M.J. Stewart Fantasy Football News
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Browns’ M.J. Stewart: Set to play in opener
M.J. Stewart (hamstring) is active Week 1 against Baltimore.Stewart was limited in practice all week and entered the opener with a “questionable” designation, but it looks like he’s healthy enough to suit up for the divisional matchup. Per Tony Grossi of ESPN, Stewart should see time at nickelback with Kevin Johnson (abdomen) inactive.
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Browns’ M.J. Stewart: Officially questionable
M.J. Stewart (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Ravens, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.Stewart has been managing a hamstring injury since late August. With Greedy Williams (shoulder) and Kevin Johnson (abdomen) already ruled out for Week 1, Stewart could be in line for an increased depth role at cornerback if he’s able to suit up.
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Browns’ M.J. Stewart: Resumes practicing
M.J. Stewart (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Stewart has been dealing with a hamstring issue since late August, so it’s notable to see him back at practice even if the extent of his participation can’t yet be confirmed. With Greedy Williams (shoulder) and Kevin Johnson (abdomen) both also managing injuries, Stewart could have an opportunity for increased snaps Week 1 against Baltimore if he’s able to get fully healthy.
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Browns’ M.J. Stewart: Hampered by hamstring
M.J. Stewart (hamstring) didn’t practice Monday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Stewart is in the midst of a fresh start with the Cleveland Browns after the 2018 second-round pick was cut by Tampa Bay in early August, but now he’ll need to overcome another injury — a common occurrence for the cornerback. The Browns’ cornerback corps is littered with injuries, as Greedy Williams (shoulder), Kevin Johnson (abdomen) and Terrance Mitchell (knee) are all sidelined right now, so a quick return to practice could allow Stewart to log some first-team reps.
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Browns’ M.J. Stewart: Finds new home
The Cleveland Browns claimed M.J. Stewart off waivers Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.Selected by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 2018 draft, Stewart suffered through injuries and ineffectiveness during two seasons with the team. Overall, he totaled 68 tackles and five passes defended in 21 appearances. Tampa Bay recently cut Stewart, allowing him to find a new home in Cleveland. He’ll provide depth for a cornerback group led by Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams.
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M.J. Stewart: Time up in Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers waived M.J. Stewart on Thursday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.Stewart joined the Buccaneers in 2018 as a second-round pick, but he failed to transform into a reliable member of the secondary over two years with the team. Having lost the starting nickel job in 2019 and even been a late scratch toward the end of the season, the writing was on the wall that Stewart had fallen out of favor in Tampa Bay. Still, it’s somewhat surprising to see that the team went so far as to cut the 24-year-old, rather than simply relegate him to a depth role.
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Buccaneers’ M.J. Stewart: Modest sophomore campaign
M.J. Stewart logged 35 tackles (28 solo) and two defensed passes across 10 games during the 2019 season.Through 21 career games, Stewart has yet to log a turnover, but he once again served as a steady, albeit unspectacular, member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ secondary rotation. The 2018 second-round pick dealt with a knee sprain that cost him three games, and he also was a healthy scratch on three other occasions. As his final line indicates, Stewart had next to no IDP value in 2019, and he may have a battle on his hands to hold onto a roster spot next season as a result of his modest first pair of campaigns.
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Buccaneers’ M.J. Stewart: Won’t play Sunday
M.J. Stewart (coach’s decision) is inactive for Sunday’s contest against the Lions, Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ official site reports.Stewart appears to be a healthy scratch for Week 15. In his stead, Jamel Dean, Ryan Smith and Mazzi Wilkins are candidates to play expanded depth roles in Tampa Bay’s secondary.
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Buccaneers’ M.J. Stewart: Suiting up Week 14
M.J. Stewart (knee) is active for Sunday’s Week 14 tilt against the Colts, Scott Smith of the team’s official site reports.Stewart will be making his return from a three-game absence. The second-year cornerback figures to slot into a rotational role at cornerback behind Sean Murphy-Bunting against the Colts.
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Buccaneers’ M.J. Stewart: Receives questionable tag
M.J. Stewart (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Colts, Carmen Vitali of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ official site reports.The 24-year-old has been out the last three games due to the right knee sprain but may be able to return Week 14. Jamel Dean (shoulder) should continue filling in as the nickel cornerback if Stewart can’t suit up.
