ROCK CARTWRIGHT RUMORS

Lions Work Out Free-Agent RB Rock Cartwright

The Detroit Lions worked out a number of players on Tuesday, including former Redskins and Raiders running back Rock Cartwright. He tweeted, "Just finished my workout with the Detroit Lions.. 1st time running a 40 in 10 years.. Lol.. Nothing yet.. Still waiting by the phone.." A versatile role player, the 5-foot-7, 223-pound Cartwright has served as an undersized lead...
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October 09, 2012  |  Discuss

49ers trade S Jones, cut Cartwright

Safety Colin Jones was traded to Carolina, while the 49ers also released veteran fullback Rock Cartwright, according to the Sacramento Bee. San Francisco will reportedly receive a seventh-round pick for Jones, who was one of the team's core special teams players last season.
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August 31, 2012  |  Discuss

49ers Release RB Rock Cartwright, Hopefully Clearing The Way To Keep RB Anthony Dixon

In a move that suggests running back Anthony Dixon will remain on the 53-man roster, the 49ers have evidently released 10-year veteran Rock Cartwright. Wrote Cartwright, via Twitter: “Wanna thank the 49ers for the opportunity.” Cartwright and Dixon were battling to serve as the No. 5 running back, a job that will include plenty of special-teams duty. A sixth-round pick in 2010...
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August 31, 2012  |  Discuss

Rock in no hard place with 49ers

The sudden death of his mother in 2006 at age 46 taught Rock Cartwright to seize the moment, and that’s what the versatile veteran is doing during his first training camp with the 49ers. Cartwright appears headed for a roster spot with his play on special teams and at running back, where his services might be needed more than originally expected.
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August 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Rock Cartwright getting new chance with 49ers

(Eds: APNewsNow. Will be updated. With AP Photos.) By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer Rock Cartwright never got to say a proper goodbye to his mother eight years ago. She never told him when doctors discovered a thin film covering her heart that restricted blood flow and ultimately caused her untimely death, fearing her youngest son would be worried sick. That was her nature, and...
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August 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Rock Cartwright to 49ers on one-year deal

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March 16, 2012  |  Discuss

Rock Cartwright Joins 49ers, Stays in Bay Area

Running back Rock Cartwright has agreed to join the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Fantasy Spin: Cartwright will appeal to Head Coach Jim Harbaugh as he was a good leader in the locker room while a member of the Oakland Raiders, but will not hold much fantasy value behind stud Frank Gore and rising star Kendall Hunter in San Francisco...
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March 15, 2012  |  Discuss

49ers To Sign RB Rock Cartwright Pending Physical

The San Francisco 49ers will sign Oakland Raiders special teams ace Rock Cartwright pending a physical per Jason La Canfora of NFL Network. Source: The Redzone Attached Thumbnails  
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March 15, 2012  |  Discuss

Rock Cartwright Signed, Pending Physical

The 49ers added a special teams ace to their roster today. A day after Blake Costanzo signed with the Bears (note the 49ers didn’t seem to want him back) the 49ers have added his replacement. Some may ask why sign Cartwright and not Costanzo, well the answer is Cartwright can actually contribute in the running game and not just special teams. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Cartwright...
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March 15, 2012  |  Discuss

Raiders break two NFL penalty records

The Oakland Raiders have broken the NFL records for most penalties and yards penalized in a season. A holding penalty on Rock Cartwright during the return of the second-half kickoff against San Diego on Sunday eclipsed the mark set by the 1998 Kansas City Chiefs, who had 158 penalties for 1,304 yards. The Raiders tied the record for the most penalties when Stanford Routt was called...
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January 01, 2012  |  Discuss
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