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  Colts | 20 cut    Sat Aug 30, 06:14 PM

The Indianapolis Colts released DE Gannon Conway, RB David Fluellen, QB Chandler Harnish, DE Tyler Hoover, OLB Phillip Hunt, ILB Andrew Jackson, WR Ryan Lankford, WR Josh Lenz, C FN Lutz, FS Dewey McDonald, DT Nnamdi Obukwelu, CB Sheldon Price, ILB Rob Ruggiero, TE Weslye Saunders, ILB Kelvin Sheppard, TE Erik Swoope, OG Josh Walker, DT Brandon McKinney, OT Matt Hill and SS Delano Howell.

Footballguys view: Swoope was the former basketball player who was trying to make it into the pros as a tight end. The team might keep him around on the practice squad.

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  Colts | Brandon McKinney financials    Fri Jun 20, 02:06 PM

Indianapolis Colts DT Brandon McKinney's one-year deal is worth $730,000 with no signing bonus. It includes an injury waiver and a cap figure of $570,000 on minimum salary benefit.

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  Colts | Brandon McKinney signs    Thu Jun 19, 02:34 PM

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed DT Brandon McKinney to an undisclosed deal Thursday, June 19.

Footballguys view: McKinney was on injured reserve from 2011-2012 and was cut from the Colts with an injury settlement last August. He'll be fighting for a small role, probably on a rotational basis.

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  Colts | Brandon McKinney released    Wed Aug 7, 12:27 AM

The Indianapolis Colts released DT Brandon McKinney (knee) from Injured Reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday, Aug. 6. He never made a full recovery after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament in preseason last year.

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  Colts | Brandon McKinney to IR    Tue Jul 30, 06:07 PM

The Indianapolis Colts placed DT Brandon McKinney (knee) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, July 30.

Footballguys view: McKinney was having trouble with his left knee and the Colts wanted to shut him down as it wasn't getting better. They'll be okay at DT with guys like Aubrayo Franklin and Josh Chapman.

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  Colts | Brandon McKinney dealing with swelling    Tue Jul 30, 12:02 PM

Indianapolis Colts DT Brandon McKinney (knee) has swelling in his left knee, and his recent setback might signal the end of his time with the team if he can't get healthy. He missed the entire 2012 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and the team has plenty of depth along the defensive line.

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  Colts | Brandon McKinney out for season    Mon Aug 27, 01:35 AM

Indianapolis Colts DL Brandon McKinney (knee) has a torn anterior cruciate ligament and the team announced Sunday, Aug. 26, that he will be sidelined for the 2012 season.

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  Colts | GM mentions two possible NTs    Wed Apr 18, 06:14 PM

Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson said he believes DTs Brandon McKinney and Antonio Johnson can play nose tackle in the a 3-4 defensive alignment.

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  Colts | Brandon McKinney signed    Wed Apr 4, 01:01 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have signed free-agent DL Brandon McKinney (Ravens) to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Just like DT Cory Redding, McKinney follows former Ravens DC (and current Colts head coach) Chuck Pagano from Baltimore to Indianapolis. He'll be asked to be primarily a run stuffer in the Colts' new 3-4 hybrid scheme.

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  Ravens | Week week Inactives    Sun Jan 22, 01:46 PM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared RB Anthony Allen, DL Brandon McKinney, CB Chykie Brown, LB Josh Bynes, OG Justin Boren, LB Sergio Kindle, WR Tandon Doss inactive for Week week.

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  Ravens | Week 15 Inactives    Sun Dec 18, 07:22 PM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared RB Anthony Allen, DL Brandon McKinney, LB Chavis Williams, CB Danny Gorrer, WR LaQuan Williams, LB Sergio Kindle, WR Tandon Doss inactive for Week 15.

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  Ravens | Week 2 Inactives    Sun Sep 18, 11:48 AM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared OL Ben Grubbs, DL Brandon McKinney, CB Chris Carr, CB Chykie Brown, CB Jimmy Smith, LB Sergio Kindle, WR Tandon Doss inactive for Week 2.

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  Ravens | Several expected to sit out preseason game    Wed Aug 10, 12:18 PM

Baltimore Ravens TE Ed Dickson (hamstring), C Matt Birk (knee), DT Brandon McKinney (knee), LB Tavares Gooden (neck) and LS Morgan Cox (knee) are not expected to play in the first preseason game.

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  Ravens | Week 15 Inactives    Sun Dec 19, 12:05 PM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared DL Brandon McKinney, DL Bryan Mattison, WR Donte' Stallworth, LB Jason Phillips, FB Jason McKie, DL Lamar Divens, TE Todd Heap, FS Tom Zbikowski inactive for Week 15.

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  Ravens | Week 11 Inactives    Sun Nov 21, 11:54 AM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared DL Arthur Jones, DL Brandon McKinney, OG Chris Chester, LB Dannell Ellerbe, TE Dennis Pitta, DL Lamar Divens, WR Marcus Smith, FS Tom Zbikowski inactive for Week 11.

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  Ravens | Week 10 Inactives    Thu Nov 11, 07:09 PM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared DL Arthur Jones, DL Brandon McKinney, TE Dennis Pitta, LB Jason Phillips, FS Ken Hamlin, DL Lamar Divens, OG Scott Kooistra, FS Tom Zbikowski inactive for Week 10.

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  Ravens | Week 9 Inactives    Sun Nov 7, 11:45 AM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared DL Arthur Jones, DL Brandon McKinney, LB Dannell Ellerbe, TE Dennis Pitta, FS Ken Hamlin, DL Lamar Divens, OG Scott Kooistra, FS Tom Zbikowski inactive for Week 9.

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  Ravens | Brandon McKinney returns to practice Thursday    Thu Aug 26, 10:13 PM

Baltimore Ravens DT Brandon McKinney (knee) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Aug. 26, reports Edward Lee, of The Baltimore Sun.

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  Ravens | Brandon McKinney takes part in individual drills    Tue Jun 8, 09:32 PM

Baltimore Ravens DT Brandon McKinney (back) took part in individual drills Tuesday, June 8, reports Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com. McKinney said he is down to 345 pounds after weighing 360 pounds. McKinney's goal is to get down to 330 pounds.

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  Ravens | 11 players sit out workout Thursday    Tue May 25, 03:50 PM

Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed (hip), CB Lardarius Webb (knee), CB Fabian Washington (knee), DT Kelly Gregg (shoulder), DT Brandon McKinney (back), DT Haloti Ngata (chest), LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (quadriceps), OT Jared Gaither (foot), OL Oniel Cousins (illness), OT Ramon Harewood (knee) and WR Maurice Price (ankle) did not participate in the team's offseason workout Tuesday, May 25, according to Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun.

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  Ravens | Brandon McKinney recovering from back surgery    Tue May 18, 07:47 PM

Baltimore Ravens DT Brandon McKinney (back) underwent back surgery in February with a herniated disc removed from his lower back, reports Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com. McKinney has resumed jogging and expects to return by training camp. McKinney said, "I'm doing pretty good. It feels a lot better. They said I've got a pretty good chance to be back by camp."

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  Ravens | 10 sit out practice Sunday    Mon May 10, 02:00 AM

The Baltimore Sun's Jamison Hensley reports Baltimore Ravens LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (quadriceps), WR Mark Clayton (shoulder), DT Lamar Divens (hip), DT Kelly Gregg (shoulder), OT Ramon Harewood (knee), LB Jarret Johnson (shoulder), DT Brandon McKinney (undisclosed), CB Marcus Paschal (undisclosed), FS Ed Reed (hip) and WR Marcus Smith (knee) missed the team's minicamp practice Sunday, May 9.

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  Ravens | McKinney placed on IR    Sat Dec 19, 06:02 PM

Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports the Baltimore Ravens have placed DT Brandon McKinney (back) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.

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  Ravens | McKinney misses practice Friday    Fri Dec 18, 04:16 PM

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens DL Brandon McKinney (back) did not practice Friday, Dec. 18, and is out for Week 15.

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  Ravens | Two miss practice Thursday, questionable for Week 15    Thu Dec 17, 09:48 PM

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens DT Brandon McKinney (back) and WR Kelley Washington (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and both are considered questionable for Week 15.

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  Ravens | Seven players miss practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 16, 05:21 PM

Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk (neck), OT Jared Gaither (foot), SS K.J. Gerard (thigh), LB Jarret Johnson (knee, back), DT Brandon McKinney (back), TE L.J. Smith (ankle) and WR Kelley Washington (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16.

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  Ravens | Week 14 Inactives    Sun Dec 13, 12:09 PM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared DL Brandon McKinney, OT David Hale, FS Ed Reed, OT Jared Gaither, QB John Beck, DL Kelly Talavou, TE L.J. Smith, WR Mark Clayton inactive for Week 14.

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  Ravens | McKinney questionable for Week 14    Fri Dec 11, 05:04 PM

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens DT Brandon McKinney (back) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 11. He is listed as questionable for Week 14 but is expected to be available.

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  Ravens | McKinney limited Thursday    Thu Dec 10, 08:37 PM

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens DT Brandon McKinney (back) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 10, but he should play Week 14.

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  Ravens | Week 11 Inactives    Sun Nov 22, 11:55 AM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared DL Brandon McKinney, RB Jalen Parmele, QB John Beck, DL Kelly Talavou, RB Matt Lawrence, OL Oniel Cousins, LB Terrell Suggs, OT Tony Moll inactive for Week 11.

Footballguys view: Jim Harbaugh said that Willis McGahee could be used more heavily this week. The Ravens are without Suggs this week, but get Haloti Ngata back.

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  Ravens | Week 4 Inactives    Sun Oct 4, 12:00 PM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared DL Brandon McKinney, RB Jalen Parmele, QB John Beck, DL Kelly Talavou, OL Oniel Cousins, LB Tavares Gooden, TE Tony Curtis, OT Tony Moll inactive for Week 4.

Footballguys view: Jameel McClain will start at LB in place of Gooden.

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  Ravens | Week 2 Inactives    Sun Sep 20, 03:19 PM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared DL Brandon McKinney, LB Dannell Ellerbe, QB John Beck, TE L.J. Smith, OL Oniel Cousins, DL Paul Kruger, SS Tom Zbikowski, OT Tony Moll inactive for Week 2.

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  Ravens | Week 1 Inactives    Sun Sep 13, 12:04 PM

The Baltimore Ravens have declared DL Brandon McKinney, LB Dannell Ellerbe, RB Jalen Parmele, QB John Beck, TE L.J. Smith, OL Oniel Cousins, DL Paul Kruger, OT Tony Moll inactive for Week 1.

Footballguys view: Todd Heap becomes an even better play this week with Smith out.

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  Ravens | McKinney starting Saturday    Sat Aug 29, 08:24 PM

Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens DL Brandon McKinney is starting at defensive tackle in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.

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