Bradberry was released by the Eagles on Thursday.
Bradberry missed the entirety of the 2024 season due to a lower-leg injury, but the announcement of his release wasn't accompanied by an injury designation on the NFL's official transaction wire, suggesting that the 31-year-old is presumably healthy ahead of OTAs. The 2016 second-rounder should at minimum be a coveted depth piece for another team given his ability to play multiple positions in the secondary. When he last saw regular-season action, Bradberry recorded 54 tackles and a pick in 16 contests with the Eagles in 2023.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Set to be released
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Philadelphia plans to release Bradberry (lower leg) when the new league year starts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Bradberry was placed on the Eagles' injured reserve list with a lower-leg injury prior to the start of the 2024 regular season, and he was unable to contribute to their championship campaign. After Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean proved more than capable in the defensive backfield during their rookie seasons, Philadelphia is opting to move on from the veteran. Bradberry will turn 32 in August.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Placed on injured reserve
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Bradberry (lower leg) was placed on the Eagles' injured reserve Thursday.
Bradberry sustained the injury during Wednesday's practice, and the initial timeline for his return is 6-to-8 weeks. The 2016 second-round pick will be forced to sit for the first four games of the regular season, and with the Eagles on a bye for Week 5, the earliest he could return would be for Week 6 against the Browns on Oct. 13. When he returns, Bradberry is expected to be utilized in multiple positions across the Eagles' secondary, primarily serving at safety.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Out 6-to-8 weeks with leg injury
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Bradberry (lower leg) suffered an injury involving a tendon during Wednesday's practice and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Bradberry's injury reportedly won't require surgery, but it will almost certainly lead to a stint on IR. That would rule out Bradberry, who converted to safety this offseason, out for Philadelphia's first four games of the year, which aligns with the recovery timetable offered by Rapoport. The Eagles have a Week 5 bye, and Bradberry's earliest recovery timeline could leave him available to face the Browns on Oct. 13 in Week 6.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Switching to safety
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Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters Thursday that Bradberry will be moving to safety in 2024, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
After being spotted working with the second-team defense at safety Wednesday, Fangio made Bradberry's positional change official when talking to reporters Thursday. Fangio also noted that Bradberry could still play some corner for Philadelphia as well. If the positional switch works out for the Eagles, Bradberry could serve as a versatile defensive back and even get a starting nod in the team's secondary. Conversely, the 30-year-old could be in jeopardy of missing Philadelphia's 53-man roster if the switch doesn't work out.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Working with second team
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Bradberry (undisclosed) was spotted working with the second-team defense at safety Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Bradberry had been dealing with some sort of injury earlier in the offseason, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. After posting an All-Pro campaign in 2022, Bradberry's play substantially declined the following season, as he allowed 590 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in primary coverage across 16 regular-season games. Expect the 30-year-old to serve as a rotational defensive back in Philadelphia's secondary in 2024.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Getting moved around
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Bradberry has been seeing work at safety during practices this week, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Bradberry has also been seeing work inside at slot cornerback, as head coach Nick Sirianni is looking to take advantage of his versatility. With rookie first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell penciled in as a starter at corner opposite Darius Slay (back), the 30-year-old Bradberry may lose his starting gig after struggling in 2023. The Eagles have been testing Bradberry and second-round pick Cooper DeJean at different spots in the secondary, plus they have 28-year-old nickel corner Avonte Maddox hoping to rebound from back-to-back injury-marred seasons. The secondary was arguably Philadelphia's weakest position group last year but could be a strength for new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Fewest picks since 2018
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Bradberry finished the year with 54 tackles and just one interception in 16 regular-season games.
Bradberry had managed at least three picks in each of the previous four seasons, but his Week 12 interception against the Bills was all he managed this season. He did account for one more turnover, recovering a fumble in Week 3 against the Bucs.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Limited in practice
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Bradberry (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after not appearing on the injury report Wednesday.
The cornerback's status in Friday's practice session will now be something to monitor as the Eagles prepare to face the Commanders on Sunday. Bradberry missed Philadelphia's Week 2 win over the Vikings with a concussion but has started the team's other six games. The 2022 All-Pro has 22 tackles, four passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 2023.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Back at practice
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Bradberry (groin) participated in team drills at Thursday's practice, Fran Duffy and Chris McPherson of the Eagls' official website reports.
Bradberry had been considered day-to-day with a groin injury, but it looks like he has worked his way past that issue. It remains to be seen what level of involvement the starting cornerback will see in Philadelphia's preseason opener in Baltimore on Saturday.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Stays in Philadelphia
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Bradberry and the Eagles agreed Tuesday on a three-year, $38 million deal that includes $20 million fully guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bradberry played 1,041 snaps last year, which was the fifth straight year in which he's played at least 990 snaps. Last year, he was credited with 17 passes defensed, and he's posted 17 or 18 in each of the last three seasons. He also has intercepted at least three passes in every year since 2019. He was a critical component of the Eagles defense as part of an excellent cornerback duo with Darius Slay. Heading into his age-30 season, Bradberry hasn't shown noticeable signs of decline and should remain a top cornerback in 2023.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Scores first career touchdown
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James returned an interception for a touchdown and recorded a pair of tackles in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Lions.
The veteran cornerback made a strong impression in his first game as an Eagle. He picked off a Jared Goff pass in the second quarter and returned it 27 yards for the score, giving the Eagles their second touchdown in just over a minute.
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Eagles' James Bradberry: Sidelined with groin issue
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Bradberry (groin) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
The severity of Bradberry's injury is unclear, but expect to hear more regarding his status sometime before the team's preseason game Sunday against the Browns. The former Pro Bowler signed with the Eagles in May to play opposite of Darius Slay, potentially forming one of the best cornerback duos in the NFL.
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Giants' James Bradberry: Picks off another pass
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Bradberry registered two solo tackles, one pass deflection and one interception during Sunday's win over the Panthers.
Through the first seven games of the 2021 campaign, Bradberry has racked up three interceptions -- tying his career-high. The 28-year-old cornerback has also recorded at least one pass deflection in every game this season. Bradberry's meager tackle total lowers his fantasy floor, but his ball skills make him a viable option for deeper IDP leagues.
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Giants' James Bradberry: Outstanding inaugural season
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Bradberry notched 54 tackles (44 solo), 18 defended passes, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 15 games in 2020.
Bradberry's presence as one of the league's few true shutdown cornerbacks played an enormous role in the rise of New York's secondary down the stretch in 2020, though his style of play doesn't lend itself to massive fantasy numbers. He played 100 percent of defensive snaps during 12 of 15 contests in his first season with the Giants, and he remains under contract with the team through 2023. He earned Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2020 for his quality of play.
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Giants' James Bradberry: Returns from COVID-19 list
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Bradberry was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Bradberry was considered a high-risk close contact to an infected person, causing him to miss Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Browns. He has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and will return to team activities this week to start preparing for a Week 16 matchup against the Ravens. Bradberry will resume duties as the Giants' No. 1 cornerback immediately.
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Panthers' James Bradberry: Completes limited practice
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Bradberry (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Bradberry didn't get onto the practice field last week until Friday, and he was ultimately inactive for this past Sunday's loss to the Packers. The fourth-year corner has started this week on a better note, and a full-speed practice would extinguish any worries about his status for Sunday's tilt against the Falcons.
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Panthers' James Bradberry: Not dealing with serious injury
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Bradberry (groin) said he experienced cramping during Sunday's 30-20 win over the Titans and could have returned to the contest if necessary, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Bradberry's injury surfaced late in the game, and the Panthers had a sizable lead at the time. There was no reason to risk putting Bradberry back on the field, but his status for the Week 10 matchup against the Packers doesn't look like it's in jeopardy at this time. The Panthers may monitor his practice reps during the upcoming week.
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Panthers' James Bradberry: Exits Sunday's game
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Bradberry (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.
It's unclear how Bradberry suffered the injury, but he exited late in the fourth quarter, so it would be a surprise to see him come back. As long as he's out, however, look for Ross Cockrell to be deployed as one of the starting cornerbacks.
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Panthers' James Bradberry: Breaks up pass
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Bradberry posted four tackles (three solo) and broke up a pass in Thursday night's 10-3 preseason loss to the Patriots.
Bradberry played over a third of Carolina's defensive snaps, deflecting a Tom Brady pass during his time on the field. That workload should now have Bradberry sufficiently prepared for the 2019 campaign, which is currently pegged as his last under contract with the Panthers.
