Impact Ballentine landed on the COVID list last week but has since cleared the health and safety protocols. He's appeared in four games for the Lions this season and has seen action as a kick returner.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Rejoins practice squad Ballentine (undisclosed) was restored to Detroit's practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday.
Hits COVID list Ballentine was placed on the Lions' practice squad COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact Ballentine has appeared in four games this season for the Lions while contributing on special-teams coverage, including as a kick returner. He is one of 25 players who tested positive for COVID on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The 25-year-old will try to get healthy and earn another shot with the active roster.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on active roster Ballentine (hamstring) was activated from IR on Thursday.
Impact Ballentine was cleared to return to practice last week, and he has now been added to the active roster. He'll provide depth in the secondary against the Browns on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice The Lions have designated Ballentine (hamstring) for return from IR.
Impact Detroit placed Ballentine on IR back in mid-October due to a hamstring issue, but the cornerback is now eligible to return to the field as early as Sunday's road matchup against the Steelers. In his three appearances this season, Ballentine was limited exclusively to special teams.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions place return man Corey Ballentine on injured reserve Ballentine suffered a hamstring injury in last Sunday's game against Minnesota and had been unable to practice this week.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Placed on IR The Lions moved Ballentine (hamstring) to injured reserve Friday.
Impact Ballentine will be forced to spend at least three games on IR due to the hamstring injury he picked up Week 5. As a result, both Julian Okwara and Charles Harris could be in line for increased work in Detroit's depleted secondary.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Wednesday Ballentine (hamstring) missed the Lions' practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Ballentine injured his hamstring during Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Vikings and was forced to exit the game early. The cornerback was unable to practice Wednesday, which could mean Julian Okwara and Charles Harris are both in line for increased snaps Sunday against the Bengals.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings survive Lions rally 19-17 on Joseph FG at final gun
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Questionable to return Ballentine (hamstring) is questionable to return Sunday against the Vikings.
Impact Ballentine picked up the injury in the second half, and there's no clarity on whether he'll return. If he can't go, Julian Okwara or Charles Harris might see increases in snap counts considering the likes of Jessie Lemonier (coach's decision) and Romeo Okwara (Achilles) are not active for this one.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions RB D'Andre Swift active for game against Packers
Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift will be available for his team’s Monday night game against the Green Bay PackersSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Claimed off waivers by Detriot The Lions claimed Ballentine off waivers from the Jets on Friday, Justin Rogers of Detroit News reports.
Impact Ballentine was scooped up by the Jets after being waived by the Giants halfway through the 2020 season. He injured his knee during a preseason contest and was recently waived off of IR. The 2019 sixth-round pick will bring over 400 snaps of defensive experience to Detroit's secondary.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ex-Jets CB/KR Corey Ballentine claimed by Lions Corey Ballentine is headed to the Lions a day after being waived by the Jets.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Let go by Jets Ballentine (knee) was waived from the Jets' IR list Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ballentine injured his knee in a preseason game with the Jets and was released following the game. The 25-year-old was once again waived by the Jets after he cleared waivers and was reverted to the Jets' IR list. The cornerback played in 15 games last season with both the Jets and Giants. Ballentine was not granted an injury settlement.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jets expected to get Crowder, Cole back at WR this week
The New York Jets are expected to get wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Keelan Cole back this week with both possibly able to play in the home opener Sunday against New England af...SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injuries and rehabs have Giants at less than 100% for season
The New York Giants used free agency and the draft to fill holes in the lineup and to give Joe Judge a better chance in his second season as coachSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reverts to injured reserve Ballentine (knee) reverted to the Jets' injured reserve after clearing waivers Tuesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact Ballentine's season is now over unless he can agree to an injury settlement with New York. The 25-year-old appeared in 15 games last season as he spilt time between the Giants and Jets.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Jets Ballentine (knee) was waived by the Jets on Monday.
Impact Ballentine suffered the knee injury during Saturday's preseason win over the Packers, though it's unclear if the injury played a role in being let go. The 25-year-old appeared in 15 games between the Giants and Jets last season, and he recorded 20 total tackles while also handling kick return duties.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jets LB Jarrad Davis out about 2 months with ankle injury
New York Jets linebacker Jarrad Davis will be sidelined through the first several weeks of the regular season with an ankle injuryAUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wilson throws 2 TD passes as Jets beat Packers 23-14
Zach Wilson directed three scoring drives and threw his first two touchdown passes of the preseason in the New York Jets’ 23-14 victory over the Green Bay PackersAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Corey Ballentine finds room for explosive 73-yard kick return New York Jets running back Corey Ballentine finds room for explosive 73-yard kick return.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • NFL.COM
Accused shooter of ex-Giant Corey Ballentine gets new attorney The man accused of shooting ex-New York Giants CB Corey Ballentine and killing Dwane Simmons will get yet another new attorney.
JANUARY 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Despite speculation, Darnold believes future still with Jets
It’s beginning to feel a lot like a somber farewell tour for Sam DarnoldDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins Jets' active roster Ballentine was activated to the Jets' roster from the commissioner's exempt list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The 24-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Giants last week, but the Jets utilized a roster exemption before activating him Tuesday. Ballentine exclusively played special teams in all but three games for the Giants this season, and he figures to fill a similar role with the Jets.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
4 things to know about new Jets CB Corey Ballentine The Jets claimed former Giants cornerback Corey Ballentine off waivers on Wednesday. Ballentine had a new home in less than a day and he doe...
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
NY Jets claim former NY Giants 6th-round CB Corey Ballentine The NY Jets have claimed former sixth-round pick, cornerback Corey Ballentine. The NY Jets announced on Wednesday that they had claimed corn...
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • THEJETPRESS.COM
