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Top Kendall Sheffield News

  • Texans' Kendall Sheffield: Signs with Houston

    The Texans signed Sheffield on Friday.

    Sheffield was selected by the Falcons in the fourth round of the 2019 draft and appeared in 38 contests over three seasons before being waived following the 2021 campaign. He was claimed by Houston in May but let go in October and remained a free agent for the remainder of the season. He'll get another chance to spend time with Houston during the offseason and compete for a roster spot heading into training camp.

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  • Kendall Sheffield: Tries out for Big Blue

    Sheffield (undisclosed) was brought in for a workout with the Giants on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

    Sheffield was waived with an injury designation before reverting to the Texans' IR in late August. The fourth-year cornerback was then let go by Houston on Oct. 11, and he appears to be healthy again after trying out for the Giants. Sheffield recorded 97 tackles, six passes defended and two forced fumbles in 29 games over his first two seasons, though he played just 49 defensive snaps during nine contests with Atlanta in 2021.

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  • Kendall Sheffield: Waived from IR

    Sheffield (undisclosed) was waived from the Texans' injured reserve list Tuesday.

    While there was no mention of an injury settlement, Sheffield will leave Houston after being waived from IR. The 26-year-old cornerback will look to make his 2022 season debut elsewhere.

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  • Texans' Kendall Sheffield: Reverts to IR

    Sheffield (undisclosed) reverted to the Texans' injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Sheffield was waived/injured by the Texans on Tuesday but went unclaimed on waivers. He'll be forced to miss the entire 2022 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with Houston.

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  • Kendall Sheffield: Waived/injured Tuesday

    Sheffield (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Texans on Tuesday.

    Sheffield signed with Houston in May after recording four tackles over nine games with Atlanta in 2021. The 26-year-old cornerback now will revert to injured reserve, as long as he passes through waivers unclaimed.

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  • Texans' Kendall Sheffield: Headed to Houston

    Sheffield was claimed off waivers by the Texans on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Sheffield was waived by Atlanta late last week but already has found a new landing spot. He figures to provide depth at corner and has experience playing on special teams in each of his three seasons in the NFL.

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  • Kendall Sheffield: Cut by Falcons

    Sheffield was waived by the Falcons on Friday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

    Sheffield was a 2019 fourth round selection of Atlanta whose role with the franchise declined last season. Although he missed time with a bad hamstring, he still only played 49 snaps on defense across nine games, compared to 524 in 13 games during 2020. He'll look to establish himself once again next season, most likely with another team.

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  • Falcons' Kendall Sheffield: Practices in full

    Sheffield (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Sheffield hasn't seen the field since Week 9, but now that he's recovered from his hamstring injury he will be available for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers. Through three appearances this season, Sheffield has been entirely limited to special teams.

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  • Falcons' Kendall Sheffield: Out Week 12

    Sheffield (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

    Sheffield was activated off the Falcons' injured reserve on Oct. 9. However, he has yet to make his season debut. He was unable to practice all week, so the news is unsurprising. His next chance to debut will come in Week 13 versus the Bucs.

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  • Falcons' Kendall Sheffield: Out again Week 11

    Sheffield (hamstring) won't play in the Falcons' Week 11 contest against the Patriots on Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Sheffield's season debut will get pushed back one more week as the cornerback is still not ready to see the field. Expect Sheffield to assume a depth role in Atlanta's secondary once he is able to play again. The cornerback's next chance to make his debut will be in Week 12 against the Jaguars.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-10, 212 lbs
Birthplace: Missouri City, TX
Age: 27
School: Ohio State
Experience: 4