Kansas City Chiefs
Frank Zombo - #58 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 254 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/05/1987 |
| Birthplace | Sterling Heights, MI |
| College | Central Michigan |
| Years played | 4 |
Matthews' status for next Packers game remains murky
It probably won’t be known until very late next week if Packers injured ROLB Clay Matthews will be able to play in Week 11.
Packers cut Wynn, place Bishop on I.R.
The Packers placed six players on I.R., including LB Desmond Bishop, and released two others, including DE Jarius Wynn.
Packers' ROLB spot suddenly up for grabs
Approaching the postseason, it appears the starting right outside linebacker spot occupied most of the season by Erik Walden couldn't be more wide open.
Packers Wednesday injury analysis
The status of three Packers players in particular — CB Sam Shields, OLB Frank Zombo and starting ORG Josh Sitton — is looking iffy for this Sunday's game in Minnesota.
Packers Wednesday injury analysis
Frank Zombo figures to definitely see his first regular-season action this season on Sunday after participating fully in the Packers' Wednesday practice.
Matthews quietly playing at high level for Packers
Despite collecting only one sack through the first four games, daily observers of the Packers agree that star OLB Clay Matthews is playing as well as ever.
Packers-Falcons Wednesday injury report
The Packers might have to go another week without starting ORT Bryan Bulaga, but the defense could be getting a boost with the return of OLB Frank Zombo, according to the Packers-Falcons Wednesday injury report.
Packers' ROLB spot is totally up for grabs
The Packers figure to have more spirited position battles than one might expect from a championship squad, and our sources agree that the most competitive battle will take place at right outside linebacker.
Walden held out of Packers' Saturday walkthrough
Packers OLB Erik Walden was held out of the team's Saturday walkthrough due to an ankle injury and is considered questionable for Super Bowl XLV.
Getting to know ... Frank Zombo
Packers OLB Frank Zombo could be pressed back into a starting role Sunday if Erik Walden is unable to play because of an ankle injury.
Packers inactive list for NFC championship game
OLB Frank Zombo and RB Dimitri Nance are the most noteworthy Packers players on the team’s inactive list for Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Bears.
Packers-Falcons matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ divisional playoff game against No. 1 seed Atlanta at the Georgia Dome Saturday evening.
Sunday night's inactives
The Patriots and Packers have announced their inactive players for the Sunday night game and the Pats will have starting corner Devin McCourty active while the Pack will be without QB Aaron Rodgers, which was announced Saturday.
Packers players of the week
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Packers' rookie report: Week Nine
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents his weekly report on the Packers’ 2010 rookie class.
PLAYER NEWS
Zombo was inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.|||||||
Zombo had been activated from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday after he was out with a hamstring injury.
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says Zombo will miss a "significant" amount of time after breaking his scapula.|||||||
McCarthy says Zombo broke his shoulder blade in a collision during pregame warmups Friday, then played in the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals despite the injury. The team has not established a firm timeline for his return. Zombo, an undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan, played in 13 games with eight starts as a rookie last season.
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says Zombo will miss a "significant" amount of time after breaking his scapula.|||||||
McCarthy says Zombo broke his shoulder blade in a collision during pregame warmups Friday, then played in the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals despite the injury. The team has not established a firm timeline for his return. Zombo, an undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan, played in 13 games with eight starts as a rookie last season. He also started and recorded a sack in the Super Bowl.
Zombo, who was inactive for the NFC championship game against Chicago, is expected to return for the Super Bowl.|||||||
Zombo is slated to take over for an injured Erik Walden at outside linebacker. He missed the previous six games because of his ailing knee. Zombo is an undrafted rookie from Central Michigan who stepped in as a starter in the middle of the season.
Zombo says he was fined $7,500 by the NFL for his hit on Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on Monday night. He said Thursday that he didn't disagree with the penalty, which he said was the result of aggressive play. Zombo is expected to start Sunday's game against Detroit.|||||||
Zombo was penalized for roughing the passer after making contact with Cutler's helmet on the hit in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Bears. The penalty wiped out an interception by linebacker Nick Barnett and helped the Bears drive for a game-tying field goal.
