Keep up with the latest injuries from the Falcons vs Jets game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.
Oct 29, 2023
Will play Sunday
Pinion (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Pinion was under the weather Friday, so the Falcons signed Pat O'Donnell to the practice squad and elevated him Saturday as an emergency option. However, Pinion cleared the aliment and will resume his usual duties versus Tennessee.
Mar 13, 2023
Inks new contract
The Falcons re-signed Pinion to a three-year, $8.65 million contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Pinion's new deal includes $4.325 million in guaranteed money, and he's now slated to remain with Atlanta through the 2025 campaign. The 28-year-old averaged a career-best 45.9 yards per punt across 17 games played this past season.
Jun 30, 2022
Inks deal with Atlanta
Pinion was signed by the Falcons on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Pinion will stay in the NFC South after being released three seasons into his four-year contract with the Buccaneers earlier this June. The 28-year-old punter averaged a career-low 42.5 yards per punt over 15 games in 2021, and he failed to play a full season for the first time in his career while dealing with a torn hip labrum. Pinion appears to be healthy once more this offseason and should be immediately favored to earn Atlanta's top punting spot over Dom Maggio and Seth Vernon.
Jun 22, 2022
Gets cut
Pinion was released by the Buccaneers on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Pinion's release may not come as a surprise, as Tampa Bay selected punter Jake Camarda in the fourth round of the 2022 Draft. Pinion averaged a career low 42.5 yards per attempt last season, but played through a torn hip labrum and impingement, which certainly could have contributed to his results. However, he did recently pass a physical and should be ready for next season as he works to find a new squad.
Jan 5, 2022
Full practice Wednesday
Pinion was able to log a full practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The punter entered the week on the reserve/COVID-19 list as well as dealing with a hip issue, but his full participation Wednesday clears any concern over his availability for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers. Pinion missed the Buccaneers' Week 17 victory over the Jets and will now look to use Week 18 to knock off any rust ahead of the team's incoming playoff game next week.
Jan 5, 2022
Activated from COVID-19 list
The Buccaneers activated Pinion (hip/illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Pinion tested positive for COVID-19 last Friday and was unavailable for Sunday's Week 17 win over the Jets. However, he'll now be cleared to rejoin the team. The 27-year-old was bothered by a hip injury last Wednesday and Thursday, so it's not yet clear whether he'll have any limitations ahead of Sunday's game against Carolina.
Dec 31, 2021
Placed on COVID-19 list
The Buccaneers placed Pinion (undisclosed/hip) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Pinion wasn't present for practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a right hip injury, and he'll now be forced to spend some time away from the team. It's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for COVID-19, but the Buccaneers will likely need to bring in outside help if Pinion is unavailable Sunday against the Jets.
Dec 18, 2020
Returns from COVID list
The Buccaneers activated Pinion (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
ANALYSIS
Pinion's stint on the COVID list lasted just four days. He and top kicker Ryan Succop (undisclosed) will both be available for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Dec 15, 2020
Shifts to COVID-19 list
Pinion was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Pinion either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. He's in danger of missing this Sunday's game against the Falcons. The Bucs also placed kicker Ryan Succop and long snapper Zach Triner on the reserve list.