CAMERON MCGRONE NEWS

Activated from injured reserve The Colts activated McGrone (elbow) from IR on Saturday and removed his injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact McGrone will be available to suit up on the road versus Houston on Sunday. The veteran linebacker missed the start of the 2024 regular season due to a dislocated elbow suffered during training camp, which required surgery. Now ready to retake the field, McGrone is expected to handle a depth role on defense for Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' LB Cameron McGrone designated to return from IR The Indianapolis Colts have designated LB Cameron McGrone to return from injured reserve.

OCTOBER 23 • USATODAY.COM

Updates injury McGrone suffered a dislocated elbow during training camp, which led to his placement on injured reserve, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact McGrone's injury was previously unknown, but he clarified the issue with Boyd on Thursday. The Michigan product underwent surgery to help repair the injury and plans to return this season. Exactly how much longer he'll be out remains unclear, but his placement on IR before Week 1 means he'll be out at least three more weeks.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss start of 2024 McGrone (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Colts on Tuesday.

Impact McGrone recorded four total tackles (three solo) with the Colts in the preseason, picking up an undisclosed injury at some point along the way. He'll now be sidelined for at least the four games of the season before being eligible to return in Week 5 versus the Jaguars on Oct. 6.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 30 • COLTS.COM

Past illness McGrone (illness) was estimated as a full participant on Tuesday's practice report.

Impact The 23-year-old linebacker out of Michigan was held out of the Colts' Week 17 win over the Raiders due to an illness, but it now seems as if he's been able to move past that issue. McGrone has recorded three total tackles in 11 appearances this season, playing almost strictly on special teams (seven of 142 total snaps on defense).

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not well enough to play McGrone (illness) is inactive Sunday against the Raiders, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact McGrone was considered doubtful coming into the day, so his inclusion on the inactive list does not come as a surprise. Considering his work comes almost exclusively on special teams, his absence shouldn't impact the Colts' defense.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lawrence Central product Cameron McGrone trying to prove he belongs with Colts McGrone, a fifth-round pick by the Patriots in 2021, hasn't played in a real game in more than two years.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Fresh start in Indy The Colts signed McGrone off the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact McGrone had been on New England's practice squad throughout the duration of the season without any game action to show for it, but he'll now have an opportunity to make his NFL debut playing for Indianapolis following Tuesday's transaction. With the Colts' upcoming contest landing on a Monday, the 236-pound linebacker will have an extra day to adapt to the new playbook and possibly receive limited rotational snaps.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colts snatch Lawrence Central product Cameron McGrone away from Patriots McGrone, a former fifth-round pick who missed his rookie season due to a torn ACL suffered at Michigan, has been on the Patriots' practice s...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

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DECEMBER 20, 2022 • NESN.COM

Patriots Elevate LBs Jamie Collins, Cameron McGrone vs. Cardinals Both Collins and McGrone should add both speed and strength to the linebacker position for New England, as they seek a Week 14 win against t...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Analysis: Patriots Elevate LBs Cameron McGrone, Jamie Collins From Practice Squad for Monday Night Football The long-anticipated debut for McGrone is finally here.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Plays Friday McGrone (elbow) played in New England's preseason win over the Panthers on Friday.

Impact McGrone had been nursing the injury after the teams previous game, but he was able to suit up Friday. The 22-year-old recorded two tackles in the game, as he tries to work his way up the teams linebacker positional depth chart.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing elbow injury McGrone had a large wrap on his right elbow following Thursday's preseason contest against the Giants, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact McGrone finished the preseason game with five tackles (one solo), tying Jalen Elliott for the team high. The extent of the injury is unknown, but it's certainly something worth monitoring. The 2021 fifth-round pick didn't see the field in his rookie campaign with New England while dealing with a knee injury.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots show signs that Belichick's draft slump is ending

The Patriots' preseason opener against the Giants showed Bill Belichick might have his draft groove back, Henry McKenna writes.

AUGUST 12, 2022

Surprise Season: Who is Patriots Breakout Star in 2022? After missing most of his rookie season with a torn ACL, Cameron McGrone has a chance to be the Patriots’ star linebacker

JULY 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Surprise Season: Who is Patriots Breakout Star in 2022? After missing most of his rookie season with a torn ACL, Cameron McGrone has a chance to be the Patriots’ star linebacker

MAY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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MAY 23, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Looking healthy Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerrod Mayo says McGrone is "healthy" and that "he looks good" during offseason minicamp, Evan Lazar of the CLNS Media Network reports.

Impact McGrone did not see the field in his rookie season with New England while dealing with a knee injury suffered during his college career. The 2021 fifth-round pick is entering his age-22 season and likely will compete with Mack Wilson, Raekwon McMillan, Harvey Langi and Jahlani Tavai for snaps at inside linebacker heading into the upcoming regular season.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Clears COVID protocols McGrone (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, but he remains on the non-football injury list, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact McGrone is out for the season due to the knee injury he suffered while at Michigan during the 2020 season. Selected in the fifth round of the 2021 Draft, McGrone will return his focus to making an impact in 2022.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact McGrone is stuck on the reserve/non-football injury list for the rest of the season, so his placement on the COVID list is merely a precautionary move. He will have to clear protocols before he is able to return to the team facility and continue his rehab.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE