GENARD AVERY NEWS

Past foot injury Avery (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Avery missed the Indianapolis' Week 8 loss to the Texans due to a foot injury; however, Wednesday's full practice suggests that he's now moved past the issue. The Memphis product has only suited up for one game this season and is expected to continue serving as a depth piece on the Colts' defensive line as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Week 8 Avery (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Texans.

Impact Avery didn't practice at all this week due to a foot injury. He's played in only one game so far this season, logging two defensive snaps Week 5 against the Jaguars, so Avery's absence Sunday isn't likely to have much of an impact on the Colts' defensive game plan.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gets spot on main roster Avery was signed to the 53-man roster from the Colts' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Avery's move to the active roster comes as Indianapolis placed DeForest Buckner (ankle) on IR. The 29-year-old last suited up for the Buccaneers in 2002, where he appeared in nine contests, making five total tackles, including 1.0 sacks.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Colts place DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve; sign DE Genard Avery to 53-man roster from practice squad; make additional practice squad roster moves The Colts made the roster moves on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 17 • COLTS.COM

Back in the mix Avery (leg) recorded four tackles (three solo) during Saturday's preseason win versus the Cardinals.

Impact Not only has Avery managed to recover from the LCL and meniscus issues he'd been nursing since last August, but he was often in the middle of the action during Indianapolis' second preseason contest. It would not be shocking if he found his way onto the Colts' final 53-man roster for 2024.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper leg injury Avery missed practice Friday with an upper leg injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The 29-year-old missed all of last season after suffering a training camp knee injury that involved his LCL and meniscus, so any injury setback is a worry. He may miss Sunday's preseason game as a result.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Avery (knee) is practicing this week at Colts training camp, Sports Illustrated's Jake Arthur reports.

Impact The 29-year-old missed all of last season after suffering a knee injury that involved his LCL and meniscus during training camp. Avery is competing for a role off the edge for the Colts this summer. He has 8.5 career sacks but just four since the start of the 2019 campaign.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Colts re-sign DE Genard Avery The Colts signed Avery as a free agent a year ago, but he missed the 2023 season after being placed on season-ending injured reserve during...

MARCH 13 • COLTS.COM

James Boyd: Colts say they've placed DE Genard Avery on... - The Athletic Colts say they’ve placed DE Genard Avery on season-ending IR, waived injured WR Malik Turner and signed WR James Washington. Washington, 27,...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Colts DE Genard Avery (knee) out for season Indianapolis Colts defensive end Genard Avery will miss the 2023 season with a knee injury, multiple outlets reported Friday.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

James Boyd: I can confirm that Colts DE Genard Avery will... - The Athletic I can confirm that Colts DE Genard Avery will be placed on season-ending IR due to a knee injury, per a league source. ESPN’s Adam Schefter...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lands on IR Avery (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Scott Smith of Tampa Bay's official site reports.

Impact Avery suffered an injury to his abdomen in Week 14 and has been sidelined since. He'll now miss the rest of the regular season, but he could return in the postseason should the Buccaneers advance to the divisional round. Anthony Nelson should get all the snaps he can handle at outside linebacker in the absence of Avery.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Week 16 Avery (abdomen) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Avery will miss a second consecutive game Sunday as he continues to nurse an abdominal injury. With Carl Nassib (pectoral) also unavailable, K.J. Britt could be asked to step into secondary role at outside linebacker in Week 16.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Week 15 Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Avery (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Avery, along with fellow linebackers Carl Nassib (pectoral), Cam Gill (foot) and Shaquil Barrett (Achilles), will be unavailable for this weekend's matchup versus Cincinnati. With Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (hip) also listed as questionable for the contest, Anthony Nelson and K.J. Britt are both in line to receive additional snaps Sunday.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Buccaneers signed Avery to their 53-man roster, Scott Smith of the team's official website reports.

Impact Avery arrived in Tampa Bay during the latter portion of August but ultimately failed to make it through final roster cuts. He subsequently landed on its practice squad but actually suited up for the season opening victory over Dallas, seeing 16 special teams snaps. He then reverted back to the practice unit until getting called up again Tuesday. He'll likely see a primary special teams role in the Bucs' Week 6 matchup with Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs Promote OLB Genard Avery to Active Roster Former Eagles linebacker Genard Avery was signed off the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Tuesday and former Steelers linebacker Ulyse...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Surprise cuts: Steelers release rookie QB Chris Oladokun, veteran LB Genard Avery Seventh-round picks generally don’t garner much attention in the NFL draft, but that wasn’t the case with Chris Oladokun. Not only was he th...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Steelers Cut Genard Avery, Four Others The Pittsburgh Steelers make two surprising releases.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Steelers Cut Genard Avery, Four Others The Pittsburgh Steelers make two surprising releases.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Steelers Cut Genard Avery, Four Others The Pittsburgh Steelers make two surprising releases.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Leaves practice early Avery suffered a groin injury in practice Monday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Avery joined the Steelers on a one-year deal in March after spending the previous three seasons in Philadelphia. He's currently expected to provide depth to the Steelers' linebacker corps, and he should return to that role once healthy.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 29, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

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MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Steelers Signing LB Genard Avery The Pittsburgh Steelers add a pass-rushing linebacker.

MARCH 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Expected to sign with Pittsburgh Avery is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Steelers on Monday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Avery appeared in 16 games for the Eagles last season, totaling 43 tackles and one sack. The 2018 fifth-round pick figures to compete for a depth role amongst Pittsburgh's linebacker corps.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE