San Francisco elevated Spence from its practice squad Saturday for Week 3.
Spence appeared in just one game in 2021, logging one tackle in five defensive snaps. He will probably work in a limited reserve role Sunday as long as Javon Kinlaw and Kevin Givens remain healthy.
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49ers' Akeem Spence: Suffers potential concussion
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Spence left Thursday's preseason game against the Texans to be evaluated for a concussion, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Spence left the game in the fourth quarter, so he is unlikely to return to action. He joined the 49ers as a depth option after Maurice Hurst (biceps) landed on injured reserve Aug. 1.
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Football Team's Akeem Spence: Signed by Washington
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Spence was signed to Washington's active roster Thursday.
Spence provides the team with some much-needed help at defensive tackle with Jonathan Allen, Matthew Ioannidis and Tim Settle all hitting the reserve/COVID-19 list this week. After not appearing in any games this season, it's possible that the 30-year-old may be thrust into a starting role in Week 15 against the Eagles.
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Patriots' Akeem Spence: Inks deal with active roster
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The Patriots signed Spence to the active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Spence was elevated from the practice squad last week, and now he's an honest member of the 53-man roster. The Patriots needed the depth at nose tackle, as both Byron Cowart (back) and Adam Butler (shoulder) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Akeem Spence: Released by Eagles
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Spence was released by the Eagles on Monday, Les Bowen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Spence's stint in Philly ends after seven games in which he recorded seven tackles through six contests. The veteran defensive tackle has been on four different teams over the past four seasons, but his experience alone could get him in with a team needing to bolster their defensive line.
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Eagles' Akeem Spence: Heading to Philadelphia
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Spence signed a one-year contract with the Eagles on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Spence had been without a team since being cut by Miami on Aug. 28. The 27-year-old played in at least 600 defensive snaps over the previous two seasons, collecting 81 total tackles, five sacks and a forced fumble in that span. Spence will provide the Eagles with depth on their defensive front in the wake of Malik Jackson's (foot) placement on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Akeem Spence: Cut by Miami
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The Dolphins released Spence on Tuesday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
Spence is one of a slew of veteran cuts made by Miami on Tuesday, as the team takes the next step in an apparent transition toward youth. The seventh-year defensive tackle played 666 snaps across 16 games in Miami last season and should have little issue latching on as a situational pass rusher elsewhere in the league.
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Lions' Akeem Spence: Tallies three sacks in 2017
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Spence recorded 39 tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2017.
Spence showed he can be a valuable asset as a situational pass rusher for the Lions, but he also frustratingly committed six penalties this term. While the Illinois product has never been of much utility in IDP formats, Spence could be headed for the largest workload of his career in 2018 if Haloti Ngata (biceps) either retires or leaves in free agency.
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Buccaneers cut five to get down to 75 players
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The Buccaneers cut five players Tuesday to get down to the NFL-mandated 75-man limit, with the biggest name being punter Michael Koenen.
Tampa Bay decided to go with first-year punter Jacob Schum over the veteran Koenen. The rest of the Bucs' cuts include guard Josh Allen, WR Robert Herron and corner Leonard Johnson. Defensive tackle Akeem Spence was placed on the PUP list.
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Bucs DL Akeem Spence to miss season opener due to suspension
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The Buccaneers announced Monday defensive lineman Akeem Spence has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's policy on substances of abuse. He will be eligible to return Week 2 at New Orleans.
Spence was arrested in Jan. 2014 in Alabama. He was charged with second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, which are both misdemeanors, per NFL.com.
Buccaneers defensive lineman Akeem Spence has been notified he is facing a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on substances of abuse, according to NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport.
Spence was arrested in Jan. 2014 in Alabama. He was charged with second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, which are both misdemeanors, per NFL.com.
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Bucs place Akeem Spence on PUP; Louis Murphy on injury list
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The Buccaneers placed defensive tackle Akeem Spence on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday, reports the Tampa Tribune. Spence is dealing with a back issue.
Meanwhile, wide receiver Louis Murphy was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. Murphy recently sustained an ankle injury.
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Report: Buccaneers DT Akeem Spence has drug charges dropped
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After completing a pre-trial diversion program, Buccaneers defensive tackle Akeem Spence had two drug-related charges against him dropped, reports the Tampa Bay Times.
Spence was arrested in 2014 for possession of marijuana in Alabama.
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Lavonte David among Bucs cleared to face Falcons
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Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David, who leads the team with 89 tackles and two forced fumbles, is active for the game against Atlanta after being listed as questionable with a knee injury. Also suiting up are linebacker Brandon Magee (knee), tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (thumb) and defensive tackle Akeem Spence (hamstring).
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Doug Martin among notable Buccaneers labeled questionable
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The Buccaneers unveiled a lengthy injury report for Week 10 vs. Atlanta. Doug Martin is among the most notable players on the list. He was labeled doubtful for Sunday's game with an ankle injury. Alterraun Verner (hamstring) and Anthony Collins (foot) were the only other players deemed doubtful.
The following players were ruled questionable: Lavonte David (knee), Vincent Jackson (foot), Michael Johnson (hand), Austin Seferian-Jenkins (thumb), Charles Sims (ankle), Akeem Spence (hamstring) and Luke Stocker (hip).
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Akeem Spence arrested on marijuana charge
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Buccaneers defensive tackle Akeem Spence was arrested on a marijuana possession charge after he was stopped by an Alabama trooper for speeding, reports the Tampa Bay Tribune. The fourth-round pick in last year's draft was clocked at over 100 mph, the report said.
Spence started 14 games, recording 19 tackles and a sack.
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Akeem Spence ready to roll against Saints
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A wrist problem will not keep Buccaneers defensive tackle Akeem Spence off the field Sunday at New Orleans. He has been listed as probable.
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Buccaneers dealing with five injures defenders for finale
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The Buccaneers have five defensive players on the injury report for Week 17 against the Saints, and they could be without the majority of them Sunday. Among the five players, only Lavonte David (elbow) and defensive lineman Akeem Spence (wrist) are probable for Sunday's game.
They are joined by the injury report by linebackers Ka'Lial Glaud (knee) and Dekoda Watson (groin), along with defensive back Mark Barron (hamstring), all of whom are questionable for the game.
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Buccaneers defenders take the field Sunday
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Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (knee) and defensive lineman Akeem Spence (wrist) are both active, as expected, for Week 16 against the Rams Sunday.
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Akeem Spence, Lavonte David expected to play
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A pair of Buccaneers defensive players are expected to play through their lingering injuries in Week 16 against the Rams, based on Friday's injury report. Linebacker Lavonte David (hamstring) and defensive lineman Akeem Spence (wrist) are both probable for Sunday's game, after getting through practice throughout the week without issue.
