Tag: Caleb Farley

Nov 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs the ball against Carolina Panthers cornerback Caleb Farley (31) during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Panthers signing CB Caleb Farley to active roster

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The Carolina Panthers are signing former first-round draft pick Caleb Farley to their active roster, the cornerback’s agents told ESPN on Monday.

The Panthers had elevated Farley to the 53-man roster the past three games, exhausting their three practice squad elevations. Carolina signed him to the practice squad on Oct. 1.

Farley has five tackles in those three games.

Farley, 26, was selected No. 22 overall by the Tennessee Titans in 2021 but was beset by knee and back injuries in 2021 and 2022. The Titans released him in August.

In 15 career games (two starts), Farley has 19 tackles and one pass defensed with the Titans and Panthers.

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Sep 11, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (3) warms up before facing the New York Giants during their season opener at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports

Titans CB Caleb Farley (back) out for season

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Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley underwent surgery involving his herniated disk and will miss the rest of the season, multiple outlets reported.

Farley, the team’s first-round pick in 2021, had a microdisectomy on Thursday, ESPN reported. That procedure is performed when a herniated disk in the spine puts pressure on a nerve root.

He is expected to take part in offseason workouts.

Farley, 24, appeared in nine games (one start) this season, recording 10 tackles. He sustained the injury in a Week 10 win over the Denver Broncos and was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 15.

Farley had two procedures performed on his back while in college at Virginia Tech, and his rookie season ended after three games due to a torn ACL.

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Aug 20, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (3) reacts before a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports

Titans place Caleb Farley on IR, promote pair ahead of ‘TNF’

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The Tennessee Titans placed cornerback Caleb Farley on injured reserve and promoted two players to the active roster in a flurry of roster moves ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers.

The Titans also signed journeyman kicker Josh Lambo to their practice squad in the aftermath of Randy Bullock’s injury last week.

The Titans elevated linebacker Joe Schobert and defensive lineman Larrell Murchison to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.

The team also signed linebacker Andre Smith to the practice squad along with defensive backs Greg Mabin and Davontae Harris, in addition to Lambo.

Farley, 24, appeared in nine games (one start) this season, recording 10 tackles. He suffered a back injury on special teams in last week’s win over Denver. He’ll have to miss at least four games, however ESPN reported that Farley sustained a herniated disk and that the injury will require surgery, ending his season.

Schobert has nine tackles and a forced fumble in three games this season. Murchison has also appeared in three games this season.

Bullock is on the injury report this week with a right (kicking leg) calf issue. Lambo has yet to kick in a game this season. In 78 career games, Lambo has made 87.1 percent of his field goal tries and 89.9 percent of his PATs.

The Titans released defensive back Shyheim Carter and offensive lineman Eric Smith from their practice squad.

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Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (3) is helped up after he was injured at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.

Report: Titans rookie CB Caleb Farley (ACL) out for season

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Tennessee Titans first-round rookie cornerback Caleb Farley sustained a torn ACL in Monday night’s win over the Buffalo Bills and will miss the rest of the season, ESPN said.

An MRI confirmed the diagnosis, per the report. The injury occurred in the second quarter when he collided with teammate Kevin Byard as he attempted to tackle Buffalo receiver Emmanuel Sanders.

This is the latest injury woe for Farley. While at Virginia Tech, he torn an ACL in 2017, then had two back surgeries before being selected No. 22 overall in the draft in April.

He missed three game with the Titans after suffering a shoulder injury before the Week 2 overtime win against the Seattle Seahawks.

The 22-year-old ends his season with four tackles.

The Titans (4-2) host the Kansas City Chiefs (3-3) on Sunday.

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Nov 16, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Titans rookie CB Caleb Farley returns to practice

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Tennessee Titans’ first-round pick Caleb Farley passed his physical and has been cleared for a return to practice.

Farley had been on the non-football injury list after undergoing a second back surgery in March.

The Titans took Farley No. 22 overall in this year’s draft despite the cornerback opting out of his 2020 season at Virginia Tech due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was first-team All-ACC in 2019.

The Titans also activated offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo and running back Jeremy McNichols off the physically unable to perform list.

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Oct 13, 2018; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Caleb Farley (3) tight end Chris Cunningham (85) and wide receiver Phil Patterson (8) celebrate with fans after a win against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Hokies won 22-19. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley (COVID-19) won’t attend draft

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Virginia Tech cornerback and projected first-round pick Caleb Farley will not attend the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Cleveland after testing positive for COVID-19.

Farley, 22, posted a video message Wednesday.

“I got some very unfortunate news this morning,” he said via Twitter. “But the purpose of this video is just letting my friends and family know that I’m OK. I feel great. I’m asymptomatic. I’m still in good spirits. I’m not going to let nothing or nobody ruin this week for me because it’s a dream come true.”

Farley was one of 13 players scheduled to attend the draft in person. Approximately 50,000 fans are expected to be at the event Thursday night.

Farley, who opted out of the 2020 season due to health concerns, was an All-ACC selection in 2019 after tallying four interceptions and 12 passes defensed during his sophomore season with the Hokies.

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