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Tommy Sweeney: Headed to practice squad IL
The Bears placed Tommy Sweeney (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.Sweeney joined the Bears' practice squad Oct. 9 after failing to make the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. It's unclear what is hindering the 2019 seventh-round pick, but he is ineligible to be called up from the practice squad to the active roster for at least four regular-season games. The earliest Sweeney would be able to be elevated would be against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 24. With Sweeney on practice squad IR, Chicago signed tight end Joel Wilson to the practice squad in a corresponding move.
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Tommy Sweeney: Back in the Windy City
Tommy Sweeney signed with the Bears' practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.Sweeney spent training camp in Chicago, recording nine catches for 86 yards, including two touchdowns. However, he couldn't secure a spot on their 53-man roster. He'll now have another opportunity to work his way to the Bears' active roster.
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Tommy Sweeney: Let go by Chicago
Tommy Sweeney was cut by the Bears on Saturday.The tight end was competing for a roster spot behind Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett. Sweeney did not see the field in 2023 with the Giants after appearing in 24 games between 2019 and 2022 with the Bills.
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Bears' Tommy Sweeney: Signing deal with Chicago
Tommy Sweeney agreed to a contract with the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.Sweeney began his career with Buffalo before linking up with the Giants last season. He suffered a "medical event" on the practice field in late August and never got into a game with New York, as he was eventually cut in late November. He'll now get a chance to compete for a roster spot among a tight end group that is led by veterans Cole Kmet (forearm) and Gerald Everett (knee).
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Tommy Sweeney: Gets cut by Giants
The Giants cut Tommy Sweeney from their non-football illness list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Sweeney was originally placed on the Giants' NFI list prior to Week 1, and now he's set to become a free agent ahead of Week 13. He'll have to look for another opportunity with a different team.
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Giants' Tommy Sweeney: Heads to NFI list
The New York Giants placed Tommy Sweeney (undisclosed) on the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.Sweeney is set to miss at least the first four games of the regular season, as a result. The depth tight end suffered an undisclosed medical emergency Aug. 23, but coach Brian Daboll said, "he's good" after the event. It remains to be seen when/if New York expects to have Sweeney back on the field this season.
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Giants' Tommy Sweeney: Still being evaluated
Tommy Sweeney (undisclosed) was back at the New York Giants' facility Thursday after suffering a medical emergency Wednesday, Bob Brookover of NJ.com reports.Details of Sweeney's "medical event' are still unknown, and he is still going through some evaluations. However, "he's good," according to head coach Brian Daboll. It still remains unclear how this will affect Sweeney's potential 2023 campaign, but it's certainly good news that he was present the team's facility Thursday.
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Giants' Tommy Sweeney: Stable after medical event
Tommy Sweeney (undisclosed) is under the care of medical professionals in the New York Giants' training room after experiencing a medical event during Wednesday's practice, Bob Brookover of NJ.com reports. He is stable, alert and conversant.Sweeney had been working with coaches on a side field when he had a medical episode that required the help of medical professionals. Most importantly, the tight end is in stable condition, but Sweeney's availability moving forward hasn't been clarified.
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Giants' Tommy Sweeney: Lands with Giants
The New York Giants are slated to sign Tommy Sweeney, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.Over the course of three seasons with the Bills, the 2019 seventh-rounder recorded 18 catches for 165 yards and a TD. The addition of the 27-year-old provides the Giants with tight end depth behind top options Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger.
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Bills' Tommy Sweeney: Sitting out again Week 16
Tommy Sweeney (coach's decision) has been deemed inactive for Saturday's game against the Bears.Sweeney will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week. The 27-year-old has not logged a target since Week 6, as Quintin Morris has served as the No. 2 tight end behind Dawson Knox for the majority of the season. Barring injuries to Morris or Knox, it's likely Sweeney will remain inactive for the final two weeks of the regular season as well.