Falcons sign LB Nick Kwiatkoski, add WR Geronimo Allison
The Atlanta Falcons have signed inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski to a one-year contractMAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GERONIMO ALLISON
Signs with Atlanta Allison signed with the Falcons on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Impact Allison heads to Atlanta coming off of a disappointing tenure with the Lions over the past two seasons. The 6-foot-3 wide receiver did not register a single reception while seeing just two targets over three games this past season after opting out of the 2020 campaign due to COVID concerns. Allison now joins an influx of receiver talent for Atlanta and likely will compete with fellow veterans Damiere Byrd and KhaDarel Hodge for a depth role heading into the 2022 season.
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Restored to Lions' practice squad Allison was restored to the Lions' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact The wide receiver was placed on the COVID-19 list Dec. 29, remaining away from the team for just over a week. Allison appeared in three games early in the season for the Lions, failing to reel in either of his targets for catches.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on COVID list Allison (undisclosed) was placed on the Lions' practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact Allison signed with Detroit's practice squad in mid-November after being waived from the active roster. He'll now be unavailable until he clears the health and safety protocols.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signed to practice squad Allison re-signed with the Lions' practice squad Thursday.
Impact Allison has played in three games with Detroit this season, but hasn't caught a pass across two targets. In his four-year stint with the Packers prior to the Lions (2016-2019), Allison recorded 1,045 yards in 46 games. The 27-year-old was waived by the Lions on Tuesday after his two weeks of practice-squad eligibility was up, and is likely to be promoted to the active roster before the end of the season.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Detroit Allison was waived by the Lions on Tuesday.
Impact Allison appeared in just three contests for the Lions this season. He didn't record a catch on two targets while playing 46 total offensive snaps.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive for Week 8 Allison (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.
Impact Allison was active for the Lions last two contests, but he failed to record a catch on just two targets. KhaDarel Hodge will likely continue to operate as Detroit's No. 3 wideout behind Kalif Raymond and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets two targets Allison was targeted twice but did not record a catch during Sunday's 28-19 loss to the Rams.
Impact In his second game of the season, Allison shared the No. 3 role at wide receiver with KhaDarel Hodge while Kalif Raymond and Amon-Ra St. Brown clearly ran as the top dogs. However, it will probably take a lot more for Allison to become a worthwhile fantasy contributor with Jared Goff after he failed to do so with Aaron Rodgers from 2016 to 2019.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions looking to give veteran receiver Geronimo Allison more snaps on offense In talking with several of Detroit's coaches throughout the week, one guy in line for expanded playing time is Allison.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Inked to active roster The Lions signed Allison to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Allison handled 12 offensive snaps (20 percent) and 15 special-teams snaps (60 percent) during Week 6's loss to the Bengals, though he wasn't targeted in the contest. With Quintez Cephus (collarbone) out for the season and Tyrell Williams (concussion) still not back from IR, Allison now looks set to play a similar depth role versus the Rams in Week 7.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice squad Allison reverted to Detroit's practice squad on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Allison made it onto the field for 13 snaps on offense but wasn't targeted in the contest. He also logged 15 snaps on special teams. Allison's appearance in Week 6 marked his first game action of the 2021 season.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Return to Motown in store Allison was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.
Impact Saturday's designation marks Allison's second stint with the Lions, though he technically never played a game with them after opting out of the 2020 season. With the Lions decimated at wide receiver with both Tyrell Williams (concussion) and Quintez Cephus (collarbone) on injured reserve, Allison already represents the most veteran pass catcher among a depth chart that includes likely starters Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond. It's possible the longtime Packers wide receiver could push KhaDarel Hodge for work as the No. 3 wideout this week against the Bengals.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Released by Detroit The Lions released Allison on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact After opting out of the 2020 campaign due to COVID-19 concerns, Allison wasn't guaranteed a spot on the initial 53-man roster this season. It was reported early in training camp that his chances of making the roster relied heavily on his ability to contribute on special teams. Despite his struggles on special teams, Allison could garner interest from teams looking for help at wideout. Before joining Detroit, he racked up 1,045 yards and six touchdowns over four years with Green Bay.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 2, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Uncertain to earn roster spot Allison's chances of making the roster likely will depend on his ability to contribute on special teams, Nick Baumgardner and Chris Burke of the Athletic report.
Impact After opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, Allison is competing with a totally different group of receivers in Detroit compared to the one that was headlined by Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones last year. However, nothing has changed in the sense that Allison is a long shot to reemerge as a significant fantasy contributor. In fact, with Baumgardner and Burke noting that Victor Bolden and Kalif Raymond could be competing for the Lions' last roster spot at wide receiver, Allison is not guaranteed to even log offensive snaps for Detroit in 2020. However, Allison's saving grace could be on kickoff and punt coverage, which is how Allison fit in on special teams during spring practices.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Geronimo Allison Reportedly Opts Out of Lions' 2020 Season Amid COVID-19 Detroit Lions wide receiver Geronimo Allison is opting out of the NFL 's 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ESPN's Adam Sc...
AUGUST 2, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list
The Detroit Lions put wide receiver Geronimo Allison on the reserve/opt-out listAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play in 2020 Allison opted out of the 2020 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Allison flashed occasionally in four seasons in Green Bay, but he only surpassed 300 yards in one of them, combined for six touchdowns and had 89 catches in 46 games. He was set to vie with Marvin Hall and rookie Quintez Cephus for slotting near the bottom of the regular-season roster, so Allison's decision likely makes the Lions' own roster decisions easier for the upcoming campaign.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Lions reach deal with WR Geronimo Allison ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with wide receiver Geronimo Allison.
MARCH 30, 2020 • HJNEWS.COM
Lions reach deal with WR Geronimo Allison ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with wide receiver Geronimo Allison.
MARCH 30, 2020 • GODANRIVER.COM
WR Geronimo Allison agrees to terms with Lions Geronimo Allison What the Lions are getting in their new WR
MARCH 29, 2020 • SENEGAL-ACTU.COM
Lions reach deal with WR Geronimo Allison ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with wide receiver Geronimo Allison.
MARCH 29, 2020 • QCONLINE.COM
Detroit Lions add veteran depth receiver Geronimo Allison The Detroit Lions added some wide receiver depth from their NFC North rival Green Bay Packers. It's a low-risk signing that has the potenti...
MARCH 29, 2020 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
