DEREK RIVERS NEWS

Colts sign T Mason Brooks to practice squad, release DE Derek Rivers from practice squad The Colts made the roster move on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 12 • COLTS.COM

Catches on with Indianapolis Rivers (biceps) signed with the Colts on Wednesday.

Impact Rivers didn't play a snap in 2023, and he finished the season on the Colts' practice squad injured reserve due to a biceps injury. He last saw NFL action in 2021 with the Texans, when he recorded nine tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across five regular-season games.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Rivers, New England Patriots, Linebacker Derek Rivers is a 6-4, 248-pound Outside Linebacker from Kinston, NC. He has committed to Youngstown State Penguins.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Derek Rivers impresses with pass-rushing skills | Daily Brew Despite limited playing time, the six-year veteran has produced whenever he is on the field, according to Lovie Smith.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans Coach Lovie Smith Remains High On DL Derek Rivers After an impressive outing against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, coach Lovie Smith remains high on defensive lineman Derek Rivers.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Records two sacks Rivers recorded two sacks in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Saints.

Impact One of the sacks came on third down late in the first half and forced the Saints to punt from the end zone. That led to a scoring opportunity -- a missed long-distance field-goal attempt. Houston head coach Lovie Smith had a couple of unprompted shoutouts for the reserve defensive end during the post-game press conference. "You look at him, he's our profile that we're looking for on the outside. If you put defensive end behind your name, you need to be able to rush the passer here. He showed up throughout. That's what he's been doing in training camp," the coach said. Rivers improved his stock after the opener and could be part of the set of linemen added to the final roster.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off COVID list Rivers (illness) was activated from the Texans' reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Rivers will now be available for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers. Barring any setbacks, he should resume his role providing depth at defensive end.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Rivers (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Rivers did test positive for COVID on Monday, Aaron Wilson of Houston Sports Talk 790 AM reports. With fellow defensive lineman Jacob Martin and Jonathan Greenard also on the COVID list, the Texans could need to reach to the bottom of their defensive line positional depth chart to compete Sunday against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

Several asymptomatic, vaccinated NFL players tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day of “targeted” testing, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press on Mo...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

12 Questions with DL Derek Rivers ' Drew's Dozen Drew Dougherty of Texans TV went 1-on-1 with defensive lineman Derek Rivers and found out what he's working on in camp, his thoughts on BBQ...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Meet DL Derek Rivers Get to know Houston Texans defensive lineman Derek Rivers, signed as an unrestricted free agent on March 23, 2021.

MAY 11, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans Fans Will Hate the Reason They Signed Derek Rivers NFL fans don't exactly know much about Jack Easterby, or how he earned such a prominent position in the Houston Texans' front office so quic...

MARCH 17, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Another one: LA Rams FA OLB Derek Rivers reaches deal with Texans The LA Rams are not out of the free agency news just yet it seems. Late signed outside linebacker/defensive end Derek Rivers is the latest a...

MARCH 16, 2021 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

Signed by Houston Rivers agreed to a contract with the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact GM Nick Caserio is familiar with Rivers from their days with the Patriots, and he's bringing New England's 2017 third-round pick to Houston. Rivers finished last season with the Rams after being cut by New England. He has 2.5 sacks in 19 career NFL games.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams 2021 free agency preview: Derek Rivers to stick around for another year? Will the Rams bring back Derek Rivers after claiming him off waivers last year?

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out

With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans Saints

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to active roster Rivers was added to the Rams' active roster Saturday.

Impact The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Rams at the start of the week, but he was on the exempt list while clearing the COVID-19 protocols. Rivers will be able to make his debut with Los Angeles versus San Francisco on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rams put leading tackler Micah Kiser on injured reserve

The Los Angeles Rams have placed leading tackler Micah Kiser on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Rams Rivers was claimed off waivers by the Rams on Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was waived by the Patriots on Saturday and won't be able to play Monday against the Buccaneers, but he should officially join the Rams' active roster later this week. Rivers appeared in eight games for New England this season and totaled four tackles and 1.5 sacks in 86 defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rams claim former Patriots DE Derek Rivers off waivers The Rams added a pass rusher to their defense on Monday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Ex-Patriots top pick Derek Rivers just blew his last chance in NE Patriots defensive end Derek Rivers was cut loose prior to Sunday's game. New England Patriots GM Bill Belichick has been on the receiving e...

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Let go by Pats Rivers was waived by the Patriots on Saturday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rivers has played a limited role for the Patriots this season. He accumulated four tackles (one solo) and 1.5 sacks across eight games. Assuming he clears waivers, it is possible he reverts back to the team's practice squad.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

All set for Week 7 Rivers (back) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact The 26-year-old missed Week 6 while on the COVID-19 list and was questionable for Sunday with the back issue, but he's good to go against San Francisco. Rivers should play his usual reserve role in New England's linebacker rotations.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 l...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Sunday's matchup Rivers (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the 49ers.

Impact Rivers was unable to play Week 6 because he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and he's been cleared of the illness. However, the fourth-year linebacker popped up on the injury report Thursday, and his status is now in question. Rivers still practiced every day this week, so he's on the right track. If he can't go, however, Shilique Calhoun would get a bump in usage behind starters Chase Winovich and John Simon.

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE