David Bass LB FA Fri 8/31/18 2:02 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass was waived by the Jets on Friday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bass, predominantly a special-teams role player, registered a career-high 3.5 sacks with the Jets last year. A deep Jets defensive front made Bass the odd man out, so the five-year veteran will look for another home around the league.
David Bass LB FA Mon 4/30/18 6:24 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass re-signed with the Jets on Monday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bass will likely be of most service via special teams, but don't be surprised if the 27-year-old is used in several defensive packages in 2018. Last season, Bass registered a career-high 3.5 sacks in 13 games. The arrivals of Avery Williamson, Kevin Minter and Kevin Pierre-Louis could stymie Bass' ability to regenerate that production, but the new contract suggests the Jets still see Bass as a good fit.
David Bass LB FA Thu 9/21/17 2:47 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass signed with the Jets on Thursday, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bass was just released by the Seahawks on Tuesday, but it didn't take the five-year veteran long to find a new home. The former seventh-round pick is expected to serve as a reserve option on the Jets' defensive front.
David Bass LB FA Tue 9/19/17 7:40 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass was released by the Seahawks on Tuesday, Adam Caplan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bass only managed one tackle so far this season, playing mostly in a special team's role with the Seahawks. The team will now go ahead with four defensive ends on the active roster, with Dion Jordan (knee) currently on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list.
David Bass LB FA Tue 5/9/17 7:10 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass signed with the Seahawks on Monday, The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bass was drafted by the Raiders in the seventh-round of the 2013 draft. The Missouri Western State product has played 49 games over the previous four seasons with the Bears and Titans. After moving to outside linebacker in the Titans 3-4 defensive scheme, Bass is expected to return the outside rusher role he played in Chicago's 4-3 defense. He projects to provide depth at defensive end.
David Bass LB FA Sat 12/24/16 12:42 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Jaguars.
EDGE Analysis
Bass may be dealing with lingering effects from a groin injury that kept him out of last week's win over the Chiefs, so the Titans will be a bit thin at outside linebacker in Week 16.
David Bass LB FA Wed 12/21/16 5:45 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass is not listed on the Titans' injury report.
EDGE Analysis
Bass missed Sunday's win over the Chiefs with a groin issue, but it appears he's now considered healthy in advance of Week 16.
David Bass LB FA Sun 12/18/16 12:01 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, BJ Kissel of Chiefs.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bass has been active for all of the Titans' previous 13 games this season, but he's seen most of his duties on special teams, as he's logged only 16 tackles. His absence Sunday shouldn't prove too costly.
David Bass LB FA Mon 9/7/15 4:51 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass was claimed off waivers by the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite a solid training camp while working as a 3-4 outside linebacker for the first time in his career, Bass was caught up in a numbers game with the Bears and let go. He should have an easier path to seeing snaps with the Titans, where he could see time behind outside linebackers Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan.
David Bass LB FA Tue 1/6/15 6:56 PM
David Bass
LB FA
Bass picked up three sacks and 10 total tackles across his eight games with the Bears in 2014.
Bass took on an increased role for the Bears in the second half of the season after Lamarr Houston was lost to an ACL tear. He ended up starting in the season finale against the Vikings with Willie Young (torn Achilles) out, recording a season-best four tackles. It's doubtful that Bass will ever emerge as a long-term starter at defensive end for the Bears, but he's shown flashes of at least being a competent rotation piece on the line.