Packers' Javon Hargrave: Inks two-year deal with Green Bay
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The Packers agreed to terms with Hargrave on a two-year, $23 million contract Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hargrave was released by Minnesota in a cost-cutting move earlier Wednesday. He quickly lands back on his feet with the division-rival Packers. Now 33 years old, Hargrave remains productive after accruing 52 tackles (18 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season contests in 2025. He figures to slot in at nose tackle for Green Bay.
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Javon Hargrave: Let go by Vikings
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Hargrave is slated to be released by Minnesota on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hargrave's release doesn't come as a surprise, as the team informed him of the planned transaction in early March, and a trade never seemed likely to materialized. The veteran defensive tackle stands to draw solid interest as a free agent.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Set to be cut by Minnesota
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The Vikings informed Hargrave that he will be released at the start of the league year March 11 barring a trade, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hargrave was set to enter the second and final year of his contract in 2026, but his departure will save the Vikings approximately $10.9 million in salary cap space. The 33-year-old finished the 2025 regular season with 52 tackles (18 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 games. Once the move is official, Hargrave should draw plenty of interest from teams looking to add a veteran defensive lineman in free agency.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Ready for Thursday
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Hargrave (thigh) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against the Lions.
Hargrave logged limited practices all week with a thigh injury, and the partial participation was clearly enough to clear the defensive lineman of any injury designation. The 32-year-old is all set to suit up alongside Jalen Redmond and Jonathan Allen in the hopes of crushing the Lions' dreams of the postseason.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Won't return Sunday night
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Hargrave (groin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's matchup with the Cowboys.
The defensive tackle exited with the injury earlier in the second half. Levi Drake Rodriguez and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins could see more snaps in his absence.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Questionable to return to SNF
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Hargrave (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Cowboys.
Hargrave suffered an apparent groin injury in the second half, placing some doubt on his availability for the rest of the night. In his absence, Levi Drake Rodriguez and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins are candidates to see an increase in workload on the defensive line.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Gets sack in return to larger role
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Hargrave had eight total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's win at Detroit. He returned to the starting lineup after his role had been scaled back in the previous two games, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Hargrave played on 39 of the defense's 64 snaps. He had played less than 40.0 percent of the defensive snaps the previous two games. He had been seen as not living up to his two-year, $30 million contract before last week, but he may have turned his season around with Sunday's performance
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Hargrave (chest) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Hargrave played just 11 defensive snaps during the Vikings' 48-10 win over the Bengals this past Sunday after suffering a chest injury. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation this week to avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's Week 4 clash against the Steelers in Dublin.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Leaves game with chest injury
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Hargrave is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a chest injury.
Hargrave spent time in the medical tent with trainers to have the severity of his chest injury evaluated. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins and Levi Drake Rodriguez should see an uptick in snaps on the defensive line for as long as Hargrave is out of the game.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Has triceps injury
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Hargrave has a triceps injury after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said it might just be a contusion, per Branch. Hargrave recorded three tackles, including a sack, during the defeat. The defensive tackle made four stops across the 49ers' first two contests.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Played through thumb injury
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Hargrave is currently dealing with a thumb injury, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
General manager John Lynch announced that Hargrave finished the season playing with a torn ligament in his thumb. While it's not yet known if he will require surgery, the 31-year-old will shift his focus to getting ready for the 2024 campaign.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Picks up sack in loss
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Hargrave recorded three tackles (two solo) and one sack in the 49ers' 33-19 loss to the Ravens on Monday.
Hargrave is up to 7.0 sacks this season. The defensive tackle was on the field for 43 snaps (67 percent), and he also contributed on one special teams play (five percent). He will look to add to his sack total in Week 17 when the 49ers head to Washington to play the Commanders.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Cleared to play
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Hargrave (hamstring) is active for Monday's matchup against the Ravens, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Hargrave was in danger of missing back-to-back contests after garnering a questionable designation, but he's been cleared to suit up and may see an increased role with Arik Armstead (foot) still sidelined. Before the hamstring injury, Hargrave recorded 17 tackles, including three sacks, over his previous four appearances.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Starts week with DNP
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Hargrave (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Hargrave was sidelined after suffering the injury Sunday against the Seahawks. He'll likely need to ramp up his activity level Thursday or Friday to have a chance to suit up in Week 15 against the Cardinals. If he ultimately ends up missing, Javon Kinlaw and Kevin Givens will likely see increased opportunities.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Leaves game with hamstring injury
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Hargrave (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Hargrave had one tackle before exiting Sunday's game. With Arik Armstead (foot/knee) inactive and Hargrave on the sideline, the 49ers have Kevin Givens, Kalia Davis and Javon Kinlaw rotating at defensive tackle alongside Nick Bosa and Chase Young.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Continues impactful play
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Hargrave racked up seven tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, against the Seahawks in Thursday's 31-13 Week 12 win.
Hargrave recorded a solo sack of Geno Smith in the second quarter and split a sack with Arik Armstead in the third. Hargrave's seven total stops were a season-high mark. The veteran defensive tackle had a bit of a lull when he went four weeks without a sack from Week 5 to Week 8, but since San Francisco's Week 9 bye Hargrave has posted 3.0 sacks across three games.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Dominant at Jacksonville
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Hargrave recorded four tackles (three solo) including 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 34-3 win at the Jaguars.
Hargrave made life very difficult for a middling Jacksonville interior offensive line in Week 10, having an even bigger impact on the game than his great box score would suggest. He's been plenty productive in his age-30 season, making him a rare example of a fantasy-relevant defensive tackle heading into a Week 11 matchup versus the Buccaneers.
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Eagles' Javon Hargrave: Grabs another sack Week 17
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Hargrave recorded eight tackles (four solo), including one sack, in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Saints.
Hargrave notched his 11th sack of the season when he brought down Saints quarterback Andy Dalton for a five-yard loss late in the first quarter. The seventh-year defensive tackle has also matched his previous career high for tackles with 35 through 16 games. Hargrave should be in line to set a new career high during next week's regular-season finale against the Giants.
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Eagles' Javon Hargrave: Gets to QB twice in Week 15
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Hargrave recorded three tackles (two solo), including two sacks, in Sunday's 25-20 victory versus the Bears.
Hargrave and Eagles edge rushers Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat all posted two sacks of quarterback Justin Fields, as the team continued to abuse opposing quarterbacks. The defensive tackle now ranks second on the team in sacks this season between Reddick (12) and Sweat (9.5). This top-ranked group of pass rushers will look to keep up their run of dominance Week 16 versus Dallas.
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Eagles' Javon Hargrave: Logs a full practice
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Hargrave (toe) practiced in full Thursday.
Hargrave sprained his toe in August, but his full participation during Thursday's session indicates the issue is a thing of the past. The 2016 third-round pick has displayed excellent reliability over the years, as he's played in 94 out of a possible 97 regular season games. Hargrave appears on track to reclaim a starting spot on Philadelphia's defensive line when the team squares off with the Lions on Sunday.
