Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: In line to suit up Sunday
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Flannigan-Fowles (pectoral) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Chicago, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles was added to the Giants' injury report Thursday with a pectoral issue, but it looks like he'll be healthy for game action in Week 10. With Darius Muasau (ankle) out, Flannigan-Fowles projects for an expanded role at linebacker against the Bears on Sunday.
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Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Added to injury report
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Flannigan-Fowles (pectoral) was limited in practice Thursday. Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so his pectoral issue may have surfaced during practice. If Darius Muasau (ankle) is not able to play Sunday versus the Bears, an opportunity to start at inside linebacker could present itself to Flannigan-Fowles, so both players' activity levels will need to be monitored at Friday's practice.
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Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Returning in Week 8
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Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
The Arizona product missed the Giants' last three games due to a hamstring injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's in line to return Sunday. Flannigan-Fowles is now expected to serve as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers while also contributing on special teams in the Week 8 contest.
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Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Won't play in Week 7
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Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles will now be sidelined for a third consecutive game after sustaining a hamstring injury in practice. While the 28-year-old remains out, expect Neville Hewitt to serve as the Giants' top reserve inside linebacker.
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Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Won't play in Week 5
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Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles was a late addition to the Giants' injury report, popping up as a limited participant Friday due to a hamstring issue. Although he was originally listed as questionable for the Week 5 contest, he won't travel with the team and has been ruled out. In Flannigan-Fowles' absence, Swayze Bozeman could see increased work as a reserve inside linebacker.
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Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Gets let go
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Flannigan-Fowles (calf) was released by the 49ers on Tuesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Flannigan-Fowles has been a regular on special teams while seeing spot duty on defense for the 49ers in each of the last five seasons. He finished the 2024 campaign with 17 combined tackles, and two passes defended, including one interception.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Goes on IR due to calf injury
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Flannigan-Fowles (calf) was placed on the 49ers' injured reserve Saturday.
Flannigan-Fowles was already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cardinals due to a calf injury he suffered against the Lions in Week 17. His placement on IR along with Spencer Burford (calf) makes room on the 49ers' active roster for Alex Barrett and DaShaun White, who were both signed off the practice squad Saturday. Flannigan-Fowles mostly played on special teams and will finish his fifth year in the NFL with 17 tackles (10 solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) across 12 regular-season games.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Questionable for Week 14
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Flannigan-Fowles (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The 28-year-old linebacker from Arizona upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a limited session Thursday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. However, if Flannigan-Fowles can't play through his knee injury in Week 14, Dee Winters will likely see increased snaps with the 49ers' first-team defense.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Iffy to suit up in Week 13
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Flannigan-Fowles is questionable to play Sunday against the Bills due to a knee injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Flannigan-Fowles hurt his knee in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to Green Bay and was unable to return to the contest. He missed San Francisco's first two practices of the week but was able to log a limited session Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up against Buffalo. If Flannigan-Fowles is unable to suit up, Dee Winters could see increased defensive snaps.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Flannigan-Fowles (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Flannigan-Fowles' participation Wednesday follows him being seen on the practice field during Monday's bonus session. The linebacker hasn't played since Week 4, but he appears to have a good chance of returning to action Sunday versus Kansas City. If Flannigan-Fowles does return Sunday, Dee Winters could see fewer defensive snaps.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Back at practice
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Flannigan-Fowles (calf) was spotted practicing Monday, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.
Flannigan-Fowles had missed the 49ers' last two games due to a calf injury, but Monday's return to practice indicates he could almost be past the issue. Once the Arizona product has returned to full health, he is expected to serve as San Francisco's top strong-side linebacker.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Ruled out for Week 6
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Flannigan-Fowles (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The 28-year-old linebacker is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a calf injury. While Flannigan-Fowles remains sidelined, expect Dee Winters to see increased work with San Francisco's first-team defense.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Likely to remain out
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Flannigan-Fowles (calf) is unlikely to play Thursday against the Seahawks, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles missed the team's Week 5 loss to the Cardinals, and with the 49ers on a short week, the Arizona product isn't expected to recover in time for Thursday's game against the Seahawks. Assuming he does remain out, Dee Winters will likely be tasked with an increased workload in the divisional matchup.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Won't play Sunday
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Flannigan-Fowles (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.
Flannigan-Fowles downgraded from a limited practice Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, so it's no surprise that the 28-year-old won't suit up Sunday. With Flannigan-Fowles sidelined, expect Dee Winters to see additional reps with San Francisco's first-team defense.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Won't suit up
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Flannigan-Fowles (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Jaguars.
Flannigan-Fowels still appears to be dealing with an ankle injury originally suffered in Week 7 against the Vikings. His absence will have a greater impact on San Francisco's special-teams unit than on defense.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Done for night
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Flannigan-Fowles (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game versus Minnesota, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Flannigan-Fowles suffered an ankle injury in the second half of the game and will now remain sidelined until the conclusion. In his absence, Dee Winters could see a slight increase in usage at outside linebacker.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Leaves with injury
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Flannigan-Fowles (neck) has exited Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles headed to the locker room after a visit to the team's medical tent. The 26-year-old primarily contributes on special teams, so his absence shouldn't impact the defense. However, it will still thin the depth at linebacker.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Sticks with San Francisco
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Flannigan-Fowles signed a one-year extension with the 49ers on Friday.
Flannigan-Fowles appeared in all 17 regular season games (two starts) and all three playoff contests for the 49ers in 2021. The second-year linebacker played 154 defensive snaps and totaled 29 tackles (13 solo).
Flannigan-Fowles (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams.
Flannigan-Fowles went down with a knee injury during the first half of Sunday's matchup and didn't record any defensive stats prior to his departure. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available if the 49ers advance to the Super Bowl.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Will start Week 8
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Flannigan-Fowles will get the nod at linebacker against the Bears on Sunday with Azeez Al-Shaair out with a concussion, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The 25-year-old linebacker has registered five tackles through six games this season, but he will get his first extended work of the 2021 campaign Sunday. Tyrell Adams will likely operate as the backup for all three linebacker spots on San Francisco's defense.
