The Lions signed Long off their practice squad Wednesday.
Long was released by the Dolphins on Nov. 13 and signed with Detroit's practice squad five days later. He played 13 defensive snaps in his Lions debut last week against the Colts and now joins the active roster. Long has 76 career regular-season games of experience, including 49 starts.
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David Long: Finds work in Detroit
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The Lions signed Long to their practice squad Monday.
With Alex Anzalone expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks after breaking his forearm in the Lions' Week 11 win over the Jaguars, Long has been added to Detroit's practice squad. The veteran linebacker's production has slowed recently, as he posted just 38 total tackles across eight games with the Dolphins before being waived Nov. 13. However, he could help Detroit fill Anzalone's void once he becomes acquainted with the team's defensive scheme.
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Dolphins' David Long: Nine tackles in loss
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Long recorded nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Cardinals.
Long finished tied for the team lead in tackles with Jordyn Brooks, producing at least eight stops for the third time this season. Through six games in 2024, the linebacker has compiled 38 total tackles (26 solo).
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Dolphins' David Long: Gets green light
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Long (knee) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Long drew a questionable designation following a week of limited workloads at practice. Barring any setbacks, he should take on his usual role alongside Jordyn Brooks at inside linebacker.
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Dolphins' David Long: Good to go for Week 5
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Long (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Patriots and is expected to play, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
After missing last Monday night's game against Tennessee, Long was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before logging a full session Friday. Anthony Walker will likely head back to the bench on defense with Long back in the lineup. Through three games, Long has 21 tackles (18 solo), including two TFLs.
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Dolphins' David Long: Inactive Monday
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Long (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Titans.
Long, who had been listed as doubtful, was unable to practice leading up to the contest and will now target a possible return Sunday, Oct. 6 against the Patriots. In his absence, Anthony Walker is a candidate to see added snaps versus Tennessee.
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Dolphins' David Long: Unlikely to play vs. Titans
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Long (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday and is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Titans, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
Long was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 3 against the Seahawks. He's unlikely to suit up Monday against the Titans -- the team that selected him in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft -- and his next chance at playing will be Week 5 against the Patriots on Oct. 6. In Long's predicted absence, Anthony Walker would be the next man up at inside linebacker alongside starter Jordyn Brooks.
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Dolphins' David Long: Still absent Friday
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Long (hamstring) remained sidelined for Friday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Long was injured in last Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. Anthony Walker would likely make the start next to Jordyn Brooks on Monday night if Long is unable to play versus Tennessee.
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Dolphins' David Long: Still tending to injury
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Long (hamstring) is not practicing Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Long left Sunday's loss to the Seahawks early with the injury and clearly has yet to fully recover. Furones notes that according to head coach Mike McDaniel, Long is "doing absolutely everything he can for this opportunity" in reference to having a chance to play against his former Titans squad in a Week 4 Monday night matchup.
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Dolphins' David Long: Questionable to return
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Long (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
The linebacker recorded two tackles before exiting the contest. Long led the Dolphins with 11 tackles in the team's Week 2 loss to the Bills. Anthony Walker is his backup.
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Dolphins' David Long: Leads Fins in tackles Thursday
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Long recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) during Thursday's 31-10 loss versus the Bills.
The Bills were able to run the ball frequently in a lopsided win, creating a healthy number of opportunities for tackles for Long. He continued to play essentially an every-down role in Week 2, and as long as he retains that role, he figures to carry some IDP value in most formats.
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Dolphins' David Long: Questionable to return
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Long (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
The linebacker ran to the locker room holding his hand, per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Long leads the Dolphins with seven tackles (six solo) in the game. Anthony Walker and Duke Riley are Miami's backup inside linebackers.
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Dolphins' David Long: Comes off PUP list
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The Dolphins activated Long (undisclosed) from the active/PUP list Sunday.
Long had been placed on the PUP list with an undisclosed issue Tuesday, but he's since been cleared to return to practice. The veteran linebacker is slated to play a near every-down role for the Dolphins' defense after racking up a career-best 113 tackles (64 solo) over 17 regular-season contests last year.
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Dolphins' David Long: Placed on the PUP list
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Long (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Tuesday.
Long will be sidelined for the time being after landing on the PUP list. Once healthy, the 27-year-old should serve as a starter for Miami once again after racking up 113 tackles (64 solo) a season ago.
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Dolphins' David Long: Seven tackles in blowout loss
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Long had seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 56-19 loss to the Ravens.
Long finished second on Miami's defense in tackles behind safety DeShon Elliott. Long played 47 snaps on defense Sunday, and it was the fifth straight game he has been on the field for at least 80 percent of the defensive snaps. His performance in Week 17 brought him to 102 tackles (55 solo) on the season, the first time in his five-year career he has reached the century mark in that category.
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Dolphins' David Long: Productive in blowout win
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Long recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 45-15 win at Washington.
Long tallied eight-plus tackles for the seventh time in 12 games this season, tying for the team lead in that category in Week 13. He's on pace for his first 100-tackle season and profiles as a viable IDP option for Week 14.
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Dolphins' David Long: Picks up sack vs. Pats
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Long recorded eight tackles (five solo) and one sack during Sunday's 24-17 win over New England.
Long resumed playing 80-plus percent of defensive snaps Week 2 after being relegated to just 20 percent of snaps Week 1, making good on coach Mike McDaniel's promise that the instance of lessened deployment was simply the matter of a specific gameplan. The starting interior linebacker's sack of Mac Jones was the first of his NFL career. Miami's defense will face the task of containing Russell Wilson and the Broncos in Week 3.
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Dolphins' David Long: Sitting out team drills
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Long (undisclosed) hasn't been participating at the Dolphins' OTAs, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Long had a "tweak" earlier this offseason, which explains why the linebacker hasn't been available for team drills. McDaniel believes that Long is in a "good spot" and is looking forward to getting him out on the practice field when he's ready. Long signed a two-year contract with the Dolphins in March and is expected to operate as a starter at inside linebacker in 2023.
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Dolphins' David Long: Heading to Miami
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Long is expected to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Dolphins, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Long missed five games last year, and he also missed seven games in 2021, so his durability is a concern. After averaging 6.02 tackles per game two years ago, he improved to 8.08 stops per game during his final year in Tennessee. Although he doesn't have any sacks in his career, he's been credited with 11 passes defensed over the last two years. He should move into a starting inside linebacker position with the Dolphins, and it's reasonable to expect his per-game tackle production to be similar to last year.
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Titans' David Long: Upgrades to full activity Tuesday
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Long (neck) practiced fully Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Long sustained a stinger during the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup versus the Broncos, but he's since returned to Tuesday's session without limitations. The 26-year-old has amassed 71 tackles, four passes defensed and two interceptions across the Titans' first nine games in 2022, and he should once again provide the team's defense with an impactful presence in Thursday night's showdown against the Packers.
