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Bears | Four players try out for Chicago Sat Oct 22, 11:52 AM
Free-agent DL Josh Boyd (Packers), DL Marquis Jackson (Bears), LB Andy Mulumba (Chiefs) and LB O'Brien Schofield (Falcons) tried out for the Chicago Bears this week.
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Lions | O'Brien Schofield works out Tue Oct 11, 09:58 PM
Free-agent LB O'Brien Schofield (Falcons) worked out for the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
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Lions | More workouts for Lions Tue Oct 11, 06:48 PM
Free-agents DT Markus Kuhn (Giants), RB Terrence Magee (Seahawks) and LB O'Brien Schofield (Falcons) worked out for the Detroit Lions Tuesday, Oct. 11.
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Falcons | Atlanta makes three more roster moves Tue Oct 4, 08:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB O'Brien Schofield was released Tuesday, Oct. 4. LB Sean Weatherspoon (Achilles') was placed on the Reserve/Injured list. These moves were made to make room for LB A.J. Hawk and CB Jalen Collins. Collins is being reinstated from a four-game suspension.
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Falcons | O'Brien Schofield re-ups with Falcons Wed Sep 21, 09:59 AM
Free-agent LB O'Brien Schofield (Falcons) was re-signed by the Atlanta Falcons to a one-year deal Wednesday, Sept. 21.
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Falcons | O'Brien Schofield expected to return Tue Sep 20, 11:23 PM
Free-agent LB O'Brien Schofield is expected to sign with the Atlanta Falcons this week, according to ESPN's Vaughn McClure.
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Patriots | NE looking at O'Brien Schofield Tue Aug 16, 03:19 AM
Free-agent OLB O'Brien Schofield (Falcons) is being looked at by several teams, one of which is the New England Patriots.
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Falcons | O'Brien Schofield could return Sat Mar 26, 08:36 AM
Free-agent LB O'Brien Schofield (Falcons) has not ruled out the possibility of re-signing with the Atlanta Falcons but knows he may not have a significant role with the team after they signed LB Courtney Upshaw.
| Footballguys view: Schofield has an offer from the Falcons and is receiving interest from other teams. If he can find a larger role with a different team then he'll move on. |
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Falcons | Friday practice report for Week 8 Fri Oct 30, 04:43 PM
Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (groin) did not practice Friday, Oct. 30. DT Jonathan Babineaux (back) WR Nick Williams (hamstring) were limited, and LB O'Brien Schofield (knee) was a full participant.
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Falcons | Thursday practice report for Week 8 Thu Oct 29, 04:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (groin) and WR Nick Williams (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 29. DT Jonathan Babineaux (back) was limited. LB O'Brien Schofield (knee) was a full participant.
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Falcons | Wednesday practice report for Week 8 Wed Oct 28, 05:10 PM
Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 28. DT Jonathan Babineaux (back), LB O'Brien Schofield (knee) and WR Nick Williams (hamstring) were limited.
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Falcons | Friday injury report for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 04:55 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Malliciah Goodman (elbow), WR Devin Hester (toe) and LB Brooks Reed (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 18, and have been ruled out for the Week 2 game against the New York Giants. DE Adrian Clayborn (thumb), OT Jake Matthews (back), SS William Moore (illness) and LB O'Brien Schofield (hip) fully participated in practice and are listed as probable.
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Falcons | Thursday practice report for Week 2 Thu Sep 17, 04:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Devin Hester (toe), DE Malliciah Goodman (elbow), LB Brooks Reed (groin) and SS William Moore (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 17. LB O'Brien Schofield (hip) was limited. OT Jake Matthews (back) and DE Adrian Clayborn (thumb) were full participants.
| Footballguys view: That's good news for the offensive line as Jake Matthews did pretty well at left tackle against Philadelphia last week and would be good against a weak Giants pass rush this weekend. |
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Falcons | Wednesday practice report for Week 2 Wed Sep 16, 04:34 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Malliciah Goodman (elbow), WR Devin Hester (toe), LB Brooks Reed (groin) and LB O'Brien Schofield (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16. DE Adrian Clayborn (thumb) and OT Jake Matthews (back) were limited during practice.
| Footballguys view: Matthews played pretty well against Philadelphia and they cannot afford to lose him so it's good he was back at practice. Clayborn was a solid force on the end and they'll need him even against the short-circuiting Giants offense. |
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Falcons | Brooks Reed injures groin Sun May 24, 04:21 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Brooks Reed (groin) suffered a minor groin injury during a recent voluntary minicamp for veteran players.
| Footballguys view: He could wind up missing the beginning of OTAs as a result. LB O'Brien Schofield is expected to receive reps with the first team during his absence. |
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Falcons | O'Brien Schofield signs Thu Mar 12, 06:04 PM
Free-agent LB O'Brien Schofield (Seahawks) signed an undisclosed deal with the Atlanta Falcons Thursday, March 12.
| Footballguys view: O'Brien Schofield knows coach Dan Quinn from their days in Seattle, and his versatility will help a defensive front desperately trying to rebuild itself after a disastrous 2014. |
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Seahawks | Friday injury report Fri Nov 7, 05:08 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Zach Miller (ankle) and LB Bobby Wagner (toe) have been ruled out for Week 10 against the New York Giants. OG James Carpenter (ankle), S Kam Chancellor (groin), C Stephen Schilling (knee) and LB Malcolm Smith (groin) are doubtful. CBs Marcus Burley (hamstring) and Byron Maxwell (calf) are questionable, while DE Michael Bennett (toe), DT Jordan Hill (ankle), S Jeron Johnson (concussion), OT Russell Okung (calf), DE O'Brien Schofield (head) and C Max Unger (non-injury) are probable. Miller, Wagner, Carpenter, Chancellor, Schilling and Smith did not practice Friday, Nov. 7. Burley was limited, while the others practiced in full.
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Seahawks | Thursday practice report Thu Nov 6, 09:48 PM
Seattle Seahawks DE Michael Bennett (toe), OG James Carpenter (ankle), SS Kam Chancellor (groin), C Stephen Schilling (knee) and LB Malcolm Smith (groin) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 6. OT Russell Okung (calf) and CB Byron Maxwell (calf) were limited participants, and DE O'Brien Schofield (non-injury related) was a full participant.
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Seahawks | Wednesday's practice report Wed Nov 5, 08:33 PM
Seattle Seahawks OG James Carpenter (ankle), SS Kam Chancellor (groin), DT Jordan Hill (ankle), CB Byron Maxwell (calf), OG Stephen Schilling (knee), DE O'Brien Schofield (head), LB Malcolm Smith (groin) and C Max Unger (non-football injury) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 5. SS Jeron Johnson (concussion) was listed as a full participant.
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Seahawks | O'Brien Schofield draws praise Sat Aug 16, 10:04 AM
Seattle Seahawks LB O'Brien Schofield drew praise from head coach Pete Carroll for his performance in the team's second preseason game. "He was all over the place," Carroll said. "He's competing his tail off to make this football team and make his mark here. It showed up last week and again this week. He's doing it every day in practice, so I'm really fired up for him."
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Seahawks | Two linebackers miss practice Tue Jul 29, 09:29 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (stomach) missed practice Tuesday, July 29, with a stomach injury, and LB O'Brien Schofield was given a scheduled day of rest.
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Seahawks | O'Brien Schofield contract update Fri May 2, 04:32 PM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks LB O'Brien Schofield's contract is a one-year deal, which is believed to be at or near the league minimum.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Schofield is a talented pass-rusher, but he's got an injury history that reads like Infinite Jest. Any deal he signs is going to have to be with minimal risk for the team. |
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Seahawks | O'Brien Schofield re-signs Fri May 2, 01:55 PM
The Seattle Seahawks re-signed O'Brien Schofield Friday, May 2. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Schofield was with the Seahawks last year as a part-time pass-rusher. He should once again play the same role for Seattle this year. |
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Titans | O'Brien Schofield passes physical Wed Apr 9, 07:00 PM
Free-agent LB O'Brien Schofield (Seahawks), who had failed a physical with the New York Giants, passed one with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, April 9.
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Giants | Deal with O'Brien Schofield dead Wed Mar 12, 05:01 PM
Updating previous report, the New York Giants' deal with LB O'Brien Schofield appears to be off because of a problem with his knee the team noticed during a physical.
| Footballguys view: This happens, especially now in free agency when teams have very little info on the current shape players may be in. Also, different teams might grade injuries differently and what is Ok for one might be a deal-breaker for another. So we don't really know how serious the knee is for Schofield, just that it was bad enough to give the Giants pause. |
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Giants | O'Brien Schofield may not get original deal Wed Mar 12, 03:06 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Giants LB O'Brien Schofield (knee) may not get the original two-year, $8 million dollar deal he originally agreed to. It is possible that he still signs for less.
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Giants | Deal with O'Brien Schofield on hold Wed Mar 12, 02:39 PM
The New York Giants' deal with LB O'Brien Schofield (knee) is on hold at this point, because they had questions about his knee during the physical.
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Giants | O'Brien Schofield expected to start Wed Mar 12, 01:24 PM
New York Giants LB O'Brien Schofield is expected to start at one of the starting outside linebackers next season.
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Giants | O'Brien Schofield signs Tue Mar 11, 04:46 PM
The New York Giants agreed to terms with free-agent LB O'Brien Schofield (Seahawks) on a two-year, $8 million deal Tuesday, March 11.
| Footballguys view: Schofield gets to see if he can play a larger role for the Giants than he did for the Seahawks last year. He can contribute as a part-time pass-rusher for the Giants, and Schofield can also help out on special teams. |
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Eagles | Looking for edge pass rusher Mon Mar 10, 02:12 AM
The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to upgrade their pass rushing on the edges but are not likely to overspend to improve the spot. Players like OLB's Mike Neal (Packers), O'Brien Schofield (Seahawks) and Robert Jackson (Redskins) have been mentioned as upgrades.
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Seahawks | Face tough decisions heading into offseason Mon Feb 3, 10:45 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Kellen Davis, QB Tarvaris Jackson, DT Clinton McDonald, OL Paul McQuistan, S Chris Maragos, FB Michael Robinson and DE O'Brien Schofield are each unsigned for 2014. The team faces tough decisions heading into the offseason.
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Seahawks | Malcolm Smith to start Mon Dec 9, 08:07 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Malcolm Smith will move into the starting lineup in place of LB K.J. Wright (foot), who will miss four to six weeks. Smith has started in four games and has played in all 13 games this season. LB O'Brien Schofield could also see more playing time with the injury to Wright.
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Seahawks | Week 11 Inactives Sun Nov 17, 03:19 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have declared DL Benson Mayowa, CB Brandon Browner, RB Derrick Coleman, DL Jordan Hill, OT Michael Bowie, LB O'Brien Schofield inactive for Week 11.
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Seahawks | Brandon Browner, Cliff Avril game-time decisions Fri Sep 6, 06:10 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Brandon Browner (hamstring) and DE Cliff Avril (hamstring) will both be game-time decisions in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Both players will go through workouts before the game Sunday, Sept. 8, to determine if they can play. If Browner doesn't suit up, CBs Walter Thurmond and Byron Maxwell will play cornerback. DE O'Brien Schofield will start if Avril doesn't play.
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Seahawks | O'Brien Schofield renegotiates Fri Aug 2, 10:38 AM
Seattle Seahawks LB O'Brien Schofield renegotiated his contract and now has a one-year, $900,000 deal. He has a $630,000 base salary and $270,000 in roster bonuses. He also has $1 million in incentives.
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Seahawks | O'Brien Schofield to work at OLB Wed Jul 31, 02:26 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB O'Brien Schofield will initially be used at strongside linebacker, but the team believes he can be versatile. 'He's very active; he's a very versatile football player. He's played outside backer and rushing third down. Again, in that role that we like. You know, all of the things that the Sam and the Will can do. We are really excited to get him on the team. Unfortunately, it took us a couple of years to get him,' head coach Pete Carroll said.
| Footballguys view: Schofield was released by the Cardinals after they signed John Abraham. He's in the perfect spot where he can potentially flourish as a pass rusher. Schofield could help out early on when Bruce Irvin is missing four games due to a suspension. |
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Seahawks | O'Brien Schofield claimed Sat Jul 27, 04:43 PM
The Seattle Seahawks claimed LB O'Brien Schofield (Cardinals) off waivers.
| Footballguys view: Schofield was let go by the Cardinals when they signed free agent DE John Abraham. We'll see if he can stay healthy and start playing up to his potential with a fresh start in Seattle. Schofield only has 10 sacks in three years. |
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Cardinals | Cut O'Brien Schofield Thu Jul 25, 07:02 PM
The Arizona Cardinals cut LB O'Brien Schofield.
| Footballguys view: Schofield was considered a borderline first-round talent before tearing his ACL in the pre-draft season. The Cardinals took a chance when they spent a fourth round pick on him, a chance that did not pan out. The signing of John Abraham earlier today signaled the end for Schofield in Arizona. |
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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 | Four to receive 2013 salary raises Wed Jan 30, 01:21 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells, WR Andre Roberts, LB O'Brien Schofield and P Dave Zastudil will all see increases in their 2013 salary because of incentives in their contracts. Roberts and Schofield were scheduled to make $630,000 in 2013 but will now make $1.323 million. Wells' salary has gone from $1,157,500 to $1,407,500, and Zastudil has gone from $975,000 to $1.475 million.
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Cardinals | O'Brien Schofield to IR Wed Nov 7, 10:55 AM
Arizona Cardinals LB O'Brien Schofield (ankle) has been placed on Injured Reserve.
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Arizona Cardinals LB O'Brien Schofield (ankle) will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his ankle that will require surgery, according to head coach Ken Whisenhunt.
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Cardinals | Quentin Groves likely to start Mon Nov 5, 11:02 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Quentin Groves is likely to slide into the starting lineup for the injured LB O'Brien Schofield (ankle) going forward.
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Cardinals | O'Brien Schofield out for season? Mon Nov 5, 11:02 PM
Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said earlier Monday, Nov. 5, that he did not know the status of LB O'Brien Schofield (ankle) and was awaiting MRI results. However, Schofield posted on his official Twitter account that his season is over. 'I'm out for the season. I'm sorry Cardinal fans. But I will be back and strong then ever. This yr was just a preview of why is to Come,' was Schofield's Twitter message.
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Cardinals | O'Brien Schofield undergoing MRI Mon Nov 5, 08:12 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB O'Brien Schofield (ankle) underwent an MRI exam on his ankle Monday, Nov. 5.
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Cardinals | O'Brien Schofield injured Week 9 Sun Nov 4, 03:04 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB O'Brien Schofield (ankle) left the game early Week 9 because of a left ankle injury.
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Cardinals | Seven practice in full Sat Oct 27, 08:45 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Michael Adams (hamstring), DE Calais Campbell (quadriceps), LB Quentin Groves (hamstring), LB Paris Lenon (ankle), S James Sanders (knee), LB O'Brien Schofield (knee) and LB Reggie Walker (head) each participated fully in practice Saturday, Oct. 27. Adams is listed a questionable for the Week 8 game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 29, while the other six are probable.
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Cardinals | Seven practice in full Thu Oct 25, 07:18 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Michael Adams (hamstring), DE Calais Campbell (quadriceps), LB Quentin Groves (hamstring), LB Paris Lenon (ankle), LB O'Brien Schofield (knee), QB John Skelton (ankle) and LB Reggie Walker (head) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 25.
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Cardinals | Six probable Fri Oct 19, 05:02 PM
Arizona Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett (hamstring), TE Jim Dray (knee), LB Quentin Groves (hamstring), LB Paris Lenon (knee), LB O'Brien Schofield (knee) and C Adam Snyder (elbow) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 19, and are probable for Week 7.
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Cardinals | Five limited Wed Oct 17, 09:23 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Michael Adams (hamstring), DT Darnell Dockett (hamstring), LB Quentin Groves (hamstring), TE Todd Heap (knee) and LB O'Brien Schofield (knee) were listed as limited participants in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17.
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