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First Interview: Chris Board on his journey through the NFL Linebacker Chris Board sits down for his first interview as a Giant.

4 DAYS AGO • GIANTS.COM

Boarded Up: Giants Strengthen Special Teams With Signings The New York Giants continued their focus on filling out the roster’s depth by signing linebacker Chris Board and returnman Ihmir Smith-Mars...

MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Free Agency Reaction | DE Chauncey Golston, LB Chris Board, OT James Hudson III reportedly agree to terms According to reports, the New York Giants agreed to terms with defensive end Chauncey Golston, linebacker Chris Board, and offensive tackle...

MARCH 11 • GIANTS.COM

Set to join Big Blue Board is in line to sign with the Giants on a two-year contract worth up to $6 million when the new league year begins Wednesday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Board was limited to special teams work in the first half of the 2024 regular season. He saw an increased role in the Ravens' linebacker rotation over the last six games of the regular season, and over that span he registered 22 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense. Board should have a similar role in the Giants' linebacker corps in 2025 behind Micah McFadden (ankle) and Bobby Okereke (back).

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Earns rotational defensive role Board finished the 2024 regular season with 30 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 17 games.

Impact Board signed a one-year, $1.29 million contract with the Ravens in March of 2024 after playing for the Patriots in 2023. Board was mostly limited to special-teams work through the first 11 games of the regular season, but he earned a spot in Baltimore's inside linebacker rotation while Malik Harrison jumped into the starting spot beside Roquan Smith. Board enters the offseason as a free agent and should garner interest from teams looking to add a veteran inside linebacker who can contribute positively to special teams.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Collects seven tackles Sunday Board recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 24-19 loss versus the Eagles.

Impact Board played more defensive snaps (29) than teammate Trenton Simpson (21) for the second straight game in Week 13, and he came away with his best tackle total of the season. Right now, he appears to be Baltimore's preferred option to rotate in at inside linebacker after Roquan Smith and Malik Harrison.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Board (concussion) practiced Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Board exited Baltimore's preseason opener against the Eagles due to a concussion and was unable to return for the team's second exhibition game Saturday versus Atlanta. However, his return to practice suggests he's cleared protocol. Board is slated to serve as a backup linebacker and special-teams stalwart during the 2024 campaign.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Board will not return to Friday's preseason game against the Eagles after being tested for a concussion.

Impact It remains unclear whether Board actually sustained a concussion or if Baltimore is just exercising caution during an exhibition game. The journeyman is competing for a depth linebacker role in Baltimore.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Baltimore Board has agreed to terms with the Ravens, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

Impact Board, who spent his first four NFL campaigns with the Ravens after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2018, is coming off a 2023 regular season in which he recorded 10 tackles with the Patriots. In him looming return to Baltimore, the 28-year-old will bolster the depth of the team's linebacking corps while also maintaining his role as a core special-teamer.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Board, Tyrone Wheatley Jr. share valuable lessons at 2023-24 Adopt-A-School kickoff Linebacker Chris Board and offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. joined the Patriots Foundation at Chandler Elementary School in Worcester to...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Chris Board eager to help Patriots special teams rebound, and other observations from training camp - The Boston Globe Board came over from the Lions in a signing heralded by Bill Belichick, who called Board “the best special teams player” New England played...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Chris Board a special fit for Patriots Special teams stud Chris Board garnered plenty of praise from Bill Belichick last season, so it was little surprise he ended up in New Engla...

MAY 17, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots Welcome 'Best Special Teams Player' Chris Board The New England Patriots are hoping for a reversal of fortune on special teams in 2023 with the acquisition of linebacker Chris Board.

MAY 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chris Board Press Conference 5/9: "I'm just really coming in with an open mindset" Patriots linebacker Chris Board addresses the media at Gillette Stadium on May 9, 2023.

MAY 9, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots Sign LB Chris Board The Patriots announced today that they have signed LB Chris Board as an unrestricted free agent from the Detroit Lions.

MARCH 22, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Signs with New England Board signed a a two-year deal with the Patriots on Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Board spent last season with the Lions, where he appeared in all 17 games and registered 21 tackles (17 solo) while playing primarily on special teams. The 27-year-old should be expected to have a similar role on his new team, and while Board may not contribute much on defense, he can still provide a lot of value to New England's special-teams unit.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is active Sunday Board (knee) will play Sunday against the Patriots.

Impact Board was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he was able to log a limited practice Friday. The veteran should start at outside linebacker Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Sunday Board (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact Board didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday due to a knee injury, but he returned as a limited participant Friday and will have a chance to suit up Sunday. Across four appearances this season, Board has recorded 10 tackles while playing a rotational role.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Q&A: Lions Chris Board Has Unique Linebacker Skills Linebacker Chris Board is now a member of the Detroit Lions. Here is a Q&A with Detroit’s talented linebacker and special teams ace.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Getting first-team reps Board and Alex Anzalone took the majority of first-team reps at linebacker this spring, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact This isn't a surprise in the sense that Board's one-year, $2 million deal tops that of Jarrad Davis' one-year, $1.2 million pact. With Anzalone at middle linebacker and Julian Okwara on the strong side, Board presumably fits in at weakside linebacker in Detroit's new 4-3 base defense. If so, he probably will have less responsibility as a pass rusher than Okwara, who racked up five sacks on fewer than 400 defensive snaps last year.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

3 Things Chris Board Can Improve Upon in 2022 Read more on the three things Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board can improve upon during the 2022 season.

JUNE 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dannie Rogers Interviews Linebacker Chris Board Dannie Rogers interviews the newest free agent for the Lions, linebacker Chris Board.

MARCH 23, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Former Ravens ILB Chris Board posts farewell message to Baltimore on Instagram Former Ravens inside linebacker Chris Board posted a farewell message to the team and the city on Instagram

MARCH 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Lions add ex-Chiefs CB Mike Hughes, ex-Ravens LB Chris Board

The Detroit Lions have addressed pressing needs, signing cornerback Mike Hughes and linebacker Chris Board

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Board photos View photos of new Lions LB Chris Board.

MARCH 23, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM