun Sep 12, 03:17 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, WR Andre Roberts, RB Beanie Wells, C Ben Claxton, CB Brandon McDonald, LB Cyril Obiozor, DL Gabe Watson, QB John Skelton inactive for Week 1.
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Cardinals | Two players claimed Sun Sep 5, 02:34 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have claimed free-agent LB Cyril Obiozor (Packers) and CB Brandon McDonald (Browns) off waivers, reports Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic.
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Browns | Bobby Engram, 13 others released Sat Sep 4, 09:35 PM
The Cleveland Browns have released DB Larry Asante, DB Chris Chancellor, DL Clifton Geathers, DL Travis Ivey, RB Chris Jennings, DB Brandon McDonald, DL Swanson Miller, OL Pat Murray, QB Brett Ratliff, DL Brian Sanford, DB DeAngelo Smith, WR Bobby Engram, OL Scott Kooistra and DL C.J. Mosley, reports Aaron Wilson, of The NationalFootballPost.com.
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Browns | Brandon McDonald impressing coaches Fri Jun 4, 04:56 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said he has been impressed with how CB Brandon McDonald has performed so far during offseason workouts, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.
| Footballguys view: McDonald once started for the Browns, and he was a good IDP play during that time, but now he is the fourth CB at best, as the team has drafted Joe Haden in the first round and traded for Sheldon Brown. |
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Browns | McDonald earns extra pay Tue Mar 23, 10:15 PM
Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns CB Brandon McDonald earned an extra $248,403 through the NFL's performance-based pay program.
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Browns | Six practice in full Friday Fri Oct 30, 04:30 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns P Dave Zastudil (knee), C Alex Mack (shoulder), CB Eric Wright (shoulder), CB Brandon McDonald (shoulder), DL C.J. Mosley (back) and LB David Bowens (knee) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and are probable for Week 8.
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Browns | Four players limited Thursday Thu Oct 29, 05:58 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Kenyon Coleman (groin), CB Eric Wright (shoulder), CB Brandon McDonald (shoulder) and LB David Bowens (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 29. They are expected to play in Week 8.
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Browns | Several players limited Wednesday Wed Oct 28, 06:17 PM
ClevelandBrowns.com reports Cleveland Browns DE Kenyon Coleman (groin), OG Rex Hadnot (knee), TE Steve Heiden (knee), CB Brandon McDonald (shoulder), DE Robaire Smith (shoulder), FB Lawrence Vickers (shoulder) and CB Eric Wright (shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Browns | Eight practice Friday, probable for Week 7 Fri Oct 23, 09:29 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns OG Floyd Womack (ankle), LB David Bowens (knee), DE Robaire Smith (calf), DT Shaun Rogers (illness, foot), P Dave Zastudil (knee), LB Kamerion Wimbley (illness), LB Eric Barton (shoulder) and CB Brandon McDonald (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 23, and are probable for Week 7.
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Browns | Four limited Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 05:26 PM
Cleveland Browns LB David Bowens (knee), DL Kenyon Coleman (groin), OG Rex Hadnot (knee) and CB Brandon McDonald (shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Browns | McDonald to be benched Week 4 Sat Oct 3, 10:26 AM
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns starting CB Brandon McDonald has been benched for the team's Week 4 game, according to a source who confirmed an earlier report. McDonald may see time in the nickel or dime defense if he plays at all.
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Browns | Francies starts skirmish Friday Fri Sep 25, 04:13 PM
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns CB Coye Francies, upset over a prank, threw a bucket of ice and at least one errant punch during a skirmish in the team's locker room Friday, Sept. 25. Francies tossed the bucket of ice on CB Brandon McDonald and threw ice in the direction of FS Mike Adams. Francies then threw a punch at SS Abram Elam before DL Shaun Rogers grabbed him and escorted him out the side door.
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Browns | Mangini still has confidence in starting corners Tue Jun 2, 11:42 AM
Fred Greetham, of The Orange and Brown Report, reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini remains confident in starting CB Eric Wright and CB Brandon McDonald, even though the team made numerous additions to the defensive backfield this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Both Wright and McDonald have been beat on deep passes. 'Everybody gets beat deep,' Mangini said. 'But, as a corner you have to have a short memory and go back and go again or it will happen again.' |
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