Linebacker Jerome Baker is questionable for Monday’s game against the Tennessee Titans and is considered week-to-week after suffering a knee injury against the Washington Commanders. Duke Riley stepped in for Baker but Channing Tindall and David Long Jr. are the only other healthy linebackers on the active roster
ESPN’s Mike Reiss is reporting that the Miami Dolphins are adding depth to the 53-man unit, signing Calvin Munson off New England’s practice squad. This would mark Munson’s third stint with the Dolphins — and the second time he joined via the Patriots’ practice squad.
The Pats elevated Munson for three games this season. He recorded one tackle over 11 defensive snaps and 25 on special teams. Since 2018, Munson has spent his career bouncing between New England and Miami, both on the teams’ active rosters and practice squad.
Munson, 28, has made seven starts in 46 career game appearances, including two with the Dolphins in 2019. He fills a void created by fellow Miami linebacker Jerome Baker landing on injured reserve Saturday.
With the Patriots, Munson made 10 total tackles in 10 games. His departure creates a second open spot on the team’s practice squad, after the Pats released kicker Matthew Wright on Friday.
He has two career sacks and one forced fumble, all coming as a rookie in 2017. The former San Diego State linebacker has appeared in 45 games, including three in 2023.
Munson, 28, joined the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft. He signed with New England’s practice squad for the first time on Oct. 8, 2018. Miami signed him off the practice squad roughly a year later, Dec. 18, 2019.
On Oct. 27, 2021, the Patriots signed Munson from Miami’s practice squad. He was waved on Dec. 14 — the Dolphins claimed him one day later. On Aug. 29, 2022, Munson was placed on injured reserve. He was released by Miami on Oct
Munson returned to New England’s practice squad on Oct. 12, 2022. He signed a reserve/future contract in January, but was waived on Aug. 29, 2023, and was brought back to the team’s practice squad.
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