Fantasy Player Profile Pat O'Connor
-
- DL #95
-
PatO'Connor
- AActive
- Manager: FA
vs. PIT: #17 vs opposing DL - 14.50 FPA
-
Back with Detroit on practice squad
The Lions signed O'Connor (knee) to the practice squad Monday.
Analysis: O'Conner appears to have fully recovered from a knee injury that caused him to be placed on injured reserve Nov. 14. The veteran defensive lineman and the Lions reached an injury settlement one day later, and he appears to have recovered enough to return to Detroit as a member of the team's practice squad.
Published: Mon, Dec 8 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Waived from injured reserve
The Lions waived O'Connor (knee) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Saturday.
Analysis: O'Connor was placed on injured reserve Friday, so he'll be free to look for an opportunity elsewhere once healthy. The veteran defensive lineman has appeared in eight games this season, logging 10 tackles (five solo) and one pass breakup on 106 defensive snaps and another 143 on special teams.
Published: Sat, Nov 15 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Lands on IR
The Lions placed O'Connor (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
Analysis: O'Connor didn't practice at all last week and missed Sunday's game against Washington. He was unable to return to practice this week and has consequently been placed on IR. The veteran defensive lineman must now miss at least four contests, so he won't be eligible to return until Sunday, Dec. 14 versus the Rams.
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 6:46pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Won't play against Washington
O'Connor (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Analysis: O'Connor was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury, and his next opportunity to play is Week 11 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 16. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but his absence opens the door for Mekhi Wingo and Quinton Jefferson to see more rotational snaps at defensive tackle.
Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Past leg injury
O'Connor (leg) played in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins.
Analysis: O'Connor exited practice with an injury two weeks ago but is past the issue and logged 17 defensive snaps. He's competing for a reserve role along Detroit's defensive line.
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 5:10pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Exits practice Monday
O'Connor exited Monday's practice with a leg injury and was unable to return, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: The 31-year-old defensive lineman appeared in 12 regular-season games with the Lions last season, logging 18 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, while playing a career-high 236 defensive snaps along Detroit's defensive line.
Published: Mon, Aug 4 at 6:31pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Returning to Detroit
O'Connor and the Lions agreed on a contract Tuesday.
Analysis: O'Connor will return to Detroit after recording a career-high 18 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 12 regular-season games in 2024. The defensive end will provide the Lions with a depth option behind Aidan Hutchinson (lower leg) and Josh Paschal off the edge.
Published: Tue, Mar 18 at 4:31pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Earns rotational defensive role
O'Connor (calf) logged 18 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 12 regular-season games in 2024.
Analysis: O'Connor was signed to the Lions' active roster in mid-October after failing to make the cut at the end of training camp in late August. O'Connor was brought in to give Detroit much-needed depth on the defensive line following the losses of Aidan Hutchinson (leg), Marcus Davenport (triceps), Mekhi Wingo (knee) and Kyle Peko (pectoral). O'Connor made the most of his opportunity by logging career highs in combined tackles and defensive snaps (220). He suffered a calf injury during the Lions'…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 30 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Not playing against Washington
O'Connor (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: O'Connor injured his calf during the Lions' Week 18 win against the Vikings. Despite having a first-round playoff bye, O'Connor was unable to practice all week and will not play in the Lions' playoff opener Saturday. Jonah Williams and Al-Quadin Muhammad will serve as the Lions' rotational defensive ends behind starters Josh Paschal and Za'Darius Smith due to O'Connor's injury.
Published: Thu, Jan 16 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Sits out practice Tuesday
O'Connor (calf) didn't practice Tuesday.
Analysis: O'Connor hurt his calf during the Lions' Week 18 matchup against Minnesota, and though Detroit had a first-round playoff bye, he hasn't recovered enough to take part in practice. The veteran defensive end will presumably need to log at least one practice session before the end of the week in order to have a chance of suiting up in the Lions' divisional-round matchup versus Washington on Saturday. If O'Connor can't play, Jonah Williams may be asked to step up and log more defensive snaps than…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 14 at 7:40pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Done for night
O'Connor (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's matchup with the Vikings.
Analysis: O'Connor will miss the remainder of the game as he nurses a calf injury. He'll now shift his focus to being ready for the postseason. In the meantime, Al-Quadin Muhammad will likely continue to see an elevated role on the defensive line for the Lions against Minnesota.
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 7:54pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Questionable to return to SNF
O'Connor (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Vikings.
Analysis: O'Connor appears to have picked up a calf injury against Minnesota, placing some doubt on his ability to return to the team's regular-season finale. In O'Connor's absence, Al-Quadin Muhammad stands to see an increase in workload with Detroit's defensive line.
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Finds new home
O'Connor signed a contract with the Lions on Thursday.
Analysis: O'Connor's addition to Detroit's defensive line comes after John Cominsky suffered an MCL tear during Tuesday's practice. The former spent the last six seasons in Tampa Bay, and although he played in 11 games with the Buccaneers in 2023, he logged only 41 snaps from scrimmage.
Published: Thu, Aug 1 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Let go by Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers released O'Connor on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Bucs signing quarterback John Wolford off their practice squad to their active roster. O'Connor played 14 snaps across three games this season without accruing a stat.
Published: Tue, Oct 31 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Signed by Tampa Bay
O'Connor agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Buccaneers on Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: O'Connor will now return to the Buccaneers, where he's spent the entirety five-year career. While the 2017 seventh-round pick may not have seen a lot of playing time on defense, he's been a key special teams contributor throughout his career and will likely have a similar role for the upcoming season.
Published: Sat, Mar 18 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Participating in offseason workouts
O'Connor (knee) participated in the Buccaneers' offseason practice Tuesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: O'Connor led the Buccaneers in special-teams snaps last year despite missing the final five games of the season due to a PCL injury. He re-signed with the team this offseason, and his participation at practice suggests the knee issue shouldn't be a problem heading into the 2022 season.
Published: Tue, May 17 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Staying with Tampa Bay
O'Connor (knee) signed a contract to remain with the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: O'Connor did not receive a qualifying offer from the Buccaneers as a restricted free agent this offseason, but he'll return to the team after all. The fifth-year defensive lineman was Tampa Bay's team leader in special teams snaps with 341 last season, despite suffering a PCL injury that forced him to miss the final three games of the 2021 campaign, plus two playoff contests. O'Connor should be ready to reprise his role as a core special teamer and rotational defensive lineman this coming…read more
Published: Tue, Apr 12 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Lands on IR
O'Connor (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: O'Connor has been one of the team's top special teams performers this season, so his absence will be a big blow to those units. The severity of the injury remains unknown, but Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that it's potentially a season-ending PCL tear. O'Connor will be sidelined for at least three weeks on IR, but he will receive a second option before determining if his season is over.
Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Sustains knee injury
O'Connor didn't return to Sunday's loss to the Saints due to a knee injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: O'Connor was banged up in the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup and was unavailable late in the game. He didn't record any counting stats prior to his departure, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up against Carolina on Dec. 26.
Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 8:31pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Full participant Tuesday
O'Conner (calf) was a listed as a full participant for Tuesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: O'Conner missed Sunday's win over the Dolphins due to the calf injury, but it appears his absence will be limited to one game. The 27-year-old has played only one defensive snap through four games this season.
Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 10:23pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Ruled out for Week 5
O'Connor (calf) has been ruled out for Tampa Bay's Week 5 contest against the Dolphins, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: O'Connor injured his calf during the week and will be unable to play in Week 5. Steve McLendon could see more snaps at defensive end Sunday with the former seventh-round pick by Detroit ruled out. O'Connor's next chance to play will be in Week 6 on Thursday night against the Eagles.
Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com
| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | CHI, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 3 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 4 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 5 | @CIN, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 6 | @KC, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 7 | TB, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 10 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @LAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Bucs force Willis into O'Connor's arms for team's second sack vs. rookie QBSat, Aug 20 at 4:45pm
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers force Tennesee Titans rookie quarterback Malik Willis into Buccaneers defensive end Pat O'Connor's arms for the team's second sack of the game against the rookie QB.
- Buccaneers D overwhelms Dolphins for sackSat, Aug 13 at 7:16pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson.
- Bucs aren't fooled by Bills' trickery on fake punt attemptSun, Dec 12 at 3:28pm
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stop the Buffalo Bills on a fourth-down punt fake attempt.
- Buccaneers' best defensive plays | 2020 seasonTue, Feb 16 at 12:31pm
Watch the best plays by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense from the 2020 NFL regular season and 2020 playoffs.
- Vikings vs. Buccaneers highlights | Week 14Sun, Dec 13 at 1:25pm
Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- O'Connor comes up with big sack to stop Vikings momentumSun, Dec 13 at 12:55pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor makes the sack on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.
- Pat O'Connor bowls through Broncos' punt teams for blockSun, Sep 27 at 1:45pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor blocks Denver Broncos punt.
- Bucs take down Rosen on back-to-back sacksFri, Aug 16 at 6:29pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers sack Josh Rosen on back-to-back plays.
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next- Bucs force Willis into O'Connor's arms for team's second sack vs. rookie QBSat, Aug 20 at 4:45pm
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers force Tennesee Titans rookie quarterback Malik Willis into Buccaneers defensive end Pat O'Connor's arms for the team's second sack of the game against the rookie QB.
- Buccaneers D overwhelms Dolphins for sackSat, Aug 13 at 7:16pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson.
- Bucs aren't fooled by Bills' trickery on fake punt attemptSun, Dec 12 at 3:28pm
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stop the Buffalo Bills on a fourth-down punt fake attempt.
- Buccaneers' best defensive plays | 2020 seasonTue, Feb 16 at 12:31pm
Watch the best plays by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense from the 2020 NFL regular season and 2020 playoffs.
- Vikings vs. Buccaneers highlights | Week 14Sun, Dec 13 at 1:25pm
Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- O'Connor comes up with big sack to stop Vikings momentumSun, Dec 13 at 12:55pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor makes the sack on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.
- Pat O'Connor bowls through Broncos' punt teams for blockSun, Sep 27 at 1:45pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor blocks Denver Broncos punt.
- Bucs take down Rosen on back-to-back sacksFri, Aug 16 at 6:29pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers sack Josh Rosen on back-to-back plays.