New England Patriots
Rob Ninkovich - #50 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 260 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/01/1984 |
| Birthplace | New Lenox, IL |
| College | Purdue |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 5th round, 2nd pick by Saints |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 5 | 0 |
Kraft still optimistic about football in 2011
Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement on Saturday showing optimism that football will be played in 2011 despite the current NFL lockout.
Light moves up Patriots' priority list
When a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is struck and free agency can begin, the Patriots have one notable player left to attempt and re-sign: OLT Matt Light. And we hear the veteran could get more than a one-year deal.
Report: Patriots S Meriweather accused of being involved in shooting
Two shooting victims have accused Patriots S Brandon Meriweather of allegedly shooting them in Florida during a fight on Feb. 27.
Supreme Court won't review 'Spygate' case
The Supreme Court will not review a decision to throw out a lawsuit stemming from the Patriots' 2007 "Spygate" scandal.
Patriots positional analysis: specialists
This is the last in a series of position-by-position looks at the Patriots' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. Today, we analyze New England's specialists.
Patriots positional analysis: Defensive backs
This is the eighth in a series of position-by-position looks at the Patriots' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. Today, we analyze New England's defensive backs.
Patriots tender Green-Ellis, Page and Arrington
The Patriots made their tender offers official on Thursday, offering contracts to restricted free-agent RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis and S Jarrad Page, as well as CB Kyle Arrington, an exclusive-rights free agent.
Patriots OG Neal files retirement papers
Patriots OG Stephen Neal has retired, ending his 10-year career.
Report: Green-Ellis receives second-round tender
The Patriots tendered RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis at a second-round level, his agent Roosevelt Barnes told PFW correspondent and Boston Herald writer Ian Rapoport.
Patriots positional analysis: Linebackers
This is the seventh in a series of position-by-position looks at the Patriots' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. Today, we analyze New England's LB situation.
PLAYER NEWS
Ninkovich had the first two interceptions of his five-year career during a 41-14 win over Miami on Monday night.|||||||
Ninkovich had both picks in the first half, boosting the struggling New England defense and keeping the Patriots close. New England exploded with a series of big plays on special teams after halftime to cruise to the win, but the team will need more big plays from people like Ninkovich as its young, patchwork defense tries to stay afloat.
