TY SUMMERS NEWS

Cut by Detroit The Lions waived Summers on Saturday.

Impact Summers joined the Lions' active roster in early November, but he'll now hit waivers and could garner interest from teams in need of a linebacker who can contribute on special teams. The 2019 seventh-rounder logged one assisted tackle across five regular-season games for Detroit.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Lions signed Summers (thumb) to the active roster from their practice squad Wednesday, Allen Park of Michigan Live reports.

Impact Summers has already appeared in three games with Detroit, logging one tackle while playing exclusively on special teams. The 29-year-old also managed to return to practice Wednesday after having suffered a thumb injury in the Week 9 loss to the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Summers (thumb) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Summers was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game. The backup middle linebacker was injured in the second half; if he is unable to return, another linebacker will likely take his place on special teams. Trevor Nowaske and Grant Stuard are prime candidates for the role.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 9 Summers was elevated from the Lions' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Summers has primarily contributed to the Lions as a special teamer this season, playing 12 snaps in the Week 5 contest against the Bengals and 14 in the Week 6 contest against the Chiefs. The linebacker has likely been elevated to fill a similar role in Sunday's divisional matchup with the Vikings, but will also be the primary backup to Jack Campbell at middle linebacker due to the absence of Zach Cunningham (hamstring).

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Works out for Minnesota Summers (undisclosed) worked out for the Vikings on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Summers was placed on injured reserve by the Giants last month and was released with an injury settlement Aug. 6. His workout with Minnesota would suggest Summers is healthy. Summers appeared in 16 regular-season games for the G-Men last season, logging 29 tackles (13 solo) while mainly playing special teams.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Getting released The Giants released Summers (undisclosed) from their injured reserve list with an injury settlement Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Summers was in line to spend the entire 2025 campaign on IR with an unspecified injury, but he'll now become a free agent. Once he's fully healthy, he'll look for another opportunity with a different team.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Giants placed Summers (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Summers appeared in 16 regular-season games for the G-Men last season, logging 29 tackles (13 solo) as a reserve linebacker and special teams asset. He'll spend 2025 on injured reserve unless Summers is cut with an injury settlement at a later time.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Giants sign RB Jonathan Ward, LB K.J. Cloyd; LB Ty Summers, RB Rushawn Baker injured With a few injuries at their respective positions, the New York Giants signed running back Jonathan Ward and linebacker K.J. Cloyd.

AUGUST 4 • GIANTS.COM

Returns to G-Men The Giants re-signed Summers on Monday.

Impact Summers appeared in 16 regular-season games for the G-Men last season, making a pair of starts, and finished the 2024 campaign with 29 tackles (13 solo) and one pass breakup as a reserve linebacker and special teams contributor. He'll compete for a similar role next season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Philadelphia Summers has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a stinger, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Summers made his second straight start at inside linebacker Sunday due to the absence of Micah McFadden (neck). Summers day will end with four tackles (two solo). Matthew Adams and Dyontae Johnson will see an increase in snaps due to injuries to McFadden and Summers.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler in elevated role Summers tallied 11 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 45-33 Week 17 win against the Colts.

Impact Summers moved into a starting role Sunday with both Bobby Okereke (back-IR) and Micah McFadden (neck) out of action. Summers responded with a career-high 11 stops to pace the Giants. Prior to Week 16, Summers had logged just one defensive snap all season, but he's seen increased opportunity over the past two weeks due to injuries to New York's linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Sunday Summers (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Summers will return to action following a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. He's played exclusively on special teams this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 8 The Giants announced Saturday that Summers (ankle) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Steelers, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Summers will miss his first regular-season game of 2024 due to an ankle injury. He's played 109 snaps on special teams and 0 defensive snaps through seven appearances thus far.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 8 The Giants announced Saturday that Summers (ankle) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Steelers, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Summers will miss his first regular-season game of 2024 due to an ankle injury. He's played 109 snaps on special teams and zero defensive snaps through seven appearances thus far.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Summers (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Before leaving in the first half, Summers logged two tackles (two solo) for the G-Men. He's been a mainstay on special teams for New York and hadn't played a single defensive snap headed into Week 7.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Summers (ankle) is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to an ankle injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Summers tallied two solo tackles prior to injuring his ankle. If he is unable to return, Matthew Adams could be in line for some snaps providing depth at inside linebacker.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants elevate CB Art Green, LB Ty Summers from practice squad The New York Giants have elevated LB Ty Summers and CB Art Green from their practice squad ahead of a Week 3 game.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Giants elevate CB Art Green, LB Ty Summers The New York Giants elevated two players ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Giants place Gunner Olszewski on IR; Tomon Fox & Ty Summers activated The New York Giants made a series of roster moves Saturday ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Giants elevate Carter Coughlin, Ty Summers; Curtis Bolton released The New York Giants made a series of roster moves Saturday ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Let go by Jacksonville Summers was released by the Jaguars on Sunday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact The linebacker signed with the team in May after spending 2023 with the Saints. Summers played on 301 special teams snaps and zero defensive snaps last season. The veteran last played a defensive snap in 2021.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Ty Summers hosts second annual youth football camp in San Antonio New Orleans Saints linebacker Ty Summers hosted his annual youth football camp and showcase at Ronald Raegan High School in San Antonio, Tex...

JULY 3, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints Bring Back LB Ty Summers on One-Year Deal Ty Summers was signed off the Jaguars practice squad late last season, and is returning to the Saints for 2023.

MARCH 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returning to New Orleans Summers re-signed with the Saints on a one-year contract Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Summers appeared in three games for New Orleans in 2022 after being signed off Jacksonville's practice squad. The 27-year-old linebacker will likely fill a depth role for the Saints in 2023.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saints sign LB Ty Summers from Jaguars practice squad Ty Summers is headed to New Orleans and the Jaguars have already kicked the tires on a couple potential replacements for the practice squad.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • USATODAY.COM