Ravens' Andy Isabella: Lands new contract with Baltimore
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The Ravens signed Isabella to a reserve/future contract Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Isabella will stick with Baltimore after joining the team's practice squad Oct. 10. The 5-foot-9 wideout collected 30 of 47 targets for 413 yards and three touchdowns over his first two seasons with Arizona, though he became a total non-factor in 2021 and was waived after the first four games of the 2022 regular season. Isabella was elevated for three games with Baltimore, including the loss to Cincinnati in the wild-card round of the playoffs. However, he never caught a pass while playing six offensive snaps across these contests, so he'll look to carve out a much more significant role heading into the 2023 campaign.
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Andy Isabella: Reverts to practice squad
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Isabella reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Isabella was elevated for a third (and final) time during the wild-card loss to Cincinnati but failed to log any counting stats across three offensive snaps. He made five appearances during the 2022 campaign (three with Arizona and two with Baltimore) and caught two of five targets for 21 yards, which all came as a Cardinal.
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Ravens' Andy Isabella: Jumps up from practice squad
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The Ravens elevated Isabella (thigh) from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card game at Cincinnati, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
This marks Isabella's third (and final) elevation of the 2022 season and his first since injuring his thigh Week 17 versus the Steelers. Considering he's back on the active roster, the health concern is behind him, and with Tylan Wallace (hamstring) hitting IR on Saturday, Isabella could be more utilized on offense this weekend than in prior games, with Demarcus Robinson, Sammy Watkins, James Proche and fellow practice-squad call-up Binjimen Victor serving as Baltimore's other healthy wide receivers.
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Andy Isabella: Shifts back to practice squad
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Isabella reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Isabella was promoted to the active roster for the second time in as many weeks ahead of Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. He wound up logging a one-yard rush while playing three of his six snaps on offense, and he was forced out with a thigh injury during the third quarter. It's unclear if this issue will affect his availability for the Ravens' regular-season finale, but he should still be considered a top candidate for a depth role in the team's undermanned receiving corps when healthy.
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Ravens' Andy Isabella: Injures thigh Sunday
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Isabella suffered a thigh injury during Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Prior to his exit in the third quarter, Isabella had one carry for one yard. The Ravens elevated him from the practice squad for Week 17 action, so he'll revert back for a second consecutive week Monday.
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Ravens' Andy Isabella: Elevated to active roster
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The Ravens elevated Isabella from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of the Week 17 contest against the Steelers, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
This marks Isabella's second straight elevation for Baltimore, as he played three offensive snaps and five special-teams snaps last week against Atlanta. The fourth-year wideout also played in three games for the Cardinals earlier this season, catching two passes on five targets for 21 yards. The Ravens' passing game has been fairly unproductive of late with Tyler Huntley -- who will start Sunday against Pittsburgh -- at the helm in place of Lamar Jackson (knee).
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Andy Isabella: Back to practice squad
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Isabella reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday.
The speedster primarily played on special teams Saturday despite questionable depth at wide receiver for the Ravens. It's hard to imagine the 2019 second-round pick really carving out a substantial fantasy role, but the offense could improve if Lamar Jackson (knee) is able to return in Week 17.
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Ravens' Andy Isabella: Promoted to roster
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The Ravens elevated Isabella from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Saturday's matchup with Atlanta, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
The 2019 second-round pick isn't likely to be a starter but could get some snaps given that Baltimore's other options at receiver are Demarcus Robinson, DeSean Jackson, James Proche and Sammy Watkins. The team put Devin Duvernay (foot) on injured reserve this week, creating an opportunity for someone -- perhaps Isabella -- to step up down the stretch this year. None of the bunch can be relied on for Week 16 fantasy, especially with Tyler Huntley starting under center instead of Lamar Jackson (shoulder).
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Andy Isabella: Finally joins Ravens
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Isabella signed with the Ravens' practice squad Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Isabella was believed to have signed with the Ravens' practice squad Wednesday, however, it was reported Saturday that no deal was reached. The move now appears to be official. In a corresponding move, the team cut fellow wide receiver Bailey Gaither from the practice squad. .
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Andy Isabella: Joining Baltimore
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The Ravens will sign Isabella to their practice squad, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Isabella joins a receiving corps that lacks clarity behind top wideout Rashod Bateman. Considering Bateman didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot issue, Isabella could be elevated to the roster soon as this Sunday against the Bengals, assuming the team needs a healthy body at the position. In parts of four seasons as a Cardinal before he was waived Tuesday, Isabella, a 2019 second-round pick, recorded 33 catches (on 53 targets) for 447 yards and three touchdowns in 39 appearances.
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Andy Isabella: Rocky run in Arizona ends
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The Cardinals waived Isabella on Tuesday, Darren Urban of Arizona's official site reports.
A second-round pick out of UMass in 2019, Isabella arrived in the NFL with much fanfare, but he never made much of an imprint in the Arizona passing attack helmed by draft classmate Kyler Murray. Even while the Cardinals were without DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) for each of the first four games, Rondale Moore (hamstring) for three of them and A.J. Green (knee) for one, Isabella managed just two receptions for 21 yards on five targets in the three games in which he was active. The 25-year-old wideout now will be subject to waivers and could rejoin Arizona or another organization as a member of its practice squad if he goes unclaimed.
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Cardinals' Andy Isabella: One more catch in Week 3
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Isabella gathered in one of two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Rams.
Isabella came out of the season opener with a back injury that sidelined him Week 2. He managed full practices during Week 3 prep and was able to log 39 percent of the offensive snaps in a receiving corps that was without DeAndre Hopkins (suspension), Antoine Wesley (hip, IR) and Rondale Moore (hamstring), while A.J. Green (knee) made an early departure Sunday. There's a chance Moore and Green are available this Sunday at Carolina, but if not, Isabella again could factor into the Cardinals' passing game behind Marquise Brown, Zach Ertz and Greg Dortch.
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Cardinals' Andy Isabella: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Isabella (back) practiced in full Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Isabella emerged from the season opener with a back injury that didn't allow him to practice last week and sidelined him for this past Sunday's game at Las Vegas. With an uncapped session under his belt to kick off Week 3 prep, he's in line to return to action against the Rams this Sunday, when the Cardinals again could be without Rondale Moore (hamstring), in addition to the suspended DeAndre Hopkins and Antoine Wesley (hip).
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Cardinals' Andy Isabella: Out this week
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Isabella (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Rondale Moore (hamstring) also is out, along with the suspended DeAndre Hopkins, leaving Marquise Brown, A.J. Green and Greg Dortch as the unquestioned top three at WR this weekend. Dortch saw a team-high nine targets in the opener and again should see some looks, but Brown is the downfield threat and de facto No. 1 receiver.
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Cardinals' Andy Isabella: Not expected to play this week
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Isabella (back) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Raiders, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Isabella didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday due to his back strain, and it appears as though he'll be held off the field in Week 2. However, his injury isn't considered a long-term issue, so it's possible that he returns for the Cardinals' Week 3 matchup against the Rams on Sept. 25. Isabella's likely absence will leave Arizona particularly shorthanded at wide receiver since Rondale Moore (hamstring) is also expected to be sidelined.
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Cardinals' Andy Isabella: Absent again Thursday
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Isabella (back) is not practicing Thursday, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
Isabella could be facing increased opportunities if he manages to suit up against the Raiders in Week 2, with Rondale Moore (hamstring) not practicing and DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) still absent. However, unless he can significantly upgrade his status Friday, it looks like Isabella is trending in the wrong direction.
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Cardinals' Andy Isabella: Dealing with back issue
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Isabella is dealing with a back injury ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.
Isabella caught one of three targets for 10 yards during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and apparently picked up a back injury as well. His status for Week 2 remains unclear, but Wednesday's official injury report should provide further clarity on his availability for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas.
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Cardinals' Andy Isabella: Leading receiver Friday
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Isabella caught four of seven targets for a team-high 57 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Bengals.
The Cardinals' wide receiver depth could be tested to begin the season with DeAndre Hopkins suspended and Marquise Brown (hamstring) and Antoine Wesley (hip) both banged up, although Brown at least seems likely to be ready for Week 1. That could be enough to give Isabella, a second-round pick in 2019 who has been a bust in the NFL, one more chance to carve out a role in Arizona. He remains firmly behind A.J. Green and Rondale Moore -- both of whom got the night off along with the other projected starters -- and Greg Dortch posted nearly identical numbers to Isabella in Friday's game, so the speedster out of UMass has more work to do in training camp to even claim the No. 4 spot on the depth chart.
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Cardinals' Andy Isabella: Inactive against Packers
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Isabella (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's matchup against the Packers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Isabella will be a healthy scratch for the fifth time in the last six games. He's played solely on special teams when active this year.
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Cardinals' Andy Isabella: Inactive again
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Isabella (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
Isabella has now been a healthy scratch for four of the last five weeks. Even when active, he has served exclusively on special teams.
