QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Fri 11/3/23 10:18 PM

The Saints placed Connelly on their practice-squad injured list with an undisclosed issue Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Connelly was previously placed on the practice-squad injured list after he sustained a knee injury Week 1 and subsequently underwent surgery. The 28-year-old was then restored to the practice squad Oct. 24, but he is now dealing with an injury once again. While the nature of the issue is still unclear, Connelly will now be sidelined for at least the next four weeks.

QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Tue 10/24/23 6:43 PM

The Saints restored Connelly (knee) to the practice squad from the injured list, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connelly is now healthy again after undergoing knee surgery following a Week 1 injury. The 28-year-old is once again eligible to be elevated to the active roster where he could contribute on special teams if called upon.

QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Thu 9/14/23 11:15 AM

Connelly, who was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday, had his knee scoped, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connelly was elevated from the practice squad for Week 1 against the Titans, seeing 21 snaps on special teams. However, he reverted to the practice squad afterward and with his placement on the injured list will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks.

QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Wed 9/13/23 9:55 PM

Connelly (undisclosed) was placed on New Orleans' practice squad injured list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connelly was called up for Sunday's win against the Titans but left the game with an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old will now look to get healthy and return to the field where he can contribute solid value on special teams.

QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Thu 8/31/23 11:28 AM

Connelly (knee) signed to the Saints' practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Connelly was believed to be dealing with a significant knee injury suffered earlier in August; however, the 27-year-old was waived without an injury designation before inking his practice squad deal.

QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Tue 8/22/23 6:37 PM

Connelly was not at Tuesday's practice due to a significant knee injury, Saints team reporter Erin Summers reports.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Dennis Allen is the one who described Connelly's knee injury as "pretty significant," but there have been no further details made available for the public. Prior to the injury, Connelly was competing for a depth linebacker role with the club. It remains to be seen how lengthy the recovery timeline will be.

QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Tue 10/4/22 6:38 PM

The Vikings activated Connelly (knee) from their reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connelly suffered a torn ACL against the Steelers in December, and he was later placed on Minnesota's reserve/PUP list in August. The 27-year-old was required to miss the team's first four games, but he'll now be eligible to return Week 5 against the Bears. Connelly is expected to be a heavy contributor on special teams moving forward, as he's amassed 410 special teams snaps compared to just one defensive snap over the last two seasons.

QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Tue 8/23/22 6:45 PM

The Vikings placed Connelly (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connelly is now required to sit out the team's first four games, as he's still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last December. Once medically cleared to return to game action, the fourth-year pro is expected to contribute mostly on special teams, given he's played just one defensive snap compared to 410 special teams snaps over the last two seasons.

QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Mon 7/25/22 1:38 PM

Connelly (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Monday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connelly is still recovering from the torn ACL he suffered last season, but his placement on the active version of this list means he can practice or play in the preseason at any time. Once healthy, the linebacker is expected to be mostly a special-teams contributor this year.

QRyan Connelly
LB FA
Mon 12/13/21 9:20 PM

Connelly (knee) was placed on IR on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Connelly was injured on the opening kickoff of the second half in the Vikings' win over the Steelers on Thursday. He's appeared in 12 games this season, strictly as a contributor on special teams and hasn't played a single defensive snap.