Latest News

Search for order by

BAL  BUF  CIN  CLE  DEN  HOU  IND  JAX  KC  LAC  LV  MIA  NE  NYJ  PIT  TEN  
ARI  ATL  CAR  CHI  DAL  DET  GB  LAR  MIN  NO  NYG  PHI  SEA  SF  TB  WAS  

QB   RB   WR   TE   PK   |    All Non-IDP    |    DT   DE   DL   ILB   OLB   LB   CB   S   DB     |      Footballguys View     |     All the news     |     FBG News Blogger Archive


RSS Feed:             News Items Powered By:USA Today - Fantasy Score

  Rams | Sam Shields wants to keep playing    Sun Feb 10, 05:21 PM

Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent CB Sam Shields said he wants to continue his playing career and is open to re-signing with the Rams this offseason.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Rams | Sam Shields has chance to play    Sun Nov 4, 11:13 AM

Los Angeles Rams CB Sam Shields (illness) did not travel with the team for the Week 9 game but did travel to New Orleans by himself Saturday, Nov. 3, and has a chance to play against the New Orleans Saints.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Rams | Week 9 injury report for LAR    Fri Nov 2, 07:01 PM

Los Angeles Rams CB Sam Shields (illness) didn't practice Friday, Nov. 2 and he is questionable for Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. WR Cooper Kupp (knee), LB Trevon Young (back), C John Sullivan (rest) and OT Andrew Whitworth (rest) each practiced in full and are off the injury report.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page
Cooper Kupp player page

  Rams | Sam Shields might not fly with team    Fri Nov 2, 07:00 PM

Los Angeles Rams CB Sam Shields (illness) might not fly with the team and his availability for Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints is in question.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Rams | Thursday practice report for Rams    Thu Nov 1, 07:40 PM

Los Angeles Rams C John Sullivan (non-injury), OT Andrew Whitworth (non-injury) and CB Sam Shields (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1. LB Trevon Young (back) fully participated in practice.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Rams | Sam Shields contract update    Sat Mar 10, 12:30 PM

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams CB Sam Shields signed a one-year deal worth a little more than $1 million.

Footballguys view: It's a 'prove it' deal on a player the Rams are merely taking a flier on. Shields has played one game over the last two years due to concussions. He's said that he's 'one away' from retirement.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page


  Rams | Sam Shields joins Rams    Thu Mar 8, 05:39 PM

Free-agent CB Sam Shields (Packers) signed with the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, March 8. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Shield has launched a comeback after a severe concussion with the Packers. Few expected him to ever play again, and we wish him luck and health in his endeavor.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page


  Rams | Sam Shields to meet with Rams    Mon Mar 5, 04:02 PM

Free-agent CB Sam Shields (Packers) is scheduled to meet with the Los Angeles Rams Tuesday, March 6, according to a source.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Browns | Sam Shields to visit Browns    Mon Mar 5, 03:11 PM

Free-agent CB Sam Shields (Packers) will visit the Cleveland Browns this week, among other teams, according to a source.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  NFL | Sam Shields suspended two games    Sun Sep 3, 11:10 AM

Free-agent CB Sam Shields (Packers) was suspended for the first two games of the 2017 regular season Saturday, Sept. 2.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | More on Sam Shields' release    Wed Feb 8, 05:44 PM

Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields was released with a failed physical designation.

Footballguys view: He was never cleared by doctors after his Week 1 concussion. That's a problem as Shields wants to continue playing in the NFL.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page


  NFL | Sam Shields not retiring    Wed Feb 8, 12:08 PM

Free-agent CB Sam Shields (concussion) does not intend to retire, according to a source.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | More on Sam Shields release    Wed Feb 8, 10:07 AM

Updating an earlier report, former Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields' release will save the team $9 million in salary cap space.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Sam Shields cut    Wed Feb 8, 09:55 AM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields was released Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to a source.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Sam Shields still in protocol    Thu Jan 26, 11:47 AM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) still hasn't cleared the concussion protocol Thursday, Jan. 26, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Sam Shields still experiencing headaches    Mon Jan 23, 12:13 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) still wants to play football, but told the Wisconsin State Journal recently he is still having occasional headaches. He suffered his second in a nine-month span in Week 1 and has four documented concussions during his seven-year NFL career.

Footballguys view: Shields has a cap hit of $12.1 million in 2017, but there's only $3.1 million remaining in dead money. If he continues to play (a HUGE if), then expect the Packers to restructure his deal. There's always a possibility that the Packers look to cut the veteran corner for 2017.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page


  Packers | Sam Shields to remain sidelined    Wed Nov 23, 02:28 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) will remain on the Reserve/Injured list for the rest of the season, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Sam Shields placed on IR    Tue Oct 18, 03:21 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to sources.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Sam Shields to miss fifth straight game    Tue Oct 18, 01:35 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Green Bay's Monday practice report    Mon Oct 17, 05:46 PM

Green Bay Packers WR Jared Abbrederis (quadriceps), S Chris Banjo (hamstring), OT Bryan Bulaga (back), TE Jared Cook (ankle), CB Damarious Randall (groin), CB Quinten Rollins (groin) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 17. This practice report is an estimation as the Packers did not practice.

Link to story
Jared Cook player page
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Jared Abbrederis player page
Quinten Rollins player page
Damarious Randall player page

  Packers | Week 6 inactives for Packers    Sun Oct 16, 03:23 PM

The Green Bay Packers have declared FS Chris Banjo, DL Christian Ringo, RB James Starks, TE Jared Cook, OT Kyle Murphy, CB Quinten Rollins, CB Sam Shields inactive for Week 6.

Jared Cook player page
James Starks player page
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Quinten Rollins player page
Christian Ringo player page

  Packers | Green Bay's Friday injury report    Fri Oct 14, 04:25 PM

Green Bay Packers FS Chris Banjo (hamstring), TE Jared Cook (ankle) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 6, while CB Damarious Randall (groin) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. OG T.J. Lang (hip) and C JC Tretter (back) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. The Packers did not practice Friday, so this is an estimation.

Footballguys view: Shields being out again should help Dak Prescott and the Cowboys receivers, although the passing game will remain conservative unless the Packers top notch run defense and Aaron Rodgers force more passing by building a lead and keeping the Cowboys out of their comfort zone.

Link to story
Jared Cook player page
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Damarious Randall player page


  Packers | Thursday practice report for Packers    Thu Oct 13, 05:29 PM

Green Bay Packers FS Chris Banjo (hamstring), TE Jared Cook (ankle) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 13. CB Damarious Randall (groin), OG T.J. Lang (hip) and C J.C. Tretter (back) were limited.

Link to story
Jared Cook player page
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Damarious Randall player page

  Packers | Wednesday injury report for Packers    Wed Oct 12, 06:30 PM

Green Bay Packers FS Chris Banjo (hamstring), TE Jared Cook (ankle) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 12. CB Damarious Randall (groin) was limited during practice, while OG T.J. Lang (hip) fully participated in practice.

Link to story
Jared Cook player page
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Damarious Randall player page

  Packers | Green Bay inactives for Week 5    Sun Oct 9, 07:43 PM

Green Bay Packers QB Joe Callahan, TE Jared Cook (ankle), OT Kyle Murphy, DT Brian Price, CB Damarious Randall (groin), DT Christian Ringo and CB Sam Shields (concussion) are inactive for Week 5 against the New York Giants.

Link to story
Jared Cook player page
Brian Price player page
Sam Shields player page
Damarious Randall player page
Christian Ringo player page

  Packers | Green Bay's Friday injury report    Fri Oct 7, 04:11 PM

Green Bay Packers TE Jared Cook (ankle) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 7. LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Damarious Randall (groin) were limited participants, while S Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), LB Datone Jones (knee) and FB Aaron Ripkowski (back) were able to practice in full.

Letroy Guion player page
Clay Matthews player page
Jared Cook player page
Morgan Burnett player page
Sam Shields player page
Datone Jones player page
Damarious Randall player page
Aaron Ripkowski player page

  Packers | Green Bay's Thursday practice report    Thu Oct 6, 05:26 PM

Green Bay Packers TE Jared Cook (ankle) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 6. LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Damarious Randall (groin) were limited. FS Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), LB Datone Jones (knee) and FB Aaron Ripkowski (back) participated fully.

Link to story
Letroy Guion player page
Clay Matthews player page
Jared Cook player page
Morgan Burnett player page
Sam Shields player page
Datone Jones player page
Damarious Randall player page
Aaron Ripkowski player page

  Packers | Sam Shields ruled out    Thu Oct 6, 12:34 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) is making progress but will not be able to play in Week 5, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

Footballguys view: Shields concussion history really makes this an indefinite absence no matter what McCarthy says. The Packers secondary has struggled against #1 receivers without Shields, allowing 9-182-1 to Stefon Diggs and 6-205-2 to Marvin Jones in the two games he has missed so far. This week they get Odell Beckham Jr.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page


  Packers | Wednesday injury report for Packers    Wed Oct 5, 05:37 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5. DT Letroy Guion (knee), LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Damarious Randall (groin) were limited during practice, while FS Morgan Burnett (groin), DE Datone Jones (knee) and FB Aaron Ripkowski (back) fully participated in practice.

Link to story
Letroy Guion player page
Clay Matthews player page
Morgan Burnett player page
Sam Shields player page
Datone Jones player page
Damarious Randall player page
Aaron Ripkowski player page

  Packers | Monday practice report    Wed Oct 5, 12:53 AM

Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews (hamstring/ankle), DLs Datone Jones (knee) and Letroy Guion (knee), and SS Morgan Burnett (hamstring) were all back at practice Monday, Oct. 3, after being inactive in Week 3. CB Sam Shields (concussion) and TE Jared Cook (ankle) were the only players to miss practice.

Link to story
Letroy Guion player page
Clay Matthews player page
Jared Cook player page
Morgan Burnett player page
Sam Shields player page
Datone Jones player page

  Packers | Sam Shields' condition improving    Mon Oct 3, 12:33 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) won't be able to practice on Monday, Oct. 3, but he is reportedly feeling better after sustaining a concussion in Week 2, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 25, 11:31 AM

The Green Bay Packers have declared LB Clay Matthews, LB Datone Jones, QB Joe Callahan, OT Kyle Murphy, DL Letroy Guion, FS Morgan Burnett, CB Sam Shields inactive for Week 3.

Footballguys view: The Packers are missing key starters at every level of the defense. This could be one of the highest scoring games of the day with the Lions also down two of their three best defensive players.

Letroy Guion player page
Clay Matthews player page
Morgan Burnett player page
Sam Shields player page
Datone Jones player page


  Packers | Sam Shields to miss more time    Sun Sep 25, 09:40 AM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) is expected to be 'cleared to play in a few more weeks,' according to a source.

Footballguys view: This could be overly optimistic, as Shields has had four concussions in his career. He is the Packers best cover corner and opposing matchups will benefit from his absence. Consider Shields out indefinitely.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page


  Packers | Friday injury report for Green Bay    Fri Sep 23, 05:28 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 3. SS Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), DE Datone Jones (knee), OG T.J. Lang (hip) and LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) are listed as questionable. Shields, Matthews, Jones, Guion and Burnett did not participate in practice, while Lang was limited during practice. FS Chris Banjo (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (hamstring), CB Josh Hawkins (hamstring), CB Micah Hyde (ankle) and WR Jeff Janis (hand) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report. The Packers did not practice Friday, so this is an estimation.

Footballguys view: Shields being out is a boon for Marvin Jones, Golden Tate and Matthew Stafford. The Lions-Packers game could be one of the highest scoring matchups of Week 3.

Link to story
Letroy Guion player page
Clay Matthews player page
Morgan Burnett player page
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Datone Jones player page
Micah Hyde player page
Jeff Janis player page
Jayrone Elliott player page


  Packers | Thursday practice report for Packers    Thu Sep 22, 06:28 PM

Green Bay Packers S Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), DE Datone Jones (knee), OG T.J. Lang (hip), LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 22. S Chris Banjo (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (hamstring), CB Josh Hawkins (hamstring), CB Micah Hyde (ankle) and WR Jeff Janis (hand) participated fully.

Link to story
Letroy Guion player page
Clay Matthews player page
Morgan Burnett player page
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Datone Jones player page
Micah Hyde player page
Jeff Janis player page
Jayrone Elliott player page

  Packers | Sam Shields meets with specialist    Thu Sep 22, 01:18 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) met with a concussion specialist earlier this week to determine the severity of his head injury. Shields is still in the concussion protocol and is not expected to play in Week 3.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Wednesday injury report for Packers    Wed Sep 21, 05:58 PM

Green Bay Packers SS Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Letroy Guion (knee), DE Datone Jones (knee), LB Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21. FS Chris Banjo (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (hamstring), CB Josh Hawkins (hamstring), CB Micah Hyde (ankle) and WR Jeff Janis (hand) fully participated in practice.

Link to story
Letroy Guion player page
Clay Matthews player page
Morgan Burnett player page
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Datone Jones player page
Micah Hyde player page
Jeff Janis player page
Jayrone Elliott player page

  Packers | Sam Shields to miss game    Sat Sep 17, 05:20 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) has been ruled out for the team's Week 2 game.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Sam Shields doubtful vs. Vikings    Fri Sep 16, 04:37 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (head) is listed as doubtful for Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings with a concussion suffered in the opener. Considering his history with concussions, the team may decide to keep him out through its Week 4 bye.

Footballguys view: Stefon Diggs becomes an excellent PPR play on this news as Shields is the Packers best cover corner.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page


  Packers | Sam Shields remains in concussion protocol    Fri Sep 16, 12:37 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) is being evaluated Friday, Sept. 16, and is still in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy noted there is no update on Shields' status.

Footballguys view: If Shields is out, the Packers will be without an excellent cover corner. Stefon Diggs matchup will be upgraded if Shields can't go on Sunday.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page


  Packers | Green Bay's injury report for Thursday    Thu Sep 15, 06:05 PM

Green Bay Packers S Chris Banjo (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (hamstring), CB Josh Hawkins (hamstring) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 15. WR Trevor Davis (shoulder) and WR Jeff Janis (hand) were full participants.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Jeff Janis player page
Jayrone Elliott player page
Trevor Davis player page

  Packers | Green Bay's Wednesday injury report    Wed Sep 14, 05:52 PM

Green Bay Packers FS Chris Banjo (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (hamstring), CB Sam Shields (concussion) and CB Josh Hawkins (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 14. WR Trevor Davis (shoulder) was limited during practice.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page
Chris Banjo player page
Jayrone Elliott player page
Trevor Davis player page

  Packers | Sam Shields enters protocol     Mon Sep 12, 05:38 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) is in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Sam Shields might have concussion    Sun Sep 11, 07:43 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (head) left the Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was being evaluated for concussion, the team said after the game.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Damarious Randall expected to start    Tue Aug 30, 12:15 AM

Green Bay Packers CB Damarious Randall is expected to start opposite CB Sam Shields, cornerback coach Joe Whitt indicated Monday, Aug. 29. 'Sam and D have separated themselves,' Whitt said. 'But outside of that, we're looking for that fourth, fifth guy.'

Link to story
Sam Shields player page
Damarious Randall player page

  Packers | Friday injury report for Week 19    Fri Jan 15, 02:12 PM

Green Bay Packers TE Andrew Quarless (knee) has been ruled out for the divisional matchup against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Jan. 16. CB Quinten Rollins (quadriceps) and CB Sam Shields (concussion) are questionable, while OT David Bakhtiari (ankle), DT Mike Daniels (hamstring), LB Jayrone Elliott (quadriceps), DE Datone Jones (neck), OG T.J. Lang (calf), LB Mike Neal (hip), TE Justin Perillo (hamstring) and OG Josh Sitton (back) are probable. Quarless and Bakhtiari didn't practice Friday, Jan. 15. Daniels, Lang, Rollins, Shields and Sitton were limited, while the others practiced in full.

Link to story
Mike Daniels player page
Mike Neal player page
Andrew Quarless player page
Sam Shields player page
Datone Jones player page
Justin Perillo player page
Jayrone Elliott player page
Quinten Rollins player page

  Packers | Thursday practice report for divisional round    Thu Jan 14, 06:17 PM

Green Bay Packers OT David Bakhtiari (ankle), DT Mike Daniels (hamstring), DE Datone Jones (neck), OG T.J. Lang (calf), LB Mike Neal (hip), TE Andrew Quarless (knee), CB Quinten Rollins (quadriceps) CB Sam Shields (concussion) and OG Josh Sitton were limited. LB Jayrone Elliott (quadriceps) and TE Justin Perillo (hamstring) participated fully.

Mike Daniels player page
Mike Neal player page
Andrew Quarless player page
Sam Shields player page
Datone Jones player page
Justin Perillo player page
Jayrone Elliott player page
Quinten Rollins player page

  Packers | Sam Shields still in protocol    Thu Jan 14, 03:38 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol Thursday, Jan. 14.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page

  Packers | Wednesday practice report for divisional playoffs    Wed Jan 13, 05:23 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Quinten Rollins (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 13. OT David Bakhtiari (ankle), DT Mike Daniels (hamstring), DE Datone Jones (neck), OG T.J. Lang (calf), LB Mike Neal (hip), TE Andrew Quarless (knee), CB Sam Shields (concussion) and OG Josh Sitton (back) were limited. LB Jayrone Elliott (quadriceps) and TE Justin Perillo (hamstring) participated fully.

Link to story
Mike Daniels player page
Mike Neal player page
Andrew Quarless player page
Sam Shields player page
Datone Jones player page
Justin Perillo player page
Jayrone Elliott player page
Quinten Rollins player page

  Packers | Sam Shields still in protocol    Wed Jan 13, 01:36 PM

Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol Wednesday, Jan. 13. 'Sam had a really good workout yesterday. Still not totally through the concussion protocol,' head coach Mike McCarthy said.

Footballguys view: Shields hasn't played since Week 14. We'll know more about his playing status later in the week. It sounds like Shields is getting close to returning.

Link to story
Sam Shields player page