Nzeocha (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Nzeocha will enter the lineup in Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, marking his first appearance on the field since Week 3. The sixth-year linebacker is expected to stick to special teams, where he played nearly all of his snaps prior to the injury.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Dealing with injury
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Nzeocha suffered a quadriceps injury in Sunday's game against the Giants and didn't return, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
It's unclear when Nzeocha suffered the injury, however, he failed to return to the game. His practice status Tuesday and Wednesday will paint a clearer picture of his chances to suit up for next week's game against the Eagles.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Nabs pick in win
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Nzeocha recorded two tackles and an interception in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Buccaneers.
Nzeocha had a relatively quiet day apart from the interception, but he only saw the field for 16 of 70 defensive snaps (23 percent). The 29-year-old operated in a rotational role last season, logging 23 total tackles and a forced fumble over 16 contests. Based on the first game of the 2019 campaign, it seems Nzeocha is heading for a similar role this season.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Lands three-year deal with 49ers
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Nzeocha signed a three-year contract with the 49ers on Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Nzeocha appeared in all 16 games with the 49ers last season in a rotational role, recording 23 tackles, one sack and one interception. The 29-year-old veteran projects to reprise a similar role in San Francisco going forward.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Draws in Sunday
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Nzeocha (groin) will play in Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.
Nzeocha works in a rotational role on the team's defense and hasn't made more than four tackles in a game this year. He'll remain in this position behind Malcolm Smith on the depth chart.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Suffers elbow injury
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Nzeocha is considered day-to-day after suffering an elbow injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
This is the first report of Nzeocha being sidelined with an injury, but there doesn't seem to be much concern regarding the severity. Nzeocha signed a one-year deal with the 49ers back in January, but he's expected to be limited to special teams usage should he make the team's final roster.
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Mark Nzeocha: Cut Monday
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Nzeocha was waived by the Cowboys on Monday, Nick Eatman of the team's official site reports.
After the Cowboys acquired linebacker Jayrone Eliott in a trade from the Packers, Nzeocha was the casualty. Nzeocha played in six games last season and recorded three tackles. He's eligible to join the team as a practice squad member if he clears waivers.
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Cowboys' Mark Nzeocha: Still rehabbing knee injury
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Nzeocha (knee) could open training camp on the physically unable to perform list as he continues to rehab his knee injury, ESPN's Todd Archer reports.
Nzeocha underwent a minor cleanup procedure in early June and was originally expected to be back in time for training camp, but it sounds as if that timetable may have been a little optimistic. Although it didn't help that the Cowboys are one of the first teams to open training camp July 22, Nzeocha should still be back in action sooner rather than later.
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Cowboys' Mark Nzeocha: Undergoes knee scope Tuesday
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Nzeocha had his knee scoped Tuesday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Nzeocha simply underwent a cleanup procedure to avoid further damage and should make a full recovery by the time training camp rolls around. He'll be competing for snaps at middle linebacker as he heads into his third year in the league, but Jaylon Smith (knee) and Anthony Hitchens will likely see most of the work at the position.
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Cowboys' Mark Nzeocha: Questionable for Week 5
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Nzeocha (Achilles) is questionable to play on Sunday, Paul Dehner Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Nzeocha hasn't played this season and will likely be a game-time decision this weekend.
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Cowboys' Mark Nzeocha: Unable to play Sunday
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Nzeocha (Achilles) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.
Nzeocha has been ruled out for the fourth straight game, but he'll look to make his season debut Week 5 against the Bengals.
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Cowboys' Mark Nzeocha: Inactive for Week 3
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Nzeocha (Achilles) was inactive for the Cowboys' Week 3 contest against the Bears on Sunday, David Helman of the team's official site reports.
Nzeocha was doubtful for the game to begin with and ultimately deactivated prior to kickoff. It's unclear if he'll be able to make his regular season debut in Week 4.
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Cowboys' Mark Nzeocha: Doubtful to make season debut
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Nzeocha (Achilles) is doubtful to play in Week 3.
Though Nzeocha was able to participate in practices throughout the week, it appears unlikely he'll make his season debut in Sunday's matchup against the Bears.
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Cowboys' Mark Nzeocha: Will not return Friday
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Nzeocha will not return to Friday's matchup with the Dolphins due to an Achilles injury, Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The second year linebacker currently projects as the third string middle linebacker on the Jets depth chart. The severity of his injury is not known at this time, but expect an update on his status once the team releases more information.
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Cowboys' Mark Nzeocha: Will compete for starting middle linebacker spot
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Nzeocha is in the mix to start at middle linebacker while Rolando McClain serves his 10-game suspension, Dallas Morning News reports.
Anthony Hitchens, who started nine games last season, is the favorite to win the job, and veteran special teams ace Andrew Gachkar could also see more snaps on defense, but Nzeocha would be the best fit purely from an athletic standpoint. The 2015 seventh round pick has a lot to prove in camp after missing almost his entire rookie season recovering from a knee injury before the Cowboys even guarantee a roster spot to him, however.
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Cowboys get roster down to 75 players
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The Cowboys pared down their roster to 75 players on Tuesday by releasing four and giving injury designations to six, according to the team's official website.
The Cowboys waived linebacker Jonathan Brown, wide receivers Antwan Goodley and David Porter and and tight end Brandon Barden. They also waived/injured defensive end Kenneth Boatright, running back Michael Hill and offensive tackle R.J. Dill.
Dallas also placed Orlando Scandrick on IR, Chaz Green on the PUP list and Mark Nzeocha on the NFI list.
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Cowboys sign draft picks Ryan Russell, Mark Nzeocha
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The Cowboys announced the signing of two draft picks.
The team signed fifth-round defensive end Ryan Russell, out of Purdue, and seventh-round linebacker Mark Nzeocha, out of Wyoming.
The team also waived linebacker Troy Davis and tackle Donald Hawkins while releasing linebacker Dekoda Watson
