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  Chiefs | Kansas City works out six linebackers    Tue Dec 13, 12:22 PM

Kansas City Chiefs worked out free-agent LBs James Laurinaitis, Jasper Brinkley, Miles Burris, Jayson DiManche, Nate Irving and Nick Moody on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

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  Chiefs | Several linebackers work out for Chiefs    Mon Dec 12, 08:30 PM

Free-agent LBs Miles Burris (Raiders), James Laurinaitis (Saints), Nate Irving (Colts), Jayson DiManche (Lions), Nick Moody (Seahawks) and Jasper Brinkley (Giants) worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Dec. 12.

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  Patriots | New England works out three LBs    Wed Oct 26, 01:41 AM

The New England Patriots worked out LBs Jasper Brinkley (Giants), Randell Johnson (Bills) and Trevor Bates (Colts) Tuesday, Oct. 25.

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  Giants | Josh Johnson joins Giants    Mon Sep 5, 11:20 AM

Free-agent QB Josh Johnson (Ravens) signed an undisclosed deal Monday, Sept. 5, with the New York Giants. LB Jasper Brinkley was released.

Footballguys view: Johnson has bounced around to several teams during his time in the NFL. He will just be a scout-team arm with the Giants. Ryan Nassib is still the primary backup to Eli Manning.

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  Giants | NYG has competition at middle LB    Sat Aug 27, 09:38 AM

New York Giants LBs Jasper Brinkley and Kelvin Sheppard are in a close competition for the starting middle linebacker job, according to defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

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  Giants | Jasper Brinkley on track to start    Mon Aug 22, 07:23 PM

New York Giants LB Jasper Brinkley appears to be the leading candidate to start at middle linebacker this season because of his ability to stop the run.

Footballguys view: Brinkley is your traditional two-down thumper. He does a good job of finding the ball-carrier and Brinkley arrives at the play with natural violence.

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  Giants | Jasper Brinkley working with starters    Wed Aug 3, 05:35 PM

New York Giants LB Jasper Brinkley has received most of the snaps at middle linebacker with the first-team defense early in training camp since he had the job last season, but he is being pushed for the job by LBs Keenan Robinson, Kelvin Sheppard and B.J. Goodson.

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  Giants | Jasper Brinkley to start in middle?    Mon Jul 25, 03:24 PM

New York Giants LB Jasper Brinkley has the edge over LB Keenan Robinson for the starting middle linebacker position, in the opinion of NJ.com's Dan Duggan.

Footballguys view: Brinkley can play like a heat-seeking missile on the field. He'll scrape and flow to the play quickly, and upon arrival he strikes with a ton of violence.

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  Giants | Jasper Brinkley officially re-signs    Tue Mar 29, 05:52 PM

Updating a previous report, New York Giants LB Jasper Brinkley officially re-signed to his one-year deal Tuesday, March 29. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Brinkley didn't get much interest on the open market, so he'll return to the Giants to play a similar role to the one he played last year. He's a two-down, run-stuffer who arrives at the ball with natural violence.

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  Giants | Jasper Brinkley agrees to terms    Sat Mar 19, 11:51 AM

Free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Giants) agreed to terms with the New York Giants on a one-year deal, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Brinkley is a two-down thumper who arrives at the ball with natural violence. He'll compete as a situational run-stopper for the Giants in 2016.

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  Giants | Jasper Brinkley returning    Fri Mar 18, 08:33 PM

Free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Giants) will sign a one-year deal with the New York Giants.

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  Giants | Week 4 Inactives    Sun Oct 4, 11:32 AM

The New York Giants have declared SS Cooper Taylor, TE Daniel Fells, LB Jasper Brinkley, TE Jerome Cunningham, DL Markus Kuhn, DL Robert Ayers, WR Victor Cruz inactive for Week 4.

Footballguys view: We might not see Cruz for a while, he's droppable in all but dynasty leagues.

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  Cowboys | Cowboys to sign Jasper Brinkley    Thu Mar 12, 11:29 PM

Free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Vikings) has reached an agreement on a two-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, March 12, according to a source.

Footballguys view: Brinkley is a two-down thumper who can blow up ball-carriers. He does a good job when asked to scrape-and-flow to the play....just don't ask him to cover.

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  Vikings | Two starters named    Wed Sep 3, 12:54 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley will start at middle linebacker, and CB Robert Blanton will start at safety, according to head coach Mike Zimmer.

Footballguys view: Brinkley is a force against the run. He can scrape and flow effectively and arrives at the ball-carrier with natural violence.

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  Vikings | Jasper Brinkley expected to start    Mon Jun 16, 06:47 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley is expected to start at middle linebacker. Brinkley is healthy after dealing with a nagging groin injury last season.

Footballguys view: When healthy, Brinkley can be a two-down thumper and enforcer in the middle of the defense. He can scrape and flow quickly to the ball-carrier, and Brinkley arrives at the ball with natural violence. He struggles in coverage and it's best if he comes off the field on passing downs.

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  Vikings | Audie Cole's role uncertain    Sat May 31, 10:34 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Audie Cole started in the middle down the stretch last season, but he is not assured of a starting job heading into this season with LBs Anthony Barr, Jasper Brinkley and Chad Greenway in the mix.

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  Vikings | Jasper Brinkley sees time with starters    Sat May 31, 06:37 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley received a significant amount of snaps at middle linebacker with the first-team defense during organized team activities.

Footballguys view: Brinkley is back with the Vikings after spending last year with the Cardinals. He's a two-down thumper who can scrape-and-flow to the ball effectively. Brinkley is a liability in coverage, making him a part-time player for the Vikings.

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  Cardinals | Kevin Minter is moving up    Wed Mar 12, 11:49 PM

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday, March 12, that LB Kevin Minter 'should assume' an inside linebacker spot vacated since LB Karlos Dansby left via free agency and LB Jasper Brinkley was released.

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  Vikings | Jasper Brinkley official    Wed Mar 12, 04:09 PM

The Minnesota Vikings officially signed free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Cardinals) to an undisclosed deal Wednesday, March 12.

Footballguys view: Brinkley had a super-quiet year in 2013 and will need to step it up to have a real impact for the Vikings. They need a tough interior to avoid getting gashed by the run. Until we see the financials, it's hard to judge this deal as 'worth it' but it is probably pretty low-risk.

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  Vikings | Will add Jasper Brinkley    Sun Mar 9, 01:51 PM

The Minnesota Vikings will sign free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Cardinals) to a one-year deal.

Footballguys view: Brinkley will return to the team that he began his pro career with. He's a two-down thumper who can seek and destroy ball-carriers.

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  Bills | Meet with Jasper Brinkley     Thu Mar 6, 01:50 PM

The Buffalo Bills met with free agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Cardinals) Thursday, March 6.

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  Vikings | Visited with Jasper Brinkley    Thu Mar 6, 01:50 PM

The Minnesota Vikings visited with free agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Cardinals) earlier this week.

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  Cardinals | Jasper Brinkley cut    Fri Feb 28, 04:29 PM

The Arizona Cardinals released LB Jasper Brinkley Friday, Feb. 28.

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  Cardinals | Jasper Brinkley could start    Mon Jan 13, 03:33 PM

Arizona Cardinals LB Jasper Brinkley could start at inside linebacker next season if the team is not able to re-sign impending free-agent LB Karlos Dansby.

Footballguys view: Dansby was a surprise IDP star after beginning the season filling in for Daryl Washington while he was suspended. He has some weaknesses, but Dansby is probably a better overall linebacker than Brinkley, even at this late juncture of his career.

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  Cardinals | Eight players probable for Week 6    Fri Oct 11, 06:16 PM

Arizona Cardinals OG Daryn Colledge (shin), DE Ron Talley (wrist), DT Darnell Dockett (groin), LB John Abraham (shoulder), LB Jasper Brinkley (groin), LB Kevin Minter (hamstring), LB Daryl Washington (knee) and FS Rashad Johnson (finger) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 11, and are listed as probable for Week 6.

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  Cardinals | Six players fully practice     Thu Oct 10, 08:22 PM

Arizona Cardinals OG Daryn Colledge (shin), DT Darnell Dockett (groin), LB John Abraham (shoulder), LB Jasper Brinkley (groin), LB Daryl Washington (knee) and FS Rashad Johnson (finger) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 10.

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  Cardinals | Two injured players expected to play    Mon Oct 7, 04:40 PM

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said he believes LB Jasper Brinkley (groin) and FS Rashad Johnson (finger) will be able to play Week 6.

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  Cardinals | Week 5 Inactives    Sun Oct 6, 02:49 PM

The Arizona Cardinals have declared OT Bobby Massie, TE D.C. Jefferson, LB Jasper Brinkley, WR Kerry Taylor, FS Rashad Johnson, QB Ryan Lindley, RB Ryan Williams inactive for Week 5.

Footballguys view: The Cardinals seem to be getting less patient with Rashard Mendenhall, but it hasn't worn thin enough to activate Ryan Williams.

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  Cardinals | Four players listed as questionable    Fri Oct 4, 06:04 PM

Arizona Cardinals OG Daryn Colledge (shin), DT Darnell Dockett (groin), LB Jasper Brinkley (groin) and LB Kevin Minter (hamstring) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 4, and are listed as questionable for Week 5.

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  Cardinals | Five players limited    Thu Oct 3, 06:35 PM

Arizona Cardinals OG Daryn Colledge (leg), DE Ron Talley (wrist), DT Darnell Dockett (groin), LB Jasper Brinkley (groin) and LB Kevin Minter (hamstring) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 3.

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  Cardinals | Three do not practice    Wed Oct 2, 09:18 PM

Arizona Cardinals LB Jasper Brinkley (groin), OG Daryn Colledge (leg) and FS Rashad Johnson (finger) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 2.

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  Cardinals | Injury updates    Tue Oct 1, 12:49 PM

Arizona Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett (groin), LB Jasper Brinkley (groin), OG Daryn Colledge (leg) and LB Vic So'oto (concussion) suffered injuries in Week 4, but head coach Bruce Arians said none of them were major injuries. LB Kevin Minter (hamstring) DT Dan Williams (personal) are expected to return to practice this week.

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  Cardinals | Jasper Brinkley hurt    Sun Sep 29, 03:48 PM

Arizona Cardinals LB Jasper Brinkley (groin) left the Week 4 game with a groin injury and will not return.

Footballguys view: The Cardinals were already down three starting linebackers. The run defense did a whale of a job holding Doug Martin to about 1.5 yards per carry today. They will try to slow down a suddenly exciting Panthers offense next week.

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  Cardinals | Plenty of depth at LB    Tue Jun 18, 10:21 PM

Arizona Cardinals LB Lorenzo Alexander is expected to get his chance to start at right outside linebacker, as he tries to unseat LB O'Brien Schofield. LB Jasper Brinkley is viewed as the starting strong inside linebacker, but he'll be challenged by LB Kevin Minter. LB Karlos Dansby is penciled in as a starter for now, but LB Daryl Washington is suspended for the first four games, and it is uncertain where he'll fit in. LB Sam Acho is likely to start at left outside linebacker, but he likely needs to increase his production to remain as the starter.

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  Cardinals | Jasper Brinkley signed    Thu Mar 14, 08:48 PM

The Arizona Cardinals have signed free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Vikings) to a two-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Brinkley is a big Linebacker who can scrape and flow to the football. He and newly signed Lorenzo Alexander will compete for the starting job next to Daryl Washington.

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  Giants | Jasper Brinkley visits    Wed Mar 13, 09:15 PM

Free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Vikings) visited with the New York Giants Wednesday, March 13.

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  Cardinals | Visit with Jasper Brinkley    Wed Mar 13, 08:17 PM

Free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Vikings) visited with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, March 13.

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  Vikings | Jasper Brinkley could return    Thu Jan 31, 12:53 AM

Impending free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley might be brought back at the right price, but he is unlikely to be counted upon as a three-down solution. He played 857 of 1,192 gradable snaps (77.5 percent), and the highlight of his season might have been forcing fumbles by Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte, Houston Texans RB Arian Foster and Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson. However, he struggled against zone-read attacks, and he played in the base defense only for the first two weeks. He reportedly looked lost in the open field.

Footballguys view: Brinkley has little range to defend the pass, which is becoming more and more important in today's NFL. He's probably only a stop-gap solution if the Vikings bring him back.

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  Vikings | Interested in bringing back three LBs    Sat Jan 19, 01:37 PM

The Minnesota Vikings have indicated that they are interested in re-signing impending free-agent LB Erin Henderson, Jasper Brinkley and Marvin Mitchell this offseason. The team is also expected to look at other available linebackers during free agency.

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  Vikings | Two LBs could return     Sat Jan 12, 02:17 PM

The Minnesota Vikings may consider re-signing impending free-agent LBs Jasper Brinkley and Erin Henderson this offseason but could also look for upgrades at linebacker.

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  Vikings | Eight players probable for Week 15     Fri Dec 14, 05:10 PM

Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson (ankle), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DE Jared Allen (shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (shin), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion), S Robert Blanton (neck) and P Chris Kluwe (groin, knee) are listed as probable for Week 15. Jefferson was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other players fully participated in practice.

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  Vikings | Four limited    Thu Dec 13, 06:18 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), OG Charlie Johnson (ankle) and OT Phil Loadholt (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.

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  Vikings | Four limited    Wed Dec 12, 05:33 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB Chris Cook (arm), OG Charlie Johnson (ankle) and OT Phil Loadholt (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.

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  Vikings | Seven players listed as probable     Fri Dec 7, 02:03 PM

Minnesota Vikings C John Sullivan (knee, ribs), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DE Jared Allen (back, shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (shin), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and P Chris Kluwe (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 7, and are listed as probable for Week 14.

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  Vikings | Four limited    Thu Dec 6, 06:33 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), C John Sullivan (ribs, knee) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.

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  Vikings | Five players limited during practice     Wed Dec 5, 04:26 PM

Minnesota Vikings C John Sullivan (ribs, knee), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and P Chris Kluwe (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.

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  Vikings | Eight players listed as probable     Fri Nov 30, 02:24 PM

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (concussion, shoulder), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DE Jared Allen (back, shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (foot), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB Antoine Winfield (knee), FS Harrison Smith (concussion) and P Chris Kluwe (knee) are listed as probable for Week 13. Loadholt and Winfield were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 30, while the others fully participated.

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  Vikings | Four limited    Thu Nov 29, 05:08 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), S Harrison Smith (concussion) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 29.

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  Vikings | Four limited    Wed Nov 28, 04:44 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), S Harrison Smith (concussion) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.

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  Vikings | Two hurt in Week 12    Mon Nov 26, 01:47 PM

Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder) suffered a sprained acromioclavicular joint in the team's Week 12 game. OT Phil Loadholt (knee) had knee inflammation.

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