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Leon Hall | Defensive Back

Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Age / DOB:  (28) / 12/9/1984
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 195
College: Michigan
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Bengals RCB Leon Hall will miss some OTAs with a torn thumb ligament.
It's unclear when the injury occurred, but Hall did it while lifting weights. He's expected back at some point during the ten OTA practices, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the Bengals let the veteran take it easy until training camp. Pro Football Focus graded Hall out as its No. 25 cornerback last season. May 20 - 8:50 PM
Source: bengals.com

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Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals RCB Leon Hall (hamstring) expects to play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

The Bengals' secondary is finally starting to get healthy. Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) is close to his NFL debut and Nate Clements (calf) figures to be right behind him. The Bengals can improve on their current 16th-ranked pass defense going forward.
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
Thu, Oct 4, 2012 12:02:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals declared CBs Leon Hall (hamstring), Nate Clements (calf), Dre Kirkpatrick (knee), and Jason Allen (thigh) inactive for Week 4 against the Jaguars.

Cincinnati is dangerously thin on the outside. They'll dress Terence Newman, Adam Jones, and Chris Lewis-Harris as their three healthy corners. Luckily, they're facing the inept Jaguars passing offense. The Bengals also declared RB Bernard Scott, LB Roddrick Muckelroy, and WR Ryan Whalen inactive.
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 02:53:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals RCB Leon Hall (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 4 against the Jaguars.

Hall didn't practice at all this week. He went through the same routine last week, and didn't play against the Redskins. While Hall's absence wouldn't suddenly make any Jaguars pass catcher a viable fantasy football option, it could have an outcome on the final score. We're guessing he will not play this week.
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 02:20:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

An MRI revealed that Leon Hall's hamstring -- not his calf -- is injured.

It sounds like Hall's entire left leg is bothering him. It's a concern because that's the same side that he tore his Achilles' tendon on last season. Hall is listed as day to day ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Thu, Sep 27, 2012 10:00:00 AM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals declared RCB Leon Hall (calf) inactive for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Redskins.

It's a blow to a Bengals secondary that has already given up 617 yards through the air in just two weeks. Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) is also out. Hall will be replaced by Terence Newman in the starting lineup, upgrading the matchup for Robert Griffin and Leonard Hankerson. Other Bengals inactives: WR Marvin Jones, TE Donald Lee, DT Brandon Thompson, WR Ryan Whalen and TE Richard Quinn. Bernard Scott (hand) and Carlos Dunlap (knee) are active, as expected.
Related: Leonard Hankerson
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 11:32:00 AM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals RCB Leon Hall (Achilles' surgery) has reportedly looked impressive at training camp.

Hall is roughly eight months removed from surgery, so it's a great sign that he's already trusting his Achilles. Per ESPN's Jamison Hensley, the Bengals' top corner is "not hesitant making sudden cuts on the field." Before going down, Hall was one of the game's most underrated defenders.
Source: ESPN.com
Fri, Aug 10, 2012 10:30:00 AM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals RCB Leon Hall (Achilles' surgery) has been cleared to participate fully at training camp.

Hall will be eased in with limited reps as he's just eight months removed from surgery. But he says he's a "full go," which is huge for the Bengals defense. Hall is one of the most underrated corners in football. Coming off the Achilles' tear, though, it will be interesting to see whether he's lost explosion to the ball and recovery speed. We don't expect his same level of play in 2012.
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 12:07:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals RCB Leon Hall (Achilles' surgery) is questionable for the beginning of training camp.

Hall has yet to receive medical clearance. Updates on his status have been hard to come by, but the Bengals figure to be extremely cautious with Hall, who's entering the second season of a five-year $42.38 million contract extension.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 08:32:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

According to the Bengals' website, there is "optimism" around the team that RCB Leon Hall (Achilles' surgery) will be on the field for the first rep of training camp.

Bengals.com writer Geoff Hobson described Hall's rehab as "huge," and he was said to be working out "vigorously" off to the side during OTA practices. Hall's healthy return would be great news for a defense that had to worry its top corner might not even be back for Week 1. Hall tore his left Achilles' tendon last November -- just two months after inking a five-year, $42.4 million contract.
Source: bengals.com
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 08:36:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals RCB Leon Hall (Achilles' surgery) expects to be ready for the first day of camp.

Hall has taken an optimistic view his entire rehab, but we're still skeptical he'll be ready for camp just eight months after tearing his Achilles' tendon. He remains a candidate to begin the year on the PUP list.
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 12:49:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals RCB Leon Hall (Achilles' surgery) has not been medically cleared to practice during OTAs.

It's not surprising. Hall tore his left Achilles' last November 13, so he's just over six months into a 9-12 month recovery process. Though Hall is working out "vigorously," the Bengals can't be counting on him to start in Week 1.
Tue, May 22, 2012 12:18:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals RCB Leon Hall, who resumed "running lightly" last month after rupturing his left Achilles' tendon in November, is "backpedaling confidently."

"When they say 9-12 months, I didn't think I'd be back on the field running at four months and doing drills," Hall said. "But I'm backpedaling, doing the cones. I actually feel pretty good." Although Hall has yet to suffer a setback, he remains a major question to be ready for Week 1. He's a candidate to begin the season on the PUP list.
Source: Bengals.com
Tue, Mar 6, 2012 11:34:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals RCB Leon Hall has resumed running lightly and jumping off of boxes less than three months removed from surgery for a torn Achilles'.

Hall, who tore his left Achilles' on November 13, concedes he'll miss all OTAs but hopes to be ready for the start of training camp. Players coming off Achilles' tears always must be careful to avoid rushing back, of course, because setbacks can be debilitating. While he's saying and doing all the right things, the Bengals simply can't count on Hall to be a Week 1 starter.
Source: bengals.com
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 07:44:00 PM
Leon Hall - DB - Bengals

Bengals placed RCB Leon Hall on injured reserve with a ruptured left Achilles' tendon, ending his season.

Signed to a new five-year, $47.4 million contract on September 2, Hall has been the Bengals' top cornerback since breaking into the league as a first-round pick out of Michigan in 2007. A playmaker on the ball (25 career turnovers caused in 73 games), Hall was also this pass defense's best cover man. Obviously, Cincinnati will be easier to target for fantasy matchup purposes the rest of the way. Hall will go through an intense recovery after a career-threatening injury. He may be a candidate to open next season on the PUP list.
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 01:26:00 PM

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