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  NFL | Owen Marecic not interested in playing    Sat Dec 21, 12:51 PM

San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said the team did not sign free-agent FB Owen Marecic (49ers) because he is not interested in playing football at this time.

Footballguys view: Some players get to that point early in their career. It's a sacrifice of your life to play football. Players risk their long-term health to play this game. They also must completely focus on eating, working out and studying to even make it to the pro level. Kudos to Marecic for knowing what he wants.

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  49ers | Bruce Miller likely done for year    Mon Dec 16, 06:25 PM

San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (shoulder) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season and playoffs after injuring his left shoulder in Week 15. 'It doesn't look good. It looks like he has an injury to his scapula,' head coach Jim Harbaugh said. 'He does so many things in the protection, in the run game, receiving out of the back field. He is a multitalented, multi-use player. Special teams contributor on two, three phases. It's a loss.'

Footballguys view: The 49ers are expected to re-sign FB Owen Marecic to fill Miller's shoes. Anthony Dixon could also be used at fullback.

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  49ers | Owen Marecic expected to return    Mon Dec 16, 03:19 PM

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to re-sign free-agent FB Owen Marecic.

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  49ers | Planning to waive Owen Marecic    Tue Oct 1, 04:42 PM

The San Francisco 49ers are planning to waive FB Owen Marecic Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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  49ers | Week 4 Inactives    Thu Sep 26, 07:04 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have declared QB B.J. Daniels, WR Chris Harper, OG Joe Looney, WR Marlon Moore, CB Nnamdi Asomugha, FB Owen Marecic, LB Patrick Willis inactive for Week 4.

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  49ers | Ian Williams to IR    Tue Sep 17, 04:26 PM

The San Francisco 49ers placed DT Ian Williams (ankle) on the Injured Reserve list Tuesday, Sept. 17, ending his season. The Niners signed free-agent FB Owen Marecic (Browns) to take Williams' spot on the active roster.

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  49ers | Owen Marecic tries out    Sun Sep 1, 12:40 AM

The San Francisco 49ers brought free-agent FB Owen Marecic (Browns) in for a workout Saturday, Aug. 31.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic cut loose    Tue Aug 27, 09:21 PM

The Cleveland waived FB Owen Marecic Tuesday, Aug. 27. He was the team's fourth-round pick in 2011.

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  Browns | Chris Ogbonnaya to be used as FB?    Tue Jul 23, 07:40 PM

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner used RB Chris Ogbonnaya as a fullback in two-back sets during offseason workouts, but said the team is likely to keep a traditional fullback in the offense. When asked if Ogbonnaya, a tailback, can fill that role, Turner said, 'He can do some of it.' It appears FBs Owen Marecic and Brad Smelley will be fighting for one roster spot.

Footballguys view: "Silent G" is certainly capable of lining up at fullback if need be. He's a good inside runner and decent receiver out of the backfield.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic expected to be on bubble    Thu Jul 18, 08:06 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic is expected to be on the roster bubble during training camp because the team may prefer to keep a pass-catching running back over a traditional fullback. RB Chris Ogbonnaya and TE Brad Smelley worked in the backfield during offseason workouts.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic will have to earn roster spot    Fri Jun 7, 02:37 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic will have to show his lead blocking is indispensable in order to earn a roster spot during training camp. His pass catching and running will cost him if he does not impress with his blocking.

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  Browns | Trent Richardson's durability in question?    Sun Jun 2, 11:07 PM

The Cleveland Browns have stocked up at the running back position, and it might have to do somewhat with the injury history of RB Trent Richardson. However, it also has to do with the uncertainty at the fullback position.

Footballguys view: Richardson was banged up last year as a rookie and it affected his play. He's been bothered by a minor shin injury most recently this offseason. If healthy Richardson has the physical ability to be a top 5 fantasy RB.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic on the bubble?    Tue May 28, 07:25 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic remains on the roster but may struggle to find a role with new offensive coordinator Norv Turner's system, because it rarely uses pure fullbacks.

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  Browns | Week 15 Inactives    Sun Dec 16, 11:43 AM

The Cleveland Browns have declared TE Brad Smelley, RB Brandon Jackson, SS Eric Hagg, OG Jarrod Shaw, WR Joshua Cooper, FB Owen Marecic, CB Trevin Wade inactive for Week 15.

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  Browns | Week 14 Inactives    Sun Dec 9, 11:56 AM

The Cleveland Browns have declared RB Brandon Jackson, SS Eric Hagg, OG Jarrod Shaw, WR Joshua Cooper, FB Owen Marecic, DL Ronnie Cameron, CB Trevin Wade inactive for Week 14.

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  Browns | Week 12 Inactives    Sun Nov 25, 11:33 AM

The Cleveland Browns have declared RB Brandon Jackson, CB Dimitri Patterson, OG Jarrod Shaw, WR Joshua Cooper, FB Owen Marecic, SS Ray Ventrone, DL Ronnie Cameron inactive for Week 12.

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  Browns | Week 11 Inactives    Sun Nov 18, 11:45 AM

The Cleveland Browns have declared RB Brandon Jackson, CB Dimitri Patterson, OG Jarrod Shaw, CB Joe Haden, FB Owen Marecic, SS Ray Ventrone, DL Ronnie Cameron inactive for Week 11.

Footballguys view: With Haden out, Dez Bryant, Tony Romo, and Miles Austin all get upgrades in their matchups. Break ties in lineup calls for your parts of the Cowboys passing game.

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  Browns | Week 9 Inactives    Sun Nov 4, 11:47 AM

The Cleveland Browns have declared DL Ahtyba Rubin, RB Brandon Jackson, CB Dimitri Patterson, OG Jarrod Shaw, WR Joshua Cooper, FB Owen Marecic, CB Tashaun Gipson inactive for Week 9.

Footballguys view: Cooper is inactive with Mo Massaquoi healthy enough to play again.

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  Browns | Alex Smith now starting at FB    Wed Oct 31, 05:11 PM

Cleveland Browns FB E. Alex Smith is now serving as the team's lead fullback ahead of FB Owen Marecic.

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  Browns | Alex Smith used as fullback    Mon Oct 29, 11:16 PM

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur inserted TE E. Alex Smith in at fullback in Week 8 against the San Diego Chargers, and he made FB Owen Marecic a healthy inactive. 'I wanted to get Alex back on the field. I wanted to have a defined role for him, because I think he brings some energy to our team,' Shurmur said.

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  Browns | Week 8 Inactives    Sun Oct 28, 11:57 AM

The Cleveland Browns have declared DL Ahtyba Rubin, RB Brandon Jackson, CB Dimitri Patterson, OG Jarrod Shaw, WR Mohamed Massaquoi, FB Owen Marecic, CB Tashaun Gipson inactive for Week 8.

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  Browns | H-back battle might get heated    Sat Jun 30, 09:50 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic is the incumbent at the position, but he is viewed as a mostly blocking fullback. TE Brad Smelley has the versatility as a pass receiver, but he is not a true lead blocker. Lastly, TE E. Alex Smith is also in the mix for H-back duties. Two of those players might not make the 53-man roster.

Footballguys view: Smelley has been impressive this offseason according to reports, but he's not the all-around player that Marecic is. If the battle is close perhaps the Browns could place Smelley on the Practice Squad to develop as a rookie.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic could be on roster bubble    Sun May 20, 05:21 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic could be on the roster bubble during training camp if the team decides to use TE Brad Smelley as a part-time blocker in the backfield.

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  Browns | Six players probable for Week 17    Fri Dec 30, 05:42 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (ankle), WRs Joshua Cribbs (groin) and Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), OG Shawn Lauvao (ankle), LB Quinton Spears (head) and CB Dimitri Patterson (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30. They are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play.

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  Browns | Five fully practice    Thu Dec 29, 08:11 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (ankle), WRs Joshua Cribbs (groin) and Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), OG Shawn Lauvao (ankle) and CB Dimitri Patterson (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.

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  Browns | Three players fully practice    Wed Dec 28, 05:31 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (ankle), OG Shawn Lauvao (ankle) and CB Dimitri Patterson (hand) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.

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  Browns | Six players listed as questionable    Fri Dec 23, 05:45 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (head), WRs Joshua Cribbs (groin) and Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), OT Tony Pashos (ankle), DT Scott Paxson (hand) and CB Joe Haden (thigh) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. They are listed as questionable for Week 16 but are expected to play.

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  Browns | Eight limited    Thu Dec 22, 04:45 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), CB Joe Haden (thigh), LB Ben Jacobs (head), FB Owen Marecic (head, ankle), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), OT Tony Pashos (ankle), DL Scott Paxson (hand, calf) and S Usama Young (shoulder) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.

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  Browns | Four limited    Wed Dec 21, 05:19 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), FB Owen Marecic (head, ankle), OT Tony Pashos (ankle) and S Usama Young (shoulder) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.

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  Browns | Week 15 Inactives    Sun Dec 18, 03:05 PM

The Cleveland Browns have declared QB Colt McCoy, CB James Dockery, DL Kiante Tripp, OT Oniel Cousins, FB Owen Marecic, C Steve Vallos, FS T.J. Ward inactive for Week 15.

Footballguys view: Seneca Wallace gets the start for the Browns.

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  Browns | Two ruled out    Fri Dec 16, 06:55 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (head) and FS T.J. Ward (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and have been ruled out for Week 15.

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  Browns | Four miss practice    Thu Dec 15, 07:35 PM

Cleveland Browns OG Artis Hicks (shoulder), RB Owen Marecic (head, ankle), S T.J. Ward (foot) and TE Benjamin Watson (head) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 15.

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  Browns | Three do not practice    Wed Dec 14, 07:52 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), FB Owen Marecic (head, ankle) and TE Benjamin Watson (head) were each unable to practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Footballguys view: Evan Moore could be a good sleeper TE this week if Watson is held out of the week following his second concussion of the season.

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  Browns | Two offensive players sitting out practice    Mon Dec 12, 01:31 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (concussion) and TE Benjamin Watson (concussion) are not participating in practice Monday, Dec. 12.

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  Browns | Players with concussions to be reassessed next week    Sat Dec 10, 09:43 PM

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (concussion) and TE Benjamin Watson (concussion) will be re-evaluated Monday, Dec. 12, after suffering concussions in Week 14.

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  Browns | Two suffer concussions Week 14    Sat Dec 10, 04:44 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (concussion) and TE Benjamin Watson (concussion) suffered concussions in Week 14.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic injured in Week 14     Fri Dec 9, 08:30 AM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (head) left the team's Week 14 game with a head injury.

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  Browns | Three players probable    Fri Dec 2, 05:33 PM

Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy (elbow), FB Owen Marecic (head) and DT Scott Paxson (shun) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 2. They are listed as probable for Week 13 and are expected to play.

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  Browns | Three practice    Thu Dec 1, 04:16 PM

Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy (elbow), FB Owen Marecic (head) and DL Scott Paxson (shin) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 1.

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  Browns | Three fully practice    Wed Nov 30, 04:48 PM

Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy (elbow), FB Owen Marecic (head) and DL Scott Paxson (shin) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic will play Week 13    Mon Nov 28, 02:39 PM

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said FB Owen Marecic (concussion) will be able to play in Week 13.

Footballguys view: Marecic isn't relied on much as a runner, but is a good option as a receiver out of the backfield.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic a game-time decision    Fri Nov 25, 05:24 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (head) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 25, and is listed as questionable for Week 12. He will be a game-time decision but may be able to play.

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  Browns | Five players do not practice     Thu Nov 24, 05:27 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (concussion), DE Jayme Mitchell (ankle), DT Brian Schaefering (ankle), LB Quinton Spears (hamstring) and SS T.J. Ward (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 24.

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  Browns | Four miss practice    Wed Nov 23, 07:13 PM

Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis (hamstring), RB Owen Marecic (head), LB Quinton Spears (hamstring) and S T.J. Ward (foot, finger) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 23.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic's Week 12 status uncertain    Mon Nov 21, 02:32 PM

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said he is not sure if FB Owen Marecic (concussion) will be able to play in Week 12 after suffering a concussion in Week 11.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic injured Week 11    Sun Nov 20, 03:30 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (head) suffered a head injury in Week 11 and will not return to the game.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic's role expanding?     Tue Aug 23, 10:23 AM

The Cleveland Browns are trying to get rookie FB Owen Marecic more involved as a pass-catcher, as is usually required in the West Coast offense. He is coming along slowly.

Footballguys view: Marecic is a fantastic receiver out of the backfield in addition to being a strong inside runner. He's a perfect fit for this system and could be more involved than some think.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic agrees to terms    Fri Jul 29, 03:38 PM

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with fourth-round draft choice FB Owen Marecic on a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic joins players-only workouts    Tue Jul 12, 12:19 AM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic joined a players-only workout in Austin, Texas Monday, July 11. He had been finishing up in classes at Stanford during the other sessions.

Footballguys view: Marecic was one of the most versatile players in this year's draft class. He should fit perfectly in Pat Shurmur's new West Coast Offense. Marecic is a big fullback who relishes collisions and can pick up yards after contact with his strong leg drive. He is also a very good receiving option out of the backfield.

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  Browns | Owen Marecic not expected to get many carries    Sun Jul 3, 02:53 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic is not expected to receive many carries in the team's West Coast offense but should get the opportunity for catch some passes.

Footballguys view: Marecic is a versatile player who can rack up yards as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. With Peyton Hillis and Montario Hardesty the Browns don't need him to run the ball. However, his talent will be used on passing downs.

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