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Redskins | Kentwan Balmer cut Fri May 30, 08:51 PM
The Washington Redskins have released DT Kentwan Balmer.
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Redskins | Kentwan Balmer still not present Thu Aug 2, 01:35 PM
Washington Redskins DL Kentwan Balmer was absent for his second straight practice Thursday, Aug. 2. Head coach Mike Shanahan said has said he does not know where Balmer is or why he left training camp.
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Redskins | Kentwan Balmer has unexcused absence Wed Aug 1, 11:49 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday, Aug. 1, that the absence of DL Kentwan Balmer from practice was unexcused.
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Redskins | Week 17 Inactives Sun Jan 1, 11:50 AM
The Washington Redskins have declared WR Aldrick Robinson, WR David Anderson, DL Doug Worthington, OT Jammal Brown, DL Kentwan Balmer, TE Richard Quinn, LB Rocky McIntosh inactive for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Roy Helu is active, but the split between he and Evan Royster as far as work in the backfield goes is unknown. |
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Redskins | Week 15 Inactives Sun Dec 18, 11:43 AM
The Washington Redskins have declared WR David Anderson, DL Kentwan Balmer, FS LaRon Landry, LB Markus White, FB Mike Sellers, RB Ryan Torain, DL Stephen Bowen inactive for Week 15.
| Footballguys view: Run blocking TE Richard Quinn is active over slot WR David Anderson, which signals a commitment to the run today. Roy Helu owners should be happy about this development, although it takes some of the shine off of Rex Grossman as a sleeper QB play. |
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Redskins | Week 14 Inactives Sun Dec 11, 11:44 AM
The Washington Redskins have declared DL Chris Baker, C Erik Cook, DL Kentwan Balmer, FS LaRon Landry, LB Markus White, RB Ryan Torain, WR Terrence Austin inactive for Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Torain is a healthy scratch, meaning his time with the Redskins is probably coming to a close this year. |
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Redskins | Week 12 Inactives Sun Nov 27, 02:46 PM
The Washington Redskins have declared WR David Anderson, CB Domonique Johnson, DL Kentwan Balmer, LB Markus White, WR Niles Paul, OT Tyler Polumbus, OT Willie Smith inactive for Week 12.
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Redskins | Two signed, three cut Tue Nov 8, 10:46 PM
The Washington Redskins signed free-agent DL Kentwan Balmer (Panthers) and CB Domonique Johnson (Vikings) Tuesday, Nov. 8. The team also waived TE Dominique Byrd, DL Darrion Scott and CB Brandyn Thompson. RB Tristan Davis was also cut from the practice squad.
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Redskins | Kentwan Balmer works out Thu Oct 6, 10:44 AM
The Washington Redskins worked out free-agent DL Kentwan Balmer (Panthers), according to a league source.
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Bengals | Kentwan Balmer works out Wed Oct 5, 10:42 AM
The Cincinnati Bengals worked out free-agent DL Kentwan Balmer (Panthers), according to a league source.
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Panthers | Kentwan Balmer waived Thu Sep 1, 07:26 PM
The Carolina Panthers have waived DT Kentwan Balmer.
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Panthers | Kentwan Balmer claimed off waivers Thu Aug 25, 09:01 PM
The Carolina Panthers have claimed free-agent DL Kentwan Balmer (Seahawks) off waivers. In a corresponding move, the team placed CB Cletis Gordon (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season.
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Seahawks | Kentwan Balmer released Wed Aug 24, 05:42 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have released DL Kentwan Balmer.
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Seahawks | Three dealing with injuries Tue Aug 9, 11:36 PM
Seattle Seahawks DL Kentwan Balmer (stinger), WR Kris Durham (hamstring) and OL Ryan Sims (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 9. Balmer and Durham will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 11, against the San Diego Chargers, although Sims has an outside chance of seeing the field.
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Seahawks | Red Bryant, Ben Hamilton to IR Tue Nov 2, 11:39 PM
The Seattle Seahawks placed DL Red Bryant (knee) and OG Ben Hamilton (concussion) on the Injured Reserve list Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Associated Press. DL Kentwan Balmer is expected to take Bryant's place beginning in Week 9. OG Chester Pitts will likely take Hamilton's spot.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks offensive line is already showing signs of wear and ineffectiveness, and the loss of a starting guard won't help matters for Matt Hasselbeck and Marshawn Lynch. Bryant had broken out as an oversized end, and his spot will be taken by former 49er first pick and castoff Kentwan Balmer. |
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Seahawks | Several not expected to play Saturday Sat Aug 28, 04:43 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Russell Okung (ankle), OL Chester Pitts (knee), OT Ray Willis (knee), OG Ben Hamilton (knee), LB David Hawthorne (hip), LB LeRoy Hill (knee), CB Josh Pinkard (knee), DE Nick Reed (knee) and DL Kentwan Balmer (knee) are not expected to play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, reports Eric Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune.
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Seahawks | Six miss Wednesday practice Thu Aug 26, 06:21 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB LeRoy Hill (knee), LB David Hawthorne (undisclosed), DT Kentwan Balmer (ankle), DE Nick Reed (knee), OL Ray Willis (knee) and CB Josh Pinkard (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Aug. 28, reports Eric D. Williams, of The News Tribune.
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Seahawks | Two to undergo MRIs Sun Aug 22, 03:53 AM
Seattle Seahawks DE Kentwan Balmer (ankle, knee) and CB Kelly Jennings (elbow) were injured Saturday, Aug. 21, reports Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times. Both will undergo an MRI.
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Seahawks | Kentwan Balmer injured Sun Aug 22, 12:50 AM
Seattle Seahawks DE Kentwan Balmer (ankle) suffered an ankle injury Saturday, Aug. 21, and will not return to the game, reports Seahawks.com.
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Seahawks | Kentwan Balmer to see time at DE, DT Tue Aug 17, 02:45 PM
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said DL Kentwan Balmer will see time at both defensive end and defensive tackle, reports Eric Williams, of The Tacoma News Tribune.
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Seahawks | Kentwan Balmer trade update Mon Aug 16, 01:13 PM
Updating a previous report, the Seattle Seahawks will trade a sixth-round draft choice to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for DL Kentwan Balmer, a source told CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco.
| Footballguys view: Balmer was unhappy with the 49ers and the team decided to get rid of him instead of giving him a new contract. |
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49ers | Kentwan Balmer trade update Mon Aug 16, 01:10 PM
Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers will receive a sixth-round draft choice from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for DL Kentwan Balmer, a source told CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco.
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49ers | Kentwan Balmer on the trading block? Mon Aug 16, 10:09 AM
The San Francisco 49ers are shopping DL Kentwan Balmer, according to Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network. Balmer seems unlikely to make the final roster even if he returns to the team.
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49ers | Want Kentwan Balmer to return money Fri Aug 13, 01:45 PM
The San Francisco 49ers are taking steps to reclaim nearly $1 million from DL Kentwan Balmer's signing bonus, according to NFL.com.
| Footballguys view: Balmer has not returned to practice with the team this week after getting a couple of days off to deal with undisclosed personal matters. |
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49ers | Kentwan Balmer absent again Thursday Thu Aug 12, 02:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer missed his fourth consecutive day of practice Thursday, Aug. 12, with an unexcused absence, reports The Associated Press. The team met with Balmer Wednesday, Aug. 11. Balmer missed Monday and Tuesday workouts with an excused absence to deal with a 'personal issue.' He was expected to return Wednesday.
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49ers | No meeting scheduled with Kentwan Balmer Wed Aug 11, 11:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Kentwan Balmer does not have a meeting scheduled with head coach Mike Singletary, reports CBSSports.com, citing a team spokesman. Balmer told the San Jose Mercury News that he planned to reach out to Singletary Wednesday, Aug. 11.
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49ers | Kentwan Balmer says he will return to team Wed Aug 11, 06:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer said he will return to the team once he is able to take care of a personal matter, reports Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News.
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49ers | Kentwan Balmer not with team Wed Aug 11, 01:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers DT Kentwan Balmer is not with the team practicing and the team said Balmer is no longer excused from practice, According to the Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows. The 49ers have informed Balmer that his absences are no longer excused.
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49ers | Kentwan Balmer misses practice Monday Mon Aug 9, 09:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Kentwan Balmer missed the team's practice Monday, Aug. 9, for personal reasons, reports CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco, citing head coach Mike Singletary. Singletary said, "He and I have to talk and we have to figure some things out. He'll be back.'
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49ers | Make-or-break season for Kentwan Balmer Mon Jul 12, 10:45 AM
The 2010 season will represent a make-or-break campaign for San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer, according to Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com, as his job may be on the line.
| Footballguys view: Balmer has been a huge disappointment since entering the league in 2008. His pro career has been marred by injuries and inconsistency. |
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49ers | Kentwan Balmer should be fully ready for camp Mon Jun 21, 03:54 PM
San Francisco 49ers DT Kentwan Balmer (shoulder) should be able to participate fully in practices when training camp starts, according to Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com.
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49ers | Two limited Tuesday Tue Jun 15, 10:23 PM
San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer (shoulder) and CB William James were limited to position drills Tuesday, June 15, reports Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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49ers | Kentwan Balmer might not be ready for OTAs Sun Jun 6, 09:45 PM
San Francisco 49ers DT Kentwan Balmer (shoulder) might not be healthy enough to participate in the team's upcoming OTAs, reports Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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49ers | Kentwan Balmer could be backup at NT Fri May 7, 04:02 PM
Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports the San Francisco 49ers may look to DT Kentwan Balmer as a possible backup at nose tackle this season.
| Footballguys view: Obviously, the former first-round pick isn't developing into the player the 49ers counted on when they took him in 2008. |
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49ers | Hope Balmer will be cleared for June Wed Feb 17, 12:29 AM
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer (shoulder) will not be able to do much during the offseason as he is in the middle of a six-month rehabilitation from shoulder surgery. The team hopes he will be cleared to resume on-field work in June.
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49ers | Balmer placed on IR Wed Dec 9, 08:51 PM
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer (shoulder) has been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season. He underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday, Dec. 9, to repair a torn labrum. He will probably not take part in much, if any, of the team's offseason program.
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49ers | Week 13 Inactives Sun Dec 6, 03:28 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared C Cody Wallace, LB Diyral Briggs, WR Isaac Bruce, OT Joe Staley, DL Kentwan Balmer, CB Marcus Hudson, CB Nate Clements, QB Nate Davis inactive for Week 13.
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49ers | Balmer misses practice Friday Fri Dec 4, 06:12 PM
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DT Kentwan Balmer (shoulder) missed the team's practice Friday, Dec. 4. He is listed as doubtful for Week 13 and probably will not play.
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49ers | Balmer misses practice Thursday Thu Dec 3, 09:30 PM
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DT Kentwan Balmer (shoulder) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 3, and his availability for Week 13 is uncertain.
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49ers | Four players miss practice Wednesday Wed Dec 2, 06:47 PM
49ers.com reports San Francisco 49ers OT Joe Staley (knee), DT Kentwan Balmer (shoulder), LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) and SS Michael Lewis (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2.
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49ers | Balmer injured Week 12 Sun Nov 29, 11:38 PM
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DE Kentwan Balmer (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder sprain Week 12.
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49ers | Balmer ready to practice Wed Aug 5, 12:16 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer (knee) is in pads and ready to practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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49ers | Balmer suffers injury Tuesday Tue Aug 4, 03:15 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer (knee) suffered a left knee sprain during morning practice Tuesday, Aug. 4. The severity of the injury is not known.
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49ers | Balmer expected to start by midseason Sun Jun 28, 11:24 PM
Matt Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports that 49ers 2008 first round pick DL Kentwan Balmer is expected to start by midseason. He has been working out with starting RDE Justin Smith.
| Footballguys view: Balmer could be an interesting player to watch in DT required leagues. Barrows says that at least one coach believes Balmer's best eventual position is nose tackle. In the same piece, Barrows mentions that defensive line coach Greg Manusky moved current starting NT Aubrayo Franklin around late in the season with good results. Balmer could eventually be classified as a DT in most leagues, but still get plenty of snaps at DE, increasing his IDP value. |
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49ers | Balmer, Briggs miss practice Monday Mon Jun 15, 04:34 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer (illness) and LB Diyral Briggs (illness) did not participate in practice Monday, June 15.
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49ers | Balmer, J. Hill miss practice Tuesday Tue May 19, 07:45 PM
John Crumpacker, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer (knee) and WR Jason Hill (ankle) did not participate in practice Tuesday, May 19.
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49ers | Balmer, Sopoaga to see time at NT Sat May 2, 05:37 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer and DL Isaac Sopoaga will see time at nose tackle this season.
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