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  Redskins | Slew of free-agents get workout    Tue Oct 1, 09:40 PM

The Washington Redskins worked out free-agents FS Al Afalava (Titans), CB Jalil Brown (Chiefs), CB Mario Butler (Broncos), WR Arceto Clark (Seahawks), LB Justin Cole (Browns), TE Anthony Hill (Colts), LB Josh Hull (Rams), QB G.J. Kinne (Eagles), C Kevin Kowalski (Cowboys), LB Brian Rolle (Steelers), LB D.J. Smith (Chargers), OT Jason Smith (Jets), QB Nick Stephens (Cowboys), CB Ross Ventrone (Steelers) and WR Matt Willis (Lions) Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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  Titans | Eight players released    Fri Aug 30, 05:12 PM

The Tennessee Titans have waived FS Al Afalava, OT Daniel Baldridge, DT Zach Clayton, DT DaJohn Harris, DE Nigel Nicholas, OG Kasey Studdard and WR Dontel Watkins. The team also injured waived TE Brandon Barden (undisclosed).

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  Titans | Six questionable for Week 13    Fri Nov 30, 03:38 PM

Tennessee Titans S Al Afalava (ankle), LB Patrick Bailey (ribs) and WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle) all fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 30, and are questionable for Week 13. WR Damian Williams (hamstring) was limited in practice and is questionable. RB Jamie Harper (ankle) and DE Derrick Morgan (knee) both did not participate in practice and are questionable.

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  Titans | Four practice in full     Thu Nov 29, 07:46 PM

Tennessee Titans LB Xavier Adibi (knee), S Al Afalava (ankle), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle) and TE Craig Stevens (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 29.

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  Titans | Four practice in full    Wed Nov 28, 06:00 PM

Tennessee Titans LB Xavier Adibi (knee), S Al Afalava (ankle), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle) and TE Craig Stevens (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 28.

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  Titans | Week 12 Inactives    Sun Nov 25, 11:45 AM

The Tennessee Titans have declared FS Al Afalava, OL Byron Stingily, DL DaJohn Harris, RB Jamie Harper, WR Lavelle Hawkins, QB Rusty Smith, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 12.

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  Titans | Al Afalava doubtful for Week 12    Fri Nov 23, 04:45 PM

Tennessee Titans S Al Afalava (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 23, and is doubtful for Week 12.

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  Titans | Four do not practice    Thu Nov 22, 11:38 PM

Tennessee Titans S Al Afalava (ankle), RB Jamie Harper (ankle), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle) and OG Steve Hutchinson (undisclosed) were unable to practice Thursday, Nov. 22.

Footballguys view: Harper may not be able to play on Sunday against the Jaguars. This would bump up the fantasy value of Chris Johnson who could get more goalline work if Harper's out.

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  Titans | Four miss practice    Wed Nov 21, 06:03 PM

Tennessee Titans S Al Afalava (ankle), RB Jamie Harper (ankle), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle) and TE Craig Stevens (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.

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  Titans | Three to remain in Nashville during bye    Tue Nov 13, 10:53 PM

Tennessee Titans LB Xavier Adibi (knee), FS Al Afalava (ankle) and OT Byron Stingily (back) are expected to remain in Nashville for treatment during the team's bye week.

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  Titans | Week 10 Inactives    Sun Nov 11, 11:39 AM

The Tennessee Titans have declared FS Al Afalava, OL Byron Stingily, DL DaJohn Harris, OG Kyle DeVan, WR Lavelle Hawkins, QB Rusty Smith, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 10.

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  Titans | Two ruled out    Fri Nov 9, 03:25 PM

Tennessee Titans LB Xavier Adibi (knee) and S Al Afalava (ankle) did not practice Friday, Nov. 9, and are out for Week 10.

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  Titans | Four miss practice     Thu Nov 8, 08:59 PM

Tennessee Titans OG Steve Hutchinson, OT Byron Stingily (back), LB Xavier Adibi (knee) and SS Al Afalava (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. Hutchinson did not practice because of a non-injury related reason.

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  Titans | Three miss practice    Wed Nov 7, 05:48 PM

Tennessee Titans LB Xavier Adibi (knee), S Al Afalava (ankle) and LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) all missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.

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  Titans | Al Afalava has high ankle sprain    Mon Nov 5, 07:51 PM

Tennessee Titans FS Al Afalava (ankle) will miss the next two to three weeks with a high ankle sprain.

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  Titans | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 23, 11:45 AM

The Tennessee Titans have declared FS Al Afalava, LB Colin McCarthy, OG Deuce Lutui, RB Javon Ringer, WR Lavelle Hawkins, OT Mike Otto, QB Rusty Smith inactive for Week 3.

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  Titans | Week 2 Inactives    Sun Sep 16, 03:07 PM

The Tennessee Titans have declared FS Al Afalava, LB Colin McCarthy, OG Deuce Lutui, RB Javon Ringer, OT Mike Otto, QB Rusty Smith, DL Sen'Derrick Marks inactive for Week 2.

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  Titans | Five signed to future contracts    Fri Jan 6, 04:04 PM

The Tennessee Titans have signed RB Darius Reynaud, OG Duke Robinson, DE Keyunta Dawson, SS Al Afalava and LS Jake Ingram to future contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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  Colts | Make moves to get to final roster    Sat Sep 3, 06:18 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have announced they have waived S Al Afalava, WR Chris Brooks, LB Chris Colasanti, TE Tyson DeVree, DT John Gill, WR David Gilreath, CB Michael Hamlin, S Brandon King, OL Jake Kirkpatrick, OG Jacques McClendon, WR Larrone Moore, LB Kerry Neal, DT Ollie Ogbu, OT Mike Tepper, OT Michael Toudouze, LB Nate Triplett, LB Vuna Tuihalamaka, and WR Marshall Williams. The team has also activated WR Blair White (back) from the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Footballguys view: In a bad sign for Donald Brown, the Colts kept three rookie running backs - fourth-rounder Delone Carter, and undrafted free agents Darren Evans and Chad Spann, although there is speculation that the team will sign Spann to the practice squad later this week.

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  Colts | Four missing in preseason game    Sat Aug 27, 12:56 AM

Indianapolis Colts FS Al Afalava (groin), CB Antoine Bethea (hamstring), WR Austin Collie (knee) and LB Cody Glenn (neck) were unable to play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 26, against the Green Bay Packers.

Footballguys view: Collie has had knee and foot issues over the last few weeks, making the shade of red on his injury flag a bit more intense. He still easily has the upside to justify a pick in the fifth or later in PPR leagues.

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  Colts | Several missing due to injury    Sat Aug 20, 01:30 AM

Indianapolis Colts FS Al Afalava (groin), DL Jamaal Anderson (groin), TE Brody Eldridge (knee), LB Cody Glenn (neck), DL Tommie Harris (hamstring) and LB Ernie Sims (appendectomy) did not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 19, against the Washington Redskins.

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  Colts | Seven missing from practice    Wed Aug 17, 01:44 AM

Indianapolis FS Al Afalava (groin), DL Jamaal Anderson (groin), LB Cody Glenn (neck), DL Tommie Harris (hamstring), CB Joe Lefeged (groin), LB Ernie Sims (appendectomy) and OG Jaimie Thomas (back) were unavailable to practice Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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  Colts | Five back from nagging injuries    Sat Aug 6, 01:11 AM

Indianapolis Colts FS Al Afalava, DL Fili Moala, OG Mike Pollak, WR Taj Smith and CB Kevin Thomas each returned to practice Friday, Aug. 5. after missing time due to undisclosed ailments.

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  Colts | Week 18 Inactives    Sat Jan 8, 07:06 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have declared FS Al Afalava, DL Antonio Johnson, LB Clint Session, OG Jaimie Thomas, OG Jamey Richard, RB Javarris James, OL Joe Reitz, OT Ryan Diem inactive for Week 18.

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  Colts | Two defensive players questionable for playoff game    Fri Jan 7, 05:07 PM

Indianapolis Colts DT Daniel Muir (chest) and FS Al Afalava (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 7, and are listed as questionable for the team's Wild Card playoff game.

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  Colts | Seven players miss practice Thursday    Thu Jan 6, 04:47 PM

Indianapolis Colts RB Dominic Rhodes (hip), OG Jamey Richard (concussion), OT Ryan Diem (back), LB Clint Session (elbow), CBs Kelvin Hayden (neck) and Mike Newton (hamstring) and FS Al Afalava (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 6.

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  Colts | Two fully practice Wednesday    Wed Jan 5, 04:17 PM

Indianapolis Colts DT Daniel Muir (chest) and FS Al Afalava (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 5.

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  Colts | Week 17 Inactives    Sun Jan 2, 03:19 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have declared FS Al Afalava, LB Clint Session, DL Daniel Muir, OG Jacques McClendon, OG Jaimie Thomas, RB Javarris James, CB Kelvin Hayden, RB Mike Hart inactive for Week 17.

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  Colts | Three not expected to play Week 17    Fri Dec 31, 07:35 PM

Indianapolis Colts OG Jaimie Thomas (ankle), CB Kelvin Hayden (neck) and SS Al Afalava (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 31, according to Phillip B. Wilson, of The Indianapolis Star. They are listed as questionable for Week 17 and are not expected to play.

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  Colts | Five miss practice Thursday    Thu Dec 30, 05:00 PM

Indianapolis Colts CB Al Afalava (ankle), CB Kelvin Hayden (neck), DL Robert Mathis (rest), DL Daniel Muir (chest) and OG Jaimie Thomas (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 30.

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  Colts | Five sit out practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 29, 04:29 PM

Indianapolis Colts OT Charlie Johnson (groin), DE Dwight Freeney (rest), DT Daniel Muir (chest), CB Kelvin Hayden (neck) and SS Al Afalava (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 29.

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  Colts | Week 16 Inactives    Sun Dec 26, 03:18 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have declared FS Al Afalava, LB Clint Session, DL Daniel Muir, OG Jacques McClendon, OG Jaimie Thomas, RB Javarris James, CB Kelvin Hayden, RB Mike Hart inactive for Week 16.

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  Colts | Al Afalava out for Week 16    Fri Dec 24, 08:28 PM

Indianapolis Colts FS Al Afalava (ankle) was unable to practice Friday, Dec. 24, and he has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Oakland Raiders, reports Philip B. Wilson, of the Indianapolis Star. Afalava might be able to return in Week 17.

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  Colts | Six miss Thursday practice    Thu Dec 23, 06:41 PM

Indianapolis Colts CB Al Afalava (ankle), DE Dwight Freeney, LB Tyjuan Hagler (illness), CB Kelvin Hayden (neck), OT Charlie Johnson (groin) and DT Daniel Muir (chest) all missed practice Thursday, Dec. 23. Freeney's absence was not injury related.

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  Colts | Six miss practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 22, 07:55 PM

Indianapolis Colts CB Al Afalava (ankle), DL Dwight Freeney (rest), LB Tyjuan Hagler (illness), CB Kelvin Hayden (neck), OT Charlie Johnson (groin) and DL Daniel Muir (chest) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 22.

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  Colts | Al Afalava injured in Week 15    Tue Dec 21, 12:19 PM

Indianapolis Colts FS Al Afalava (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 15 game and did not return, according to Phil Richards, of the Indianapolis Star.

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  Colts | Al Afalava signed    Tue Nov 23, 06:31 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have signed free-agent DB Al Afalava (Bears). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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  Jets | Work out several players    Sat Oct 23, 10:13 AM

The New York Jets worked out free-agent QB Jonathan Crompton (Chargers), DE Nick Reed (Seahawks), FS Kevin Ellison (Seahawks) and SS Al Afalava (Bears) Thursday, Oct. 21, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.

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  Rams | Worked out several players Wednesday    Thu Sep 9, 01:07 PM

The St. Louis Rams worked out free-agent SS Al Afalava (Bears) and WRs Derek Hagan (Giants), WR Jason Hill (49ers), WR Paul Williams (Titans) and WR Demetrius Williams (Ravens) Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network. The team does not have plans to sign any of these players at this time.

Footballguys view: The Rams have one of the most inexperienced WR corps in the league and they're constantly on the lookout for players who can help at the position.

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  Bears | Two released    Fri Sep 3, 02:30 PM

The Chicago Bears have released FS Al Afalava and CB Cornelius Brown, a source told ESPNChicago.com's Jeff Dickerson.

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  Bears | Week 17 Inactives    Sun Jan 3, 11:54 AM

The Chicago Bears have declared FS Al Afalava, QB Brett Basanez, FS Danieal Manning, OL James Marten, WR Johnny Knox, OG Lance Louis, DL Matt Toeaina, P Richmond McGee inactive for Week 17.

Footballguys view: Devin Hester is active today; Devin Aromashodu will see snaps in rotation behind Hester and Earl Bennett.

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  Bears | Three miss practice Friday    Fri Jan 1, 05:00 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears WR Johnny Knox (ankle), FS Al Afalava (knee) and FS Danieal Manning (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1. They will not play in Week 17.

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  Bears | Afalava misses practice Thursday    Thu Dec 31, 05:43 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears FS Al Afalava (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and is questionable for Week 17.

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  Bears | Three miss practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 30, 05:26 PM

Chicago Bears FS Al Afalava (knee), FS Danieal Manning (calf) and FS Craig Steltz (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.

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  Bears | Week 16 Inactives    Mon Dec 28, 07:27 PM

The Chicago Bears have declared FS Al Afalava, WR Devin Hester, OL James Marten, WR Juaquin Iglesias, SS Kevin Payne, OG Lance Louis, DL Matt Toeaina, P Richmond McGee inactive for Week 16.

Footballguys view: With Devin Hester out again, Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, and Johnny Knox should get more targets.

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  Bears | G. Adams, Afalava questionable for Week 16    Sat Dec 26, 05:24 PM

The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears DE Gaines Adams (ankle) and FS Al Afalava (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 16.

Footballguys view: Adams was supposed to get more work with Adewale Ogunleye out for the season, but Mark Anderson will get the lion's share of the snaps if Adams can't play on Monday night. Craig Steltz or Josh Bullocks will replace Afalava in the starting lineup if he can't go.

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  Bears | Afalava, Payne miss practice Thursday    Thu Dec 24, 05:26 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears FS Al Afalava (knee) and SS Kevin Payne (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 24. Both are considered questionable for Week 16.

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  Bears | Four miss practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 23, 09:47 PM

CBSSports.com reports Chicago Bears S Al Afalava (knee), LB Lance Briggs (back), TE Desmond Clark (illness) and S Kevin Payne (ankle) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Dec. 23.

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  Bears | Will stick with Payne, Afalava at safeties    Fri Dec 11, 01:26 AM

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears defensive backs coach Jon Hoke said the team will stick with SS Kevin Payne at strong safety and FS Al Afalava at free safety.

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  Bears | Kreutz, Afalava practice Friday    Fri Nov 20, 05:49 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears C Olin Kreutz (back) and SS Al Afalava (shoulder) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They will be able to start in Week 11.

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