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Dan Connolly | Guard

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (30) / 9/2/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 313
College: Southeast Missouri State
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Patriots RG Dan Connolly is recovering from surgery on his right shoulder, but is expected to be ready for training camp.
The operation took place last week. Connolly, 30, started 16 of New England's 18 games last season, including the playoffs. Pro Football Focus graded him slightly negatively as both a run and pass blocker. At his best as a utility, swing-type offensive lineman, Connolly may face competition to start in 2013. Feb 22 - 6:15 PM
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Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots RG Dan Connolly aggravated his back injury in Sunday's Week 13 win over the Dolphins.

Connolly was only able to make it through the first two series before getting replaced by Nick McDonald. It's the same issue that knocked him out of the Week 10 win over the Bills.
Source: ESPN Boston
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 06:56:00 PM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots RG Dan Connolly left Sunday's game versus the Bills with a back injury.

Connolly didn't come out of the locker room for the second half. Donald Thomas replaced him on the right side.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 03:07:00 PM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

According to the Boston Globe, the Patriots' starting center job is "Dan Connolly's to lose".

This comes despite New England re-signing Dan Koppen to a two-year deal on Friday. The 32-year old Koppen was widely expected to step back into the starting job after missing all but one game in 2011 due to a broken ankle. The Globe, however, notes a slip in play after a poor training camp back in 2010. Koppen is ticketed for the No. 2 job.
Related: Dan Koppen
Source: Boston Globe
Sun, Apr 15, 2012 08:55:00 AM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots re-signed C Dan Connolly.

The Patriots had been working to bring Connolly back before the start of free agency, and he'll return as the team's starting center. The move likely signals the end of Dan Koppen's time in New England. Connolly missed three games with a groin injury last season, but has made 24 starts between guard and tackle the past two years. He's flashed highly ordinary talent to date, but it's possible he could take a step forward in 2012 as he settles in at center.
Source: Greg A. Bedard on Twitter
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 06:18:00 PM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

ESPN Boston reports the Patriots have been working to re-sign free agent C Dan Connolly and S James Ihedigbo before the Tuesday afternoon start of free agency.

The Pats are also talking with special-teams ace Matt Slater. Connolly was limited to 13 games (11 starts) last season as he dealt with a groin injury. Ihedigbo appeared in all 16 games, making the first 12 starts of his career in the process. He notched 69 tackles, but was a major liability in coverage.
Related: Matt Slater, James Ihedigbo
Source: ESPN Boston
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 09:12:00 AM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots C Dan Connolly (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Ryan Wendell will draw the start and struggle to hold the point of attack, but he won't be much worse than Connolly was playing hurt last week. The Eagles don't boast a strong run defense and find their pass rush on the outside, so we're not overly concerned about the situation.
Related: Ryan Wendell
Source: Patriots on Twitter
Sat, Nov 26, 2011 08:25:00 PM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots C Dan Connolly left portions of Monday's game due to a recurring groin injury.

Connolly was getting pushed around early in the game, and when he returned it was more of the same. His replacement Ryan Wendell actually looked better than he did. Should Wendell draw the start over an injured Connolly in Week 12, he will struggle to hold the point.
Related: Ryan Wendell
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 02:46:00 AM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots RG Dan Connolly was forced from Saturday's preseason game against the Lions with an ankle injury.

The injury was nearly catastrophic for the Patriots, as fill-in Rich Ohrnberger found himself completely overwhelmed by Lions DT Ndamukong Suh, who burst through the line and pressured Tom Brady on nearly every play. Connolly's status has yet to be updated, but he should be ready for Week 1.
Source: Boston Globe
Sun, Aug 28, 2011 10:56:00 AM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots RG Dan Connolly has shed is red no-contact jersey in practice and will rejoin the starting lineup in the playoffs.

Connolly is known more for his lengthy Week 15 kick return, but he's also had a satisfactory season while shuffling spots due to LG Logan Mankins' holdout. The 28-year-old will retake his right guard job from Ryan Wendell.
Source: Boston Herald
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 12:57:00 PM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots RG Dan Connolly left in the third quarter Sunday with a head injury.

No, he didn't black out after the longest kickoff return by an offensive lineman in NFL history, as he was on the field for the next play. It is possible, though, that the injury is related to Connolly's return. His return is considered questionable. Ryan Wendell has replaced him.
Source: New England Patriots on Twitter
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 10:36:00 PM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots OL Daniel Connolly left Sunday's game with an ankle injury.

Connolly is the Pats' swingman up front, backing up both guard and center this season.
Sun, Jan 3, 2010 02:32:00 PM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots signed OL Dan Connolly to a two-year extension through 2011.

Connolly essentially got two minimum salaries tacked into his old deal, which was set to expire after this season. But he did get a signing bonus worth nearly $300,000. The trusty 27-year-old is a reserve guard and center.
Source: Boston Herald
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 08:11:00 PM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots actived G Dan Connolly from the practice squad.

Connolly has spent two years on the team's practice squad. The Patriots are healthy on the offensive line, so Connolly should be inactive Sunday.
Sat, Dec 13, 2008 07:46:00 PM
Dan Connolly - G - Patriots

Patriots signed G Dan Connolly, WR C.J. Jones, OL Jimmy Martin and CB Tim Mixon to future contracts.

Connolly, Jones and Mixon were all members of the Patriots' practice squad this season. Martin, a center, was most recently on the Vikings' practice squad in 2006.
Related: C.J. Jones, Jimmy Martin
Source: Boston Globe
Tue, Feb 5, 2008 05:18:00 PM

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