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• Ryan Connelly: Dealing with injury again

  Rotowire Nov 3, 2023

  The Saints placed Connelly on their practice-squad injured list with an undisclosed issue Friday, per the NFL's transaction log. Connelly was previously placed on the practice-squad injured list after he sustained a knee injury Week 1 and subsequently underwent surgery. The 28-year-old was then restored to the practice squad Oct. 24, but he is now dealing with an injury once again. While the nature of the issue is still unclear, Connelly will now be sidelined for at least the next four weeks.

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• Ryan Connelly: Undergoes procedure

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2023

  Connelly, who was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday, had his knee scoped, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Connelly was elevated from the practice squad for Week 1 against the Titans, seeing 21 snaps on special teams. However, he reverted to the practice squad afterward and with his placement on the injured list will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks.

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• Vikings' Ryan Connelly: Placed on injured reserve

  Rotowire Dec 13, 2021

  Connelly (knee) was placed on IR on Monday. Connelly was injured on the opening kickoff of the second half in the Vikings' win over the Steelers on Thursday. He's appeared in 12 games this season, strictly as a contributor on special teams.

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• Vikings' Ryan Connelly: Ruled out with knee injury

  Rotowire Dec 9, 2021

  Connelly exited Thursday's game against the Steelers with a knee injury and will not return. Connelly was injured on the opening kickoff of the second half and needed assistance from trainers to get off the field. The extent of the injury is not clear, though he was ruled out from returning to Thursday's game in short order. Connelly did not record any tackles prior to his exit.

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• Vikings' Ryan Connelly: Tests positive for COVID-19

  Rotowire Nov 9, 2021

  Connelly tested positive for COVID-19, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Connelly was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, but it wasn't known if he was a close contact or had actually tested positive for the virus. Connelly, who has mostly contributed on special teams, will try to clear protocols in time for Week 10 against the Chargers.

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• Giants' Ryan Connelly: Placed on IR

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2019

  The Giants placed Connelly (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Pat Leonard of NY Daily Sports reports. Connelly suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during Sunday's win over Washington. The rookie fifth-round pick showed well across three starts, and he'll now work to return to full health following surgery before the 2020 season. In Connelly's absence, Tae Davis (concussion) is a candidate to receive increased opportunity on defense when healthy.

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• Giants' Ryan Connelly: Torn ACL confirmed

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2019

  The Giants officially confirmed Connelly has a torn ACL and is out for the season. An MRI on Monday confirmed what the Giants feared. Connelly, a rookie fifth-round pick, started the last three games and thrived in the role, making 18 tackles, a sack and two interceptions. With his injury occurring in Week 4, the hope is that Connelly can recover before the 2020 season. In the meantime, Tae Davis (concussion) and Alec Ogletree (hamstring) should be the starting inside linebackers once they're healthy, although the team may check out free agency for additional depth. Expect Connelly to be placed on injured reserve soon.

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• Giants' Ryan Connelly: Expected to start Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 27, 2019

  Connelly is expected to draw the start at inside linebacker versus Washington on Sunday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports. Connelly's increased defensive opportunity comes with Tae Davis (concussion) and Alec Ogletree (hamstring) both ruled out for Week 4. The rookie fifth-round pick played 71 snaps (92 percent) on defense Week 3 and looks primed for a similar role against Washington.

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