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Lions | Eight released Mon May 12, 04:36 PM
The Detroit Lions released C Sherman Carter, WR Carlin Isles, LB Jon Morgan, CB Nate Ness, S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, PK John Potter, TE Matt Veldman and WR Cody Wilson Monday, May 12.
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Lions | Israel Idonije placed on IR Fri Dec 27, 04:57 PM
The Detroit Lions have placed DE Israel Idonije (neck) on Injured Reserve. The team also signed practice squad S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Lions | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah added to practice squad Mon Dec 2, 05:21 PM
The Detroit Lions have signed FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to their practice squad.
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Raiders | Five players waived Mon May 13, 06:27 PM
The Oakland Raiders have waived TE Mickey Shuler, C Deveric Gallington, CB Adrian Bushell, FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah and LS Adam Steiner.
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Raiders | Six signed to futures contracts Wed Jan 2, 04:17 PM
The Oakland Raiders have signed WR Travionte Session, TE Mickey Shuler, C Jason Slowey, OG Jason Foster, LB Jerrell Harris and FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to futures contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Raiders | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah re-signs Tue Dec 11, 06:39 PM
The Oakland Raiders re-signed S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to their practice squad.
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Raiders | Make practice squad move Wed Oct 31, 09:51 AM
The Oakland Raiders have released CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah from the practice squad.
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Raiders | Two added to practice squad Wed Sep 19, 02:07 PM
The Oakland Raiders have signed FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah and DT Vaughn Meatoga to their practice squad.
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Steelers | Trio of CBs try out Wed Sep 5, 10:53 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers recently worked out free-agent CBs Dominique Franks (Falcons), Terrence Johnson (Colts) and Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (Cowboys).
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Cowboys | Make roster moves to get to 53 players Sat Sep 1, 01:04 PM
The Dallas Cowboys released OT Jeff Adams, LB Baraka Atkins, DT Ben Bass, WR Tim Benford, DT Robert Callaway, QB Rudy Carpenter, FB Shaun Chapas, WR Danny Coale, RB Lance Dunbar, DT Clifton Geathers, OG Harland Gunn, WR Saalim Hakim, LB Adrian Hamilton, OG Ronald Leary, LB Orie Lemon, RB Jamize Olawale, OT Pat McQuistan, CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB Lionel Smith, TE Andrew Szczerba, SS Eddie Whitley and CB Teddy Williams. The team also waived injured OG Daniel Loper (undisclosed).
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah moving to CB Mon Jul 30, 04:57 PM
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah will be moving to cornerback this season.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah could help out as returner Thu Jun 28, 04:00 PM
Dallas Cowboys FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah could be used as a kick returner this season since the team believes he can produce in that role because of his speed.
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Eagles | Placed claim on Akwasi Owusu-Ansah Wed May 9, 03:13 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles placed a waiver claim on FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah but he was awarded to the Dallas Cowboys.
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Cowboys | Bring back Akwasi Owusu-Ansah Wed May 9, 01:36 AM
The Dallas Cowboys claimed CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars Tuesday, May 8.
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Jaguars | Five released Mon May 7, 02:54 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars have released QB Dan LeFevour, WRs Nelson Rosario and Jarrett Boykin, DE Frank Trotter and FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.
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Jaguars | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah getting first start Sat Dec 24, 12:17 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah will be his first career start in Week at safety in place of injured SS Dwight Lowery (shoulder).
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Jaguars | Two roster moves Tue Dec 6, 09:45 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars promoted WR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to the active roster Tuesday, Dec. 6, and cut TE Fendi Onobun.
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Jaguars | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah added to practice squad Mon Dec 5, 09:04 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent WR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (Cowboys) to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 5.
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Cowboys | Shaun Chapas added to roster Wed Nov 30, 12:10 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have signed practice squad FB Shaun Chapas to their active roster. In a corresponding move, the team released WR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah likely to be cut Tue Nov 29, 09:09 PM
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to cut WR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah from the 53-man roster, according to a source. He is eligible for the practice squad if he clears waivers.
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Cowboys | Felix Jones could return kicks Fri Nov 18, 06:05 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (ankle) could return kickoffs along with WRs Kevin Ogletree and Akwasi Owusu-Ansah in Week 11 against the Washington Redskins. Jones could play in his first game since a four-game absence. WR Dez Bryant said he will lobby for his chance to return punts.
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Cowboys | Dez Bryant won't return punts Tue Nov 15, 04:12 PM
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said WR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah will continue to return kickoffs and punts after his first action in the roles in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills. The team had been using WRs Dez Bryant and Kevin Ogletree on returns.
| Footballguys view: Bryant is too prone to big hits to risk on returns right now. The Cowboys would be smart to use him on returns in key late-game situations, but that's about it. |
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah may return kicks Sat Nov 12, 01:55 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah could be used as the main kick returner in Week 10. He was working with the main special teams unit during practice Friday, Nov. 11.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah added to active roster Sat Nov 12, 01:27 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have signed practice squad WR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to their active roster. In a corresponding move, the team released OL Daniel Loper.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah could be added to practice Fri Nov 11, 02:59 PM
The Dallas Cowboys could sign practice squad WR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to their active roster because of the injury to WR Miles Austin (hamstring). WR Dwayne Harris (hamstring) was a candidate to be added to the active roster but he suffered a hamstring injury during practice.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah gets look at receiver Fri Sep 23, 10:50 PM
Dallas Cowboys SS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah said Friday, Sept. 23, that he was asked to try receiver. 'They asked me to play receiver,' Owusu-Ansah said. 'They said, 'We kind of like you at receiver.' It's mostly scout team. I'll do whatever they ask me to do.'
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Cowboys | Seven land on practice squad Mon Sep 5, 12:47 AM
The Dallas Cowboys added FB Shaun Chapas and Isaiah Greenhouse to the practice squad Sunday, Sept. 4. The team also agreed to put WRs Andre Holmes and Teddy Williams, LB Orie Lemon, S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah and CB Mario Butler on the practice squad.
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Cowboys | Roster cut down to 53 players Sat Sep 3, 06:17 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have released LB Mike Balogun, QB Tom Brandstater, CB Mario Butler, FB Shaun Chapas, LB Kenwin Cummings, FB Isaiah Greenhouse, PK Shayne Graham, WR Manuel Johnson, P Chris Jones, LB Orie Lemon, WR Lyle Leong, G Leupapa Letuli, RB Lonyae Miller, DE Igor Olshansky, S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, FB Jason Pociask, WR Tysson Poots, CB Chris Randle, PK Dave Rayner, DE Jimmy Saddler-McQueen, S Andrew Sendejo, CB Josh Thomas, LB Brandon Williams, WR Teddy Williams and S Collin Zych.
| Footballguys view: Fourth and Long winner Jesse Holley makes the final roster. |
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Cowboys | Could add two safeties Sun Jul 31, 01:09 PM
The Dallas Cowboys could sign two free-agent safeties to help bolster the position, which is considered a weak spot on defense. Ss Akwasi Owusu-Ansah and Barry Church have been working with the first-string defense during practice in training camp.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah injures calf Thu Jul 28, 09:43 PM
Dallas Cowboys FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (calf) injured his calf during practice Thursday, July 28.
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Cowboys | Coach thinks Akwasi Owusu-Ansah can be good returner Fri May 27, 01:50 PM
Dallas Cowboys special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis believes that FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah has a bright future as a returner.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah may not compete for starting job Wed May 18, 09:18 AM
Dallas Cowboys FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah may not compete for a starting job next season if the team signs a veteran safety during the offseason. He could compete for a spot in the secondary rotation as well as a kick returner.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah says ankle healthy Mon Apr 11, 02:07 PM
Dallas Cowboys FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) said the ankle he injured during the season is healthy and feels good, reports Drew Davison, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He said he has been running and taking part in defensive back drills.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah could compete for starting job Thu Jan 27, 01:48 PM
Dallas Cowboys FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah may compete for a starting job next season but still have things to learn about playing safety, reports Todd Archer, of ESPNDallas.com.
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Cowboys | Two placed on IR Wed Nov 10, 11:56 AM
Updating a previous report, the Dallas Cowboys have announced they have placed DE Marcus Spears (calf) and FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) on Injured Reserve, ending their 2010 season.
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Cowboys | Two players could be placed on IR Wed Nov 10, 11:07 AM
The Dallas Cowboys could place DE Marcus Spears (calf) and FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) on Injured Reserve, a source told Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Cowboys | Week 9 Inactives Sun Nov 7, 07:25 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have declared CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, LB Brandon Williams, DL Jason Hatcher, OT Jermey Parnell, WR Kevin Ogletree, OG Montrae Holland, OL Sam Young, QB Tony Romo inactive for Week 9.
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Cowboys | Four players ruled out for Week 9 Fri Nov 5, 06:09 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (shoulder), OG Montrae Holland (groin), DL Jason Hatcher (groin) and FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 5, and have been ruled out for Week 9.
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Cowboys | Four miss practice Thursday Thu Nov 4, 04:10 PM
Dallas Cowboys DL Jason Hatcher (groin), OG Montrae Holland (groin), FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) and QB Tony Romo (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 4.
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Cowboys | Eight miss practice Wednesday Wed Nov 3, 09:30 PM
Dallas Cowboys T Marc Colombo (back), DE Jason Hatcher (groin), G Montrae Holland (groin), LB Bradie James (knee), RB Felix Jones (ankle), CB Terence Newman (ribs), S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) and QB Tony Romo (shoulder) all missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 3.
| Footballguys view: Jones has never been a quick healer, so watch the Cowboys practice reports later this week to see how much value Tashard Choice could have on Sunday. |
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah suffered injury Week 8 Mon Nov 1, 01:02 PM
Dallas Cowboys FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle during the team's Week 8 game and was in a walking boot after the game, according to Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News. He will have his ankle evaluated further Monday, Nov. 1.
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Cowboys | Dez Bryant may not return punts if active Week 6 Sat Oct 16, 11:48 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (ankle) may lose his punt return duties if he is able to play in Week 6, reports The Dallas Morning News' Todd Archer. CB Terence Newman or FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah could take over the return duties.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys want Bryant to get through a game healthy and may reduce his role outside of the offense to help. |
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Cowboys | Moving Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to CB Mon Sep 6, 02:38 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have moved FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to cornerback because they only kept three cornerbacks on their final roster, reports Calvin Watkins, of ESPNDallas.com.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to return kicks Saturday Sat Aug 21, 04:24 PM
Dallas Cowboys FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah will be the team's primary kick returner during their preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21, reports Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Cowboys | Three to debut Saturday night Thu Aug 19, 07:46 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (quadriceps), CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (shoulder) and TE Martellus Bennett (ankle) will make their preseason debuts Saturday, Aug. 21, reports Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Cowboys | Nine to miss game Thursday Wed Aug 11, 08:27 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (quadriceps), TE Martellus Bennett (ankle), S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (shoulder, hamstring), OT Alex Barron (finger, ankle), DL Sean Lissemore (groin), TE Scott Sicko (concussion), CB Cletis Gordon (neck), S Pat Watkins (knee) and OG Montrae Holland (hamstring) will miss the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 12, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Cowboys | Several out for preseason game Thursday Wed Aug 11, 03:40 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (quadriceps), OG Montrae Holland (hamstring), OT Alex Barron (ankle, finger), TE Scott Sicko (concussion), TE John Phillips (knee), FS Pat Watkins (knee), CB Cletis Gordon (neck), DL Sean Lissemore (groin), DE Marcus Spears (knee), FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (shoulder) and LB Stephen Hodge (knee) will not play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 11, according to Calvin Watkins, of ESPNDallas.com.
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Cowboys | Three likely out for Sunday Sun Aug 8, 05:26 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett (ankle), LB Sean Lee (quadriceps) and CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (shoulder) are unlikely to play in the team�s preseason game Sunday, Aug. 8, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, citing head coach Wade Phillips.
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Cowboys | Two players questionable for preseason game Thu Aug 5, 04:55 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (quadriceps) and FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (shoulder) are consider questionable for the team's first preseason game, reports ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins.
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Cowboys | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah practices Wednesday Wed Aug 4, 09:16 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (shoulder, hamstring) practiced Wednesday, Aug. 4, reports Calvin Watkins, of ESPNDallas.com. Head coach Wade Phillips said Owusu-Ansah didn't make any assignment mistakes and looked good on kick returns.
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