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Saints | Jason Trusnik signs with Saints Wed Dec 14, 10:07 AM
Free-agent LB Jason Trusnik (Vikings) signed an undisclosed deal with the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, Dec. 14.
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Panthers | Sign Jason Trusnik Tue Mar 31, 04:08 PM
Free-agent LB Jason Trusnik (Dolphins) signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, March 31. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Trusnik started six games last year for the Dolphins where he played 397 snaps over the 16-game season. He can play inside or outside linebacker, and Trusnik is a two-down run-stuffer who can also contribute on special teams. |
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Jets | Interested in Jason Trusnik Wed Mar 25, 02:12 PM
Free-agent LB Jason Trusnik (Dolphins) is attracting interest from the New York Jets.
| Footballguys view: Trusnik is a two-down run-stuffer. Don't ask him to cover or rush the passer and he's fine. |
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Dolphins | Jason Trusnik won't return Wed Feb 25, 01:59 AM
The Miami Dolphins have decided not to re-sign impending free-agent LB Jason Trusnik, barring a last-minute change.
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Dolphins | Jason Trusnik could start Sat Oct 25, 12:34 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Jason Trusnik could start at middle linebacker in Week 8 if LB Koa Misi (ankle) is not able to play.
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Dolphins | Two out for Week 2 Thu Sep 11, 08:39 AM
Miami Dolphins LB Koa Misi (ankle) and LB Philip Wheeler (thumb) are out for Week 2. LB Jason Trusnik is expected to play middle linebacker, and Jonathan Freeny will replace Wheeler.
| Footballguys view: Trusnik had a solid game against New England, so there shouldn't be much letdown there, but Freeny was a bit shakier, albeit in limited snaps. The Bills are a bit shaky offensively, which might make things easier on the replacements. |
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Dolphins | Jason Trusnik in starting lineup Sun Sep 7, 01:12 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Jason Trusnik started at outside linebacker Week 1 in place of LB Philip Wheeler (thumb).
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Dolphins | Koa Misi misses game Sun Aug 24, 12:00 AM
Miami Dolphins LB Koa Misi (shoulder) did not play in the third preseason game because of a shoulder injury. LB Jason Trusnik started at middle linebacker.
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Dolphins | Jason Trusnik expected to start Sat Oct 19, 09:30 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Jason Trusnik is expected to start at middle linebacker Week 7 because of the injury to LB Dannell Ellerbe (shoulder).
| Footballguys view: Trusnik is a decent desperation play in IDP leagues because the Bills love to run the ball and play an uptempo offense. |
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Dolphins | Nine players listed as probable Fri Oct 18, 05:58 PM
Miami Dolphins C Mike Pouncey (ankle), OT Nate Garner (knee), OT Will Yeatman (shoulder), DE Dion Jordan (ankle), DE Cameron Wake (knee), LB Koa Misi (knee, shoulder), LB Jason Trusnik (rib), SS Chris D. Clemons (knee) and P Brandon Fields (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 18, and are listed as probable for Week 7.
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Dolphins | Three practice in full Thu Oct 17, 05:27 PM
Miami Dolphins OT Nate Garner (knee), DE Dion Jordan (ankle) and LB Jason Trusnik (rib) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 17.
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Dolphins | Three practice in full Wed Oct 16, 10:19 PM
Miami Dolphins OT Nate Garner (knee), DE Dion Jordan (ankle) and LB Jason Trusnik (rib) were each able to practice in full Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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Dolphins | Four questionable Fri Oct 4, 04:03 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Brandon Gibson (ankle), S Don Jones (elbow), LB Jason Trusnik (rib) and DE Cameron Wake (knee) all were limited in practice Friday Oct. 4, and are questionable for Week 5.
| Footballguys view: If Gibson is out on Sunday, Rishard Matthews will see more snaps, and tight end Charles Clay could see more targets. |
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Dolphins | Seven limited Thu Oct 3, 04:48 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Nolan Carroll (ankle), S Chris D. Clemons (gluteus), LB Dannell Ellerbe (knee), S Don Jones (elbow), LB Koa Misi (shoulder), LB Jason Trusnik (rib) and DE Cameron Wake (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 3.
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Dolphins | Three miss practice Wed Oct 2, 08:11 PM
Miami Dolphins S Don Jones (elbow), CB Dimitri Patterson (elbow) and LB Jason Trusnik (rib) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 2.
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Dolphins | Jason Trusnik shaken up Mon Sep 30, 10:52 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Jason Trusnik (undisclosed) was shaken up in the third quarter of the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Sept. 30, due to an undisclosed injury suffered while covering a punt. He was able to walk off the field under his own power.
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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 | Jason Trusnik could start Week 15 Sat Dec 15, 02:39 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Jason Trusnik could start at outside linebacker in Week 15 because of the injury to LB Koa Misi (ankle).
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Dolphins | Jason Trusnik signs extension Sat Nov 24, 11:09 AM
The Miami Dolphins have signed LB Jason Trusnik to a two-year contract extension worth $2.17 million, according to his agent. Trusnik will earn $715,000 next year and $855,000 in 2014. He will also earn bonuses totaling $600,000.
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Dolphins | Five probable Fri Nov 2, 03:14 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas (elbow), LB Jason Trusnik (forearm) QB Matt Moore (calf) practiced Friday, Nov. 2, while C Mike Pouncey (Achilles') and LB Karlos Dansby (biceps) were limited. All are probable for Week 9.
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Dolphins | Three fully practices Thu Nov 1, 08:18 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore (calf), RB Daniel Thomas (elbow) and LB Jason Trusnik (forearm) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.
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Dolphins | Three fully participate in practice Wed Oct 31, 05:34 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore (calf), RB Daniel Thomas (elbow) and LB Jason Trusnik (forearm) all fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31.
| Footballguys view: Thomas could make for a nice 'what the heck' flex this week against the Colts. Moore will start if Ryan Tannehill (knee, thigh) is unable to play. |
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Dolphins | Six probable Fri Sep 7, 06:18 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Brian Hartline (calf), OG John Jerry (ankle), OT Jake Long (knee), LB Koa Misi (back), DE Derrick Shelby (shoulder) and LB Jason Trusnik (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 7, and are probable for Week 1.
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Dolphins | Four limited Thu Sep 6, 06:56 PM
Miami Dolphins OG John Jerry (ankle), OT Jake Long (knee), LB Koa Misi (back) and LB Jason Trusnik (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 6.
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Dolphins | Four limited Wed Sep 5, 04:09 PM
Miami Dolphins OG John Jerry (ankle), OT Jake Long (knee), LB Koa Misi (back) and LB Jason Trusnik (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 5.
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Dolphins | Four out for preseason game Fri Aug 17, 03:40 PM
Miami Dolphins DE Cameron Wake (whiplash), LB Karlos Dansby, (undisclosed), LB Kevin Burnett (undisclosed) and DT Tony McDaniel (knee) are all out for the Dolphins preseason game against the Carolina Panthers Friday, Aug. 17. DE Olivier Vernon will start for Wake. LBs Jason Trusnik and Gary Guyton will likely start for Dansby and Burnett. OGs Artis Hicks (undisclosed) and Eric Steinbach (undisclosed) could also miss the game.
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Dolphins | Jason Trusnik signed Sat Jul 30, 01:07 AM
The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent LB Jason Trusnik (Browns) Friday, July 29. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
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Dolphins | Jason Trusnik to join team? Wed Jul 27, 10:28 AM
It is believed the Miami Dolphins have reached a two-year deal with unrestricted free-agent LB Jason Trusnik (Browns). Financial terms of the deal are not yet available.
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Browns | Five miss practice Wednesday Wed Nov 3, 06:44 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Jake Delhomme (ankle), DL Shaun Rogers (ankle), OT John St. Clair (ankle), LB Jason Trusnik (undisclosed) and QB Seneca Wallace (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 3.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Colt McCoy will get another start at QB for the Browns this week vs. the Patriots. |
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Browns | Jason Trusnik probable for Week 4 Fri Oct 1, 05:26 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Jason Trusnik (head) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 1, reports Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette. He is listed as probable for Week 4 and should be able to play.
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Browns | Six players do not practice Thursday Thu Sep 30, 05:24 PM
Cleveland Browns OT John St. Clair (ankle), DEs Kenyon Coleman (knee) and Robaire Smith (back), DT Shaun Rogers (back), LB Jason Trusnik (head) and CB Derrick Roberson (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 30, reports ClevelandBrowns.com.
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Browns | 10 miss practice time Wednesday Wed Sep 29, 06:19 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Kenyon Coleman (knee), CB Derrick Roberson (hip), DT Shaun Rogers (ankle, hip), DE Robaire Smith (back), T John St. Clair (ankle), LB Jason Trusnik (head) and FB Lawrence Vickers did not take part in practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. RB James Davis (thigh), WR Brian Robiskie (hamstring) and G Shawn Lauvao (ankle) were limited during workouts.
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Browns | Trusnik signs tender offer Sat Mar 13, 05:08 PM
Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns restricted free-agent LB Jason Trusnik has signed his one-year tender offer.
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Browns | Six given second-round tenders Thu Mar 4, 08:44 PM
Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the Cleveland Browns have given second-round tenders to impending restricted free agents S Abram Elam, RB Jerome Harrison, LB D'Qwell Jackson, LB Matt Roth, LB Jason Trusnik and FB Lawrence Vickers.
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Browns | Bowens starts at ILB Week 8 Mon Nov 2, 02:31 AM
Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns LB David Bowens moved to inside linebacker Week 8, replacing rookie LB Kaluka Maiava. LB Jason Trusnik took over for Bowens' spot at outside linebacker.
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Browns | Six limited Friday, probable for Week 7 Fri Oct 23, 09:32 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns C Alex Mack (illness), CB Anthony Madison (illness), S Brodney Pool (illness), WR Chansi Stuckey (illness), LB Jason Trusnik (illness) and FB Lawrence Vickers (illness) were limited in practice Friday, Oct. 23, but they are probable for Week 7.
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Browns | Nine miss practice Thursday with flu Thu Oct 22, 07:49 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Harrison (illness), C Alex Mack (illness), CB Anthony Madison (illness), S Brodney Pool (illness), TE Robert Royal (hamstring, finger, illness), WR Chansi Stuckey (illness), LB Jason Trusnik (illness), FB Lawrence Vickers (illness) and DL Corey Williams (illness) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 22, because of the flu. The team expects to get most of them back before their Week 7 game.
| Footballguys view: Between the staph infection problems of years past and this flu outbreak, we have to think Cleveland team facilities could use some hand sanitizer dispensers. |
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Browns | Mangini says team has several options to replace Jackson Wed Oct 21, 06:08 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said the team could use LB Kaluka Maiava, LB Jason Trusnik or LB David Bowens at inside linebacker to replace injured LB D'Qwell Jackson (shoulder).
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Browns | 11 players miss practice because of illness Wed Oct 21, 05:34 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Harrison (illness), C Alex Mack (illness), CB Anthony Madison (illness), FS Brodney Pool (illness), DT Shaun Rogers (illness, foot), TE Robert Royal (illness, hamstring, finger), WR Chansi Stuckey (illness), LB Jason Trusnik (illness), DE Corey Williams (illness), FB Lawrence Vickers (illness) and LB Kamerion Wimbley (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21, because of illness.
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Browns | Barton injured Week 5 Tue Oct 13, 07:21 PM
Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Eric Barton (undisclosed) left the team's Week 5 game. After Barton left, LB Jason Trusnik played outside linebacker and LB David Bowens moved to inside linebacker.
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Browns | Stuckey, others acquired Wed Oct 7, 09:11 AM
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns acquired WR Chansi Stuckey, LB Jason Trusnik and two draft picks from the New York Jets for WR Braylon Edwards.
| Footballguys view: Stuckey will be replaced by Edwards as the starting wide receiver opposite Jerricho Cotchery. Now in Cleveland, Stuckey has a good chance to win the number two job with rookie Mohamed Massaquoi on the other side. |
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Jets | Murrell, Trusnik could see more time while Pace out Fri Jul 3, 03:55 PM
Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets LB Marques Murrell and LB Jason Trusnik could see more playing time while LB Calvin Pace serves his four-game suspension.
| Footballguys view: Rex Ryan praised Murrell as one of the best performers in the team's minicamp last month. The real opportunity is here for Vernon Gholston who finished his disappointing rookie season with only 4 tackles and 0 sacks in 15 games played. |
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