Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Moved to IR The Bills placed Flannigan-Fowles (undisclosed) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles signed a one-year deal with the Bills in late May. The linebacker was a key depth piece for the Giants in 2025, participating in 10 regular-season games and logging 33 tackles (21 solo), also achieving one sack and one interception. The 29-year-old was a great depth addition to a new Bills linebacker room as the team shifts to a 3-4 defensive front. Unfortunately, Flanagan-Fowles' placement on injured reserve means his season is over unless he is given one of just two designations to return from the list once the season commences.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Links up with Buffalo Flannigan-Fowles signed a one-year deal with the Bills on Wednesday.

Impact After spending his 2025 campaign with the Giants, Flannigan-Fowles has found a new home in Buffalo. The 29-year-old appeared in 10 games last season, recording 33 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defensed while playing 330 total snaps (224 on defense, 106 on special teams). Now with the Bills, Flannigan-Fowles is expected to compete for a reserve inside linebacker role ahead of the 2026 season.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Misses seven games in 2025 Flannigan-Fowles registered 33 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one defensed pass over 10 games (three starts) during the 2025 campaign.

Impact It was a rough first season in New York health-wise for Flannigan-Fowles -- his seven missed games came as a result of multiple issues, including injuries to his calf, hamstring and neck as well as an illness. Still, he saw more playing time on defense than in previous campaigns and finished with career-high marks in defensive snaps (224) and tackles (33). Flannigan-Fowles was playing on a one-year contract, so he's now slated to be an unrestricted free agent.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Flannigan-Fowles (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan Fowles was unable to play against the Vikings in Week 16 due to an illness, but he appears to be over that issue and on track to play against the Raiders on Sunday. He has accumulated 23 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense over his last five games.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be absent for Week 16 Flannigan-Fowles is inactive for Sunday's battle versus the Vikings due to an illness, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles has been battling the illness for over a week, and though he was able to play last Sunday against Washington, all of his work came on special teams. The veteran linebacker logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression this week and is going to have to miss his seventh game of the campaign. With Darius Muasau in his second week back from a four-game absence, Flannigan-Fowles may have had a minor role on defense even if he had been able to suit up.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Flannigan-Fowles (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles upgraded from DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. The 29-year-old has appeared in eight games this season, recording 24 total tackles and one pass defensed. If active for the Week 16 matchup, Flannigan-Fowles will likely play a reserve role in the Giants' linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Flannigan-Fowles (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles appears to still be dealing with the illness that caused him to be considered questionable to play in Week 15 before ultimately logging five snaps on special teams in the team's loss to the Commanders. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 15 Flannigan-Fowles (illness/neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles opened Week 15 prep with back-to-back full practices before not participating in Friday's session due to an illness. He has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups, but he'll likely lose his starting spot to Darius Muasau, who was activated from injured reserve Saturday after missing the Giants' past four games due to an ankle injury.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Flannigan-Fowles (illness/neck/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles was a full participant in Wednesday and Thursday's practice sessions before failing to participate Friday. It is unclear if the linebacker missed the session purely due to illness or if he potentially also suffered a setback with his neck injury. If the starter cannot suit up for any reason, Zaire Barnes and Neville Hewitt will likely see an increased snap share at inside linebacker. Darius Muasau (ankle) has been designated to return from IR and could also look to reclaim a starting role if he can play.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in full Flannigan-Fowles (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles missed Week 13 due to a neck injury, but he's emerged from New York's bye week at full health. Barring any setbacks, Flannigan-Fowles can be considered on track to handle his usual starting role at inside linebacker during Sunday's game against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for MNF Flannigan-Fowles (neck) is inactive for Monday night's contest against New England, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles was unable to participate at either of the team's first two sessions of the week before returning to be a limited participant at Saturday's final practice prior to Monday Night Football. The linebacker is dealing with neck and knee injuries, and he will now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. In his absence, Neville Hewitt and Zaire Barnes are top candidates to see an increase in workload at linebacker versus the Patriots.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 13 Flannigan-Fowles (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Patriots, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Despite his questionable designation, Flannigan-Fowles is likely trending toward not playing Monday after beginning the Giants' week of practice with consecutive DNPs. The 29-year-old has appeared in seven games this season, recording 24 total tackles and one pass defensed. If he's inactive for the Week 13 contest, Neville Hewitt and Zaire Barnes could have expanded roles in the Giants' linebacker corps.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated DNP Thursday Flannigan-Fowles (neck) did not participate in Thursday's estimated practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles exited last Sunday's matchup against the Lions with a neck injury and did not return. The inside linebacker has two more chances to practice, but the inability to go Thursday is not a good sign for his ability to suit up Monday night against the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Flannigan-Fowles (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles did not record any stats before exiting. With his absence, Neville Hewitt could see more snaps at the linebacker position.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Flannigan-Fowles (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The 29-year-old upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting he's moved past his illness in time to play Sunday. Now fully healthy, Flannigan-Fowles is expected to operate as one of the Giants' top linebackers in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Thursday Flannigan-Fowles (illness) was limited in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles ramped up his participation Thursday after being unavailable Wednesday. He appears to be trending in the right direction and still has a few days to recover before the Giants play in Detroit on Sunday. If Flannigan-Fowles is a full participant Friday, he will likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Flannigan-Fowles (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles was limited in practice by a pectoral injury ahead of Sunday's loss to the Packers, though he still logged an 87 percent defensive snap rate and tallied five tackles. It's unclear how serious the illness is, but he'll have two more chances to retake the practice field ahead of a Week 12 matchup with the Lions.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Flannigan-Fowles (pectoral) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Impact The Arizona product upgraded from a limited practice session Thursday to a full go Friday, indicating that he's moved past his pectoral injury in time to play Sunday. Now fully healthy, Flannigan-Fowles is expected to operate as one of the Giants' top inside linebackers in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Flannigan-Fowles (pectoral) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles popped up on Thursday's injury report with a pectoral injury and only managed to log a limited practice session. The starting inside linebacker's chances to play Sunday against the Ravens will likely depend on the quality of session he can log Friday. If the 29-year-old is unable to go, Zaire Barnes will likely get the start in Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler vs. Bears Flannigan-Fowles totaled seven tackles (five solo) during the Giants' loss versus the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles' seven tackles were tied with Tyler Nubin for the most on the team. The 29-year-old has been on a hot streak across his last two outings, racking up a combined 15 tackles (12 solo). He will look to keep this streak going during the team's Week 11 matchup versus the Packers.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Williams stars as the Bears rally past the Giants for a 24-20 win

Caleb Williams threw a touchdown pass and scrambled for a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, helping the Chicago Bears beat Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants 24-20

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to Sunday's game Flannigan-Fowles (pectoral) has returned to Sunday's game against the Bears, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles briefly left Sunday's game due to a pectoral injury, but he has been cleared to return after being evaluated by medical staff. He drew the start at inside linebacker after the Giants placed Darius Muasau (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with pec injury Flannigan-Fowles has a pectoral injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The inside linebacker had two tackles (one solo) at the time of his exit. Flannigan-Fowles was added to the injury report Thursday with a pectoral issue, though he was cleared in time to play in the game. Zaire Barnes should be next in line to replace him.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In line to suit up Sunday Flannigan-Fowles (pectoral) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Chicago, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles was added to the Giants' injury report Thursday with a pectoral issue, but it looks like he'll be healthy for game action in Week 10. With Darius Muasau (ankle) out, Flannigan-Fowles projects for an expanded role at linebacker against the Bears on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Flannigan-Fowles (pectoral) was limited in practice Thursday. Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so his pectoral issue may have surfaced during practice. If Darius Muasau (ankle) is not able to play Sunday versus the Bears, an opportunity to start at inside linebacker could present itself to Flannigan-Fowles, so both players' activity levels will need to be monitored at Friday's practice.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DEMETRIUS FLANNIGAN-FOWLES NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Caleb Williams stars as the Bears rally past the Giants for a 24-20 win