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Falcons | Three dropped from roster Fri Aug 31, 05:48 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Austin Pasztor and SS Ron Parker were waived Friday, Aug. 31. The team also waived CB Leon McFadden (undisclosed) after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
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Falcons | Atlanta extends two Tue Mar 13, 12:46 PM
Atlanta Falcons OL Austin Pasztor and CB Leon McFadden each signed one-year undisclosed extensions Tuesday, March 13.
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Falcons | Wild Card inactives for Atlanta Sat Jan 13, 03:28 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared WR Marvin Hall, OL Sean Harlow, RB Terrence McGee, CB Leon McFadden, OL Austin Pasztor, TE Eric Saubert and LB Sean Weatherspoon inactive for Week 19.
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Leon McFadden player page
Marvin Hall player page
Eric Saubert player page
Falcons | Wild Card inactives for Falcons Sat Jan 6, 06:52 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared OT Austin Pasztor, TE Eric Saubert, CB Leon McFadden, WR Marvin Hall, OG Sean Harlow, LB Sean Weatherspoon, RB Terrence Magee inactive for Week 18.
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Marvin Hall player page
Eric Saubert player page
Falcons | Week 17 Atlanta inactives Sun Dec 31, 03:16 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared OG Jamil Douglas, CB Leon McFadden, TE Levine Toilolo, WR Marvin Hall, WR Nick Williams, OG Sean Harlow, LB Sean Weatherspoon inactive for Week 17.
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Nick Williams player page
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Falcons | Week 16 inactives for Atlanta Sun Dec 24, 11:37 AM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared OG Sean Harlow, OG Andy Levitre, CB Leon McFadden, CB Deji Olatoye, TE Eric Saubert, LB Sean Weatherspoon, WR Nick Williams inactive for Week 16.
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Eric Saubert player page
Falcons | Atlanta's Week 15 inactives Mon Dec 18, 07:07 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared OG Andy Levitre, CB Deji Olatoye, CB Leon McFadden, WR Nick Williams, OG Sean Harlow, LB Sean Weatherspoon, RB Tevin Coleman inactive for Week 15.
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Falcons | Week 14 inactives for Falcons Thu Dec 7, 07:16 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared OG Andy Levitre, CB C.J. Goodwin, TE Eric Saubert, CB Leon McFadden, WR Nick Williams, OG Sean Harlow, LB Sean Weatherspoon inactive for Week 14.
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Eric Saubert player page
Falcons | Two roster moves for Falcons Mon Dec 4, 04:07 PM
Free-agent CB Leon McFadden (Cowboys) was signed by the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Dec. 4. RB Terrence Magee was waived in a corresponding move.
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Cowboys | Leon McFadden placed on IR Tue Aug 29, 06:25 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Leon McFadden (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Aug. 29.
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Cowboys | Divisional Round inactives for Dallas Sun Jan 15, 03:23 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have declared RB Alfred Morris, OG Jonathan Cooper, CB Leon McFadden, QB Mark Sanchez, LB Mark Nzeocha, DT Richard Ash inactive for Week 19.
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Giants | Week 12 inactives for Giants Sun Nov 29, 11:59 AM
The New York Giants have declared SS Cooper Taylor, DL George Selvie, WR Geremy Davis, OT Justin Pugh, TE Larry Donnell, CB Leon McFadden, OG Weston Richburg inactive for Week 12.
| Footballguys view: Will Tye gets the start with Donnell out. You could do worse for a desperation TE play. |
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Giants | Friday injury report for Week 12 Fri Nov 27, 04:09 PM
New York Giants LB Mark Herzlich (quadriceps) and OG Justin Pugh (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 27, and have been ruled out for the Week 12 game against the Washington Redskins. C Weston Richburg (ankle) did not practice and is listed as doubtful. LB J.T. Thomas (ankle) was limited during practice and listed as questionable, while CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), CB Leon McFadden (groin), DE Damontre Moore (hamstring), OG Geoff Schwartz (ankle) and LB Uani' Unga (neck) fully participated in practice and are listed as probable.
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J.T. Thomas player page
Damontre Moore player page
Leon McFadden player page
Uani Unga player page
Giants | Thursday Giants report Thu Nov 26, 02:40 PM
New York Giants LB Mark Herzlich (quadriceps), OG Justin Pugh (concussion) and C Weston Richburg (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Nov. 26. LB J.T. Thomas (ankle) was limited in practice. CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), CB Leon McFadden (groin), DE Damontre Moore (hamstring), OG Geoff Schwartz (ankle) and LB Uani' Unga (neck) practiced in full.
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Mark Herzlich player page
J.T. Thomas player page
Damontre Moore player page
Leon McFadden player page
Uani Unga player page
Giants | Wednesday practice report for Week 12 Wed Nov 25, 02:58 PM
New York Giants LB Mark Herzlich (quadriceps) and OG Justin Pugh (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. C Weston Richburg (ankle) and LB J.T. Thomas (ankle) were limited, while CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), CB Leon McFadden (groin), DE Damontre Moore (hamstring), OG Geoff Schwartz (ankle) and LB Uani' Unga (neck) practiced in full.
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Mark Herzlich player page
J.T. Thomas player page
Damontre Moore player page
Leon McFadden player page
Uani Unga player page
Giants | Week 10 inactives for Giants Sun Nov 15, 03:21 PM
The New York Giants have declared LB J.T. Thomas, OT Justin Pugh, TE Larry Donnell, CB Leon McFadden, CB Prince Amukamara, LB Uani' Unga, WR Victor Cruz inactive for Week 10.
| Footballguys view: UDFA Will Tye will get another start for the Giants at tight end today. |
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Giants | Friday injury report for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 05:13 PM
New York Giants CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), LB J.T. Thomas (ankle) and LB Uani' Unga (neck) are out for Week 10 against the New England Patriots. CB Leon McFadden (groin) is questionable, while OGs Justin Pugh (illness) and Geoff Schwartz (ankle) are probable. Thomas and Unga did not practice Friday, Nov. 13. Amukamara and McFadden were limited, while Pugh and Schwartz practiced in full.
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Leon McFadden player page
Uani Unga player page
Giants | Thursday practice report for Week 10 Thu Nov 12, 05:01 PM
New York Giants LBs J.T. Thomas (ankle) and Uani' Unga (neck) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 12. CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), CB Leon McFadden (groin) and OG Justin Pugh (illness) were limited. OG Geoff Schwartz (ankle) participated fully.
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J.T. Thomas player page
Leon McFadden player page
Uani Unga player page
Giants | Wednesday practice report for Week 10 Wed Nov 11, 05:35 PM
New York Giants OGs Justin Pugh (illness) and Geoff Schwartz (ankle) and LBs J.T. Thomas (ankle) and Uani' Unga (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 11. CBs Prince Amukamara (pectoral) and Leon McFadden (groin) were limited.
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J.T. Thomas player page
Leon McFadden player page
Uani Unga player page
Giants | New York's inactives for Week 9 Sun Nov 8, 02:37 PM
The New York Giants have declared CB Prince Amukamara, WR Victor Cruz, TE Larry Donnell, OG Bobby Hart, CB Leon McFadden, LB J.T. Thomas, LB Uani' Unga inactive for Week 9.
| Footballguys view: Will Tye, an undrafted rookie, will get his first NFL start. He's got good speed for a tight end and could have a nice day against a Bucs defense that allowed Jacob Tamme a ton of catches and yardage last week. |
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J.T. Thomas player page
Larry Donnell player page
Leon McFadden player page
Uani Unga player page
Giants | Friday Giants report Fri Nov 6, 02:22 PM
New York Giants LB Jon Beason (ankle, knee), DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa (hamstring) and LB J.T. Thomas (ankle) didn't practice all week and are out for Week 9. CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral) was limited all week, but he's out as well. CB Leon McFadden (groin) didn't practice Friday, Nov. 6, and he's questionable for Week 9. LB Uani' Unga (neck) was limited, and he's questionable. OG Geoff Schwartz (ankle) and FS Craig Dahl (neck) were limited and are probable.
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Leon McFadden player page
Uani Unga player page
Owamagbe Odighizuwa player page
Giants | Thursday practice report for Week 9 Thu Nov 5, 06:13 PM
New York Giants LB Jon Beason (ankle, knee), CB Leon McFadden (groin) and LB J.T. Thomas (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 5. LB Uani' Unga (neck), CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), S Craig Dahl (neck) and OG Geoff Schwartz (ankle) were limited.
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J.T. Thomas player page
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49ers | Week 10 Inactives Sun Nov 9, 11:29 AM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared LB Dan Skuta, C Dillon Farrell, QB Josh X. Johnson, S L.J. McCray, CB Leon McFadden, LB Patrick Willis, WR Quinton Patton inactive for Week 10.
| Footballguys view: With Willis out, Jimmy Graham will have more shots to get free in the middle of the field for the Saints. |
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49ers | Leon McFadden promoted Sat Nov 1, 04:42 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Leon McFadden was promoted to the 53-man roster Saturday, Nov. 1.
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49ers | Practice squad moves made Mon Sep 15, 10:27 PM
The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agents TE Xavier Grimble (Giants) and CB Leon McFadden (Browns) to the practice squad Monday, Sept. 15. The team released CB Chance Casey and LB Shayne Skov from the practice squad in the corresponding move.
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NFL | Three clear waivers Fri Sep 12, 05:32 PM
Free-agent LB Orie Lemon (Cowboys), CB Leon McFadden (Jets) and LB Pat Schiller (Rams) cleared waivers Friday, Sept. 12, and have become free agents.
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Jets | Waive Leon McFadden Thu Sep 11, 05:03 PM
The New York Jets waived CB Leon McFadden Thursday, Sept. 11.
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Jets | Week 1 Inactives Sun Sep 7, 11:45 AM
The New York Jets have declared OG Ben Ijalana, OL Dakota Dozier, CB Dee Milliner, DE IK Enemkpali, FS Josh Bush, CB Leon McFadden, WR Walter Powell inactive for Week 1.
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Jets | Claim Leon McFadden Sun Aug 31, 07:11 PM
The New York Jets claimed CB Leon McFadden of waivers from the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Aug. 31. In a corresponding move, the team released CB LeQuan Lewis.
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Browns | Leon McFadden cut Sat Aug 30, 01:46 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden has been waived, according to a source.
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Browns | Leon McFadden expected to get more time Wed Dec 4, 12:03 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said CB Leon McFadden likely will receive more playing time with CB Christopher Owens (knee) being placed on Injured Reserve.
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Browns | Leon McFadden expected to get playing time Sat Nov 9, 08:06 PM
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton indicated CB Leon McFadden likely will receive more playing time moving forward.
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Browns | Christopher Owens could start Fri Sep 6, 07:07 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Christopher Owens could start Week 1 if CB Buster Skrine (shoulder) is not able to play. CB Leon McFadden would also receive increased playing time if Skrine misses the game.
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Leon McFadden player page
Browns | Leon McFadden doubtful to play Thursday Thu Aug 15, 12:23 AM
Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden (groin) was able to return to practice Wednesday, Aug. 14, and he participated in team drills. However, it is doubtful he will play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 15, against the Detroit Lions, head coach Rob Chudzinski said.
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Browns | Eight sitting Sat Aug 10, 04:03 PM
Cleveland Browns CBs Christopher Owens (foot), CB Leon McFadden (groin), RB Montario Hardesty (hamstring), TE Brad Smelley (hamstring), WR David Nelson (knee), FB Brock Bolen (calf), OT Chris Faulk (knee) and OT Oniel Cousins (ankle) are out of practice Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Browns | Leon McFadden sitting Sat Aug 10, 03:51 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden (groin) is out with a sore groin Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Browns | Leon McFadden losing ground in CB competition Thu Aug 8, 04:31 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden (groin) is losing ground in the competition for one of the starting cornerback jobs because he has been sidelined with a pulled hamstring.
| Footballguys view: The rookie from San Diego State has quick feet and good speed to keep up with WRs downfield. He had 29 passes defensed over the last two years of his college career. He's competing with Buster Skrine and Chris Owens for spots on the depth chart behind star CB Joe Haden. |
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Browns | Four ruled out for preseason game Wed Aug 7, 01:49 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Montario Hardesty (hamstring), OG Shawn Lauvao (ankle), CB Leon McFadden (groin) and FS T.J. Ward (hamstring) have been ruled out for the first preseason game.
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Browns | Three-way battle to start at CB Tue Jul 30, 08:05 PM
There is a three-way battle shaping up in Cleveland Browns training camp for the starting job opposite CB Joe Haden. CB Buster Skrine has been working as the starter in the base defense, and he moves to the slot when the team runs its nickel defense. CB Christopher Owens has reportedly been the second most dominant corner in camp behind Haden. Skrine, Owens and CB Leon McFadden are each battling for that starting job opposite Haden.
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Browns | Leon McFadden admits adjustments tough Tue Jul 30, 08:04 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden said Tuesday, July 30, that it has been an uphill climb adjusting to three step drop coverage. He is in the mix for the starting job opposite CB Joe Haden, but CBs Christopher Owens and Buster Skrine appear to be ahead of him in that race.
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Browns | Leon McFadden could start Sat Jul 20, 03:44 PM
Cleveland Browns rookie CB Leon McFadden has a good chance to win the starting job opposite of CB Joe Haden.
| Footballguys view: Any CB starting opposite Haden will get plenty of passes thrown his way. McFadden was a standout player at San Diego State because of his ability to mirror receivers on underneath routes. He lacks true elite speed and may have difficulty covering deep. |
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Browns | Leon McFadden signs Fri Jul 19, 06:08 PM
The Cleveland Browns have signed third-round draft choice CB Leon McFadden to a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Browns | Leon McFadden, Armonty Bryant yet to sign Wed Jul 17, 10:13 PM
The Cleveland Browns are confident CB Leon McFadden and DL Armonty Bryant will be in training camp on time. The two draft picks have yet to sign.
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Browns | Hoping Leon McFadden can win starting job Sat Jul 6, 08:12 PM
The Cleveland Browns are hoping CB Leon McFadden will be able to win the starting cornerback job opposite CB Joe Haden during training camp.
| Footballguys view: McFadden is an aggressive corner who can stick with speedy WRs downfield. He'll need to improve his diagnostics skills so he doesn't get burned by pump fakes and double moves. |
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Browns | Leon MaFadden may not be a top-three CB Fri Jun 7, 02:45 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden will need a very impressive training camp to win the No. 2 or No. 3 cornerback job this season. CBs Buster Skrine and Christopher Owens are expected to fill those roles.
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Browns | Three competing for CB job Sun Jun 2, 04:23 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Christopher Owens, Buster Skrine and Leon McFadden will be candidates for one of the starting cornerback jobs during training camp.
| Footballguys view: The starting job opposite Joe Haden is wide open. McFadden (San Diego State) was added in the third-round of the 2013 NFL draft. He's a scrappy player with the speed to get in the back pocket of receivers he covers. We'll see how this battle shakes out in training camp. |
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Browns | Leon McFadden expected to practice next week Sat May 18, 04:09 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said CB Leon McFadden should participate in organized team activities next week. McFadden was not able to participate this week because his school was still in session.
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Browns | Buster Skrine working as starter for now Fri May 17, 09:03 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Buster Skrine lined up opposite CB Joe Haden as a starter on the first-team defense during organized team activities (OTAs) this week. Skrine is trying to hold off third-round draft pick CB Leon McFadden for that starting spot.
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Browns | Leon McFadden among the missing Fri May 17, 09:01 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden was among the rookies who missed practice this week during organized team activities (OTAs) because he is still in school.
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Browns | Trevin Wade's roster spot in danger Fri May 3, 11:30 PM
The arrival of Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden via the 2013 NFL Draft, and the offseason signings of veteran CBs Kevin Barnes and Christopher Owens, might put the roster spot of CB Trevin Wade in serious jeopardy.
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