DAVID LONG JR. NEWS

Cut from Indy's practice squad The Colts cut Long (groin) from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The move makes room on the Colts' practice squad for Chad Muma and Trey Washington. Long last saw regular-season action in 2024 with the Colts, when he mostly played on special teams but did not record a tackle across seven games.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches injury settlement Long (groin) was waived from injured reserve after reaching an injury settlement with the Colts on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Long was placed on IR by the Colts on Thursday after suffering a groin injury at practice. The cornerback will now be eligible to sign with a new team and play if he's able to pass a physical down the road.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Colts placed Long (groin) on injured reserve Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact With his placement on injured reserve ahead of Week 1, Long will be required to miss the entirety of the 2025 season unless the Colts later cut him with an injury settlement once he's healthy. Long appeared in 13 regular-season games for Indy last season but didn't register a single tackle on 106 special teams snaps.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 29 • Associated Press

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JULY 9 • COLTS.COM

Re-signs with Indianapolis The Colts re-signed Long on Monday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Long will remain in Indianapolis after splitting time between the team's practice squad and active roster in 2024. He appeared in 13 games but recorded no stats, playing almost exclusively on special teams (106 of 113 total snaps on special teams). The 27-year-old from Michigan is expected to compete for a depth spot in the Colts' secondary while also contributing on special teams throughout the offseason programs.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Getting promotion to active roster Indianapolis signed Long from its practice squad to its active roster Tuesday.

Impact Long has already suited up for both of the Colts' last two games and contributed on special teams, but now he'll have a regular spot on the 53-man depth chart. He's still waiting for his first defensive snap of the season.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Giants Long was released by the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact Long registered five total tackles (four solo) with New York during the preseason, but he'll now look for an opportunity elsewhere. The cornerback played in 14 games with the Panthers, Packers and Raiders in 2023 and he'll likely find another suitor in the near future.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing time with injury Long (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's preseason game at Houston because of an injury he sustained before the game, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact At this point, there are no details available regarding the type of issue Long is dealing with or how serious it might be. Either way, if he remains unavailable, it could open up additional chances for Christian Holmes to make an impression.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new home Long signed a contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Long struggled to find a home in 2023. After four years with the Rams, the 2019 third-round selection spent time with the Packers, Panthers and Raiders, appearing in a total of 14 games. He'll now work to make the most of his fresh opportunity in the Big Apple.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team with seven stops Week 12 Long secured seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's loss to the Titans.

Impact Long was called upon to start with CJ Henderson (concussion) sidelined, and he responded with a season-high seven stops. Long hadn't gotten much of an opportunity in his previous two games since joining the Panthers on Nov. 3, totaling just eight defensive snaps. It's unclear if Henderson will be able to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time to return Week 13 in Tampa Bay -- if he can't, Long could be in line for another start.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Long is set to start at cornerback in Sunday's game versus the Titans, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With CJ Henderson (concussion) sidelined, Long will get the opportunity to start at corner opposite Donte Jackson. He spent the first eight weeks of the season in Las Vegas before getting waived and subsequently claimed by the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Vegas Long signed a one-year contract with the Raiders on Wednesday.

Impact Long will head to Las Vegas after spending the first four years of his career with the Rams. The 25-year-old played in 12 games last season, recording 21 tackles (18 solo) and a pass breakup while playing a rotational role in the secondary. He should bolster the depth of the Las Vegas secondary and possibly compete for a starting role.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Long (groin) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Denver, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Long has missed each of the Rams' last two games, though managed a pair of limited practices before turning in a full session Friday. He'll be set to return to a depth role in the team's secondary.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Long (groin) was ruled out for Monday's game against the Packers, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Long will now miss his second straight game injuring his groin back in Week 13. With the 24-year-old now out, the Rams will rely on Cobie Durant and Robert Rochell in order to back up starters Jalen Ramsey and Troy Hill.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Long (groin) is ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raiders, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Long played 51 percent of defensive snaps during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, so it remains to be seen if he's aggravated the same groin injury that caused him to miss three games back in September and October. After Thursday's contest, Long will get the benefit of extra time to rest up before a Week 15 game against Green Bay on Monday Night Football.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in full Long (groin) was a full participant during the Rams' practice Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Long practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday after missing the Rams' previous three games with a lingering groin injury, though he appears to be fully healthy again participating in full Thursday. The 5-foot-11 cornerback played at least 70 percent of Los Angeles' defensive snaps in each of the first two weeks. Long should step back into a starting role opposite Jalen Ramsey for Sunday's game against Carolina.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Wednesday Long (groin) was listed as a limited participant on the Rams' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Long returned to practice in a limited fashion last Wednesday after sitting out the previous two weeks with a lingering groin injury, though he was still ruled inactive for Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Therefore, it's likely the 24-year-old will need to log at least one full practice Thursday or Friday in order to suit up again for the Ram's Week 6 matchup versus Carolina. With Long sidelined, cornerbacks Grant Haley and Derion Kendrick have taken on bigger roles in Los Angeles' banged-up secondary the past three weeks.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Sunday Long (groin) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Impact Long will miss his third straight game due to a lingering groin injury after returning to practice in a limited fashion during this week's practices. With fellow cornerback Cobie Durant (hamstring) also ruled inactive, expect Grant Haley, Robert Rochell and Derion Kendrick to all step into bigger roles in the Rams' banged-up secondary.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Week 5 Rams head coach Sean McVay said Friday that Long (groin) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Long has been ruled out for back-to-back games due to a groin issue, but he's returned to practice in a limited fashion and has a shot play in Week 5. With Troy Hill (groin) on IR, Long would be a candidate to step into a starting role if he's ultimately deemed available.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wednesday Long (groin) was listed as a limited participant on the Rams' injury report Wednesday, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Long logged his first limited practice since being ruled out with a groin injury in Week 3, which kept him sidelined during Monday's loss to the 49ers as well. With the 24-year-old sidelined, reserve cornerback Grant Haley and rookie Derion Kendrick have taken on more prominent roles in the Rams' secondary. Long recorded seven tackles over the first two weeks of the season, and he should step back into a starting role opposite Jalen Ramsey when healthy.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DT Arik Armstead active for 49ers vs Rams

Defensive tackle Arik Armstead is back in the lineup for the San Francisco 49ers after missing one game with a foot injury

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Rams' David Edwards in concussion protocol, ruled out Monday

Rams left guard David Edwards will miss Los Angeles’ game at San Francisco on Monday night after reporting possible symptoms of a concussion

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Out for MNF Long (groin) will be sidelined for Monday's game against the 49ers, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Long was absent at practice during the week, so this decision is not surprising. The absence will mark his second straight while he continues to nurse a groin injury. As a result, some combination of Grant Haley and Robert Rochell figure to fill in for him at cornerback.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing injury Long (groin) did not practice Thursday, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Long was unable to practice to finish out last week, then was ruled out Friday for Week 3. He'll likely need to practice before the week is over to suit up Monday against the 49ers. If he's unable to play, Grant Haley may be inline to see extra opportunity.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE