KHALID KAREEM NEWS

Elevated for Week 10 The Falcons elevated Kareem (undisclosed) from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact It's the first elevation to the active roster for Kareem this season, who signed with the Falcons' practice squad in late August. He spent most of the 2023 regular season on the Bears' practice squad but did play in Week 8 against the Chargers, during which he registered one solo tackle and one pass defense while playing 24 snaps on defense. Kareem will give the Falcons additional depth at linebacker for Sunday's game against New Orleans after JD Bertrand was ruled out due to a concussion.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Off IR Kareem (undisclosed) reached an injury settlement with the Bears on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The settlement gives Kareem a chance to play in 2024 if he lands with another team. The defensive end appeared in one game and on 24 defensive snaps for Chicago in 2023, recording one tackle and a pass defensed.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Doug Kramer and Khalid Kareem Back on Futures Deals Doug Kramer and Khalid Kareem spent much of 2023 on the Bears practice squad and will return on futures contracts.

JANUARY 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Let go by Chicago The Bears waived Kareem on Tuesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move corresponds with the Bears acquiring Montez Sweat from the Commanders on Tuesday in exchange for a second-round pick. Kareem had just been activated off the Bears' injured reserve on Oct. 28 and played Sunday night against the Chargers when he was on the field for 24 defensive snaps and registered a solo tackle. Kareem will have the chance to explore his next options should he clear waivers.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday The Bears activated Kareem (hip) from their injured reserve list Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kareem did not suit up for the first two games of the season before picking up a hip injury ahead of the Bears' Week 3 matchup against the Chiefs. He was placed on IR on Sept. 25 and is now set to make his 2023 debut Sunday against the Chargers. His last full season came in his rookie year in 2020 with the Bengals, when he registered 19 tackles including one sack in 16 games.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return Sunday Chicago designated Kareem (hip) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact Kareem was a full participant at practice Wednesday, signaling he's likely to be activated for Week 8. He's still waiting to make his 2023 debut, but he figures to fill a rotational role on the Bears' defensive line once he does.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Rule Out Eddie Jackson and Put Khalid Kareem on IR The Bears ruled out safety Eddie Jackson and placed edge rusher Khalid Kareem on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Bears Rule Out Eddie Jackson and Put Khalid Kareem on IR The Bears ruled out safety Eddie Jackson and placed edge rusher Khalid Kareem on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bears Rule Out Eddie Jackson and Put Khalid Kareem on IR The Bears ruled out safety Eddie Jackson and placed edge rusher Khalid Kareem on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Khalid Kareem sacks Peterman to seal win for Colts Indianapolis Colts defensive end Khalid Kareem records a sack against Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman on the game's final play.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Colts re-sign DE Khalid Kareem The Colts have brought another one of their players back by re-signing defensive end Khalid Kareem.

MARCH 27, 2023 • INDYSTAR.COM

Khalid Kareem: 2023 free agent signing View photos of Colts DE Khalid Kareem who re-signed with the team in free agency.

MARCH 27, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Colts Sign Veteran Defensive End Khalid Kareem From Bengals Practice Squad The veteran was drafted in 2020

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Colts sign DE Khalid Kareem from Bengals practice squad The Colts signed DE Khalid Kareem from the Bengals practice squad.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Ditches IR Cincinnati added Kareem (hamstring) from its injured reserve list to its active roster Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kareem had to miss the first five games of the season as he tended to a hamstring injury, but it now appears he could return as soon as Week 6 at New Orleans. As long as Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson remain healthy though, Kareem will be relegated to a rotational role.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR Kareem (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced Wednesday.

Impact Kareem was forced to miss the first four games of the season after starting the campaign on IR due to a hamstring injury he suffered during the team's second preseason contest. He'll have a 21-day period to be added to the active roster, but if he isn't, he'll revert back to IR for the remainder of the campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Kareem sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday's preseason loss to the Giants, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kareem came off the bench during Sunday's matchup and didn't record any counting stats prior to his departure. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to play during Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to practice Sunday Kareem (undisclosed) was activated off the active/PUP list Sunday and is cleared to practice, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kareem started training camp on the PUP list due to an undisclosed injury, but he appears to have moved past the issue and is ready to contribute during training camp. The 2020 fifth-round pick appeared in only seven games last season after playing in all 16 as a rookie. In his lone healthy campaign, Kareem totaled 19 tackles and one sack across 259 defensive snaps.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to PUP list Kareem (undisclosed) was moved to the Bengals' active/PUP list Saturday.

Impact Kareem can be reinstated from this list and practice at any point before the regular season, but he will first need to receive a corresponding medical clearance. The 24-year-old's status heading into training camp is unclear after he spent time rehabbing an undisclosed injury during Cincinnati's voluntary OTAs in June.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not participating fully Kareem (undisclosed) was working out on the rehab field during minicamp Tuesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kareem missed time due to a shoulder injury last season while also needing a stint in the concussion protocol, but he finished the campaign on the active roster. It's not currently known why Kareem wasn't a full practice participant, but once he is healthy he projects to provide depth along the Bengals defensive line.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol Kareem (concussion) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kareem has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol after sitting out last week's win over the Ravens. The little-used defensive end should be available Sunday against the Chiefs if called upon.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not facing Baltimore Kareem (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Kareem has made just five appearances this season, so his lack of involvement shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters. The defensive end has yet to play 30 percent or more of the defensive snaps on any game in 2021.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Week 16 The Bengals list Kareem (concussion) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact After entering the concussion protocol following the Bengals' Week 15 win over the Broncos, Kareem didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he must have taken enough of a step forward in his recovery Friday for the team to give him the questionable tag heading into the weekend. If he suits up Sunday, Kareem will likely fill a limited role in Cincinnati's defensive-end rotation.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE