D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Wed 7/31/19 11:44 AM

Swearinger did not practice Tuesday due to a soft tissue injury, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The details of Swearinger's injury remain undisclosed, as does a timetable for his return. The 27-year-old joined the Cardinals off waivers during the final stretches of the 2018 season after being released by the Redskins. If he can get healthy, Swearinger appears in line for a key role in Arizona's secondary.

D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Sun 12/30/18 10:55 AM

Swearinger won't play in Sunday's season finale versus the Seahawks, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Swearinger has been with the Cardinals for less than a week, which wasn't enough time to learn the playbook and get into the lineup. He'll look to start fresh in his second stint with Arizona next season. Swearinger could battle for a hefty role since he had 53 tackles, 10 pass breakups and four interceptions this season, although current starters Budda Baker and Antonie Bethea are both signed for three more years.

D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Tue 12/25/18 3:48 PM3 Comments

Swearinger posted on his personal Instagram account Tuesday that he was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
The Redskins informed the veteran safety of his release from the team Monday, two days after he criticized defensive coordinator Greg Manusky's playcalling in the Week 16 loss to the Titans. Though many teams were believed to be interested in scooping Swearinger up off waivers, he'll ultimately land back in Arizona, where he played for portions of the 2015 and 2016 seasons. He'll likely check in as the No. 3 safety on the depth chart behind starters Antoine Bethea and Budda Baker.

D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Mon 12/24/18 11:48 AM

Swearinger was released by the Redskins on Monday, Grant Paulsen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Swearinger comes shortly after he criticized his coaches. Coach Jay Gruden talked about Swearinger's comments after Sunday's loss to the Titans, saying, "what he's doing is not helpful one bit," and, "it is a distraction," JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports. Swearinger had been a starting safety for the Redskins and he'll likely have suitors this offseason.

D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Mon 11/19/18 1:08 PM

Swearinger recorded three tackles (all solo), including a sack, and a forced fumble in Sunday's loss to Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Swearinger hasn't recorded many tackles this year but he's been a quality player for the Redskins. His performance Sunday gives him 37 tackles, including two sacks, nine passes defensed, including four interceptions, and three forced fumbles on the season. Looking ahead, Swearinger and the Redskins will take on the Cowboys in Week 12.

D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Tue 9/18/18 11:54 PM

Swearinger recorded three tackles, all solo, two passes defensed and two interceptions across 61 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
The Redskins held Andrew Luck to just 179 passing yards Sunday, in part due to a pair of timely interceptions by Swearinger. The first came off a Mason Foster batted ball with the Colts driving into Washington territory early in the second quarter. The second came in the third quarter and gave the Redskins back the ball on the Colts' 31-yard line, resulting in a Dustin Hopkins field goal.

D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Fri 8/17/18 1:39 PM

After missing the preseason opener, Swearinger (hamstring) retook the field during Thursday's Week 2 preseason game.
EDGE Analysis
Swearinger recorded just one tackle on the night, but it's at least a good sign that his hamstring issue appears to be behind him. The seventh-year safety is slated to start at safety for the Redskins again in 2018 after posting career-high marks in defensive snaps (1,095), tackles (61) and interceptions (four) in 2017.

D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Thu 8/9/18 3:51 PM

Swearinger (hamstring) will miss the Redskins preseason opener on Thursday, Kimberley A. Martin of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Swearinger is apparently nursing a minor hamstring injury that doesn't look to be too serious. The Redskins appear to be taking the cautious route with their starting safety in hopes of ensuring that he'll be playing in the games that actually count. Either way, we should have a clearer indication of Swearinger's status in the coming days.

D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Tue 1/9/18 9:21 PM

Swearinger recorded 79 tackles (61 solo), 10 passes defensed, four interceptions, one forced fumble and 0.5 sacks across 16 contests this season.
EDGE Analysis
Swearinger's first season in the nation's capital was one for the books, as the safety notched career-highs in almost every statistical category. He was second on the team in tackles and provided a consistent presence in Washington's secondary, as his 1,095 defensive reps were the most on the defensive unit.

D.J. Swearinger
S FA
Tue 11/21/17 8:53 PM

Swearinger logged his third interception of the season in Sunday's overtime loss to the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
Swearinger now has three picks across the previous two weeks, while he had not recorded any prior to that. The 26-year-old also came one tackle short of a season-high by posting six (five solo) on the day. He was one of four Redskins defenders to see all 71 snaps in the contest.