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NFL | Ben Leber calls it a career Sat Jun 9, 01:46 AM
Free-agent LB Ben Leber (Rams) has decided to retire after 10 seasons in the NFL. 'It's been a great run, lots of fun,' Leber said in a text message to a Minneapolis-based radio station. Leber spent five of his 10 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, finishing with 498 total tackles, 24 sacks and five interceptions in his career.
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Eagles | Worked out Ben Leber Tue Mar 13, 02:27 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles worked out free-agent LB Ben Leber (Rams) earlier this week.
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Rams | Ben Leber waived Sat Dec 3, 12:24 PM
The St. Louis Rams have waived LB Ben Leber. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice squad QB Tom Brandstater to their active roster.
Footballguys view: The Rams' starter Sam Bradford has been nursing a high ankle sprain and may not be able to play on Sunday against the 49ers. Veteran A.J. Feeley has taken most of the first-team reps this week in practice and may start. |
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Rams | Week 12 Inactives Sun Nov 27, 11:44 AM
The St. Louis Rams have declared LB Ben Leber, OL Bryan Mattison, RB Cadillac Williams, WR Danario Alexander, LB Josh Hull, DL Justin Bannan, OL Mark LeVoir inactive for Week 12.
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Rams | Week 11 Inactives Sun Nov 20, 02:42 PM
The St. Louis Rams have declared LB Ben Leber, RB Cadillac Williams, WR Danario Alexander, DL Darell Scott, OT Jason Smith, LB Justin Cole, CB Nate Ness inactive for Week 11.
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Rams | Week 7 Inactives Sun Oct 23, 03:09 PM
The St. Louis Rams have declared LB Ben Leber, WR Brandon Gibson, CB Brian Jackson, DL C.J. Ah You, RB Jerious Norwood, QB Sam Bradford, TE Stephen Spach inactive for Week 7.
Footballguys view: Gibson becomes the weekly Rams WR to be a healthy scratch. This time rookie Austin Pettis is up after being inactive last week. |
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Rams | Week 6 Inactives Sun Oct 16, 11:37 AM
The St. Louis Rams have declared LB Ben Leber, DL C.J. Ah You, RB Jerious Norwood, WR Mike Sims-Walker, WR Nick Miller, CB Roderick Hood, TE Stephen Spach inactive for Week 6.
Footballguys view: Mike Sims-Walker has been benched for Danario Alexander, who could be a great desperate WR play off the waiver wire this week. |
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Rams | Ben Leber expected to play Fri Sep 23, 04:12 PM
St. Louis Rams LB Ben Leber (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 3 but is expected to play.
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Rams | Three limited Thu Sep 22, 04:39 PM
St. Louis Rams DL C.J. Ah You (wrist), TE Michael Hoomanawanui (calf) and LB Ben Leber (groin) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 22.
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Rams | Three miss practice Wed Sep 21, 07:37 PM
St. Louis Rams DL C.J. Ah You (wrist), LB Ben Leber (groin) and RB Cadillac Williams (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Footballguys view: Jerious Norwood could actually be set up to start this week vs. the Ravens, but the matchup makes it hard to like playing him if that happens except in the deepest of leagues. |
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Rams | Steven Jackson, others day-to-day Tue Sep 20, 04:43 PM
St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (quadriceps) remains day-to-day. Also, LB Ben Leber (groin) and RB Cadillac Williams (hamstring) are being listed as day-to-day.
Footballguys view: Jackson would face the Ravens in his return. While the matchup is tough on the surface, if the Rams can run their hurry-up offense as well as they did between the 20s in the first quarter vs. the Giants, Jackson should have some red zone opportunities. |
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Rams | Ben Leber injured in Week 2 Tue Sep 20, 08:45 AM
St. Louis Rams LB Ben Leber (groin) suffered a strain groin in the team's Week 2 game.
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Rams | Ben Leber, Brady Poppinga start at LB Sat Aug 27, 01:35 AM
St. Louis Rams LBs Ben Leber and Brady Poppinga started with LB James Laurinaitis in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 26, against the Kansas City Chiefs. Leber and Poppinga, two free-agent signings, are expected to remain starters into the regular season.
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Rams | Newly signed Ben Leber does not play Sun Aug 14, 02:01 AM
St. Louis Rams LB Ben Leber did not play in the preseason opener Saturday, Aug. 13, against the Indianapolis Colts. Leber just signed Tuesday, Aug. 9.
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Rams | Ben Leber to learn all three LB spots Fri Aug 12, 06:36 PM
St. Louis Rams LB Ben Leber said he has not been told which outside linebacker he will be playing but will learn how to play all three linebacker spots to be ready.
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Rams | Ben Leber comes on board Tue Aug 9, 05:19 PM
The St. Louis Rams agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with free-agent LB Ben Leber (Vikings) Tuesday, Aug. 9. Leber can make as much as $1.75 million with incentives. He receives $150,000 in guarantees.
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Seahawks | Ben Leber visits Mon Aug 8, 11:26 PM
Free-agent LB Ben Leber (Vikings) visited with the Seattle Seahawks Monday, Aug. 8.
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Seahawks | Interested in Ben Leber Wed Aug 3, 12:54 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have talked with free-agent LB Ben Leber (Vikings).
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Rams | Interest in free-agent linebackers Wed Jul 27, 07:04 PM
The St. Louis Rams could sign both a strongside and weakside linebacker via the free-agent market. Free-agent LBs Scott Shanle (Saints), Ben Leber (Vikings), Zac Diles (Texans) and Stewart Bradley (Eagles) are all players the team has expressed an interest in.
Footballguys view: Bradley would be the most expensive and highest quality player, but Leber and Diles are both underrated and could have IDP value if they land in St. Louis. |
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Rams | Could show interest in two defensive FAs Thu Jul 14, 01:43 PM
The St. Louis Rams could show interest in Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent LB Ben Leber and Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent SS Quintin Mikell once free agency begins.
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Vikings | Ben Leber unsure about future Mon Jun 27, 05:34 PM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent LB Ben Leber said he would like to re-sign with the Vikings but is not sure if that will be possible once the lockout is over.
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Vikings | Ben Leber unlikely to return Thu Jun 2, 10:31 AM
Minnesota Vikings LB Chad Greenway openly voiced some concern on the potential free agency situation surrounding LB Ben Leber. 'Well, I hope he stays,' Greenway said. 'I think he's a great player and certainly a great teammate. Would love to have him around for another few years, as long as he wants to play ... The reality of that is certainly uncertain. I would say there is a better percentage of him not being here than him being here. But again, that's not my hope.'
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Vikings | Ben Leber not expected to return Thu Jan 27, 02:55 PM
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to try to re-sign impending free-agent LB Ben Leber this offseason, reports CBSSports.com.
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Vikings | Seven players probable for Week 9min Fri Nov 5, 07:18 PM
Minnesota Vikings C John Sullivan (calf), OG Chris Degeare (ankle), DT Pat Williams (elbow), LB Ben Leber (knee) and CBs Asher Allen (back), Chris Cook (quadriceps) and Lito Sheppard (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 5, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. They are all listed as probable for Week 9 and are expected to play.
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Vikings | Seven limited Thursday Thu Nov 4, 05:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (quadriceps), OG Chris Degeare (ankle), QB Brett Favre (foot, ankle, chin), LB Ben Leber (knee), CB Lito Sheppard (hand), CB Frank Walker (hamstring) and DL Pat Williams (elbow) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 4.
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Vikings | Six limited in Wednesday practice Wed Nov 3, 06:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (quadricep), G Chris Degeare (ankle), LB Ben Leber (knee), CBs Lito Sheppard (hand) and Frank Walker (hamstring) and DT Pat Williams (elbow) all were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 3.
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Vikings | Three probable for Week 3 Fri Sep 24, 07:14 PM
Minnesota Vikings C John Sullivan (calf), OT Bryant McKinnie (finger) and LB Ben Leber (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 24, according to Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. They are listed as probable for Week 3 and are expected to play.
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Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber (back) and CB Cedric Griffin (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 23.
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Vikings | Two limited Wednesday Wed Sep 22, 05:32 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin (knee) and LB Ben Leber (back) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 22.
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Vikings | Ben Leber practicing Wednesday Wed Sep 22, 01:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber (back) is participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 22, reports Tom Pelissero, of 1500ESPN.com.
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Vikings | Ben Leber injured Week 2 Mon Sep 20, 12:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber (back) suffered a back injury in Week 2 and did not return to the game, according to Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
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Vikings | Three players practice Friday Fri Jan 22, 04:49 PM
Updating a previous report, Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson (shoulder), DT Jimmy Kennedy (thumb) and LB Ben Leber (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 22.
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Vikings | Four probable for NFC Championship game Fri Jan 22, 03:35 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson (shoulder), DT Jimmy Kennedy (thumb), LB Ben Leber (knee) and CB Antoine Winfield (foot) are listed as probable for the NFC Championship game.
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Vikings | Three players limited Thursday Thu Jan 21, 04:45 PM
Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson (shoulder), LB Ben Leber (knee) and CB Antoine Winfield (foot) were limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 21.
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Vikings | Three players limited Wednesday Wed Jan 20, 05:12 PM
Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson (shoulder), LB Ben Leber (knee) and CB Antoine Winfield (foot) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Vikings | Leber expected to play Fri Oct 30, 06:00 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber (calf) is expected to play in the team's Week 8 game.
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Vikings | Four probable for Week 8 Fri Oct 30, 03:36 PM
Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee), LB Ben Leber (calf), CB Karl Paymah (quadriceps) and FB Naufahu Tahi (knee) are all listed as probable for Week 8.
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Vikings | Leber limited Thursday Thu Oct 29, 05:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber (calf) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 29.
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Vikings | Five players limited Wednesday Wed Oct 28, 05:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (hamstring), LB Ben Leber (calf), CB Karl Paymah (quadriceps), WR Darius Reynaud (hamstring) and FB Naufahu Tahi (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Vikings | Leber working at MLB in nickel situations Sun Aug 2, 11:38 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber is seeing time with the second-team defense at middle linebacker in nickel situations.
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Vikings | Leber, Sapp banged up during practice Sunday Sun Aug 2, 11:37 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber (undisclosed) and CB Benny Sapp (undisclosed) collided during the team's practice Sunday, Aug. 2, and were shaken up. Bother were able to return to drills.
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