Adeniyi worked out for the Raiders on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Shortly after being let go by the Titans earlier this month, Adeniyi drew interest from the Steelers but was unable to pass his physical that would've allowed him to join the team. He's since tried out for the Raiders on Thursday, implying that he's once again available for teams in need of additional linebacker depth.
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Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: Fails physical
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Adeniyi failed his physical after reaching agreement on a contract with the Steelers on Tuesday and will now become a free agent, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Adeniyi was waived by Tennessee on Monday, having played in just three games for the franchise this season. It's unclear why Adeniyi failed his physical, but he'll now work to get healthy and find an opportunity elsewhere before season's end.
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Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: Done in Tennessee
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Tennessee waived Adeniyi on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
With Adeniyi only having played in three of 13 possible games in his second season with the Titans, the team decided it was best to part ways. Unless he's claimed during the current waiver period, the 25-year-old linebacker is set to become an unrestricted free agent.
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Titans' Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: Return window opened
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The Titans designated Adeniyi (neck) to return to practice from injured reserve Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Adeniyi has missed Tennessee's last nine games since being placed on injured reserve with a neck injury that he suffered back in Week 2 versus Buffalo, but he'll now be able to practice as soon as Wednesday and have a 21-day window for the team to add him back onto the roster. With fellow outside linebackers Harold Landry in line to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL and Denico Autry (knee) currently listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia, the 25-year-old could see game action as soon as this weekend depending on how much he's able to accomplish in practice this week.
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Titans' Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: IR-bound with neck injury
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Tennessee placed Adeniyi (neck) on its injured reserve list Monday, John Glennon of SI.com reports.
After already having missed the Titans' last three contests, Adeniyi will now be required to miss at least the team's next four games as well. Tennessee will likely continue to look to Joe Jones (knee) to replace the special-teams reps Adeniyi might otherwise have provided.
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Titans' Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: Suiting up Sunday
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Adeniyi (neck) will play Sunday against the Giants, John Glennon of SI.com reports.
Adeniyi was considered questionable heading into Sunday, but the 24-year-old is feeling well enough to take the field. He'll be providing depth at linebacker for the Titans on Sunday when they host the Giants.
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Steelers' Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: Logs full practice
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Adeniyi (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Adeniyi's shoulder injury sidelined him Week 16, but he'll be ready to take the field versus Cleveland on Sunday. He's played a career-high 104 defensive snaps through 14 games this season, but his contributions are still most commonly found on special teams.
Adeniyi (concussion) practiced in full Thursday.
Adeniyi left Week 11's loss to the Browns but has had extra time to recover since the game was on Thursday. He'll return to provide the Steelers depth at linebacker and on special teams.
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Steelers' Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: Nursing hip injury
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Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Adeniyi suffered a hip injury during Sunday's 17-12 win over the Rams, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Adeniyi played a season-low seven snaps on defense Sunday without recording a single tackle. With a short week of recovery on tap before Thursday's tilt against the Browns, it remains to be seen whether the rotational linebacker will suit up Week 11.
Adeniyi (knee) underwent surgery Friday to address a meniscus tear, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Adeniyi is expected to remain sidelined a minimum of two to four weeks as he recovers. The second-year linebacker is competing for a depth spot in Pittsburgh, and isn't a lock to make the 53-man roster.
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Steelers' Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: Plays one game in rookie season
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Adeniyi was inactive for Pittsburgh's 16-13 win over Cincinnati in Week 17.
The rookie played in one game this season -- a 33-30 loss to the Chargers in Week 13. On the field for just nine defensive snaps, Adeniyi finished the 2018 season with one tackle. He has two years remaining on his current contract.
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Steelers' Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: Return forthcoming
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Adeniyi (hamstring) is expected to be activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Adeniyi shined in training camp for the Steelers, but suffered a hamstring injury in the preseason finale this season that forced him to land on IR. The rookie out of Toledo now has a 21-day window to return to the practice field. It's uncertain whether Adeniyi will be healthy enough to suit up in game action this season.
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Steelers' Olasunkanmi Adeniyi: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Adeniyi left Thursday's preseason game against the Panthers with a hamstring injury, Joe Rutter of TribLive.com reports.
Adeniyi played 10 defensive snaps and seven additional on special teams prior to leaving with the unspecified hamstring injury. The 20-year-old went undrafted out of Toledo in April's draft and signed with the Steelers in May.
