Vontaze Burfict LB FA Sat 12/5/20 11:13 AM
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict was arrested Saturday on a misdemeanor battery charge, ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The alleged incident occurred in Nevada, although no other information regarding the arrest was made available to the public at this time. Burfict has not played in the NFL since Week 4 of the 2019 season after drawing a 12-game suspension from a helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts tight end Jack Doyle.
Vontaze Burfict LB FA Mon 2/24/20 4:11 PM 1 Comment
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict was reinstated from a suspension last month and hopes to play in the NFL in 2020, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burfict opened 2019 as a starter for Oakland but was suspended for the rest of the season after a helmet-to-helmet hit Week 4 against Indianapolis. The 29-year-old linebacker has a long history of dirty hits and hasn't played at a high level since 2017, so the most he can hope for this offseason is a chance to battle for a starting job.
Vontaze Burfict LB FA Wed 10/9/19 6:30 PM 1 Comment
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict had his 12-game suspension upheld Wednesday, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burfict's appeal to reduce the length of his suspension has been rejected, and he will not play another snap for Oakland during the 2019 season. The Raiders' attention will now be turned towards finding a new starting middle linebacker. The team could rely on a combination of Dakota Allen, Kyle Wilber and Justin Phillips to fill Burfict's role, or opt to sign a replacement in free agency.
Vontaze Burfict LB FA Thu 10/3/19 3:16 PM 3 Comments
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict is appealing to have the length of his twelve-game suspension reduced, Jon Becker of The Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burfict certainly won't suit up for Sunday's contest against the Bears, but the results of his appeal will indicate whether or not the veteran linebacker will retake the field during the 2019 season. Considering Burfict's storied history of illegal plays, and the league's evident desire to curtail helmet-to-helmet hits and resulting injuries, it's no sure thing that Burfict's appeal will succeed in reducing his suspension.
Vontaze Burfict LB FA Mon 9/30/19 12:09 PM
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict has been officially suspended for the remainder of the 2019 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burfict has a lengthy history of dirty plays, including two suspensions and 11 fines. Following a head-to-head hit on Colts tight end Jack Doyle during Sunday's game, the league handed him his longest suspension yet. As expected, Burfict will appeal this suspension, and the hearing likely will be Tuesday, according to Rapoport. Rookie Dakota Allen figures to be next in line to start at middle linebacker, though the Raiders may dip into free agency to find a replacement.
Vontaze Burfict LB FA Mon 9/30/19 9:51 AM 2 Comments
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict may be suspended for the rest of the season, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burfict added to his long history of dirty plays with a helmet-to-helmet hit on tight end Jack Doyle during Sunday's 31-24 win over the Colts. The NFL may announce a suspension as early as Monday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Vontaze Burfict LB FA Fri 9/27/19 4:09 PM
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict (elbow/knee/shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice and has been removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Burfict was dealing with a number of different injuries this week that kept him limited to start the week, but it looks like none of them were too serious. Look for the linebacker to be a full go come Sunday.
Vontaze Burfict LB FA Wed 9/25/19 5:10 PM
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict (elbow/knee/shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Burfict is quite banged up, but he was in similar shape before this past Sunday's game versus the Vikings and still suited up. The veteran linebacker should be fine for Week 4's game versus the Colts, although his practice status may stay limited for the extent of the week.
Vontaze Burfict LB FA Sun 9/22/19 2:55 PM
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict (elbow) returned to Sunday's game against Minnesota, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burfict suffered the elbow injury during the second quarter of the game and, as evidenced by this news, used the halftime break to make a return. Now that he's back, expect the veteran to slide back into his usual role as the starting middle linebacker.
Vontaze Burfict LB FA Sun 9/22/19 2:15 PM
Vontaze Burfict
LB FA
Burfict is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to an elbow injury.
EDGE Analysis
Burfict came into the game dealing with shoulder and knee injuries but, as evidenced by this news, is dealing with a new issue. With the veteran sidelined, Kyle Wilber is the only depth linebacker on the roster currently healthy.