Desmond Trufant - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Falcons DB Desmond Trufant is locked in before Atlanta's game against Washington

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Joins Las Vegas Trufant signed a deal to join the Raiders on Wednesday.

Impact Trufant has reached a deal to join his fifth NFL team for the 2021-22 season. The cornerback has spent time playing for the Falcons, Lions, Bears and, most recently, the Saints. The former 22nd overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft will look to provide support to a shaky Raiders' secondary.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New Bears DB Desmond Trufant Take a look at new Bears defensive back Desmond Trufant in action. Trufant has 14 interceptions, three forced fumbles and 6.0 sacks in eight...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Desmond Trufant excited to join Bears' stellar defense Defensive back Desmond Trufant sits down with Lauren Screeden and talks about joining the Bears' secondary.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

Jameis Winston says his thoughts are with disaster-stricken fans as the 27-year-old quarterback begins a new chapter of his career with the New Orleans Saints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Good to go for Week 1 Trufant (groin) isn't listed on the Saints' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Trufant had a busy offseason as he signed with Chicago and then was cut after missing a few weeks of training camp dealing with a personal matter. Now with the Saints, the cornerback's groin injury seems to have cleared up, as Trufant will be available for Sunday's opener against the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with New Orleans Trufant (groin) worked out for the Saints on Monday and is expected to be signed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Trufant was cut by Chicago after he missed multiple weeks of training camp to deal with the death of his father. The Saints are in need of help opposite of Marshon Lattimore as Ken Crawley (undisclosed) is uncertain for Week 1, and Brian Poole was already placed on IR. Trufant was also dealing with a groin injury during his stint with the Bears, but the status of his injury his unknown.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Chicago Trufant (groin/personal) was released by the Bears on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Trufant suffered a groin injury early in camp and stepped away from the team Aug. 13 due to the death of his father, and the Bears opted to part ways, given he hadn't returned to camp over the past couple weeks. The 30-year-old still wants to play this season, though it's unclear when he may be ready to take the field following the absence.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalton dealing with hype surrounding Bears QB Fields

Fan reaction to Justin Fields' debut with the Chicago Bears has been overwhelming but it can lead to a bit of an uncomfortable situation for the entire team because coach Matt Nagy...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

4 things we learned at Chicago Bears training camp, including Desmond Trufant's motivation, Sean Desai's game-day preference and Dazz Newsome's recovery Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy said defensive coordinator Sean Desai might coach from both the sideline and the booth during the three presea...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Nursing groin injury Trufant (groin) is not practicing Friday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Trufant signed a one-year deal with the Bears back in March and could be pegged for a starting role, so it makes sense for the team to take a cautious approach to his health. A hamstring injury limited Trufant during much of the 2020 season, during which he could suit up for only six games with the Lions.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Completed Bears draft has a heavy offensive lean

The Chicago Bears went heavily toward offense in the draft, especially on the line with second-round tackle Teven Jenkins and fifth-round tackle Larry Borom

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Holmes added to Lions' strength, addressed weaknesses

The Detroit Lions opened the NFL draft by bolstering a strength and closed it by addressing some of their many weaknesses on both sides of the ball

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Lions sign CB Quinton Dunbar to bolster shaky secondary

The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback Quinton Dunbar

APRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Desmond Trufant hoping to improve on disappointing 2020 season LAKE FOREST, Ill. — It's not fair to expect defensive back Desmond Trufant to come in and play at an All-Pro level to...

MARCH 27, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Could Desmond Trufant be a Prince Amukamara-like addition for the Bears? The veteran cornerback sees the Bears as a perfect fit for him as he joins a talented defense and replaces Kyle Fuller.

MARCH 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Desmond Trufant says he’s healthy and ‘hungry’ to move past 2020′s low point and reestablish himself with the Chicago Bears Along with playing behind Khalil Mack, cornerback Desmond Trufant said the Chicago Bears offered him a chance to compete for playing time as...

MARCH 25, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cornerback still need for Chicago Bears, despite Desmond Trufant The Chicago Bears signed Desmond Trufant to help ease the pain of releasing Kyle Fuller. However, that is exactly what the move is, it is a...

MARCH 21, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

CB Kyle Fuller, released by Bears, signs with Broncos

The Denver Broncos have landed another cornerback in free agency

MARCH 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Bears sign CB Trufant to 1-year contract to replace Fuller

The Chicago Bears have released former All-Pro cornerback Kyle Fuller and signed Desmond Trufant to a one-year contract to replace him

MARCH 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Replacing Fuller in Chicago Trufant (hamstring) is signing a one-year contract with the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The veteran corner could be a replacement for Kyle Fuller, who reportedly will be traded or released in the coming days. Trufant was a 16-game starter in four of his first six NFL seasons, but he managed only nine appearances his final year (2019) in Atlanta and six last year in Detroit. The 30-year-old struggled with a hamstring injury throughout most of the 2020 campaign.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions make it official: CB Desmond Trufant released By cutting Trufant, the Detroit Lions freed up $6 million in cap space for 2021

MARCH 17, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Officially let go Trufant (hamstring) was released by the Lions on Wednesday.

Impact This move was expected, and the Lions made it official when the new league year began Wednesday. The 30-year-old cornerback struggled with a hamstring injury in 2020, and he struggled when he was on the field, finishing as the team's worst-graded cornerback, per Pro Football Focus. The Lions will save $6.1 million in salary-cap space by making this transaction.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: RB Jamaal Williams agrees to sign with Lions

A person familiar with the situation says running back Jamaal Williams has agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Lions to release Desmond Trufant: Reports Trufant, 30, signed a two-year, $20 million contract with the Lions before the 2020 season.

MARCH 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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