- Lawrence Cager
- #83
- Team NYG
- Pos TE
- Status QQuestionable
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Moves to IR
The Giants placed Cager (groin) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Cager was expected to miss his second game in a row in Week 17 after being listed as doubtful, but it now seems as if New York has decided to shut down the fourth-year pro for the remainder of the season. Barring any signings or practice squad elevations, the Giants will go into their final two games with Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger as the only two tight ends on their active roster.
Published: Sat, Dec 30 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Doubtful for Sunday
Cager (groin) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: After beginning the Giants' week of practice with an estimated DNP on Wednesday followed by a limited session Thursday, Cager is expected to miss his second consecutive game in Week 17. Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger will likely be the only two active tight ends for New York on Sunday.
Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Upgrades to limited
Cager (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old tight end missed the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Eagles with this groin issue, and after beginning the team's week of practice with an estimated DNP, he was able to return to the field in a limited fashion Thursday. Unless Cager is able to practice in full Friday, he's expected to carry an injury designation into New York's Week 17 affair.
Published: Thu, Dec 28 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses Wednesday's walkthrough
Cager (groin) did not participate at the Giants' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Cager missed Monday's loss at Philadelphia due to a groin injury, and his availability for Week 17 now seems to be in jeopardy too. If he can't get back to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely be sidelined Sunday.
Published: Wed, Dec 27 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Monday
Cager (groin) is inactive for Monday's matchup against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Cager didn't practice Thursday or Friday but was given a questionable designation. The severity of the groin injury remains unclear, but the backup tight end will miss his first game since Week 8. Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger are the only healthy tight ends on the Giants' active roster for Week 16.
Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Could play Week 16
Cager (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Cager seems to have suffered a groin injury at some point within the last week, but even after consecutive DNPs to open the Giants' week of practice, he's got a shot at suiting up in Week 16. If the 26-year-old were to miss Monday's affair, Daniel Bellinger and Darren Waller would likely stand as the only tight ends active for New York.
Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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Considered unavailable Friday
Cager (groin) was considered a non-participant on the Giants' estimated injury report Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Cager did not practice Thursday, and he remained on the sidelines Friday. He'll look to participate in some capacity during Saturday's session. If he can't suit up versus the Eagles on Monday night, his absence wouldn't carry much of an offensive impact.
Published: Fri, Dec 22 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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Shows up on injury report
Cager (groin) did not practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Cager likely picked up the injury in the team's Week 15 loss to the Saints, although that hasn't been confirmed. The 26-year-old will still have Friday and Saturday to get back on the practice field with the Giants not playing until Monday against the Eagles.
Published: Thu, Dec 21 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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No targets for third straight game
Cager went without a target while playing nine of 56 snaps on offense Monday in the Giants' 24-22 win over the Packers.
Analysis: Since drawing a pair of targets in the Giants' blowout loss to the Cowboys in Week 10, Cager hasn't earned a look in the passing game in any of New York's ensuing three games. Cager should remain active on game days so long as Darren Waller (hamstring) remains on injured reserve, but look for fill-in starter Daniel Bellinger to continue to dominate the snaps at tight end.
Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in first TD of season
Cager caught one of two targets for a 10-yard touchdown in Sunday's 49-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: The 6-foot-5 tight end was also targeted in the end zone by undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito on an earlier play that fell incomplete, but the duo ended up connecting for the Giants' first points of the game midway through the third quarter. Cager hadn't even seen a target since Week 1, but with Darren Waller (hamstring) on injured reserve for at least three more games, both Cager and Daniel Bellinger figure to see increased looks -- and while the latter posted more yards Sunday,…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 6:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs to active roster
The Giants signed Cager to their 53-man roster Saturday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Since Darren Waller (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, the 26-year-old Cager will take his spot on New York's active roster for the time being. Cager has appeared in five games for the Giants this year, recording 17 yards on two receptions.
Published: Sat, Nov 4 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs with New York
Cager signed with the Giants' practice squad Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: The move came a day after Cager was waived by New York to make room on the active roster for guard/tackle Justin Pugh. Cager has two catches for 17 yards on 24 offensive snaps this season.
Published: Thu, Oct 19 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by New York
The Giants waived Cager on Wednesday, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: In a corresponding move, the Giants signed guard/tackle Justin Pugh to the 53-man active roster. The tight end had played just 24 offensive snaps over five games with the Giants in 2023, recording two receptions for 17 yards.
Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 11:28am by Rotowire.com
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Sees little action on offense
Cager played 16 total snaps -- 13 on special teams and three on offense -- in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: After he was a healthy inactive for the Week 2 win over the Cardinals, Cager has suited up in each of the Giants' last four games. However, he's seen most of his playing time on special teams and will continue to have a minimal role on offense while both of the Giants' top two tight ends -- Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger -- are available.
Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Week 2
Cager (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Arizona.
Analysis: Cager played 16 offensive snaps in a blowout loss Week 1 against Dallas and finished with two catches on two targets for 17 yards. However, he's being held out Week 2 in Arizona. Cager figures to see limited opportunities this season with Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger ahead of him on the tight-end depth chart.
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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Clear for Sunday
Cager (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Cager was listed as limited on all three of the Giants' Week 1 injury reports due to an ankle issue, but it won't impact his availability for the season opener. Meanwhile, Darren Waller, the team's top tight end, made an appearance on Friday's report with a hamstring concern that leaves him questionable for Sunday. If Waller ends up being limited or out this weekend, Cager and Daniel Bellinger figure to benefit considering the likely elevated snap counts for both players.
Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited practice again Thursday
Cager (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's game versus Dallas, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: It's possible the Giants are just playing it safe with Cager, who won the third tight end spot after Chris Myarick went onto IR with a fracture in his hand. If his ankle injury is severe enough to keep him out of his team's opener, that would likely mean more snaps for sophomore fourth-rounder Daniel Bellinger.
Published: Thu, Sep 7 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice
Cager (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Cager will contribute mostly on special teams and goal-line situations should he be able to suit up for Week 1 against the Cowboys this Sunday. He won the No. 3 tight end spot behind Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger after his main competition, Chris Myarick, was placed on injured reserve with a fractured hand before final roster cuts.
Published: Wed, Sep 6 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in preseason finale
Cager caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in Saturday's exhibition loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Cager started the game for New York with both Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger not suiting up. Cager has been in a battle with Chris Myarick for the Giants' third tight-end role, but the latter suffered a hand fracture Saturday, which may have cemented Cager's inclusion on the initial 53-man roster. He's unlikely to see much action on offense behind Waller and Bellinger, though Cager is also expected to contribute on special teams.
Published: Sun, Aug 27 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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Leading receiver in loss
Cager caught eight of 10 targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: With the Giants resting most of their starters for Week 18 after having been eliminated from the playoffs, Cager wound up being starting QB Davis Webb's favorite option on the afternoon, leading the team in catches, targets and receiving yards. It was a career-best performance for the journeyman tight end, but he'll remain a depth option for whatever team brings him aboard in 2023.
Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains inactive
Cager (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.
Analysis: Cager will be sidelined for the second consecutive week. With Daniel Bellinger now healthy, and the former also currently behind Nick Vannett and Chris Myarick on the team's positional depth chart, Cager will likely need an injury, or to prove himself in practice to earn a chance to suit up Week 15 against the Commanders.
Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Sunday
Cager (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Commanders.
Analysis: Cager will be the odd man out with Daniel Bellinger (eye) returning from a multi-week absence. His next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against the Eagles.
Published: Sun, Dec 4 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Catches one pass Thursday
Cager reeled in one of two targets for 20 yards Thursday in the Giants' 28-20 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: In the continued absence of Daniel Bellinger (eye), Cager remained the Giants' top tight-end option, logging 26 offensive snaps. However, work at the position was spread out fairly evenly in the contest, with Chris Myarick gaining 23 yards on one reception while logging 22 offensive snaps and Tanner Hudson recording one catch for 10 yards on 12 offensive snaps. None of the three has been consistently productive during Bellinger's absence, and with the rookie tight end nearing a return, it's…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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Joins active roster
The Giants signed Cager off their practice squad Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The Giants had used all three of Cager's elevations from the practice squad, meaning a move to the active roster was required if he was going to be active again. With Daniel Bellinger (eye) sidelined, Cager has been New York's primary tight end the last two contests, earning at least a 66 percent of the snaps in each game and producing a 4-29-1 line on five targets. Expect him to continue being the lead tight end over Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick on Thursday at Dallas.
Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes back to practice squad
Cager reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: The 25-year-old was elevated for the third game in a row, as he continued to serve as the Giants' top tight end with Daniel Bellinger (eye) still sidelined Week 11. As a result, Cager logged season highs in receptions (two), receiving yards (20) and targets (three) while playing the vast majority of New York's offensive snaps (56) ahead of Tanner Hudson (12) and Chris Myarick (eight). While this outing marked Cager's last available elevation from the Giants' practice squad, he's likely played…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 9:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Records 20 receiving yards in loss
Cager caught two passes on three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's Week 11 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: Cager didn't do anything exceptional on offense, but he was the only Giants tight end with a target in the contest. The 25-year-old has emerged as New York's top tight end with four catches for 29 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks, but his opportunities could take a significant hit if Daniel Bellinger (eye) is able to return to action on Thanksgiving against Dallas.
Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated to active roster
The Giants elevated Cager from their practice squad Saturday for Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
Analysis: Cager will be active for a third straight game. The undrafted tight end caught both of his targets for nine yards and a touchdown across 44 offensive snaps in Week 10. It appears Cager has jumped ahead of Chris Myarick and Tanner Hudson on the depth chart during Daniel Bellinger's (eye) absence, but his fantasy potential is likely still dependent on finding the end zone.
Published: Sat, Nov 19 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands back on practice squad
Cager reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: The fourth-year tight end was elevated for the second straight week during Sunday's win over Houston, playing 45 of the Giants' 69 offensive snaps ahead of Chris Myarick (16) and Tanner Hudson (11). With Daniel Bellinger still out due to an eye injury, Cager has quickly risen up the Giants' tight-end depth chart since joining the team's practice squad Oct. 18, as he caught both targets for nine yards and a touchdown against the Texans. Cager figures to continue suiting up so long as Bellinger…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores first NFL touchdown
Cager hauled in both of his targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 10 win over the Texans.
Analysis: Prior to Sunday, Cager had seen action in only two games this season and hadn't caught a pass since his rookie 2020 campaign. As such, it's reasonable to assume that few people had the 25-year-old tabbed as scoring the game's first touchdown, but that's just what he did when he hauled in a nine-yard score midway through the first quarter. Cager has been activated from the practice squad for each of New York's past two games, but it's uncertain if he'll have a role if Daniel Bellinger (eye)…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 8:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Up from practice squad
The Giants elevated Cager from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Texans, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With regular starting tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) out for Week 10, the Giants saw fit to elevate Cager to the 53-man roster for a second consecutive week. Cager has seen just two targets through two games in 2022.
Published: Sat, Nov 12 at 6:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice squad Monday
Cager reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: With Daniel Bellinger (eye) out, Cager was elevated to the active roster for Week 8 and operated as the third tight end behind Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick. Cager played 12 of 65 offensive snaps but failed to haul in his only target. As long as Bellinger remains sidelined, Cager figures to be a likely candidate for elevation.
Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated to active roster
The Giants elevated Cager from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Analysis: Cager signed a practice-squad deal with the Giants in mid-October after being waived by the Jets. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight end started the season opener for the Jets but failed to haul in his only target and didn't see the field after Week 1. With Daniel Bellinger (eye) out, the Giants are expected to rotate tight ends frequently, but it remains unclear how big Cager's role will be during his first appearance with the Giants.
Published: Sat, Oct 29 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Joining the Giants' practice squad
The Giants signed Cager to their practice squad Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Cager is slated to join the other New York team, after he was let go by the Jets on Saturday. In his only action in 2022, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight end started the season opener against the Ravens but failed to catch his lone target. Cager will now serve as an emergency depth option for the Giants' tight end group.
Published: Tue, Oct 18 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes to waivers
The Jets waived Cager on Saturday.
Analysis: Cager signed with the Jets back in January, but he'll now become a free agent assuming he isn't claimed by another team during the current waiver period. The 25-year-old tight end has appeared in just four games in his NFL career.
Published: Sat, Oct 15 at 6:17pm by Rotowire.com
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One target in season opener
Cager didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Cager was the only tight end besides Tyler Conklin to have a pass thrown his way in the season opener, but he remains little more than a depth option at the position for a Jets team that signed both Conklin and C.J. Uzomah in the offseason.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores 34-yard TD against Atlanta
Cager caught three of four targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 24-16 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Cager scored a 34-yard touchdown in the third quarter, doing most of the work himself after the catch. The former Georgia wide receiver doesn't have the speed to play the position at a high level in the NFL, which is why Cager transitioned to tight end in the offseason. If the Jets opt to keep four tight ends, they'll have to decide between Cager's pass-catching ability and Trevon Wesco's blocking prowess for the final spot.
Published: Tue, Aug 23 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs contract with Jets
The Jets signed Cager to a reserve/futures contract Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Cager spent the 2021 season on and off of the Browns' practice squad before signing a new contract with the Jets for the 2022 campaign. The wide receiver will return to the team he was with in 2020, a year in which he appeared in two games and made two catches for 35 yards.
Published: Wed, Jan 12 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Added to Browns' practice squad
Cager was signed to the Browns' practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: The wide receiver was cut Friday but will return to the team's practice squad Tuesday. Cager has been on the active roster twice this season and failed to log a catch.
Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets cut Friday
Cager was cut by the Browns on Friday.
Analysis: Cager became expendable with the Browns' wide receiver unit healthy now that Jarvis Landry has returned from the COVID list and Anthony Schwartz has come back from concussion protocols. With the Browns' defensive line and secondary units dealing with several ailments, it makes sense to use that roster space elsewhere. Cager appeared in one game for the Browns this season in Week 11 against the Lions, playing one snap on offense and generating no stats.
Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 6:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Monday
Cager (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Raiders, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
Analysis: Cager was signed to the Browns' active roster ahead of Week 15, but he'll be a healthy scratch against Las Vegas. Since Jarvis Landry (illness) will be sidelined, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Rashard Higgins and Anthony Schwartz are in line to serve as the team's top receivers.
Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Signed to active roster
Cager was signed to the Browns' active roster Thursday.
Analysis: Cager spent the last few weeks on Cleveland's practice squad, but he'll join the active roster since Jarvis Landry (illness) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Anthony Schwartz (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Raiders. Cager played just one offensive snap in his lone regular-season appearance this year.
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Receives little run in win
Cager played one snap and was not targeted in Sunday's 13-10 win over Detroit.
Analysis: Cager and Ja'Marcus Bradley were signed off the practice squad, as the Browns rolled without Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) and Anthony Schwartz (concussion) against the Lions. Bradley (55 snaps) was the clear beneficiary of the opportunity. Should only one of the injured receivers return next Monday in Baltimore, then Cager would be the first removal from the active roster.
Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 3:33am by Rotowire.com
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Jumps to active roster
Cager has been elevated to the Browns' active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Lions.
Analysis: Cager was just activated off the practice squad's reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus. He will now help provide depth at receiver in Week 11. With Anthony Schwartz (concussion) ruled out and Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) questionable, he could potentially see some snaps right away.
Published: Sat, Nov 20 at 10:10am by Rotowire.com
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Back to practice squad
The Browns restored Cager to their practice squad Wednesday after he spent time on Cleveland's reserve/COVID-19 list, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Cager landed on the Browns' reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for COVID-19 before Week 10. After missing time over the last week, the receiver will return to the Browns' practices as soon as possible.
Published: Wed, Nov 17 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Tests positive for COVID-19
Cager did test positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Cager was placed on the Browns' practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, but it was not known if he had actually tested positive or was a close contact. Cager will try to clear protocols and return to the field as quickly as possible.
Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on COVID-19 list
Cager was placed on the Browns' practice squad COVID-19 list Monday.
Analysis: Cager joined the Browns' practice squad Oct. 4 after failing to make the Jets' initial 53-man roster to begin the season. The second-year wideout has yet to make an appearance this season, so his absence shouldn't affect Cleveland's offensive gameplan.
Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Browns' practice squad
Cager signed with the Browns' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Cager failed to make the Jets' 53-man roster to begin the 2021 campaign, but he'll attempt to carve out a role on Cleveland's practice squad. The 24-year-old appeared in two games with the Jets last year and hauled in two of his six targets for 35 yards.
Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Jets
Cager was waived by the Jets on Monday, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Cager appeared in two games for the Jets last season, recording two catches for 35 yards. The second-year receiver scored a touchdown in the Jets preseason game against the Eagles but clearly it wasn't enough for him to make the roster. Look for Cager to try to sneak onto a roster or practice squad somewhere else.
Published: Mon, Aug 30 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in preseason finale
Cager (leg) caught three of five targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason finale against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Cager battled a leg injury earlier in camp but has since recovered. He used his 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame to create space and come down with a two-yard fade pass from Josh Johnson in the end zone to cap New York's opening drive. Cager's an intriguing red-zone target, but the second-year wideout out of Georgia hasn't made much of an impact thus far. He's likely headed for a practice squad spot at best once the Jets cut down their roster.
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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Leaves OTA with apparent leg injury
Cager went down in pain during Thursday's OTA with an apparent injury to his left leg, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record, the injury looked like a left hamstring issue. Cager ultimately made his way to the locker room on his own alongside a trainer, so it appears he may have avoided the worst-case scenarios. Even so, he's likely set to miss some offseason work as a result, which doesn't bode well for a receiver on the roster bubble. He should still have plenty of time to get back in action if the issue isn't deemed serious.
Published: Thu, May 27 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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Inks deal with Jets
Cager signed with the Jets on Saturday.
Analysis: Cager played two games for the Jets earlier this season, catching two passes for 35 yards. With Denzel Mims (personal) ruled out this week and Jamison Crowder (calf) questionable, Cager will add necessary depth for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.
Published: Sat, Dec 12 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Clean bill of health
Cager (undisclosed) was restored from the practice squad injured list Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Analysis: Cager spent three weeks on the injured list but will return to team activities. The undrafted rookie out of Georgia has already been elevated to the active roster twice, so the Jets would need to sign him to the 53-man roster in order to promote him again.
Published: Wed, Oct 28 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Managing injury
The Jets placed Cager (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Cager's placement on the injured list allows the Jets to restore fellow wideout Donte Moncrief (undisclosed) to the practice squad. Coach Adam Gase said he expects Cager to miss multiple weeks.
Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Back to practice roster
Cager (hamstring) reverted to the Jets' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Cager suffered a serious hamstring injury during Thursday's loss to the Broncos, and coach Adam Gase expects him to miss a "couple weeks." The 23-year-old wide receiver will officially be on the practice squad during his recovery.
Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to miss a couple weeks
Cager (hamstring) is expected to miss a "couple weeks," per coach Adam Gase, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv reports. "The MRI wasn't as bad as what it looked on the field. Obviously it's going to be probably a couple weeks, but we got a little lucky there," Gase said.
Analysis: Cager sustained the injury in Thursday's game against the Broncos, crumpling to the turf while clutching his hamstring on a non-contact injury. While it's a relief that the undrafted rookie didn't suffer an even more serious injury, Cager looks unlikely to suit up against the Cardinals in Week 5 and could miss time beyond that game as well.
Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 11:34am by Rotowire.com
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Downgraded to out
Cager (hamstring) will not return to Thursday's game against the Broncos, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
Analysis: Cager was initially labeled as 'doubtful' to retake the field, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise to see him be officially ruled out to begin the third quarter. He was targeted twice in the first half but did not record a catch.
Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 7:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to return Thursday
Cager (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Thursday's game against the Broncos, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old was injured while going up for a Sam Darnold pass attempt in the second quarter, and he returned to action momentarily before being once again pulled from the game. Cager had no receptions on two targets upon his exit, as the Jets remain with Jamison Crowder, Chris Hogan, Braxton Berrios and Jeff Smith as the team's top wide receiver targets.
Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 6:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Back on the active roster
Cager has been added to the Jets' active roster for Thursday night's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Cager was elevated from the Jets' practice squad to the team's active roster ahead of Week 3 action and then proceeded to haul in two of his four targets for 35 yards in a 36-7 loss to the Colts. After that contest, he reverted back to the practice squad, but he's been summoned once again. It remains to be seen how busy he'll be Thursday night, however, with Jamison Crowder (hamstring) trending toward a return to action and Jeff Smith (shoulder) now off IR.
Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Sent back down to practice squad
Cager reverted back to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Analysis: Cager made his NFL debut and had two catches in Sunday's loss to the Colts, but he also failed to get his head around on a timing route that led to a pick-six. If New York's injury-riddled receiving corps doesn't heal up on a short week, Cager could be called right back up for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in NFL debut
Cager made his NFL debut in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Colts, catching two balls for 35 yards on four targets.
Analysis: Cager pulled in receptions of 16 and 19 yards, and that production was good enough for him to finish third on the team in receiving yards behind slot receiver Braxton Berrios (64) and running back Kalen Ballage (44). The undrafted rookie's role should shrink if New York's beat up wide receiver corps ever heals, and there's little fantasy appeal to a depth piece on a team that has been outscored 94-37 through three games.
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Promoted to roster as No. 4 WR
Cager was elevated from the practice squad to the Jets' active roster ahead of their Week 3 trip to Indianapolis, Andy Vasquez of USA Today Sports reports.
Analysis: Cager should see some game action against the Colts as one of four active wide receivers, along with Chris Hogan, Josh Malone and Braxton Berrios (hamstring), who is listed as questionable. If Berrios can't go, the undrafted free agent out of Georgia would see the field in three-wide sets.
Published: Sat, Sep 26 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Jets
The Jets waived Cager (knee) on Saturday, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: It's likely Cager is still carrying an injury tag since he had an MRI last week, so if he clears waivers he could land on the Jets' injured reserve. Regardless, the Jets' willingness to let Cager go signals that their receiver corps may not be as injured as it appears.
Published: Sat, Sep 5 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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