Jonathan Bullard Injury News & Updates
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Signs with New Orleans
Bullard agreed to a deal with the Saints on Saturday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive end originally visited the team in June and previously played for Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley in Chicago, per Garafolo. With the Vikings last year, Bullard started all 17 regular-season games for the first time in his career, recording 41 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups. The veteran should have a chance to compete for a role in New Orleans as well.
Jan 21, 2025
Starts all 17 games for first time
Bullard finished the 2024 season with 41 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups across 17 regular-season contests.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old defensive tackle started all 17 games for the first time in his career and has developed into a quality defensive lineman in his three years with Minnesota after bouncing around the league with four different teams in his first six seasons. Bullard is scheduled to become a free agent again in March after playing one a one-year, $2.25 million deal in 2024.
Sep 24, 2024
Two tackles for loss in win
Bullard had two total tackles and two tackles for a loss in Sunday's win over Houston.
ANALYSIS
Bullard started at left defensive end and played on 23 of the defense's 67 snaps. Despite being a starter, he's playing 40% of the snaps on defense through three games as part of the defensive line rotation.
Mar 13, 2024
Returning to Vikings
Bullard has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Vikings, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard will remain in Minnesota after posting 44 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in 2023. Both marks were career highs for the 30-year-old Bullard. He'll likely reprise his role as a rotational piece along the defensive line in 2024 after starting 21 games for the Vikings over the past two seasons and appearing in 29.
Jan 30, 2024
Role increases in 2023
Bullard logged 44 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, while also forcing one fumble in 17 games for the Vikings during the 2023 regular season.
ANALYSIS
The eighth-year pro out of Florida started 14 of the Vikings' 17 games this season, doubling his previous best for most starts in a single year. Despite his increased opportunities in 2023, Bullard continued to struggle at getting after the quarterback, recording just 2.0 sacks and nine pressures in 325 pass rush snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. The 30-year-old is heading into the offseason as an unrestricted free-agent and he'll likely contribute as a rotational defensive lineman wherever he lands in 2024.
Dec 24, 2023
Active Sunday
Bullard (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
The starting defensive end logged limited practice sessions all week as he dealt with the ankle injury. Bullard has yet to miss a game this season. The eighth-year pro has 39 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in 2023.
Dec 22, 2023
Could play Week 16
Bullard (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old defensive end is dealing with an ankle issue that held him to limited practice sessions throughout the week, but he's still got a shot at suiting up Sunday. Bullard has yet to miss a game this season, but if he misses Week 16's affair, Sheldon Day (ankle) could see increased work on the Vikings' defensive line.
Sep 11, 2023
Starts at defensive end
Bullard started at defensive end in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay and had four total tackles.
ANALYSIS
Bullard played on just 29 of the team's 68 defensive snaps despite starting as he wasn't active in the pass rush. He may offer little for fantasy production.
Mar 21, 2023
Back with Vikings
Minnesota is re-signing Bullard on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard played a depth role in his 12 appearances with the Vikings last season, recording 23tackles (17 solo). The 29-year-old looks set to handle a similar reserve gig for Minnesota in the 2023 campaign.
Jan 7, 2023
Restored to active roster
The Vikings activated Bullard (biceps) from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bullard has missed the past four games while on IR with a biceps injury. The 29-year-old was then designated to return to practice Thursday, and he's now set to play again at the earliest possible opportunity heading into Sunday's regular-season finale versus Chicago. With James Lynch still sitting out Week 18 due to a shoulder injury, Bullard should be first in line for additional reps behind starting defensive ends Dalvin Tomlinson and Harrison Phillips.
Jan 4, 2023
Back at practice Wednesday
Bullard (biceps) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Bullard has been on injured reserve since Dec. 10 while nursing a biceps injury, but the defensive end was back at practice Wednesday. The 29-year-old has compiled 23 tackles over 11 games this season and he could step right back into a significant role on the defensive line when healthy with James Lynch (shoulder) banged up and uncertain for the postseason.
Dec 10, 2022
Going to IR
Minnesota placed Bullard (biceps) on its injured reserve list Saturday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard sustained a biceps injury during the Vikings' win versus the Jets in Week 13, and he'll now be forced to miss at least the next four games as he recovers. 2020 fourth-rounder James Lynch should see an expanded role on the defensive line in Bullard's absence.
Dec 9, 2022
Won't play Sunday
Bullard (biceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Bullard suffered a biceps injury during the team's Week 13 win over the Jets, and while he's avoided surgery, the veteran defensive end is still expected to miss some time, though there's optimism he'll return soon. In his absence, James Lynch and Dalvin Tomlinson are candidates for increased snaps.
Dec 5, 2022
Optimism around return this year
Bullard suffered a biceps injury in Sunday's win over the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard is not expected to need surgery on the biceps, making it possible that he can return to the field in the near future. That being said, he will undergo additional tests and regardless of result, seems unlikely to be available for Week 14 versus the Lions. In his absence, James Lynch and Dalvin Tomlinson will likely see upticks in usage.
Dec 4, 2022
Forced out with injury
Bullard (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Bullard picked up an elbow injury at some point during the first half, though the nature of this issue is still unclear. The 29-year-old has played a consistent rotational role for Minnesota this season, logging 23 tackles on his 281 defensive snaps over 10 games. With Bullard out for the time being, James Lynch and Dalvin Tomlinson will serve as the team's only available defensive ends.
Nov 2, 2022
Clear of injury report
Bullard (illness) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Bullard was inactive for Sunday's win over the Cardinals due to an illness, but the ailment is apparently no longer a concern. The 29-year-old has 11 tackles (eight solo) in six games this year.
Oct 30, 2022
Unavailable Sunday
Bullard (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
The 29-year-old was labeled questionable due to the illness and will miss his first game of 2022. Bullard has played a rotational role in Minnesota's defensive line rotation, and his absence should provide James Lynch and Ross Blacklock with more playing time.
Sep 12, 2022
Starts at defensive tackle
Bullard started at defensive left tackle and had a tackle and played on 29 of the defense's 61 snaps in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Bullard started at defensive left tackle but all three starters in the new 3-4 defense rotated with backups. Bullard will be a key run suffer and may not contribute much in the pass rush.
Jun 2, 2022
Signs with Vikings
Bullard signed a contract with Minnesota on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard, who will join his fourth team in as many years, was limited to nine games last season, recording 21 tackles and one pass defended with Atlanta. The 28-year-old should help provide additional depth on Minnesota's defensive line, should he make the team's final roster heading into this coming season.
Jan 12, 2022
Activated by Falcons
The Falcons activated Bullard (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Bullard spent two weeks on the reserve/COVID-19 list and was forced to miss the final two games of the regular season. However, he's now healthy heading into the offseason after he totaled 21 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defenses across nine appearances during the 2021 campaign.
Dec 29, 2021
Placed on COVID-19 list
Bullard (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Due to being vaccinated, Bullard still has a chance to suit up Sunday. However, if he is unable to clear protocols in time, then Mike Pennel would likely garner an increased role during the Falcons' Week 17 meeting with the Bills.
Dec 10, 2021
Clears injury report Friday
Bullard (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard will be available for the first time since Week 11. On the season, the 27-year-old defensive end has recorded 18 tackles and one pass deflection across eight appearances.
Dec 3, 2021
Out again Sunday
Bullard (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard will be sidelined for the second consecutive contest due to an ankle injury. Mike Pennel should have an increased role in the defensive line rotation for the Falcons.
Nov 26, 2021
Out Week 12
Bullard (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard injured his ankle in the Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Patriots. His upcoming absence does not come as a surprise due to him being sidelined at practice all week. Mike Pennel and John Cominsky figure to be in line for increased snaps at defensive end as a result.
Nov 18, 2021
Dealing with knee injury
Bullard is questionable to return to Thursday's game against New England with a knee injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard suffered the injury late in the fourth quarter, so it's likely that he won't return to Thursday's game. He recorded five tackles prior to his exit. Though severity of the injury is not known, Bullard will have 10 days to rest his knee prior to a Week 12 matchup against Jacksonville.
Nov 17, 2021
No longer on injured list
Bullard (concussion) wasn't listed on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard suffered a concussion during the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Cowboys. The defensive end was replaced by Mike Pennel in Sunday's contest. Now that he's off the injury report, the Falcons' starting defensive end should see plenty of playing time Thursday against the Patriots.
Nov 13, 2021
Ruled out against Dallas
Bullard (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
With Bullard sidelined, Mike Pennel will likely get the start at defensive end. Bullard will have a short turnaround as he attempts to work his way back from the concussion before Atlanta's Week 11 matchup with the Patriots on Thursday.
Nov 12, 2021
Doubtful for Sunday
Bullard (concussion) is listed as doubtful for the Falcons' Week 10 contest against the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Bullard has been an integral part of the Falcons' defensive-line rotation all season, although it seems that the defensive end is going to miss his second consecutive game. Expect Mike Pennel and John Cominsky to step into larger roles Sunday against the Cowboys if Bullard can't suit up.
Nov 6, 2021
Out Week 9
Bullard (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash with the Saints.
ANALYSIS
After being a non-participant in practice earlier in the week, Bullard returned Friday to log a full workload. However, that was apparently not enough to get him cleared from concussion protocol. He will now set his sights on a potential Week 10 return versus the Cowboys.
Nov 4, 2021
Misses practice Thursday
Bullard (concussion) missed practice Thursday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard remains in concussion protocol after missing his second straight practice. He's been an integral part of the Falcons' defensive line rotation, mostly playing between 35 and 50 percent of the defensive snaps. If Bullard doesn't clear protocols in time for Sunday's game against the Saints Mike Pennel and John Cominsky will likely step into bigger roles.
Apr 1, 2021
Heading to Atlanta
Bullard signed with the Falcons on a one-year contract Thursday, Falcons' Communications Coordinator Gaby Moran reports.
ANALYSIS
After spending some time with Arizona's practice squad, Bullard joined Seattle and posted eight tackles through his six games with the team in 2020. Bullard will now provide the Falcons with depth at defensive end in the upcoming season.
Jan 21, 2021
Returns from COVID list
The Seahawks activated Bullard (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, according to the league's official transaction report.
ANALYSIS
Bullard, who notched eight tackles in six appearances with Seattle in 2020, was initially placed on the COVID-19 list Jan. 9. He's set to hit free agency this offseason.
Jan 9, 2021
On COVID list
Bullard was placed on the Seahawks' reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
While it is unclear whether Bullard has contracted the virus, the 27-year-old is now listed on the Seahawks' COVID list. After spending some time with Arizona's practice squad, the defensive end joined Seattle and has recorded eight tackles (two solo) throughout the 2020 season.
Oct 7, 2020
Joins Seahawks
The Seahawks signed Bullard on Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard most recently spent time on Arizona's practice squad, where he was placed after failing to make the team's 53-man roster. He'll now provide the Seahawks with depth at defensive end.
Sep 8, 2020
Ends up on practice squad
The Cardinals signed Bullard to the practice squad Sunday, Tadd Haislop of SportingNews.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard wasn't able to make Arizona's final roster, but he'll stick around as an emergency option on the practice squad. He compiled 22 tackles (14 solo) and 1.5 sacks across nine games with the Cardinals in 2019.
Mar 23, 2020
Re-signs with Cards
Bullard has signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Bullard, who the Cardinals claimed on waivers after he was released by the Bears after the preseason, logged 22 tackles and 1.5 sacks in nine games (including six starts) last season. The 2016 third-rounder, who is presumably past the hamstring injury that shortened his 2019 campaign, will look to reprise his rotational along Arizona's defensive line this coming season.
Dec 2, 2019
Facing multi-week absence
Bullard is expected to miss a couple weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard likely won't practice this week, and if that's the case, he'll be ruled out for this Sunday's matchup against the Steelers. The fourth-year defensive end has recorded 22 tackles and 1.5 sacks through nine games. Rookie Michael Dogbe is slated to start in Bullard's place for the time being.
Dec 1, 2019
Done for day
Bullard won't return to Sunday's game against the Rams due to a hamstring injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard shook off a foot injury to play this game, but his day didn't extend past the first half. The fourth-year defensive end recorded a tackle and 0.5 sacks before exiting. The Cardinals don't have another healthy defensive end outside of starter Rodney Gunter, so they'll either bring an outside linebacker up to the defensive line or bump Zach Kerr outside.
Sep 27, 2019
Ready to go
Bullard (hamstring) is not listed on the Cardinals' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After being limited at practice earlier in the week, Bullard logged a full workload Friday. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready to help provide depth at defensive end.
Sep 14, 2019
Deemed questionable
Bullard is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a hamstring injury, Mike Jurecki of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bullard was unable to practice all week, so his questionable status may be a little optimistic. If he is unable to go look for Clinton McDonald and Michael Dogbe to see bigger roles providing depth at defensive end.
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