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Justin Layne: Let go Wednesday
The Panthers released Justin Layne from the reserve/did not report list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Carolina scooped Layne off waivers from the Eagles in December, but the cornerback never reported to Carolina. The 25-year-old appeared in nine games last season between the Giants and Bears, contributing mainly on special teams.
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Panthers' Justin Layne: Placed on reserve/DNR list
Justin Layne (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/did not report list Friday, Darin Gantt of the Carolina Panthers' official website reports.Layne was claimed off waivers earlier in the week but did not join the team, leading to him being placed on the reserve list. The cornerback does not count against the Panthers' 53-man roster and will need to be reinstated to play moving forward.
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Bears' Justin Layne: Unavailable Week 15
Justin Layne (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.Layne is now slated to miss this weekend's matchup versus Philadelphia due to a coach's decision. He's primarily operated as a special-teams contributor thus far in 2022, so his absence shouldn't greatly alter Chicago's defensive game plan Sunday.
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Bears' Justin Layne: Picked up by Chicago
The Chicago Bears claimed Justin Layne off waivers Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.Layne was a 2019 third-round draft pick by Pittsburgh and spent his first three NFL campaigns with the Steelers. He played in all 17 games last season but was used primarily on special teams. The same can be said for his usage in 2022, as he's played in seven games for the Giants but mainly as a special-teams contributor. There's a shot that Layne will be able to rejuvenate his defensive career in Chicago.
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Giants' Justin Layne: Back to full practice
Justin Layne (concussion) was a full participant in practice Friday, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Layne was unable to go Week 3 against the Cowboys, but the fourth-year corner will be available Sunday against the Bears after avoiding a designation for the contest. After making it through concussion protocol, he'll again chip in on special teams.
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Giants' Justin Layne: Won't play vs. Cowboys
Justin Layne (concussion) is listed as out for Monday's game versus Dallas, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Layne played in all 17 games for Pittsburgh in 2021, but he'll now miss his second contest in three weeks. The 24-year-old corner played exclusively on special teams in one game this season.
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Giants' Justin Layne: Picked up by Giants
The New York Giants claimed Justin Layne off waivers Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Layne was a 2019 third-round draft pick by Pittsburgh and spent his first three NFL campaigns with the Steelers. He played in all 17 games last season but was used primarily on special teams. He'll likely reprise that role with the Giants while working to see more defensive work.
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Steelers' Justin Layne: Forces another turnover
Justin Layne recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.Layne didn't make much of an impact during offseason work and has had inconsistent performances early in training camp, but he's been effective during the Pittsburgh Steelers' first two preseason games. The 2019 third-rounder forced a fumble in last week's Hall of Fame Game and brought in an interception during the third quarter Thursday. Layne is a solid special-teams contributor and is making the case for more defensive work with his strong showings early in the preseason.
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Steelers' Justin Layne: Forces fumble Thursday
Justin Layne totaled four tackles (three solo) and a forced fumble in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 16-3 preseason win over the Cowboys in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.Layne had a somewhat slow start to camp and struggled to keep up with the team's wideouts, but he had improved in recent days and made an impact in the preseason opener. The 23-year-old is effective on special teams and will also attempt to carve out defensive snaps prior to Week 1.
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Steelers' Justin Layne: Arrested Friday
Justin Layne was arrested Friday in Lake County, Ohio, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.Police reportedly found a handgun in the car and charged Layne with a felony. The Pittsburgh Steelers issued a statement to News Radio KDKA, saying they're aware of the incident and have no further comments for now.
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