Yannick Ngakoue - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Prepares for NFL return Ngakoue has been training for the past several months to return to the NFL, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Impact The defensive end with 71.5 career sacks sat out the 2025 season to fully recover from the broken ankle he suffered during the 2023 campaign. Ngakoue felt that his performance in 2024 (which led to him being waived by the Patriots) was inhibited by a persisting issue, but he is now ready to play. The 31-year-old is a free agent and will likely be trying out with multiple franchises in the coming months.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots are waiving linebacker Yannick Ngakoue - The Boston Globe Ngakoue was never part of the Patriots’ long-term plans. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Let go by New England Ngakoue was waived by the Patriots on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Ngakoue was claimed off waivers by the Patriots on Nov. 8 after being let go by the Ravens one day earlier. He played in six games for New England and accumulated nine tackles (four solo) over that span. If he clears waivers, Ngakoue will have an opportunity to sign with a playoff-bound team before the end of the regular season.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Has well-traveled defensive end Yannick Ngakoue found a long-term home with Patriots? - The Boston Globe Ngakoue is on his seventh team in nine NFL seasons but is not talking as if this is just another pit stop.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Won't debut with NE in Week 10 Ngakoue isn't going to play in Sunday's game against Chicago after being claimed off waivers by the Patriots on Friday, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Impact It would have been quite a feat for Ngakoue to have become familiar enough with New England's defensive playbook to be ready to suit up just two days after joining the team, and the Patriots are opting to hold out their new acquisition Sunday rather than pressing him into action. Ngakoue thus seems likely to make his New England debut next Sunday, Nov. 17 against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picked up by New England The Patriots claimed Ngakoue off waivers Friday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ngakoue was signed to the Ravens' active roster Oct. 14 after being signed to the practice squad in late September. He was let go by Baltimore on Thursday, and because that occurred after the Nov. 5 trade deadline, Ngakoue was placed on waivers rather than released, which New England took advantage of Friday. Ngakoue played a rotational role at defensive end with the Ravens, and the 2016 third-round pick will likely do the same with the Patriots behind starters Daniel Ekuale (abdomen) and Keion White.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Keaton Mitchell to Make His Debut; Ravens Release Yannick Ngakoue The Ravens will have their full backfield with the reported return of running back Keaton Mitchell.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Getting waived Baltimore waived Ngakoue on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Baltimore signed Ngakoue to its active roster from its practice squad ahead of Week 7, but now he's on his way back out in Week 10. With that said, the Ravens have signaled interest in bringing him back to their practice squad if he's not claimed from waivers.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Ravens to Sign Yannick Ngakoue to 53-Man Roster Yannick Ngakoue will reportedly join the Ravens’ 53-man roster after being elevated from the practice squad the last two weeks.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Signs to active roster Ngakoue signed to Baltimore's active roster Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The outside linebacker signed with the team's practice squad in September and saw limited action in the last two games. Ngakoue recorded 4.0 sacks in 13 games for the Bears in 2023. The ninth-year pro will likely play a pass-rushing role for Baltimore behind fellow veteran Kyle Van Noy.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens Activate Rasheen Ali, Elevate Yannick Ngakoue to Face Commanders Rookie running back Rasheen Ali has been activated from injured reserve to face the Washington Commanders.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Yannick Ngakoue Elevated From Practice Squad to Face Bengals Veteran pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue and running back Chris Collier have been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game against...

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Yannick Ngakoue Feels Ready to Help Ravens Immediately Yannick Ngakoue is back home and feeling like he’s in great shape to help the Ravens’ pass rush.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Baltimore Ravens bring back edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue

Yannick Ngakoue is returning to the Baltimore Ravens

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Baltimore Ravens bring back edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue

Back with Baltimore The Ravens signed Ngakoue to their practice squad Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ngakoue's time of the practice squad will likely be limited, as the 29-year-old is expected to be added to Baltimore's active roster once he ramps up his workload and gets reacquainted with the team's defense. The Maryland product was most recently with the Bears, recording 22 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, across 11 regular-season games in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Baltimore The Ravens signed Ngakoue to their practice squad Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ngakoue's time on the practice squad will likely be limited, as the 29-year-old is expected to be added to Baltimore's active roster once he ramps up his workload and gets reacquainted with the team's defense. The Maryland product was most recently with the Bears, recording 22 total tackles and four sacks across 11 games in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Visits with Miami Ngakoue (ankle) visited the Dolphins for a tryout Monday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Heraldreports.

Impact Ngakoue only suited up for 13 games with Chicago last season before suffering a fractured ankle, but he now appears recovered from the injury. With Miami in desperate need of help at the edge rusher position following Shaquil Barrett's retirement, Ngakoue could immediately slot in as a starter for this defense while Bradley Chubb (knee - ACL) and Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) progress in their respective recoveries.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Ngakoue is back healthy: Should the Bears re-sign him? Yannick Ngakoue looks to be recovered from his broken ankle. Should the Bears consider bringing him back to shore up the pass rush?

MAY 3, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Chicago Bears 2024 Hold 'Em or Fold 'Em: DE Yannick Ngakoue What should the Chicago Bears do with veteran pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue as the 2024 offseason heats up?

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Heads to IR The Bears placed Ngakoue (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ngakoue fractured his ankle at some point during Sunday's 28-16 win over the Lions. He had four tackles and a sack in the win and will finish the season with 22 tackles (13 solo), including four sacks. Demarcus Walker is set to take over as the starting edge rusher alongside Montez Sweat.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big Guys in a Benz: Yannick Ngakoue Bears defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and Anthony "Spice" Adams chat supercars and pets in this episode of "Big Guys in a Benz."

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Can Montez Sweat, Yannick Ngakoue, finally bring some juice to the Bears pass rush? Can Montez Sweat, Yannick Ngakoue, finally bring some juice to the Chicago Bears pass rush

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bears Who Can Match Up Best Against the Raiders Whether it’s Aidan O’Connell or Brian Hoyer at QB for the Raiders, Bears edge Yannick Ngakoue could have a good matchup.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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