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Bengals | Owen Schmitt worked out Sat Dec 15, 03:45 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals worked out free-agent FB Owen Schmitt (Raiders) Saturday, Dec. 15, but did not sign him.
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Raiders | Two players released Mon Dec 10, 02:14 PM
The Oakland Raiders have released FB Owen Schmitt and CB Ron Bartell.
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Raiders | Owen Schmitt still has chance to make roster Wed Jun 27, 04:48 PM
Oakland Raiders FB Owen Schmitt has a chance to make the final roster even though FB Marcel Reece is on the roster. Schmitt could be used in short-yardage situations and has a history with offensive coordinator Greg Knapp.
| Footballguys view: Reece is a quality blocker, runner, and receiver out of the backfield. Schmitt is more of your classic Fullback. He loves to hit people, and can regularly win collisions with Linebackers. |
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Raiders | Owen Schmitt working with first team Sat Jun 16, 08:23 AM
Oakland Raiders FB Owen Schmitt worked with the first-team offense quite a bit during minicamp and appears to be making a hard push for the starting job.
| Footballguys view: New head coach Dennis Allen said Schmitt could be used as a short-yardage back. He could fill the role since the team lost Michael Bush in free agency. |
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Dolphins | Were interested in Owen Schmitt Thu May 17, 01:21 AM
The Miami Dolphins were interested in signing FB Owen Schmitt, who ended up signing with the Oakland Raiders. The Dolphins appeared to be serious about adding a veteran fullback.
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Raiders | Owen Schmitt to sign Tue May 15, 07:55 PM
The Oakland Raiders will sign free-agent FB Owen Schmitt (Eagles) to a one-year deal, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Financial terms weren't given. FB Marcel Reece has yet to sign his exclusive-rights tender offer and isn't working out in voluntary activities.
| Footballguys view: Without Reece in camp the Raiders need a FB and Schmitt fits the bill. He's worked with OC Greg Knapp back in Seattle during the 2009 season. |
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Raiders | Owen Schmitt has tryout scheduled Tue May 15, 01:58 AM
Free-agent FB Owen Schmitt (Eagles) has a tryout scheduled this week with the Oakland Raiders.
| Footballguys view: Schmitt could help the Raiders as a blocker, but would be unlikely to get many touches as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. They have FB Marcel Reece already in place on the roster and he's versatile enough to play multiple positions. |
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Eagles | Several veterans have expiring contracts Tue Jan 3, 01:00 AM
Philadelphia Eagles DL Victor Abiamiri, RB Ronnie Brown, DL Antonio Dixon, OT King Dunlap, WR DeSean Jackson, DL Derek Landri, DL Trevor Laws, OG Evan Mathis, FB Owen Schmitt, WR Steve E. Smith and QB Vince Young are all veteran with contracts set to expire, so the team will have decisions to make about their futures.
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Eagles | Five players probable Sat Nov 5, 02:52 PM
Philadelphia Eagles FB Owen Schmitt (groin), OTs King Dunlap (back) and Winston Justice (knee), LB Akeem Jordan (concussion) and FS Nate Allen (knee) fully participated in practice Saturday, Nov. 5, and are listed as probable for Week 9.
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Eagles | Five practice Fri Nov 4, 07:17 PM
Philadelphia Eagles FS Nate Allen (knee), OT King Dunlap (back), LB Akeem Jordan (concussion), OT Winston Justice (knee) and FB Owen Schmitt (groin) were able to practice Friday, Nov. 4. Each is expected to play in the Week 9 game Monday, Nov. 7, against the Chicago Bears.
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Eagles | Five practice Thu Nov 3, 03:55 PM
Philadelphia Eagles S Nate Allen (knee), OT King Dunlap (back), OT Winston Justice (knee), DL Juqua Parker (ankle) and RB Owen Schmitt (groin) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 3.
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Eagles | Expected to have competition at FB Wed Jun 29, 09:42 AM
Philadelphia Eagles FBs Owen Schmitt and Stanley Havili are expected to compete for the starting fullback job during training camp. FB Leonard Weaver could also be part of the battle during camp.
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Eagles | Sign two to 53-man roster Mon Sep 13, 06:54 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced the signings of FB Owen Schmitt (Seahawks) and TE Garrett Mills to the 53-man roster. Mills had previously been on the Eagles practice squad.
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Bengals | Will work out three players Mon Sep 13, 03:26 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals will work out unrestricted free-agent C Justin Hartwig (Steelers), WR Dexter M. Jackson (Buccaneers) and FB Owen Schmitt (Seahawks) this week, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.
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Eagles | Will work out two FBs Mon Sep 13, 12:22 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles will work out unrestricted free-agent FB Jason S. Davis (Jets) and FB Owen Schmitt (Seahawks), reports Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News.
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Seahawks | Two players released Mon Sep 6, 03:40 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have released FB Owen Schmitt and DL Kevin Vickerson, according to Seahawks.com's Clare Farnsworth.
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Seahawks | Could have decision to make at fullback Thu Sep 2, 01:40 AM
Seattle Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt is the team's only true fullback, but RB Quinton Ganther is capable of playing the role, reports Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times. Schmitt might not be released from the team, but the Seahawks could consider letting him go when they need to reduce their roster size.
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Seahawks | Quinton Ganther could be fifth RB to make cut Fri Aug 13, 09:26 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Quinton Ganther (head) could make the final cuts because of his versatility, reports The Seattle Times' Danny O'Neil. Seattle typically keeps three running backs and two fullbacks, but because of the premium placed on tight ends in their system, they'll likely only keep FB Owen Schmitt. Ganther can play some fullback as well as feature on special teams, which could secure a final spot on the 53-man roster. Ganther missed a practice this week after taking a hit to the head in a scrimmage Sunday, Aug. 8.
| Footballguys view: Even if Ganther makes the team, he's unlikely to have fantasy value unless he's the goal line back. |
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Seahawks | Three players placed on PUP list Sat Jul 31, 03:19 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have placed OG Chester Pitts (knee), CB Josh Pinkard (undisclosed) and FB Owen Schmitt (elbow) have been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, reports Eric Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune.
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Seahawks | Week 10 Inactives Sun Nov 15, 03:24 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have declared TE Cameron Morrah, DL Derek Walker, SS Jamar Adams, OL Mansfield Wrotto, OT Michael Gibson, QB Mike Teel, FB Owen Schmitt, DL Red Bryant inactive for Week 10.
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Seahawks | Griffith starts Thursday Fri Sep 4, 10:29 AM
Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Seahawks FB Justin Griffith started at fullback in the team's preseason game Thursday, Sept. 3, and may have supplanted FB Owen Schmitt as the starter.
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Seahawks | Schmitt will not be suspended for policy violation Sat Aug 22, 05:26 PM
Eric Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt has been fined two game checks for violating the league's substance abuse policy but will not be suspended, according to a league spokesperson. Schmitt was charged with driving under the influence during the offseason and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving.
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Seahawks | Schmitt likely to avoid suspension Wed Jul 22, 06:19 PM
Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports Seattle Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt likely will not face suspension from the NFL after pleading guilty to a reckless driving charge.
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Seahawks | Schmitt pleads guilty to lesser charge Wed Jul 22, 04:48 PM
Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt pleaded guilty to reckless driving Wednesday, July 22, according to his attorney. Schmitt was originally charged with driving under the influence but plead guilty to the lesser charge. Schmitt was sentenced to 365 days in jail, but 364 days of that sentence were suspended. The suspended portion of the sentence will not be served so long as he obeys the conditions of conduct from the court. The final day in jail was converted into 24 hours of community service. He must pay $2,130 in fines and other costs. He also will serve two years of probation.
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Seahawks | Schmitt pleads not guilty Tue Jul 7, 06:33 PM
Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on a suspicion of driving under the influence charge.
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Seahawks | Schmitt arrested Thu Jun 25, 03:30 PM
Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt was arrested Saturday, June 20, on suspicion of drunken driving.
| Footballguys view: This could keep Schmitt from the starting fullback job because he's in a position battle with Justin Griffith who has experience with head coach Jim Mora Jr. from their days together in Atlanta. |
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Seahawks | Schmitt, Griffith expected to compete for job Fri May 22, 01:58 PM
Eric Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt and FB Justin Griffith (knee) are expected to compete for the starting fullback job during training camp.
| Footballguys view: Griffith was released by the Raiders back in February but signed with the Seahawks at the end of April. He is reunited in Seattle with Jim Mora Jr who was his coach in Atlanta. Schmitt is more of a hard hitting, traditional Lorenzo Neal-type of FB while Griffith can block and catch effectively. |
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