Compton announced his retirement via his personal Twitter feed Sunday.
Compton last suited up with the Raiders in 2021 and spent the second half of the 2022 campaign on the Falcons' practice squad. However, the 33-year-old will elect to call it a career after spending nine years in the NFL. He totaled 358 tackles (210 solo), including a sack, three interceptions, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and 12 pass defenses.
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Raiders' Will Compton: Out Sunday
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Compton (personal) will not play Sunday against the Broncos.
Compton will miss his second straight game due to personal reasons. With Denzel Perryman (ankle) returning, Compton would have played a depth role in the Raiders' linebacker unit. Instead, Divine Deablo and Patrick Onwuasor will likely take on any extra work.
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Will Compton: Let go by Tennessee
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Compton was released by the Titans on Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Compton appeared in five games this season and had six total tackles while mostly playing special teams. The 31-year-old likely will fill a similar role if he's able to latch on elsewhere.
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Titans' Will Compton: Signed by Titans
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Compton was signed by the Titans on Thursday, NFL.com reports.
Compton heads back to Tennessee, where he played in 12 games during the 2018 season. The 30-year-old linebacker is coming off a season with the Raiders in which he played nine games after being signed at the end of October, recording 41 tackles (26 solo) in the process. He will add a veteran presence to the Titans' linebacker room and will also be reunited with fellow podcast host Taylor Lewan.
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Raiders' Will Compton: Leads team in tackles Sunday
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Compton racked up nine tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Compton had played no more than 20 defensive snaps in a single contest since joining the Raiders in Week 9, but he was dealt a full workload Sunday while leading the team in tackles along the way. Given his solid performance, Compton figures to start at middle linebacker once again in Week 16 against the Chargers.
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Will Compton: Reaches injury settlement
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Compton (ankle) and the Saints have come to terms on an injury settlement per the NFL's official transaction log.
Compton suffered an ankle injury in the Saints' preseason finale. He was subsequently waived with an injury designation. From there, he went unclaimed and reverted to the team's injured reserve. He is now free to look for a new destination once his health allows it.
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Saints' Will Compton: Suffers ankle injury
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Compton exited Thursday's preseason game against the Dolphins with an ankle injury, NOLA.com reports.
Compton had four tackles (one solo) before rolling his ankle late in the first quarter. The 29-year-old was designated probable to return, but he never actually retook the field and finished with 10 defensive snaps.
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Titans' Will Compton: Ready to rock Week 13
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Compton (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Compton was able to fully participate in Friday's practice after having been limited Thursday. He's on track to play his usual role on special teams during Sunday's tilt against the Jets.
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Titans' Will Compton: Inactive again
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Compton (hamstring) is inactive for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Compton will miss his third consecutive game due to a lingering ankle injury. The 29-year-old appeared to have a legitimate shot of suiting up Monday, but will ultimately remain sidelined as he continues to manage his recovery. Jayon Brown and Daren Bates could receive an uptick in defensive snaps as long as Compton remains out.
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Titans' Will Compton: Questionable for Week 9
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Compton (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Compton started the week with a pair of full practices and appeared to be past the hamstring issue, but apparently suffered a setback and was a limited participant Saturday. The 29-year-old missed the last two games and is now in danger of missing a third.
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Titans' Will Compton: Sitting out Week 7
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Compton (hamstring) was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Chargers in London.
Compton will miss his second straight game with the hamstring issue that kept him from practicing this week. Wesley Woodyard (shoulder) is clear of an injury designation and will start alongside Rashaan Evans at inside linebacker.
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Titans' Will Compton: Set to miss Week 6
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Compton has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a hamstring injury.
The severity of Compton's hamstring injury remains unclear, but it will keep him sidelined Sunday after he was unable to practice throughout the week. Fellow inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (shoulder) is considered questionable, so Jayon Brown could see an increased snap count next to Rashaan Evans.
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Titans' Will Compton: Signing with Tennessee
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Compton (foot) has signed a one-year contract with the Titans, Justin Beasley of WSMV News 4 reports.
Compton mostly played on special teams for the Redskins during the first half of the 2017 campaign but was forced into a starting role after Mason Foster (shoulder) went down in Week 7. However, Compton only lasted a few games before getting injured himself, and he ultimately finished the season on injured reserve with a Lisfranc injury. The linebacker didn't require surgery and said he felt close to fully recovered in mid-January, but this kind of injury can require a delicate recovery process and he may still be a ways off from receiving full medical clearance. In any case, Compton should be healthy by the time training camp rolls around in July. Considering the Titans let Avery Williamson walk in free agency, Jayon Brown seems to be his only competition for the starting job next to Wesley Woodyard.
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Redskins' Will Compton: Set to have MRI
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Compton (foot) will undergo an MRI on Monday.
Compton has started the last two games, and he's shined. If the MRI test proves serious, the Redskins could lose their second inside linebacker this season, meaning Martrell Spaight and Josh Harvey-Clemons would experience an increased workload Thursday against the Giants.
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Redskins' Will Compton: Active for Monday's game
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Compton (ankle) will play in Monday's game against the Chiefs.
Compton was a late addition to the injury report this week, jeopardizing his availability for Monday. However, considering his active status, his ankle ailment is apparently not all that serious. Compton figures to be the primary reserve linebacker for Washington in Week 4 action.
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Redskins' Will Compton: Active Sunday
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Compton (knee) was active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Compton was questionable to play with a knee injury, but was ultimately cleared to play and logged three tackles.
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Redskins' Will Compton: Active for Saturday
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Compton (knee) is active for Saturday's game against the Bears.
After missing Monday's game against the Panthers due to a PCL sprain, Compton will be back in action for the Redskins' road matchup with the Bears. His return will likely negate Martrell Spaight's snap count provided that his knee holds up to game action.
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Redskins' Will Compton: Hopeful to play Saturday
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Compton is day-to-day with his PCL sprain, Mike Jones of The Washington Post reports.
Compton was held out of last week's game due to his sprain and he hasn't practiced since suffering the injury. Redskins' coach Jay Gruden wouldn't go so far as to give Compton a specific timetable for return. His practice participation this week will give a better indication of his status for Week 16.
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Redskins' Will Compton: Week-to-week with PCL sprain
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Compton (knee) is week-to-week with a PCL sprain, Mike Jones of The Washington Post reports.
While Compton won't require surgery, it isn't clear how much time he may miss. His absence would open the door for Martrell Spaight to see additional playing time.
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Redskins' Will Compton: Intercepts first pass of 2016 on Sunday
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Compton intercepted a pass and recorded 10 tackles Sunday against the Bengals.
Compton has posted at least nine tackles five games this season, and is averaging slightly less than eight tackles per matchup. The interception was a nice bonus, but he'll continue to typically be a one-category performer going forward.
