KINDLE VILDOR NEWS

Zyon McCollum & Kindle Vildor on Standing Strong | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum & CB Kindle Vildor after Thursday's Week 7 practice.

OCTOBER 16 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Mac Jones' first pass of game results in INT by Kindle Vildor San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones' pass is intercepted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Kindle Vildor, giving the Bucs great field...

OCTOBER 12 • NFL.COM

Kindle Vildor Intercepts Mac Jones on the First Drive | 49ers vs Bucs Highlights CB Kindle Vildor grabs an INT against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.

OCTOBER 12 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Sterling Shepard & Kindle Vildor on Believing in the Scheme | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard & CB Kindle Vildor after Tuesday's Training Camp Practice.

AUGUST 5 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Gets one-year deal in Tampa Bay Vildor signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Vildor started two of his 17 regular-season appearances with Detroit in 2024, and he now figures to handle a similar key depth role at cornerback for Tampa Bay. The 2020 fifth-round pick also boasts the ability to work as a reliable contributor on special teams.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Two starts in 2024 Vildor finished the 2024 regular season with 16 tackles (10 solo) and three pass defenses across 17 games.

Impact Vildor signed a one-year, $1.29 million contract with the Lions in April of 2024 after spending the 2023 campaign with Detroit, Tennessee and Chicago. The 2020 fifth-round pick was a consistent contributor on special teams, but did start at outside corner for Week 12 and 13 and recorded six tackles (five solo) over that span. Vildor enters the 2025 offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and he'll look to join a team that can offer him more snaps with the first-team defense.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Turnovers and depleted defense contribute to top-seeded Lions' quick playoff exit

The Detroit Lions worked all season to earn the NFC's top seed and ensure they wouldn't have to play anywhere but Ford Field until the Super Bowl

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Vildor is starting in place of the injured Terrion Arnold (groin) against the Colts on Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Arnold put in a limited practice session Thursday and a full session Friday, but he is inactive Sunday anyway, giving Vildor the chance to start opposite Carlton Davis. Vildor has played on 68 defensive snaps in 10 games this season, recording five tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup, though he did start three games during Detroit's 2023 playoff run. The 2020 fifth-round pick of the Bears signed a one-year deal with the Lions in the offseason after spending time with Detroit, Tennessee and Philadelphia last season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Ricochet: 49ers Score 27 Unanswered to Win NFC Championship Brock Purdy overthrew a 51-yard pass to Aiyuk that caromed off Detroit cornerback Kindle Vildor’s face mask and Aiyuk somehow made an acroba...

JANUARY 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Exits game Sunday Vildor is questionable to return to Sunday's contest with the Bears due to cramping issues.

Impact Vildor started the season with Tennessee, where he appeared in two games before being let go in October. He then signed with the Lions on Tuesday, as the team is dealing with numerous injuries at the cornerback position. He logged three tackles during his Detroit debut before going down with cramps during the second half. His absence will leave the Lions' secondary extremely thin at cornerback, including starters Cameron Sutton and Jerry Jacobs along with Khalil Dorsey, as well as rookie safety Brian Branch, who has also spent time playing cornerback this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

I'm Ready to Get Things Started | Kindle Vildor Media Availability Titans CB Kindle Vildor addresses the media on Thursday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Chicago Bears 2023 Cap Casualties: CB Kindle Vildor Breaking down what the Chicago Bears should do with cornerback Kindle Vildor during the 2023 offseason.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ends season on injured reserve Vildor ended the season with 34 tackles and an interception over 11 games.

Impact Before being placed on injured reserve after Week 12, Vildor (ankle) was playing as Chicago's top slot cornerback. His tackle totals were very inconsistent, and he averaged three per game which included four games with zero or one tackle. He'll likely compete for a starting role during training camp. He's under contract with the team through the 2023 season.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears place cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor on season-ending injured reserve The Chicago Bears placed cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor on injured reserve Friday, ending their seasons.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bears place top CB Johnson on IR because of finger injury

The Chicago Bears shut down top cornerback Jaylon Johnson for the final three games, placing him on injured reserve because of a ring finger injury

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Heads to IR The Bears placed Vildor (ankle) on injured reserve Friday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

Impact Vildor was slated to miss a third consecutive game Saturday against the Bills due to an ankle injury, but he'll now be sidelined for the remainder of the 2022 campaign after landing on IR. He'll finish his third NFL season with 34 tackles, five pass defenses and one interception across 11 appearances. Jaylon Johnson (finger/ribs) was also placed on injured reserve Friday, paving the way for Jaylon Jones and Kyler Gordon to garner major roles in Chicago's secondary.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Buffalo Vildor (ankle) is listed as out for Saturday's game versus the Bills.

Impact Vildor will miss his third consecutive game as he works to recover from a lingering ankle injury. In his absence, Jaylon Jones should again be in line for a significant role (and even some fantasy IDP utility) in Week 16.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another session Vildor (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact For the second consecutive day, Vildor was listed on Chicago's injury report as a non-participant due to the ankle issue that's caused him to miss both of the two contests. If the 25-year-old is eventually unable to gain medical clearance prior to Saturday's matchup against Buffalo, then Jaylon Jones would be in line for additional snaps behind starters Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Philadelphia Vildor (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Eagles.

Impact With the benefit of a Week 14 bye, Vildor is poised to return from his absence in Week 13. He should reclaim his spot as Chicago's primary slot corner Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Vildor (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Philadelphia.

Impact After missing Chicago's loss versus Green Bay in Week 13 with an ankle injury, Vildor appears to be on track to play Sunday following a Week 14 bye. He would probably see most of his snaps in the slot across from Quez Watkins (shoulder) or Dallas Goedert (shoulder).

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Vildor (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Packers.

Impact Vildor will miss Week 13 despite logging a full practice Friday. His absence should lead to a heavy workload for Jaylon Johnson and Jaylon Jones, while Harrison Hand and Josh Blackwell may see increased opportunities.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Vildor (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Vildor practiced fully Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday, but he'll still carry a questionable tag ahead of Week 13. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see him suit up since he seems to be trending in the right direction.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Vildor (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Vildor sustained an ankle injury during Chicago's Week 9 loss to the Dolphins, ultimately causing him to miss last Sunday's matchup versus the Lions. However, the 24-year-old was able to log a full practice Friday, and he's now in line to return to his usual role as one of the team's rotational cornerbacks alongside Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Jones.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cornerback Kindle Vildor Among Numerous Bears Missing Practice The Bears had good health for weeks but injuries are starting to mount.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cornerback Kindle Vildor Among Numerous Bears Missing Practice The Bears had good health for weeks but injuries are starting to mount.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM