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  Falcons | Week 15 Inactives    Sun Dec 15, 11:32 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared RB Antone Smith, TE Chase Coffman, LB Omar Gaither, OT Sean Locklear, OL Terren Jones, FS Thomas DeCoud, DL Travian Robertson inactive for Week 15.

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  Falcons | Week 13 Inactives    Sun Dec 1, 02:36 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared OG Harland Gunn, RB Josh Vaughan, FS Kemal Ishmael, LB Omar Gaither, OT Sean Locklear, OL Terren Jones, DL Travian Robertson inactive for Week 13.

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  Falcons | Week 12 Inactives    Thu Nov 21, 07:09 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared WR Brian Robiskie, OG Harland Gunn, RB Josh Vaughan, FS Kemal Ishmael, DL Malliciah Goodman, LB Omar Gaither, OT Sean Locklear inactive for Week 12.

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  Falcons | Week 11 Inactives    Sun Nov 17, 11:39 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared WR Brian Robiskie, OG Harland Gunn, RB Jason Snelling, FS Kemal Ishmael, DL Malliciah Goodman, LB Omar Gaither, OT Sean Locklear inactive for Week 11.

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  Falcons | Depth chart notes    Fri Sep 20, 12:58 PM

Atlanta Falcons FB Patrick DiMarco has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster, where he assumes the role as the No. 1 fullback over RB Jason Snelling. LB Joplu Bartu and DE Jonathan Massaquoi will fill in for LB Sean Weatherspoon (foot) and DE Kroy Biermann (Achilles'), respectively. LB Jamar Chaney is the No. 2 strongside linebacker behind LB Stephen Nicholas, and LB Omar Gaither is the backup at weakside linebacker behind Bartu. LB Paul Worrilow is the backup to LB Akeem Dent at middle linebacker.

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  Falcons | Sign two    Tue Sep 17, 03:57 PM

The Atlanta Falcons signed LBs Jamar Chaney (Eagles) and Omar Gaither (Eagles) Thursday, Sept. 17. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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  Raiders | Make roster moves to get to 53-man roster    Sat Aug 31, 08:56 PM

The Oakland Raiders have released DE Andre Carter, LB Omar Gaither, CB Joselio Hanson, OT Tony Hills, S Reggie Smith, DE Ryan Baker, DE David Bass, LB Billy Boyko, CB Chance Casey-Thomas, OG Jason Foster, TE Richard Gordon, WR Greg Jenkins, S Shelton Johnson, TE Brian Leonhardt, OG Lamar Mady, PK Justin Medlock, DT Kurt Taufa'asau, LB Chase Thomas, WR Conner Vernon and RB Deonte Williams. The team also waived injured OT Willie Smith (undisclosed).

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  Raiders | Omar Gaither re-signed    Mon Jul 29, 04:50 PM

The Oakland Raiders have re-signed free-agent LB Omar Gaither. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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  Raiders | Have two internal options for MLB    Wed Mar 6, 08:49 PM

With the Oakland Raiders poised to cut LB Rolando McClain within the next week, the team might use LB Omar Gaither at middle linebacker, or they could slide LB Miles Burris over from outside to the middle. It is also possible the team signs a free agent replacement or selects a middle linebacker in the upcoming NFL Draft.

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  Raiders | Omar Gaither signed     Wed Nov 14, 01:50 PM

The Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent LB Omar Gaither (Texans). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, the team placed LB Travis Goethel (knee) on Injured Reserve.

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  Texans | Four released    Tue Aug 28, 01:13 AM

he Houston Texans released OG Thomas Austin, LB Omar Gaither, P Brett Hartmann and OT Nick Mondek Monday, Aug. 27.

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  Texans | Omar Gaither signed    Thu Aug 9, 03:41 PM

The Houston Texans have signed free-agent LB Omar Gaither (Panthers). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, the team placed LB Keyaron Fox (knee) on Injured Reserve.

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  Dolphins | Worked out two LBs    Mon Apr 23, 06:17 PM

The Miami Dolphins worked out free-agent LBs Ernie Sims (Colts) and Omar Gaither (Panthers) Monday, April 23.

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  Panthers | Week 17 Inactives    Sun Jan 1, 12:11 PM

The Carolina Panthers have declared PK Adi Kunalic, DL Andre Neblett, DL Charles Johnson, OG Jeff Byers, QB Jimmy Clausen, FS Jordan Pugh, LB Omar Gaither inactive for Week 17.

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  Panthers | Week 16 Inactives    Sat Dec 24, 12:01 PM

The Carolina Panthers have declared PK Adi Kunalic, FS Charles Godfrey, LB Eric Norwood, OG Jeff Byers, QB Jimmy Clausen, LB Omar Gaither, WR Seyi Ajirotutu inactive for Week 16.

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  Panthers | Week 13 Inactives    Sun Dec 4, 11:56 AM

The Carolina Panthers have declared CB Brandon Hogan, OG Bryant Browning, WR Darvin Adams, LB Jason Phillips, QB Jimmy Clausen, WR Kealoha Pilares, LB Omar Gaither inactive for Week 13.

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  Panthers | Two listed as questionable    Fri Dec 2, 01:56 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Kealoha Pilares (quadriceps) and LB Omar Gaither (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 13. Pilares did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 2, while Gaither fully participated in practice.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither limited    Thu Dec 1, 02:06 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 1.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither limited    Wed Nov 30, 02:12 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.

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  Panthers | Week 12 Inactives    Sun Nov 27, 11:53 AM

The Carolina Panthers have declared CB Brandon Hogan, WR Darvin Adams, DL Frank Kearse, LB Jason Phillips, QB Jimmy Clausen, OL Lee Ziemba inactive for Week 12.

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  Panthers | Two LBs do not travel    Sat Nov 26, 05:08 PM

Carolina Panthers LBs Omar Gaither (knee) and Jason Phillips (calf) did not travel with the team for their Week 12 game and will not play.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither doubtful for Week 12    Fri Nov 25, 01:50 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 25, and is listed as doubtful for Week 12.

Footballguys view: The Panthers barely had any linebackers to spare. Donald Brown is a nice flex play against the depleted Panthers run defense.

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  Panthers | Two miss practice    Thu Nov 24, 02:08 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Legedu Naanee (ankle) and LB Omar Gaither (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 24.

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  Panthers | Three players miss practice    Wed Nov 23, 02:29 PM

Carolina Panthers DE Charles Johnson (shoulder) and LBs James Anderson (ankle) and Omar Gaither (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither has setback    Mon Nov 21, 02:15 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) has suffered a setback from his knee injury after missing two games with a sprained medial collateral ligament in October.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither to start in Week 8    Sat Oct 29, 10:14 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) is expected to start in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings. 'Omar will start in our base package, and we are going to stick with LB Thomas Williams starting in our sub package,' head coach Ron Rivera said.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither probable    Fri Oct 28, 02:00 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 8.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither practices    Thu Oct 27, 03:29 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 27.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither limited    Wed Oct 26, 04:05 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 26.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither could return this week    Mon Oct 24, 01:14 PM

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said LB Omar Gaither (knee) is improving and may be able to play in Week 8.

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  Panthers | Week 7 Inactives    Sun Oct 23, 11:47 AM

The Carolina Panthers have declared DL Frank Kearse, QB Jimmy Clausen, FS Jordan Pugh, OL Lee Ziemba, RB Mike Goodson, LB Omar Gaither, FB Richard Brockel inactive for Week 7.

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  Panthers | Two doubtful    Fri Oct 21, 01:41 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) and S Jordan Pugh (head) did not practice Friday, Oct. 21, and are doubtful for Week 7.

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  Panthers | Three miss practice    Thu Oct 20, 03:19 PM

Carolina Panthers TE Jeremy Shockey, LB Omar Gaither (knee) and FS Jordan Pugh (head) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20. Shockey's absence was not injury related.

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  Panthers | Three unlikely for Week 7    Thu Oct 20, 12:05 AM

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers LBs Omar Gaither, Thomas Williams (head) and FS Jordan Pugh (head) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 19, and head coach Ron Rivera said Williams has the best chance of playing in Week 7.

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  Panthers | Four miss practice    Wed Oct 19, 03:49 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee), TE Greg Olsen (toe), S Jordan Pugh (head) and LB Thomas Williams (head) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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  Panthers | Week 6 Inactives    Sun Oct 16, 11:50 AM

The Carolina Panthers have declared DL Andre Neblett, OT Jeff Otah, QB Jimmy Clausen, RB Mike Goodson, LB Omar Gaither, CB R.J. Stanford, FB Richard Brockel inactive for Week 6.

Footballguys view: Otah being out is a blow to the offensive line, but Cam Newton has been fine without Otah this year. Goodson is in the doghouse and rookie Kealoha Pilares will return kicks this week.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither ruled out    Fri Oct 14, 01:28 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 6.

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  Panthers | Four players sit out practice    Thu Oct 13, 03:59 PM

Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (back), DE Charles Johnson (hip), LB Omar Gaither (knee) and SS Jermale Hines (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 13.

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  Panthers | Two players miss practice    Wed Oct 12, 04:02 PM

Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (back) and LB Omar Gaither (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 12.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither expected to miss 2-4 weeks    Mon Oct 10, 03:15 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither (knee) said he suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in Week 5. He is expected to miss two to four weeks because of the injury.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither expected to start    Mon Sep 19, 03:05 PM

Carolina Panthers LB Omar Gaither is expected to replace LB Thomas Davis (knee) in the starting lineup.

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  Panthers | Omar Gaither agrees to terms    Fri Jul 29, 06:12 PM

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with free-agent LB Omar Gaither (Eagles). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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  Eagles | Omar Gaither, Ernie Sims unlikely to return    Mon Jul 25, 02:08 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles are unlikely to re-sign free-agent LB Omar Gaither despite his tremendous work ethic and great play on special teams. The same holds true for smallish LB Ernie Sims, who is also unlikely to be back.

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  Eagles | Nine not tendered contracts    Wed Mar 2, 11:20 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles did not tender contracts to OG Nick Cole, LB Omar Gaither, CB Antoine Harris, RB Jerome Harrison, CB Ellis Hobbs, LB Akeem Jordan, P Sav Rocca, LB Ernie Sims and OG Reggie Wells, making them free agents, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane.

Footballguys view: Harrison played well after coming over in a trade with Cleveland during the season. He is a versatile back who could be brought back to the team as a backup behind LeSean McCoy.

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  Eagles | Week 14 Inactives    Sun Dec 12, 07:32 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have declared CB Asante Samuel, OT Austin Howard, CB Brandon Hughes, DL Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, TE Garrett Mills, QB Mike Kafka, LB Omar Gaither, OT Winston Justice inactive for Week 14.

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  Eagles | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 26, 02:56 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have declared LB Antwan Barnes, OT Austin Howard, TE Clay Harbor, DL Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, LB Keenan Clayton, QB Mike Kafka, LB Omar Gaither, CB Trevard Lindley inactive for Week 3.

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  Eagles | Omar Gaither sits out Sunday morning    Sun Aug 8, 07:51 PM

Philadelphia Eagles LB Omar Gaither (ankle) sat out the team�s morning practice Sunday, Aug. 8, with ankle inflammation, reports Jonathan Tamari, of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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  Eagles | Omar Gaither held out Wednesday    Wed Jun 9, 08:47 PM

Philadelphia Eagles LB Omar Gaither (foot) was given the team's practice off Wednesday, June 9, because of the artificial surface inside the practice facility, reports Paul Domowitch, of the Philadelphia Daily News.

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  Eagles | Omar Gaither practices in full Tuesday    Tue Jun 1, 09:11 PM

Philadelphia Eagles LB Omar Gaither (foot) practiced in full Tuesday, June 1, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. Gaither sat out the team's minicamp a month ago.

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  Eagles | Gaither re-signed     Wed Mar 31, 03:11 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced restricted free-agent LB Omar Gaither has signed his one-year tender offer. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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