Impact McKinley's time in New York comes to a close as the team activates Haason Reddick to the active roster. The veteran defensive lineman will try to latch on in a depth capacity elsewhere in the league.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
TAKK MCKINLEY #93 - DEFENSIVE LINEMAN - NEW YORK JETS
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0.5 SCK
9 TCKL
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Released by New York The Jets released McKinley on Saturday.
Jeff Ulbrich, Jets Just Saved Takk McKinley's Career The former first-round pick used the last connection he had to earn a roster spot in 2024.
AUGUST 25 • KANSASCITY.COM
Takk McKinley Never Quit, Now on Doorstep of Jets Roster The former first-round pick is close to making his first 53-man roster since 2022.
AUGUST 25 • SACBEE.COM
Highlight | Takk McKinley Sacks Tommy DeVito for Second Time Jets defensive end Takk McKinley sacks the Giants QB for a second time and celebrates with a break dance.
AUGUST 25 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Highlight | Takk McKinley Sacks Tommy DeVito and Mimics Shawne Merriman's 'Light Out' Celebration Watch Jets defensive lineman Takk McKinley sack Giants QB Tommy DeVito before mimicking Shawne Merriman's 'Light Out' celebration after the...
AUGUST 25 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Jets, Robert Saleh Impressed With Takk McKinley The former first-round pick has made the most of his chances with New York to this point.
AUGUST 23 • SACBEE.COM
Jets sign defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley after he had a tryout in minicamp
The New York Jets signed defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley after he had a tryout with the team during its two-day minicampJUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inks one-year deal with Dallas McKinley agreed to a one-year deal with Dallas on Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact McKinley was cut by the Rams in mid-October and signed a practice-squad deal with Dallas a month later. He didn't make any appearances for the Cowboys down the stretch, but he appears to have made enough of an impression in practices to get a chance to compete for a roster spot in 2023. The 2017 first-round pick recorded 16.5 sacks over his first three seasons in Atlanta, but he has just 3.5 across the past three campaigns.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Cowboys' practice squad McKinley was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.
Impact After being cut by the Rams on Oct. 18, McKinley will get another shot this season, joining Dallas on Wednesday. The linebacker appeared in four games with Los Angeles earlier this season, recording one tackle while playing 16 total defensive snaps.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rams see McKinley as gamble worth taking to boost pass rush
The Los Angeles Rams signed edge rusher Takkarist McKinley off the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans earlier this week, looking for an experienced option after Leonard Floyd a...SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams Poach Recently-Signed Practice Squad Member Takkarist McKinley, a first-round pick in 2017, spent just five days with the Titans. Tackle Christian DiLauro returns to where he spent mos...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Catches on with Rams The Rams signed McKinley off Tennessee's practice squad Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact McKinley appeared in 11 games for the Browns last year before tearing his Achilles in December. After returning to full strength, he worked out for a few teams this offseason but could only garner a practice-squad deal from the Titans. However, the former first-round pick will now get an opportunity to carve out a reserve role with the defending champions.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DL Takkarist McKinley Listed As Free Agent Detroit Lions Should Target Injuries have hampered EDGE rusher Takkarist McKinley the past two NFL seasons.
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Moves to injured reserve McKinley (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact McKinley suffered a torn left Achilles during Monday's win over the Raiders, so it was only a matter of time before he landed on injured reserve. The 26-year-old's recovery could carry over into the 2022 campaign.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Achilles tear confirmed McKinley has suffered a torn left Achilles and is out for the season, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
Impact McKinley will no doubt be officially placed on IR in the near future and undergo surgery to address his injury. The timing of McKinley's Achilles tear is brutal, and there's no guarantee he'll be ready for either offseason activities or the start of the 2022 season. He wraps up the 2021 campaign with 18 tackles (10 solo), 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble across 11 appearances.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Torn Achilles feared The Browns fear McKinley has suffered a torn Achilles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact McKinley had to be carted off the field during Monday's loss to the Raiders, and he will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the full extent of his injury. If the pass rusher is confirmed to have suffered a torn Achilles, he will be ruled out for the remainder of the season and turn his attention toward a long recovery process. Based on the timing, such an injury could put McKinley in jeopardy of missing the start of the 2022 campaign.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carted off field McKinley was carted off the field in Monday's matchup with the Browns after suffering an apparent ankle injury and is considered questionable to return.
Impact McKinley's questionable tag is certianly optimistic, as he was seemingly unable to put any weight on his injured leg. Joe Jackson and Porter Gustin figure to see increased snaps if he is indeed unable to return.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated off COVID list McKinley (undisclosed) has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact McKinley was one of eight Browns' players to land on the COVID list earlier int he week, but he has since been able to clear the league's protocols. He will be available to take on his usual role on Monday versus the Raiders.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on COVID-19 list McKinley was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
Impact McKinley was one of eight Browns players to test positive for COVID on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. His potential absence would leave Cleveland missing a key piece in its defensive line rotations Saturday against the Raiders. It would also likely lead to extra opportunity for Tommy Togiai and Sheldon Day.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takkarist McKinley's relentless pursuit pays off on red-zone strip-sack of Tyler Huntley Cleveland Browns defensive end Takkarist McKinley comes from behind to strip-sack Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley in the red zone...
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Returns in full McKinley (groin) participated fully in Wednesday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact McKinley has missed three out of the last four weeks due to the issue but seems to be over it now. It sounds like he'll be good to go Sunday night against Baltimore.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Detroit McKinley (groin) is listed as inactive Week 11 against the Lions.
Impact After playing only 11 snaps Week 9 against Cincinnati, McKinley will now miss his second consecutive week. He did upgrade to a limited practice participant throughout the past week, however, so it seems he's trending in the right direction as far as returning for Cleveland's next game against Baltimore.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to play Sunday McKinley (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact McKinley logged three straight limited practices this week and will be a true game-time decision for Sunday's game. it's worth noting that he's yet to play more than 60 percent of the defensive snaps in any game this season and only has 13 tackles with 1.5 sacks this season, so his absence might not affect Cleveland's defensive plans a great deal even if that means losing a bit of depth on the defensive line.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Practices limited Wednesday McKinley (groin) was listed as a limited participant for the Browns' practice Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact McKinley has missed two consecutive games for Cleveland dealing with his groin injury. The defensive end's depth role was taken over by Joe Jackson and Ifeadi Odenigbo in Week 10. Expect Jackson and Odenigbo to see increased roles once again in Week 11, unless McKinley is able to log at least one full practice before this weekend.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
