LOFA TATUPU RUMORS & GOSSIP

Akeem Dent, Lofa Tatupu will compete to start at middle linebacker

According to ProFootballWeekly.com, both Lofa Tatupu and Akeem Dent will battle to become the Atlanta Falcons starting middle linebacker since Curtis Lofton left in free agency. There’s some belief that if Tatupu stays healthy the job will be his to lose, but the Falcons coaching staff was impressed with the way Dent played last season, so he’ll get a shot to prove himself.
Via Pro Football Zone  |  26 days ago

Kiper: Seahawks will target a couple of linebackers within the first few rounds

According to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., the Seattle Seahawks will likely draft a pair of linebackers within the first few rounds of this year’s NFL Draft. The Seahawks have lost three starters over the past year, when they released Lofa Tatupu in 2011, traded Aaron Curry during this past season and recently lost David Hawthorne in free agency. Right now we do know they&rsquo...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  April 06, 2012

Falcons agree to deal with LB Tatupu

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with former Pro Bowl linebacker Lofa Tatupu. The team announced the deal Saturday. No terms were released. Tatupu was a second-round pick by Seattle in 2005 and spent six seasons with the Seahawks. He was named to the NFC Pro Bowl team three straight years from 2005-07 and has started all 84 games he's played in his career. The 29-year...
Via Fox Sports  |  March 10, 2012

Falcons sign former Pro Bowl LB Tatupu

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with former Pro Bowl linebacker Lofa Tatupu. The team announced the deal Saturday. No terms were released. Tatupu was a second-round pick by Seattle in 2005 and spent six seasons with the Seahawks. He was named to the NFC Pro Bowl team three straight years from 2005-07 and has started all 84 games he's played in his career. The 29-year...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 10, 2012

Report: Falcons sign LB Tatupu

The Atlanta Falcons worked out linebacker Lofa Tatupu Friday and signed him to a contract Saturday, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.Tatupu is a three-time Pro Bowler, but has struggled with injuries the past two seasons. The Former Seattle Seahawk missed most of the 2009 season after tearing a pectoral muscle and needed surgery on both knees in 2010.The 29-year-old...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  March 10, 2012

BREAKING: Falcons Agree to Terms With LB Lofa Tatupu

The Falcons and LB Lofa Tatupu Agreed to Terms on Sat. March 10 The Falcons have agreed to terms with 3-time Pro Bowl and 1-time All-Pro Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu.  Tatupu, who did not play during 2011 due to injury, worked out for the Falcons on Friday, March.9 and was inked to a deal on the 10th.  The signing of Tatupu will likely spell an end for free agent...
Via Grits Blitz  |  March 10, 2012

Former Seattle Seahawks Linebacker Lofa Tatupu met with New Orleans Saints

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu met with the New Orleans Saints this past Monday. It is no secret that the Saints are looking to add depth to some of their defensive positions and the Tatupu is apparently being considered. Tatupu did not play this past season after being released by the Seattle Seahawks. If the Saints chose to sign Tatupu they would be getting a former...
Via Rant Sports  |  February 16, 2012

LB Lofa Tatupu visits with the New Orleans Saints, is a Vilma release pending?

First reported by the NFL Network and then later confirmed by several league sources, the New Orleans Saints brought in free agent LB Lofa Tatupu for a visit on Tuesday. This is somewhat of a curious move by the club and could it signal that the New Orleans Saints are trying to move some players in order to increase the amount of salary cap space the club has. The Saints have some...
Via thepigskinreport.com  |  February 15, 2012

LB Tatupu planning comeback after sitting out season

Pro Bowl linebacker Lofa Tatupu is planning to make a comeback next season. Tatupu was released by the Seattle Seahawks prior to last season when he refused to take a pay cut, but a source close to the player told the National Football Post that a knee injury forced him to sit out the season. Tatupu underwent arthroscopic surgery on both knees in January 2011 after collecting 88...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  February 01, 2012

Lofa Tatupu Attempting a Comeback in 2012

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu sat out the entire season due to a knee injury, according to Jeff Fendotin of the National Football Post. “It was just injury-related,” said Fendotin’s source. “He wasn’t 100 percent and didn’t feel he was ready to go.” Tatupu plans on making a comeback in 2012 after rehabbing his knee and spending some quality time with...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  January 31, 2012
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