Gafford reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday.
Gafford was elevated to the active roster for Week 17 but wound up being a healthy scratch. He'll hope to make his seasonal debut in the last week of the regular season.
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Broncos' Rico Gafford: Elevated for Sunday
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Gafford was elevated to the Broncos' active roster from the practice squad Saturday for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Gafford joined Denver's practice squad in mid-September and will make his way to the active roster for the first time in 2021. He has two receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown in eight games since going undrafted out of Wyoming in 2018.
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Rico Gafford: Joins Broncos' practice squad
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Gafford was added to the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Gafford spent time with the Cardinals and Bills during camp but failed to land a spot on a 53-man roster to begin the year. He'll attempt to carve out a role with Denver's practice squad after Kendall Hinton was elevated to the active roster Tuesday.
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Rico Gafford: Time up with Bills
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Buffalo waived Gafford on Friday.
Gafford was claimed off waivers by the Bills on Tuesday, but his tenure with the team is already up. The 25-year-old played a reserve role in his three appearances with the Raiders last season.
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Bills' Rico Gafford: Claimed by Buffalo
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Gafford was claimed off waivers by the Bills on Tuesday.
Gafford was let go by the Cardinals on Monday, and he didn't make it through the waiver wire unclaimed. The 25-year-old played a handful of snaps in three games for the Raiders last season and had zero catches on two targets.
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Rico Gafford: Cut by Arizona
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The Cardinals waived Gafford on Tuesday.
After appearing in just three games with the Raiders last season, Gafford landed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals. The 25-year-old missed approximately a week and a half on the COVID-19 list early in training camp and was unable to carve out a role for himself.
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Cardinals' Rico Gafford: Secures future contract
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Gafford signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals, Bob McManaman reports.
After spending time with the Raiders, Gafford is heading to Arizona in the 2021 season. The receiver has seen just two targets throughout three games and did not catch a single reception this season.
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Rico Gafford: Let go by Raiders
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The Raiders waived Gafford on Saturday, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.
Gafford has only suited up in three games with the Raiders this season. He failed to haul in either of his two targets, and he recorded just 12 yards on his only kick return. If the 24-year-old clears waivers, he's a solid candidate for the Raiders' practice squad.
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Raiders' Rico Gafford: Considered questionable
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The Raiders have listed Gafford (hamstring) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Gafford went from a limited workload at practice earlier in the week to full participation Friday, so he is seemingly trending in the right direction. Still, his status will depend on how his hamstring is feeling closer to kickoff.
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Raiders' Rico Gafford: Sitting as expected
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Gafford (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
The 24-year-old was considered doubtful due to the hamstring issue, so it's no surprise he won't be available Week 4. Zay Jones and Keelan Doss will be the depth options at wide receiver with Henry Ruggs (hamstring) and Bryan Edwards (ankle) inactive.
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Raiders' Rico Gafford: Misses practice Wednesday
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Gafford (hamstring) was a nonparticipant during Wednesday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Gafford suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Patriots, and, as evidenced by this news, it appears the issue could be serious. Expect Thursday's practice to paint a clearer picture of his chances to suit up for next week's game against the Bills, but if he can't go, look for more depth snaps out of Nelson Agholor and Zay Jones.
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Raiders' Rico Gafford: Gets hurt Sunday
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Gafford suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's game against New England and didn't return.
Gafford suffered the injury late in the fourth quarter, so he failed to return to the game. His practice status Tuesday and Wednesday will paint a clearer picture of his chances to suit up for next week's game against the Bills.
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Raiders' Rico Gafford: Seven offensive snaps in finale
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Gafford caught his only target for 17 yards in the Raiders' Week 17 loss to the Broncos, finishing his 2019 season with two catches for 66 yards and a score in four games.
Gafford earned a promotion to the Raiders' active roster for the team's final four games of the regular season, while his stint was highlighted by a 49-yard touchdown reception in Week 14 against the Titans. Gafford never logged more than 14 offensive snaps in a single contest, however, and his roster spot won't be promised in 2020 despite relatively weak competition at wide receiver behind Tyrell Williams (foot) and Hunter Renfrow.
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Raiders' Rico Gafford: Earns promotion
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Gafford was promoted from the Raiders' practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.
Gafford figures to provide depth at cornerback for the Raiders, as Gareon Conley remains in the league's concussion protocol, but the former's snap share may be limited to special teams Monday night against the Broncos.
