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BENARDRICK MCKINNEY
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Signed to active roster The Giants signed McKinney to their active roster Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact McKinney had been elevated from the practice squad in each of the last three games, and he'll now land a contract to join the 53-man roster. Across his first three appearances of the year, he racked up nine tackles (five solo).
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad McKinney reverted to the Giants' practice squad Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact McKinney was elevated to the active roster for Monday's loss to the Chiefs, and he recorded three tackles while playing 28 defensive snaps. The 28-year-old was elevated from the practice squad for the past two games and is expected to be signed to the 53-man roster later this week.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated from practice squad McKinney was elevated from the Giants' practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Michael Eisen of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact McKinney will join the active roster for a second straight game after he made his season debut in Week 7. Since the Giants are shorthanded at linebacker, it wouldn't be surprising to see McKinney signed to the active roster ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Raiders.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Reverts to practice squad McKinney reverted to New York's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact McKinney landed on the Giants' practice squad ahead of Week 7 and was quickly elevated to the active roster for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers. The linebacker was on the field for 11 of the team's 64 defensive snaps and recorded two tackles.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated to active roster The Giants have elevated McKinney to their active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact After spending training camp with the Dolphins, McKinney finally found a landing spot on the Giants' practice squad earlier in the week. He has since quickly been called up to the 53-man roster and will be expected to provide depth at linebacker.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Giants McKinney was signed to the Giants' practice squad Tuesday, Michael Elsen of the team's official site reports.
Impact McKinney spent training camp with the Dolphins but was unable to secure a spot on the roster to open the season. The 28-year-old was limited to only four games last season due to a shoulder injury, recording 37 tackles (19 solo) and one pass defensed.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Cut by Dolphins The Dolphins released McKinney on Monday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact A 2015 second-round pick, McKinney spent his first six NFL seasons in Houston before a shoulder injury ended his 2020 season after just four games. The Mississippi State product was dealt to Miami in March, but he was unable to crack the final roster. Elandon Roberts likely will bump into a starting inside linebacker role for the Dolphins now. With at least 95 tackles in four straight seasons before his injury-shortened 2020 campaign, McKinney could compete for a starting job elsewhere.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: Jets acquire edge rusher Shaq Lawson from Texans
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Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL
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Dolphins reduced Benardrick McKinney's contract by $4 million in 2021 The Miami Dolphins reduced new linebacker Benardrick McKinney's contract by $4 million this season, and removed the final two years on the d...
JULY 28, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Practices at minicamp McKinney (shoulder) participated in June's mandatory minicamp, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact McKinney played four games for the Texans in 2020 before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in October. During that brief time, the 2015 second-round pick generated 37 tackles and a pass breakup. McKinney is expected to immediately slot into a starting linebacker role in Miami.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Benardrick McKinney breaks down what he'll bring to Dolphins' D Miami Dolphins LB Benardrick McKinney joins
APRIL 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
LBs Riley, Scarlett agree to 1-year deals with Dolphins
Linebackers Duke Riley and Brennan Scarlett have each agreed to terms on one-year contracts with the Miami DolphinsMARCH 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dolphins trading for Benardrick McKinney signals free agency plans The Miami Dolphins filled a void at linebacker by trading for Benardrick McKinney and also tipped their hand for what they'll do in free age...
MARCH 14, 2021 • NFLSPINZONE.COM
Houston Texans: Benardrick McKinney going to Miami for Shaq Lawson It has been reported that the Houston Texans have added defensive end Shaq Lawson in a trade with the Miami Dolphins for linebacker Benardri...
MARCH 14, 2021 • TOROTIMES.COM
LB swap: McKinney traded by Texans to Dolphins for Lawson MIAMI (AP) — Benardrick McKinney was traded Sunday by the Houston Texans to the Miami Dolphins for Shaq Lawson in a swap of linebackers.
MARCH 14, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
LB swap: McKinney traded by Texans to Dolphins for Lawson Benardrick McKinney was traded Sunday by the Houston Texans to the Miami Dolphins for Shaq Lawson in a swap of linebackers.
MARCH 14, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
LB swap: McKinney traded by Texans to Dolphins for Lawson MIAMI - Benardrick McKinney was traded Sunday by the Houston Texans to the Miami Dolphins for Shaq Lawson? in a swap of linebackers.
MARCH 14, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
LB swap: McKinney traded by Texans to Dolphins for Lawson
Benardrick McKinney has been traded by the Houston Texans to the Miami Dolphins for Shaq Lawson in a swap of linebackersMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texans trade Benardrick McKinney to Dolphins for Shaq Lawson: Source McKinney, a Pro Bowler in 2018, played in four games last season. Lawson, a first-round pick by Buffalo in 2016, had 32 tackles and four sac...
MARCH 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Texans to trade Pro Bowl LB Benardrick McKinney to Dolphins for Shaq Lawson The Houston Texans are trading Pro Bowl LB Benardrick McKinney to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for LB Shaq Lawson, NFL Network Insider Ian...
MARCH 14, 2021 • NFL.COM
