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Released by Atlanta The Falcons released Vaughters on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Vaughters made 10 appearances during his first season with Atlanta and registered eight tackles and one sack. He'll look to join his third team in as many years after beginning his career with Chicago as an undrafted free agent.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons release RB Mike Davis after disappointing season

After a disappointing season with his hometown team, running back Mike Davis has been released by the Atlanta Falcons

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from COVID list Vaughters was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Vaughters has been a steady contributor as a rotational player in the Falcons' linebacker unit. Now healthy, he should return to that role in Week 18 against the Saints.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bills have their swagger back in preparing to host Falcons

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DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on COVID-19 list Vaughters (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and tested positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Vaughters has been a steady contributor as a rotational player in the Falcons' linebacker unit. With Brandon Copeland also going on the COVID list, the Falcons' linebacker depth could be tested, if both miss Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Fowler practices, status for game at Dallas unclear

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. has returned to practice

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Video: Falcons' James Vaughters dedicates his play Falcons defender thinks of his grandfathers in the military after the win over the Saints.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • AJC.COM

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Bears re-sign exclusive rights free agent OL Alex Bars

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MARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All clear Wednesday Vaughters (knee) was absent from Wednesday's injury report, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Vaughters missed last week's matchup with the Texans due to the knee injury but he appears on track for a return. Vaughters has only accumulated 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks in his limited role with the defense this season, so even though he's healthy, his addition to the lineup won't affect things much from an IDP perspective.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Week 14 Vaughters (knee) will remain sidelined for Sunday's tilt agianst the Texans, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact No surprise here, as Vaughters was a non-participant at practice all week. His absence is again not expected to impact the Bears' defense, as he has played sparingly this season. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 15 versus the Vikings.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle

The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable for Sunday's game Vaughters (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Vaughters has played sparingly on defense this season, but he's generated 19 tackles (13 solo) and 1.5 sacks through 11 games. He'll aim to return next week for a home game against the Texans.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears OLB James Vaughters downgraded to out vs. Lions Bears OLB James Vaughters, who was listed as questionable with a knee injury, has been downgraded to out vs. Lions.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable with knee injury Vaughters (knee) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Vaughters was a full participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting this injury likely occurred recently. He routinely plays a handful of snaps on defense while also contributing on special teams for Chicago.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots sign seven practice squad players to future/reserve contracts

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JANUARY 26, 2016

Packers release WR Myles White, announce practice squad

The Green Bay Packers announced multiple roster moves on Monday, including the release of wide receiver Myles White.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Packers make final cuts, finalize 53-man roster

Among the Packers' most surprising cuts on Saturday was receiver and former Wisconsin Badger Jared Abbrederis.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

Packers' final 53-man roster prediction

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Packers TE Kennard Backman doubles as team barber

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AUGUST 28, 2015