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Dolphins' Justin Bethel: Good to go Week 1
Justin Bethel (knee) was not included among the Miami Dolphins' inactive players ahead of Sunday's contest with the Chargers.Bethel will be ready to play Sunday after popping up with a knee issue during practice Week 1. The 33-year-old recorded 26 tackles, four passes defended and an interception across 17 games with Miami last season, though he'll likely contribute primarily on special teams Sunday.
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Dolphins' Justin Bethel: Remaining in Miami
The Miami Dolphins re-signed Justin Bethel on Friday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.Bethel, who's heading into his 13th NFL campaign, is now set to suit up for the Dolphins for a second consecutive season following Friday's agreement. The 32-year-old is in line to continue serving as one of Miami's top special-teams contributors in 2023.
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Dolphins' Justin Bethel: Knocks away two passes in win
Justin Bethel recorded two passes defended and seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 39-17 win versus the Browns.Bethel showed up all over the field while almost evenly splitting his 39 total snaps between defense and special teams. While the 30-year-old logged six of his seven total tackles on defense, his biggest impact in this phase came in coverage, as he finished with the Miami Dolphins' second-most passes defended behind cornerback Kader Kohou (three). Bethel played just 75 of his 271 snaps on defense over the first nine games of the season, so he should return to a core special-teams role following Miami's Week 11 bye.
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Justin Bethel: Let go Tuesday
Justin Bethel was released by the Patriots on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.This moves comes as somewhat of a surprise given that Bethel was a core special teamer over the past three seasons with New England, accumulating 32 tackles over 882 special-teams snaps played during this span. Nevertheless, the 32-year-old is now free to join up with a new team heading into the 2022 campaign.
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Patriots' Justin Bethel: Signs deal with Patriots
Justin Bethel signed a three-year, $6 million deal with the New England Patriots on Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.Bethel spent the past two seasons with the team, during which he compiled 20 tackles (18 solo) throughout his 25 games. The special-teams player will likely resume his depth role and aim to improve his defensive numbers after failing to break up any passes in 2020.
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Patriots' Justin Bethel: Quickly lands with New England
The New England Patriots signed Justin Bethel to a contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Bethel was let go by the Ravens on Monday in order for them to gain a compensatory draft pick, and he found a new team quickly. Widely considered one of the best special team's players in the league, Bethel has tallied six tackles and a fumble recovery this season. He'll like assume a depth role on defense and will be a special teams mainstay for the Patriots.
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Justin Bethel: Released by Baltimore
Justin Bethel was released by the Ravens on Monday in order to recoup a compensatory draft pick, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports. "That's tough for us because, I told him, I think he's the best special teams player in the NFL, and he's playing that way," said head coach John Harbaugh. "So that's going to be a blow, and we're going to have to find a way to overcome that."Bethel, who has tallied six tackles and a fumble recovery across seven games, will save the Ravens a fourth-round compensatory pick following his release. A special-teams standout, the veteran probably won't have to wait long to find a new home.
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Ravens' Justin Bethel: Signs with Baltimore
Justin Bethel and the Baltimore Ravens agreed on a two-year deal Friday.Bethel spent the first six years of his career with the Cardinals before appearing in 14 games with the Falcons last season. Per usual, special teams will presumably be the focus for the three-time Pro Bowler, while he'll also provide depth at cornerback.
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Falcons' Justin Bethel: Spurs special teams improvement
Justin Bethel recorded 12 solo tackles and two assisted tackles for the Atlanta Falcons in 2018.Bethel dealt with an early season knee issue that held him out of game action for Weeks 4 and 5 after he suited up for 99 consecutive contests to begin his NFL career. He was completely obsolete defensively in his debut campaign with the Falcons, fielding zero defensive snaps after logging 452 last year with Arizona. Bethel did, however, help transform the Falcons' struggling kick coverage unit from 32nd in 2017 (26.2 yards allowed per return) to 15th with 22.7 yards allowed per return in 2018.
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Falcons' Justin Bethel: Clear of injury designation
Justin Bethel (ankle) won't carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Giants, Will McFadden of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Bethel returned from the ankle injury Week 6 and is good to go after being a full practice participant Friday and Saturday. The 28-year-old should serve his usual role as a depth corner and special teams ace Monday night.