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New Orleans Saints S D.J. Swearinger was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Jan. 11. WR Austin Carr was waived to make room for him on the roster.
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New Orleans Saints RB Latavius Murray, RB Dwayne Washington, FB Michael Burton and S D.J. Swearinger were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Jan. 2.
Footballguys view: Murray was considered a close contact to Alvin Kamara, who is also on the COVID list. Both have a chance to return in the Wild Card Round. The Saints turn to Ty Montgomery and likely more Taysom Hill as a runner in Week 17. |
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New Orleans Saints S D.J. Swearinger will miss the team's Week 17 game against the Carolina Panthers due to COVID-19, according to sources.
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The New Orleans Saints have declared DE Malcolm Roach, SS D.J. Swearinger, OT Derrick Kelly, WR Michael Thomas, WR Emmanuel Sanders, OG Nick Easton and CB Ken Crawley inactive for Week 7.
Footballguys view: Tre'Quan Smith will be the #1 receiver for the Saints today with rookie Marquez Callaway also playing a role. |
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The New Orleans Saints have declared SS D.J. Swearinger, DT David Onyemata, DE Marcus Davenport, WR Michael Thomas and LB Chase Hansen inactive for Week 3.
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The New Orleans Saints have declared SS D.J. Swearinger, DL Shy Tuttle, DE Marcus Davenport, RB Dwayne Washington, WR Michael Thomas, LB Chase Hansen and C Will Clapp inactive for Week 2.
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Updating a previous report, free-agent S D.J. Swearinger (Saints) officially signed with the New Orleans Saints Monday, April 6. Official terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Free-agent S D.J. Swearinger (Saints) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints Sunday, March 22, worth $1.1 million.
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The New Orleans Saints have declared SS D.J. Swearinger, DE Noah Spence, CB Eli Apple, OT Ethan Greenidge, C Will Clapp, FB Zach Line and LB Manti Te'o inactive for Wildcard Weekend.
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The New Orleans Saints have declared SS D.J. Swearinger, OT Andrus Peat, DE Noah Spence, OT Ethan Greenidge, LB Kiko Alonso, OG Larry Warford and SS Vonn Bell inactive for Week 16.
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Free-agent S D.J. Swearinger (Raiders) signed with the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, Dec. 18. S T.J. Green was released in a corresponding move.
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Oakland Raiders TE Foster Moreau (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a knee injury on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Raiders also released LB Preston Brown, S D.J. Swearinger and DT Terrell McClain.
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Free-agent DE Dion Jordan (Seahawks) was signed by the Oakland Raiders Saturday, Nov. 9. The team also announced the signing of S D.J. Swearinger. S Karl Joseph (foot) was placed on Reser/Injured list and LB Quentin Poling was waived in corresponding moves.
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Free-agent SS D.J. Swearinger (Cardinals) agreed to terms with the Oakland Raiders Friday, Nov. 8, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Free-agent S D.J. Swearinger (Cardinals) is working out for the Oakland Raiders Monday, Nov. 4.
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Arizona Cardinals S D.J. Swearinger was released Monday, Sept. 30.
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Arizona Cardinals S D.J. Swearinger (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day because of a soft tissue injury.
Footballguys view: Fifth round supplemental pick Jalen Thompson could get some extra reps while Swearinger is out. The Cardinals secondary needs all of their top players to stay healthy to survive while Patrick Peterson misses the first six games. |
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Arizona Cardinals SS D.J. Swearinger will not play in the team's Week 17 game versus the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source.
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Free-agent SS D.J. Swearinger (Redskins) could receive interest from the Kansas City Chiefs, in the opinion of The Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger.
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Washington Redskins SS D.J. Swearinger said he was released by the team Monday, Dec. 24.
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Washington Redskins SS D.J. Swearinger (undisclosed) will not play in Week 1 of the preseason as he nurses a minor injury, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
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Washington Redskins S Montae Nicholson appears to be the favorite to win the starting job opposite S D.J. Swearinger, although S Deshazor Everett also remains an option, according to The Washington Post's Kareem Copeland.
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Washington Redskins OG Tyler Catalina (concussion), OT Ty Nsekhe (core) and CB Josh Norman (rib) did not participate in practice Saturday, Oct. 21, and have been ruled out for Week 7. CB Bashaud Breeland (knee), S Deshazor Everett (hamstring), LB Mason Foster (shoulder), RB Rob Kelley (ribs), S Stefan McClure (knee) and OT Trent Williams (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. LB Ryan Anderson (back), CB Fabian Moreau (hamstring, shoulder), S Montae Nicholson (shoulder) and SS D.J. Swearinger (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Washington Redskins SS D.J. Swearinger (stinger) briefly left the team's Week 6 game and was evaluated for a stinger but was able to return to the game.
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Washington Redskins OT Ty Nsekhe (core) and CB Josh Norman (rib) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 13, and have been ruled out for Week 6. RB Rob Kelley (ribs) and S Deshazor Everett (hamstring) did not practice and are listed as doubtful. OT Trent Williams (knee) did not practice and is listed as questionable. LB Zach Brown (illness), WR Josh Doctson (shoulder), LB Mason Foster (shoulder), S Montae Nicholson (shoulder) and SS D.J. Swearinger (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Washington Redskins S Deshazor Everett (hamstring), CB Josh Norman (rib), OT Ty Nsekhe (core) and OT Trent Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. SS D.J. Swearinger (hamstring) was limited during practice. LB Zach Brown (illness), WR Josh Doctson (shoulder), LB Mason Foster (shoulder) and S Montae Nicholson (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Washington Redskins LB Zach Brown (illness), S Deshazor Everett (hamstring), OT Ty Nsekhe (core), OT Trent Williams (knee) and CB Josh Norman (rib) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. SS D.J. Swearinger (hamstring) was limited during practice. WR Josh Doctson (shoulder), LB Mason Foster (shoulder) and S Montae Nicholson (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Washington Redskins OT Ty Nsekhe (core) did not participate in practice Saturday, Sept. 30, and has been ruled out for Week 4. SS D.J. Swearinger (hamstring) did not practice and is listed as questionable. LB Will Compton (ankle), WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring), LB Mason Foster (shoulder), RB Rob Kelley (rib) and TE Jordan Reed (rib, sternum) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. DT Jonathan Allen (shoulder), QB Kirk Cousins (non-injury), DT Matt Ioannidis (shoulder), S Montae Nicholson (ankle, shoulder), CB Josh Norman (shoulder) and RB Samaje Perine (hand) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Washington Redskins OT Ty Nsekhe (abdomen) and QB Kirk Cousins (non-injury) did not practice Friday, Sept. 29. DE Jonathan Allen (shoulder), WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring), LB Mason Foster (shoulder), RB Rob Kelley (rib), TE Jordan Reed (rib, sternum) and S D.J. Swearinger (hamstring) were limited in Friday's practice. DE Matt Ioannidis (shoulder), S Montae Nicholson (shoulder, ankle), CB Josh Norman (shoulder) and RB Samaje Perine (hand) fully practiced.
Footballguys view: Reed and Kelley appear to be on track to play Monday night, but check back in tomorrow to see their third practice report of the week. |
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Washington Redskins WR Josh Doctson (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 15, and is listed as questionable for Week 2. CB Bashaud Breeland (elbow), WR Jamison Crowder (hip), LB Junior Galette (hamstring), C Spencer Long (knee), OT Morgan Moses (ankle), SS D.J. Swearinger (back) and RB Chris Thompson (back) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Washington Redskins C Spencer Long (knee), OT Morgan Moses (ankle), LB Junior Galette (hamstring), CB Bashaud Breeland (elbow) and SS D.J. Swearinger (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 14.
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Washington Redskins S D.J. Swearinger (back) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 13. CB Bashaud Breeland (elbow), LB Junior Galette (hamstring), C Spencer Long (knee) and OT Morgan Moses (ankle) were each full participants.
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Washington Redskins S D.J. Swearinger is going to 'emerge as a top safety not only for this team but in this league,' according to head coach Jay Gruden.
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Free-agent S D.J. Swearinger (Cardinals) agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins on Thursday, March 9. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Arizona Cardinals SS D.J. Swearinger (head) left the Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he was evaluated for concussion. After a brief absence he was able to return.
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Arizona Cardinals restricted free-agent WR Jaron Brown and Ss Tony Jefferson and D.J. Swearinger all signed their one-year qualifying tender offers for the 2016 season Monday, April 18. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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The Arizona Cardinals placed OG Earl Watford (hand) on the Reserve/Injured List Tuesday, Dec. 8, and promoted S D.J. Swearinger from the practice squad.
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Arizona Cardinals RB Chris Johnson (leg) was placed on the short-term Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 1, and promoted RB Kerwynn Williams from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. CB Robert Nelson was also released. Free-agent SS D.J. Swearinger (Buccaneers) was signed to the practice squad and TE Brandon Bostick was released.
Footballguys view: There's a chance that Johnson could be back for the Cardinals postseason run. In the meantime, rookie David Johnson should emerge as the starter as the veteran Johnson is expected to be out a significant amount of time. |
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared OG Ali Marpet, TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, SS D.J. Swearinger, DL Jacquies Smith, SS Major Wright, QB Ryan W. Griffin, WR Vincent Jackson inactive for Week 10.
Footballguys view: Cameron Brate gets another start at tight end this week. The Bucs will also again without their top edge rusher in Smith. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG Ali Marpet (ankle) and DE Jacquies Smith (ankle) are out for Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys. S D.J. Swearinger (toe) is doubtful. S Bradley McDougald (concussion) and S Major Wright (hamstring) are questionable, while DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder), DT Tony McDaniel (non-injury) and CB Alterraun Verner (foot) are probable. Marpet, Smith and Swearinger didn't practice Friday, Nov. 13, while the others all practiced in full.
Footballguys view: The Bucs will be down one of their best run blockers and best pass rusher against the Cowboys. Matt Cassel at quarterback shouldn't stop Dez Bryant from having a good day. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG Ali Marpet (ankle), DE Jacquies Smith (ankle) and SS D.J. Swearinger (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder), SS Bradley McDougald (concussion), CB Alterraun Verner (foot) and SS Major Wright (hamstring) were limited during practice, while DT Tony McDaniel (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG Ali Marpet (ankle), DT Tony McDaniel (non-injury), DE Jacquies Smith (ankle) and CB Alterraun Verner (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 11. S Bradley McDougald (concussion), S D.J. Swearinger (toe) and S Major Wright (hamstring) were limited. DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder) was a full participant.
Footballguys view: Smith is the team's best edge rusher and Marpet has helped the running game get going with his mauling style. If Bucs are going to win this week, it would help to get one or both back. |
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared QB Ryan W. Griffin, WR Vincent Jackson, TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, DE Lawrence Sidbury, DE Jacquies Smith, SS D.J. Swearinger, SS Major Wright inactive for Week 9.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared SS D.J. Swearinger, DL Jacquies Smith, DL Lawrence Sidbury, SS Major Wright, QB Ryan W. Griffin, WR Vincent Jackson inactive for Week 9.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Jacquies Smith (ankle) and SS Major Wright (hamstring) have been ruled out for the Week 9 game against the New York Giants. DE William Gholston (knee), DT Tony McDaniel (groin) and SS D.J. Swearinger (toe) are listed as questionable, while OG Logan Mankins (non-injury) and DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder) are listed as probable. Smith, Wright and Swearinger did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6, while the other players fully participated in practice.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Jacquies Smith (ankle) and S Major Wright (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 5. DE William Gholston (knee), DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder), DT Tony McDaniel (groin) and S D.J. Swearinger (toe) were limited.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Evan Dietrich-Smith (ankle) and S Major Wright (abdomen) are doubtful for Week 3 against the Houston Texans. DE T.J. Fatinikun (shoulder), CB Mike Jenkins (hamstring), DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder) and S D.J. Swearinger (shoulder) are questionable. Smith and Wright did not practice Friday, Sept. 25. McCoy was limited, while the others practiced in full.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Evan Dietrich-Smith (shoulder) and SS Major Wright (abdomen) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 24. DE T.J. Fatinikun (shoulder), CB Mike Jenkins (hamstring), DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder) and SS D.J. Swearinger (shoulder) were limited during practice.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Evan Dietrich-Smith (ankle) and S Major Wright (abdomen) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 23. DE T.J. Fatinikun (shoulder), CB Mike Jenkins (hamstring), DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder) and S D.J. Swearinger (shoulder) were limited.
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Free-agent SS D.J. Swearinger was officially claimed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, May 12.
Footballguys view: The Buccaneers sit at the top of the waiver wire priority list, and they've been looking to upgrade their secondary all offseason. Swearinger struggles in coverage and he sometimes takes bad angles as a run-defender, but he's a strong intimidator who can play close to the line of scrimmage. He'll compete with Bradley McDougald for the starting strong safety position. |
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