Khalid Kareem - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Falcons elevate Chris Blair, Khalid Kareem for Rams game Atlanta hosts the Rams for a "Monday Night Football" showdown in Week 17.

13 HOURS AGO • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Waived by Atlanta Kareem was waived Thursday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Kareem was signed to the active roster in Week 11 and appeared in the Week 11 overtime loss to the Panthers. The edge rusher's release was not followed by any moves, so the Falcons still have a 53-man roster spot available. If Kareem clears waivers, there is a good chance he will end up back with the Falcons on the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons release Khalid Kareem The edge rusher was signed to the active roster in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 27 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons promote Khalid Kareem; place DeAngelo Malone on injured reserve Outside linebacker Khalid Kareem was signed to the Falcons' 53-man roster on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 14 • AJC.COM

Elevated for Week 11 The Falcons elevated Kareem to the active roster Thursday, Terrin Waack of the team's official website reports.

Impact Kareem spent the majority of the 2024 season on the Falcons' practice squad, appearing in two games where he recorded four total tackles (two solo). This is the 27-year-old's first time being elevated this season, where he will be an additional depth piece at linebacker after DeAngelo Malone was placed on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

DeAngelo Malone placed on IR, Khalid Kareem signed to active roster The Falcons also signed C.J. Henderson to the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 13 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Keeping an open mind: Khalid Kareem's journey with plant-based diet After being a vegan for three-plus years, the Falcons edge rusher is introducing animal-based proteins to improve his body composition.

AUGUST 25 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Jessie Bates III & other Falcons after joint practice with the Tennessee Titans Jessie Bates III, Brandon Dorlus, Khalid Kareem, Dylan Drummond and Michael Pitre speak to the media after joint practice with the Tennessee...

AUGUST 12 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Elevated for Week 10 The Falcons elevated Kareem (undisclosed) from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact It's the first elevation to the active roster for Kareem this season, who signed with the Falcons' practice squad in late August. He spent most of the 2023 regular season on the Bears' practice squad but did play in Week 8 against the Chargers, during which he registered one solo tackle and one pass defense while playing 24 snaps on defense. Kareem will give the Falcons additional depth at linebacker for Sunday's game against New Orleans after JD Bertrand was ruled out due to a concussion.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off IR Kareem (undisclosed) reached an injury settlement with the Bears on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The settlement gives Kareem a chance to play in 2024 if he lands with another team. The defensive end appeared in one game and on 24 defensive snaps for Chicago in 2023, recording one tackle and a pass defensed.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Doug Kramer and Khalid Kareem Back on Futures Deals Doug Kramer and Khalid Kareem spent much of 2023 on the Bears practice squad and will return on futures contracts.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Let go by Chicago The Bears waived Kareem on Tuesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move corresponds with the Bears acquiring Montez Sweat from the Commanders on Tuesday in exchange for a second-round pick. Kareem had just been activated off the Bears' injured reserve on Oct. 28 and played Sunday night against the Chargers when he was on the field for 24 defensive snaps and registered a solo tackle. Kareem will have the chance to explore his next options should he clear waivers.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday The Bears activated Kareem (hip) from their injured reserve list Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kareem did not suit up for the first two games of the season before picking up a hip injury ahead of the Bears' Week 3 matchup against the Chiefs. He was placed on IR on Sept. 25 and is now set to make his 2023 debut Sunday against the Chargers. His last full season came in his rookie year in 2020 with the Bengals, when he registered 19 tackles including one sack in 16 games.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return Sunday Chicago designated Kareem (hip) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact Kareem was a full participant at practice Wednesday, signaling he's likely to be activated for Week 8. He's still waiting to make his 2023 debut, but he figures to fill a rotational role on the Bears' defensive line once he does.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Rule Out Eddie Jackson and Put Khalid Kareem on IR The Bears ruled out safety Eddie Jackson and placed edge rusher Khalid Kareem on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Bears Rule Out Eddie Jackson and Put Khalid Kareem on IR The Bears ruled out safety Eddie Jackson and placed edge rusher Khalid Kareem on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bears Rule Out Eddie Jackson and Put Khalid Kareem on IR The Bears ruled out safety Eddie Jackson and placed edge rusher Khalid Kareem on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Khalid Kareem sacks Peterman to seal win for Colts Indianapolis Colts defensive end Khalid Kareem records a sack against Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman on the game's final play.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Khalid Kareem with a Sack vs. Chicago Bears

AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Colts re-sign DE Khalid Kareem The Colts have brought another one of their players back by re-signing defensive end Khalid Kareem.

MARCH 27, 2023 • INDYSTAR.COM

Khalid Kareem: 2023 free agent signing View photos of Colts DE Khalid Kareem who re-signed with the team in free agency.

MARCH 27, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Colts Sign Veteran Defensive End Khalid Kareem From Bengals Practice Squad The veteran was drafted in 2020

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Colts sign DE Khalid Kareem from Bengals practice squad The Colts signed DE Khalid Kareem from the Bengals practice squad.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Ditches IR Cincinnati added Kareem (hamstring) from its injured reserve list to its active roster Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kareem had to miss the first five games of the season as he tended to a hamstring injury, but it now appears he could return as soon as Week 6 at New Orleans. As long as Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson remain healthy though, Kareem will be relegated to a rotational role.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR Kareem (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced Wednesday.

Impact Kareem was forced to miss the first four games of the season after starting the campaign on IR due to a hamstring injury he suffered during the team's second preseason contest. He'll have a 21-day period to be added to the active roster, but if he isn't, he'll revert back to IR for the remainder of the campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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