CORY LITTLETON NEWS

New Saints Linebacker Talks Free Agent Process, Team Reputation Veteran linebacker Cory Littleton signed with the Saints after whirlwind week, dishes on signing process and the reputation of key personnel...

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cut again by Houston The Texans released Littleton on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The move corresponds with defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway returning from IR. Littleton was signed to the Texans' 53-man roster Tuesday after being let go by the team less than a week earlier. He'll have a chance to explore his options should he clear waivers.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back by Houston The Texans re-signed Littleton to the team's 53-man roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Houston let go of Littleton last week in order to add Myjai Sanders to its active roster, but it now seems as if the team has found an open spot for the 29-year-old linebacker. Littleton has appeared in 116 games throughout his eight-year NFL career, recording 543 total tackles, 27 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, along with earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2018.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Houston Littleton was released by the Texans on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Littleton will now be subject to waivers, but if he goes unclaimed by the rest of the league, Houston is expected to add him to their practice squad. The linebacker's spot on the active roster will be filled by Myjai Sanders, who the team claimed off of waivers from Arizona on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets one-year deal with Texans Littleton is signing a one-year contract worth up to $2.7 million with Houston on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Littleton appeared in 15 games with the Panthers last season, recording his lowest tackle total (47) since 2018. The 29-year-old seems likely to handle a similar depth role with Houston in 2023, meaning he would carry minimal fantasy value in IDP formats.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ready to go for Week 15 Littleton (ankle) logged a full practice Friday.

Impact Littleton looks geared up to return to the field Sunday versus the Steelers after missing the last few games while nursing an ankle injury. With Brandon Smith (ankle) ruled out, Littleton could see a few extra defensive snaps in Week 15.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Littleton (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Seahawks, Darrin Gant of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Littleton hasn't played since Week 11, missing the team's Week 12 win over the Broncos, which was followed by a Week 13 bye. He was able to log a limited practice Friday, which could set up him up for a Week 15 return against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Friday Littleton (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Friday.

Impact Littleton return to practice for the first time this week Friday as he continues to nurse the ankle injury he suffered in Week 11 against the Saints. His ability to participate Friday opens the door for him to potentially be available Sunday. The linebacker is considered questionable for Week 14 and if he can't go, Damien Wilson could see a slight uptick in usage on the defense.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Wilks building case to be full-time head coach

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 12 Littleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Littleton suffered the injury in Week 11 but was able to return to the game. However, he failed to practice at all in the week following, and he's been ruled out for Carolina's matchup in Week 12 as a result. Littleton has split time between defense and special teams this season, logging a total of 37 tackles, 0.5 sacks and two passes defended across 11 games.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilks unsure who'll be Panthers' starting QB vs Broncos

Another week, another quarterback decision for Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late turnovers help Ravens hold off Panthers 13-3

Lamar Jackson ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, and the Baltimore Ravens forced three late Carolina turnovers in a 13-3 victory

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns Sunday Littleton (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Littleton was temporarily forced out with an ankle injury against Baltimore, though he was able to return before the end of the first half. The 29-year-old should continue to fill a reserve role behind starting outside linebacker Shaq Thompson.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Littleton (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Littleton has not played more than 28 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps over the past three weeks, and he's primarily slotted in on special teams over 10 games this season. With the seventh-year linebacker sidelined for the time being, Damien Wilson will likely see increased usage alongside starters Shaq Thompson and Frankie Luvu.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared after full practice Littleton (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Littleton practiced fully Friday after a pair of limited sessions, which was enough to get his name off the final injury report. He has 30 tackles (17 solo) on the season heading into this Week 8 clash with the NFC South rival Falcons.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Thursday Littleton (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Littleton sustained a groin injury in a Week 6 loss the Rams and was limited in each practice leading up to Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. While the 28-year-old was able to suit up for the contest, he only played 38 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps and has remained limited so far in Week 8 prep. Littleton will now have one more practice to increase his activity before this Sunday's tilt against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in limited fashion Littleton (groin) was listed as a limited participant on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.

Impact Littleton was forced out with a groin injury during Sunday's loss to the Rams and has been limited in the first two practices of Week 7. The veteran linebacker has recorded 28 tackles, 0.5 sacks and one pass defended while playing 183 of his 306 snaps on special teams this season. Littleton would significantly improve his status for this Sunday's game against Tampa Bay if he can increase his activity in practice Friday.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers hope Darnold practices; unsure who starts vs. Bucs

Things are such a mess with the Carolina Panthers quarterback situation that interim coach Steve Wilks isn’t even sure who’ll be healthy enough to start Sunday against Tampa Bay

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LA Rams rally in 2nd half to beat Wilks, Panthers 24-10

The Los Angeles Rams snapped their two-game skid with a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Sunday Littleton has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Rams due to a groin injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Littleton was productive to begin Sunday's matchup, racking up a team-high 10 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear, but Brandon Smith and Arron Mosby should see additional playing time down the stretch.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second chapter: Bobby Wagner already makes impact on LA Rams

Bobby Wagner is still getting used to the fact he’s now working with Sean McVay, not against him

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Panthers navigating unsettled QB situation after Watson snub

The Carolina Panthers desperately wanted to land quarterback Deshaun Watson

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cory Littleton officially signs with Carolina View photos of Littleton on set as he signed with the Panthers on Tuesday.

MARCH 22, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM