The Raiders claimed McKinley (groin) off waivers from the 49ers on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Falcons waived McKinley on Nov. 9. The 2017 first-round pick made pitstops in Cincinnati and San Francisco, failing physicals with both teams, before landing in Las Vegas. Now, coach Jon Gruden will see what's left in the tank for the 25-year-old defensive end who has produced 15.5 sacks over 49 career games.

The 49ers waived McKinley (groin) with a failed physical designation Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the second time in four days, McKinley was cut loose because of a failed physical. The 49ers did provide more clarity on McKinley's health, revealing a groin injury that likely was used as grounds for his release. When the Bengals waived McKinley earlier this week, the Browns and Raiders also tried to claim him off waivers, and it'll be interesting to see if they try again.

The 49ers will have to assess McKinley (groin) to determine when he can play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley was initially claimed off waivers by the Bengals, but he was waived from Cincinnati after a failed physical. That won't be an issue in San Francisco, as Rapoport notes that the 49ers are at peace with McKinley's current health, but it seems like he won't be ready to contribute for his new team immediately. In any case, McKinley's first step will be to clear all requisite COVID-19 protocols so that he's eligible to enter the 49ers' team facilities.

The 49ers claimed McKinley (undisclosed) off waivers from the Bengals on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

When the Falcons waived McKinley last week, the 49ers put a claim in but were beat out by the Bengals, who subsequently cut him after a failed physical. The 49ers were awarded McKinley this time, and he'll add depth and potentially start at defensive end, a position of need for the team. Furthermore, the team will see if there's long-term potential that's still apparent in the 2017 first-round pick, and he could be a developmental piece if that's the case. Regardless, McKinley will need to pass the COVID-19 protocols before suiting up for the team, and his first chance to play will be in Week 12 against the Rams. He'll become a free agent in March.

The Bengals waived McKinley with a failed physical designation on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Falcons waived McKinley, their 2017 first-round pick, last week, and the Bengals picked him up off waivers in hopes of developing him into a lasting asset on the defensive front. However, the 25-year-old didn't pass his physical, and the team promptly cut him again. McKinley's focus will be on getting healthy and in good shape before signing with another team.

McKinley (undisclosed) won't be cleared to play for the Bengals until Week 11 at the earliest, Richard Skinner of WKRC Cincinnati reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley was claimed off waivers earlier this week after being cut by the Falcons, but he'll need to pass COVID-19 protocols before being cleared to join his new team. In the meantime, fellow defensive end Sam Hubbard (elbow) could return from IR in time to start against the Steelers on Sunday in the spot recently vacated by the Carlos Dunlap trade. McKinley has battled a groin injury this season, so it's possible that will delay his Bengals debut even beyond the team's Week 11 trip to Washington.

McKinley (groin) was claimed off waivers by the Bengals on Wednesday, according to the team's official site.

EDGE Analysis

The Falcons decided to part ways with their 2017 first-round pick on Monday after he voiced his displeasure with the team and the Bengals wasted no time scooping him up. The defensive end could slot right into the starting role that Carlos Dunlap left behind when he was traded to Seattle, but McKinley is also dealing with a lingering groin injury that has held him out of four games this season.

The Falcons waived McKinley (groin) on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley recently expressed criticism of the Falcons' organization for not dealing him ahead of the NFL's trade deadline, and the team has now decided to simply cut bait with the 2017 first-round pick. The 25-year-old has missed five games this season due to a lingering groin injury, including Atlanta's two most recent contests, so his current health remains a question mark. Nonetheless, plenty of teams around the league are desperate for a boost at defensive end, so it seems likely that McKinley will be claimed off waivers Tuesday. Any team that does claim McKinley will also inherit his $875,000 contract for the rest of the season.

McKinley (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old continues to nurse the groin injury and will sit out Sunday's contest ahead of the Week 10 bye. McKinley is also facing potential discipline from the team for his public comments on not being traded ahead of the trade deadline, but it remains to be seen if the team is considering any type of suspension or benching.

Interim coach Raheem Morris said that McKinley (groin) "will be held accountable" for posting a Tweet that voiced displeasure about the team failing to move him at the trade deadline, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley proclaimed that the Falcons turned down the opportunity to trade him for a second-round draft choice last year, and again this season declined fifth and sixth-round picks in exchange for his services. The team refutes having received any such offers, but McKinley is clearly unhappy with the situation in Atlanta, confirming Wednesday that he has requested trades each of the past two seasons. McKinley missed Thursday night's win over the Panthers because of a groin injury, but in four appearances this year he has produced eight tackles, seven QB hits and one sack. The Falcons declined McKinley's fifth-year option in April, meaning the 25-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent following the season.