Jared Gaither - #78 - T
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 9"/ 335 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/18/1986 |
| Birthplace | White Plains, MD |
| College | Maryland |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 5th round, None pick by Ravens |
Ravens' OL Cousins leaves practice with headaches
ORT Oniel Cousins, who was slated to start ahead of the injured Jared Gaither, left practice Wednesday morning with headaches.
Ravens ORT Gaither signs tender
Ravens ORT Jared Gaither signed his one-year, $2.396 million restricted free-agent tender on Monday, the club's official Web site reported.
Orakpo likely to increase sack total
According to "Whispers," OLB Brian Orakpo's role in Redskins coordinator Jim Haslett's new defense could enable him to significantly improve on his 11-sack rookie season.
Ravens' Gaither will see foot specialist
Ravens OT Jared Gaither will undergo an MRI and see a foot specialist after missing the last two days of minicamp, according to the team's Web site.
Ravens rookie OT Harewood injures knee
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that Ravens rookie OT Ramon Harewood injured his right knee during a team practice Saturday morning and was carted off the field.
Seahawks can't afford to jettison Hill
Although Seattle is troubled by Leroy Hill's off-the-field behavior, according to "Whispers," the team doesn't feel it's in a position to release its longtime starting outside linebacker with so many other needs to fill this offseason.
Trade market hasn't yet developed for Gaither
The Ravens haven't had any "dialogue" with teams on RFA OLT Jared Gaither, GM Ozzie Newsome said this week, and they aren't in a position where they have to take just any offer for him.
Jaguars concerned about Mathis' durability
With Rashean Mathis having missed 12 games over the past three seasons, the Jaguars are wondering how much they can depend on their one-time Pro Bowl cornerback next season.
PLAYER NEWS
The San Diego Chargers have released Gaither, which will cost them a $6 million hit against the salary cap.|||||||
Gaither was signed to a four-year, $24.5 million contract after playing well in the final five games of 2011. But he developed a mysterious back injury early in training camp last summer and was slow to return, raising questions about his work ethic. He played in only four of the first 10 games before injuring his groin and going on injured reserve.
The San Diego Chargers have placed Gaither on injured reserve, ending an unproductive season for a player expected to shore up a shaky offensive line.|||||||
Gaither played in only four games this season. He missed almost all of training camp and the first three games with a back injury. He injured his groin late in a loss at New Orleans and played in only two games since. Undrafted rookie Mike Harris has filled in. Gaither was signed off waivers after Marcus McNeill was hurt late last year, and played well in the final five games. The Chargers gave Gaither a four-year, $24.5 million contract in March.
Gaither sat out the San Diego Chargers' light practice on Wednesday.|||||||
Gaither strained his groin late in a 31-24 loss at New Orleans and gave up a sack during which Philip Rivers lost a fumble to the Saints. Coach Norv Turner refused to give an injury update.
Gaither remains out with back spasms.|||||||
There's currently no timetable for the offensive tackle's return.
The San Diego Chargers have re-signed left tackle Jared Gaither to a four-year contract and signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Jarret Johnson, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens, to a four-year deal.|||||||
Gaither helped solidify the Chargers' line during the last five games after he was waived by Kansas City. He replaced Marcus McNeill, who sustained a season-ending neck injury on Nov. 10. McNeill was released on Tuesday. Gaither had been an unrestricted free agent for a day.
