Cameron McGrone Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Browns vs Raiders game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 16, 2025
Ruled out with Achilles injury
McGrone (Achilles) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear when McGrone sustained the injury, but he will not return to Sunday's game due to his injury. He was elevated from the Browns' practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game to provide the team with another contributor on special teams.
Sep 8, 2025
Reserve role in season opener
McGrone had one total tackle in Sunday's win over Miami.
ANALYSIS
McGrone played on 21 of the defense's 47 snaps. Despite being listed as the starter at weak-side linebacker on the preseason unofficial depth chart, he doesn't have a starting role on defense. The Colts start just two linebackers on defense in their base formation, leaving McGrone on the sidelines in most formations. However, he played one less snap than Joe Bachie, who started opposite Zaire Franklin (38 snaps).
Aug 4, 2025
Listed as starting linebacker
McGrone is listed as the starter at weak-side linebacker on the Colts' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.
ANALYSIS
McGrone is battling Jaylon Carlies for the starting linebacker job opposite Zaire Franklin and has had an edge early in training camp. Joe Bachie could also figure into the mix opposite Franklin as well.
Oct 26, 2024
Activated from injured reserve
The Colts activated McGrone (elbow) from IR on Saturday and removed his injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
McGrone will be available to suit up on the road versus Houston on Sunday. The veteran linebacker missed the start of the 2024 regular season due to a dislocated elbow suffered during training camp, which required surgery. Now ready to retake the field, McGrone is expected to handle a depth role on defense for Indianapolis.
Sep 12, 2024
Updates injury
McGrone suffered a dislocated elbow during training camp, which led to his placement on injured reserve, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone's injury was previously unknown, but he clarified the issue with Boyd on Thursday. The Michigan product underwent surgery to help repair the injury and plans to return this season. Exactly how much longer he'll be out remains unclear, but his placement on IR before Week 1 means he'll be out at least three more weeks.
Aug 28, 2024
Set to miss start of 2024
McGrone (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Colts on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
McGrone recorded four total tackles (three solo) with the Colts in the preseason, picking up an undisclosed injury at some point along the way. He'll now be sidelined for at least the four games of the season before being eligible to return in Week 5 versus the Jaguars on Oct. 6.
Jan 2, 2024
Past illness
McGrone (illness) was estimated as a full participant on Tuesday's practice report.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old linebacker out of Michigan was held out of the Colts' Week 17 win over the Raiders due to an illness, but it now seems as if he's been able to move past that issue. McGrone has recorded three total tackles in 11 appearances this season, playing almost strictly on special teams (seven of 142 total snaps on defense).
Dec 31, 2023
Not well enough to play
McGrone (illness) is inactive Sunday against the Raiders, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone was considered doubtful coming into the day, so his inclusion on the inactive list does not come as a surprise. Considering his work comes almost exclusively on special teams, his absence shouldn't impact the Colts' defense.
Dec 30, 2023
Downgraded to doubtful
McGrone (illness) has been deemed doubtful to play against Las Vegas on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
McGrone didn't practice all week and was given a 'questionable' tag heading into the weekend, but the Colts downgraded him to doubtful Saturday. Almost all of his work has come on special teams this season -- he's logged seven defensive snaps over 11 games, recording three total tackles.
Sep 12, 2023
Limited to special teams
McGrone played 10 snaps on special teams in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville but didn't have a tackle.
ANALYSIS
McGrone will have a reserve linebacker role but may be limited to special teams. The 2021 fifth-round draft pick played in one game last season and had one tackle while playing 14 snaps on special teams.
Dec 20, 2022
Fresh start in Indy
The Colts signed McGrone off the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone had been on New England's practice squad throughout the duration of the season without any game action to show for it, but he'll now have an opportunity to make his NFL debut playing for Indianapolis following Tuesday's transaction. With the Colts' upcoming contest landing on a Monday, the 236-pound linebacker will have an extra day to adapt to the new playbook and possibly receive limited rotational snaps.
Aug 21, 2022
Plays Friday
McGrone (elbow) played in New England's preseason win over the Panthers on Friday.
ANALYSIS
McGrone had been nursing the injury after the teams previous game, but he was able to suit up Friday. The 22-year-old recorded two tackles in the game, as he tries to work his way up the teams linebacker positional depth chart.
Aug 12, 2022
Nursing elbow injury
McGrone had a large wrap on his right elbow following Thursday's preseason contest against the Giants, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone finished the preseason game with five tackles (one solo), tying Jalen Elliot for the team high. The extent of the injury is unknown, but it's certainly something worth monitoring. The 2021 fifth-round pick didn't see the field in his rookie campaign with New England while dealing with a knee injury.
May 16, 2022
Looking healthy
Patriots' inside linebackers coach Jerrod Mayo said McGrone is "healthy" and that "he looks good" during offseason minicamp, Evan Lazar of the CLNS Media Network reports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone did not see the field in his rookie season with New England while dealing with a knee injury suffered during his college career. The 2021 fifth-round pick is entering his age-22 season and will likely compete with Mack Wilson, Raekwon McMillan, Harvey Langi and Jahlani Tavai for snaps at inside linebacker heading into the upcoming regular season.
Dec 28, 2021
Clears COVID protocols
McGrone (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, but he remains on the non-football injury list, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone is out for the season due to the knee injury he suffered while at Michigan during the 2020 season. Selected in the fifth round of the 2021 Draft, McGrone will return his focus to making an impact in 2022.
Dec 20, 2021
Placed on COVID-19 list
McGrone (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone is stuck on the reserve/non-football injury list for the rest of the season, so his placement on the COVID list is merely a precautionary move. He will have to clear protocols before he is able to return to the team facility and continue his rehab.
Dec 15, 2021
Won't return this season
McGrone (knee) had his practice window expire Tuesday and will remain on the reserve/non-football injury list for the rest of the season, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone was designated to return from the NFI list in late November, but he apparently didn't show enough progress at practice to warrant being reinstated to the active roster. The rookie fifth-round pick won't make his NFL debut in 2021 as he continues to return from a torn ACL in November 2020.
Nov 23, 2021
Designated for return
McGrone (knee) was designated to return from the non-football injury list Tuesday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globereports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone was selected in the fifth-round of the 2021 Draft and had tore his ACL while at Michigan in November of 2020. At the time it was expected that he may miss the entire 2021 campaign, so any return this season would be seen as significant progress. Although his designation to return does not guarantee he plays this season, it has opened a 21-day window for him to practice with the team and try to get activated.
Sep 2, 2021
Placed on reserve/NFI
The Patriots placed McGrone (knee) on the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
McGrone is recovering from a torn ACL and is expected to miss the entire 2021 season. The rookie fifth-round pick can focus his attention toward making a full recovery in time to participate in the 2022 offseason without restrictions.
Jul 21, 2021
Lands on non-football injury list
McGrone (knee) was placed on the non-football injury list, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
ANALYSIS
McGrone isn't expected to be available for the 2021 campaign while recovering from a torn ACL, so the move to the NFI list was expected. He suffered the injury in November with Michigan before being selected during the fifth round of the draft in the spring.
May 11, 2021
No lock to play in 2021
McGrone, who tore his ACL in November, may not heal in time to play as a rookie in 2021, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Bill Belichick said the team is prepared for McGrone to miss the entirety of his rookie campaign, though such an outcome isn't set in stone. Even if McGrone recovers physically, he'll still need to get up to game speed and adjust to the intricacies of the NFL before he can play, which will be a tall order if the rookie fifth-round pick ends up missing camp and preseason while rehabbing.
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