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SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Falcons sign 2 defensive players to practice squad Atlanta brings Ronnie Perkins and Simeon Barrow Jr. back into the fold through practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Let go by Arizona The Cardinals cut Perkins from the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Perkins joined the Cardinals' practice squad Oct. 16 after being let go from the Broncos' injured reserve Sept. 17 due to an undisclosed injury. Perkins last saw NFL regular-season action in 2023 with Denver, when he posted 13 tackles (nine solo) across seven games.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go with injury settlement The Broncos waived Perkins (undisclosed) from injured reserve Tuesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Perkins was placed on the Broncos' IR on Aug. 7 with an unspecified injury. The settlement allows the 2021 third-round pick to sign with another team when he is healthy. Perkins appeared in seven regular-season games for Denver in 2023 and finished with 13 tackles (nine solo) while playing 167 snaps (146 on defense, 21 on special teams).

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Perkins (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday after going unclaimed on waivers, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Perkins was waived/injured by the Broncos on Tuesday and after clearing waivers, he's reverted to the team's IR. The third-year outside linebacker will now miss all of Denver's 2024 campaign unless the two sides reach an injury settlement at some point this year.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Patriots Place LB Ronnie Perkins on Season-Ending Injured Reserve The Patriots placed the second-year linebacker on season-ending injured reserve.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots place linebacker Ronnie Perkins on season-ending injured reserve - The Boston Globe Perkins, whose injury was not disclosed, will miss his second straight season.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Patriots Place LB Ronnie Perkins on Injured Reserve; OL Andrew Stueber Placed on Reserve/NFI The Patriots announced that they have placed LB Ronnie Perkins on injured reserve. In addition, the Patriots placed rookie OL Andrew Stueber...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Getting off-ball reps Perkins worked with the Patriots' first-team defense as an off-ball linebacker during minicamp this June, Evan Lazar of the CLNS Media Network reports.

Impact Perkins dealt with a laundry list of injuries and illnesses that kept him off the field for the entirety of his rookie season in New England. The 2021 third-round pick likely will compete with fellow outside linebackers Josh Uche and Anfernee Jennings for a starting spot this coming season.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronnie Perkins 6/7: "It feels great being out here with the team" Patriots linebacker Ronnie Perkins addresses the media on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022.

JUNE 7, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Three 2021 draft picks could give Patriots defense a boost next season - The Boston Globe Linebacker Cameron McGrone, linebacker Ronnie Perkins, and safety Joshuah Bledsoe all served de facto redshirt seasons as rookies.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Designated to return from IR Perkins (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Perkins was placed on injured reserve Dec. 17 but will now have 21 days to return to practice or remain on IR for the rest of the season. The linebacker could provide an added boost to the Patriots' defense during their playoff run if able to return.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to IR Perkins (undisclosed) has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and shifted back to the IR, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Perkins was placed on the Pats' IR following an ankle injury that plagued him throughout the season and shifted to the COVID list just days later. A potential playoff return remains possible, but he will be sidelind for at leas the next two weeks.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 list Perkins (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Perkins was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 15, but he will now have another hurdle to cross before his is able to return to the active roster. Even when healthy, the rookie hasn't been a part of the Patriots' defensive gameplan.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Patriots placed Perkins (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Perkins' ankle injury has plagued him for much of the 2021 campaign, causing him to delay his NFL debut. After being placed on injured reserve, the rookie third-round pick will now be shut down for at least three weeks. A potential return in the playoffs is possible but seems unlikely due to his lack of playing time during the regular season.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Perkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Indianapolis.

Impact Perkins managed a limited practice Tuesday prior to logging no activity both Wednesday and Thursday. He's dealt with the ankle injury for much of the season and has seen limited action on the field as a result.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday night Perkins (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Bills.

Impact Perkins has yet to play this season. It's unclear when the third-round rookie will make his NFL debut.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Sooner Ronnie Perkins shares thoughts on Lincoln Riley's exit Former Oklahoma Sooners edge rusher Ronnie Perkins shared his thoughts on Lincoln Riley’s departure for USC.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Off injured list Perkins (ankle) wasn't listed on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Perkins has missed the Patriots' last two games dealing with an ankle injury that occurred before Week 5. The defensive end has seen limited action so far this season, and his return to the field shouldn't have much of an impact on the Patriots' defensive plans. Perkins will likely be available against the Jets on Sunday.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Perkins (ankle) will sit out Sunday's game against Dallas.

Impact Perkins still has not made his NFL debut due to multiple injuries. After missing most of this week, The rookie third-round selection got in a limited practice Friday, but is still not ready to return. He'll hope to make his NFL debut in Week 7 against the Jets.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable The Patriots have officially listed Perkins (ankle) as questionable for Sunday's clash with the Cowboys.

Impact Perkins is looking to return from a one-game absence. He practiced in limited fashion Friday, so his status Sunday appears to be trending toward a game-time decision .

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Perkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact Perkins was active for each of the last two games but didn't take the field. He's now dealing with an ankle issue that will prevent him from suiting up Sunday, but his absence shouldn't have a significant impact on the Patriots' defensive plans.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Ronnie Perkins preview OU/Texas It's always one of the more anticipated matchups of the college football season. Oklahoma and Texas will meet in Dallas for the 2021 edition...

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ready to rock Perkins (shoulder) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Perkins sat out the first two weeks of the season due to a shoulder issue, but he now looks fully recovered. The rookie third-round pick could be in line to make his regular-season debut versus New Orleans on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 2 Perkins (shoulder) is listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets.

Impact Perkins will miss his second straight week dealing with a shoulder injury. The rookie third-round pick will look to make his NFL debut in Week 3, when the Patriots face the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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