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Eli Apple: Lands on Chargers' practice squad
San Diego is signing Eli 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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Dolphins' Eli Apple: Heading to free agency
Eli Apple recorded 46 tackles (37 solo), 0.5 sacks and nine pass breakups, including one interception, across 10 regular-season appearances with the Miami Dolphins in 2023.Apple started four games for Miami due to injuries ahead of him at cornerback, filling exactly the role the team expected of him while on a one-year deal. Heading into free agency, he no longer seems like a candidate for an actual starting role in the league, but he offers tangible value as an experienced depth option. The 28-year-old may not be one of the hottest names on the free-agent market, but he should be able to resurface in at least a reserve role for the 2024 campaign.
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Dolphins' Eli Apple: Avoids concussion
Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Eli Apple has been cleared of a concussion, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.Apple left Sunday's 70-20 win versus Denver early after sustaining a blow to the head, but he thankfully avoided a serious injury. He's still one of Miami's top three cover corners going into Week 4 at Buffalo.
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Dolphins' Eli Apple: Exits game Sunday
Eli 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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Dolphins' Eli Apple: Latches on with Miami
Eli Apple signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.The Dolphins moved quickly to find a replacement for the injured Jalen Ramsey, signing the former Bengals starter within days after the All-Pro Ramsey underwent surgery to his torn meniscus, which is expected keep him out until the later stages of the season. Apple, a 2016 first-round pick by way of the Giants, struggled to find his footing in the NFL until latching on with the Bengals in 2021 and immediately assuming a critical role in the team's secondary. While he's not a turnover merchant or lockdown corner, Apple is a capable enough option for a Dolphins secondary that desperately needed a reliable veteran opposite Xavien Howard.
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Bengals' Eli Apple: No interceptions in 2022
Eli Apple concluded the 2022 regular season with 49 tackles, eight pass breakups and no interceptions, forced fumbles or fumble recoveries across 15 appearances. He added 18 stops and one pass breakup in the Cincinnati Bengals' three postseason contests.As Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic notes, Apple is one of five defensive starters for the Bengals who are ticketed for free agency this offseason. After having failed to produce a turnover in 2022, Apple is unlikely to be deployed as a starter if he returns to the team in 2023, given the late-season emergence of rookie Cam Taylor-Britt along with the fact that Chidobe Awuzie (knee) should be back from ACL surgery. Even if Awuzie has a setback and isn't on track to be ready for Week 1 of the 2023 season, the team might turn elsewhere to find another starter opposite Taylor-Britt.
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Bengals' Eli Apple: Will play Sunday
Eli Apple (neck) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.Apple drew a questionable tag after picking up a neck injury during Week 18 prep, but he'll ultimately be active for the Cincinnati Bengals' regular-season finale. Across 14 appearances, the veteran cornerback has totaled 43 tackles and eight pass defenses while playing nearly every single defensive snap for Cincinnati this season.
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Bengals' Eli Apple: Officially questionable
Eli Apple (neck) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.Apple landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a neck injury but upgraded to a full participant Friday. However, the cornerback's status for Week 18 is still in question. It appears Apple is trending in the right direction, but the team will presumably wait until after warmups to make an official decision on his availability for Sunday's divisional matchup.
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Bengals' Eli Apple: Submits full session Thursday
Eli Apple (hamstring) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Chris Roling of Cincinnati 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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Bengals' Eli Apple: Limited Wednesday
Eli Apple (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.Apple was sidelined during the Cincinnati 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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