Tag: Xavier Rhodes

Bills add Xavier Rhodes to practice squad, release Brandin Bryant, Isaiah Hodgins

#Bills add Xavier Rhodes to practice squad, release Brandin Bryant, Isaiah Hodgins:

The Buffalo Bills made a slew of roster transactions on Tuesday. The top two came via trade.

Just prior to the 4 p.m. 2022 NFL trade deadline, the Bills (6-1) made two deals. Buffalo sent running back Zack Moss and a draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts for running back Nyheim Hines. They also made a second, re-acquiring safety Dean Marlowe from the Atlanta Falcons.

With the dust settling on those, other roster moves were announced to fit everyone on their 53-man roster.

In addition to bringing Hines and Marlowe to the roster, Buffalo added cornerback Tre’Davious White to it. Earlier this week, the Bills said White would be brought up but it had not yet officially happened–Now it has.

Making room for all those were defensive tackle Brandin Bryant and receiver Isaiah Hodgins. They were released by the team.

Both players can eventually be brought back to the practice squad if the Bills chose to do so, however, the pair now must pass through waivers.

Any team can claim them before noon on Wednesday.

Finally, Buffalo made a change to their practice squad.

Cornerback Xavier Rhodes was reinstated to the practice squad from the PS injured reserve list. In a corresponding move, cornerback Jordan Miller was released from the taxi squad.

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Bills place Xavier Rhodes practice squad injured list

#Bills place Xavier Rhodes practice squad injured list:

Cornerback Xavier Rhodes has seen his potential Buffalo Bills career derailed.

Over the weekend, Rhodes was placed on the team’s practice squad injured list according to the NFL’s transaction wire.

The designation sounds just like what it is, the injury list for players on the practice squad.

But the list is similar to injured reserve. Players that go on it must remain there for at least four weeks, so Rhodes will be out at least a month.

In one of Rhodes’ first practices in Buffalo, he sustained a hamstring injury. He had only just signed with the team’s practice squad a few days prior.

It remains to be seen if the Bills keep the veteran around.

By the time Rhodes returns, there’s a chance that both Christian Benford (hand) and even Tre’Davious White (knee) are back at cornerback. Meanwhile, Dane Jackson played in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens.

The team and player could agree to an injury settlement to release him, but there’s a chance he returns to the lineup later on as well.

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Xavier Rhodes will not make Bills debut vs. Ravens

Xavier Rhodes is out for the #Bills’ Week 4 meeting with the #Ravens:

The Buffalo Bills signed veteran cornerback Xavier Rhodes on Tuesday. The hope was the veteran cornerback could provide some much-needed depth after the injury bug bit the team’s secondary early this year.

That won’t be the case in Week 4.

On Friday, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott said via video conference that Rhodes will miss the Bills’ upcoming matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. It’s not because Rhodes did not get up to speed with his new team.

McDermott said Rhodes has sustained a hamstring injury and will not play.

Even without injury, Rhodes might have been a longshot to start.

Regardless, it’s not happening.

On Friday, Rhodes did not practice due to the issue. Following the workout, he told reporters including the Buffalo News that the injury was sustained the day prior during practice. He indicated it’s not a serious injury.

Check back at Bills Wire for the final full injury reports for both the Bills and Ravens ahead of their Week 4 meeting.

Worth noting, because Rhodes signed to the Bills’ practice squad and not the active roster, he will not appear on injury reports released by the team. He could still have been elevated from the taxi squad, if the Bills deemed him ready to play.

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Bills new CB Xavier Rhodes: ‘Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready’

#Bills new CB Xavier Rhodes: ‘Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready’

(Update: 12:09 p.m.): Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Friday it is unlike Rhodes makes his debut with the team in Week 4 vs. the Ravens:

Previous coverage:

While cornerback Xavier Rhodes is a brand new player for the Buffalo Bills, the NFL is not for him.

The 32-year-old signed on the dotted line with the Bills this week. After, the 10-year vet admitted he had been waiting for a shot… and not just that, he’s been prepping to play.

“I was out there just working out, doing something I love,” Rhodes said to the team’s website. “I was just waiting on the call and then once it came– I always tell myself, stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.”

If Rhodes truly is ready, Buffalo might need him and right away.

While corner Dane Jackson has practiced in a limited fashion ahead of the Bills’ meeting with the Baltimore Ravens this week, his game status is still up in the air. Not to mention, the same can be said for safety Jordan Poyer while cornerback Christian Benford (hand) has already been ruled out.

Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott acknowledged that the veteran in Rhodes appealed to the Bills. But McDermott chose his words carefully when discussing Rhodes on Wednesday.

The coach said Rhodes brings a veteran presence… but he has to see Rhodes practice before making any decision.

“Experienced player. He’s played a lot of football. Ball production. Smart, veteran player,” McDermott said via video conference. “Came in the other day [for a workout] and did a good job and we’re looking forward to seeing him on the field.”

Rhodes was a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2013. After playing there until 2019, Rhodes signed back-to-back one-year deals with the Indianapolis Colts the past two years.

According to Pro Football Focus, Rhodes turned in a coverage grade of 74.8 over the last two seasons.

But it will still be up to the Bills coaching staff to determine if Rhodes, a former All-Pro, is ready to roll in Baltimore.

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Report: Bills host veteran DB Xavier Rhodes on free-agent visit

Report: #Bills host veteran DB Xavier Rhodes on free-agent visit:

After a rash of injuries, the Buffalo Bills have decided to host a veteran cornerback on a free-agent visit on Tuesday.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Xavier Rhodes is in Orchard Park with the team.

Rhodes, 32, was a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2013. After playing there until 2019, Rhodes signed back-to-back one-year deals with the Indianapolis Colts the past two years.

According to Pro Football Focus, Rhodes turned in a coverage grade of 74.8 over the last two seasons. During that time with the Colts, Rhodes played in a zone-based defense like the one the Bills run.

In addition, Rhodes was also a teammate of Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs while in Minnesota and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was his head coach.

Rhodes is a three-time Pro Bowler and former first-team All-Pro. He has 13 career interceptions and 92 pass breakups.

At cornerback, the Bills are down Tre’Davious White (knee), Christian Benford (hand) and Dane Jackson (neck). Safety Micah Hyde (neck) was also placed on the season-ending injured reserve list.

Check back at Bills Wire for any updates regarding Rhodes.

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Colts’ free agents who remain unsigned after minicamp

These former Colts remain on the market.

The offseason workouts have concluded for the Indianapolis Colts, and their focus now is getting the team ready for training camp at the end of July.

While the majority of the big moves have already been made, the Colts will continue to make small tweaks to the roster. Adding competition to each position is a year-round job for general manager Chris Ballard.

There are still a number of former Colts currently on the market, including some relatively big names.

Here is a look at the Colts’ free agents who remain unsigned following the offseason workout program:

6 Colts listed among PFF’s top 200 pending free agents

The Colts had six players listed among Pro Football Focus’ top-200 pending free agents for 2022.

In less than a month, NFL free agency will be open for teams to sign new players and the Indianapolis Colts have several names set to hit the market.

Some of the names on the list of pending free agents for the Colts may be re-signed before the market even opens on March 14—the legal tampering period. Others will be free to negotiate with teams as the Colts let them walk.

Pro Football Focus ranked the top 200 pending free agents set to hit the market along with what they project their next contract to be. There were six Colts on that list.

Here’s a look at that from a Colts’ perspective:

7 pending free agents the Colts should let walk

With free agency just over a month away, here are 7 players the Colts should let walk.

The Indianapolis Colts are just over a month away from the new league year opening, which means they’ll have their chances to make moves in free agency.

With a solid standing in the salary-cap department, the Colts can make as many moves as they want. It’s unlikely they will make splash additions, though, even if general manager Chris Ballard readjusts his process a bit when it comes to free agency.

The Colts have a number of players who held impactful roles set to hit the market when the middle of March arrives. We previously took a look at 12 pending free agents they should consider re-signing.

Now, it’s time to take a look at the players the Colts should let walk. This doesn’t mean the team should completely abandon these players but it might be best for them to test the market first in case there is a cheaper, younger and better alternative.

This list won’t include every player that the Colts shouldn’t bring back but instead, we’ll focus on the bigger names set to hit the market.

Here are seven pending free agents the Colts should let walk in 2022:

Colts vs. Jaguars: Inactive players for Week 18

Here are the inactive players for the Colts and Jaguars in Week 18.

The Indianapolis Colts (9-7) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14) have released their lists of inactive players for the Week 18 matchup at TIAA Bank Field.

The Colts already had one player ruled out on their final injury report with another listed as questionable.

Here are the inactive players for the Colts in Week 18:

Name Position Injury
Xavier Rhodes CB Hamstring
Marlon Mack RB —
Mike Strachan WR —
Ben Banogu DE —
Will Fries G/T —
Dezmon Patmon WR —
Julién Davenport T —

Notes

Here are the inactive players for the Jaguars in Week 18:

Name Position Injury
James O’Shaugnessy TE Hip
Tavon Austin WR —
Taven Bryan DL —
Kahale Warring TE —

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2 ruled out, 1 questionable in Colts vs. Jaguars

Here are the players with injury designations in the Week 18 matchup between the Colts and Jaguars.

The Indianapolis Colts (9-7) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14) released their final injury reports on Friday, included with designations, ahead of the Week 18 matchup at TIAA Bank Field.

The Colts had one player ruled out on their final injury report with another listed as questionable. They are also hoping to activate wide receiver Parris Campbell from the injured reserve list while safety Andrew Sendejo will miss the game due to COVID-19 protocols.

Meanwhile, the Jaguars ruled out one player on their final injury report. He was the only player with an injury destination. That said, they have nine players on the reserve/COVID-19 list entering Saturday.

Here’s a quick look at the players with injury designations in Week 18: