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Broncos | Lofa Tatupu working out Tue Mar 4, 10:03 AM
The Denver Broncos are working out free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Falcons) Tuesday, March 4. The former Pro Bowler hasn't played since 2010.
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Falcons | Sean Weatherspoon stepping into leadership role Sun Jul 29, 09:07 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon is emerging as one of the true, vocal leaders on defense. His role as a leader will be especially important to MLB Akeem Dent, who is atop the depth chart at the position with LB Lofa Tatupu (pectoral) sidelined. '(Weatherspoon) has played a lot of football games, he's going to be able to help Akeem Dent in his maturation process because he's just a year or two removed from what Akeem's going to be going through this year,' head coach Mike Smith said.
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Falcons | Akeem Dent expected to be two-down player Sat Jul 28, 11:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Akeem Dent almost certainly will be a two-down defender in the scheme being implemented by new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. Dent has been thrust into a starting role, with 13-year LB Mike Peterson as his backup, following the injury to LB Lofa Tatupu (pectoral).
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu released Thu Jul 26, 01:05 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have released LB Lofa Tatupu.
| Footballguys view: Tatupu had a shot to win the team's middle linebacker job, but a torn pec sidelined him for the season and might have ended his career. |
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu out for the year Tue Jul 24, 04:51 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu (pectoral) will miss the entire 2012 season with a torn pectoral muscle.
| Footballguys view: Tatupu missed all of last season due to chronic knee injuries and was trying to make a comeback this year with the Falcons. He agreed to a two-year $5.75MM contract back in March, but only $600k was guaranteed. We see second-year LB Akeem Dent as the favorite to start at the Middle Linebacker position. |
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Falcons | Akeem Dent might start in Week 1 Sun Jul 22, 11:56 PM
The chances for LB Akeem Dent to start in Week 1 as the middle linebacker increased dramatically when LB Lofa Tatupu (pectoral) suffered an injury lifting weights. Tatupu will meet with a specialist, and it's uncertain how much time he'll miss just yet. However, he is likely to miss the start of training camp at the least.
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu to meet with Dr. Andrews Sat Jul 21, 02:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu (pectoral) is scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews Monday, July 23, to determine the extent of his pectoral injury.
| Footballguys view: It's never a good sign when a player has to meet with Dr. Andrews. Tatupu is unlikely to participate in training camp, and could begin the season on the PUP list. |
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu suffers injury working out Sat Jul 21, 11:46 AM
Atlanta Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu (pectoral) suffered a pectoral injury while working out, according to head coach Mike Smith. 'Lofa sustained a pectoral injury while working out,' Smith said. 'At this point, we do not know the extent of the injury, but we expect to have more information early next week.' The Falcons open training camp Thursday, July 26.
| Footballguys view: The extent of the injury is unknown at this time, but some feel it is considered serious. Tatupu was trying to comeback after missing all of last season due to knee injuries. He could begin the season on the PUP list if the pectoral muscle is torn. Akeem Dent is likely to be the starting Middle Linebacker for the Falcons when the regular season begins. |
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu helping competitor this offseason Sun Jul 8, 01:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Akeem Dent said he has been watching film with LB Lofa Tatupu this offseason and that Tatupu has been helping understand things even though the two are expected to compete for the middle linebacker job during training camp. 'We're learning together, watching film, making corrections,' Dent said. 'He's helping me out a lot in terms of trying to understand everything. A guy like Lofa, that has been to the Pro Bowl and an All-Pro player, it's been great for me. I'm a competitor. I know he's a competitor also, but at the end of the day it's good for the Falcons to have two guys that will be ready to play at any point.'
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu says injuries did not keep him out in 2011 Sun Jul 8, 01:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu said he did not play last season because he could not find a team to sign him and it had nothing to do with his previous injuries.
| Footballguys view: Tatupu admits that at one point he stopped working out and was considering other life choices. The former All-Pro Linebacker is trying to make a comeback this year, but has a tough task ahead of him as he competes with 2011 third-round pick Akeem Dent. |
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Falcons | Two splitting reps at MLB Thu Jun 21, 01:30 PM
Atlanta Falcons LBs Akeem Dent and Lofa Tatupu have been splitting reps with the first-team defense at middle linebacker during minicamp this week.
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu working with starters Wed May 30, 02:19 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu worked with the first-team defense at middle linebacker during organized team activities Tuesday, May 29.
| Footballguys view: 2011 third-round pick Akeem Dent would be the other main candidate to take over the spot. We look forward to seeing Tatupu gained any of his burst back after sitting out the 2011 season. |
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu may be favorite for MLB Thu May 3, 03:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu may be considered the frontrunner for the starting middle linebacker position if he can stay healthy but will have to compete with LB Akeem Dent for the job.
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Falcons | Two expected to be candidates for MLB job Wed Mar 28, 01:44 PM
Atlanta Falcons LBs Lofa Tatupu and Akeem Dent are expected to compete for the starting middle linebacker job during training camp.
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Falcons | Terms of Lofa Tatupu's deal Sat Mar 10, 10:03 PM
Updating a previous report, the Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) to a two-year, maximum value contract of $5.75 million Saturday, March 10.
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu agrees to terms Sat Mar 10, 09:12 PM
The Atlanta Falcons reached an agreement with free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) Saturday, March 10.
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Falcons | Lofa Tatupu visits Fri Mar 9, 11:37 AM
Free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) worked out for the Atlanta Falcons Friday, March 9.
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NFL | Teams worried about Lofa Tatupu's health Sun Feb 19, 02:14 PM
Free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) has been meeting with teams and the teams are showing more concern about his ability to stay healthy for a season than they are his playing ability at this point.
| Footballguys view: Teams should be concerned with Tatupu because of the concussion and knee problems he had in his career. |
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Titans | Lofa Tatupu underwent physical Sat Feb 18, 02:25 PM
The Tennessee Titans gave free-agent Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) a physical during his visit Tuesday, Feb. 14. Tatupu did not play this season because of knee injuries.
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Bears | May show interest in Lofa Tatupu Wed Feb 15, 04:23 PM
The Chicago Bears could show interest in free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) this offseason.
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Saints | Unsure if Lofa Tatupu offered contact Wed Feb 15, 12:32 PM
Updating a previous report, the New Orleans Saints met with free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) Tuesday, Feb. 14, but it is not known if they offered him a contract during the visit.
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Titans | Lofa Tatupu visits Tue Feb 14, 11:35 PM
The Tennessee Titans hosted free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) for a visit Tuesday, Feb. 14. He visited with the New Orleans Saints Monday, Feb. 13.
| Footballguys view: The Titans had Colin McCarthy emerge as a quality young MLB last year after one-year signee Barrett Ruud was hurt, but veteran depth behind the second-year player will be a need. |
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Saints | Lofa Tatupu visits Tue Feb 14, 09:12 AM
Free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) visited the New Orleans Saints Monday, Feb. 13.
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NFL | Lofa Tatupu plans to make comeback in 2012 Tue Jan 31, 09:07 PM
Free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) (knee) sat out the 2011 season due to knee problems, but a source close to the situation says the player plans a comeback for 2012. 'It was just injury-related,' the source said. 'He wasn't 100 percent and he didn't feel he was ready to go.' Tatupu spent the season rehabbing his knee, working out and spending time with his family, which includes his infant son.
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Eagles | Lofa Tatupu might be fit Tue Jan 31, 09:06 PM
Free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) (knee) is planning a comeback, and the Philadelphia Eagles seem like a logical fit for him in 2012. The Eagles use a 4-3 defensive scheme, and they could use an upgrade to its inexperience linebacker corps.
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Giants | Lofa Tatupu might be a fit Wed Sep 7, 12:24 AM
The New York Giants might look into signing LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks), as they search to bolster their middle linebacker position.
| Footballguys view: Tatupu has been looking for work since he decided not to accept a pay cut from the Seahawks. Like Dhani Jones, he could be worth a pickup in deep IDP leagues if he gets signed. |
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Raiders | Kirk Morrison, Lofa Tatupu on radar? Wed Aug 24, 01:35 AM
Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said Tuesday, Aug. 23, that it is conceivable that the team will check into signing either free-agent LB Kirk Morrison (Jaguars) or Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks).
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Raiders | Could show interest in two LBs Fri Aug 19, 03:21 PM
The Oakland Raiders could show interest in free-agent LBs Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) and Kirk Morrison (Jaguars) at some point during the preseason.
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Raiders | Still talking with Lofa Tatupu Thu Aug 11, 05:21 PM
The Oakland Raiders are still talking with free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks).
| Footballguys view: The move would be curious if Oakland follows through with it because they used a top 10 pick on an MLB last year and they are set at OLB right now. It is possible that a signing of Tatupu would signal more 3-4 front snaps for the Oakland defense, and they have the personnel to make that front work for the most part. |
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Seahawks | Scheme reason for Lofa Tatupu release Sun Aug 7, 11:35 AM
The Seattle Seahawks released LB Lofa Tatupu because they did not believe he fit in what they wanted to do on defense moving forward. The Seahawks want to use more three-man fronts on defense and many believe Tatupu can only play middle linebacker in a 4-3 defensive alignment.
| Footballguys view: Tatupu's checkered injury history and steady decline after his amazing rookie season could also have something to do with it. |
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Redskins | Lofa Tatupu to visit Thu Aug 4, 11:35 AM
The Washington Redskins are still scheduled to meet with free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) Thursday, Aug. 4, even though the team re-signed LB Rocky McIntosh.
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Bears | Interested in Lofa Tatupu Wed Aug 3, 11:16 AM
The Chicago Bears have expressed interest in free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) and Tatupu has indicated that he is interested in joining the team.
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Raiders | Rolando McClain is starter at MLB Tue Aug 2, 12:05 AM
Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said Monday, Aug. 1, that LB Rolando McClain is the team's starting middle linebacker, hinting that free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) would have to change positions if he signed with the team.
| Footballguys view: Tatupu could maybe play outside opposite new multimillionaire Kamerion Wimbley? Either way, Tatupu's fantasy value is waning. |
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Redskins | Schedule to meet with two FAs Mon Aug 1, 02:25 PM
The Washington Redskins are scheduled to meet with free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) and CB Kelvin Hayden (Colts) this week.
| Footballguys view: The Redskins have a gaping hole next to London Fletcher at ILB with Rocky McIntosh a free agent and the club showing little interest in re-signing him. Tatupu would make sense, but his durability is an issue. Dan Snyder is just the type of owner to overpay a player on the decline like Tatupu. |
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Raiders | Will meet with Lofa Tatupu Mon Aug 1, 02:04 PM
The Oakland Raiders are scheduled to meet with free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahwks) Monday, Aug. 1.
| Footballguys view: This has set off speculation that the Raiders may switch to a 3-4 front, with guys like Kamerion Wimbley and Quentin Groves playing OLB and Tatupu next to Rolando McClain inside. Tatupu is in a thin market with so many ILBs signed over the weekend. |
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu released Sun Jul 31, 02:56 PM
Updating a previous report, the Seattle Seahawks have released LB Lofa Tatupu.
| Footballguys view: David Hawthorne becomes an instant IDP stud, top 10, if not top 5 LB. Tatupu is one of the better ILBs on the free agent market now, but a lot of teams that had need at the position just signed an option in the middle today. Tatupu might have lost a job by not outright rejecting restructuring earlier. |
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu to be released Sun Jul 31, 11:58 AM
The Seattle Seahawks requested LB Lofa Tatupu to take a cut in pay. He, in turn, requested his release. The Seahawks plan to cut him.
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu undergoes surgery on both knees Thu Jan 27, 05:28 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu (knees) underwent arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees Thursday, Jan. 27, according to Adam Schefter, of ESPN.
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu practice update Fri Jan 14, 09:35 PM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu (head) was able to practice Friday, Jan. 14, because Seattle practiced without helmets or hitting, reports The Seattle Times' Danny O'Neil. Tatupu will probably be a game-time decision, though he's likely to play. He has started every game at middle linebacker for Seattle this year.
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu questionable for playoff game Fri Jan 14, 04:42 PM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu (concussion) is listed questionable for the team's Divisional Round playoff game, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu not cleared to play yet Fri Jan 14, 04:17 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu (concussion) has not been cleared to play in the team's Divisional Round playoff game, but head coach Pete Carroll said Tatupu has a good chance to play in the game, reports The Associated Press. Tatupu participated in practice Friday, Jan. 14, after sitting out practice Thursday, Jan. 13.
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu expected to be cleared Thu Jan 13, 11:30 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu (concussion) must still be cleared before playing in the team's Divisional Round game against the Chicago Bears this weekend, according to The Associated Press. Head coach Pete Carroll thinks it is 'favorable' that Tatupu will be cleared and play against the Bears.
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu misses practice Wed Jan 12, 06:48 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu (concussion) missed practice Wednesday, Jan. 12, reports The Seattle Times' Danny O'Neil.
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu dealing with head injury Mon Jan 10, 10:38 PM
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Monday, Jan. 10, that LB Lofa Tatupu (head) is expected to practice later this week, reports Clare Farnsworth, of Seahawks.com. Tatupu suffered a head injury in the NFC wild-card game Saturday, Jan. 8, and was unable to return.
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Seahawks | Lofa Tatupu suffers concussion Sun Jan 9, 03:32 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu (concussion) suffered a concussion in the team's Wild Card playoff game, according to Eric Williams, of The Tacoma News Tribune.
| Footballguys view: Tatupu was concussed on a big collision with Saints RB Julius Jones. We'll see how he responds to treatment this week. |
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Seahawks | Two probable for Week 17 Fri Dec 31, 05:57 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu (knee) and PK Olindo Mare (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 31. Both are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play.
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Seahawks | Two practice fully Thursday Thu Dec 30, 08:19 PM
Seattle Seahawks PK Olindo Mare (back) and LB Lofa Tatupu (knee) both practiced fully Thursday, Dec. 30, reports The Seattle Times' Danny O'Neil.
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Seahawks | Four miss practice Wednesday Wed Dec 29, 06:21 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck (hip), PK Olindo Mare (back), WR Brandon Stokley (head) and LB Lofa Tatupu (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 29.
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Seahawks | Four practice Friday Fri Dec 24, 06:18 PM
Seattle Seahawks DL Chris Clemons (ankle), LB Lofa Tatupu (knee), C Chris Spencer (shoulder) and CB Marcus Trufant (back) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 24, and are probable for Week 16. All are expected to play.
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Seahawks | Three practice fully Thu Dec 23, 07:54 PM
Seattle Seahawks DL Chris Clemons (ankle), LB Lofa Tatupu (knee) and C Chris Spencer (shoulder) all practiced fully Thursday, Dec. 23, reports The Seattle Times' Danny O'Neil.
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