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Able to suit up Saturday Apple (hamstring) is active for Saturday's clash against Houston in the AFC wild-card round.

Impact Apple played in just four contests during the regular season, and he spent the final six weeks on IR due to a hamstring injury. The veteran cornerback was activated from IR on Friday, and he'll be available to provide depth in the secondary against the Texans. Apple wasn't a big part of the Chargers' defense even when healthy, though, as he logged just 13 defensive snaps over his final three contests.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chargers will not elevate Ezekiel Elliott from the practice squad for Saturday's playoff game

The Chargers will not elevate Ezekiel Elliott from the practice squad when Los Angeles faces the Houston Texans in Saturday’s AFC wild-card round game

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brought off IR The Chargers activated Apple (hamstring) from IR on Friday.

Impact Apple remains officially listed as questionable for Saturday's road AFC wild-card matchup against the Texans, but his activation from IR is a necessary first step if he's going to take the field. If cleared to suit up at Houston, the veteran cornerback will figure to handle a depth role on defense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Chargers designated Apple (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Apple suffered a hamstring injury during the Chargers' Week 12 loss to the Ravens, which was severe enough for him to be placed on injured reserve Nov. 27. Apple will participate in practice over the next two days, and depending on his progression he could be activated off IR ahead of the Chargers' wild-card round clash against the Texans on Saturday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve The Chargers placed Apple (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Apple suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Monday's loss to the Ravens. By being placed on injured reserve, Apple will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return. Tarheeb Still, Ja'Sir Taylor and Deane Leonard will serve as the primary backups at corner due to Apple's injury.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

J.K. Dobbins' knee injury could be tough news for the Chargers offense

Losing to older brother John Harbaugh and seeing the Los Angeles Chargers' four-game winning streak snapped Monday night might be the least of Jim Harbaugh’s problems this week

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Monday Apple (hamstring) will not return to Monday night's game against the Ravens.

Impact The cornerback suffered the injury in the first quarter and left the game before recording a stat. Ja'Sir Taylor, Tarheeb Still and Deane Leonard are the remaining available backup corners for the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game due to hamstring injury Apple (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Apple suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Monday's game. Leane Leonard would be the Chargers' lone backup outside corner behind Kristian Fulton and Tarheeb Still if Apple does not return.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Chargers signed Apple to their active roster Monday.

Impact Apple was elevated for each of the Chargers' last three games before signing with their active roster Monday, recording two total tackles across 58 total snaps (46 defensive and 12 on special teams). Expect the 2016 first-round pick from Ohio State to play a depth role in Los Angeles' secondary while also contributing on special teams in Monday night's matchup against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kendrick Bourne looking to erase bad memories from Pats' most recent trip to Miami

Kendrick Bourne suffered a season-ending knee injury the previous time the Patriots visited division rival Miami

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers activate RB Gus Edwards off injured reserve in time for Sunday's game vs. Titans

Running back Gus Edwards has been activated off injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers activate wide receiver D.J. Chark from IR ahead of game vs. Browns

The Los Angeles Chargers activated wide receiver D

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers rookie cornerbacks Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still are making the most of their opportunities

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh considers one of the marks of a great team to be when the backup players step up when needed the most

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Tale of Two Cornerbacks Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Eli Apple is back in the NFL, signing with the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad, while his more prominen...

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • SI.COM

Chargers sign Eli Apple to practice squad after series of injuries at cornerback

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed Eli Apple to their practice squad after a wave of injuries at cornerback

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on Chargers' practice squad San Diego is signing Apple to a practice-squad deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Apple played for Miami last year, tallying 46 tackles (37 solo), including a half-sack, and one interception over 10 regular-season games. The veteran cornerback has also had stints with the Giants (twice), New Orleans (twice), Carolina and Cincinnati in his NFL career. Apple will begin his Chargers tenure on the practice squad, but he could be needed for game action as soon as Week 7 if Kristian Fulton (hamstring) and/or Deane Leonard (hamstring) -- both of whom were injured Sunday versus Denver -- are unable to suit up.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to free agency Apple recorded 46 tackles (37 solo), 0.5 sacks, nine pass breakups and one interception across 10 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2023.

Impact Apple started four games for Miami due to injuries ahead of him at cornerback, filling exactly the role the team expected of him while on a one-year deal. Heading into free agency, Apple no longer seems like a candidate for an actual starting role in the league, but he offers tangible value as an experienced depth option. The 28-year-old may not be one of the hottest names on the free agent market, but he should be able to resurface in at least a reserve role for the 2024 campaign.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Apple Intercepts Josh Allen in the End-Zone Miami Dolphins cornerback Eli Apple's first interception as a Dolphin comes via Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's end-zone delivery.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins season in the hands of backups like Eli Apple Eli Apple and a number of other Dolphins backups will be critical to Miami having a productive postseason

JANUARY 7, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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AUGUST 28, 2023

NFL training camp roundup: Packers-Bengals brawl; St. Brown shows off, more

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Stock Report (Practice 9): Igbinoghene Issued a Challenge Noah Igbinoghene and Eli Apple were two of the top performers in the Miami Dolphins’ scrimmage. Are they leading the cornerback battle?

AUGUST 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill quips about CB Eli Apple signing: 'Now I get to embarrass him every day' Eli Apple and Tyreek Hill had some long-standing beef, but now that they're Dolphins teammates, Hill said it's all water under the bridge. B...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • NFL.COM

CB Eli Apple: 'All love' with WR Tyreek Hill after signing with Dolphins Cornerback Eli Apple and wide receiver Tyreek Hill had beef, but now teammates on the Miami Dolphins, Apple said Sunday everything is copace...

JULY 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Chris Perkins: New Dolphins cornerback Eli Apple says 'it's all love' between him and Tyreek Hill New Dolphins CB Eli Apple was asked 23 questions Sunday, and five were directly or indirectly related to his previous dustup with Tyreek Hil...

JULY 30, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM