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Lions, John Cominsky look to extend successful pairing this offseason It's clear Cominsky is genuine about extending the relationship after a breakout season with the Lions.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

John Cominsky pops football free from Aaron Jones for Will Harris' key takeaway Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Cominsky pops the football free from Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones for Detroit Lions corne...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • NFL.COM

Wash on Cominsky's leadership in the DL room DL coach Todd Wash speaks to the media about John Cominsky's leadership in the DL room as well as James Houston getting more opportunities.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Returning to action Cominsky (wrist) is active Sunday against the Cowboys.

Impact Cominsky underwent surgery on his hand at the end of September, but he'll suit up for the first time since Week 2 when he suffered the injury. His return should be a boost to the Lions' pass rush.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Cominsky (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact Cominsky underwent thumb surgery on his right hand at the end of September, but he's still being listed with a wrist injury. The extent of the injury remains unclear, but his next chance to suit up will be in Week 7 against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets thumb surgery Cominsky underwent thumb surgery Tuesday on his right thumb and is expected to miss multiple weeks, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Cominsky was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a wrist injury, but recovering from the thumb procedure will now be his top concern. The Lions aren't yet placing him on injured reserve, so the 26-year-old defensive lineman may miss fewer than four games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of practice Wednesday Cominsky didn't practice Wednesday due to a wrist injury.

Impact Cominsky played 31 defensive snaps against Washington and recorded a sack, but he presumably picked up a wrist injury as well. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but the reserve defensive lineman's participation at practice Thursday and Friday should provide further clarity on his availability for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

John Cominsky, Detroit Lions DL, to thumb surgery: 'He's a tough SOB' Claimed off waivers from the Falcons in the spring, DL John Cominsky has been a key part of the Detroit Lions' third-down rush package this...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • FREEP.COM

John Cominsky Has Surgery, Out for Foreseeable Future The Detroit Lions will be without one of their defensive lineman for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Barberton's John Cominsky does dad duty, earns Lions job in 'the most exhausting 5 weeks' After being cut by the Atlanta Falcons in the spring, John Cominsky earned a job with the Detroit Lions. \

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Claimed by Detroit Cominsky was awarded to the Lions off waivers Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old defensive lineman was in line to have his role expanded going into his fourth year in the NFL before the Falcons decided to let him go last week. He'll likely have a tougher time finding playing time in Detroit, which just beefed up an already-solid front four by selecting Aidan Hutchinson with the second overall pick in this year's draft. Cominsky will compete with the likes of Levi Onwuzurike and John Penisini for rotational snaps in 2022.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons release linebacker John Cominsky FLOWERY BRANCH -- Defensive lineman John Cominsky, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 draft, was released by the Falcons on Thu...

MAY 26, 2022 • AJC.COM

Falcons' thin offense has Patterson inactive vs. Patriots

Running back Cordarrelle Patterson is inactive for Atlanta against the New England Patriots, taking one of the Falcons’ most productive players away from an already depleted offens...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

No longer on injury report Cominsky (shoulder) is no longer listed on Atlanta's injury report, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This latest practice report likely means Cominsky was a healthy scratch in Week 10 against Dallas. He's appeared in just two games this season, logging 17 special-teams snaps and two defensive snaps in Week 1, as well as 14 special-teams snaps in Week 4.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing against Dallas Cominsky (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Cominsky was a limited participant in Friday's session and in the end, he won't be featuring in this one. The Falcons will be quite thin in terms of defensive depth, and this means Mike Pennel will probably handle a bigger workload than usual.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons without starting S Erik Harris against Jets

The Atlanta Falcons will be without starting safety Erik Harris for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in London because of a calf injury

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Inactive Sunday Cominsky is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Cominsky suited up in last week's season opener but played mainly on special teams. He'll be a healthy scratch in Week 2, while Marlon Davidson will serve as depth on the defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Cominsky (head) was absent from Wednesday's injury report, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cominsky is expected to start the season as a backup on the Falcons' defensive line. The 2019 fourth-round pick has recorded 39 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two pass breakups through 23 career games.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated

The Atlanta Falcons have become the first NFL team to have all of its players complete COVID-19 vaccinations

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Head injury in win Cominsky was being evaluated for a head injury in the Falcons' preseason game on Friday, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

Impact The third-year defensive end exited the game in the fourth quarter and did not return. There is still no news on what exactly Cominsky's injury is, but if he's forced to miss time look for Zac Dawe and Ta'Quon Graham to receive extra practice reps in his stead.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3

Logan Woodside and Matt Barkley each threw touchdown passes to open Tennessee’s backup quarterback competition and the Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-3 in each team’s preseason...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Concludes 2020 with 28 tackles Cominsky, who did not record a tackle during Atlanta's 44-27 Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers, ended the season with 28 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery over 13 games.

Impact Cominsky has inherited a steady rotational role along the defensive line as he enters the third frame of a four-year Falcons contract in 2021. The Charleston (WV) standout saw a huge increase in his usage during 2020, earning the first start of his NFL career while fielding 30.6 defensive snaps per game. As a rookie in 2019, Cominsky logged just 10 defensive snaps per contest while totaling 11 tackles over 10 appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SFTB: Can Falcons rebound vs. Saints? Slow starts, Sam Darnold, John Cominsky, GM search, playoffs You've got questions about the Falcons and we've got answers – Straight from the Beek

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Taken off reserve/COVID-19 list Cominsky (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Cominsky has been cleared again after spending two weeks on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The Falcons already played their Week 8 game Thursday, but Cominsky should be able to practice next week and rejoin his teammates on the field in Week 9 against Denver.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons activate John Cominsky off of reserve/COVID-19 list With Cominsky coming off the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Falcons no longer have any players listed under that designation

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated

Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3