Corey Ballentine Injury News & Updates
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Signs with Packers
Ballentine signed with the Packers on Monday
ANALYSIS
Ballentine was released by Indianapolis on Friday after signing a one-year contract with them in March, and now returns to a familiar place. The 29-year-old has played in Green Bay the last three seasons, appearing in 37 games where he has recorded seven pass deflections. With the Packers looking for cornerback depth, Ballentine has a chance to once again play an important role.
Mar 14, 2025
Signs with Indianapolis
Ballentine signed a one-year contract with the Colts on Friday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine played in Green Bay the last three years, and in 2024 he finished the regular season with six solo tackles and one forced fumble across 15 games while adding 21 kick return yards. He'll likely reprise his special teams role in Indianapolis, but Ballentine also adds veteran depth to the Colts' secondary.
Dec 15, 2024
Active against Seattle
Ballentine (knee) is active for Sunday night's game versus Seattle.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine was inactive last week against Detroit, but he's healthy and should fill his normal role on special teams and as a reserve in the Packers' secondary.
Dec 4, 2024
Sidelined for Week 14
Ballentine (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The sixth-year pro from Washburn was estimated as a non-participant throughout the Packers' week of practice after sustaining a knee injury in a Thanksgiving Day win over the Dolphins, so his absence Thursday night comes as no surprise. Expect Robert Rochell and Eric Stokes to serve as the Packers' top backup corners with Ballentine sidelined in Week 14.
Nov 28, 2024
Won't return Thursday
Ballentine (knee) won't return to Thursday's game against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine went down after the opening kickoff when trying to make a tackle and won't be able to return to this game. Robert Rochell has taken Ballentine's place on special teams. Ballentine's next chance to play will come against the Lions on Thursday, Dec. 5, though a more precise timeline for his recovery could be revealed once Ballentine undergoes further tests.
Nov 28, 2024
Questionable to return Thursday
Ballentine is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Dolphins due to a knee injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine went down after the opening kickoff when trying to make a tackle, though at least he was able to walk off the field under his own power. Robert Rochell took his place in special teams.
Nov 3, 2024
Gets green light
Ballentine (ankle) is good to go for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine missed his first game of the year last week against the Jaguars. He could be in for a bigger role than usual with Jaire Alexander (knee) sidelined.
Oct 27, 2024
Ruled out for Week 8
Ballentine (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine was a DNP for all three practices this week due to an ankle injury, and he will miss his first game of the regular season. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 3. Eric Stokes will be the Packers' top corner reserve Sunday behind starters Keisean Nixon and Jaire Alexander.
Oct 25, 2024
Unlikely to play Week 8
Ballentine (ankle) did not practice Friday and has been listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine has been unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury, and it's unlikely that he'll play Sunday. If he's indeed inactive, Eric Stokes would operate as the Packers' top backup corner behind starters Jaire Alexander and Keisean Nixon.
Jul 26, 2024
Returns to field Friday
Ballentine (undisclosed) practiced Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine opened training camp on the active/non-football injury list due to an undisclosed issue, but he appears to be back to full health. The veteran cornerback is expected to have a rotational role in Green Bay's secondary during the coming campaign while also logging time on special teams.
Jul 21, 2024
Opening camp on NFI list
Ballentine (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine is apparently dealing with an undisclosed non-football injury as the Packers open training camp Monday. The cornerback is expected to compete with Carrington Valentine and Robert Rochell, amongst others, for reps in Green Bay's secondary in 2024. While on the NFI list, Ballentine is eligible to return to practice and play at any point this preseason.
Mar 12, 2024
Staying in Green Bay
Ballentine is slated to re-sign with the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine spent his the previous two seasons in Green Bay. He tallied 43 tackles (15 solo) and one interception across 14 games (six starts) in 2023. The 27-year-old again projects to provide depth and contribute on special teams in the upcoming season.
Jan 23, 2024
Busy in 2023
Ballentine registered a career-high 43 tackles (28 solo), an interception and seven pass deflections over 14 games in the 2023 season.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine played all of 17 defensive snaps over the previous three seasons, but he played a career-high 463 for the Packers in 2023 and even made six starts. He will be a free agent this offseason, so it remains to be seen which team he will suit up for in 2024.
Jan 1, 2024
Nabs first career INT in win
Ballentine had five tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 33-10 win over the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine grabbed his first interception of his career off of Jaren Hall on a pass intended for Johnny Mundt. He's mostly played on special teams during his five-year career, but has stepped into a starting role this season with Jaire Alexander missing extended time due to injuries and a one-game suspension. Ballentine is up to a career-high 43 tackles over 13 games this season.
Dec 5, 2023
Season-high tackles in win
Ballentine recorded 10 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 27-19 victory against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine accounted for a season high in tackles, trailing only linebacker Quay Walker in total team tackles for the defense, and played all 67 of the Packers defensive snaps. With Jaire Alexander battling a shoulder injury over the last four weeks, Ballentine has been relied on heavily in the Packers secondary. The 27-year-old has 60 or more defensive snaps and 28 tackles in this four-week stretch. It remains to be seen what kind of role he will have once Alexander inevitably returns.
Aug 26, 2023
Takes field in finale
Ballentine (neck) saw action in Saturday's 19-15 preseason victory over the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine sat out Green Bay's second exhibition contest with a stinger suffered in the opener, but he was able to return Saturday. He finds himself on the roster bubble with cutdown day on the horizon.
Aug 12, 2023
Dealing with stinger
Ballentine departed Friday's 36-19 preseason win in Cincinnati due to a stinger.
ANALYSIS
Prior to leaving the game, Ballentine had four tackles, including a tackle for loss. He'll now focus on recovery with the aim to be able to suit up for the Packers' next exhibition Saturday, Aug. 19 against the Patriots.
Mar 20, 2023
Staying put in Green Bay
The Packers re-signed Ballentine on Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine will return to Green Bay next season where he spent time both on the active roster and practice squad this past year. Heading into the 2023 campaign, the 26-year-old could potentially find himself competing for a roster spot in what's become a crowded secondary. If he does make the team the 2019 sixth-round pick will likely see most of his playing time come on special teams where he brings value both in coverage and as a returner.
Dec 23, 2021
Rejoins practice squad
Ballentine (undisclosed) was restored to Detroit's practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine landed on the COVID list last week but has since cleared the health and safety protocols. He's appeared in four games for the Lions this season and saw action as a kick returner.
Dec 13, 2021
Hits COVID list
Ballentine was placed on the Lions' practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine has appeared in four games this season for the Lions, contributing on special teams coverage, including as a kick returner. The 25-year-old will try to get healthy and earn another shot with the active roster.
Nov 19, 2021
Cut by Detroit
The Lions waived Ballentine (hamstring) on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Detroit activated Ballentine from injured reserve one day earlier, but the club deemed the reserve defensive back expendable when a spot on the 53-man roster was needed for quarterback Tim Boyle (thumb), who was activated from IR in anticipation of starting Sunday's game against the Browns. Before going on IR earlier this season, Ballentine appeared in three games and played exclusively on special teams as a kick returner and member of Detroit's coverage units.
Nov 18, 2021
Back on active roster
Ballentine (hamstring) was activated from IR on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine was cleared to return to practice last week, and he has now been added to the active roster. He'll provide depth in the secondary against the Browns on Sunday.
Nov 10, 2021
Back at practice
The Lions have designated Ballentine (hamstring) for return from IR.
ANALYSIS
Detroit placed Ballentine on IR back in mid-October due to a hamstring issue, but the cornerback is now eligible to return to the field as early as Sunday's road matchup against the Steelers. In his three appearances this season, Ballentine was limited exclusively to special teams.
Oct 15, 2021
Placed on IR
The Lions moved Ballentine (hamstring) to injured reserve Friday.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine will be forced to spend at least three games on IR due to the hamstring injury he picked up Week 5. As a result, both Julian Okwara and Charles Harris could be in line for increased work in Detroit's depleted secondary.
Oct 13, 2021
Misses practice Wednesday
Ballentine (hamstring) missed the Lions' practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine injured his hamstring during Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Vikings and was forced to exit the game early. The cornerback was unable to practice Wednesday, which could mean Julian Okwara and Charles Harris are both in line for increased snaps Sunday against the Bengals.
Oct 10, 2021
Questionable to return
Ballentine (hamstring) is questionable to return Sunday against the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine picked up the injury in the second half and there's no clarity on whether he'll return or not. If he can't go, then Julian Okwara or Charles Harris might see an increase in his snap count considering the likes of Jessie Lemonier (coach's decision) and Romeo Okwara (Achilles) are not active for this one.
Sep 17, 2021
Claimed off waivers by Detriot
The Lions claimed Ballentine off waivers from the Jets on Friday, Justin Rogers of Detroit News reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine was scooped up by the Jets after being waived by the Giants halfway through the 2020 season. He injured his knee during a preseason contest and was recently waived off of IR. The 2019 sixth-round pick will bring over 400 snaps of defensive experience to Detroit's secondary.
Sep 15, 2021
Let go by Jets
Ballentine (knee) was waived from the Jets' IR list Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine injured his knee in a preseason game with the Jets and was released following the game. The 25-year-old was once again waived by the Jets after he cleared waivers and was reverted to the Jets' IR list. The cornerback played in 15 games last season with both the Jets and Giants. Ballentine was not granted an injury settlement.
Aug 25, 2021
Reverts to injured reserve
Ballentine (knee) reverted to the Jets' injured reserve after clearing waivers Tuesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine's season is now over unless he can agree to an injury settlement with New York. The 25-year-old appeared in 15 games last season as he spilt time between the Giants and Jets.
Aug 23, 2021
Waived by Jets
Ballentine (knee) was waived by the Jets on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine suffered the knee injury during Saturday's preseason win over the Packers, though it's unclear if the injury played a role in being let go. The 25-year-old appeared in 15 games between the Giants and Jets last season, and he recorded 20 total tackles while also handling kick return duties.
Nov 17, 2020
Joins Jets' active roster
Ballentine was activated to the Jets' roster from the commissioner's exempt list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Giants last week, but the Jets utilized a roster exemption before activating him Tuesday. Ballentine exclusively played special teams in all but three games for the Giants this season, and he figures to fill a similar role with the Jets.
Nov 11, 2020
Claimed by cross-town rival
The Jets Claimed Ballentine off waivers Wednesday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine was cut by the Giants on Tuesday, but he won't have to travel far to join his new team. The 2019 sixth-round pick has had a rough start to his career, as he's allowed 12.9 yards per target and a 73.0 completion percentage over his first two years in the league. Ballentine will need to clear COVID-19 protocols before he's cleared to play, but he'll likely only assume a depth role for the Jets defense this season.
Nov 10, 2020
Drops to waivers
The Giants waived Ballentine on Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine failed to play a defensive snap in six of the last seven games, but he was tied for the team lead with five special-teams tackles. However, over two years in the league, he allowed 12.9 yards per target and a 73.0 completion percentage. If Ballentine clears waivers, he'll be a practice squad candidate.
Dec 29, 2019
Ready to rock
Ballentine (back) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine was nursing the back injury that he suffered in last week's win over the Redskins, but will be ready for the season's final contest. With the 2019 sixth-round pick healthy, he's expected to assume his usual starting role at cornerback and on kick return.
Dec 27, 2019
Draws questionable tag
Ballentine (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional contest against the Eagles, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine is nursing a back injury thought to have been sustained during Week 16's overtime win against Washington. Grant Haley would be a candidate to handle expanded snaps in the secondary if Ballentine is forced to miss any time.
Dec 25, 2019
Lands on injury report
Ballentine did not participate in the team's estimated practice report due to a back injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ballentine was a new addition to the injury report, perhaps picking up the issue during the team's Week 16 win over Washington. He returned for that game after a one-game absence due to a concussion. It's not clear whether this new injury will jeopardize Ballentine's status for the regular-season finale in Week 17 against the Eagles, though his ability to participate later in the week will provide more clarity.
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