JONATHAN BULLARD NEWS

Vikings release defensive end Kenny Willekes, sign veteran Jonathan Bullard Bullard, 28, reunites with two Vikings assistant coaches from his past. He's played with five teams over his seven-season career.

JUNE 3, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Signs with Vikings Bullard signed a contract with Minnesota on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Bullard, who will join his fourth team in as many years, was limited to nine games last season, recording 21 tackles and one pass defended with Atlanta. The 28-year-old should help provide additional depth on Minnesota's defensive line, should he make the team's final roster heading into this coming season.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

The NFL's suspension of wide receiver Calvin Ridley for at least the 2022 season for betting on games last season makes the position an area of increased emphasis for the Atlanta F...

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated by Falcons The Falcons activated Bullard (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Bullard spent two weeks on the reserve/COVID-19 list and was forced to miss the final two games of the regular season. However, he's now healthy heading into the offseason after he totaled 21 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defense across nine appearances during the 2021 campaign.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 list Bullard (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Due to being vaccinated, Bullard still has a chance to suit up Sunday. However, if he is unable to clear protocols in time, then Mike Pennel would likely garner an increased role during the Falcons' Week 17 meeting with the Bills.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clears injury report Friday Bullard (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Bullard will be available for the first time since Week 11. On the season, the 27-year-old defensive end has recorded 18 tackles and one pass deflection across eight appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Home, not sweet home: Falcons keep losing in A-T-L

Home is not-so sweet for the Atlanta Falcons

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Sunday Bullard (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Bullard will be sidelined for the second consecutive contest due to an ankle injury. Mike Pennel should have an increased role in the defensive line rotation for the Falcons.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 12 Bullard (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Impact Bullard injured his ankle in the Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Patriots. His upcoming absence does not come as a surprise since he was sidelined at practice all week. Mike Pennel and John Cominsky figure to be in line for increased snaps at defensive end as a result.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Bullard is questionable to return to Thursday's game against New England with a knee injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Bullard suffered the injury late in the fourth quarter, so it's likely that he won't return to Thursday's game. He recorded five tackles prior to his exit. Though severity of the injury is not known, Bullard will have 10 days to rest his knee prior to a Week 12 matchup against Jacksonville.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injured list Bullard (concussion) wasn't listed on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bullard suffered a concussion during the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Cowboys. The defensive end was replaced by Mike Pennel in Sunday's contest. Now that he's off the injury report, the Falcons' starting defensive end should see plenty of playing time Thursday against the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Dallas Bullard (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

Impact With Bullard sidelined, Mike Pennel will likely get the start at defensive end. Bullard will have a short turnaround as he attempts to work his way back from the concussion before Atlanta's Week 11 matchup with the Patriots on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons activate OLB Fowler, place Means on injured reserve

Outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. has been activated to the Atlanta Falcons active roster from injured reserve

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful for Sunday Bullard (concussion) is listed as doubtful for the Falcons' Week 10 contest against the Cowboys.

Impact Bullard has been an integral part of the Falcons' defensive-line rotation all season, although it seems that the defensive end is going to miss his second consecutive game. Expect Mike Pennel and John Cominsky to step into larger roles Sunday against the Cowboys if Bullard can't suit up.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys seek bounce-back victory as rolling Falcons visit

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a loss that ended a six-game winning streak as Atlanta visits coming off three wins in four games

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith's Falcons winning close games, reach .500 at midpoint

The Atlanta Falcons are finding a way to win in 2021

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Week 9 Bullard (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash with the Saints.

Impact After being a non-participant in practice earlier in the week, Bullard returned Friday to log a full workload. However, that was apparently not enough to get him cleared from concussion protocol. He will now set his sights on a potential Week 10 return versus the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' injury report: Bullard out for Saints' game FLOWERY BRANCH -- Defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard, who’s played in all seven games and made three starts this season, was declared out of...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • AJC.COM

Misses practice Thursday Bullard (concussion) missed practice Thursday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Bullard remains in concussion protocol after missing his second straight practice. He's been an integral part of the Falcons' defensive-line rotation, mostly playing between 35 and 50 percent of the defensive snaps. If Bullard doesn't clear protocols in time for Sunday's game against the Saints, Mike Pennel and John Cominsky will likely step into bigger roles.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' injury report: Bullard out with concussion Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (concussion) and wide receiver Calvin Ridley (personal matter) did not practice on Wednesday, acco...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • AJC.COM

Returns from COVID list The Seahawks activated Bullard (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, according to the league's official transaction report.

Impact Bullard, who notched eight tackles in six appearances with Seattle in 2020, was initially placed on the COVID-19 list Jan. 9. He's set to hit free agency this offseason.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carroll wants Seahawks to recommit to identity moving ahead

The way this season finished for the Seattle Seahawks with their 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the opening round of the playoffs only reinforced the core principles of how...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seahawks place DE Jonathan Bullard on Reserve/COVID-19 list The Seattle Seahawks have placed defensive end Jonathan Bullard on the Reserve/COVID-19 list the morning of the wild-card playoff game.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

On COVID list Bullard was placed on the Seahawks' reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday.

Impact While it is unclear whether Bullard has contracted the virus, the 27-year-old is now listed on the Seahawks' COVID list and will miss Saturday's game against the Rams. After spending some time with Arizona's practice squad, the defensive end joined Seattle and has recorded eight tackles (two solo) throughout the 2020 season.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Place DE Jonathan Bullard On Reserve/COVID-19 List; Elevate Cedrick Lattimore From Practice Squad The Seahawks placed defensive end Jonathan Bullard on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Saturday’s Wild Card game.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM