Tony Jefferson
32-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Defense Stats
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Plans to convert to linebacker
Jefferson intends to put on 10-15 pounds over the offseason and convert to a full-time linebacker, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jefferson has spent his NFL career as a safety, though he got some looks as a hybrid linebacker with the Giants last season. Per Raanan, Jefferson logged 41 snaps at the position and made nine tackles, so he's not entirely unfamiliar with the role. It's unclear if the veteran will return to New York next season, as he's slated to become a free agent March 15.
Jefferson has spent his NFL career as a safety, though he got some looks as a hybrid linebacker with the Giants last season. Per Raanan, Jefferson logged 41 snaps at the position and made nine tackles, so he's not entirely unfamiliar with the role. It's unclear if the veteran will return to New York next season, as he's slated to become a free agent March 15.
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Measurables Review
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How do Tony Jefferson's measurables compare to other safeties?
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Height
5' 11"Weight
211 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.75 secBench Press
16 reps
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Transitioning to scouting
Jefferson, who suited up in nine games for the Giants last season, has decided to retire as an active player and become a scout for another of his former teams, the Ravens, ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jefferson, who's always been interested in eventually transitioning to scouting, will be joining the team under the Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship program. The 31-year-old, who was with the Ravens from 2017-21, was initially planning on continuing his playing career in 2023 and had put on 10 pounds in an attempt to transition to linebacker but did not find any suitable offers on the open market.
Jefferson, who's always been interested in eventually transitioning to scouting, will be joining the team under the Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship program. The 31-year-old, who was with the Ravens from 2017-21, was initially planning on continuing his playing career in 2023 and had put on 10 pounds in an attempt to transition to linebacker but did not find any suitable offers on the open market.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Jefferson's first two years in Baltimore haven't quite lived up to the standard he set in his final year in Arizona when he racked up 96 tackles and established himself as one of the top box safeties in the league. He's gone for 79 and 74 tackles over the last two years, respectively, appearing in 30 of a possible 32 games. Jefferson has a new compatriot in the defensive backfield in Earl Thomas, who is replacing Eric Weddle. Thomas is younger and more athletic than Weddle, which will allow him to play a more rangy, center field brand of free safety and free up Jefferson to hunt the ball carrier in the box. Jefferson figures to be a fringe top-30 defensive back in IDP formats who relies on racking up tackles more than creating turnovers to bolster his value.
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Ready to play vs. Washington
The Giants activated Jefferson (foot) from their injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Commanders, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
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Nearing return
Jefferson (foot) was designated to return from IR on Monday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Heads to IR
The Giants placed Jefferson (foot) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
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Won't play Sunday
Jefferson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
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Dealing with foot issue
Jefferson (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
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