Bobby Carpenter - #59 - LB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 250 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/01/1983 |
| Birthplace | Lancaster, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 1st round, 18th pick by Cowboys |
Patriots re-sign LB Carpenter
The Patriots re-signed LB Bobby Carpenter on Wednesday and released DL Terrell McClain.
Patriots sign LB Carpenter
The Patriots signed former first-round pick LB Bobby Carpenter on Thursday. The former Lion was an unrestricted free agent.
Lions' decisions on Carpenter, Rayner ones to watch
The majority of the Lions' core players are under contract for 2011, but Detroit is still left with some interesting decisions in free agency, ones that could signal position battles to come.
Packers RB Starks pulls disappearing act
After having what seemed to be a breakthrough game in Week 13, Green Bay rookie RB James Starks has again become a nonfactor, according to NFC North Whispers.
Don't rule out Rice's return to Vikings this season
Although he's still a few weeks away from getting on the practice field, Vikings WR Sidney Rice may yet be able to return to game action this season, according to NFC North Whispers.
Belichick's maneuvers compensate for weaknesses on 'D'
New England's defense has displayed many vulnerabilities this season, but head coach Bill Belichick has come up with some creative schemes to help counteract the weaknesses.
Lions sign ILB Carpenter
The Lions signed former first-round draft pick ILB Bobby Carpenter on Thursday.
Dolphins sign FB Anderson
The Dolphins signed FB Deon Anderson on Tuesday. The fourth-year veteran takes the roster spot opened up by Monday's release of ILB Bobby Carpenter.
Dolphins release ILB Carpenter after another special-teams miscue
The Dolphins had their third special-teams-related cut of the season on Monday, releasing veteran ILB Bobby Carpenter.
Dolphins ILB Crowder misses practice to see specialist
Dolphins starting ILB Channing Crowder suffered a setback this week and had to see a specialist as he recovers from a groin injury that has kept him out of the first three games.
Dolphins sign LB Carpenter, release Anderson
The Dolphins signed former Rams and Cowboys LB Bobby Carpenter on Monday and released LB Charlie Anderson, the club announced.
Grant raises eyebrows as Rams' starting WLB
Where there's a will there's a way for LB Larry Grant, who has jumped ahead of fellow former Ohio State alum Bobby Carpenter as the starter at the “Will” position
Carpenter offers athletic tools to Rams
We hear it’s very likely recently acquired OLB Bobby Carpenter will assume the Rams’ starting WLB job right away, despite starting only three games in four seasons with the Cowboys.
Cowboys, Rams make Barron-for-Carpenter deal official
The Rams and Cowboys made official a trade that had been in the works for nearly a week, sending LB Bobby Carpenter to St. Louis and OT Alex Barron to Dallas in a swap of failed former first-round picks.
Cowboys considering Carpenter-for-Barron deal
Jerry Jones had said that the team would explore adding depth at a few positions, including the offensive line, and now the Cowboys are discussing a trade for Rams OT Alex Barron.
Report: Barron-Carpenter trade nearing completion
A trade in which the Rams would send OT Alex Barron to the Cowboys for LB Bobby Carpenter is expected to be finalized Monday, according to NFL Network.
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The Patriots have re-signed Carpenter.|||||||
The Patriots had released Carpenter on the final cut of training camp on Sept. 1 after signing him as a free agent following two seasons with the Detroit Lions. He entered the NFL as the 18th pick in the 2006 draft by the Dallas Cowboys, spending four years with them. He started the 20120 season with the Miami Dolphins before moving to Detroit. Carpenter has started 10 of his 89 pro games.
The Patriots acquired receiver Greg Salas from St. Louis on Saturday, claimed offensive lineman Matt Tennant off waivers from New Orleans, and released linebacker Bobby Carpenter.|||||||
Carpenter, 29, a former Ohio State standout, is a veteran of six seasons with Dallas, Miami and Detroit. He joined the Patriots as an unrestricted free agent April 5, and has played in 89 NFL games.
The Cowboys and Rams have swapped underachieving former first-round picks Monday, with offensive tackle Alex Barron going to Dallas and linebacker Bobby Carpenter headed for St. Louis.|||||||
Carpenter made only two starts in four seasons for the Cowboys, one in the regular season and one in the playoffs, and was a backup inside linebacker in a 3-4 defense last season. The Rams have a 4-3 defense and the 250-pound Carpenter could start.
Carpenter has a slightly torn quadriceps muscle, according to the Dallas Morning News.|||||||
Carpenter has been told to six out four to six weeks, but he wants to push through the injury. Carpenter, the 2006 first-round pick, leads Dallas in special teams tackles, but is used sparingly on defense. Coach Wade Phillips said he expects Carpenter to play.
The Cowboys agreed to a five-year, $12 million deal with first-round pick Bobby Carpenter on Friday and were expecting to have it signed in time for the first workout Saturday.|||||||
Carpenter, a linebacker from Ohio State taken 18th overall, will receive about $7.5 million guaranteed. The only holdup was finalizing some wording. He's already in camp.
