Texans' Cory Littleton: Gets one-year deal with Texans
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Littleton is signing a one-year contract worth up to $2.7 million with Houston on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Littleton appeared in 15 games with the Panthers last season, recording his lowest tackle total (47) since 2018. The 29-year-old seems likely to handle a similar depth role with Houston in 2023, meaning he would carry minimal fantasy value in IDP formats.
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Panthers' Cory Littleton: Ready to go for Week 15
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Littleton (ankle) logged a full practice Friday.
Littleton looks geared up to return to the field Sunday versus the Steelers after missing the last few games while nursing an ankle injury. With Brandon Smith (ankle) ruled out, Littleton could see a few extra defensive snaps in Week 15.
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Panthers' Cory Littleton: Sitting Sunday
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Littleton (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Seahawks, Darrin Gant of the Panthers' official site reports.
Littleton hasn't played since Week 11, missing the team's Week 12 win over the Broncos, which was followed by a Week 13 bye. He was able to log a limited practice Friday, which could set up him up for a Week 15 return against the Steelers.
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Panthers' Cory Littleton: Returns to practice Friday
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Littleton (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Friday.
Littleton returned to practice for the first time this week as he continues to nurse the ankle injury he suffered in Week 11 against the Saints. His ability to participate Friday opens the door for him to potentially be available Sunday. The linebacker is considered questionable for Week 14, and if he can't go, Damien Wilson could see a slight uptick in usage on defense.
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Panthers' Cory Littleton: Ruled out for Week 12
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Littleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Littleton suffered the injury in Week 11 but was able to return to the game. However, he failed to practice at all in the week following, and he's been ruled out for Carolina's matchup in Week 12 as a result. Littleton has split time between defense and special teams this season, logging a total of 37 tackles, 0.5 sacks and two passes defended across 11 games.
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Panthers' Cory Littleton: Returns Sunday
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Littleton (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Littleton was temporarily forced out with an ankle injury against Baltimore, though he was able to return before the end of the first half. The 29-year-old should continue to fill a reserve role behind starting outside linebacker Shaq Thompson.
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Panthers' Cory Littleton: Cleared after full practice
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Littleton (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Littleton practiced fully Friday after a pair of limited sessions, which was enough to get his name off the final injury report. He has 30 tackles (17 solo) on the season heading into this Week 8 clash with the NFC South rival Falcons.
Littleton (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Littleton sustained a groin injury in a Week 6 loss the Rams and was limited in each practice leading up to Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. While the 28-year-old was able to suit up for the contest, he only played 38 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps and has remained limited so far in Week 8 prep. Littleton will now have one more practice to increase his activity before this Sunday's tilt against Atlanta.
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Panthers' Cory Littleton: Practices in limited fashion
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Littleton (groin) was listed as a limited participant on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.
Littleton was forced out with a groin injury during Sunday's loss to the Rams and has been limited in the first two practices of Week 7. The veteran linebacker has recorded 28 tackles, 0.5 sacks and one pass defended while playing 183 of his 306 snaps on special teams this season. Littleton would significantly improve his status for this Sunday's game against Tampa Bay if he can increase his activity in practice Friday.
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Panthers' Cory Littleton: Won't return Sunday
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Littleton has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Rams due to a groin injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Littleton was productive to begin Sunday's matchup, racking up a team-high 10 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear, but Brandon Smith and Arron Mosby should see additional playing time down the stretch.
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Raiders' Cory Littleton: Shuffles off COVID list
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Littleton was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
The middle linebacker tested positive for the virus but only ended up missing five days before rejoining the team. With the help of Denzel Perryman, Littleton has quietly made good on the type of potential which netted him a three-year, $35.2 million deal with the Raiders in 2020.
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Raiders' Cory Littleton: Lands on COVID list
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Littleton (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after testing positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Littleton's availability for Week 17 is now in question after testing positive for COVID. Fellow linebackers Denzel Perryman, Patrick Onwuasor and K.J. Wright also tested positive, leaving the Raiders with minimal depth.
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Raiders' Cory Littleton: Huge day vs. Denver
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Littleton had 11 tackles (seven solo), a half-sack and one pass breakup during Sunday's win over the Broncos.
Littleton doesn't normally get to the opposing quarterback -- he didn't notch a single sack last season -- but his floor as a run stopper lends him notable IDP value. With 55 tackles through six contests, Littleton is in play as a weekly fantasy option. However, he played only a season-low 69 percent of defensive snaps Week 6.
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Raiders' Cory Littleton: Posts 10 tackles in opener
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Littleton made 10 tackles (five solo) in Monday's 33-27 overtime win over the Ravens.
Littleton matched middle linebacker Denzel Perryman with a team-high 10 tackles, though the former also played 15 snaps on special teams. The Raiders now travel across the country for a Week 2 matchup against the Steelers, who are led by a 39-year-old Ben Roethlisberger.
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Raiders' Cory Littleton: Rebounds Thursday night
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Littleton had seven tackles (four solo) during Thursday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Chargers.
Prior to Thursday's loss, Littleton had gone three straight games with less than five stops and under 60 percent of defensive snaps, so it was encouraging to see him back in his usual starting role. Littleton handled 65 snaps on defense (98 percent) against the Chargers, a likely indication that he'll be back to an every-down role to close out the regular season.
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Raiders' Cory Littleton: Picks up seven tackles
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Littleton had seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Bills.
The seven tackles marks his highest production of the season, as the 26-year-old is on pace to finish below 120 tackles for the first time since 2017. Littleton has 22 tackles (15 solo) through the first four games of the season, and his IDP value is limited given his current production.
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Raiders' Cory Littleton: Quiet in Week 2
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Littleton recorded three tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Saints.
Littleton's lack of statistical production was not a result of not being on the field, as both he and fellow linebacker Nicholas Morrow both played 100-percent of the Raiders defensive snaps. The Saints regularly attacked the Raiders young defensive backs in the run game with outside schemes, potentially taking tackles away from Littleton. If he continues playing every snap for Las Vegas, the numbers should come soon enough.
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Rams' Cory Littleton: Exits with injury
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Littleton suffered a chest injury during Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Littleton rarely misses a snap, and he's having a career year with 134 tackles, 3.5 sacks and nine pass breakups over 16 games, including this contest. The 26-year-old is considered doubtful to return, so his season appears to be over. Littleton will be an unrestricted free agent in March if the Rams don't re-sign him beforehand.
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Rams' Cory Littleton: Breaks up pass in loss
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Littleton recorded seven tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in Saturday's 34-31 loss to the 49ers.
Littleton's ninth pass breakup of the season made up for his lowest tackle output in the last five games. However, it was his first defended pass since Week 7.
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Rams' Cory Littleton: Posts 12-tackle performance
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Littleton recorded 12 tackles (five solo) in Monday's 45-6 loss to the Ravens.
Littleton has posted double-digit tackles in two of the Rams' past three contests, and he's played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in all but one game this season. Another difficult matchup against a versatile quarterback awaits in Week 13 as the Rams travel to Arizona.
