Marcelino McCrary-Ball - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to injured reserve The Jets placed McCrary-Ball (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact With McCrary-Ball out for at least the next four games, the Jets signed Troy Reeder off the practice squad in a corresponding move. McCrary-Ball logged 26 snaps on special teams across the first two weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jets sign former Titans QB Will Levis to practice squad and release Bailey Zappe

The New York Jets have signed former Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis to their practice squad

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Trey Smack's OT kick lifts the Packers past the Jets, ending a 6-game skid

The Green Bay Packers have snapped a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 overtime win against the New York Jets

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Won't return vs. Green Bay McCrary-Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact McCrary-Ball was carted off the field during the first half due to an ankle injury, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest. With Francisco Mauigoa (quadriceps) also ruled out, Troy Reeder will continue to operate in an elevated role defensively.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off field, questionable to return McCrary-Ball is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers due to an ankle injury.

Impact McCrary-Ball hasn't been ruled out, but the injury was severe enough for him to be carted off the field and into the locker room, where he'll undergo further tests to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. He mostly plays on special teams, but with Trevin Wallace (coach's decision) inactive and Francisco Mauigoa (quadriceps) questionable to return, Troy Reeder should see a significant uptick in defensive snaps at linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Jayden Reed has movement in extremities after neck injury, but being hospitalized overnight

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele were carted off the field on consecutive plays during the game against the New York Jets

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Jets' Chip Trayanum hospitalized with neck injury after early TD in 23-6 preseason loss to Giants

Chip Trayanum was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after earlier scoring a touchdown in the New York Jets' 23-6 preseason loss to the Giants

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Marcelino McCrary-Ball is the newest unexpected name taking over Jets camp New York Jets linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball dominated in last week’s preseason opener, and he’s worth watching against the Pittsburgh St...

AUGUST 19 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Officially sticking around New York McCrary-Ball (hamstring) and the Jets agreed on a one-year contract Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact McCrary-Ball was tendered by New York as an exclusive right free agent in March, and the two sides officially put pen to paper Wednesday. The linebacker was dealing with a hamstring injury late in the 2025 campaign, but he now appears to be back to full health. The 27-year-old will provide the Jets with an additional depth option behind Francisco Mauigoa (neck) and Mykal Walker in 2026.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to New York The Jets re-signed McCrary-Ball (hamstring) on Thursday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.

Impact The linebacker was an exclusive rights free agent. McCrary-Ball appeared in just five games for the Jets in 2025 due to a hamstring injury, though he did finish with a career-high 23 tackles (11 solo). He played on 106 defensive snaps last year after seeing just three in 2023 and '24 combined.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to five games in 2025 McCrary-Ball (hamstring) had 23 tackles (11 solo) in five appearances in 2025.

Impact McCrary-Ball missed Weeks 4 through 11 due to a hamstring injury, then returned for two weeks before aggravating the injury and missing the remainder of the season. He had at least five tackles in four of his five appearances to set a career high in that category after notching only seven tackles across his first two NFL campaigns. The linebacker is an Exclusive Rights Free Agent heading into his age-27 season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jets linebacker Quincy Williams calls firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks 'very unfortunate'

New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams says the firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is “very unfortunate.”

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve The Jets placed McCrary-Ball (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Susanna Weir and Eric Allen of the team's official site report.

Impact McCrary-Ball will see his second stint on injured reserve of the season after missing Week 4 through Week 11 with a hamstring injury as well. The linebacker was active versus the Ravens in Week 12, playing 92 percent of special teams snaps. He also contributed 29 defensive snaps and 23 special teams snaps to the Jets' Week 13 victory over the Falcons before once again succumbing to hamstring issues. The 26-year-old will have to spend at least the next four weeks on IR, with his only possible remaining appearance for the 2025 regular season being Week 18 against the Bills.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Wednesday that McCrary-Ball (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact The 26-year-old returned from a seven-game absence in the Jets' Week 13 win over the Falcons, playing 29 defensive snaps and recording five total tackles. However, it now appears he's still dealing with a hamstring injury, as Glenn has already ruled him out for the Week 14 divisional matchup. While McCrary-Ball is sidelined again Sunday, Mykal Walker and Kobe King could have expanded roles in the Jets' linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active for Week 12 McCrary-Ball (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact The Jets activated McCrary-Ball from injured reserve Saturday, and he has been officially cleared to return from a seven-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He gives the Jets additional depth at outside linebacker and another contributor on special teams.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve The Jets activated McCrary-Ball (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.

Impact McCrary-Ball is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, but his activation off IR indicates that he should return after missing the Jets' last seven games due to a hamstring injury. He logged 17 tackles (eight solo) and a forced fumble in the three regular-season games prior to his injury while contributing on both defense and special teams.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return from IR The Jets designated McCrary-Ball (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Monday.

Impact The move opens McCrary-Ball's 21-day practice window after he was injured in the Jets' Week 3 loss to the Buccaneers. Prior to going down, McCrary-Ball had logged 77 defensive snaps and another 75 on special teams through three contests.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets and Dolphins meet on Monday night, each looking to avoid 0-4 start

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are both winless heading into Monday night's AFC East matchup, with both teams vying to avoid 0-4 starts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on IR The Jets placed McCrary-Ball (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact McCrary-Ball picked up the injury during the Jets' 29-27 loss to the Buccaneers, but he was able to play through the issue and finished with seven tackles (two solo). Further tests revealed the severity of the injury, and by being placed on IR, McCrary-Ball will be forced to miss at least the next four games, making Week 8 against the Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 26 the earliest he is eligible to be reinstated. Quincy Williams (shoulder) was also placed on IR, so the Jets will be forced to turn to Francisco Mauigoa, Cam Jones and rookie fifth-rounder Mark Robinson to fill in at outside linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' defense takes a hit as linebackers Quincy Williams and Marcelino McCrary-Ball placed on IR

The New York Jets have placed linebacker Quincy Williams on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Marcelino McCrary-Ball: Players are Going Out There Trying to Get Better Watch LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball talk to the media Monday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Has hamstring injury McCrary-Ball is dealing with a hamstring injury in the wake of the Jets' 29-27 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The linebacker finished with five tackles (one solo) in the game. McCrary-Ball now has 15 tackles (seven solo) on the year. His injury will be worth monitoring as the practice week goes on, though Jets coach Aaron Glenn said after Sunday's contest that the linebacker would be "okay," per Cimini.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has hamstring injury McCrary Ball is dealing with a hamstring injury in the wake of the Jets' 29-27 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelino McCrary-Ball earned his unlikely Jets captaincy the hardest of ways Five of those six players you would term as natural candidates for captaincy.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

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