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Lions' Giovanni Ricci: Elevated to face Steelers
The Detroit Lions have elevated Giovanni Ricci from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.Ricci will be elevated for a second consecutive game to contribute in a depth capacity at tight end. Versus the Rams in Week 15, he played 12 snaps on offense (zero targets) and 14 snaps on special teams. He'll revert to the practice squad after Sunday's contest.
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Giovanni Ricci: Heads back to practice squad
Giovanni Ricci reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.With Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) on injured reserve, Ricci was elevated behind Shane Zylstra and Anthony Firkser. Ricci logged 12 offensive snaps and another 14 on special teams but didn't produce anything in the box score against the Rams during Sunday's loss.
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Lions' Giovanni Ricci: Elevated for Week 15
The Detroit Lions elevated Giovanni Ricci from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.This will be Ricci's first elevation since joining the Lions' practice squad Nov. 30. The sixth-year tight end will provide Detroit with some much-needed insurance at tight end, as both TE1 Sam LaPorta (back) and TE2 Brock Wright (neck) are on IR. Ricci's playing time in Week 15 will almost certainly depend on whether Shane Zylstra (knee) plays after being activated from injured reserve Saturday.
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Giovanni Ricci: Signs with Detroit
The Lions signed Giovanni Ricci to the practice squad Sunday.Ricci was cut by the Vikings Aug. 26 and had not yet been signed to a practice squad or roster this regular season. The tight end likely was signed for additional depth amid the absences of Sam LaPorta (back), Brock Wright (neck) and Shane Zylstra (ankle).
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Giovanni Ricci: Dropped by Vikings
The Vikings released Giovanni Ricci on Tuesday.Ricci caught one pass for 11 yards during the preseason. The 28-year-old tight end hasn't played an NFL game since the 2023 season with the Panthers. He could be a practice squad candidate with the Vikings.
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Vikings' Giovanni Ricci: Going to Twin Cities
Minnesota signed Giovanni Ricci on Tuesday.In a corresponding transaction, the Minnesota Vikings released linebacker Matt Harmon. Ricci was dropped by Cleveland last August before signing a futures deal with New England in February, and he's now changing uniforms again. He's unlikely to crack Minnesota's 53-man roster in 2025.
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Giovanni Ricci: Parts ways with Pats
New England released Giovanni Ricci on Monday.Ricci didn't log any action last season after having been cut by the Browns at the end of training camp, but he resurfaced in the league via a reserve/future contract with the Patriots in early February. Now, the 28-year-old tight end will have to look elsewhere in the NFL for another chance at a depth role.
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Patriots' Giovanni Ricci: Signs futures deal with New England
The New England Patriots signed Giovanni Ricci (knee) to a reserve/future contract Monday.Ricci spent time with the Browns last offseason, but he was waived due to a knee injury back in August and never got another chance on an NFL squad during the 2024 campaign. Now that he's healthy, the journeyman tight end will get an opportunity to compete for a reserve role in New England's tight end corps.
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Giovanni Ricci: Let go with injury settlement
The Browns released Giovanni Ricci (knee) with an injury settlement Thursday.Ricci injured his knee in Cleveland's second preseason game against Minnesota on Saturday. He was competing for a depth tight end spot on the Browns' 53-man roster, but now that he's been let go, he'll look to catch on with a team once he's fully healthy. Ricci played in five regular-season games for the Panthers in 2023, finishing with one catch for two yards while playing 100 snaps (12 on offense, 88 on special teams).
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Browns' Giovanni Ricci: Expects to miss multiple weeks
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday that Giovanni Ricci (knee) is expected to miss "a few weeks," Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.Ricci picked up a knee issue during Saturday's preseason game versus the Vikings, and it sounds like it could compromise his availability for Week 1 of the regular season. Until he can come back, rookie undrafted free agent Treyton Welch could see increased reps.
Giovanni Ricci
#49 TE / Detroit Lions / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-3 Weight: 240 lb Age: 29 College: W. Michigan Bye 8Fantasy Points by Week
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