NFL Player News
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Ji'Ayir Brown SAF | SF
49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Tallies four stops in Week 17 win
Brown registered four tackles (one solo) and one pass defense during the 49ers' 42-38 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Brown played all 66 defensive snaps during Sunday's win but had just four stops to show for it. It was just the third time he's logged four tackles or less since taking over as the starting safety in Week 6 against the Buccaneers. The third-year pro is up to 68 tackles (39 solo), six pass defenses (two interceptions) and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games.
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Nick Scott SAF | CAR
Panthers' Nick Scott: Seven takedowns in defeat
Scott recorded seven total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to Seattle.
Scott was able to finish with at least seven takedowns for the sixth straight game and eighth time overall this season. The safety has now crossed the century mark in tackles for the first time in his seven-year NFL career, compiling 102 total tackles (58 solo) over 16 contests so far.
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Tatum Bethune LB | SF
49ers' Tatum Bethune: Game-high 11 stops vs. Chicago
Bethune logged 11 tackles (seven solo), including one stop for a loss, and one pass defense during the 49ers' 42-38 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Bethune was one of five San Francisco defenders to play every single defensive snap and led both teams in tackles. It was the sixth time this season that he reached double-digit tackles in a game, and the 2024 seventh-rounder is up to 87 tackles (37 solo) and three pass defenses through 13 regular-season games. Bethune has a shot at reaching 100-plus tackles on the year in Saturday's regular-season finale against the Seahawks.
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Tre'von Moehrig SAF | CAR
Panthers' Tre'von Moehrig: Notches sack in loss
Moehrig recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.
Moehrig finished with his lowest amount of takedowns since Week 8, but he did make the most of one of his opportunities Sunday, sacking Sam Darnold in the first quarter. The safety has now registered 97 total tackles (61 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed, one of which is an interception, over 15 contests this season.
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Christian Rozeboom LB | TB
Panthers' Christian Rozeboom: Double-digit stops in loss
Rozeboom recorded 10 total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.
Rozeboom was able to finish second on the team in takedowns behind cornerback Mike Jackson (11), reaching double-digit tackles for the first time since Week 11 and fourth time overall this year. The linebacker has now compiled 114 total tackles (53 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a forced fumble over 14 contests this season.
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Devon Witherspoon CB | SEA
Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Four stops in victory
Witherspoon recorded four total tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Panthers.
Witherspoon registered his fewest takedowns since Week 12, but it may have been the result of Seattle holding Carolina to just 53 offensive snaps in the contest. However, the cornerback was able to produce at least one pass defensed for the fourth time in six games. Witherspoon has now compiled 68 total tackles (45 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding seven passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and a fumble recovery over 11 contests this year.
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SirVocea Dennis LB | TB
Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Posts seven stops Week 17
Dennis recorded seven tackles (four solo), including one for a loss, during the Buccaneers' 20-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Dennis finished Sunday's game as the Bucs' co-leader in tackles with Antoine Winfield. Dennis has recorded at least seven tackles in four of his last five games, and for the season he has 99 tackles (64 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and five pass defenses (one interception) across 15 games. The Buccaneers wrap up the regular season Saturday against the Panthers, when Dennis will look to crack the tackling century mark for the first time in his three-year NFL career.
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Brandon Dorlus DE | ATL
Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Done for night
Dorlus (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday night's contest against the Rams, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Dorlus recorded a sack of Matthew Stafford on the Rams' first offensive play of the second half before later suffering a left knee injury during the possession. The defensive lineman had to be helped off the field, and he was putting hardly any pressure on his left leg, per McElhaney. In his absence, Elijah Garcia is a top candidate to see an increased workload on the defensive line versus Los Angeles.
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Jaylen McCollough DB | LAR
Rams' Jaylen McCollough: Back in action
McCollough (hip) has returned to action Monday against Atlanta, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
McCollough was briefly sidelined with a hip issue, but he has now made his way to the field. The second-year pro will continue to play a depth role in the secondary with Los Angeles.
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Drake Thomas LB | SEA
Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Five stops in victory
Thomas recorded five total tackles in Sunday's 27-10 victory over Carolina.
Thomas was able register exactly five stops for the fourth time in five contests, though Sunday's performance was his first without a solo tackle since Week 2. The linebacker is now up to 91 total tackles (45 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding six passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 16 contests this year.