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Buster Skrine: Retires from NFL
Skrine announced Tuesday that he has retired from the NFL, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
After 11 seasons in the NFL, Skrine will retire. He'll finish his career with 590 tackles, 10 interceptions, six forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 3.5 sacks over 158 games.
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Titans' Buster Skrine: Remains with Titans
Skrine signed a contract with the Titans on Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Skrine signed with Tennessee in November and appeared in six games for the Titans. The 32-year-old logged 17 tackles (11 solo), an interception and three pass defenses during that time, and he'll compete for a depth role ahead of the 2022 campaign.
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Titans' Buster Skrine: Exits COVID-19 list
Skrine (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, according to Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site.
The outside linebacker entered the COVID-19 protocols Dec. 27 but has exited them quickly, meaning he should be available for Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins. Skrine has seen the field more often in recent weeks and has played at least 98 percent of the defensive snaps in each of his last three appearances.
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Titans' Buster Skrine: Lands on COVID list
Skrine (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. The designation came as a result of a positive test, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Skrine joined the Titans on Nov. 23 and has been a consistent presence in the secondary, having played no less than 98 percent of the defensive snaps in any of their last three contests. He'll try to clear protocols in time for Sunday, when Tennessee hosts the Dolphins.
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Titans' Buster Skrine: Signed by Titans
Skrine was signed to the Titans' active roster Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
The cornerback was cut by the 49ers on Oct. 11 prior to being signed by the Titans on Tuesday. After playing in 12 games for the Bears last season, recording 66 tackles and three pass deflections, Skrine has only played three snaps on special teams this season. He will provide depth in the Tennessee secondary.
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Buster Skrine: Let go by 49ers
Skrine was cut from the practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Skrine had only been with the 49ers for a couple of weeks. The 11-year vet was active Week 4, but he only played three special-teams snaps. Skrine was a regular in the Bears' defense the last two seasons and now will look to potentially continue his career elsewhere. In a corresponding move, San Francisco activated cornerback Davontae Harris from IR.
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49ers' Buster Skrine: Inks deal with 49ers
Skrine signed with the 49ers on Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Injuries are stacking up in the 49ers' secondary. Jason Verrett tore his ACL in Week 1. K'Waun Williams (calf) is expected to miss a few weeks. And Josh Norman is dealing with a lung contusion. Skrine, 32, averaged 46.3 defensive snaps across 12 games for the Bears last season, so he'll add dependable depth while the Niners heal.
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Buster Skrine: Let go by Bears
Skrine (concussion) has been released by the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Skrine was entering the final year of his contract with Chicago, but it ultimately has opted to go in a different direction. He recorded 112 tackles (89 solo) and three passes defensed during his two-year stint with the team. Besides the Bears, the 31-year-old has spent time with the Browns and Jets during his time in the league. He now will look for a new opportunity.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Won't face Saints
Skrine (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Saints.
Skrine still has yet to resume practicing or playing since suffering a concussion Week 13, and he'll be unavailable for Chicago's first postseason matchup. If the Bears win Sunday and make it to the NFC divisional round, it's possible that Skrine could progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol and become available.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Still not practicing
Skrine (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Skrine was concussed in Week 16 and hasn't been able to practice or play since. He'll need to pass the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's wild-card round game against the Saints in order to suit up.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Solid tackle total in 2020
Skrine missed the last three games of the regular season with a concussion, ending the year with 66 tackles and a forced fumble.
Skrine has not been a great cover corner during his career, but, since opposing offenses tend to pick on him, he often posts high tackle totals, making him a solid weekly IDP option, and he should continue to be reliable in 2021.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-9, 187 lbs |
| Birthplace: Decatur, GA |
| Age: 34 |
| School: Tennessee-Chattanooga |
| Experience: 12 |