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Eagles’ Ryan Kerrigan: Continuing career in Philly
Ryan Kerrigan announced Monday via his personal Instagram account that he has agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.After announcing earlier Monday that he would be moving on from Washington following a decade-long run with the team, Kerrigan quickly found a new home within the NFC East. With 95.5 career sacks on his ledger, Kerrigan has been one of the NFL’s most productive pass rushers since entering the NFL in 2011, but the 32-year-old has settled into more of a situational role at this stage. Expect Kerrigan to serve as a rotational edge rusher behind the Eagles’ projected starters at defensive end, Brandon Graham and Derek Barnett.
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Football Team’s Ryan Kerrigan: Adds 5.5 sacks to career total
Ryan Kerrigan transitioned to a reserve role in 2020, tallying 17 tackles (nine solo) and 5.5 sacks in 16 games.After missing four games in 2019, the veteran pass rusher bounced back to play all 16 for a ninth time in 10 NFL seasons. He’s up to 95.5 career sacks — most in franchise history — but Kerrigan likely will need to leave Washington if he’s set on another big payday. With Montez Sweat and Chase Young both coming off productive seasons, Washington isn’t likely to break the bank to re-sign a 32-year-old edge rusher, even if he’s a favorite among both teammates and fans. Kerrigan can become an unrestricted free agent in March, and it’s possible there are other teams that still view him as a starting-caliber edge rusher.
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Football Team’s Ryan Kerrigan: Upgrades to full practice
Ryan Kerrigan (toe) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.Kerrigan didn’t practice Wednesday while nursing a toe injury, but he now appears to have put the issue behind him. The veteran defensive end will reprise his usual rotational role in Cleveland on Sunday.
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Football Team’s Ryan Kerrigan: Misses practice Wednesday
Ryan Kerrigan is not participating in Wednesday’s practice due to a toe injury, Kyle Stackpole of Washington’s official site reports.Kerrigan appears to have picked up a toe injury during Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals, in which he played only 30 percent of defensive snaps. With Chase Young having emerged as a starter, Kerrigan will be difficult to trust in IDP formats even if he’s able to make a full recovery in time to face the Browns in Week 3.
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Football Team’s Ryan Kerrigan: Makes most of limited usage
Ryan Kerrigan recorded two sacks and two QB hits in Sunday’s 27-17 win over the Eagles.The Washington Football Team had a field day against the Eagles’ injury-riddled offensive line, and although Kerrigan lost the starting role to No. 2 pick Chase Young, he still made an impact by leading the team in sacks. Kerrigan finished with just 22 defensive snaps but a team high in sacks, compared to Young’s 53 snaps and 1.5 sacks. The Football Team has the talent to rotate its defensive ends, but even with Kerrigan’s outstanding performance, he’s tough to depend on in IDP settings due to the low usage.
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Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan: Joined by No. 2 pick at DE
Ryan Kerrigan is part of a deep defensive line that now includes No. 2 overall draft pick Chase Young, Kyle Stackpole of the team’s official website reports.Washington is transitioning to a 4-3 scheme under new defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, and while there’s no question the team has enough line talent to make it work, the linebacker spots appear far less formidable. Kerrigan has spent the vast majority of his pro career playing outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense, notching at least 7.5 sacks every season until he dropped to 5.5 last year in 12 games (his first time ever missing a game). With Young and 2019 first-round pick Montez Sweat providing elite athleticism off the edge, Washington might consider splitting Kerrigan’s snaps between strongside linebacker and defensive end. Both positions would represent a change for his age-32 season, but it wouldn’t be totally foreign for him to play with his hand in the dirt or drop back into coverage. Kerrigan’s versatility to handle those various tasks is part of what made him so successful as a 3-4 OLB the past nine years.
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Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan: Wants to stay in Washington
Ryan Kerrigan has one year left on his contract and relayed that he wants to stick with the Washington Redskins, Craig Hoffman of 106.7 The Fan Washington reports. “I want to be here. I love Washington DC. I love the Redskins. I want to be here,” Kerrigan said.Kerrigan played 12 games this year and recorded 25 tackles and 5.5 sacks. It was a disappointing season in the pass-rush department, as the 31-year-old was a perennial double-digit sack producer enter the season. For Kerrigan to stick around, he’ll need to restructure his deal, as he’s due to be paid $11.5 million in 2020 but the contract carries no guarantee, per OverTheCap.com. If he’s cut before the new league year begins in March, the Redskins save $11.7 million against the cap.
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Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan: Shifts to IR
The Washington Redskins placed Ryan Kerrigan (calf) on injured reserve Friday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.Kerrigan is nursing a calf issue suffered Week 14 against the Packers. Interim coach Bill Callahan said Friday that Kerrigan is battling “a serious injury,” per Finlay, and that the decision to place him on IR was not impacted by Washington being eliminated from the playoffs. A timetable for the 31-year-old’s recovery remains undisclosed.
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Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan: Set to miss Week 15
Ryan Kerrigan (calf) is ruled out for Week 15’s matchup against the Eagles and is considered week-to-week moving forward, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.Kerrigan had an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury he suffered in this past Sunday’s loss to the Packers. The 31-year-old avoided an Achilles injury, as expected, but his calf issue is bad enough to keep him out at least one game. Ryan Anderson (shoulder) is slated to start at outside linebacker if he’s healthy; otherwise, Nate Orchard will get the nod. Kerrigan will aim to get healthy for Week 16’s game against the Giants.
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Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan: Set for MRI
Ryan Kerrigan will have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the calf injury he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Packers, Craig Hoffman of 106.7 The Fan Washington reports.The team doesn’t believe Kerrigan suffered an Achilles injury, which provides some relief to the team’s defense. However, the veteran linebacker could miss some time with an unfavorable diagnosis. Nate Orchard and Ryan Anderson (shoulder) are on standby in case Kerrigan misses any time.
