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Patriots' Jaylinn Hawkins: Plays every defensive snap in loss
Jaylinn Hawkins recorded eight tackles (six solo) in the New England Patriots' loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.Filling in for an injured Kyle Dugger (ankle), Hawkins made the start and played all 78 defensive snaps versus Miami. Dugger should return at some point in the coming weeks, but with Jabrill Peppers (shoulder) now facing legal issues, Hawkins could get an extended look on the back end. Dell Pettus started in place of Peppers alongside Hawkins against the Dolphins.
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Patriots' Jaylinn Hawkins: Bolsters New England's safety corps
Jaylinn Hawkins has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.Hawkins split the 2023 regular season with the Falcons (six games) and Chargers (10 games) en route to combining for 14 tackles in that span. The 2020 fourth-rounder did rack up 84 tackles and two picks for Atlanta in 2022, but with the Patriots, Hawkins figures to serve as a depth safety behind Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Dugger.
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Chargers' Jaylinn Hawkins: Headed to Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Chargers claimed Jaylinn Hawkins off waivers Wednesday.Hawkins will now head to Los Angeles after being waived by the Falcons on Tuesday. The 26-year-old could soon see playing time, with Alohi Gilman dealing with a heel injury.
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Jaylinn Hawkins: Cut by Falcons
Atlanta cut Jaylinn Hawkins on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Hawkins apparently took a step back after playing a major role for the Falcons' defense in 2022, and he's mostly been relegated to special teams duties through six games in 2023. Now he's set to become a free agent, leaving Atlanta with just three safeties on its 53-man roster.
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Falcons' Jaylinn Hawkins: Could operate as reserve in 2023
Jaylinn Hawkins currently projects to be a reserve option in the Atlanta Falcons secondary in 2023, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Hawkins seems destined to back up Richie Grant at strong safety in 2023 after Atlanta signed free safety Jessie Bates in March. Hawkins was a very productive starter in 2022, recording 84 tackles, six pass deflections, two interceptions and a forced fumble while scoring a defensive touchdown over 16 games.
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Falcons' Jaylinn Hawkins: Solid as first-year starter
Jaylinn Hawkins produced 84 tackles (45 solo), six pass defenses, two interceptions, one forced fumble and a defensive touchdown across 16 appearances during the 2022 campaign.After being a rotational piece in 2021, Hawkins earned a starting gig to begin 2022 and made the most of his opportunity by submitting a productive campaign. He missed just one game due to injury and recorded a career-high 84 tackles and six pass defenses. He also notched multiple interceptions for a second straight season and recorded his first career defensive touchdown. Barring an unforeseen change, Hawkins figures to start alongside Richie Grant to open the 2023 campaign, which will be the final year of Hawkins' rookie contract.
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Falcons' Jaylinn Hawkins: No injury designation
Jaylinn Hawkins doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Scott Bair of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Hawkins was sidelined for Week 8 due to a concussion he suffered in Week 7, but he was a full participant at each practice during Week 9 prep and is good to go for Sunday. The third-year safety has stepped up as a starter this season, posting 43 tackles, three pass defenses, one interception and one forced fumble across seven appearances.
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Falcons' Jaylinn Hawkins: Won't play against Panthers
Per coach Arthur Smith, Jaylinn Hawkins is in concussion protocol and won't play Sunday against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Hawkins left Atlanta's Week 7 loss to the Bengals with what was originally deemed a head injury, but the safety appears to have suffered a concussion on the play. Smith ruling out Hawkins so early in the week suggests there's a distinct possibility that Hawkins' absence could stretch beyond Week 8.
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Falcons' Jaylinn Hawkins: Records 11 tackles before exit
Jaylinn Hawkins (head) recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection in Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Bengals.Before exiting Sunday's contest with a head injury, Hawkins matched his season high with 11 tackles. The safety was also able to notch his third pass deflection of the campaign in the contest. If he's forced to miss any time with the head injury, Dean Marlowe will likely take over at strong safety.
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Falcons' Jaylinn Hawkins: May not return
Jaylinn Hawkins has left Sunday's contest with the Bengals to be evaluated for a head injury, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Hawkins will need to enter protocols if he suffered a concussion, which will certainly impact him for the week ahead. While he is out, Dean Marlowe should see extra opportunity.