Carolina Panthers linebacker Cory Littleton (groin) will not return to Sunday's matchup against the Rams. He's dealing with a groin issue, and it adds to what has already been a forgettable game for the Panthers. The 28-year-old finished with 10 total tackles (six solo) while also sharing a sack with defensive tackle Derrick Brown. Nonetheless, with Carolina seemingly in tank mode, Littleton may not be rushed back anytime soon, much to the dismay of IDP managers.
Linebacker Cory Littleton, who was recently released by Las Vegas, has agreed to a one-year deal with Carolina. The 28-year-old played for the Rams throughout his first four years in the league before inking a three-year contract with the Raiders in 2020. However, his tenure with the organization was met with mixed results, although he finished the 2021-22 campaign by recording 98 total tackles. Nevertheless, Littleton will unquestionably be looking to resurrect his career as a Panther, especially since he may only have a season to prove his value.
The Las Vegas Raiders informed linebacker Cory Littleton that they will release him when the new league year begins next week, according to a source. Littleton had a nice year in 2021, accumulating 98 tackles (51 solo), four passes defensed, one fumble recovery and half a sack in 17 games (13 starts) for the Raiders in his second season with the team. The 28-year-old started to lose his role halfway through last year, however, due to the emergence of Divine Deablo. With Littleton's release, the Raiders will save $11.8 million in salary cap space for 2022.
The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a three-year, $36 million deal with linebacker Cory Littleton on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal carries a base value of $11.75 million per season. Littleton was extremely productive for the Rams the last two seasons, recording at least 125 total tackles, five interceptions and 7.5 sacks. He finished 2019 with 134 tackles (78 solo), six tackles for loss, five QB hits, two interceptions, nine passes defensed, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. He makes things happen and flies around the middle of the field. The Raiders needed this kind of presence in their linebacking corps. Littleton is firmly on the IDP map at his position.
Raiders, Packers Expected To Make A Run At Cory Littleton
The Las Vegas Raiders and Green Bay Packers are expected to be all over Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent linebacker Cory Littleton when/if the legal-tampering period window officially opens on Monday. It won't just be those two teams after Littleton, as he recorded a career-high 134 tackles (78 solo), 3.5 sacks, nine passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 16 games with the Rams in 2019. He's played in a full season in each of his last two seasons in the NFL and also has a combined 8.5 sacks, six interceptions and 26 passes defensed in 37 games started in his four seasons in the league. Littleton should remain in high demand in IDP leagues no matter where he ends up in free agency.
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Cory Littleton had 14 tackles (nine solo) and recovered a fumble in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Littleton has 66 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries on the season. He'll be in the LB1 mix against the Chicago Bears next week.
Cory Littleton Everywhere For Rams Defense In Week 1
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Cory Littleton had 14 tackles (eight solo) and defended two passes in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Littleton figures to be busy over the middle this season and is a solid starting option in individual defensive player formats. He has another tasty matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.