Skrine (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. The designation came as a result of a positive test, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Skrine joined the Titans on Nov. 23 and has been a consistent presence in the secondary, having played no less than 98 percent of the defensive snaps in any of their last three contests. He'll try to clear protocols in time for Sunday, when Tennessee hosts the Dolphins.
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Buster Skrine: Let go by 49ers
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Skrine was cut from the practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Skrine had only been with the 49ers for a couple of weeks. The 11-year vet was active Week 4, but he only played three special-teams snaps. Skrine was a regular in the Bears' defense the last two seasons and now will look to potentially continue his career elsewhere. In a corresponding move, San Francisco activated cornerback Davontae Harris from IR.
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49ers' Buster Skrine: Inks deal with 49ers
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Skrine signed with the 49ers on Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Injuries are stacking up in the 49ers' secondary. Jason Verrett tore his ACL in Week 1. K'Waun Williams (calf) is expected to miss a few weeks. And Josh Norman is dealing with a lung contusion. Skrine, 32, averaged 46.3 defensive snaps across 12 games for the Bears last season, so he'll add dependable depth while the Niners heal.
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Buster Skrine: Let go by Bears
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Skrine (concussion) has been released by the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Skrine was entering the final year of his contract with Chicago, but it ultimately has opted to go in a different direction. He recorded 112 tackles (89 solo) and three passes defensed during his two-year stint with the team. Besides the Bears, the 31-year-old has spent time with the Browns and Jets during his time in the league. He now will look for a new opportunity.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Still not practicing
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Skrine (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Skrine was concussed in Week 16 and hasn't been able to practice or play since. He'll need to pass the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's wild-card round game against the Saints in order to suit up.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Won't return Week 16
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Skrine (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Skrine did not return to practice this week and will miss a third straight game as he works his way through the league's concussion protocol. With Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) also sidelined, Chicago will again be short-handed at cornerback.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Out against Vikings
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Skrine (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.
Skrine didn't practice all week and will miss a second consecutive game. The Bears could be without two of their top three cornerbacks if Jaylon Johnson -- who didn't practice all week and is considered questionable with a shoulder injury -- is also ruled out. Skrine will aim to progress through the league's concussion protocol before the Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Best performance of season
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Skrine tallied 13 stops in Chicago's 41-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Skrine had failed to exceed seven tackles in any game this season, but Aaron Rodgers made it a point to pick on him in the passing attack, which led to a solid fantasy performance. He's recorded at least five tackles in five of his last six games, giving him an excellent floor for a defensive back in IDP leagues.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Upgrades to limited participation
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Skrine (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Rams.
Skrine was unable to practice Thursday or Friday, but he got on the field in a limited capacity Saturday, giving him a chance to play Monday. The veteran corner has started the last two games for the Bears and has logged at least 63 percent of the snap share in each game this year, so it'd be a big loss if he was unable to suit up. Rookie fifth-rounder Kindle Vildor likely would take Skrine's place, but he's played just one defensive snap all year.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Records four tackles
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Skrine posted four stops in the Bears' 27-23 victory over the Lions on Sunday.
Skrine averaged three tackles per game in his first year with the Bears in 2019 as the team's primary slot corner, and he posted a typical performance in the season opener. He'll likely continue to function as a low-upside IDP option.
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Bears' Buster Skrine: Ready to rock
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Skrine (finger) is active for Sunday's game versus the Lions.
Skrine was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday, so he shouldn't be held back in the season opener. The 31-year-old cornerback may only play in nickel packages, however, as Kyle Fuller and rookie Jaylon Johnson are projected to start in base defense.
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Jets' Buster Skrine: Leads team in tackles Monday
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Skrine posted a team-high seven solo tackles in Monday's win over the Lions.
Skrine played in 59 of the team's 70 defensive snaps Monday night in what was a stellar defensive performance from the Jets. The defensive back is coming off a 2017 campaign where he recorded a career-high 56 solo tackles, so Skrine appears to be picking up right where he left off.
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Jets' Buster Skrine: Misses practice Wednesday
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Skrine (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Skrine was sidelined during Sunday's win over the 49ers due to a concussion, and he has yet to clear the league's protocol. If he's unable to play Saturday versus the Dolphins, Marcus Williams and Juston Burris figure to see expanded roles at cornerback.
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Jets' Buster Skrine: Suffers concussion Sunday
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Skrine sustained a concussion during Sunday's win at San Francisco, the New York Post reports.
Skrine left the game in the first half and was eventually ruled out due to a head injury. Now that a diagnosis has been passed down, he'll be subject to the concussion protocol, which a player can only escape from when cleared by an independent neurologist. If Skrine doesn't emerge in time for this Saturday's contest against the Dolphins, Marcus Williams will likely start at cornerback opposite Darrelle Revis.
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Jets' Buster Skrine: Active Sunday
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Skrine (knee) is active for Sunday's tilt against the Rams.
Skrine will once again play through the minor knee issue in Week 10 after practicing in limited fashion leading up to the matchup.
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Jets' Buster Skrine: Out for Sunday
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Skrine (knee) is inactive for Sunday's tilt with the Browns.
The move to rest Skrine comes as no surprise, as the cornerback was ruled doubtful for the game earlier this week. Marcus Williams is expected to get the spot start in his absence.
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CB Buster Skrine: Jets should have 'a playoff defense'
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The Jets will make their 2015 season debut Sunday against the Browns, and the team will have plenty of new defensive acquisitions on display.
The secondary will feature the additions of cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie, nickel corner Buster Skrine and free safety Marcus Gilchrist. Plus, first-round pick Leonard Williams will move into the starting lineup due to Sheldon Richardson's four-game suspension.
"I believe we can be as good as we want," defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson said, per NJ.com. "We can be great. We can be the No. 1 defense in the league. We've just got to come in each and every week improving and do our jobs every Sunday."
The Jets defense is expected to be aggressive, especially with the blitz, under first-year coach Todd Bowles.
"This defense should be a playoff defense," Skrine said. "The defense should get us in the playoffs. We have the defense to it. We've got a lot of talent on this defense. It's just about all coming together."
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Reports: Jets sign CB Buster Skrine
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Former Browns cornerback Buster Skrine has signed with the Jets, per mulitple sources. The contract is reportedly a four-year deal worth $25 million with $13 million in guaranteed money.
Skrine had attracted many suitors including the Jets and that is exactly where he landed. Entering his fifth season in the NFL, all with the Browns, Skrine will join Dee Milliner at the cornerback spot.
The 25-year-old has 196 total tackles and six interceptions for his career.
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Report: Browns CB Buster Skrine hears from eight teams
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Browns cornerback Buster Skrine is drawing plenty of attention in the early stages of free agency. Skrine heard from eight teams within the first three hours of the period opening on Saturday.
The fifth-year corner tied for fourth in the NFL in 2014 with 18 passes defensed. He added four interceptions and 67 total tackles.
The Browns hope to retain Skrine, but they know it will be tough. He is seen as one of the top free agents on the market at his position.
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Browns working to re-sign CB Buster Skrine
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The Browns are hopeful they can re-sign cornerback Buster Skrine but are probably going to have to try to do so after he hits the free agent market, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Skrine had a single-season best four interceptions in 2014 and will be someone that could command a hefty price tag on the open market. The Plain Dealer reports that Skrine is expecting anywhere from $5.5 million to $7 million per season.
The Browns should be in a good position to match an offer for Skrine. Depending on what the 2015 cap number per team is, the Browns are likely to have well over $30 million to spend in free agency.
