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  • Cory Littleton
  • LB #42
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2023 Fantasy Stats
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2IND
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2023 Fantasy Stats
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News

  • Gets one-year deal with Texans

    Littleton is signing a one-year contract worth up to $2.7 million with Houston on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Littleton appeared in 15 games with the Panthers last season, recording his lowest tackle total (47) since 2018. The 29-year-old seems likely to handle a similar depth role with Houston in 2023, meaning he would carry minimal fantasy value in IDP formats.

    Published: Tue, Mar 21 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to go for Week 15

    Littleton (ankle) logged a full practice Friday.

    Analysis: Littleton looks geared up to return to the field Sunday versus the Steelers after missing the last few games while nursing an ankle injury. With Brandon Smith (ankle) ruled out, Littleton could see a few extra defensive snaps in Week 15.

    Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting Sunday

    Littleton (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Seahawks, Darrin Gant of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Littleton hasn't played since Week 11, missing the team's Week 12 win over the Broncos, which was followed by a Week 13 bye. He was able to log a limited practice Friday, which could set up him up for a Week 15 return against the Steelers.

    Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Friday

    Littleton (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Friday.

    Analysis: Littleton returned to practice for the first time this week as he continues to nurse the ankle injury he suffered in Week 11 against the Saints. His ability to participate Friday opens the door for him to potentially be available Sunday. The linebacker is considered questionable for Week 14, and if he can't go, Damien Wilson could see a slight uptick in usage on defense.

    Published: Fri, Dec 9 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 12

    Littleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Littleton suffered the injury in Week 11 but was able to return to the game. However, he failed to practice at all in the week following, and he's been ruled out for Carolina's matchup in Week 12 as a result. Littleton has split time between defense and special teams this season, logging a total of 37 tackles, 0.5 sacks and two passes defended across 11 games.

    Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 9:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns Sunday

    Littleton (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Littleton was temporarily forced out with an ankle injury against Baltimore, though he was able to return before the end of the first half. The 29-year-old should continue to fill a reserve role behind starting outside linebacker Shaq Thompson.

    Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to return

    Littleton (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Littleton has not played more than 28 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps over the past three weeks, and he's primarily slotted in on special teams over 10 games this season. With the seventh-year linebacker sidelined for the time being, Damien Wilson will likely see increased usage alongside starters Shaq Thompson and Frankie Luvu.

    Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared after full practice

    Littleton (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons.

    Analysis: Littleton practiced fully Friday after a pair of limited sessions, which was enough to get his name off the final injury report. He has 30 tackles (17 solo) on the season heading into this Week 8 clash with the NFC South rival Falcons.

    Published: Fri, Oct 28 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited participant Thursday

    Littleton (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Littleton sustained a groin injury in a Week 6 loss the Rams and was limited in each practice leading up to Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. While the 28-year-old was able to suit up for the contest, he only played 38 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps and has remained limited so far in Week 8 prep. Littleton will now have one more practice to increase his activity before this Sunday's tilt against Atlanta.

    Published: Thu, Oct 27 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in limited fashion

    Littleton (groin) was listed as a limited participant on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.

    Analysis: Littleton was forced out with a groin injury during Sunday's loss to the Rams and has been limited in the first two practices of Week 7. The veteran linebacker has recorded 28 tackles, 0.5 sacks and one pass defended while playing 183 of his 306 snaps on special teams this season. Littleton would significantly improve his status for this Sunday's game against Tampa Bay if he can increase his activity in practice Friday.

    Published: Thu, Oct 20 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Sunday

    Littleton has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Rams due to a groin injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Littleton was productive to begin Sunday's matchup, racking up a team-high 10 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear, but Brandon Smith and Arron Mosby should see additional playing time down the stretch.

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs with Carolina

    Littleton signed a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Littleton appeared in all 17 games for the Raiders last year and logged 98 tackles (51 solo), 0.5 sacks, four pass defenses and a fumble recovery during that time. He was released by Las Vegas earlier in March but now is in line to take on a prominent role in the Panthers defense in 2022.

    Published: Sun, Mar 20 at 9:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Las Vegas

    Littleton will be released by the Raiders on Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Littleton posted a relative gaudy stat line in 2021, closing the season with 98 tackles across 17 games. However, he started to lose his role in the middle of the defense in the latter half of the season due to the emergence of Divine Deablo. It is expected that Littleton will be designated a post-June 1 release, meaning the Raiders will save roughly $11.8 million in cap space.

    Published: Thu, Mar 10 at 6:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Role diminishes down the stretch

    Littleton finished his 2021 season with 98 tackles (51 solo), 0.5 sacks, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery in 17 games.

    Analysis: Littleton also made five stops in the Raiders' playoff loss to the Bengals this past weekend, but he actually saw his playing time diminish on defense throughout the latter half of the season, as rookie Divine Deablo carved out a larger role at outside linebacker. Littleton carries a massive cap hit of $15.8 million in 2022, while Deablo's development could encourage the team to consider moving on from Littleton despite $14 million of dead cap.

    Published: Tue, Jan 18 at 7:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Shuffles off COVID list

    Littleton was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

    Analysis: The middle linebacker tested positive for the virus but only ended up missing five days before rejoining the team. With the help of Denzel Perryman, Littleton has quietly made good on the type of potential which netted him a three-year, $35.2 million deal with the Raiders in 2020.

    Published: Sat, Jan 1 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on COVID list

    Littleton (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after testing positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Littleton's availability for Week 17 is now in question after testing positive for COVID. Fellow linebackers Denzel Perryman, Patrick Onwuasor and K.J. Wright also tested positive, leaving the Raiders with minimal depth.

    Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Considered day-to-day

    Littleton (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Littleton suffered a stinger during the Raiders' loss to Washington on Sunday. The linebacker played just 23 defensive snaps due to the injury, but he was still able to record six tackles during the limited playing time. Littleton's practice status this will likely determine if he will be available for Sunday's contest against Kansas City.

    Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Huge day vs. Denver

    Littleton had 11 tackles (seven solo), a half-sack and one pass breakup during Sunday's win over the Broncos.

    Analysis: Littleton doesn't normally get to the opposing quarterback -- he didn't notch a single sack last season -- but his floor as a run stopper lends him notable IDP value. With 55 tackles through six contests, Littleton is in play as a weekly fantasy option. However, he played only a season-low 69 percent of defensive snaps Week 6.

    Published: Tue, Oct 19 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full

    Littleton (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Littleton was limited by a shoulder injury to begin the week, likely the result of lingering pain from Week 5 matchup against Chicago. However, he should be ready to go against the Broncos on Sunday after returning to full participation Thursday. Littleton has been a key to the Raiders' defense early on in the campaign, racking up 44 tackles across five games.

    Published: Thu, Oct 14 at 6:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited participant in practice

    Littleton (shoulder) was a limited participant in the Raiders' practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Littleton has had a strong campaign thus far, recording 10 tackles in three of the Raiders' first four games of the season. The linebacker picked up a shoulder injury sometime over the last week and his status for Week 6 is uncertain. Expect Denzel Perryman to start against the Broncos if Littleton can't suit up.

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 5:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes 14 tackles vs. Chargers

    Littleton racked up 14 tackles (nine solo) in Monday's 28-14 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Littleton has recorded 10 or more tackles in three of the Raiders' first four games to begin the season. He's second only to fellow linebacker Denzel Perryman for the team lead in tackles to this point.

    Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Double-digit performance

    Littleton posted 10 tackles (seven solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 31-28 overtime win against the Dolphins.

    Analysis: This was Littleton's second 10-tackle effort in three weeks. So far this season, Denzel Perryman has stolen the show with 36 stops at middle linebacker, but Littleton has some deeper league appeal with 24 of his own.

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 9:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 10 tackles in opener

    Littleton made 10 tackles (five solo) in Monday's 33-27 overtime win over the Ravens.

    Analysis: Littleton matched middle linebacker Denzel Perryman with a team-high 10 tackles, though the former also played 15 snaps on special teams. The Raiders now travel across the country for a Week 2 matchup against the Steelers, who are led by a 39-year-old Ben Roethlisberger.

    Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 9:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Restructures contract

    Littleton and the Raiders have restructured his contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The specifics of Littleton's restructured deal are not specific at this time. He has missed just two games since being drafted by the Raiders in 2016. He tallied 75 tackles (49 solo) across 14 games in 2020.

    Published: Sat, Mar 13 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Rebounds Thursday night

    Littleton had seven tackles (four solo) during Thursday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Prior to Thursday's loss, Littleton had gone three straight games with less than five stops and under 60 percent of defensive snaps, so it was encouraging to see him back in his usual starting role. Littleton handled 65 snaps on defense (98 percent) against the Chargers, a likely indication that he'll be back to an every-down role to close out the regular season.

    Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet Sunday

    Littleton recorded two tackles across 33 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: Since returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list a month ago, Littleton has seen a major drop in defensive snaps. Through the first eight games of the season, the linebacker was averaging 66 snaps per game but over the last three contests he is only averaging 37 per game. Nick Kwiatkoski has been the main benefactor in Littleton's lost reps, playing in 84 percent of the snaps over the last four contests.

    Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 9:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from COVID list

    Littleton (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: The 27-year-old was placed on the COVID-19 list earlier in November but has since cleared the league's virus-related protocols. Littleton has received a roster exemption for now, giving the Raiders a couple days to create space on the active roster.

    Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to COVID 19 list

    The Raiders placed Littleton on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Littleton was placed on the list because he either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with someone who did. Littleton will have to test negative at least twice within a 48-hour span to be activated off the list, so if he's forced to miss Sunday's game against the Broncos, Kyle Wilber or Raekwon McMillan could be in line for the start at weakside linebacker.

    Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Steady showing in loss

    Littleton finished with eight tackles (five solo, one tackle for loss) in Sunday's 45-20 loss to Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Littleton's performance in Week 7 was his best so far this season in terms of tackles. He was on the field for every defensive snap. The Washington product sits with 35 tackles (23 solo) over six contests in 2020.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 8:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up seven tackles

    Littleton had seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: The seven tackles marks his highest production of the season, as the 26-year-old is on pace to finish below 120 tackles for the first time since 2017. Littleton has 22 tackles (15 solo) through the first four games of the season, and his IDP value is limited given his current production.

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in Week 2

    Littleton recorded three tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Littleton's lack of statistical production was not a result of not being on the field, as both he and fellow linebacker Nicholas Morrow both played 100-percent of the Raiders defensive snaps. The Saints regularly attacked the Raiders young defensive backs in the run game with outside schemes, potentially taking tackles away from Littleton. If he continues playing every snap for Las Vegas, the numbers should come soon enough.

    Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 7:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs with Raiders

    Littleton (chest) is signing a three-year, $36 million contract with the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: It's good money for an off-ball linebacker but nowhere close to what C.J. Mosley got from the Jets last offseason. Littleton was a 16-game starter for the Rams the past two seasons, piling up 259 tackles, 22 pass defenses, 7.5 sacks and five interceptions in that stretch. With Nick Kwiatkoski also on board, the Raiders appear to have successfully addressed their longstanding deficiency at the linebacker position. Littleton should maintain a three-down role and high-end IDP value.

    Published: Tue, Mar 17 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits with injury

    Littleton suffered a chest injury during Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Littleton rarely misses a snap, and he's having a career year with 134 tackles, 3.5 sacks and nine pass breakups over 16 games, including this contest. The 26-year-old is considered doubtful to return, so his season appears to be over. Littleton will be an unrestricted free agent in March if the Rams don't re-sign him beforehand.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Breaks up pass in loss

    Littleton recorded seven tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in Saturday's 34-31 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Littleton's ninth pass breakup of the season made up for his lowest tackle output in the last five games. However, it was his first defended pass since Week 7.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sixth double-digit tackling effort

    Littleton recorded 12 tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 44-21 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Littleton continues to be a tackling machine, as he registered his sixth double-digit tackling performance of the season. The fourth-year linebacker out of Washington leads the team by a wide margin with 124 tackles, and he needs just two more to set a new career high.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles

    Littleton racked up 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 28-12 win over the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Littleton has racked up double-digit tackes five times this season and is up to 112 tackles (65 solo) and 2.5 sacks through 13 games. He should continue to be one of the top IDP fantasy options for the rest of the season, especially considering Littleton played all 67 defensive snaps in the game. The 26-year-old will draw a tough matchup in a huge game Sunday against the Cowboys.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies sack in win

    Littleton notched eight tackles (six solo) and one sack during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Littleton now has 102 tackles and 2.5 sacks across 12 contests. The 26-year-old is an every-down player in Los Angeles' linebacker corps, and he possesses a safe floor in IDP formats despite not having much upside as a pass rusher. He'll look to record another strong performance against the Seahawks in Week 14.

    Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 4:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 12-tackle performance

    Littleton recorded 12 tackles (five solo) in Monday's 45-6 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Littleton has posted double-digit tackles in two of the Rams' past three contests, and he's played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in all but one game this season. Another difficult matchup against a versatile quarterback awaits in Week 13 as the Rams travel to Arizona.

    Published: Tue, Nov 26 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tackle machine in Week 10 loss

    Littleton registered 14 tackles (nine solo) and forced and recovered a fumble during Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: The linebacker's sterling season continued in fine fashion Sunday. He's up to 80 tackles (47 solo), 1.5 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries through nine games, and Littleton should continue to be viewed as a go-to option in all IDP settings.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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