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San Diego is signing Apple to a practice-squad deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Apple played for Miami last year, tallying 46 tackles (37 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one interception over 10 regular-season games. The veteran cornerback has also had stints with the Giants (twice), New Orleans (twice), Carolina and Cincinnati in his NFL career. Apple will begin his Chargers tenure on the practice squad, but he could be needed for game action as soon as Week 7 if Kristian Fulton (hamstring) and/or Deane Leonard (hamstring) -- both of whom were injured Sunday versus Denver -- are unable to suit up.
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Apple left Sunday's game against the Broncos with a concussion. Apple will now enter the concussion protocol and will have to clear it in order to return to the game. Kelvin Joseph is now filling in for the injured 28-year-old and his status will be worth monitoring going forward.
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Apple (hamstring) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Chris Roling of Bengals Wire reports. After being sidelined during Monday's game versus the Browns due to a hamstring issue, Apple has since logged a limited session Wednesday and a full practice Thursday, putting him in line to play Week 9 against Carolina. The 27-year-old hasn't particularly stood out in the stat sheet thus far in 2022, as he's totaled 19 tackles and no interceptions across seven games played. Apple is in line to slot back in as the team's No. 1 cornerback when the Bengals host the Panthers on Sunday.
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Apple (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports. Apple was sidelined during the Bengals' Week 8 loss to the Browns due to a hamstring injury he suffered a week prior. It's encouraging to see the veteran defensive back return to practice, albeit in a limited fashion, but he'll likely have to a log at least one full session if he wants to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
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Apple (hamstring) did not participate at practice Saturday and is listed as doubtful for Monday's game at Cleveland. Apple seems likely to miss his first game of the season Monday with a hamstring injury. If he is indeed out for Week 8, Tre Flowers would be in line for fill-in reps on the boundary opposite Chidobe Awuzie.
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