Ogletree recorded eight tackles in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
After being an inconsistent IDP for most of the season, Ogletree has now posted exactly eight tackles in each of his last three games, and he'll be projected as a high-floor fantasy option in Week 18 against the Vikings.
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Bears' Alec Ogletree: Another strong performance
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Ogletree notched eight stops in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
After averaging five tackles per game through Week 14, Ogletree has put together back-to-back eight-tackle efforts. Although he's struggled with consistency over the season, his recent efforts could make him worth a lineup spot in IDP leagues in Week 17 against the Giants.
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Bears' Alec Ogletree: Notches seven stops
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Ogletree tallied seven tackles in the Bears' 16-13 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Ogletree posted his second-highest tackle total of the season, and he's averaging six tackles over the last six games. Although he's not a high-end IDP option, he's been showing a solid scoring floor.
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Bears' Alec Ogletree: Ruled out
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Ogletree (ankle) will not play in Monday's game against the Steelers.
Ogletree was a non-participant at practice all week, so his questionable designation seemed a little optimistic when it was handed out. The Bears have ultimately opted to err on the side of caution with their starting inside linebacker. Look for Danny Trevathan to see an increased role as a result of his absence.
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Bears' Alec Ogletree: Questionable for Monday
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Ogletree (ankle) is officially questionable Monday against the Steelers.
Ogletree hasn't practiced this week, which is usually a troublesome indicator for game day, but being listed questionable and with an extra day to prepare, he's looking like a true game-time decision. If Ogletree can't go, Danny Trevathan will likely see an increased workload.
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Jets' Alec Ogletree: Activated for Sunday's game
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Ogletree was elevated to the Jets' active roster Saturday.
Ogletree started out on the Jets' practice squad despite racking up 80 tackles, six pass breakups and a sack over 13 games with the Giants last season. The Jets desperately need him in Week 2 versus the 49ers, especially since Avery Williamson (hamstring) could sit out, which would leave Ogletree, Neville Hewitt and Harvey Langi to handle the inside linebacker reps.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Concludes 2019 with 80 tackles
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Ogletree notched 80 tackles (48 solo), one sack, six defended passes and one interception across 13 contests in 2019.
Ogletree has now logged two consecutive seasons with 13 appearances. The veteran inside linebacker has two more years remaining on his contract with the Giants, though the team can clear $9 million in cap space if Ogletree is traded or cut before Week 1, per overthecap.com.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Will play Sunday
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Ogletree (back) is officially active for Sunday's divisional contest with Philadelphia, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Ogletree missed last week's game with the back issue, but he won't be forced to miss any more time. With the veteran ready to play, he'll assume his usual starting inside linebacker role for the final game of the regular season.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Sidelined Thursday
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Ogletree (back) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Ogletree has missed back-to-back practices due to an injury suffered Week 16 against Washington. He'll have one more chance to upgrade his activity ahead of Sunday's season finale against the Eagles.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Snags pick Sunday
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Ogletree accumulated two tackles (one solo) and an interception in Sunday's loss to Chicago.
Ogletree halted a 12-play drive by the Bears when he picked off Mitchell Trubisky in the end zone for his first interception this season. The 28-year-old hasn't lived up to his lofty standards this season, however, racking up just 54 tackles (32 solo) and one sack through nine games. Ogletree also played all 76 defensive snaps in the game, an indication he's carved out a solid role in the defense.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Racks up 12 tackles
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Ogletree had 12 tackles (nine solo) and a sack in Thursday's loss to the Patriots.
Ogletree missed the previous two contests with a hamstring injury but returned to action Thursday and delivered his most productive outing of the season. The 28-year-old has 25 tackles (18 solo), three passes defensed and one sack through four games.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: On track to play Thursday
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Ogletree (hamstring) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and seems poised to play in Thursday's game against New England, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
In Monday's practice estimation, Ogletree was listed as limited, making his full participation Tuesday an upgrade. The 28-year-old wasn't able to practice at all last week. Ogletree will likely resume his starting role at inside linebacker Thursday.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Hopeful for TNF
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Coach Pat Shurmur said Monday that he's hopeful Ogletree (hamstring) will be available for Thursday's tilt against the Patriots, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Ogletree was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimation, which is a step in the right direction considering he wasn't able to practice at all last week. It'll be worth monitoring the extent of Ogletree's participation in practice Tuesday and Wednesday, but he appears to be trending in the right direction for Week 6.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Ruled out for Week 4
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Ogletree (hamstring) will not play Sunday versus Washington.
Ogletree is managing a hamstring injury sustained Week 3 versus Tampa Bay. A timetable for his recovery remains undisclosed. The Giants will rely on David Mayo and Nathan Stupar to play increased roles on defense as long as Ogletree is unable to go.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Unlikely for Friday
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Ogletree (calf) is expected to miss Friday's preseason game against the Bears, Ryan Dunleavy of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Ogletree suffered a strained calf during last week's preseason tilt against the Jets. The Giants are likely to take a cautious approach to Ogletree's recovery, given the importance of his presence in the team's linebacker corps.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Suffers calf injury
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Ogletree sustained a strained calf during Thursday's preseason game against the Jets, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
A timetable for Ogletree's return to practice remains undisclosed at this time. The veteran linebacker is primed for a key role among New York's starting defense when healthy.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: Sitting season finale
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Ogletree (concussion) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Ogletree sustained the concussion Week 15 against the Titans and was unable to clear the concussion protocol in the last two weeks. Rookie Tae Davis should once again start at inside linebacker for the Giants in Week 17.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: No practice Thursday
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Ogletree (concussion) did not practice Thursday.
Ogletree remains in the league-mandated concussion protocol after having sustained a head injury Week 15. The veteran is trending towards sitting out Sunday's divisional tilt against the Cowboys.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: In concussion protocol
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Ogletree didn't practice Wednesday after entering the NFL's concussion protocol, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
Ogletree likely sustained the head injury during the 17-0 loss to the Titans over the weekend. He'll probably need to progress to at least limited participation by the Giants' final practice of the week Friday to have a shot at playing against the Colts on Sunday.
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Giants' Alec Ogletree: First sack of season Sunday
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Ogletree recorded four tackles (two solo), one sack and a pass defensed across 65 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
Ogletree has consistently seen the most snaps at linebacker this season for the Giants and now has 68 tackles on the year -- which trails only Landon Collins on the team.
