Nate Irving

Nate Irving

35-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a three-year, $9.25 million contract with the Colts in March of 2015.
Released by Colts
LBIndianapolis Colts
September 3, 2016
ANALYSIS
It's a bit surprising given all the injuries the Colts have suffered on defense, but he may not be back to his prior form after dealing with a major wrist injury and ACL tear the past two years.
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How do Nate Irving's measurables compare to other linebackers?
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Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
253 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.74 sec
 
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June 28, 2015
Andrew Luck looks to build on a promising third season at quarterback, and the additions of Frank Gore and Andre Johnson should only help him.
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September 12, 2014
Starting ILB Zach Brown (pectoral) is out for the year, leaving second-year player Zaviar Gooden with a big opportunity.
2011 Broncos Team Preview: Trying to Get Back on Track
August 12, 2011
An in-depth look at the Denver Broncos heading into the 2011 season.
NFL Draft: Top Fantasy Rookies
May 3, 2011
Mark Ingram landed in a good fantasy spot with the Saints. Find out who else might make a rookie impact as we take a team-by-team look.
NFL Draft: Final Mock Draft
April 27, 2011
The NFL Draft gets going Thursday, but we've got the picks ahead of time.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Two weeks into the Colts' 2016 training camp, it appears D'Qwell Jackson and Sio Moore are set to man the middle of the Colts starting defense. Irving will undoubtedly be rotated in, though. And if Moore falters early on in the campaign, Irving could very well seize his role. But, as it stands, Irving appears headed for a backup role to enter the 2016 campaign and is best left relegated to the waiver wire.
Irving recorded a career-high 46 tackles over just eight games in 2014, before a knee issue brought his season to an early end, further adding to Denver's injury woes at linebacker. He later had ACL surgery and his status for the start of the season is uncertain. Despite the knee injury, the Colts signed him to a three-year, $9.25 million contract. If healthy, Irving could be the top backup at both inside linebacker spots, which would leave him one injury away from IDP relevance in deeper leagues.
Irving is expected to be the Broncos' starting middle linebacker this season, which could afford him some decent tackle numbers. Danny Trevathan continues to be the upside IDP linebacker, but with Von Miller primarily focused on rushing the passer, Irving should be given ample snaps to find the ball-carrier.
Will likely slot in as one of the starting middle linebackers after Joe Mays was released in July.
Expected to back up Joe Mays at middle linebacker.
Like Kelvin Sheppard and Mason Foster, Irving is a talented rookie who could instantly turn into a standout IDP in the right situation. Irving is a high-motor playmaker who, despite having the tendency to play a bit reckless, figures to be a natural fit in coach John Fox’s attack-style 4-3 defense. The loosely expected outcome with the Denver linebackers is D.J. Williams on the weak side, Von Miller on the strong side and Irving in the middle. If that ends up being the case, send Irving way up the list. He figures to be a menace to NFL backfields after totaling 32.5 tackles for loss the last two years at North Carolina State.
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LBIndianapolis Colts
Wrist
May 19, 2016
Irving (wrist) has received first-team reps at inside linebacker during the Colts' first week of OTAs, the team's official site reports.
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LBIndianapolis Colts
Wrist
December 8, 2015
Irving (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star reports.
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LBIndianapolis Colts
December 7, 2015
Irving had three tackles and defended a pass while playing 40 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.
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LBIndianapolis Colts
Knee
November 7, 2015
Irving will miss his second consecutive game Sunday due to a knee injury, ESPN reports.
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LBIndianapolis Colts
Knee - ACL
September 3, 2015
Irving (knee) played in Thursday's preseason game and had one assisted tackle.
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