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Returning in Week 8 Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The Arizona product missed the Giants' last three games due to a hamstring injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's in line to return Sunday. Flannigan-Fowles is now expected to serve as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers while also contributing on special teams in the Week 8 contest.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 7 Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles will now be sidelined for a third consecutive game after sustaining a hamstring injury in practice. While the 28-year-old remains out, expect Neville Hewitt to serve as the Giants' top reserve inside linebacker.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing more time Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The 28-year-old from Arizona is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury likely sustained in practice. With Flannigan-Fowles, Swayze Bozeman (ankle), Micah McFadden (foot) and Chris Board (chest) all ruled out for Week 6, the Giants' inside-linebacker corps consists of just Bobby Okereke and Darius Muasau.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau in uniform against the New York Giants

The New Orleans Saints have activated versatile quarterback Taysom Hill and tight end Foster Moreau for Sunday’s home game against the New York Giants

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play in Week 5 Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) has downgraded and been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles was a late addition to the Giants' injury report, popping up as a limited participant Friday due to a hamstring issue. Although he was originally listed as questionable for the Week 5 contest, he won't travel with the team and has been ruled out. In Flannigan-Fowles' absence, Swayze Bozeman could see increased work as a reserve inside linebacker.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 4 Flannigan-Fowles (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.

Impact The Arizona product missed each of the Giants' last two contests due to a calf injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Flannigan-Fowles played 17 special-teams snaps and failed to record a stat in New York's Week 1 loss to the Commanders. He's likely to play a similar role in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No go for Week 3 Flannigan-Fowles (calf) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Chiefs, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles will be forced to miss a second consecutive game while nursing a calf injury. In his absence, Swayze Bozeman will likely see an increase in workload at reserve linebacker versus Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs visit the Giants on Sunday night with each team off to an 0-2 start

The New York Giants are the only team the Kansas City Chiefs have not defeated on the road

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Flannigan-Fowles (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles began the Giants' week of practice with a limited session before downgrading to DNPs on Thursday and Friday, making it no surprise that he'll be sidelined in Week 2. The first-year Giant played exclusively on special teams in Week 1, failing to record a stat. Chris Board figures to serve as New York's top reserve inside linebacker while Flannigan-Fowles is unavailable Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dak Prescott takes 13-game winning streak against Giants into Cowboys' home opener

The Dallas Cowboys have an eight-game winning streak over the New York Giants going in Sunday's meeting of NFC East rivals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands in New York The Giants signed Flannigan-Fowles to a contract Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles will compete for a special-teams role and reserve linebacker spot with his new team. He appeared in 12 regular-season games with the 49ers last season, recording 17 combined tackles and two passes defended, including one interception.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers release LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles The San Francisco 49ers released linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles on Tuesday after five seasons with the team.Flannigan-Fowles, 28, was...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Gets let go Flannigan-Fowles was released by the 49ers on Tuesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles has been a regular on special teams while seeing spot duty on defense for the 49ers in each of the last five seasons. The Arizona product finished the 2024 campaign with 17 combined tackles, and two passes defended, including one interception.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IR due to calf injury Flannigan-Fowles (calf) was placed on the 49ers' injured reserve Saturday

Impact Flannigan-Fowles was already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cardinals due to a calf injury he suffered against the Lions in Week 17. His placement on IR, along with Spencer Burford (calf), makes room on the 49ers' active roster for Alex Barrett and DaShaun White, who were both signed off the practice squad Saturday. Flannigan-Fowles mostly played on special teams and will finish his fifth year in the NFL with 17 tackles (10 solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) across 12 regular-season games.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for Week 18 Flannigan-Fowles (calf) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact The Arizona product sustained a calf injury in the 49ers' Week 17 loss to the Lions and didn't practice all week, so it's no surprise he's expected to be sidelined Sunday. Flannigan-Fowles has appeared in 12 games for San Francisco this season, recording 17 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, across 146 defensive snaps. If he's unable to play in the Week 18 divisional matchup as expected, Jalen Graham will likely see more snaps with the Niners' first-team defense.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers QB Joshua Dobbs will start finale in place of injured Brock Purdy

Joshua Dobbs will start the season finale at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers with starter Brock Purdy out with an elbow injury

JANUARY 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

49ers QB Joshua Dobbs will start finale in place of injured Brock Purdy

Purdy's elbow injury will likely sideline him for Week 18, but isn't long-term concern for 49ers

Brock Purdy’s second full season as an NFL starting quarterback came to a disappointing finish for the San Francisco 49ers

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Managing calf issue Flannigan-Fowles is considered day-to-day due to a calf injury, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles appears to have picked up the injury in Monday's Week 17 loss to Detroit. The 28-year-old logged 15 defensive snaps in the contest, finishing with a pair of tackles. Given his status as day-to-day, Flannigan-Fowles has some risk of missing Sunday's season finale against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear to return Thursday Flannigan-Fowles (knee) doesn't have an injury status for Thursday's Week 15 tilt against the Rams.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles sat out each of San Francisco's past two contests due to a knee injury, but he appears set to return Thursday after logging an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week. It's not clear how much he'll play against Los Angeles, though, since Flannigan-Fowles didn't log any defensive snaps in any of his past five contests.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel says frustration led to now-deleted social media post about lack of opportunities

The least productive four-game stretch of Deebo Samuel’s career sent the frustrated wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers to social media

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

The 49ers' playoff hopes are still teetering even after get-right game against the Bears

After three straight losses, including back-to-back blowouts, the San Francisco 49ers needed a get-right game

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Inactive Sunday Flannigan-Fowles (knee) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Bears.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles drew a questionable designation prior to Sunday's game due to a knee injury. He was seemingly trending in the right direction after he upgraded from a DNP Wednesday to a limited practice session Thursday. As a result, look for him to take on his usual workload at linebacker.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Flannigan-Fowles (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 28-year-old linebacker from Arizona upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a limited session Thursday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. However, if Flannigan-Fowles can't play through his knee injury in Week 14, Dee Winters will likely see increased snaps with the 49ers' first-team defense.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Unavailable for Week 13 Flannigan-Fowles (knee) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official website reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles suffered a knee injury in Week 12 versus the Packers and he'll now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. In his absence, Dee Winters stands to see an increase in workload at strongside linebacker versus Buffalo.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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