A former Clemson standout reached an injury settlement with an NFL team. Veteran wide receiver/return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud was recently released from the Chicago Bears’ injured reserve list with an injury settlement.
For Clemson fans who still remember Ray-Ray McCloud flying down the sideline in orange, the news lands with a familiar thud. The Chicago Bears have released the former Tigers wide receiver from injured reserve with an injury settlement, ending a stint that lasted less than a month, via the NFL transaction log.
The Chicago Bears have released veteran wide receiver and return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud from injured reserve with an injury settlement, via the NFL transaction log.
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The Chicago Bears officially cut veteran WR Ray-Ray McCloud from injured reserve with a settlement on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. McCloud, 29, is a former sixth-round pick of the Bills back in 2018 out of Clemson.
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Tensions were high on Thursday during the joint practice between the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals. The Bears offensive line has a reason to be upset after the way Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence disrupted his opponents’ running and passing game.
The Chicago Bears officially tried out four free agents receivers on Monday. The full list includes: WR Julian Hicks WR Ray-Ray McCloud WR John Rhys Plumlee WR Braylon Sanders Of this group, the Bears opted to sign McCloud to a contract. McCloud, 29, is a former sixth-round pick of the Bills back in 2018 out of Clemson.
The Chicago Bears announced they have signed WR Ray-Ray McCloud III to a contract. In correspondence, the Bears waived WR Kyron Hudson with an injury designation.
After just over a month with the New York Giants , former Clemson Tigers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III was released. McCloud is in his eighth season in the NFL and will look for another opportunity in the remaining weeks of the regular season.
Per the wire, the Giants released veteran WR/KR Ray-Ray McCloud from their practice squad on Wednesday. McCloud, 29, is a former sixth-round pick of the Bills back in 2018 out of Clemson.
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Raheem Morris has come under fire following the Falcons sixth loss in their last seven games, this time to the lowly New York Jets. But not just by the fans and media, but former players as well, with former Atlanta wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud making his opinion crystal clear on Twitter/X.
The New York Giants have lost wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey, who was signed off their practice squad by the Denver Broncos on Wednesday. Humphrey appeared in three games for the Giants this season, catching four out of eight pass targets for 55 yards.
The Giants announced six roster moves on Saturday, including the elevation of WR Ray-Ray McCloud and K Younghoe Koo. The team also signed linebackers Zaire Barnes and Tomon Fox from the practice squad, while placing WR Beaux Collins and LB Darius Musau on injured reserve.
Thew New York Giants announced Saturday that they’ve officially processed four roster moves for Week 9. The full list includes: Giants elevated LB Zaire Barnes WR Ray-Ray McCloud III to their active roster. Giants activated CB Rico Payton from injured reserve.
The New York Giants officially signed WR Ray-Ray McCloud to their practice squad on Thursday, per Dan Salomone of the team’s site. New York also released
He entered 2025 off a career year with the Falcons, his first season with the team. He set personal bests across the board with 17 games played, 13 starts, 62 catches, 87 targets, and 686 yards.
The Atlanta Falcons announced several roster moves ahead of their matchup with the Dolphins — most notably, the release of wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris sent wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud home from practice on Friday.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons are in a precarious situation at the wide receiver position ahead of their trip out west to play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- As Ray-Ray McCloud III stood behind the podium wearing a baggy gray T-shirt and shiny silver chain around his neck, the Atlanta Falcons receiver's face bore a smirk.
The San Francisco 49ers are now in the market for a kick/punt returner. Wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud is signing with the Atlanta Falcons on a two year deal worth up to $6 million, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
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The San Francisco 49ers have opened the practice window for wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, who was placed on the injured reserve list on December 9 due to a rib injury.
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McCloud's availability for Sunday's game will likely depend largely on his vaccination status, but even if he is vaccinated, he will have to clear the NFL's protocols ahead of time.
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