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Colts' David Long: Getting promotion to active roster
Indianapolis signed David Long from its practice squad to its active roster Tuesday.Long has already suited up for both of the Indianapolis Colts' last two games and contributed on special teams, but now he'll have a regular spot on the 53-man depth chart. He's still waiting for his first defensive snap of the season.
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David Long: Released by Giants
David Long was released by the Giants on Tuesday.Long registered five total tackles (four solo) with New York during the preseason, but he'll now look for an opportunity elsewhere. The cornerback played in 14 games with the Panthers, Packers and Raiders in 2023, and he'll likely find another suitor in the near future.
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Giants' David Long: Missing time with injury
David Long (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's preseason game at Houston because of an injury he sustained before the game, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.At this point, there are no details available regarding the type of issue Long is dealing with or how serious it might be. Either way, if he remains unavailable, it could open up additional chances for Christian Holmes to make an impression.
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Giants' David Long: Finds new home
David Long signed a contract with the New York Giants on Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.After four years with the Rams, the 2019 third-round selection spent time with the Packers, Panthers and Raiders in 2023, appearing in a total of 14 games. He'll now look to lock down a reserve role in the secondary as he heads to the Big Apple.
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Packers' David Long: Claimed by Green Bay
David Long was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Long was waived by Carolina on Friday and he has now quickly found a new home in Green Bay. The cornerback has combined to record 19 tackles and a pass deflection over 11 total games between the Raiders and Panthers this season. With Jaire Alexander (shoulder) missing the last four games and seven total contests this season, Long will provide the Packers with some additional depth in their secondary.
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David Long: Waived by Carolina
The Panthers waived David Long on Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.Long played a season-high 92 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps against Tennessee in Week 12 and led the team with seven tackles, but his services have been deemed no longer needed with CJ Henderson having cleared concussion protocol and Shaquill Griffin claimed off waivers Thursday. Long's exit could also mean that Jaycee Horn (hamstring) is close to returning off IR after logging a trio of limited practices this week.
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Panthers' David Long: Leads team with seven stops Week 12
David Long secured seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's loss to the Titans.Long was called upon to start with CJ Henderson (concussion) sidelined, and he responded with a season-high seven stops. Long hadn't gotten much of an opportunity in his previous two games since joining the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 3, totaling just eight defensive snaps. It's unclear if Henderson will be able to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time to return Week 13 in Tampa Bay -- if he can't, Long could be in line for another start.
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Panthers' David Long: Slated to start
David Long is set to start at cornerback in Sunday's game versus the Titans, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.With CJ Henderson (concussion) sidelined, Long will get the opportunity to start at corner opposite Donte Jackson. He spent the first eight weeks of the season in Las Vegas before getting waived and subsequently claimed by the Carolina Panthers.
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Panthers' David Long: Picked up by Carolina
The Carolina Panthers claimed David Long off waivers Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.Long spent the first eight weeks of the season with Las Vegas, tallying 15 tackles and one pass defended while playing sporadically. The 25-year-old was then waived by the Raiders on Thursday, but he didn't have to wait long before getting picked up by Carolina, which is currently dealing with a banged-up secondary. Long played 776 defensive snaps over his final two seasons with the Rams in 2021 and 2022. That experience could quickly earn him a spot behind top cornerbacks CJ Henderson, Donte Jackson (quadriceps) and Troy Hill.
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Raiders' David Long: Ready for MNF
David Long (ankle) is officially active for the Las Vegas Raiders' matchup with the Packers on Monday Night Football.Long will be back in action after exiting the team's 24-17 Week 4 loss to the Chargers early with an ankle injury. With Nate Hobbs (ankle) and Jakorian Bennett (hamstring) unavailable Monday, the cornerback will likely step into a starting role versus Green Bay.