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Karlos Dansby | Linebacker

Team: Arizona Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (31) / 11/3/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 250
College: Auburn
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Cardinals agreed to terms with ILB Karlos Dansby, formerly of the Dolphins, on a one-year contract.
Coming off a 16-start, 1,123-snap season in Miami, Dansby will hold down the fort while burgeoning superstar Daryl Washington serves his four-game suspension. With Jasper Brinkley and Kevin Minter competing for the other inside linebacker spot, Dansby should see plenty of snaps even upon Washington's return. Dansby is going on 32, but was Pro Football Focus' No. 13 inside 'backer last season. It's a solid signing for the rebuilding Cardinals. May 10 - 11:33 AM
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter

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Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Free agent ILB Karlos Dansby says he's received interest from the Jets, Texans and Falcons.

Dansby, who started all 16 games for the Dolphins last year, has visited with the Cardinals, Bengals and Bills as well. He'll be 32 in November, but is coming off a career-high 134 tackles and graded out as a top-13 3-4 inside linebacker. Dansby is trying to leverage his way into guaranteed money on a multi-year deal.
Related: Jets, Texans, Falcons
Source: NFL.com
May 9 - 12:38 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

XTRA 910 Arizona's Mike Jurecki is "hearing" free agent ILB Karlos Dansby is seeking a multi-year deal.

That might not fly with the Cardinals, who are simply looking for a veteran stopgap for embattled inside 'backer Daryl Washington. Dansby is visiting the desert on Wednesday. Dansby has also drawn interest from the Bills and Bengals, but didn't come close to signing with either team. Perhaps his reluctance to ink a one-year deal is why.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter
May 8 - 1:46 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Free agent ILB Karlos Dansby will visit the Cardinals on Wednesday.

As XTRA 910 Arizona's Mike Jurecki notes, Dansby would be an experienced insurance policy in case Daryl Washington gets additional games tacked onto his four-game suspension after being arrested for domestic assault. Dansby spent the first six years of his career in the desert, and remained a productive player for the Dolphins last season.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter
May 7 - 5:37 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Free agent ILB Karlos Dansby not expected to sign with the Bills.

The Bills addressed their inside linebacker need when they took Oregon's Kiko Alonso at No. 46 overall. "We're still going to keep the dialogue open with him," Nix said of Dansby, "but we do think it's changed some because Alonso can play both places."
Related: Bills
Source: Buffalo News
Apr 27 - 9:39 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Bills GM Buddy Nix says the team is keeping in touch with free agent ILB Karlos Dansby since his Monday visit.

The Bills are going to see what happens on draft weekend before committing money to Dansby. "He had a good visit," Nix said of the 31-year-old linebacker. "We liked him. It’s still ongoing. It’s not dead, but it’s not done either."
Related: Bills
Source: buffalobills.com
Apr 25 - 1:14 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

The Bills are hosting free agent ILB Karlos Dansby on Monday and Tuesday.

It's an ominous sign for holdover ILB Kelvin Sheppard, who didn't play well last season and is likely no longer viewed as a starter by the new Buffalo regime. Dansby is 31 years old. He could definitely help the Bills' run defense.
Related: Bills
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Apr 22 - 3:39 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

The Bengals "remain interested" in free agent ILB Karlos Dansby, but no deal is imminent.

Talks between the Bengals and James Harrison have "broken off," so perhaps they'll soon pick up with Dansby. Dansby is coming off a strong season for the Dolphins, but the Bengals remain his only visit of free agency. Going on 32, he'll likely have to settle for a one-year, incentive-laden deal.
Related: Bengals
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 17 - 1:42 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Free agent ILB Karlos Dansby is visiting the Bengals Wednesday.

Dansby set a career-high in tackles last year with 134 and graded out as a top-13 3-4 inside linebacker. The Bengals likely view him as potential competition in the middle for Rey Maualuga and a candidate to start on the strong side, where Emmanuel Lamur is currently penciled in.
Related: Bengals
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Apr 10 - 10:17 AM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

According to the Baltimore Sun's Mike Preston, the Ravens "might" consider signing free agent ILB Karlos Dansby.

Despite a solid 2012 season, 31-year-old Dansby's market has been cold. Preston hints Dansby could be a post-draft fallback option should GM Ozzie Newsome not deem a rookie worthy of replacing Ray Lewis. Dansby set a career high in tackles (134) last year and is better in coverage than Dannell Ellerbe.
Related: Ravens
Source: Baltimore Sun
Apr 8 - 10:58 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Dolphins released LB Karlos Dansby.

The other shoe drops. Replaced by Dannell Ellerbe, Dansby led the Dolphins in tackles last season, and has missed just two games in the past five years. He was set to earn a combined $15.1 million over the final two years of his deal, however, and is going on 32. A three-down player who took the field for 1,123 snaps in 2012, Dansby will draw interest but will likely have a tough time getting guaranteed money beyond 2013. He was Pro Football Focus' No. 13 inside linebacker last season.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 12 - 6:41 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Dolphins MLB Karlos Dansby has lost 30 pounds in the past 18 months.

Although he's playing through a torn biceps muscle and dislocated finger, Dansby claims he's "10 times stronger, 10 times faster, 10 times quicker" than he has ever been. Dansby leads the Dolphins with 83 tackles and 40 defensive stops while ranking 11th among all inside linebackers according to Pro Football Focus.
Source: Miami Herald
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 10:57:00 AM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Dolphins MLB Karlos Dansby revealed Friday that he is playing through a torn biceps muscle.

Dansby started showing up on injury reports with "biceps" two weeks ago, but nothing was made of it and he's missed no time. He has been playing with a giant brace on his left arm, though. Dansby also says he has a dislocated finger on his right hand that is "popping out every other play." Dansby has still racked up 76 tackles, a sack, and seven pass breakups through ten starts.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 06:30:00 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Karlos Dansby (biceps) is probable for Week 9 against the Colts.

Dansby practiced on a limited basis this week and there's been no indication he won't be available. Since being moved to middle linebacker, Dansby is averaging over seven tackles per game this season.
Sat, Nov 3, 2012 09:49:00 PM
Karlos Dansby - LB - Cardinals

Karlos Dansby feels "like a kid in a candy store" in his position switch to middle linebacker in the Dolphins' new 4-3.

Dansby is going to be an IDP stud this year. "I can attack the line more now," he said. "It’s my God’s gift to be able to play three linebacker positions at a high level. There will be unpredictability with this defense, and I’m looking forward to every ounce." Added GM Jeff Ireland, "This guy can play anywhere. He’s very smart, very good athlete. I don’t think it’s going to be a tough transition."
Source: Miami Herald
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 04:04:00 PM

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