The Commanders signed Cager to a reserve/future contract Wednesday. Cager's futures deal will allow him to stick with Washington during the offseason, but it prohibits him from contributing during the team's playoff run. He spent time on the Giants' practice squad in 2024 but didn't suit up for any regular-season games.
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Birthdate
8/20/1997 (27)
Status
FRES
HT/WT
6'5", 220 lbs
Birthplace
Baltimore, MD, USA
Position
TE
College
Georgia
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
New York Giants
2022-2025
(3 seasons)
New York Jets
2020-2022
(3 seasons)
Cleveland Browns
2021-2021
(1 season)
The Commanders signed Cager to a reserve/future contract Wednesday. Cager's futures deal will allow him to stick with Washington during the offseason, but it prohibits him from contributing during the team's playoff run. He spent time on the Giants' practice squad in 2024 but didn't suit up for any regular-season games.
Cager (undisclosed) worked out with the Chargers on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Cager was dropped from the Giants' practice squad injured list with an injury settlement in early October; however, he appears to be have moved past his undisclosed issue following Friday's workout in Los Angeles. The veteran tight end most recently appeared in 13 regular-season games with the Giants in 2023, catching four of his five targets for 36 yards and one touchdown across 94 offensive snaps.
The Giants cut Cager (undisclosed) from the practice squad injured list Tuesday with an injury settlement, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports. Cager was placed on the Giants' practice squad injured list Sept. 24 due to an unspecified injury. With the injury settlement, he'll be able to join a team in need of tight end depth once healthy. Cager played in 11 regular-season games for the the Giants in 2023 and finished with four catches (on five targets) for 36 yards and one touchdown.
The Giants placed Cager (undisclosed) on the practice squad/injured list Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports. Cager will need to spend at least the next four games on the practice squad/injured list. The veteran tight end suited up for 11 regular-season games with the Giants last year, but he hasn't yet been elevated for a contest this season.
Cager signed with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports. The tight end was released by New York on Tuesday. Cager played primarily on special teams for the Giants last year but ended the season on IR with a groin injury. He also dealt with groin and hamstring injuries during training camp.
Cager (groin) was released by the Gaints on Tuesday. Cager finished the 2023 campaign on IR with a groin injury, and he missed time during this year's training camp with hamstring and groin injuries. However, he was let go without any sort of injury designation Tuesday, so it appears he'll be healthy heading into the regular season. Cager primarily played on special teams for the Giants last year, catching four passes for 36 yards and one score across 11 games.
Cager (groin) did not practice Tuesday due to a groin injury, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports. Cager was sidelined due to a hamstring injury to begin training camp, and upon returning to practice Sunday he quickly suffered a groin issue. The 26-year-old is competing for a depth role at tight end, but he's had difficult staying on the field so far. Cager's injury could keep him out of Saturday's preseason contest on the road against Houston.
Cager suffered a lower-body injury Monday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports. Cager was injured during practice, although the severity of the injury is currently unknown. Once healthy, the 26-year-old will continue to compete for a backup tight end spot.
Cager (hamstring) is returning to the team Sunday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. The tight end participated in spring activities but was not available once training camp started due to the injury. Cager figures to compete for a depth role behind presumptive starter Daniel Bellinger. The fifth-year pro caught four passes in 11 games for New York last year.