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Top Marcus Burley News

  • Marcus Burley: Cut by Texans

    Burley was released by the Texans on Tuesday, Adam Caplan of the NFL Network reports.

    Burley recorded one tackle in five games with the team and was ultimately released in order to make room on the roster for a player returning from injury. The undrafted free agent from Delaware will either land on the Texans' practice squad or look for a new opportunity.

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  • Texans' Marcus Burley: Inactive Week 4

    Burley (knee) won't play in Sunday's contest against the Titans.

    Burley was questionable entering Sunday's contest and doesn't appear healed from the knee injury he suffered last week. Johnthan Banks and Treston Decoud will be the Texans' only backup cornerbacks with Burley and Kevin Johnson (knee) sidelined.

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  • Texans' Marcus Burley: Game-time decision Sunday

    Burley (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Titans.

    Burley mainly plays on special teams but also provides depth in the defensive backfield. Look for Decoud Treston and Jonathan Banks to see bigger roles should Burley ultimately sit out.

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  • Texans' Marcus Burley: Signs with Houston

    Burley signed a two-year contract Tuesday with the Texans, Aaron WIlson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Burley, who was released by the Browns following the preseason, gives the Texans some experienced depth at cornerback, a position where the team already possessed some high-level talent.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Returns to practice

    Burley (eye) returned to practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Burley has been sidelined since Aug. 2 with a laceration near his eye, but his return to the practice field means he should see some snaps during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Buccaneers.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Participates in walkthrough

    Burley (eye) participated in the walkthrough portion of Sunday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Burley has been sidelined since Aug. 2 with a laceration near his eye, and although he was able to return to the field during the team's walkthrough, he did so without a helmet.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Misses scrimmage Friday

    Burley (eye) sat out Friday's scrimmage, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Burley suffered a laceration near his eye earlier in the week, but it's not believed to be serious. Expect him to return to practice next week.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Leaves practice with injury

    Burley left practice early with an apparent eye injury during Wednesday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Although the severity of his injury is still unknown at this juncture, Burley was seen being helped off the field by athletic trainers, with one holding a towel over the defensive back's left eye. The 27-year-old figures to add depth behind Jason McCourty (chest) and Jamar Taylor this season in a backup role he grew familiar with in 2016.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Re-signs with Cleveland

    Burley re-signed with the Browns on Monday.

    Burley played 12 games with Cleveland last season, totaling just eight tackles and one pass defensed. He'll figure to be a backup once again in 2017, though he could see a slightly increased role on the defense.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Removed from injury report

    Burley (hamstring) was removed from the Browns' final Week 9 injury report.

    Burley missed last week's game against the Jets due to his hamstring injury but after practicing in full on Friday, the team cleared him for return prior to Sunday's game against the Cowboys. He's likely the team's last option at corner and shouldn't be expected to see a large role on defense.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Won't play Sunday

    Burley (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Burley won't take the field Week 8 despite practicing in limited fashion on Thursday. His absence shouldn't be too much of a factor in the Browns' pass defense.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Returns to practice Thursday

    Burley (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday.

    Burley missed last week's contest, and without practicing in full yet this week, he could be on track to sit out Sunday's matchup with the Jets.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Ruled out of Week 7

    Burley (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Bengals, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Burley exited last week's game against the Titans with a strained hamstring and was unable to practice all week. Given this complete lack of participation, it's possible the injury may be more severe than initially let on. It's uncertain when he'll be able to return.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Sits out Thursday's practice

    Burley (hamstring) missed his second practice of the week, according to the team's official site.

    Burley left Sunday's game against the Titans with a hamstring injury and has yet to suit up for practice this week. Barring a miracle, the 26-year-old will sit out against the Bengals, but that shouldn't affect Clevenland's defensive game plan, as Burely is nothing more than a depth option.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Questionable to return to Sunday's contest

    Burley is questionable to return to Sunday's game due to a hamstring injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Burley is merely a depth option in the defensive backfield for the Browns, so if he is forced to miss the rest of the contest, it shouldn't significantly affect Cleveland from a defensive perspective.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Not listed on injury report

    Burley (groin) was not listed on the Browns' final Week 2 injury report, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Burley missed the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Eagles due to his groin injury and was sidelined early on this week. He did manage to practice in full on Friday which is likely why he was removed from the report. He'll be expected to play against the Ravens on Sunday.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Back at practice Wednesday

    Burley (groin) returned to the practice field Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Burley has been sidelined since the end of August with a groin injury and was unable to participate in Sunday's game against the Eagles. Even though he returned to practice, it was in a limited capacity. It's still unknown whether he'll be able to suit up versus the Ravens.

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  • Browns' Marcus Burley: Will not play Sunday

    Burley (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Brown.

    Burley has been out of action since late August when he aggravated his groin. When healthy, he projects to mainly play a special teams role with the team.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-10, 190 lbs
Birthplace: Richmond, VA, USA
Age: 33
School: Delaware
Experience: 5