Takk McKinley

Takk McKinley

28-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Takk McKinley in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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$Released by the Cowboys in June of 2023.
Cut by Dallas
LBFree Agent
June 9, 2023
McKinley was released by the Cowboys on Friday, Dallas writer Patrik Walker reports.
ANALYSIS
McKinley signed a one-year deal with Dallas in March, but he'll now look for another opportunity elsewhere ahead of the 2023 campaign. The linebacker appeared in four games with the Rams last season, recording one tackle while playing 21 snaps between the defensive unit and special teams.
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Measurables Review
How do Takk McKinley's measurables compare to other linebackers?
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
6' 2"
 
Weight
250 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.59 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.62 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.48 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Bench Press
24 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
34.75 in
 
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July 27, 2021
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April 29, 2021
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November 17, 2020
After previously spending his NFL career as a pass-rushing DE/OLB tweener, Collins has mostly shed the pass-rushing reps in Detroit and is piling up tackles instead.
Weekly Rankings: Week 11 Value Meter
November 17, 2020
Justin Herbert has a nice home matchup against the Jets, who don't have two starting corners.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The UCLA product appeared on his way to a prolific career after posting six sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a rookie, but a lingering shoulder injury and overall floundering production in two seasons since resulted in Atlanta passing on McKinley's fifth-year option. He accounted for only 3.5 sacks across 14 appearances during 2019, while his skills in defending the ground game remained far from elite. He has never registered 30 tackles in a season despite playing nearly 1,200 defensive snaps the past two years, leaving the Falcons to wonder if he's enough of a difference maker to command a lucrative long-term deal. If there's sign of a potential breakout campaign, it's that McKinley generated 13 QB hits last year and only came down with 3.5 sacks. Should he prove capable of closing more opportunities in 2020, he may find himself possessing excellent leverage.
McKinley is one of the most pivotal players for this 2019 Falcons defense. A No. 26 overall pick of Atlanta in 2017, McKinley has shown flashes of brilliance in the early stages of his NFL career, but hasn't quite broken out into the Pro Bowl-caliber edge rusher that he is capable of becoming. In two professional seasons since playing his final game at UCLA, McKinley has amassed 13 sacks, 25 QB hits, 14 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles, while also tallying a sack in each of his two playoff appearances. McKinley has dealt with shoulder issues dating back to the late stages of his collegiate career, but so far has toughed his way through by suiting up for 33 of a possible 34 regular and postseason contests. If near 100 percent as reported to be, he has potential to erupt in 2019 -- especially if Vic Beasley can generate consistent pressure from the opposite side.
After being selected in the first round of the 2017 draft, McKinley had a solid rookie campaign, playing in all 16 games while accumulating six sacks and two forced fumbles as a role player for the Falcons' ninth-ranked defense. The 230-pound end made his presence felt in the postseason as well, recording a sack in both of the team's playoff games against the Rams and Eagles. McKinley was on the field for only 33.8 percent of the team's defensive snaps last year, but with the departures of Dontari Poe and Adrian Clayborn over the offseason, the second-year man out of UCLA is likely to have a more integral role.
After playing his freshman season at Contra Costa College, McKinley sorted out his grades and transferred to UCLA, where he showed promise as a sophomore and became a regular contributor as an upperclassman. In his senior season, he finished the year with 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss. He was eventually selected by the Falcons, who moved up in the draft to take him with the 26th pick in the 2017 draft. However, the Falcons may ease him into the system out of the gate, as he's recovering from shoulder surgery he underwent in early March. The 4-to-6 month recovery timetable means he may not be back to full contact by the start of training camp. He certainly figures to work into the defensive end rotation in his first season, but he may not have a starting role when Week 1 rolls around. Even in a limited role, he should be able to find the quarterback a few times if defenses shift their attention to linebacker Vic Beasley, who led the league in sacks last season and will line up opposite McKinley when the rook is on the field.
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Inks one-year deal with Dallas
LBDallas Cowboys
March 22, 2023
McKinley agreed to a one-year deal with Dallas on Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Joins Cowboys' practice squad
LBFree Agent
November 16, 2022
McKinley was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.
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Done with the Rams
LBFree Agent
October 18, 2022
The Rams released McKinley on Tuesday.
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Catches on with Rams
LBLos Angeles Rams
September 21, 2022
The Rams signed McKinley off Tennessee's practice squad Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Works out for Dallas
LBFree Agent
July 31, 2022
The Cowboys hosted McKinley (Achilles) for a tryout Saturday, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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