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Bills | Frank Summers waived Tue Dec 16, 03:14 PM
Buffalo Bills FB Frank Summers was waived Tuesday, Dec. 16.
| Footballguys view: Summers was a battering ram fullback who had to go with C.J. Spiller back in action. |
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Bills | Week 15 Inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:37 AM
The Buffalo Bills have declared TE Chris Gragg, OT Cyrus Kouandjio, SS Da'Norris Searcy, FB Frank Summers, DL Jarius Wynn, LB Randell Johnson inactive for Week 15.
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Bills | Week 14 Inactives Sun Dec 7, 02:40 PM
The Buffalo Bills have declared TE Chris Gragg, LB Randell Johnson, OT Cyrus Kouandjio, SS Bacarri Rambo, FB Frank Summers, WR Mike Williams, DE Jarius Wynn inactive for Week 14.
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Bills | Week 13 Inactives Sun Nov 30, 11:36 AM
The Buffalo Bills have declared FS Bacarri Rambo, TE Chris Gragg, OT Cyrus Kouandjio, FB Frank Summers, DL Jarius Wynn, WR Mike Williams, LB Randell Johnson inactive for Week 13.
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Bills | Week 12 Inactives Mon Nov 24, 05:32 PM
The Buffalo Bills have declared DE Bryan Johnson, OT Cyrus Kouandjio, FB Frank Summers, DL Jarius Wynn, TE MarQueis Gray, WR Marquise Goodwin, LB Randell Johnson inactive for Week 12.
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Bills | Thursday practice report Thu Nov 20, 04:25 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Jarius Wynn (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 20. CB Ron Brooks (groin), DE Manny Lawson (ankle) and OG Kraig Urbik (shoulder) were limited, while WR Marquise Goodwin (ankle) and FB Frank Summers (neck) practiced in full. The team did not actually practice Thursday, so the report is an estimation.
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Bills | Wednesday practice report Wed Nov 19, 04:59 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Jarius Wynn (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. CB Ron Brooks (groin), PK Dan Carpenter (groin), DE Manny Lawson (ankle) and OG Kraig Urbik (shoulder) were limited during practice, while WR Marquise Goodwin (ankle) and FB Frank Summers (neck) fully participated in practice. The team did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Bills | Frank Summers, Evan Rodriguez up for FB job Sun Jun 22, 08:28 PM
Buffalo Bills FB Frank Summers and FB Evan Rodriguez split reps at the position during offseason workouts and likely will continue to split time during training camp.
| Footballguys view: We'd love to see Frank "The Tank" win the fullback job in Buffalo. Rodriguez is more like a TE/H-back while Summers is your classic battering ram fullback and receiver out of the backfield. |
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Bills | Three ERFAs re-signed Wed Apr 23, 12:27 PM
The Buffalo Bills have re-signed exclusive rights free-agent FB Frank Summers, WR Chris Hogan, and OG Antoine McClain. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bills | Tender offers to three ERFAs Wed Mar 5, 12:42 PM
The Buffalo Bills have tendered offers to exclusive rights free-agent FB Frank Summers, WR Chris Hogan and OG Antoine McClain.
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Bills | Frank Summers has had talks with team Mon Dec 30, 02:13 PM
Buffalo Bills impending free-agent FB Frank Summers said he has had initial discussions with the team about the possibility of returning.
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Bills | Week 14 Inactives Sun Dec 8, 11:42 AM
The Buffalo Bills have declared OG Antoine McClain, CB Brandon E. Smith, FB Frank Summers, LB Jamaal Westerman, QB Jeff Tuel, OG Mark Asper, TE Tony Moeaki inactive for Week 14.
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Bills | Five players signed Thu Apr 18, 07:04 PM
The Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent FB Frank Summers (Chargers), DE Jamie Blatnick (Broncos), LB Kourtnei Brown (Redskins), P Brian Stahovich (Colts) and PK Chris Koepplin (Patriots). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Frank 'the Tank' is back in the league after not playing in the NFL since being released by the Steelers in 2010. He'll be on the roster bubble for the Bills in training camp. |
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49ers | Frank Summers to visit Sat Mar 17, 09:55 PM
Free-agent FB Frank Summers (Chargers) is scheduled to work out for the San Francisco 49ers next week. Summers is hopeful of staying with the San Diego Chargers, but the team added FB Le'Ron McClain, making him expendable.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers were looking to add Frank the Tank as their starting Fullback, but the addition of McClain clouds his future in San Diego. The 49ers are looking for a replacement to Moran Norris. |
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Chargers | Plan to use Frank Summers as starting FB Tue Mar 13, 09:15 PM
The San Diego Chargers plan to use FB Frank Summers as their starting fullback in 2012.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if 'Frank The Tank' can replace Mike Tolbert as the team's primary blocking back. Ryan Mathews could see an expanded role with Tolbert likely moving on in free agency. |
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Chargers | Plan to carry more RBs Mon Oct 10, 06:20 PM
The San Diego Chargers will 'probably' carry four active running backs for their remaining games, according to head coach Norv Turner. RBs Ryan Mathews (calf) and Mike Tolbert (concussion) are expected back for the team's next game in Week 7. RB Jacob Hester is expected to be the third back, and the team will sign FB Frank Summers or RB Curtis Brinkley from the practice squad. RB Jordan Todman won't necessarily be the fourth running back; the team likes him but sees him as a contributor in the future.
| Footballguys view: Todman's inability to get on the active roster when the team is carrying four backs shows you exactly where he is in his development. |
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Chargers | Six signed to practice squad Sun Sep 4, 11:44 PM
The San Diego Chargers signed LB Bront Bird, DL Charlie Bryant, OT Stephen Schilling, CB Traye Simmons, FB Frank Summers and TE Brad Taylor to the practice squad Sunday, Sept. 4.
| Footballguys view: Summers has bounced around the league a bit but is a developmental Fullback who is a strong inside runner. |
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Chargers | 12 waived Sat Sep 3, 06:33 PM
The San Diego Chargers have waived LB Bront Bird, RB Curtis Brinkley, DE Charlie Bryant, OT Hutch Eckerson, DE Carl Ihenacho, T Stephen Schilling, RB Frank Summers, TE Brad Taylor, T Bo Thran, QB Scott Tolzien, LB Kion Wilson and T Eric Young.
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Chargers | Frank Summers still bothered by hamstring Thu Aug 25, 01:00 AM
San Diego Chargers FB Frank Summers (hamstring) has dressed and been on the field for practice in each of the past two days, but again Wednesday, Aug. 24, he left early due to trouble with his hamstring.
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Chargers | Frank Summers back on limited basis Wed Aug 24, 12:52 AM
San Diego Chargers FB Frank Summers (leg) returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 23, but he did not make it through individual drills.
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Chargers | Frank Summers signed Tue Feb 15, 10:50 PM
The San Diego Chargers signed free-agent FB Frank Summers (Steelers) Tuesday, Feb. 15, reports Adam Caplan, of FOXSports.com. The Steelers had an exclusive seven-day negotiating window to re-sign Summers, but that ended Monday, Feb. 14.
| Footballguys view: Frank 'The Tank' is a powerful runner who can pick up yards after contact with his strong leg drive and determination. With Mike Tolbert eligible for free agency the Chargers want to give themselves options if they lose him to another team. |
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Steelers | Re-sign eight players to the practice squad Mon Sep 6, 09:54 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed TE Eugene Bright, OG Dorian Brooks, S DaMon Cromartie-Smith, WR Tyler Grisham, OT Kyle Jolly, DL Steve McLendon, FB Frank Summers and DL Doug Worthington to their practice squad, the team announced Monday, Sept. 5.
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Steelers | 11 players released Sat Sep 4, 05:35 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released LB Patrick Bailey, CB Joe Burnett, FS DaMon Cromartie-Smith, WR Tyler Grisham, DE Ra'shon Harris, C Justin Hartwig, WR Stefan Logan, DT Steve McLendon, FB Frank Summers, OG Kraig Urbik and DT Doug Worthington, reports Steelers.com.
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Steelers | Frank Summers starts at FB Sun Aug 22, 10:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Frank Summers started the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21, at fullback, reports Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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Steelers | Happy with Frank Summers' play at FB Wed Aug 18, 04:49 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson said the team is happy with how RB Frank Summers has performed at fullback during training camp but are looking for him to take the next step in his development at the position, reports Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
| Footballguys view: Summers is a versatile fullback who can help as a runner, blocker, receiver, and special teams player. |
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Steelers | Frank Summers working at FB Mon Aug 2, 02:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Frank Summers is seeing a lot of time at fullback during practices, according to ESPN.com's James Walker. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians appears to be willing to see if Summers can fill the role.
| Footballguys view: Summers is a big back who is hard nosed enough to play fullback. He's not terribly impressive as a runner (ask Jerome Bettis) but could get a few goalline carries because of his size and running style. |
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Steelers | Summers placed on IR Tue Sep 29, 04:40 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced they have placed FB Frank Summers (back) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.
| Footballguys view: Frank "The Tank" Summers disappointing rookie season continues. Even former Steeler great Jerome Bettis piled on the rookie when he commented how Summers was his least favorite Steelers running back. We'll see if he can come back next season, and make an impact on the team. |
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Steelers | Week 3 Inactives Sun Sep 27, 03:38 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared QB Dennis Dixon, FB Frank Summers, CB Keenan Lewis, OG Kraig Urbik, DL Nick Eason, WR Shaun McDonald, OT Tony Hills, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week 3.
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Steelers | Bettis critical of former team Fri Sep 18, 10:29 AM
Ron Cook, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports retired RB Jerome Bettis was critical of his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, in particular the running backs. 'Willie Parker: I haven't seen much from him,' Bettis wrote in a column for SI.com. 'Rashard Mendenhall: I haven't really seen him, period ...The running back I like least on that team is Frank Summers, the rookie fullback. He doesn't seem to understand what's going on. He's missing plenty of blocks.' Bettis was also critical of the offensive line. 'They have no continuity. On top of not being able to protect Ben Roethlisberger, they're letting running backs get hit before they reach the line of scrimmage ... The problem isn't anything new, and I blame the coaching staff for not addressing the line in the offseason ... Pittsburgh can't repeat with the line playing like this.'
| Footballguys view: Bettis was asked about the comments later, and said that he didn't say anything that everybody doesn't already know. |
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Steelers | Summers, A. Harrison make team Sat Sep 5, 01:29 AM
Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Frank Summers and LB Arnold Harrison have made the team's final roster.
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Steelers | Three sit out Saturday Sun Aug 30, 02:35 PM
Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Frank Summers (hamstring), DE Nick Eason (calf) and DT Steve McLendon (elbow) sat out the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.
| Footballguys view: Frank Summers' hamstring injury may keep him from making the final roster. He is battling Isaac Redman for a spot on the team, and head coach Mike Tomlin has already stated whoever wins the job must have special teams value. Summers could be a solid contributor on special teams, but he's not getting the chance to impress coaches because of this injury. He may have to slide through on the practice squad if he wants to make the team. |
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Steelers | Goal-line back has to conribute elsewhere Fri Aug 28, 05:48 PM
Ray Fittipaldo, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports that if UDFA RB Isaac Redman is going to make the team and become the Steelers goal-line RB, he has to contribute somewhere else, probably special teams. Head coach Mike Tomlin said, "Gary Russell was able to get an opportunity to be [the goal-line back] in the past because he was a reliable special teams player. ... I would imagine that if our goal-line runner is anyone other than Willie Parker or Rashard Mendenhall it will be because they're capable of doing other things. That's where we are with it."
| Footballguys view: Tomlin's words should send shivers down the spine of both Redman, and injured fifth-round pick FB Frank Summers. Willie Parker scored the only TD for the Steelers vs. the Redskins from three yards out, and the chances of him having the goal-line work going into the season aren't as remote as they were a few weeks ago, assuming he can stay healthy, which he hasn't done during training camp. |
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Steelers | Three players questionable for Saturday Thu Aug 27, 04:26 PM
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed (ankle), RB Frank Summers (hamstring) and DT Steve McLendon (undisclosed) is considered questionable for the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.
| Footballguys view: Frank Summers is battling Isaac Redman for the short yardage/goalline back, and could find himself on the cut list if he doesn't get back on the playing field. |
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Steelers | Four sitting out practice Thursday Thu Aug 20, 03:57 PM
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers OG Darnell Stapleton (knee), RB Frank Summers (hamstring), TE Sean McHugh and DE Nick Eason (calf) are not participating in the team's practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Steelers | Summers injured Wednesday Thu Aug 20, 02:51 AM
Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Frank Summers (hamstring) left the team's practice Wednesday, Aug. 19, with a hamstring injury. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he did not know the extent of the injury.
| Footballguys view: This injury could be the difference between Summers making the final roster and Summers going to the practice squad. |
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Steelers | Six offensive rookies could make final roster Thu Aug 20, 02:46 AM
Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports as many as six offensive rookies could make the team's final roster. TE David Johnson, WR Mike Wallace, OG Kraig Urbik, OL Ramon Foster, RB Isaac Redman and RB Frank Summers are candidates to make the team. Redman and Foster both went undrafted.
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Steelers | Who's looking good, who's looking bad Sun Aug 9, 09:38 PM
James Walker, from ESPN.com, reports four players that stood out most during his training camp visit: James Harrison, Lawrence Timmons, Mike Wallace and Daniel Sepulveda. Four players that struggled during his visit: Frank Summers, Dennis Dixon, Kraig Urbik and David Johnson.
| Footballguys view: Mike Wallace may be the fastest player on the team, and could play a bigger role if Limas Sweed doesn't improve in his second year. Frank Summers nickname is "Frank The Tank" but struggled in goalline work against the first team defense. He can be a standout special teams player so his roster spot should be safe. |
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Steelers | Burnett, Summers agree to terms Fri Jun 12, 02:09 PM
Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with fifth-round draft choices CB Joe Burnett and FB Frank Summers on three-year deals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Steelers | Summers believes he is perfect for team Wed Apr 29, 07:29 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Frank Summers believes he is a perfect fit for the team's physical style. 'I don't think I could fit any better than on any other team in the league. With Pittsburgh's physical play and my physical style, we go hand in hand,' Summer said.
| Footballguys view: Frank "The Tank" Summers could be the next Chris Fuamatu-Ma'Afala. He is a powerful FB that has surprising speed and moves for such a big man. The Steelers will use this versatile back in many different ways - blocking, receiving, running - he can do it all. With the release of Gary Russell he could instantly be Pittsburgh's goalline back. |