PATRICK LAIRD NEWS

Sticks with Tampa Laird signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Laird was elevated from Tampa Bay's practice squad for each of their two playoff matchups this season, but he was ultimately left inactive. The 28-year-old hasn't suited up since 2021, when he was with the Dolphins, appearing in six contests but just seeing one carry for four yards.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Lions Laird (coach's decision) is listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Detroit.

Impact Laird was elevated from the practice squad for the second game in a row Saturday. It appeared he could have a chance to suit up for the first time this season with No. 2 running back Chase Edmonds considered questionable to play with a toe injury; but, the latter running back was ulimately listed as active Sunday afternoon. As a result, Laird will be ruled a healthy scratch for the second straight contest, leaving Rachaad White, Edmonds and rookie Sean Tucker to once again fill out Tampa Bay's running back room Sunday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers-Eagles Live Game Updates: Bucs Inactives Released - Bucs Inactives: WR Rakim Jarrett, RB Patrick Laird, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, T Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolfor...

JANUARY 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Buccaneers-Eagles Live Game Updates: Bucs Inactives Released - Bucs Inactives: WR Rakim Jarrett, RB Patrick Laird, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, T Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolfor...

JANUARY 16 • KANSASCITY.COM

Buccaneers-Eagles Live Game Updates: Bucs Inactives Released - Bucs Inactives: WR Rakim Jarrett, RB Patrick Laird, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, T Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolfor...

JANUARY 16 • SACBEE.COM

Patrick Laird Hurdles Over Ravens Defender | Ravens vs. Bucs Highlights Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Patrick Laird hurdles over the Baltimore Ravens defense and rushes for a 21-yard gain.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Lands future deal Tampa Bay signed Laird to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Laird spent the entire 2022 campaign on Tampa Bay's practice squad. With his new contract, he'll have a chance to compete for a larger role during the upcoming offseason.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Bucs debut Laird rushed once for no gain and brought in his only target for one yard in the Buccaneers' 13-3 preseason loss to the Titans on Saturday night.

Impact Laird, who'd just signed with the Bucs on Monday, logged a total of 10 snaps from scrimmage and five additional on special teams. The fourth-year pro had last seen game action back in Week 13 of last season with the Dolphins, and he figures in as a long shot to make the final 53-man roster with the team's top four running back spots seemingly set.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins have many millions to spend, many decisions to make

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MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated to return from IR Laird (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports

Impact The running back has been on IR since Week 13 while dealing with an MCL injury. Laird now will be able to practice ahead of the conclusion of the 2021 season.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins place tailback Patrick Laird on injured reserve, opening up roster spot Dolphins placed tailback Patrick Laird on injured reserve, opening up a roster spot for the addition of one of three players who could be he...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Dolphins placed Laird (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Laird sustained an MCL sprain in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Giants and will be forced to miss at least three games by virtue of his placement on IR. Since the Dolphins have a Week 14 bye, the 26-year-old won't be eligible to return until the regular-season finale Jan. 9 against the Patriots.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins hit their bye week, and some aren't eager to stop

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DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to miss multiple weeks Laird was diagnosed with an MCL sprain Monday and is expected to miss multiple weeks, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

Impact Laird suffered the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Giants and was quickly ruled out after being examined in the medical tent. With the 26-year-old expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks, it's likely that he will be placed on injured reserve to open up a roster spot. Laird has played double-digit offensive snaps just twice this season, so his absence shouldn't impact the Dolphins' offensive rotations.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Cannon taken off field in ambulance after collision

San Francisco 49ers backup running back Trenton Cannon was taken off the field in an ambulance after a scary collision on the opening kickoff in a 30-23 loss at Seattle

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Streak continues: Tua, Dolphins hold off Giants, win 20-9

Tua Tagovailoa threw a pair of short touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins extended their winning streak to five games by topping the New York Giants 20-9 on Sunday

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out with knee injury Laird has been ruled out from Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Laird suffered the injury in the first quarter and walked off the field under his own power after being looked at by trainers. He then went into the medical tent and ultimately the locker room before being quickly ruled out. The severity of the injury is not clear at this point, but Laird's next chance to return will be Week 15 as the Dolphins have a Week 14 bye.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Laird - November 26 ' Press Conference RB Patrick Laird met with the media on November 26, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Two touches vs. Jets Laird recorded one carry for four yards and secured his only target for five yards during Sunday's win over the Jets.

Impact Laird was marginally involved on offense, though it's notable that his only target did come in the red zone. The presence of Duke Johnson, who was bumped up from the practice squad versus New York and handled four carries, further seemed to limit Laird's offensive opportunities.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Laird - November 4 ' Press Conference RB Patrick Laird met with the media on November 4, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Logs first catch of 2021 Laird secured his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 26-11 loss to the Bills.

Impact Laird jumped from the practice squad to the 53-man roster in time to make his season debut Sunday, with Malcolm Brown (hamstring) now on IR. Both Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed worked ahead of Laird, however, leaving him with only enough opportunity to handle eight offensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster Laird will make the jump from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Laird will be the third running back behind Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed since Malcolm Brown (quadriceps) hit IR earlier in the week. The 26-year-old will likely see a handful of snaps against a Bills defense that ranks sixth in DVOA so far this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Dolphins Laird was waived by the Dolphins on Tuesday.

Impact Laird appeared in 31 games for Miami over the past two seasons and totaled 75 carries for 140 yards while catching 33 passes for 272 yards and one total touchdown. Myles Gaskin, Malcolm Brown and Salvon Ahmed will open the 2021 campaign on the 53-man roster for the Dolphins.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Laird discusses the end of Training Camp ' Press Conference RB Patrick Laird met with the media following practice on August 27, 2021 to discuss the end of Training Camp presented by Baptist Health.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM