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Colts sign Super Bowl champion and former Chiefs starter following their Week 8 win to improve to 7-1

The Indianapolis Colts followed up their Week 8 win over the Tennessee Titans with an under-the-radar roster move. The team needed a more reliable depth edge rusher on their practice squads who could be elevated to the active roster if needed.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

Colts Sign DE Tanoh Kpassagnon To Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts announced Monday that they’ve signed veteran DE Tanoh Kpassagnon to their practice squad and released DE Seth Coleman from the unit.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Bears Released DL Tanoh Kpassagnon From PS

The Bears announced they have released veteran DL Tanoh Kpassagnon from their practice squad, just days after cutting him and re-signing him to the unit.

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Bears Announce Four Week 7 Roster Moves

The Chicago Bears announced a series of roster moves ahead of their Week 7 game against the Saints. The full list includes: Bears activated RB Travis Homer from injured reserve.

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Chicago Bears release former Chiefs Super Bowl champion before Saints game

The Chicago Bears enter their Week 7 matchup with the New Orleans Saints with a three-game winning streak. The Bears have won back-to-back games with a 25-24 score, including the victory on “Monday Night Football” over the Washington Commanders.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 17

What Tanoh Kpassagnon release signifies for young Bears D-linemen

Ironically enough, the Bears chose two days before their game with the New Orleans Saints to release former Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon. It might carry a message along about what's coming on the defensive line, though.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Bears release defensive end before Saints matchup

The Chicago Bears announced the release of defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon on Friday, opening a roster spot ahead of their Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 17

Bears released former Chiefs second-round draft pick, and a return to Kansas City could make a lot of sense

A former Kansas City Chiefs second-round draft pick is looking for work after being released by his team on Friday. According to the NFL's daily personnel notice, the Chicago Bears have released former Chiefs DE Tanoh Kpassagnon from their 53-man roster.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

Bears Cut DL Tanoh Kpassagnon

The Chicago Bears announced they’ve released DL Tanoh Kpassagnon on Friday. Chicago now has a roster spot open ahead of Week 7 and will likely fill it before Sunday’s game. Kpassagnon, 31, is a former second-round pick of the Chiefs back in 2017.

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NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / September 9

Former Chiefs draft pick quietly wrecks Vikings in Bears debut

Tanoh Kpassagnon was a late offseason arrival for the Chicago Bears. The veteran defensive end didn't sign until the start of training camp, which is typically a sign that a player is only around to serve as a camp body or to aid a roster at a position beset by injuries.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / September 8

Bears elevate LB Carl Jones Jr., DE Tanoh Kpassagnon from the practice squad

The Bears have elevated linebacker Carl Jones Jr. and defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon from the practice squad for Monday Night Football, the team announced.

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Chicago Bears pass rusher suffered injury, left practice on cart

The Chicago Bears are slowly adding to their list of injured players as training camp ramps up. Per multiple reports, rookie defensive lineman Shemar Turner

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 22

Chicago Bears sign Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears announced that they had signed two defensive players before the first training camp practice set to begin on Wednesday. One will bring the experience of having won a Super Bowl to the Bears.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / July 22

Bears quietly sign former Chiefs draft bust as training camp opens

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has brought in a few familiar faces from his tenure in the Kansas City Chiefs front office. Those sort of signings have faded over time as he's added some distance to his ties in K.C., but on Tuesday, the Bears brought around a former Chiefs pick with the signing of defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 22

Bears Signing Veterans Tanoh Kpassagnon & Tre Flowers, Among Other Moves

Per Tom Pelissero, the Bears are adding two veterans to the roster, LB Tanoh Kpassagnon and CB Tre Flowers. The Bears also activated WR Jahdae Walker and RB Ian Wheeler from the NFI list and waived DB Alex Cook and DL Jereme Robinson.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / May 25

Saints DE Linked To Bears After 4 Years In New Orleans

There are still plenty of guys available in free agency who have yet to find new homes despite the fact that OTAs are in full swing. One guy who is still available is former New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 14

Saints Announce Transactions For Week 15 Matchup Against Washington

The New Orleans Saints have announced the following transactions in advance of Sunday's game against Washington. Downgraded quarterback Derek Carr (hand/concussion) to OUT Activated DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles) from the Physically Unable to Perform list Placed LB D'Marco Jackson on injured reserve The Carr news is no surprise.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 14

Saints Activate DE Tanoh Kpassagnon From IR

The New Orleans Saints officially activated DE Tanoh Kpassagnon from injured reserve and placed LB D’Marco Jackson on injured reserve. The veteran tore his Achilles this offseason and has been out since then. Kpassagnon, 30, is a former second-round pick of the Chiefs back in 2017.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / November 26

Saints Announce Edge Rusher's Return To Practice

The New Orleans Saints may get another addition to their defensive front soon. On Tuesday, the Saints announced that they have opened the 21-day practice window for defensive lineman Tanoh Kpassagnon.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 11, 2024

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New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / June 2, 2024

3 free agents the New Orleans Saints can sign to replace pass rusher Tanoh Kpassagnon

The New Orleans Saints lost an important DL piece already this offseason. Tanoh Kpassagnon will miss a chunk of time with a torn Achilles. The pass rush was a major weakness in 2023, so they must adjust to make sure that does not happen in 2024. Kpassagnon was third in QB pressures last season.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / June 2, 2024

Saints’ key free agent addition can no longer fly under the radar

The New Orleans Saints received some tough news this past week. Veteran pass rusher Tanoh Kpassagnon suffered a torn Achilles during this offseason. He will miss some significant time.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL Analysis Network / May 28, 2024

New Orleans Saints Receive Season-Ending Injury Update On Defender

The New Orleans Saints will be without defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon when the 2024 regular season opens on Sept. 8. Head coach Dennis Allen told reporters at his Tuesday press conference that the eight-year veteran tore his Achilles at the Saints indoor facility while doing an offseason running drill.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / May 28, 2024

Saints DE will miss start of season due to Achilles tear

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Dennis Allen announces Saints edge rusher Tanoh Kpassagnon tore Achilles

The New Orleans Saints learned on Tuesday that they’ll be without edge rusher Tanoh Kpassagnon for at least several months, if not the whole 2024 season.