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BASHAUD BREELAND
CB Bashaud Breeland is among 4 Cardinals' protected practice squad players in Week 18 Preparing for their Week 18 game against the Seahawks, the Cardinals protected Bashaud Breeland, Kevin Peterson, Danny Isidora and Tahir Whi...
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Signed to Cardinals' practice squad Breeland was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact The cornerback was waived by the Vikings on Dec. 18 prior to testing positive for COVID-19 Dec. 28 after working out for the Cardinals, delaying the signing for over a week. Breeland will provide a veteran presence in the Cardinals' secondary as they gear up for a playoff run. In 13 games with the Vikings in 2021, he made 63 tackles, deflected five passes, intercepted two balls and forced two fumbles.
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Tests positive for COVID-19 Breeland tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday after working out with the Cardinals, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Breeland was set to sign with Arizona after being waived by Minnesota last week, but he'll now need to clear the health and safety protocols. The Cardinals apparently still plan to sign the veteran cornerback once he clears the protocols, but it remains to be seen when that actually happens.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Suiting up vs. GB Breeland (groin) is active Week 11 against the Packers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Impact Not only will Breeland be active despite only logging limited practices all week, but Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting that he's listed as the starting cornerback alongside Patrick Peterson. Breeland's presence on the active roster will likely relegate Kris Boyd back to an exclusively special-teams role.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Week 11 Breeland (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Breeland played through the groin injury last week against the Chargers and is questionable for the second straight game. Kris Boyd figures to have an increased role if Breeland is unable to suit up Sunday.
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Limited in practice Wednesday Breeland (groin) was limited in the Vikings practice Wednesday, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Impact Breeland suffered his injury in Week 9 against the Ravens. The veteran has 33 tackles (24 solo) on the season, along with two defended passes and an interception. Expect Mackensie Alexander to see an increased role Sunday if Breeland can't suit up.
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Active against Chargers Breeland (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Impact Breeland picked up an injury last Sunday against Baltimore and was listed as questionable earlier this week, but he has been deemed fit enough to play in this one. The eight-year veteran has 33 tackles (24 solo), two passes defended and one interception across eight games this season.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Chargers Breeland (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Impact Breeland picked up the groin injury in last week's loss to the Ravens, and it has limited his practice participation throughout the week. If Breeland's unable to suit up, Mackensie Alexander would likely continue to fill in for him, as he did after Breeland was hurt against Baltimore.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice Wednesday Breeland (groin) was limited at the Vikings' practice Wednesday.
Impact Breeland injured his groin in the first half of the Vikings' Week 9 loss to the Ravens. Mackensie Alexander filled in for the cornerback in the second half of the Ravens game. Expect Alexander to see an increased role against the Chargers if Breeland is unable to suit up in Week 10.
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Injures groin Sunday Breeland (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Ravens.
Impact Breeland left the Vikings' Week 9 contest in the first half with a groin injury and is questionable to return. If he is unable to return, then Mackensie Alexander will likely see increased snaps for the remainder of the contest.
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