Joe Bachie - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Heading to Detroit The Lions signed Bachie on Wednesday.

Impact Detroit will be Bachie's fourth team in as many years. He's gotten regular-season snaps in each of his seven seasons since he got his pro debut with Philadelphia in 2020, mostly on special teams. The Lions lost veteran starter Alex Anzalone to the Buccaneers in free agency back in March, so there could be room for Bachie to stick on the 53-man roster in a depth role in 2026.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Titans place CB L'Jarius Sneed on injured reserve with injured quadricep muscle

The Tennessee Titans placed cornerback L’Jarius Sneed on injured reserve Thursday with a quadricep injury

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Joins Titans' practice squad Tennessee signed Bachie (foot) to the practice squad Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bachie suited up for five regular-season games with the Colts this year prior to being placed on IR and then cut with an injury settlement. Across that span, he racked up 26tackles (11 solo) and one pass defensed. Now healthy, he'll be eligible to contribute as a member of Indianapolis' linebacker corps if elevated for game action.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Colts Indianapolis released Bachie (foot) from IR with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Bachie played a key role for the Colts early in the campaign, racking up 26 tackles and one defensed pass while playing 157 defensive snaps over the team's first five games. However, he landed on IR due to a foot/toe issue Oct. 8 and has now parted ways with the club. It's unclear how much time Bachie will need to recover from the injury.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Badgley returns to Colts after 15-month recovery from torn hamstring

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OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Shifts to IR Bachie (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Prior to his injury, Bachie was one of the Colts' top reserve linebackers, recording 26 total tackles and one pass defended over 157 defensive snaps. He's now forced to miss at least Indianapolis' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 10 mathcup against the Falcons. While Bachie is sidelined, newly signed Germaine Pratt is likely to operate as the Colts' top reserve inside linebacker.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles with penalities Bachie had three total tackles and battled down a pass attempt in Sunday's win over Las Vegas. However, he committed three penalities and allowed receptions on both passes targeted...

Impact Bachie played on just 19 of the team's 68 snaps on defense which may have been a byproduct of his mistakes but also just to give him a rest amid a blowout win. His playing time could be at risk next week as a result.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six tackles in opener Bachie started at linebacker opposite Zaire Franklin and had six total tackles in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Bachie is one of two linebackers on the field in Indy's base defense and played on 22 of the defense's 47 snaps. He'll likely come off the field in nickel and dime formations, which will limit his fantasy upside.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins starting LB role Bachie looks set to start opposite Zaire Franklin at linebacker, The Athletic reports.

Impact The Colts mostly use a two-linebacker formation, so Bachie will be a key defender in Indy's defensive scheme. He only started two games in his first five seasons. Segun Olubi and Cameron McGrone made the 53-man roster as backup linebackers.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'He can help everybody': Lou Anarumo talks Joe Bachie's impact on Colts defense | Sporting News Bachie spent four seasons in Cincinnati with Anarumo.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

HIGHLIGHT| Leaping INT! Joe Bachie jumps Devin Leary's intended target for a turnover Indianapolis Colts LB Joe Bachie intercepts Baltimore Ravens QB Devin Leary's intended pass for a red zone interception on August 7, 2025.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • COLTS.COM

WATCH: Former MSU LB Joe Bachie makes impressive interception in NFL preseason game A former Spartan made a highlight reel play in a NFL preseason game on Thursday night

AUGUST 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Leaping INT! Joe Bachie jumps Devin Leary's intended target for a turnover Indianapolis Colts linebacker Joe Bachie intercepts Baltimore Ravens quarterback Devin Leary's intended pass for a red zone interception.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • NFL.COM

Joe Bachie challenging for starting linebacker job | Sporting News Bachie has an advantage over the competition.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Signs with Indianapolis Bachie signed with the Colts on Wednesday, Joel Erickson of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bachie has seemingly recovered from the groin injury that landed him on Cincinnati's injured reserve last December and will now head to Indianapolis. The 27-year-old racked up three tackles (three solo) across 12 games during the 2024 campaign as he saw the majority of his playing time on special teams and will likely have a similar role with the Colts.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for rest of regular season The Bengals placed Bachie (groin) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Bachie suffered a groin injury against Dallas this past Monday, and head coach Zac Taylor said early this week he'd be out multiple games. That's now official, as Bachie will be required to sit out the remainder of the regular season while on IR. Bachie could theoretically return for the playoffs, but the Bengals are very unlikely to qualify given their current 5-8 record.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Week 15 Bachie (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against Tennessee.

Impact Bachie hurt his groin on Monday Night Football against Dallas, and head coach Zac Taylor indicated Wednesday that the linebacker is facing a multi-game absence. As such, it's no surprise that Bachie has been deemed out ahead of Sunday's matchup. His absence will be felt primarily on special teams, as Bachie has logged just 33 defensive snaps over 12 games this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In line for multi-week absence Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Bachie (groin) is dealing with an adductor injury and is expected to miss multiple games, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bachie seems like a potential IR candidate due to the adductor injury he sustained during Monday night's win over the Cowboys. If Bachie indeed misses multiple games, fellow reserve linebackers Shaka Heyward and Maema Njongmeta will benefit from increased opportunities, beginning Sunday on the road against Tennessee.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

injures groin on MNF Bachie suffered a groin injury in Monday night's win over the Cowboys.

Impact A reserve linebacker and special teams contributor, Bachie didn't record any stats in the box score prior to his injury in the second half. He'd previously been dealing with a hip injury in recent weeks.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals come away with 27-20 win after botched blocked punt by Cowboys

Joe Burrow threw a tiebreaking 40-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase after Dallas botched a blocked punt to give the ball back to Cincinna...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Bengals come away with 27-20 win after botched blocked punt by Cowboys

Burrow, Chase lift Bengals after botched blocked punt by Cowboys in 27-20 Cincinnati victory

Joe Burrow threw a tiebreaking 40-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase after Dallas botched a blocked punt to give the ball back to Cincinnati in the final two minutes, and the Ben...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Set for return Week 13 Bachie (hip) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

Impact Bachie missed Cincinnati's Week 11 loss to the Chargers due to a hip issue, but the team's Week 12 bye gave him the time to recover enough to return to the field. The veteran linebacker's presence would typically primarily impact the special-teams unit, as Bachie has logged just 18 defensive snaps over 10 games this season. However, he could be asked to step into a more significant role Sunday if Logan Wilson, who is questionable due to knee injury, is unable to suit up.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up in Week 11 Bachie (hip) was downgraded to out for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, safd reports.

Impact Bachie was initially deemed doubtful heading into the weekend, but he has since been ruled out for Sunday's contest. He's played a rotational role on defense throughout the campaign, topping out at seven defense snaps in Week 9. As such, Bachie's absence Sunday will primarily impact the Bengals' special-teams unit.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Bachie (hip) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bachie appears to have sustained a hip injury in Cincinnati's Week 10 loss to the Ravens, and he's likely a longshot to play Sunday after logging three consecutive DNPs during the Bengals' week of practice. Undrafted rookie Maema Njongmeta could see increased work on Cincinnati's defense as a rotational linebacker if Bachie is sidelined in Week 11 as expected.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Bengals come away with 27-20 win after botched blocked punt by Cowboys

Burrow, Chase lift Bengals after botched blocked punt by Cowboys in 27-20 Cincinnati victory