Ronald Blair - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Joins active roster Blair was elevated from the Jets' practice squad Saturday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Blair had appeared in four straight games for the Jets before missing Week 14 due to a non-COVID illness. He'll return to a depth role on the defensive line.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by illness Blair (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact Blair was elevated from the Jets' practice squad only to be inactive for Sunday's game due to a non-Covid related illness. Tim Ward and Kyle Phillips are likely to see an expanded role in the absence of Blair.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Restored to Jets practice squad Blair (undisclosed) has been restored to the Jets' practice squad after a stint on the team's practice squad injured list.

Impact Blair has been dealing with a number of injuries during his six-year stint in the NFL. The defensive end has yet to play in a regular-season game since 2019. Expect Blair to continue to fill a depth role and remain on the Jets' practice squad for the remainder of the season, barring any injuries to the Jets' defensive line.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits practice squad IR The Jets placed Blair (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Thursday, Ethan Greenburg of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blair has regularly battled injuries throughout his six-year NFL career, including a hamstring issue that limited him during training camp. He hasn't suited up for regular-season action since 2019.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Jets New York released Blair (hamstring) on Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of NorthJersey.com reports.

Impact Blair dealt with a hamstring injury in training camp, but it looks like he was healthy upon release. The veteran defensive end hasn't appeared in regular-season action since 2019, and he couldn't stick to the Jets' initial 53-man roster despite prior experience with coach Robert Saleh.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets LB Jarrad Davis out about 2 months with ankle injury

New York Jets linebacker Jarrad Davis will be sidelined through the first several weeks of the regular season with an ankle injury

AUGUST 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Exits with hamstring injury Blair exited Saturday's preseason win over the Packers with a hamstring injury, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact The severity of Blair's injury isn't yet known, and it's unclear whether the issue will impact his availability for Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles. The 28-year-old defensive lineman joined the Jets in June after he missed the 2020 campaign due to a torn ACL.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loss of Lawson crushing but not fatal blow for Jets - yet

New York Jets defensive lineman Carl Lawson is lost for the season after rupturing an Achilles tendon during a joint practice Thursday with the Green Bay Packers

AUGUST 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Quinnen Williams off PUP, excited to rejoin Jets' D-line

Quinnen Williams was back on the field and smiling with his wait finally over

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Zach Wilson shaky, 'not great' in Jets' stadium scrimmage

New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson threw two interceptions in the team's scrimmage at MetLife Stadium

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Heading to New York Blair (knee) signed with the Jets on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Blair is reuniting with his former defensive coordinator and current Jets head coach Robert Saleh. The veteran defensive end missed the entire 2020 season due to a torn ACL, but in four seasons with the 49ers, Blair recorded 88 tackles (59 solo), 13.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 47 games.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets sign Saleh favorite Blair to add depth to D-line

The New York Jets have signed defensive lineman Ronald Blair, who was a favorite of coach Robert Saleh from their days together with the San Francisco 49ers

JUNE 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Unlikely to return Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Blair (knee) is "unlikely to play this season," Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Blair has spent the entire 2020 campaign to this point on the reserve/PUP list while working to recover from an ACL tear sustained last season. He suffered a setback back in October, and it seems that the issue is severe enough to push his return back to 2021.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers prepared for 'bumps in the road' on 3-week trip

The San Francisco 49ers are set to embark on an unusual three-week road trip after being kicked out of their stadium and practice facility because of strict new COVID-19 protocols...

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Suffers setback Blair (knee) suffered a setback and will take longer to return from the reserve/PUP list, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact There's still no clear timeline for his return, but a quick recovery would help with the 49ers' depleted depth at defensive end. However, it looks like it may take at least a few more weeks before Blair is ready to return. Over the previous two seasons, Blair recorded 57 tackles and 8.5 sacks through 25 games.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garoppolo's ankle feeling better headed into game vs. Rams

Jimmy Garoppolo’s sprained right ankle has felt much better in practice this week, making the San Francisco 49ers confident their quarterback can bounce back from a rough performan...

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

49ers activate WR Deebo Samuel off injury list

The San Francisco 49ers have activated starting receiver Deebo Samuel from the non-football injury list

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Staying on PUP list Blair (knee) will begin the season on the reserve/PUP list, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Blair is reportedly nearing 100 percent health after having suffered an ACL tear last season, so he should be ready to rock by the time he's eligible to come off the PUP list. He'll be forced to sit out the first six games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers move practice to quiet stadium to prepare for opener

The San Francisco 49ers returned to the field at Levi’s Stadium for the first time since winning the NFC championship game there for a run-through before the season opener in a lit...

AUGUST 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Nick Bosa-Trent Williams matchup highlights 49ers camp

Defensive end Nick Bosa is ready to make one conclusion about the San Francisco 49ers after only a few days of practice

AUGUST 20, 2020 • Associated Press

49ers sign former first rounder Dion Jordan to 1-year deal

The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Dion Jordan to a one-year contract

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

NFL training camps opening with eye on baseball, babysitting

Brady and Brees aren’t the B words dominating the opening of NFL training camps

JULY 28, 2020 • Associated Press

49ers WR Deebo Samuel placed on non-football injury list

The San Francisco 49ers have placed starting receiver Deebo Samuel on the non-football injury list after foot surgery and they say he might miss the start of the season