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Anthony Averett: Dropped with injury designation
The Steelers cut Averett (undisclosed) from their practice squad Monday with an injury designation, per the NFL's transaction log.
Averett wasn't on the Steelers' practice squad injured list, but it appears he's dealing with some undisclosed issue after being cut Monday. The 29-year-old cornerback must now prove that he's returned to full health again before signing with another team.
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Anthony Averett: Done in Pittsburgh
The Steelers released Averett (hamstring) on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Pittsburgh originally brought Averett on board back in May, but as the regular season approaches, it's decided to part ways with him. Averett will have to look for another opportunity elsewhere.
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Steelers' Anthony Averett: Injures hamstring in preseason
Averett left Saturday's preseason contest with a hamstring injury and will not return, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
It remains to be seen if this injury will impact Averett's availability moving forward, but it will open up time for Kyler McMichael, Thomas Graham, Zyon Gilbert and Kiondre Thomas, all different corners competing for what figures to be one of the last spots available on the roster prior to the start of the regular season.
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Steelers' Anthony Averett: PIttsburgh bound
Averett is expected to sign a contract with the Steelers on Sunday, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Averett was brought in for a tryout during the Steelers' rookie minicamp this past weekend. He last played for the Raiders in 2022, logging 13 tackles and one pass defended over seven appearances. The 29-year-old joined the 49ers last August, but he was released from IR with an injury settlement just two weeks later. Averett joined up with Detroit's practice squad Oct. 10 and never appeared in any games during the 2023 campaign. He'll return to the AFC North after spending the first four years of his career with Baltimore.
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Anthony Averett: Joins Lions' practice squad
Detroit signed Averett to its practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Averett was cut loose by San Francisco prior to Week 1 as he dealt with an injury, but he has now found another opportunity with a new team. After Emmanuel Moseley sustained a ruptured ACL on Sunday, the Lions may have an opening at corner on their 53-man roster.
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Anthony Averett: Reaches injury settlement
Averett (undisclosed) was released from the 49ers' injured reserve Thursday after both parties agreed to an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Averett was in danger of missing the entire 2023 campaign before this injury settlement was agreed upon. It is unclear what specific injury is nagging him, but he will now be able to sign elsewhere once he is back to full health. The 28-year-old recorded 13 tackles (12 solo) across seven games in Las Vegas last year.
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49ers' Anthony Averett: Placed on IR
Averett (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.
Averett is slated to miss the entire 2023 season unless he works out an injury settlement with the team. He finished the 2022 campaign on injured reserve due to a toe injury, but it's unclear if his absence in 2023 is related to that injury or a different one.
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49ers' Anthony Averett: Lands with San Francisco
Averett agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers on Thursday.
The 2018 fourth-round pick out of Alabama has found a new home after spending the first five years of his career with Baltimore and Las Vegas. He ended last season on injured reserve with a toe injury, but in his seven games (six starts) with the Raiders, he recorded 13 tackles and one defensed pass. Expect the veteran corner to compete for a depth spot on the 49ers defense ahead of the coming season.
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Anthony Averett: Tries out with Chicago
The Panthers hosted Averett for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Averett is looking for another opportunity to catch on with a team after recovering from a toe injury suffered last year. The 28-year-old appeared in seven games for the Raiders last season and logged 13 tackles (12 solo).
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Raiders' Anthony Averett: IR-bound again
Las Vegas placed Averett (toe) on its injured reserve list Tuesday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
Averett already missed four weeks early in the season with a thumb injury, and he'll now be required to miss at least the next four games as well. The 2020 fourth-rounder Amik Robertson will likely see a significantly higher share of snaps in Averett's absence.
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Raiders' Anthony Averett: Exits early
Averett has left Sunday's game against the Seahawks early due to a toe injury.
Averett's absence will leave the Raiders light at corner. While the 27-year-old is out, Tyler Hall and Sam Webb will be candidates for extra opportunities on the field.
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Raiders' Anthony Averett: Returns to 53-man roster
Averett (thumb) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Averett suffered a broken thumb Week 1 against the Chargers and underwent surgery to repair it. His return to the field Sunday will be a boost to the Raiders secondary against the Texans.
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Raiders' Anthony Averett: Designated to return
Averett (thumb) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Averett was placed on IR after breaking his right thumb during the Raiders' season opener, forcing him to sit out the last four weeks. Now, the 27-year-old has been designated to return at the earliest possible opportunity, opening up a 21-day window for him to practice and be restored to the active roster. Averett's first chance to play will come Sunday against the Texans.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 184 lbs |
| Birthplace: Williamstown, NJ |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Alabama |
| Experience: 6 |