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Panthers | Six work out Thu Oct 9, 03:10 AM
The Carolina Panthers worked out free-agent RB Harvey Unga (Jaguars), DE Doug Worthington (Chargers), DT Michael Brooks (Seahawks), NT Richard Clebert (Buccaneers), TE Justice Cunningham (Rams) and FB Maurice Hagens (Miami, Fla.) this week.
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Jaguars | Trim roster Mon Aug 25, 11:08 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars released CB Michael Harris, WR Ramses Barden, LB Allen Bradford, OG Antoine Caldwell, LB Josh Hull, RB Harvey Unga, SS Joseph Young and C Patrick Lewis Monday, Aug. 25. The team also waived LS Charley Hughlett and WR Kenny Shaw, and DT David Carter (knee) was waived with a waived/injured designation.
| Footballguys view: Barden has bounced around now after not living up to his size/athleticism combination and third-round pick status. If he can't catch on in Jacksonville's young and injured WR corps, then he is probably on his way out of the league for good. |
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Jaguars | Sign two, waive two Sat Aug 16, 03:18 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agents FB Harvey Unga (Bears) and OT Cody Booth (Bears), waived WR Chad Hall and waived/injured FB Bradie Ewing (wrist) Saturday, Aug. 16.
| Footballguys view: Unga was a pick in the Supplemental Draft for the Bears a few years ago. He's a fullback with a plodding style when running the ball. |
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Bears | Seven signed Wed Sep 4, 08:17 AM
The Chicago Bears signed free-agent QB Jerrod Johnson (Seahawks), WR Ricardo Lockette (49ers) and re-signed LB Jerry Franklin, CB Demontre Hurst, TE Fendi Onobun, FB Harvey Unga and DE Aston Whiteside to the practice squad.
| Footballguys view: Lockette is an interesting speedster to monitor in super deep dynasty leagues. He can get on top of the defense in a hurry and track the ball over his shoulder. |
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Bears | 12 players let go Sat Aug 31, 09:24 PM
The Chicago Bears have released RB Armando Allen, OG Derek Dennis, LB J.T. Thomas, WR Terrence Toliver, OT Cory Brandon, DT Corvey Irvin, DT Christian Tupou, LS Brandon Hartson, CB Demontre Hurst, TE Fendi Onobun, RB Harvey Unga and DE Aston Whiteside.
| Footballguys view: Allen and Unga lose out on a backup RB role with the Bears. Fantasy owners need to remember the name Michael Ford as he's now the RB3 in Chicago behind Matt Forte and Michael Bush. The rookie from LSU is a talented runner who loves to punish defenders. |
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Bears | Three back at practice Tue Aug 27, 12:56 AM
Chicago Bears LS Patrick Mannelly (rib), DE Cheta Ozougwu (hamstring) and FB Harvey Unga (ribs) were each able to return to practice Monday, Aug. 26.
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Bears | Several missing from practice Tue Aug 20, 12:29 PM
Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), QB Matt Blanchard (hand), DT Corvey Irvin (ankle), LS Patrick Mannelly (rib), DT Henry Melton (concussion), DE Cheta Ozougwu (hamstring)and FB Harvey Unga (rib) each missed practice Monday, Aug. 19.
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Bears | Five miss practice, one returns Mon Aug 12, 10:38 AM
Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), LB D.J. Williams (calf), RB Armando Allen (undisclosed), OT Jonathan Scott (knee) and RB Harvey Unga (ribs) are out of practice Monday, Aug. 12. WR Joe Anderson (shoulder) returned to practice.
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Bears | Harvey Unga recovering Sun Aug 11, 08:02 PM
Chicago Bears FB Harvey Unga (rib) suffered a rib injury in the fourth quarter of the preseason game Friday, Aug. 12, against the Carolina Panthers.
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Bears | One elevated, one dropped Fri Dec 28, 08:38 PM
The Chicago Bears promoted RB Harvey Unga from the practice squad to the active roster Friday, Dec. 28, and they waived DE Cheta Ozougwu in the corresponding move.
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Bears | Harvey Unga could be added to roster Mon Dec 24, 03:41 PM
The Chicago Bears could sign practice squad RB Harvey Unga to their active roster because of RB Matt Forte's (ankle) injury.
| Footballguys view: Forte's ankle injury is not thought to be serious, but they'll monitor him during the week of practice. The Bears can clinch a wild-card spot in the playoffs with a win in week 17 and a loss by the Vikings. Chicago plays on the road in Detroit this week. |
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Bears | Make practice squad moves Tue Dec 4, 03:05 PM
The Chicago Bears released QB Matt Blanchard and re-signed FB Harvey Unga Tuesday, Dec. 4.
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Bears | Make practice squad move Wed Oct 10, 09:35 PM
The Chicago Bears signed free-agent WR Kamar Aiken (Bills) to the practice squad Wednesday, Oct. 10, and they terminated the contract of RB Harvey Unga.
| Footballguys view: Unga was a supplemental draft pick by the Bears a few years ago. He doesn't have what it takes to make an impact at the pro level. Even in the deepest of dynasty leagues he has zero fantasy value. |
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Bears | Sign eight to practice squad Sun Sep 2, 05:57 PM
The Chicago Bears have signed RB Armando Allen, WR Joe Anderson, QB Matt Blanchard, OT Cory Brandon, OT James Brown, CB Isaiah Frey, RB Harvey Unga and DE Aston Whiteside to their practice squad.
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Bears | Make roster move Mon Aug 27, 03:51 PM
The Chicago Bears waived RB Harvey Unga Monday, Aug. 27.
| Footballguys view: Unga was a supplemental pick in 2010 but was injured early on with the Bears. He never quite bounced back and may have trouble latching on with another team. |
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Bears | Harvey Unga returns to team Mon Apr 16, 05:11 PM
The Chicago Bears have reinstated RB Harvey Unga from the reserve/left squad list. Unga left the team last season to take care of a personal issue.
| Footballguys view: Unga was a supplemental draft pick by the Bears in 2010 but injuries and this personal issue have kept him off the field. He's built more like a Fullback than a Running Back and we're not expecting much from him even if he makes the team and gets some playing time. |
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Bears | Harvey Unga placed on reserve/left squad list Sat Sep 3, 08:47 PM
The Chicago Bears placed RB Harvey Unga on the reserve/left squad list Saturday, Sept. 3. He has been excused from the team since early in training camp due to a personal issue.
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Bears | Several miss game due to injuries Tue Aug 23, 12:11 AM
Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams (undisclosed), CB Zackary Bowman (head), LB Lance Briggs (undisclosed), RB Harvey Unga (personal) and DL Corey Wootton (undisclosed) were unable to play due to injury in the preseasoon game Monday, Aug. 22.
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Bears | Harvey Unga leaves team Fri Aug 19, 02:45 PM
Chicago Bears RB Harvey Unga has left the team to tend to a personal matter. It is the second time Unga has left the team during training camp.
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Bears | Harvey Unga leaves team Thu Aug 18, 04:57 PM
Chicago Bears RB Harvey Unga (personal) has left the team for the second time during training camp to deal with some personal issues.
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Bears | Harvey Unga placed on IR Thu Aug 12, 05:09 PM
Chicago Bears RB Harvey Unga (hamstring) has been placed on Injured Reserve, reports ESPNChicago's Jeff Dickerson.
| Footballguys view: Bad news for the Bears rookie runner here. Chicago added Unga in the supplemental draft with a seventh-round pick, but will be unable to see him in action in 2010. This injury opens up the door for guys like Garrette Wolfe, Khalil Bell, and Brandon Minor to get more practice reps in camp. |
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Bears | Five sitting out practice Wednesday Wed Aug 11, 08:00 PM
Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (undisclosed), LB Brian Iwuh (knee), LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (undisclosed), WR Greg Mathews (undisclosed) and RB Harvey Unga (hamstring) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, reports Sean Jensen, of the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Bears | Eight sit out Thursday Fri Aug 6, 03:51 AM
Chicago Bears QB Mike Teel (hamstring), WR Juaquin Iglesias (quadriceps), S Josh Bullocks (quadriceps), S Chris Harris (back), RB Harvey Unga (hamstring), LB Brian Iwuh (knee), TE Desmond Clark (rest) and DE Barry Turner (hamstring) sat out the team's practice Thursday, Aug. 5, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.
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Bears | Seven sitting out practice Wednesday Wed Aug 4, 08:14 PM
Chicago Bears C Olin Kreutz (Achilles'), CB Charles Tillman (undisclosed), CB Major Wright (groin), RB Harvey Unga (hamstring), WR Juaquin Iglesias (groin), QB Mike Teel (undisclosed) and DE Barry Turner (undisclosed) are sitting out the team's night practice Wednesday, Aug. 4, reports ESPNChicago.com's Jeff Dickerson.
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Bears | Harvey Unga hopes to be back soon Mon Aug 2, 04:36 PM
Chicago Bears RB Harvey Unga (hamstring) said he hopes is pulled hamstring does not keep him out of practice for a long time, reports the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs.
| Footballguys view: Unga said the hamstring pull is 'not that bad' and expect to be back on the practice field soon. The Bears selected Unga in the seventh-round of the supplemental draft to give them more depth behind Matt Forte and Chester Taylor. Unga is somewhat limited as a runner, but could also play as a pass catching fullback if needed. |
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Bears | Two injured Sunday Sun Aug 1, 06:39 PM
Chicago Bears WR Juaquin Iglesias (groin) and RB Harvey Unga (hamstring) were each injured during practice Sunday, Aug. 1, reports ESPNChicago.com's Jeff Dickerson.
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Bears | Harvey Unga could see time at FB Wed Jul 21, 03:06 PM
The Chicago Bears may try to use RB Harvey Unga at fullback during training camp, reports Brad Biggs, of NationalFootballPost.com.
| Footballguys view: Some were hyping Unga as a potential feature back in the pros, but we just don't see it. He's a big back, who is difficult to bring down once he gets a head of steam. However, Unga is not creative, agile, or elusive in the open field. He is a proven receiver out of the backfield, and could play as a pass catching fullback for the Bears. |
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Bears | Harvey Unga will have to earn roster spot Fri Jul 16, 01:45 PM
Chicago Bears RB Harvey Unga will have to compete with the team's other running backs to secure an opening day roster spot, reports Neil Hayes, of the Chicago Sun-Times.
| Footballguys view: He can probably overcome Kahlil Bell pretty easily, but Garrett Wolfe adds a lot of value on special teams, so he might be tough to edge out for the third roster spot at RB. |
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Bears | Harvey Unga surprised by selection Fri Jul 16, 01:45 PM
Chicago Bears RB Harvey Unga said he was surprised that the Chicago Bears selected him in the supplemental draft because of the number of running backs the team has on its roster, reports Neil Hayes, of the Chicago Sun-Times. 'They're stacked up with running backs right now. They don't need another back. I'm just going to come in there and bust my butt and make the best of the situation. I told them this is something they won't regret and I'm a man of my word,' Unga said.
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Bears | Harvey Unga brings versatility Thu Jul 15, 04:52 PM
Chicago Bears rookie RB Harvey Unga has the potential to be used in single-back formations, and also could be considered at fullback, reports Dan Pompei, of ChicagoBreakingSports.com. Unga can contribute as a pass receiver and protector, and is also considered a power back. He will compete with RBs Kahlil Bell and Garrett Wolfe for a roster spot during training camp.
| Footballguys view: Unga does not have the quick initial burst or change of direction skills to be anything more than a short-yardage back. He is a proven receiver out of the backfield, and could be a pass catching fullback for the Bears. |
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Bears | Harvey Unga to compete for No. 3 RB job Thu Jul 15, 03:20 PM
Chicago Bears RB Harvey Unga will compete for the team's No. 3 running back job during training camp, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.
| Footballguys view: Currently the Bears have Khalil Bell and Garrett Wolfe as backup running backs. Unga is not a feature back, but is better than those two players because of his size and receiving ability. |
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Bears | Select Harvey Unga in supplemental draft Thu Jul 15, 02:22 PM
The Chicago Bears have selected Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga in the seventh round of the NFL supplemental draft, according to Adam Schefter, from ESPN.
| Footballguys view: Unga is a situational back, and not a feature back. He's big and hard to bring down once he gets a head of steam, but he lacks the quickness and agility to be a feature runner in the NFL. Unga is a proven receiver out of the backfield, and has the versatility to play running back or fullback. |
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NFL | Four eligible for Supplemental Draft Wed Jul 14, 07:01 PM
The NFL Supplemental Draft is Thursday, July 15, reports Bart Hubbuch, of The New York Post. The four players eligible are: RB Harvey Unga (BYU), RB Vanness Emokpae (Truman State), RB Quentin Castille (NorthWestern State) and DT Joshua Price-Brent (Illinois). Hubbuch notes he has heard Unga could be selected as high as the third round after having a great workout a week ago.
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NFL | Harvey Unga could go in third round Mon Jul 12, 07:59 PM
Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga could go in the third round of the supplemental draft July 15, reports NFL.com's Michael Lombardi. The St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins are believed to have serious interest in Unga.
| Footballguys view: Unga's FB/RB tweener style fits the Dolphins well and could put Lex Hillard and Kory Sheets out of a possible job. The Bucs could use Unga to spell Cadillac Williams and Derrick Ward, and the Rams need a rugged backup for Steven Jackson in the worst way. Still, a third round pick is probably a bit high for the Rams and Bucs because they're likely to be in the top half of the draft again next year. |
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NFL | Four teams show most interest in Harvey Unga Fri Jul 9, 02:02 PM
Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga received the most interest from the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks during his workout, reports Jay Drew, of the Salt Lake Tribune.
| Footballguys view: The Saints, Bucs, and Eagles would presumably turn Unga into a fullback, but the Seahawks wide-open backfield could be the best fantasy landing spot for the big back. |
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NFL | Harvey Unga works out Thursday Thu Jul 8, 03:58 PM
Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga (ankle) worked out for 20 NFL teams Thursday, July 8, but was reportedly hampered by an ankle injury, reports NFL.com's Gil Brandt. Unga measured in at his workout with a height of 6-foot-1, 244 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash at 4.76 seconds and 4.65 seconds, the three-cone drill in 7.41 seconds and the short shuttle in 4.51 seconds. He measured a 9-foot-6 broad jump and a 35-inch vertical jump. Among the teams represented at the workout were the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints.
| Footballguys view: Several teams are interested in Unga, who may be the only player selected in the 2010 Supplemental Draft on July 15th. We think he isn't fast enough to be a tailback at this level, but could contribute as a fullback, short-yardage, and goalline runner. |
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Buccaneers | Could have interest in Harvey Unga Tue Jul 6, 04:12 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have interest in Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga in the later rounds of the NFL supplemental draft if another team does not select him, reports the St. Petersburg Times' Stephen Holder. Unga appears to have the combination of size and speed, which the Buccaneers are lacking in a running back.
| Footballguys view: Unga might be the only player selected in the upcoming 2010 Supplemental Draft. The big back from BYU does not have the agility or quickness to be a featured runner in this league, but he could provide some 'power' to the running game because of his size. |
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NFL | Harvey Unga's workout expected to be heavily attended Thu Jun 24, 01:28 PM
Scouts from at least three-quarters of the teams in the NFL are expected to attended Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga's workout July 8, according to the Boston Globe's Albert Breer. Unga is eligible to be selected in the NFL supplemental draft.
| Footballguys view: Unga is a big back, but some are considering a move to fullback for the former BYU ball carrier. We don't think he's quick, elusive, or sudden enough to make it as a RB in the NFL. |
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NFL | Several teams believed to be interested in Harvey Unga Mon Jun 21, 05:57 PM
Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga is believed to be drawing interest from the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, reports Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Unga is eligible to be selected in the NFL supplemental draft.
| Footballguys view: Unga is a big back who could immediately contribute as a short yardage and goalline specialist. Since 1977 there have been 39 players selected in the supplemental draft, and Unga would be the first RB chosen since the Texans grabbed Tony Hollings with a second-round pick back in 2003. |
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Dolphins | Showing interest in Harvey Unga Mon Jun 21, 05:51 PM
The Miami Dolphins have shown interest in Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga and will attend his Pro Day in July, a source told Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Unga is eligible to be selected in the NFL supplemental draft.
| Footballguys view: The Dolphins might be looking to add another big back behind Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. They currently have Patrick Cobbs, Lex Hilliard, and Kory Sheets as reserve running backs and adding Unga to the mix could boot one of those guys off the final roster. Unga gets low between the tackles, and is a hard charging, no-nonsense type of runner. He's expected to draw a lot of interest from several teams around the NFL. |
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NFL | Harvey Unga to hold Pro Day Fri Jun 18, 01:25 PM
Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga will hold a Pro Day July 8, which is a week before the NFL supplemental draft, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.
| Footballguys view: La Canfora thinks that Unga could "go high" in the supplemental draft, but we think third-round is about his ceiling. |
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NFL | Harvey Unga to enter supplemental draft Fri Jun 18, 01:22 PM
Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga has sent in his paperwork to be included in the NFL's supplemental draft, a source told NFLDraftScout.com's Rob Rang.
| Footballguys view: Unga was run out of BYU because of allegations of premarital sex. He is a power back who could be selected with a mid-round pick. |
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