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Barry Cofield | Defensive Lineman

Team: Washington Redskins
Age / DOB:  (29) / 3/19/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 306
College: Northwestern
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The Redskins have not yet decided whether to use Barry Cofield at defensive end or nose tackle.
They'll sort it out on the training camp practice field. Cofield, who signed a six-year, $36 million blockbuster late Tuesday night, was a nose tackle in the Giants' 4-3. At 6'4/306 he's built more like a defensive end for Washington's 3-4 scheme, but it isn't like the Redskins have better options inside. We still have the expectation that Cofield will be a "0-technique" nose. Wed, Jul 27, 2011 09:57:00 PM
Source: Washington Times

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Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Redskins agreed to terms with NT Barry Cofield on a six-year contract.

The Redskins were fully expected to pursue Cofield, who will presumably replace Ma'ake Kemoeatu as the starting nose tackle in Jim Haslett's 3-4 scheme. Cofield bounced back nicely in 2010, grading out as a top-12 tackle in Pro Football Focus' ratings and particularly excelling as a run defender. Mike Shanahan's club is still expected to battle the Cowboys for free agent DE Cullen Jenkins this week.
Related: Cowboys, Giants
Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 12:31:00 AM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

The Giants are not expected to "put up a big fight" to keep free agent NT Barry Cofield.

Cofield has acknowledged as much himself several times over the past couple of months. The Giants have refused to extend his contract, opting instead to draft Linval Joseph and Marvin Austin. Cofield could end up following coach Steve Spagnuolo and DT Fred Robbins to St. Louis.
Related: Rams
Source: New York Post
Sun, Jul 3, 2011 03:17:00 PM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Free agent NT Barry Cofield insists he's completely recovered from early January shoulder surgery.

Cofield's preference is to return to the Big Apple, but he believes he'll be "pushed to the end of the line" with other key Giants hitting the market. A bargain for five years, Cofield will instead cash in elsewhere. The Rams are considered the favorite for his services.
Related: Rams
Source: New York Post
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 10:11:00 AM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Free agent NT Barry Cofield says his preference is to re-sign and finish his career with the Giants, but he sees the writing on the wall.

Cofield is a good player, but the G-Men won't pay him after using back-to-back second-round picks on defensive tackles Linval Joseph and Marvin Austin. "It definitely does make you think that maybe they are preparing for life without me," he said. "And if that is the case, then so be it." Cofield is expected to draw interest from the Rams if he hits unrestricted free agency.
Source: ESPN New York
Wed, May 18, 2011 09:10:00 PM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch thinks the Rams could have strong interest in free agent NT Barry Cofield if he becomes an unrestricted free agent.

Rams HC Steve Spagnuolo was Cofield's defensive coordinator his first three seasons in the NFL, and St. Louis has a need at defensive tackle. Cofield is adamant that he will not play under a one-year tender for the second consecutive season if he is made a restricted free agent, and is likely done in New York, regardless, after the Giants took Marvin Austin on day two of the draft.
Related: Rams
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sun, May 15, 2011 11:01:00 AM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Free agent NT Barry Cofield believes his "time's probably up" with the Giants after the addition of second-round DT Marvin Austin.

"I don't feel pressure, uptightness or anger when they draft a guy," said Cofield. "I just want my fair chance ... to go out there and secure my future." The Giants nearly worked out a trade last year, and that could be the case again this summer if Cofield isn't allowed to test the free-agent waters. Like the Vikes' Ray Edwards, Cofield insists he won't play under a one-year tender for a second straight year. He'll be sought after as a run stopper on the open market.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Wed, May 11, 2011 08:53:00 AM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Giants NT Barry Cofield will consider requesting a trade if five-year veterans end up as restricted free agents again this year.

It would only happen if the league reverts to last year's rules in lieu of a new CBA that would free all players with four or more years of service time. Cofield wants a long-term deal instead of playing on another one-year tender. The Giants had a deal worked out with the Saints last year, but Cofield rejected New Orleans' contract offer.
Related: Saints
Source: Bob Glauber on Twitter
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 08:02:00 PM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Free agent NT Barry Cofield says his range of motion after shoulder surgery is "great," and anticipates being 100 percent by summer.

Cofield is working out at TEST to rehab the shoulder. The surgery was his fourth that we've confirmed -- Cofield has three previous knee operations, including two in the 2010 offseason including one microfracture. Though Cofield has been durable on the field, the wear and tear on his body could limit his market value. He is still pretty young, though, turning 27 next week.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 09:17:00 AM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Giants extended a second-round restricted free agent tender to NT Barry Cofield.

It's the same tender Cofield played under last season. It's unlikely to stick this time around since Cofield has accrued five seasons. The Giants nearly traded Cofield last year, and they're not expected to make him a priority this offseason with Linval Joseph waiting in the wings.
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 04:14:00 PM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

ESPN New York calls calls the Giants' potential re-signing of free agent NT Barry Cofield "a bonus."

Beat writer Ohm Youngmisuk suggests the Giants may prefer going with 2010 second-round pick Linval Joseph to paying Cofield a mega-deal. Cofield is an excellent run defender with some ability to collapse the pocket, but he's been playing on a fourth-rounder's contract and may look to max out.
Source: ESPN New York
Fri, Feb 4, 2011 06:27:00 PM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Impending free agent DT Barry Cofield will undergo offseason shoulder surgery.

It's probably just a routine scope. Cofield finished the final year of his rookie contract with career highs in tackles (54) and sacks (4), while continuing to play stout run defense. He'd be a big loss if the Giants let him walk.
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Tue, Jan 4, 2011 11:15:00 AM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

Giants re-signed restricted free agent NT Barry Cofield to a one-year, $1.759 million contract.

Cofield was nearly traded to the Saints during the draft after a disappointing 2009 season on the heels of microfracture knee surgery. He insists he's now back to full health, and the Giants have taken him off the trading block. Cofield will return as a starter in 2010.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Fri, May 14, 2010 08:33:00 AM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

The Saints reportedly had the No. 64 overall pick on the table for Giants NT Barry Cofield during last month's draft.

Talks fell apart, however, after the Giants used the 46th overall pick on DT Linval Joseph, and Cofield and the Saints were unable to work a long-term deal. Cofield is no longer on the trading block, and will likely retain his starting job. He has yet to sign his RFA tender, but figures to shortly.
Related: Saints
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Tue, May 11, 2010 10:54:00 AM
Barry Cofield - DL - Redskins

The Giants and Saints nearly executed a trade that would've sent NT Barry Cofield to New Orleans for a second-day pick.

A second-day pick in the new format is either a second- or third-rounder. This probably explains the Saints' reach for LSU NT Al Woods in the fourth round. Cofield still hasn't signed his one-year tender -- to our knowledge -- but Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Leger seconds NFL Network's report.
Related: Saints
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mon, Apr 26, 2010 12:50:00 PM

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