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  • Will play Sunday

    Gifford (hip/neck) is good to go for San Francisco's matchup versus the Browns on Sunday, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Gifford will continue to play through the hip and neck injuries that he's been dealing with for a few weeks. The 30-year-old should once again serve as one of the team's starting linebackers during Sunday's matchup.

    Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to open week

    Gifford (hip/neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Gifford was active in Week 12 against the Panthers, but he did not log a snap in the team's 20-9 win over the Panthers. The linebacker has been nursing both hip and neck injuries at practice, so his limited participation Wednesday doesn't come as a surprise. Gifford will have two more chances to practice in full prior to Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

    Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play Monday

    Gifford (hip/neck) is active for Monday's game against the Panthers, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gifford had his practice reps limited during Week 12 prep due to hip and neck injuries, but the seventh-year pro has been cleared to play in Monday's game. He has split his snaps between defense and special teams this season, but he could have a more prominent role on defense Monday due to the absences of Tatum Bethune (ankle) and Fred Warner (IR, ankle). Gifford has accumulated 28 tackles (nine solo) and one pass defense through 11 regular-season games.

    Published: Mon, Nov 24 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 12

    Gifford (hip/neck) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Panthers, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Analysis: Gifford was limited in practice all week after appearing on the injury report with apparent hip and neck injuries, which he may have suffered in Week 11 against the Cardinals. The 30-year-old still has a chance to play, but should he be inactive, Curtis Robinson may get a larger snap count for Week 12.

    Published: Sat, Nov 22 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to open week

    Gifford (hip/neck) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Gifford popped up on the injury report to open the week with hip and neck issues, which he may have suffered in Week 11 against the Cardinals. With the 49ers playing the Panthers on Monday Night Football in Week 12, the linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice prior to the contest.

    Published: Thu, Nov 20 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go

    Gifford is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

    Analysis: Gifford was a limited participant at practice Friday with a hamstring injury but has since been cleared of any injury designation and is active for Sunday's contest. The linebacker has been a consistent special teams presence, contributing 144 snaps already this season. His presence will provide added depth to the team in a tough matchup.

    Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Gifford (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Houston, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gifford was a limited participant at practice Friday, so it seems his availability for Week 8 is close to a coin-flip proposition. He's played most of his snaps so far this year on special teams, so the 49ers will have to try to replace his production in that phase if he can't go.

    Published: Fri, Oct 24 at 4:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heading to Bay Area

    The 49ers are set to sign Gifford to a one-year contract when the new league year starts Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Gifford has mostly served on special teams over his six-year NFL career. He started in the Titans' last four regular-season games in 2024 due to injuries to the linebacker corps, and over that span he logged 35 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception). Gifford will likely revert to his special teams status in San Francisco, though a strong performance in offseason programs and training camp could earn him a rotational role at linebacker.

    Published: Tue, Mar 11 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starts four games due to injuries

    Gifford logged 49 tackles (31 solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) across 16 regular-season games in 2024.

    Analysis: Gifford was primarily used on special teams over the Titans' first 12 games of the regular season. He started at inside linebacker over his final four outings due to injuries to Jerome Baker (neck) and Kenneth Murray (hamstring), and Gifford recorded at least eight combined tackles in each of those outings. Gifford enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and will look to sign with a team that can offer him a consistent role on defense.

    Published: Thu, Feb 6 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eight tackles in Week 17

    Gifford finished Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Jaguars with eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defense.

    Analysis: Gifford was sidelined for the Titans' Week 16 loss to the Colts due to a concussion, but he was able to clear the league's five-step protocols ahead of Sunday's contest. He played every single defensive snap and finished as the Titans' co-leader in tackles with Mike Brown. Gifford has started at inside linebacker in each of his last three games and has accumulated 27 tackles (18 solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception) over that span. The 29-year-old will look to finish the…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to return in Week 17

    Gifford (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup versus Jacksonville, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gifford suffered a concussion Week 15 against Cincinnati and didn't play last Sunday versus Indianapolis. However, he was listed as a full participant in practice throughout the week and appears to have cleared the NFL's concussion protocol given his lack of an injury designation heading into the weekend. Gifford played exclusively on special teams over Tennessee's first 11 games of the campaign, but he had taken on an increased role -- including logging all 58 of the team's defensive snaps…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Estimated as full participant

    Gifford (concussion) was listed as a full participant in Tennessee's practice estimate Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gifford is getting closer to making his return to the field after sitting out the team's Week 16 loss versus Indianapolis due to a concussion. However, he will still have to officially clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be cleared to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars.

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out vs. Colts

    Gifford (concussion) will miss Sunday's game against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gifford will miss his first full game of the season after leaving this past weekend's loss to the Bengals with a concussion. The veteran linebacker will now have to navigate though the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before he can be cleared to return for Week 17 against the Jaguars.

    Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out Sunday

    Gifford (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus the Titans, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

    Analysis: Gifford won't return Sunday after suffering a concussion during the first half of the game. He had recorded an interception and racked up eight tackles (five solo) prior to exiting the game, and in his absence, James Williams and Cedric Gray should be in line for increased playing time.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Being evaluated for concussion

    Gifford is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: The linebacker led the Titans with eight tackles (five solo) before exiting, and he also picked off a pass. Gifford started for the second game in a row Sunday in place of Jerome Baker (neck). James Williams or Cedric Gray might be the next man up at inside linebacker.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 11:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading tackler in loss

    Gifford totaled 11 tackles (eight solo) during Tennessee's loss versus Jacksonville on Sunday.

    Analysis: Gifford got the start at linebacker Sunday as Kenneth Murray (hamstring) and Jerome Baker (neck) were both out and managed to record a season-high 11 tackles, which were also the most on the team. He could get the chance to start again during the Titans' Week 15 matchup versus the Bengals if both Jerome and Baker are out again.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 6:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets starting opportunity Week 14

    Gifford is starting at linebacker in Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

    Analysis: Gifford has been relegated primarily to work on special teams throughout his career, and he hadn't logged any defensive snaps this season until playing on nine of them last Sunday against the Commanders. However, he'll get a big opportunity to show off his skill set Sunday. Gifford's move into a starting role comes as a result of Kenneth Murray (hamstring) and Jerome Baker (neck) both being out against the Jaguars.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Titans

    Gifford was released by the Titans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Gifford has played almost exclusively on special teams since entering the league in 2019. He posted just six tackles last season, and he'll likely land on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

    Published: Tue, Sep 3 at 6:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In concussion protocol

    Gifford exited Saturday night's preseason game against the 49ers with a head injury and is in concussion protocol, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gifford made a tackle on the exhibition's opening kickoff. The special teams specialist will now need to advance through the league's protocol before being allowed back on the field. Turning 29 later this month, Gifford is entering his second season in Tennessee after spending the first four years of his career in Dallas.

    Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns for minicamp

    Gifford (hamstring) was spotted participating at Wednesday's minicamp session.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old linebacker seems to be back to full health after missing the final three games of the 2023 season with a hamstring injury. Gifford appeared in 11 games last season, playing almost strictly on special teams.

    Published: Wed, Jun 5 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Done for year with hamstring injury

    The Titans placed Gifford (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: Gifford's season is now over with the move. The 28-year-old played in 11 games this year, seeing action on just eight defensive snaps while doing most of his work on special teams for Tennessee.

    Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 6:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Week 16

    Gifford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gifford wasn't able to participate in practice all week and will held out for Sunday's contest. He's played all but eight of his 267 snaps on special teams and has six tackles (three solo) over 11 games this season.

    Published: Fri, Dec 22 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to play Week 12

    Gifford (shin) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

    Analysis: Gifford has been nursing a shin injury but managed a full practice Friday and is set to play in Week 12. He's played almost exclusively on special teams this season.

    Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active for Week 11

    Gifford (shin) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Gifford picked up the shin injury during the week, and despite not practicing Friday, he'll suit up in Week 11. He's played almost exclusively on special teams this season and is likely to stick in that role against the Jaguars.

    Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable Sunday

    Gifford (shin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old linebacker seems to be trending in the wrong direction to play this Sunday, as he went from limited participation in Thursday's practice to a DNP on Friday. Gifford has played almost strictly on special teams thus far for the Titans, recording four total tackles on the year.

    Published: Fri, Nov 17 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Wednesday

    Gifford (hamstring) participated fully in Tennessee's practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Gifford has missed the team's past three games after injuring his hamstring but is now healthy again. The 28-year-old should be good to go for this week's game versus the Falcons where he'll look to contribute on special teams.

    Published: Wed, Oct 25 at 5:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing another week

    Gifford (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Baltimore, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gifford is one of three players that will not travel with the Titans to London, as he'll be missing his third consecutive game with a hamstring issue. The veteran linebacker has mostly been limited to special teams this year, as he's played on 85 percent of that unit's snaps and recorded three total tackles.

    Published: Thu, Oct 12 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out Sunday

    Gifford (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Indianapolis, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gifford has been ruled out for the second consecutive week as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue. The 28-year-old linebacker has played primarily on special teams for Tennessee this year, recording three tackles while logging 85 percent of the club's special-teams snaps.

    Published: Fri, Oct 6 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Sunday

    Gifford (hamstring) will not be active for Tennessee's game against Cincinnati on Sunday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Gifford has played mainly on special teams through three games this year but will now be inactive for the team's Week 4 matchup. The 28-year-old will look to get healthy and return to action against the Colts in Week 5.

    Published: Fri, Sep 29 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 1

    Gifford was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gifford underwent core-muscle surgery in February after playing in 18 games (including the playoffs) for the Cowboys last season. He signed with the Titans in March and will play key roles on special teams and as a depth piece for a linebacker corps headlined by Harold Landry, Arden Key and Azeez Al-Shaair.

    Published: Wed, Sep 6 at 4:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets core-muscle surgery

    Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that Gifford recently underwent core-muscle surgery, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Including the postseason, Gifford played in all but one of the Cowboys' 19 games in 2022, seeing most of his playing time on special teams. It's unclear to what extent the core-muscle injury may have affected his performance, but after getting surgery, Gifford will now aim to make a full recovery by the time Dallas' offseason program begins.

    Published: Wed, Feb 1 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Full participant Wednesday

    Gifford (hamstring) was a full participant in Dallas' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gifford did not suit up for Monday's win over the Giants after being added to the team's injury report with a hamstring issue Sunday. The fourth-year linebacker recorded 11 tackles as a core special teamer for the Cowboys last year, and he has yet to play a defensive snap this season.

    Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 8:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Monday

    Gifford (hamstring) is inactive Monday against the Giants.

    Analysis: Gifford was a late add to the injury report this week, not showing up until Sunday. The fourth-year linebacker hasn't played any defensive snaps this season. However, his absence will impact the Cowboys on special teams.

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Gifford (hamstring) is questionable to play in Monday's game against the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Gifford was limited during Dallas' practice Sunday after participating in full throughout this week. The fourth-year linebacker tallied one tackle while playing exclusively on special teams (44 snaps) over the first two games this season. However, Gifford's potential absence would leave the Cowboys shorthanded behind starting weakside linebacker Anthony Barr.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent from injury report

    Gifford (groin) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Gifford battled a groin injury during the preseason but is now healthy heading into Week 1. The 27-year-old primarily played special teams for Dallas last year and totaled 11 tackles in 16 games.

    Published: Wed, Sep 7 at 10:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely out for preseason opener

    Gifford (groin) is unlikely to participate in Thursday's joint practice or Saturday's preseason opener against Denver, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Gifford has been sidelined at practices recently due to a groin injury, and it appears like his absence will continue for at least a week, though the issue isn't expected to be severe. In his absence, rookie sixth-round pick Devin Harper should garner increased opportunities against the Broncos.

    Published: Tue, Aug 9 at 11:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not present at practice

    Gifford (groin) was not practicing Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The nature of Gifford's injury isn't clear at this point, and there's no concrete timetable for his recovery. As Dallas awaits the return of the 26-year-old special-teams contributor, his absence should create an increase in opportunities for 2022 sixth-rounder Devin Harper at linebacker.

    Published: Mon, Aug 8 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suspension comes to end

    Gifford's two-game suspension was lifted Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Gifford was forced to sit out two weeks for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, however, his official return appears to be on the horizon. The Nebraska product currently has a roster exemption, but it likely won't be long before he is cleared to return to team activities. He's appeared in six contests this season for the Cowboys, garnering just one defensive snap compared to 121 on special teams.

    Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suspended two games

    Gifford has been suspended for two games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing drugs, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Gifford will be eligible to return to the active roster on December 4 following the team's Week 13 matchup with the Ravens. The linebacker has only taken snaps in six games this season, with all his reps coming on special teams, so his absence won't have a major impact on Dallas' defense.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive for season opener

    Gifford (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Rams.

    Analysis: Gifford dealt with a hamstring injury earlier this week but was cleared on Friday's injury report, so his absence comes down to a coach's decision. As a depth linebacker, Gifford's lack of availability shouldn't have a noticeable impact on Dallas' defense.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go

    Gifford (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Sunday's season opener against the Rams, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Gifford was limited at practice earlier in the week due to a hamstring issue but logged a full workload Friday with no setbacks. He is expected to provide depth at linebacker heading into the season.

    Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@SEA,
W 17-13
1----2.50
2@NO,
W 26-21
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3ARI,
W 16-15
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4JAX,
L 21-26
-----1.00
5@LAR,
W 26-23
2----3.00
6@TB,
L 19-30
2----2.50
7ATL,
W 20-10
-----0.00
8@HOU,
L 15-26
-----0.50
9@NYG,
W 34-24
1----2.00
10LAR,
L 26-42
1----2.00
11@ARI,
W 41-22
2----3.50
12CAR,
W 20-9
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13@CLE,
W 26-8
----12.50
14Bye-----0.00
15TEN,
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16@IND,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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17CHI,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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18SEA,
TBDGet Tickets
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