D.J. Swearinger

D.J. Swearinger

32-Year-Old SafetyS
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Saints in March of 2020.
No longer on COVID list
SNew Orleans Saints
January 11, 2021
Swearinger was activated from the COVID-19 list on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Swearinger is able to rejoin the Saints ahead of their NFC divisional-round matchup on Sunday against Tampa Bay after clearing the league's COVID-19 protocols. The 29-year-old's return provides depth for the Saints' secondary.
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How do D.J. Swearinger's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
205 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.67 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.11 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.70 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
17 reps
 
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Entering his eighth season, the journeyman safety has played for six teams in the NFL. His most productive stretch of play came from 2017-2018 when he recorded eight interceptions, 20 pass breakups and four forced fumbles with Washington. He'll face plenty of competition for snaps at safety in the form of starter Marcus Williams and second-year man Saquan Hampton.
Swearinger has been wild in most senses since his college days at South Carolina, which has resulted in sputtering opportunities despite NFL-level talent. He publicly criticized defensive coordinator Greg Manusky to the point that Washington cut Swearinger in-season. But that Arizona pursued Swearinger immediately afterward could indicate a new leash. He might blow it again between his attitude and head-hunting, but Swearinger is a natural heat-seeker on the field and carries intriguing snap volume upside as Arizona goes with a max-tempo offense.
During his first season in the nation's capital, Swearinger not only secured the starting job at strong safety but also served as one of the team's four captains - the only member of the Redskins defense to have that honor. He ultimately logged over 1,000 snaps without missing a game, which translated to a solid stat line consisting of 79 tackles, 10 pass breakups and four picks. With his role not expected to change in 2018, Swearinger could potentially improve upon those numbers, especially if the team's revamped defensive line can consistently wreak havoc in the backfield.
The hard-hitting safety moved across the country from Arizona to Washington, D.C. after signing a three-year deal with the Redskins this offseason. Swearinger figures to take over as the starting free safety for veteran DeAngelo Hall, who missed almost the entire 2016 season due to a torn ACL. Swearinger will look to follow up his commendable 2016 campaign, which included 66 tackles, eight pass deflections, three interceptions and two sacks through 16 games with the Cardinals.
The 2013 second-rounder recorded 73 tackles and two interceptions for the Texans last season and will provide depth at safety.
Swearinger finished the 2013 season in the starting lineup, but is likely to become a backup in 2014 after the Texans signed free agents Chris Clemons and Kendrick Lewis. Still, he brought an attitude to the position the Texans liked in 2013. If he can curtail the extra-curricular stuff (i.e. limit unnecessary penalties), he could press for playing time.
Swearinger, a second round draft pick in 2013, is expected to be one of the four safeties on the roster to open the season.
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Hits COVID-19 list
SNew Orleans Saints
Undisclosed
January 2, 2021
New Orleans placed Swearinger on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.
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Healthy scratch for Week 8
SNew Orleans Saints
Coach's Decision
November 1, 2020
Swearinger (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Bears.
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Back with Saints
SNew Orleans Saints
March 22, 2020
Swearinger inked a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Saints on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Lands in Big Easy
SNew Orleans Saints
December 19, 2019
Swearinger signed a contract with the Saints on Wednesday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
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Shown door by Raiders
SFree Agent
December 10, 2019
The Raiders waived Swearinger on Tuesday.
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