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Redskins | Austin Spitler signs Tue Jan 6, 06:15 PM
The Washington Redskins signed LB Austin Spitler (Ravens) to a Reserve/Futures contract Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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Ravens | Austin Spitler cut Mon Aug 25, 09:36 AM
The Baltimore Ravens released LB Austin Spitler.
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Ravens | Austin Spitler terms Mon Jun 23, 11:57 AM
Baltimore Ravens LB Austin Spitler's one-year deal is worth $730,000 with a split salary. His salary cap number is $570,000 under the minimum salary benefit.
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Ravens | Austin Spitler signs Thu Jun 19, 04:48 PM
The Baltimore Ravens signed free-agent LB Austin Spitler (Dolphins) to an undisclosed deal Thursday, June 19.
| Footballguys view: Spitler will be more of a special teamer or camp body and has little to no fantasy value. |
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Dolphins | Friday injury report for Week 14 Fri Dec 6, 05:32 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Jamar Taylor (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 14. CB Dimitri Patterson (groin) is listed as questionable. TE Michael Egnew (neck), OG John Jerry (concussion), LB Austin Spitler (knee) and SS Chris D. Clemons (hamstring, knee) are listed as probable. Taylor did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 6. Patterson and Clemons were limited during practice while the other players fully participated in practice.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler injured Mon Nov 11, 09:04 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Austin Spitler (chest) left the Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter after injuring himself on punt coverage. He likely knocked the wind out of himself.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler re-signed Wed Oct 2, 10:30 AM
The Miami Dolphins re-signed LB Austin Spitler to an undisclosed deal.
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Dolphins | Make roster moves Sat Aug 31, 10:21 PM
The Miami Dolphins have released LB Austin Spitler, DL Kheeston Randall, WR Chad Bumphis, WR Brian Tyms, WR Keenan Davis, WR Marvin McNutt, DE Antwan Applewhite, CB De'Andre Presley, RB Jonas Gray, CB Julian Posey, S Keelan Johnson, S Jordan Kovacs, LB Lee Robinson, OG Chris Barker, C Sam Brenner, DE Tristan Okpalugo, OT Andrew McDonald, DT A.J. Francis and DT Tracy Robertson. The team also injured waived QB Aaron Corp (undisclosed) and OT Jeff Adams (undisclosed).
| Footballguys view: McNutt was the player to note here offensively. He's big and has a large wingspan but has failed to gain much separation on his routes as a pro. |
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Dolphins | Plenty of competition at LB Tue Aug 6, 08:28 PM
The Miami Dolphins have plenty of competition for the backup linebacker jobs in training camp and the preseason. LB Jason Trusnik is considered the top backup behind the three starters, and LB Jelani Jenkins is a fourth-round pick likely to win a roster spot. That leaves LB Lee Robinson, Austin Spitler, Josh Kaddu and Jonathan Freeny likely battling for one or two jobs.
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Dolphins | Trio working as second-team LBs Wed Jul 24, 09:07 PM
Miami Dolphins LBs Jonathan Freeny, Austin Spitler and Jason Trusnik have been working as the second-team linebackers in camp so far.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler signs tender Thu Mar 21, 07:26 PM
Miami Dolphins restricted free-agent LB Austin Spitler has signed his one-year tender offer. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler tendered offer Sat Mar 9, 02:40 PM
The Miami Dolphins have offered restricted free-agent LB Austin Spitler the lowest tender offer. He would receive a one-year deal worth $1.323 million if he signs the tender.
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Dolphins | Six probable for Week 15 Fri Dec 14, 10:10 PM
Miami Dolphins S Jonathon Amaya (neck), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), P Brandon Fields (knee), LB Austin Spitler (ankle), SS Chris D. Clemons (ribs) and S Jimmy Wilson (hip) were able to fully participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14. Each player is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Dolphins | Six probable for Week 15 Fri Dec 14, 09:12 PM
Miami Dolphins S Jonathon Amaya (neck), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), P Brandon Fields (knee), LB Austin Spitler (ankle), S Chris Clemons (ribs) and S Jimmy Wilson (hip) were able to fully participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14. Each player is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Dolphins | Four players fully practice Wed Dec 12, 06:06 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), LB Austin Spitler (ankle), FS Jonathon Amaya (neck) and P Brandon Fields (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
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Dolphins | Seven players listed as probable Fri Dec 7, 06:30 PM
Miami Dolphins FB Jorvorskie Lane (knee), TE Anthony Fasano (hip), TE Charles Clay (ribs), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), LB Koa Misi (finger), LB Austin Spitler (ankle) and P Brandon Fields (knees) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 7, and are listed as probable for Week 14.
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Dolphins | Eight probable Fri Dec 7, 01:34 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess (wrist), CB Nolan Carroll (neck/ankle), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), QB Pat Devlin (hip), TE Anthony Fasano (hip), S Reshad Jones (thumb), LB Austin Spitler (ankle) and RB Daniel Thomas (knee/ankle) all practiced Friday, Dec. 7, and are probable for Week 14.
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Dolphins | Five fully practice Thu Dec 6, 09:12 PM
Miami Dolphins FB Jorvorskie Lane (knee), TE Anthony Fasano (hip), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), LB Koa Misi (finger) and LB Austin Spitler (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
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Dolphins | Five practice in full Wed Dec 5, 08:53 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), TE Anthony Fasano (hip), FB Jorvorskie Lane (knee), LB Koa Misi (finger) and LB Austin Spitler (ankle) were each listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.
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Dolphins | Two questionable Fri Nov 30, 01:54 PM
Miami Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano (hip) and LB Austin Spitler (ankle) practiced Friday, Nov. 30, and are questionable for Week 13.
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Dolphins | Three limited during practice Thu Nov 29, 07:28 PM
Miami Dolphins FB Jorvorskie Lane (knee), TE Anthony Fasano (hip) and LB Austin Spitler (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
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Dolphins | Two limited Wed Nov 28, 08:59 PM
Miami Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano (hip) and LB Austin Spitler (ankle) were listed as limited participants in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler questionable Fri Nov 23, 08:02 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Austin Spitler (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 23, and is questionable for Week 12.
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Dolphins | No practice for Thanksgiving Thu Nov 22, 11:16 PM
The Miami Dolphins were given the day off from practice Thursday, Nov. 22, so there were no changes to the injury report from Wednesday, Nov. 21. LB Austin Spitler (ankle) is listed as did not practice, while LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), P Brandon Fields (knee), C Mike Pouncey (ankle) and S Jimmy Wilson (ribs) were full participants.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler does not practice Wed Nov 21, 06:15 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Austin Spitler (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.
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Dolphins | Four players limited Thu Oct 4, 07:06 PM
Miami Dolphins DT Tony McDaniel (knee), LB Kevin Burnett (foot), LB Austin Spitler (groin) and CB Nolan Carroll (Achilles') were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Dolphins | Two limited in practice Wed Oct 3, 05:26 PM
Miami Dolphins DT Tony McDaniel (knee) and LB Austin Spitler (groin) were both limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 3.
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Dolphins | Week 4 Inactives Sun Sep 30, 02:53 PM
The Miami Dolphins have declared LB Austin Spitler, WR Marlon Moore, TE Michael Egnew, QB Pat Devlin, WR Rishard Matthews, DL Tony McDaniel, OT Will Yeatman inactive for Week 4.
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Dolphins | Three doubtful Fri Sep 28, 07:06 PM
Miami Dolphins DT Tony McDaniel (knee), WR Marlon Moore (hamstring) and LB Austin Spitler (groin) are doubtful for Week 4. Spitler did not practice Friday, Sept. 28, while McDaniel and Moore were limited.
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Dolphins | Three miss practice Thu Sep 27, 06:39 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Richard Marshall (back), DT Tony McDaniel (knee) and LB Austin Spitler (groin) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 27.
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Dolphins | No practice for two Wed Sep 26, 08:48 PM
Miami Dolphins DT Tony McDaniel (knee) and LB Austin Spitler (groin) were unable to practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.
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Dolphins | Several veterans expected to be on bubble Sun Jul 22, 02:38 PM
Miami Dolphins TEs Jeron Mastrud and Will Yeatman, C Ryan Cook, OGs John Jerry, Nate Garner and Ray Feinga, LB Austin Spitler, SS Tyrell Johnson and SS Tyrone Culver are expected to be on the roster bubble during training camp.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler re-signed Thu Apr 5, 05:45 PM
Miami Dolphins exclusive rights free-agent LB Austin Spitler has signed his one-year tender and will make $540,000 this season.
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Dolphins | Three LBs could still be in trouble Sun Sep 4, 11:14 AM
The Miami Dolphins could consider releasing LB Austin Spitler, LB Marvin Mitchell or Ikaika Alama-Francis if they decide to sign an offensive player.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler could be on roster bubble Mon Aug 15, 01:59 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Austin Spitler (ankle) could be on the roster bubble after the team signed LB Marvin Mitchell.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler in walking boot Sat Aug 13, 04:45 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Austin Spitler (ankle) is wearing a walking boot after suffering an ankle injury during the preseason game Friday, Aug. 12.
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Dolphins | Week 6 Inactives Sun Oct 17, 11:47 AM
The Miami Dolphins have declared LB Austin Spitler, DL Jared Odrick, TE Jeron Mastrud, OG John Jerry, WR Marlon Moore, OL Patrick Brown, DL Rob Rose, QB Tyler Thigpen inactive for Week 6.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler added to active roster Mon Oct 4, 03:03 PM
The Miami Dolphins have signed practice squad LB Austin Spitler to their active roster, reports Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Dolphins | Add seven players to practice squad Mon Sep 6, 11:04 AM
The Miami Dolphins signed FS Jonathon Amaya, DL Ryan Baker, OG Ray Feinga, LB Chris McCoy, TE Nathan Overbay, WR Julius Pruitt and LB Austin Spitler to their practice squad, the team announced Monday, Sept. 6.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler released Sat Sep 4, 11:55 AM
The Miami Dolphins have released LB Austin Spitler, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler loses weight due to illness Sat Aug 7, 06:48 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Austin Spitler (illness) was hospitalized and lost 12 to 14 pounds due to salmonella poisoning, reports Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Spitler has begun regaining some of the weight and took part in the team's scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 7.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler sits out Sunday Sun Aug 1, 08:59 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Austin Spitler (undisclosed) sat out the team's practice Sunday, Aug. 1, for undisclosed reasons, reports Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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Dolphins | Austin Spitler agrees to terms Fri Jun 25, 01:43 PM
The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with seventh-round draft choice LB Austin Spitler on a four-year deal worth $1.83 million, a source told Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The deal included a signing bonus of around $40,000.
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Dolphins | Several to compete for ILB backup spots Sun May 16, 06:51 PM
Miami Dolphins LBs Reggie Torbor, Tim Dobbins, A.J. Edds, Austin Spitler and J.D. Folsom will compete for the team's two backup inside linebacker positions during training camp, reports Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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Dolphins | Spitler scheduled to visit Thu Apr 1, 04:32 PM
Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the Miami Dolphins are scheduled to meet with Ohio State LB Austin Spitler Thursday, April 1, and Friday, April 2, according to a source.
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NFL | Spitler works out at Pro Day Fri Mar 12, 04:09 PM
Ohio State LB Austin Spitler measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6-foot-2, 243 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.73 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.23 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.70 seconds. He measured a 32-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-4 broad jump and completed 32 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
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