DECEMBER 20, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
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Riley in concussion protocol but Jets believe he can play soon Elijah Riley suffered what appeared to be a very serious injury in Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins, but the Jets are optimistic that he will p...
Enters concussion protocols Riley is in concussion protocols, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Riley left the field on a backboard Sunday against the Dolphins. It was reported after the game that he checked out fine and had full motion of his extremities. However, it appears he did suffer a concussion and will now have to clear protocols before he can return to the field.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 15
NFL Today, Week 15DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos QB Bridgewater in hospital with head injury
Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was taken to a hospital for a head injury after he was carted off the field in the third quarter of Denver’s 15-10 loss to the Cincinnati Beng...DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avoids significant injury Riley (neck) checked out fine after the Jets' loss to the Dolphins on Sunday according to head coach Robert Saleh, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Riley was taken off the field Sunday on a backboard after suffering a neck injury. He will be able to travel back from Miami with the team. Although his status moving forward is unknown, Riley seems to have avoided a serious injury.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins extend winning streak to 6, rally past Jets 31-24
The Miami Dolphins have pushed their winning streak to six gamesDECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets' Elijah Riley carted off field vs. Dolphins with neck injury Early in the third quarter, Riley was injured while attempting to tackle Dolphins running back Duke Johnson when he collided with a teammate...
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Won't return Sunday Riley (neck) is out Sunday against the Dolphins.
Impact Riley was taken off the field on a backboard and did raise his right arm as he was carried off the field. His exit is a blow to the Jets' secondary, as he's their starting free safety. With Riley out of the picture for the remainder of the game, Sharrod Neasman should see a large uptick in work.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Broncos' Bridgewater taken off on stretcher
Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was strapped down on a body board and carted off the field in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on SundayDECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Career-high tackle total in Week 14 Riley had 10 tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 30-9 loss to the Saints.
Impact Riley has performed well in recent weeks as New York's starting free safety following Marcus Maye's season-ending Achilles injury. He has 28 tackles and a sack over the past four games. Riley compiled double-digit tackles in a game for the first time in his career in this one.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elijah Riley: We Have to Limit Our Mistakes Jets Defensive Back Speaks with Team Reporter Ethan Greenberg Following the Eagles Game
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Elijah Riley draws motivation from death of close friend, Army teammate The death of an Army teammate and friend still motivates Jets S Elijah Riley.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Jets' Riley a sudden starter motivated by loss of Army buddy
Elijah Riley’s journey back home and through the NFL began with one of the saddest moments of his lifeDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets S Elijah Riley: Hometown Fan, Army Product, Competitor and Now Starter HC Robert Saleh: 'He's Doing a Heck of a Job ... I'm Really Excited to See Him Develop'
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Elijah Riley: It's a Dream Come True to Be Playing and Contributing for My Hometown Team Jets Safety Talks About His Journey to
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Jets' Wilson needs to find second-half groove in first half
Zach Wilson was back for the New York Jets and so were the up-and-down moments of a rookie quarterback shaking off some rustNOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LI's Elijah Riley has impressed Jets' coach Saleh Robert Saleh said Elijah Riley has been "a ball magnet" in practice since the Jets signed him. The Port Jefferson product could be carving o...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Port Jeff's Riley has impressed Jets' defensive coaches Elijah Riley didn’t need much time to make a good impression on Jets coaches. The Jets signed the Port Jefferson product and former Newfield...
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Jets place S Maye and TE Kroft on IR, WR Mims on COVID list
The New York Jets placed safety Marcus Maye and tight end Tyler Kroft on injured reserve and wide receiver Denzel Mims on the COVID-19 listNOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets Sign S Elijah Riley, Place S Marcus Maye & TE Tyler Kroft on Injured Reserve Army Product Played in 5 Games for Eagles Last Season
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Signed off practice squad The Jets signed Riley off the Eagles' practice squad Tuesday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Impact Riley appeared in one game with the Eagles this season, but he exclusively played on special teams. Now, with Marcus Maye (Achilles) having been shut down for the season, the Jets are simply in need of increased depth in the secondary.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles elevate S Elijah Riley, TE Richard Rodgers from the practice squad for Sunday's game vs. Raiders The two players will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Elijah Riley steps up to pick off Joshua Dobb's pass in traffic Philadelphia Eagles safety Elijah Riley intercepts a pass from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • NFL.COM
Eagles promote DB Elijah Riley from the practice squad; sign S Blake Countess to the practice squad The Eagles also placed safety Rodney McLeod on Injured Reserve.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
McLeod and Eagles teammates ride bus, encourage voters
Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod and several of his teammates rode on a double-decker bus and encouraged people to vote as they traveled throughout the city on TuesdayNOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
