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Cardinals | Friday injury report Fri Nov 28, 05:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals DT Ed Stinson (toe) and LB Kenny Demens (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and have been ruled out for Week 13. LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee) and LB Marcus Benard (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are listed as probable.
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Cardinals | Thursday practice report Thu Nov 27, 04:13 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Kenny Demens (hamstring) and DE Ed Stinson (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 27. LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee) was limited during practice, while LB Marcus Benard (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Cardinals | Wednesday practice report Wed Nov 26, 08:49 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Kenny Demens (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26, while LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee), LB Marcus Benard (shoulder) and DE Ed Stinson (toe) were limited during practice.
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Cardinals | Friday injury report Fri Nov 7, 04:09 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and has been ruled out for Week 10. DE Ed Stinson (groin) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable, while LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee), LB Marcus Benard (illness), LB Larry Foote (knee) and OT Bobby Massie (ankle, knee) fully participated in practice and are listed as probable.
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Cardinals | Thursday practice report Thu Nov 6, 05:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 6. LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee), LB Marcus Benard (illness) and OT Bobby Massie (ankle, knee) were limited, while LB Larry Foote (back) practiced in full.
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Cardinals | Wednesday's practice report Wed Nov 5, 07:24 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee), LB Marcus Benard (illness), OT Bobby Massie (ankle, knee) and RB Stepfan Taylor (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 5. LB Larry Foote (knee) was able to participate in full.
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Cardinals | Marcus Benard re-signs Tue Oct 7, 04:13 PM
The Arizona Cardinals re-signed LB Marcus Benard to the active roster Tuesday, Oct. 7.
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Cardinals | Make several roster moves Tue Sep 16, 05:30 PM
The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent LB Victor Butler (Saints) and released LB Marcus Benard and P Drew Butler Tuesday, Sept. 16.
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Cardinals | Week 2 Inactives Sun Sep 14, 11:33 AM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared LB Alex Okafor, QB Carson Palmer, TE Darren Fells, P Dave Zastudil, DL Frostee Rucker, LB Glenn Carson, LB Marcus Benard inactive for Week 2.
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Cardinals | Marcus Benard re-signs Wed Sep 10, 02:34 PM
The Arizona Cardinals re-signed LB Marcus Benard to an undisclosed deal Wednesday, Sept. 10. He'll take the roster spot of LB John Abraham (concussion), for whom the team received a temporary roster exemption.
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Cardinals | Two veterans cut loose Fri Aug 29, 11:25 PM
The Arizona Cardinals released LB Marcus Benard and DT Isaac Sopoaga Friday, Aug. 29, according to a source.
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Cardinals | Marcus Benard re-signed Wed Mar 12, 09:51 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed LB Marcus Benard (Cardinals) to a one-year contract. The deal's financial teams were not disclosed.
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Arizona Cardinals LB Marcus Benard has been fined $15,750 for a roughing the passer penalty he received in the team's Week 15 game.
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Cardinals | Friday injury report for Week 14 Fri Dec 6, 06:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Rob Housler (ankle, hip) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 14. TE Jim Dray (back), LB Marcus Benard (shoulder), LB Kevin Minter (shoulder), FS Rashad Johnson (ribs) and P Dave Zastudil (ankle) fully participated in practice and are listed as probable.
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Cardinals | Thursday practice report for Week 14 Thu Dec 5, 04:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Marcus Benard (shoulder), S Rashad Johnson (ribs) and LB Kevin Minter (shoulder) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 5. TE Jim Dray (back), TE Rob Housler (ankle) and P Dave Zastudil (ankle) practiced in full.
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Cardinals | Wednesday practice report for Week 14 Wed Dec 4, 06:30 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Marcus Benard (shoulder), TE Jim Dray (back), TE Rob Housler (ankle), S Rashad Johnson (ribs), LB Kevin Minter (shoulder) and P Dave Zastudil (ankle) all were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec 4.
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Cardinals | Vic So'oto to IR Wed Oct 2, 02:50 PM
The Arizona Cardinals placed LB Vic So'oto (chest) on the season-ending Injured Reserve Wednesday, Oct. 2, and signed free-agent LB Marcus Benard (Patriots) in a corresponding move.
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Patriots | Cut Marcus Benard Fri Aug 30, 01:47 PM
The New England Patriots cut DL Marcus Benard Friday, Aug. 30.
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Patriots | Competition fierce for backup DE spots Fri Aug 9, 02:51 PM
The New England Patriots have a fierce battle for the backup defensive end spots in training camp and the preseason. DEs Chandler Jones and Rob Ninkovich are the starters, with DEs Marcus Benard, Jake Bequette, Michael Buchanan and Justin Francis all angling for backup roles.
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Patriots | Marcus Benard may be longshot to make roster Sat Jul 6, 09:37 PM
New England Patriots DE Marcus Benard likely will face an uphill battle to make the final roster because the team has spent several draft picks on defensive ends over the past few seasons. He likely will compete with DE Jermaine Cunningham for a spot in the defensive end rotation.
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Patriots | Two signed to futures contract Fri Jan 4, 06:34 PM
The New England Patriots have signed QB Mike Kafka and DE Marcus Benard to futures contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Kafka was with the Eagles earlier this year but was among the final cuts out of training camp, losing his job as the third-string QB to Trent Edwards. |
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Raiders | Several brought in for workouts Wed Oct 24, 09:18 PM
The Oakland Raiders worked out free-agent DE Marcus Benard (Browns), OG Jason Foster (Colts), OT A.J. Greene (Bears) and LB Tim Fugger (Colts) Wednesday, Oct. 24.
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Cardinals | Marvin Benard works out Wed Oct 17, 10:49 PM
The Arizona Cardinals worked out free-agent DE Marcus Benard (Browns) Wednesday, Oct. 17.
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Browns | Marcus Benard waived Tue Oct 9, 09:11 PM
The Cleveland Browns waived DL Marcus Benard (elbow) from Injured Reserve Tuesday, Oct. 9, with an injury settlement.
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Browns | Make roster moves Mon Aug 27, 05:06 PM
The Cleveland Browns waived injured DL Marcus Benard, DL Auston English and DB Antuawn Reed Monday, Aug. 27.
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Browns | Marcus Benard injury update Sun Aug 26, 12:18 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said DE Marcus Benard (elbow) suffered a dislocated elbow in the team's third preseason game but it has been fixed. Shurmur is not sure when Benard will be to return from the injury.
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Browns | Marcus Benard leaves game Fri Aug 24, 10:04 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Marcus Benard (elbow) suffered an elbow injury in the third preseason game Friday, Aug. 24, and did not return.
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Browns | Several miss practice Sun Aug 12, 09:21 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Marcus Benard (undisclosed), WR Travis Benjamin (soreness), LB Scott Fujita (soreness), LB D'Qwell Jackson (shoulder), CB Dimitri Patterson (ankle), DL Scott Paxson (knee), DE Frostee Rucker (undisclosed), FB Eddie Williams (undisclosed) and SS Usama Young (hamstring) did not practice Sunday, Aug. 12, due to injury.
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Browns | Marcus Benard gets first-team reps Wed Aug 1, 11:39 PM
Cleveland Browns DL Marcus Benard was working with the first-team defense Wednesday, Aug. 1, with DL Frostee Rucker (undisclosed) sitting out with an injury.
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Browns | Marcus Benard expected to take part in offseason workouts Sun Mar 25, 03:54 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Marcus Benard (hand) is recovering from the broken hand and other injuries he suffered in a motorcycle accident and should be able to participate in the offseason workouts.
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Browns | Will try to re-sign Marcus Benard Sat Feb 25, 01:34 PM
The Cleveland Browns will attempt to re-sign restricted free-agent LB Marcus Benard even if they do not tender him a contract.
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Browns | Marcus Benard not expected to receive tender Sat Feb 25, 11:19 AM
The Cleveland Browns are not expected to tender an offer to restricted free-agent LB Marcus Benard.
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Browns | Full recovery expected for Marcus Benard Mon Feb 20, 01:40 AM
Cleveland Browns DL Marcus Benard (hand) continues to rehabilitate his broken hand and expected to make a full recovery, according to general manager Tom Heckert. Benard was injured last October in a motorcycle accident. Benard is scheduled to become a restricted free agent in March.
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Browns | Marcus Benard pleads not guilty Tue Oct 18, 11:15 PM
Cleveland Browns DL Marcus Benard (hand) has pleaded not guilty to driving under a suspended license and reckless operation. Benard's attorney faxed the pleas to court Tuesday, Oct. 18. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Nov. 21.
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Bengals | Marcus Benard pleads not guilty Tue Oct 18, 12:31 PM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Marcus Benard pleaded not guilty to two traffic charges after his motorcycle accident last week. He did not appear in court Tuesday, Oct. 18. Benard was charged with reckless operation and riving with a suspended license.
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Browns | Will pay Marcus Benard despite accident Thu Oct 13, 03:24 PM
The Cleveland Browns will pay DE Marcus Benard (hand) the rest of his salary this season even though he suffered a broken hand during a motorcycle accident. The Browns were not obligated to pay Benard the rest of his salary because the injury was not football related.
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Browns | Marcus Benard placed on NFI list Wed Oct 12, 01:49 PM
The Cleveland Browns have placed DE Marcus Benard (hand) on the Reserve Non-Football Injury list.
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Browns | Marcus Benard to miss rest of season Wed Oct 12, 12:02 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said DE Marcus Benard (hand) will miss the rest of the season because of his broken hand. Benard is still in the hospital after his motorcycle accident.
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Browns | Marcus Benard charged in motorcycle crash Tue Oct 11, 01:14 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Marcus Benard is being charged with driving under suspension and reckless operation after he crashed his motorcycle into a guardrail Monday, Oct. 10, after practice. He is due in court Oct. 18.
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Browns | Marcus Benard suffers broken hand Mon Oct 10, 09:07 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns DL Marcus Benard (hand) suffered a broken hand in a motorcycle accident Monday, Oct. 10, not a broken arm as previously reported, according to the team.
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Browns | Marcus Benard injury update Mon Oct 10, 05:22 PM
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns DE Marcus Benard (arm) suffered a broken arm during a motorcycle crash Monday, Oct. 10.
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Browns | Marcus Benard will make full recovery Mon Oct 10, 05:05 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns DE Marcus Benard's (undisclosed) agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said Benard did not suffer any life-threatening injuries in his motorcycle accident and will make a full recovery.
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Browns | Marcus Benard injured in accident Mon Oct 10, 04:32 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Marcus Benard (undisclosed) was injured in a motorcycle accident in Cleveland and was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center where he is being evaluated. Trainer Joe Sheenan said he spoke with Benard after the accident and went to the hospital. The medical center has not released Benard's medical condition at this point.
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Browns | Three players probable for Week 3 Fri Sep 23, 06:00 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Carlton Mitchell (finger), DE Marcus Benard (undisclosed) and DT Scott Paxson (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 23. They are listed as probable for Week 3 and are expected to play.
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Browns | Three miss practice Thu Sep 22, 07:15 PM
Cleveland Browns LBs Titus Brown (ankle) and Marcus Benard (undisclosed) and CB Eric Hagg (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 22.
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Browns | Marcus Benard, Jayme Mitchell record sacks Sun Aug 14, 12:05 AM
Cleveland Browns LB Marcus Benard and DL Jayme Mitchell each recorded sacks in the preseason opener Saturday, Aug. 13, against the Green Bay Packers.
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Browns | Want Marcus Benard to drop weight Mon Aug 8, 11:10 PM
The Cleveland Browns coaching staff was surprising to see LB Marcus Benard report to camp 25 pounds heavier than his 2010 playing weight of 256. Head coach Pat Shurmur said after practice Monday, Aug. 8, that Benard needs to get in better condition. Benard said he added the weight when he learned the club intended to move him from outside linebacker to end in the new 4-3 defense. It appears this was a lack of communication due to the lockout.
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Browns | Two LBs may be used as DEs in new defense Mon Jan 31, 02:06 PM
Cleveland Browns LBs Matt Roth and Marcus Benard may be used as defensive ends in the team's new 4-3 defensive alignment, reports Terry Pluto, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Browns | Five probable for Week 17 Fri Dec 31, 04:29 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (shoulder), DL Brian Schaefering (shoulder), LBs Eric Alexander (groin) and Marcus Benard (shoulder) and CB Sheldon Brown (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 31, reports Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette. They are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play.
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Browns | Eight limited Thursday Thu Dec 30, 04:47 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Eric Alexander (groin), LB Marcus Benard (shoulder), CB Sheldon Brown (shoulder), DL Shaun Rogers (ankle, hip), TE Robert Royal (shoulder), DL Brian Schaefering (shoulder), OG John St. Clair (ankle) and TE Benjamin Watson (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 30, according to ClevelandBrowns.com.
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