Tag: Darren Hall

Colts sign WR Amari Rodgers to active roster

Amari Rodgers has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Amari Rodgers from the practice squad to the active roster and placed cornerback Dallis Flowers on the Reserve/Injured list, the team announced Tuesday.

Rodgers will be taking the spot of Flowers on the active roster after the latter suffered a torn Achilles during the Week 4 loss against the Los Angeles Rams.

This is the first time this season the Colts have carried five wide receivers on the active roster.

The Colts also announced that cornerback Darren Hall was re-signed to the practice squad, taking the spot of Rodgers.

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Colts sign WR KJ Hamler to practice squad, elevate two for Week 4

The Colts made some practice squad moves, including the signing of WR KJ Hamler.

The Indianapolis Colts made some roster moves Saturday ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, including the addition of a former second-round wide receiver to the practice squad.

The Colts also elevated two players from the practice squad to the active roster for the Week 4 matchup and released a cornerback from the practice squad to make room for the new addition at wide receiver.

Here are the roster moves the Colts made Saturday ahead of the Week 4 matchup:

Colts make several moves to roster, practice squad

The Colts made several more moves Thursday, including the addition of DE Jacob Martin to the active roster.

The Indianapolis Colts continued to tweak the active roster and practice squad Thursday ahead of the Week 1 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

After making additional moves following roster cuts Wednesday, the Colts were back at it Thursday. They added another edge rusher to the mix while parting ways with a depth offensive lineman.

They also added a cornerback and tight end to the practice squad while releasing a linebacker and cornerback to make room.

Here are the moves the Colts made Thursday:

5 cornerbacks the Vikings can sign after initial cuts

With only five cornerbacks on the roster, @TheKevinFielder looks at who the Vikings could target

As the Minnesota Vikings began to cut their roster to 53 players, a gaping hole was left at the cornerback position.

As the clock struck 3 P.M. central time, the Vikings only had five cornerbacks on their roster: Byron Murphy Jr., Mekhi Blackmon, Akayleb Evans, Andrew Booth Jr., and NaJee Thompson.

Considering that Thompson has only played a handful of snaps at cornerback in college, the Vikings only have four out-and-out cornerbacks. While the Vikings could run into next season with that group, the injury history of Booth should bring concern to that front.

As a result, the Vikings are likely window-shopping the waiver wire and free agency to find another reliable option for the room. Here are x options that could help fill the position out for the start of the season.

4 Falcons to watch against the Bengals in Week 7

Falcons CB Darren Hall is one of four players to watch during Sunday’s game against the Bengals.

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the NFL’s biggest surprises through the first six weeks of the season, but they’ll be tested by a talented Cincinnati Bengals team in Week 7.

To stop an explosive Bengals offense, the Falcons need a big day from their undermanned secondary. Not only did the the team place starting cornerback Casey Hayward on injured reserve, Atlanta has ruled out nickel CB Dee Alford for Sunday’s game.

These four players must step up in order for the Falcons to secure their fourth win of the season.

PFF: Darren Hall, Marcus Mariota earn highest grades in Week 6

Falcons PFF Grades: QB Marcus Mariota leads offense, CB Darren Hall earns highest defensive grade in Week 6 win over the 49ers.

Things have been far from perfect for the Atlanta Falcons in 2022, but they’ve won three out of four games and are sitting pretty at 3-3 following an 0-2 start to the season.

In Week 6, the Falcons delivered one of their best all-around performances to date under head coach Arthur Smith. The defense forced three turnovers and the offense made enough plays to come away with a 28-14 win over the 49ers.

Quarterback Marcus Mariota and cornerback Darren Hall earned the team’s highest Pro Football Focus grades in Week 6. Check out Atlanta’s top 25 PFF grades from Sunday’s win.

Falcons Week 3 injury report: CB Darren Hall limited Wednesday

Falcons CB Darren Hall (knee) was listed as limited on the team’s Wednesday injury report.

The Atlanta Falcons (0-2) are 2.5-point underdogs going into their Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks (1-1). Both teams are adjusting to life without their former franchise quarterbacks, but health at least appears to be on the Falcons’ side.

On Wednesday, the team released its first injury report of the week and just one player was listed. Cornerback Darren Hall, who forced and recovered a fumble in Week 2, was limited at Wednesday’s practice due to a knee injury.

The fact that Hall is the only player listed is definitely a positive as Atlanta looks to win its first game of the season on Sunday.

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Falcons WR Drake London questionable on Friday injury report

The Falcons listed two players — WR Drake London and CB Darren Hall — as questionable on their Friday injury report.

The Atlanta Falcons listed two players on their final Week 1 injury report Friday. Rookie wide receiver Drake London and second-year cornerback Darren Hall are questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Both London and Hall were limited participants in practice this week.

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said the team would wait until Saturday to make the call on London, whom the team drafted with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft.

Check out the full injury report from Week 1 below.

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
Drake London Knee LP LP LP QUEST
Parker Hesse Personal OUT — —
Darren Hall Quad LP LP LP QUEST

 

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Falcons draft pick profile: San Diego State DB Darren Hall

The Falcons drafted Darren Hall in the fourth round and got a good hybrid corner, safety and slot guy to help with scheme versatility.

The Falcons drafted San Diego State’s Darren Hall in the fourth round and got a good hybrid corner/safety to help with scheme versatility. Hall is a high-IQ guy who will be able to make an impact early on special teams and in both nickel and dime packages. He will draw some comparisons to Damontae Kazee because of the school he played at, but he’s better as a corner than at safety.

Athletic Testing and Athletic Comparison

Stats and Awards

2020: 8 Games Played, 38 Tackles, 2.0 Tackles for Loss, 3 Interceptions, 6 Pass Deflections, 1 Defensive Touchdown, First-Team All-Mountain West

2019: 12 Games Played, 49 Tackles, 3.5 Tackles for Loss, 1.5 Sacks, 1 Interception, 2 Fumbles Forced, 2 Fumble Recovered, 16 Pass Deflections, 1 Defensive Touchdown, Third-Team All-Mountain West

2018: 12 Games Played, 45 Tackles, 2.0 Tackles for Loss, 1.0 Sack, 1 QB Hurry, 2 Interceptions, 1 Fumble Forced, 3 Pass Deflections

2017: 2 Games Played, 2 Tackles, Redshirted

Highlights vs. BYU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoSgtmblTRw

How does Hall fit on the field?

Darren Hall is a very good football player. He’s not the best athlete, but he’s a plus athlete. And he’s not the strongest player, but he takes down almost anyone who he tries to tackle. He’s a reliable player who can come in and not lose you a game. The Falcons needed someone like that at cornerback after giving so many games away in 2020.

In the passing game, Hall can play man or zone effectively, but succeeds most in an off-man setup. He can act as a man coverage corner during those blitzing downs and will jump the ball. While he may not catch every ball that comes his way, he understands how to knock the ball out of a receiver’s hands. He does his job of preventing big plays.

In the running game, he has solid instincts and can set the edge effectively from the cornerback or slot role. His tackling does need some work for those power running backs, but he still slows guys down for the cavalry to arrive. He’s also exceptional on a blitz. He’s similar to Brian Poole on his blitzes in that he can surprise and get the sack before the QB realizes he’s even blitzing.

How does Hall fit off the field?

Hall was a captain for the San Diego State defense and is generally one of the smartest players on the field. He’s going to be a leader for the Falcons after a few years in a secondary that could use as much leadership as possible. Hall is a gym rat and should be able to develop some more size in the pros to be more impactful in his hits.

Why Darren Hall instead of Chris Rumph or Jabril Cox?

The Falcons felt the need in the secondary outweighed the need in the front seven, and they love their cerebral secondary players. Rumph would have been a good selection to compete for a pass-rushing role. Cox would have been a good fit for a depth role behind Foye Oluokun and Deion Jones, but they felt the need for more corner competition was there.

Overview

NFL Stylistic Comparison/Best Case Scenario: Mackensie Alexander

While Hall doesn’t scream outside cornerback, the Falcons got someone who should compete early and often for time on the field. He’s got great ball skills and can really get after it in the slot. Mackensie Alexander was a similar player coming out of Clemson, and they are very similar athletically as well.

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Jags set to meet virtually with CB Darren Hall this week

The Jags don’t have to take a CB in the upcoming draft but could afford to take a late-round option like Darren Hall if they want.

The NFL Draft is just three days away, but that doesn’t mean teams still aren’t having interviews at this point in the game. That especially applies to a team that won just one game last season as the Jags did. And while the team did address cornerback this offseason, it appears they have interest in another young player at the position who could be a late-round addition.

According to the Draft Network’s Justin Melo, the team is set to meet with San Diego State’s Darren Hall soon.

Hall is a player who earned first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors last season. He ultimately ended 2020 with 38 total tackles, six pass breakups, three picks, and a touchdown. That led to him not only getting recognition in the Mountain West but an invite to the Senior Bowl where Melo says he had a nice week.

The 5-foot-11, 189-pound cornerback has explosion based on the numbers above. He was also able to clock in a 40-time of 4.47 during his pro day, which is a good number for those wondering about his straight-line speed.

Per NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein, Hall is a player who played with inconsistent technique in college, but when it came to making plays, he seemed to show up for the Aztecs. As a result, Zierlein tabbed him with a fifth-round grade.

Hall plays with inconsistent technique but a natural feel for making a play on the football. He lacks restraint and has head-first play qualities that create risk-reward in coverage. He loses positioning when trailing routes and is missing top-end speed to keep from being stacked by talented targets. However, his timing and accuracy to affect the catch-point offers hope that he can improve his technique. That said, he has limitations that might push him toward a zone-based defense where he can focus on playing downhill both in coverage and with plus run support.

The Jags have two fifth-round selections (picks 146 and 171) and one in the seventh (pick 251). If they are high enough on Hall, maybe one of those three picks could be where they target him.