Seattle Seahawks
Cliff Avril - #56 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 260 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/08/1986 |
| Birthplace | Orange Park, FL |
| College | Purdue |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 29th pick by Lions |
Bears' win sets up rematch with Packers
The Bears' 35-24 dismantling of overmatched Seattle on Sunday sets up the biggest game in their 90-year series with the Packers. Chicago and Green Bay will play for the 182nd time next Sunday, but their first meeting for the NFC ...
Inactives for Seahawks-Bears
Both the Seahawks and Bears are relatively healthy for this point in the season, proven by their inactive lists for today's divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. No key contributor for either team is out due to injury.
Bears-Seahawks prediction
The Seahawks are beaming after their upset win last week, but they are not going to pull off another surprise at Soldier Field.
Bears-Seahawks matchup of the day: Saturday
The last time Chicago faced Seattle, RB Matt Forté had a season-low eight rushing attempts for 11 yards, and the Bears lost, 23-20.
Divisional-round matchup tidbits
Here's a roundup of interesting facts and figures for the divisional-round matchups.
Obomanu, Seahawks agree to extension
Seahawks WR Ben Obomanu has signed a three-year extension with the team, though terms were not disclosed.
Bears-Seahawks matchup of the day: Friday
RB Marshawn Lynch showed that he's capable of embarrassing a defense that doesn't tackle well in the Seahawks' win over the Saints.
Brock has come on like gangbusters for Seahawks
In case you didn't notice, a strong case could be made for Seahawks DE Raheem Brock suddenly becoming the league's most potent pass rusher.
Bears-Seahawks matchup of the day: Thursday
The Seahawks had little trouble tearing through Chicago's offensive line on Oct. 17, when QB Jay Cutler was sacked six times in his first game back after suffering a concussion.
Thursday practice report for divisional playoffs
Here is the Thursday practice report for the divisional round of the playoffs, showing to what degree injured players participated in their teams' practices.
Fisch leaving Seahawks for University of Miami
Seahawks quarterbacks coach Jedd Fisch will leave Seattle to be the University of Miami's offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.
Seahawks-Bears fantasy breakdown
Unlike their last meeting with the Seahawks, expect the Bears to feed the ball to RB Matt Forté in Sunday's playoff clash.
Bears-Seahawks matchup of the day: Wednesday
Rookie OLT Russell Okung played one of his best games of the season against DE Julius Peppers, who was held to two tackles as the Bears failed to sack QB Matt Hasselbeck in Week Six.
What was, and what may be …
Tom Danyluk offers his unique insight into each of the four divisional-round playoff games for this coming weekend.
Bears-Seahawks matchup of the day: Tuesday
Head coach Lovie Smith acknowledged this week that his defense has to do a better job of covering WR Mike Williams this time around.
PLAYER NEWS
The Seattle Seahawks have finalized their contract with free agent defensive end Cliff Avril, adding another needed pass rusher along their defensive line. The contract, reportedly for two years, was finalized on Thursday.|||||||
Avril immediately addresses Seattle's need to add someone who can pressure the quarterback. Avril had 9 1/2 sacks last season, but the best of his five years with Detroit came in 2011. Avril had 11 sacks - good for seventh in the NFC - along with six forced fumbles and an interception. His long, lean frame fits the mold of the type of defensive ends that Seattle coach Pete Carroll wants.
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Avril and the Seattle Seahawks have reached agreement on a deal that addresses one of Seattle's big offseason concerns.|||||||
The agreement was reached on Wednesday and is still pending a physical. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the deal. NFL.com first reported the deal. Avril immediately helps Seattle's most glaring offseason need in adding depth along the defensive line. Seattle is unsure of the status of defensive end Chris Clemons due to a knee injury suffered against Washington in the playoffs.
Avril (back) is probable for Monday's game at Chicago.|||||||
Avril suffered the injury last week against Minnesota.
Avril left Sunday's game against Minnesota with a back injury.|||||||
Avril slipped awkwardly while rushing the quarterback in the fourth quarter and lost his footing. He remained down for a little while being tended to on the field, but he was able to walk off gingerly. He also missed the start of Detroit's next defensive series.
Avril has reported to Detroit Lions training camp. Detroit Lions spokesman Bill Keenist confirmed Avril signed his tender Sunday morning.|||||||
Avril will make $10.6 million this season as franchise-tagged player. He didn't report with his teammates to training camp on July 26 and missed more than a week of practice. Avril is the only NFL player with at least 19 1/2 sacks, nine deflected passes, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries the previous two years.
