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Giants | Brandon Meriweather leaves early Sun Jan 3, 04:15 PM
New York Giants FS Brandon Meriweather (knee) suffered a knee injury during the team's Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Giants | Brandon Meriweather re-joins Giants Wed Dec 23, 10:16 AM
Free-agent FS Brandon Meriweather (Giants) re-signed with the New York Giants Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Giants | Monday night inactives for Giants Mon Dec 14, 07:06 PM
The New York Giants have declared OG Adam Gettis, FS Brandon Meriweather, DL Devon Kennard, OT Emmett Cleary, WR Geremy Davis, DL Stansly Maponga, CB Tramain Jacobs inactive for Week 14.
Brandon Meriweather player pageStansly Maponga player page
Devon Kennard player page
Geremy Davis player page
Giants | Saturday status report for Week 14 Sat Dec 12, 01:35 PM
New York Giants LB Devon Kennard (foot, hamstring) did not practice Saturday, Dec. 12, and has been ruled out for Week 14. DE Robert Ayers (neck) did not practice and is questionable. OT Ereck Flowers (ankle) and S Brandon Meriweather (knee) were limited and are questionable. OT Marshall Newhouse (back) was limited and is probable.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Robert Ayers player page
Devon Kennard player page
Giants | Friday practice report for Week 14 Fri Dec 11, 04:56 PM
New York Giants DE Robert Ayers (neck) and LB Devon Kennard (foot, hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 11. OT Ereck Flowers (ankle), S Brandon Meriweather (knee) and OT Marshall Newhouse (back) were limited.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Robert Ayers player page
Devon Kennard player page
Giants | Thursday practice report for Week 14 Thu Dec 10, 03:29 PM
New York Giants OT Ereck Flowers (ankle) and LB Devon Kennard (foot, hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 10. S Brandon Meriweather (knee) and OT Marshall Newhouse (back) were limited.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Devon Kennard player page
Giants | Week 13 inactives for Giants Sun Dec 6, 11:47 AM
The New York Giants have declared FS Brandon Meriweather, DL Devon Kennard, OT Emmett Cleary, DL George Selvie, WR Geremy Davis, TE Larry Donnell, OT Marshall Newhouse inactive for Week 13.
Brandon Meriweather player pageGeorge Selvie player page
Larry Donnell player page
Devon Kennard player page
Geremy Davis player page
Giants | Friday injury report for Week 13 Fri Dec 4, 01:49 PM
New York Giants LB Devon Kennard (hamstring, foot) and S Brandon Meriweather (knee) are out for Week 13 against the New York Jets. OT Marshall Newhouse (back) and C Weston Richburg (ankle) are questionable, while DE Robert Ayers (toe), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (hand), OG Justin Pugh (concussion) and FB Nikita Whitlock (non-injury) are probable. Kennard and Meriweather didn't practice Friday, Dec. 4. Newhouse and Richburg were limited, while the others practiced in full.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Robert Ayers player page
Jason Pierre-Paul player page
Devon Kennard player page
Giants | Thursday practice report for Week 13 Thu Dec 3, 02:56 PM
New York Giants LB Devon Kennard (hamstring, foot), S Brandon Meriweather (knee), OT Marshall Newhouse (back) and RB Nikita Whitlock (non-injury) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 3. C Weston Richburg (ankle) was limited, while DE Robert Ayers (toe), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (hand) and OG Justin Pugh (concussion) practiced in full.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Robert Ayers player page
Jason Pierre-Paul player page
Devon Kennard player page
Giants | Week 13 practice report for Wednesday Wed Dec 2, 05:00 PM
New York Giants S Brandon Meriweather (knee) and OT Marshall Newhouse (back) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. DE Robert Ayers (toe), LB Devon Kennard (hamstring, foot), OG Justin Pugh (concussion) and C Weston Richburg (ankle) were limited. DE Jason Pierre-Paul (hand) participated fully.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Robert Ayers player page
Jason Pierre-Paul player page
Devon Kennard player page
Giants | Brandon Meriweather returns to game Mon Oct 19, 10:28 PM
New York Giants S Brandon Meriweather (knee) suffered an apparent knee injury in the first half of the Week 6 game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Oct. 19, but he was able to return to start the second half.
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Giants | Brandon Meriweather signs with Giants Mon Aug 17, 08:45 AM
Free-agent FS Brandon Meriweather (Redskins) signed with the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 16.
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Giants | Brandon Meriweather signed Sun Aug 16, 06:25 PM
The New York Giants signed free-agent FS Brandon Meriweather (Redskins) to a contract Sunday, Aug. 16.
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather to IR Fri Dec 19, 05:45 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather (toe) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Dec. 19.
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Redskins | Thursday practice report Thu Dec 18, 03:20 PM
Washington Redskins DE Jason Hatcher (knee), LB Gabe Miller (ankle), FS Brandon Meriweather (toe) and SS Trenton Robinson (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 18. OT Trent Williams (shoulder) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) were limited during practice, while DT Chris Baker (chest, toe), LB Will Compton (shoulder) and C Kory Lichtensteiger (knee) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Jason Hatcher player page
Chris Baker player page
Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Brandon Meriweather undergoes MRI Thu Dec 18, 01:04 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather (toe) underwent an MRI on his toe injury but has not received the results at this point.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Redskins | Wednesday practice report Wed Dec 17, 04:15 PM
Washington Redskins DE Jason Hatcher (knee), LB Gabe Miller (ankle) and OT Trent Williams (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 17. S Brandon Meriweather (toe) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) were limited. DL Chris Baker (chest, toe), LB Will Compton (shoulder) and C Kory Lichtensteiger (knee) were full participants.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Jason Hatcher player page
Chris Baker player page
Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Week 15 Inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:55 AM
The Washington Redskins have declared FS Brandon Meriweather, DL Jason Hatcher, OG Josh LeRibeus, LB Keenan Robinson, QB Kirk Cousins, WR Leonard Hankerson, RB Roy Helu inactive for Week 15.
| Footballguys view: Will Compton will get the start for Robinson if you're looking for a desperation play LB. |
Jason Hatcher player page
Leonard Hankerson player page
Roy Helu player page
Kirk Cousins player page
Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Friday injury report for Week 15 Fri Dec 12, 02:25 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) was limited in practice and has been ruled out for Week 15. S Brandon Meriweather (toe) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) both did not practice and have been ruled out for Week 15. DE Jason Hatcher (knee) did not practice and is questionable. DE Kedric Golston (back, foot) and DT Chris Baker (chest) both were limited in practice and are questionable. DT Barry Cofield (illness) fully practiced and is probable.
| Footballguys view: Will Compton is a good desperation LB option for folks still alive in their IDP leagues as he fills in for Robinson this week. |
Chris Baker player page
Brandon Meriweather player page
Barry Cofield player page
Kedric Golston player page
Jason Hatcher player page
Chris Baker player page
Roy Helu player page
Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Thursday practice report for Week 15 Thu Dec 11, 02:03 PM
Washington Redskins DE Jason Hatcher (knee), S Brandon Meriweather (toe) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) all did not practice Thursday, Dec. 11. DE Chris Baker (chest), DE Kedric Golston (back, foot) and RB Roy Helu (toe) were both limited in practice. LB Will Compton (shoulder) and DT Barry Cofield (illness) both fully practiced.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Barry Cofield player page
Kedric Golston player page
Jason Hatcher player page
Chris Baker player page
Roy Helu player page
Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Friday practice report for Week 15 Wed Dec 10, 03:28 PM
Washington Redskins DT Barry Cofield (illness), DE Jason Hatcher (knee), RB Roy Helu (toe), S Brandon Meriweather (toe) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) all did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. DE Kedric Golston (back, foot) and OT Morgan Moses (foot, ankle) both were limited in practice.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Barry Cofield player page
Kedric Golston player page
Jason Hatcher player page
Roy Helu player page
Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Week 14 Inactives Sun Dec 7, 11:35 AM
The Washington Redskins have declared FS Brandon Meriweather, WR DeSean Jackson, OG Josh LeRibeus, DL Kedric Golston, LB Keenan Robinson, QB Kirk Cousins, OT Tyler Polumbus inactive for Week 14.
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DeSean Jackson player page
Kirk Cousins player page
Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Thursday practice report Thu Dec 4, 02:53 PM
Washington Redskins CB E.J. Biggers (concussion), DE Kedric Golston (back, foot), FS Brandon Meriweather (toe), CB Chase Minnifield (concussion), OT Tyler Polumbus (non-injury) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 4. DE Chris Baker (chest), FS Ryan Clark (stinger) and DE Jason Hatcher were limited during practice, while LB Will Compton (stinger), LB Ryan Kerrigan (wrist) and RB Silas Redd (rib) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyRyan Clark player page
Brandon Meriweather player page
Kedric Golston player page
Jason Hatcher player page
Chris Baker player page
E.J. Biggers player page
Ryan Kerrigan player page
Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Wednesday practice report Wed Dec 3, 06:35 PM
Washington Redskins DE Kedric Golston (foot, back), DE Jason Hatcher (knee), S Brandon Meriweather (toe) and CB Chase Minnifield (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 3. DE Chris Baker (chest), CB E.J. Biggers (concussion), S Ryan Clark (stinger), LB Will Compton (stinger) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) were limited, while LB Ryan Kerrigan (wrist) and RB Silas Redd (rib) practiced in full.
Ryan Clark player pageBrandon Meriweather player page
Kedric Golston player page
Jason Hatcher player page
Chris Baker player page
E.J. Biggers player page
Ryan Kerrigan player page
Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Brandon Meriweather has X-rays Mon Dec 1, 11:57 AM
Updating previous reports, Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather (toe) had X-rays on his injured toe Monday, Dec. 1, which were negative. His status for Week 14 is unknown.
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Redskins | Several Redskins injured in Week 13 Sun Nov 30, 08:32 PM
Washington Redskins LB Will Compton (back), CB Chase Minnifield (concussion), S Brandon Meriweather (toe) and LB Keenan Robinson each left the Week 13 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Head coach Jay Gruden said Sunday, Nov. 30, that all players will be re-examined Monday, Dec. 1 at the team's facility.
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Keenan Robinson player page
Redskins | Brandon Meriweather checks out fine Sun Oct 12, 06:42 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather (head) left the Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals to be checked for concussion, he passed his tests and was able to return.
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather suspended Mon Aug 25, 05:46 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather has been suspended two games for his sixth violation of the player safety rules.
| Footballguys view: Nobody should be surprised by this news as Meriweather has a reputation as one of the dirtiest players in the league. His shot on Torrey Smith was just another mark against him in the eyes of the NFL. |
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather could miss preseason game Sat Aug 16, 11:23 AM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather (toe) may not play in the second preseason game because of a toe injury, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
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Redskins | Three sitting Fri Aug 15, 08:56 AM
Washington Redskins RB Chris Thompson (ankle), FS Brandon Meriweather (toe) and ILB Darryl Sharpton (ankle) are out of practice Friday, Aug. 15.
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Darryl Sharpton player page
Chris Thompson player page
Redskins | Brandon Meriweather re-signed Mon Mar 17, 05:34 PM
The Washington Redskins have re-signed free-agent FS Brandon Meriweather to a one-year deal worth $1 million.
| Footballguys view: Meriweather started 13 games for Washington last year, but he did not impress. The secondary could be a huge problem for Washington this year, and it's important for fantasy owners to note. We could see a situation where they give it up through the air most every week. |
Brandon Meriweather player page
Redskins | No serious talks with Brandon Meriweather Sun Mar 16, 09:14 PM
There is no indication that the Washington Redskins have had serious contract negotiations with free-agent FS Brandon Meriweather (Redskins) at this point.
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather open to return Wed Feb 12, 10:22 PM
Free-agent FS Brandon Meriweather (Redskins) said Wednesday, Feb. 12, in a radio interview that he wants to return to the Washington Redskins. 'I love (defensive backs coach Raheem Morris) and (defensive coordinator Jim Haslett). I really would love to be back,' Meriweather said.
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather's contract will void Wed Jan 29, 02:32 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather's contract will void five days after the Super Bowl.
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Redskins | Friday practice report for Week 15 Fri Dec 13, 07:59 PM
Washington Redskins FB Darrel Young (hamstring), OG Kory Lichtensteiger (singer), FS Brandon Meriweather (chest) and SS Trenton Robinson (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 13, and are listed as probable for Week 15.
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Darrel Young player page
Redskins | Thursday practice report for Week 15 Thu Dec 12, 07:15 PM
Washington Redskins FB Darrel Young (hamstring), OG Kory Lichtensteiger (stinger), FS Brandon Meriweather (chest) and SS Trenton Robinson (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Darrel Young player page
Redskins | Wednesday practice report for Week 15 Wed Dec 11, 06:14 PM
Washington Redskins S Trenton Robinson (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. OG Kory Lichtensteiger (stinger), S Brandon Meriweather (chest) and RB Darrel Young (hamstring) all fully practiced.
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Darrel Young player page
Redskins | Week 14 Inactives Sun Dec 8, 11:39 AM
The Washington Redskins have declared FS Brandon Meriweather, LB Brandon Jenkins, CB Chase Minnifield, FB Darrel Young, TE Jordan Reed, OG Josh LeRibeus, QB Rex Grossman inactive for Week 14.
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Darrel Young player page
Jordan Reed player page
Redskins | Friday injury report for Week 14 Fri Dec 6, 05:41 PM
Washington Redskins S Reed Doughty (concussion, shoulder), S Brandon Meriweather (chest) and FB Darrel Young (hamstring) are questionable for Week 14. LB London Fletcher (ankle), CB DeAngelo Hall (hip, back), TE Niles Paul (illness) and OT Trent Williams (foot) are probable. Young was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 6, while the others practiced in full.
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DeAngelo Hall player page
Brandon Meriweather player page
Reed Doughty player page
Darrel Young player page
Niles Paul player page
Redskins | Thursday practice report for Week 14 Thu Dec 5, 06:59 PM
Washington Redskins FB Darrel Young (hamstring), FS Reed Doughty (concussion, shoulder) and FS Brandon Meriweather (chest) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 5. TE Niles Paul (illness), OT Trent Williams (foot), LB London Fletcher (ankle) and CB DeAngelo Hall (back, hip) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyLondon Fletcher player page
DeAngelo Hall player page
Brandon Meriweather player page
Reed Doughty player page
Darrel Young player page
Niles Paul player page
Redskins | Brandon Meriweather injured Sun Nov 17, 05:57 PM
Washington Redskins Brandon Meriweather (arm) left the Week 11 game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to an apparent arm injury.
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Redskins | Looking to teach Brandon Meriweather better tackling Thu Oct 24, 09:50 PM
Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said the team needs to teach FS Brandon Meriweather better tackling techniques after he was suspended one game for his illegal hits in the team's Week 7 game. 'We do a good job teaching our guys what the league is asking you to do from that standpoint,' Haslett said. 'But obviously it didn't work in his case. So we've got to do better because we've got to eliminate the penalties because that hurt us more than anything from a team standpoint last week in the game.'
Link to storyBrandon Meriweather player page
Redskins | Brandon Meriweather's suspension reduced Wed Oct 23, 03:44 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather's two-game suspension has been reduced to just one game without pay.
| Footballguys view: Meriweather won't be on the field as Washington takes on the Broncos in Week 8. |
Brandon Meriweather player page
Redskins | Brandon Meriweather appeal to be heard Wednesday Tue Oct 22, 04:07 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather will have the appeal of his two game suspension heard Wednesday, Oct. 23.
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather appealing Tue Oct 22, 01:50 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather is appealing his two-game suspension for illegal hits against the Chicago Bears in Week 7, and the appeal will be heard on an expedited basis - likely in the next 48 hours. If the suspension is held up, he'll lose $141,176.
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather suspended Mon Oct 21, 05:56 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather was suspended two games Monday, Oct. 21, for his helmet-to-helmet hit against Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall in Week 7.
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Brandon Marshall player page
Redskins | Coach does not expect Brandon Meriweather suspension Mon Oct 21, 03:16 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said he does not expect FS Brandon Meriweather to be suspended for his helmet-to-helmet hits Week 7.
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather expected to be suspended Mon Oct 21, 12:08 PM
Washington Redskins S Brandon Meriweather is expected to be suspended for either one or two games by the NFL. The length of the suspension is still to be determined.
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather might face suspension Sun Oct 20, 07:51 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather was flagged for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears. He has a history of such fouls, and for being fined. Meriweather could also face a potential suspension.
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Redskins | Two defenders probable for Week 4 Fri Sep 27, 08:13 PM
Washington Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan (knee) and FS Brandon Meriweather (shoulder) each practiced fully Friday, Sept. 27, and both are considered probable for the Week 4 game against the Oakland Raiders.
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