Tag: Calvin Munson

Dolphins signing LB Calvin Munson off Patriots practice squad

Dolphins bring back LB for a third stint with the team.

The Miami Dolphins lost linebacker Jerome Baker to an MCL injury during last week’s battle with the Washington Commanders.

While head coach Mike McDaniel said the former Buckeye is week-to-week, the Dolphins have brought in some depth at the position.

According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Miami has signed linebacker Calvin Munson off of the New England Patriots practice squad.

Munson, 28, will be joining the Dolphins for his third stint with the team. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants back in 2017 after a collegiate career at San Diego State. Since 2018, Munson has gone back and forth between the Patriots and the Dolphins.

In 46 career games, Munson has recorded 88 tackles (six for a loss), two sacks and a forced fumble.

Patriots QB Malik Cunningham reemerges as one of five practice players of the week

Patriots rookie QB Malik Cunningham is still making waves behind the scenes

The New England Patriots returned to the practice field on Wednesday after their big divisional victory over the New York Jets last Sunday.

Five players could be seen wearing a black jersey, which indicates those individuals being honored as the practice players of the week. It’s a welcome return to that tradition for New England after losing the previous two weeks to the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins.

One of the players wearing a black jersey was rookie quarterback Malik Cunningham, who has been a bit of a mystery since he exploded onto the scene in the preseason.

Here are the practice players of the week after the Patriots’ first win of the season:

Patriots elevate former first-round pick WR from practice squad

The Patriots announced they have elevated two players from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game.

Former first-round draft pick wideout Jalen Reagor is getting his first shot at game action in a New England Patriots uniform.

The team announced on Saturday that they were elevating Reagor and linebacker Calvin Munson ahead of Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins.

Reagor coming up to the main roster likely isn’t a good sign for veteran receiver DeVante Parker, who is still working his way back from a knee injury.

Things haven’t clicked for Reagor at the NFL level, but he’s still a dangerous playmaker in more of a gadget role. He could see some action against a Dolphins defense that gave up 34 points to the Los Angeles Chargers last week.

Offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien will have to get creative to keep the team in the fight with the Dolphins’ high-powered offense. So he’s sure to dial up a wrinkle or two.

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Winners and losers from Patriots’ 23-7 loss at Tennessee

Who are the winners and losers from New England’s final preseason game?

On Friday night, the New England Patriots visited the Music City to take on the Tennessee Titans in their final 2023 preseason game. While the Patriots’ meager 57 team passing yards and 55 team rushing yards drove the way for a less-than-satisfying offensive performance, they still had some standout stars in the 23-7 defeat.

But what Friday’s game did best was give those players on the fringe of making New England’s final 53-man roster one last shot to prove themselves and give the team a reason to keep them around for at least the start of the season.

Here are some winners and losers from the game.

Studs and duds from Patriots’ preseason finale loss to Titans

Who were the studs and duds for the Patriots on Friday night?

The preseason didn’t end the way the New England Patriots hoped in Friday’s road trip meeting with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. There were issues on offense, defense and special teams that culminated in a 23-7 loss for New England.

The Patriots opted not to play their starters in this game, while the Titans trotted starters on the field for several plays. Even starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill got in on the action briefly.

It wasn’t the most exciting game given the constant struggles along the offensive front. Bailey Zappe, who received the starting nod, looked helpless against the Titans’ defensive front. On defense, the Patriots did show some promise, but they also struggled keeping scrambling Titans quarterback Malik Willis in check.

Let’s take a look at the studs and duds from the game.

WATCH: Calvin Munson acrobatic interception on Titans QB Malik Willis

Calvin Munson stole one from Titans QB Malik Willis on this beautiful defensive play.

The New England Patriots started off slowly to begin Friday’s preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. However, an interception from linebacker Calvin Munson helped get things going.

Titans quarterback Malik Willis threw a pass over the middle, and Munson read the play beautifully to go over the receiver and make the interception. The interception itself set New England up in scoring range and boosted the defense, which has been strong from the start.

It ultimately set up a drive that ended in a rushing touchdown for running back Kevin Harris to put the Patriots ahead.

Munson has led the defensive unit in tackles throughout the first half. He is leaving it all on the field with this being the preseason finale and the last chance to impress the Patriots’ coaching staff.

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43 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 43 for New England

Here’s a list of every Patriots player to wear the No. 43 jersey number

There are officially 43 days left before the New England Patriots’ 2023 regular season opener on September 10. So we’re continuing our countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 43.

Linebacker Calvin Munson gets the first mention here since he’s the current owner of the jersey number. The special-teamer is in his third year with the Patriots and the 10th player on this list.

One of the true standouts, however, was longtime Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner. The former All-Pro special-teamer won three Super Bowls in his eight-year run in New England.

Here’s every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 43 throughout franchise history (via Pro Football Reference):

After Jamie Collins signing, Patriots bring back another former linebacker

The Patriots signed free agent linebacker Calvin Munson on Wednesday.

The New England Patriots announced the signing of free agent linebacker Calvin Munson to the practice squad on Wednesday.

Munson has familiarity with the organization. He spent the majority of the 2018 and 2019 seasons on New England’s practice squad. He took on a special teams role when he got his opportunity with the Patriots, playing 97 special teams snaps compared to just nine snaps on the defensive side of the ball.

Munson has bounced around for a couple of NFL teams to this point in his career. He’s played 22 games in two separate seasons with the Miami Dolphins and 14 games for the New York Giants.

Munson could be a player that adds depth to what is a top-heavy Patriots linebacker room. It will be intriguing to see if they make any more moves at the position.

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Dolphins release LB Calvin Munson from IR

Munson was placed on injured reserve during roster cuts.

Following the Miami Dolphins’ Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, Mike McDaniel’s team had six players on injured reserve, but after Monday, that number has dropped to five.

According to the NFL’s transaction wire, the Dolphins and linebacker Calvin Munson have agreed to an injury settlement, granting Munson his release and making him a free agent.

The 27-year-old was placed on injured reserve during the roster cuts before the start of the regular season with an undisclosed injury. Now, he’ll be free to sign with any team.

Miami’s injured reserve now consists of John Lovett, Adam Shaheen, Trill Williams, Austin Jackson and Cethan Carter. Only Jackson and Carter can return this year without being released, and Jackson can actually return as early as this week.

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Report: Dolphins to release OL Blaise Andries, place LB Calvin Munson on IR

Cuts are coming fast.

With the roster cut downs due by Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, the Miami Dolphins have been active on Monday.

According to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, the Dolphins are releasing linebacker Calvin Munson and undrafted rookie offensive lineman Blaise Andries.

EDIT: The Dolphins announced that they’ve placed Munson on injured reserve and haven’t released him, to this point.

Munson has bounced around for a few years now, mostly back and forth from practice squad and active roster between New England and Miami. He was clearly at the bottom of a full linebacker room. Now, he’ll spend the full season on injured reserve, unless the two sides reach a settlement.

Andries joined this offseason, following the draft, along with Kellen Diesch. Miami has been trying to find some depth at tackle, but Andries hasn’t figured into those plans going forward.

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