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Haloti Ngata | Defensive Lineman

Team: Baltimore Ravens
Age / DOB:  (29) / 1/21/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 330
College: Oregon
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Haloti Ngata stated on NFL Network's Total Access that he "definitely" plans to play more nose tackle in 2013.
Different from past years, the Ravens can now field a deep rotation of ends with free-agent pickups Chris Canty and Marcus Spears rotating with Arthur Jones and Pernell McPhee. "It's gonna keep me inside, just having those guys there," Ngata said. "It's gonna be great to have me be comfortable on the inside of the defense, where I love playing." With improved depth at five technique, Ngata as a full-time nose, and Elvis Dumervil bookending Terrell Suggs at rush linebacker, Baltimore's front seven will be significantly better than it was in 2012. Mar 25 - 7:37 PM

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Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens coach John Harbaugh indicated that Haloti Ngata will play more true nose tackle moving forward.

"The fact that we’ve added two guys that can play defensive end definitely marks the possibility he could play inside more," said Harbaugh. "Our bellcow in there is Haloti." Ngata has generally played 3-4 end in Baltimore, with Kelly Gregg, Terrence Cody, and most recently Ma'ake Kemoeatu on the nose. The Ravens can now surround him with a rotation of Chris Canty, Arthur Jones, Pernell McPhee, and Marcus Spears, freeing up 6-foot-4, 330-poound Ngata to wreak havoc on the NFL's significantly more undersized centers.
Source: Carroll County Times
Mar 23 - 1:52 PM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

The Ravens want to "address a weight issue" with DT Haloti Ngata.

Ngata reported to minicamp last offseason "heavier than normal," but nothing much was made of it. Now that he's approaching age 30, the Ravens are going to keep an eye on Ngata. We wouldn't expect it to be much of an issue.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Mar 9 - 6:27 PM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata's MRI revealed only damage to his left MCL.

It just confirmed Ngata's MCL sprain, an injury through which he played for most of the season. No surgery is necessary, and NFL Network's Albert Breer reports Ngata will be "fine." Still only 29 years old, Ngata finished the 2012 season with 51 tackles and five sacks. He should have several strong years left.
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Feb 8 - 2:34 PM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the left knee injury Haloti Ngata sustained in the Super Bowl is nothing serious.

Ngata avoided a ligament tear. In fact, Harbaugh says that his dominant run-stuffing defensive tackle will be ready for the entire offseason program. It sounds like a mere aggravation Ngata's prior MCL sprain.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Feb 7 - 11:44 AM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Haloti Ngata (knee) is scheduled for a Thursday MRI.

Ngata left Sunday's Super Bowl in the third quarter and did not return. The four-time Pro Bowler had been playing on a sprained MCL for much of the season. Early indications were that Ngata avoided a ligament tear, but we won't know for sure until Thursday afternoon.
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Feb 6 - 10:18 AM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

The Baltimore Sun believes the Ravens may have "dodged a bullet" with DT Haloti Ngata (knee).

Ngata won't undergo an MRI until Tuesday, but is not on crutches, and is "moving alright." Nothing can be ruled out until Ngata receives his MRI results, but the early indications are that he's avoided a major ligament tear.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Feb 4 - 5:45 PM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata says his left knee is "feeling better" on Monday morning.

Ngata was seen walking through the team hotel on Monday morning without the aid of crutches or assistance of any kind, and was later even spotted jogging through the lobby. Although it's encouraging news, we really won't know the extent of the injury until the Ravens get back to Baltimore and Ngata undergoes an MRI on Monday. The injury was initially classified as a "sprain."
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Feb 4 - 12:37 PM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata exited Super Bowl XLVII with a third-quarter injury to his left knee and was listed as doubtful to return.

The Ravens initially described it as a "sprain," but in-game injury disclosures typically mean little or nothing. The fact that Ngata was immediately deemed "doubtful" to come back in suggests team doctors fear a significant injury. Ngata had two tackles against the 49ers before exiting. Ngata was an impact run defender this postseason with 13 tackles (10 solo) in just over 3 1/2 games.
Feb 3 - 9:56 PM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata (shoulder, knee) had five tackles and a sack in Sunday night's win over the Steelers.

Ngata was held without a tackle in Week 9 and was rested in Week 10. In Week 11, he finally looked like his old self while terrorizing the interior of the Steelers' line. "Yeah, I felt good, stronger," Ngata said afterward. "A lot better."
Source: Baltimore Sun
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 09:11:00 AM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata (shoulder, knee) was active but didn't play a single snap in Sunday's Week 10 blowout of the Raiders.

The Ravens didn't need Ngata to blast the Raiders. They have their eye on upcoming games against the Steelers and Chargers. "We were hoping that we wouldn't have to play him," coach John Harbaugh said. "It turned out that we didn't have to play him." Expect Ngata to get unleashed in Week 11.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 09:53:00 PM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata (shoulder, knee) rode an exercise bike for all of Sunday's Week 10 game against the Raiders.

Ngata was active and in uniform, but Baltimore's blowout win over Oakland allowed him to rest his nagging injuries. Look for Ngata to return as an every-down player when the Ravens take on the division-rival Steelers in Week 11.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 08:59:00 PM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata (shoulder, sprained MCL) returned to practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Ngata told the Baltimore Sun that he hasn't been the same player since injuring his right shoulder and spraining his MCL in Week 6. He practiced on a limited basis Friday, and will continue to play at less than 100 percent. The Ravens will be without DE Pernell McPhee (knee) this week. Marshal Yanda (knee) and LG Bobbie Williams (ankle) are listed as questionable.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 04:57:00 PM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata admits he hasn't been the same player since injuring his right shoulder and spraining his right MCL in Week 6.

"Now, it's limiting me," Ngata said. "I just can't do what I want to do most of the time." Ngata doesn't believe the injuries will require surgery, but the falloff in his play will hurt the Ravens run defense every bit as much as the loss of Ray Lewis.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:00:00 AM
Haloti Ngata - DL - Ravens

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Outside of the devastating injuries to Lardarius Webb and Ray Lewis, the Ravens are healthy. Ngata brushed off his MCL sprain during the bye week and will be clogging up the box. Their inactives: CB Asa Jackson, RB Bobby Rainey, T/G Ramon Harewood, WR Deonte Thompson, TE Billy Bajema, DE Pernell McPhee and DT Bryan Hall.
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 11:33:00 AM

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