New Orleans Saints
Brodrick Bunkley - #77 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 306 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/23/1983 |
| Birthplace | Tampa, FL |
| College | Florida State |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 1st round, 14th pick by Eagles |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 0 | 0 |
Recap of Friday's NFL fines
Bears QB Jay Cutler, LB Brian Urlacher and DT Henry Melton were among those players fined by the NFL on Friday.
Saints sign DT Bunkley
The Saints have signed DT Brodrick Bunkley to a five-year contract, according to multiple reports.
Broncos DL Ty Warren to undergo surgery
Broncos DE Ty Warren will undergo surgery to repair a partially torn right triceps, but there is no plan to place him on injured reserve.
Eagles deal Bunkley to Broncos, not Browns
The Eagles traded DT Brodrick Bunkley to the Broncos for a 2013 draft pick on Monday, just days after the team thought it had completed a deal with the Browns for the player.
Eagles deal Bunkley, re-sign LB Jordan
The Eagles continued making moves, as they traded DT Brodrick Bunkley and re-signed LB Akeem Jordan on Saturday.
Washburn will be big boon to Eagles
The question isn't whether new DL coach Jim Washburn will help the Eagles but by how much, one Washburn colleague tells PFW.
Eagles need to shore up defensive line
Philadelphia's four-man rotation at defensive tackle has to improve, and it's quite possible that DT Brodrick Bunkley or one of his DT mates may not return next season, according to NFC East Whispers.
Dixon unlikely to give up Eagles' DT job
Although Brodrick Bunkley is expected back from injury soon, don't expect him to regain the starting DT job from Antonio Dixon, who has impressed the Eagles, according to NFC East Whispers.
Eagles rule WR Jackson (concussion) and OLT Peters (knee) out for Sunday
The Eagles released their injury report on Friday and WR DeSean Jackson (concussion), DT Brodrick Bunkley (elbow) and OT Jason Peters (knee) are ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Four players out, but Vick back at Eagles practice
The Eagles missed a group of key players during their Thursday practice but saw the return of one of their top stars.
DT Bunkley (elbow) likely done for the year
Eagles DT Brodrick Bunkley will likely miss the rest of the season after tearing a ligament in his elbow, the team reported on its Web site.
PLAYER NEWS
person familiar with the decision says the NFL will not be suspending Saints starting defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley for his kick to the back of offensive lineman Alex Boone's helmet in the final minutes of San Francisco's 31-21 victory over New Orleans on Sunday. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the league has not announced any punishment yet and a fine is still possible later in the week.|||||||
The decision not to suspend Bunkley means he can play when the Saints visit Atlanta on Thursday night. Bunkley was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and ejected with 1:05 left for kicking Boone after the Saints had blocked a field goal. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo says the play was "out of character" for Bunkley.
The New Orleans Saints and Bunkley have agreed on a five-year contract.|||||||
Bunkley spent last season with the Denver Broncos appearing in all 16 regular season games and starting 13. He was credited with 43 tackles during the regular season and also had a sack and forced fumble during the Broncos' two playoff games.
Bunkley has been traded from Philadelphia to Denver for a 2013 draft pick, two days after the Eagles agreed to send the former first-round pick to Cleveland.|||||||
Bunkley was picked 14th overall in the first round of the 2006 draft.
Bunkley is inactive for the Eagles' contest on Sunday against Seattle due to a knee injury.|||||||
The extent of Bunckley's injury is uncertain, but his absence could pose a problem for the Eagles' defense. The starter will likely be replaced by Montae Reagor, who has not started a game since Oct. 8, 2006, with Indianapolis.
Bunkley had two sacks - the first of his career - a career-high four tackles and two more quarterback hits Sunday against Detroit, according to the Philadelphia Enquirer.|||||||
The performance was an encouraging one for Bunkley, who was a bust as a rookie last season.
