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Tim Dobbins | Linebacker

Team: Houston Texans
Age / DOB:  (30) / 12/10/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 245
College: Iowa State
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Texans ILB Tim Dobbins skipped OTAs to oversee the construction of his house.
Coach Gary Kubiak was not pleased with his reserve linebacker. "I had an obligation to my family," Dobbins said Tuesday. "I’ve been having this house a year already, demoed it all myself. I’ve been trying to work on it myself and just trying to learn another skill." Due just $840,000, Dobbins' desire to "learn a new skill" shouldn't cost him his roster spot after he started six games in 2012. Jun 11 - 3:11 PM
Source: Houston Chronicle

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Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Tim Dobbins was a no-show at OTAs on Tuesday.

"Yeah, (OTAs are) voluntary," coach Gary Kubiak said. "(Dobbins) isn’t here." It appears he just didn't show up. Dobbins is expected to return to a backup role in 2013 after not impressing as a starter last season.
Source: Houston Chronicle
May 22 - 9:33 AM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Texans re-signed ILB Tim Dobbins to a one-year contract.

Dobbins made six starts in place of an injured Brian Cushing last season, but ended up coming off the bench for five of the final six games. A severely sprained ankle sent him to injured reserve during the playoffs. A two-down thumper, Dobbins will return to a reserve role if all goes according to plan for the Texans.
Source: David Canter on Twitter
Apr 10 - 4:20 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Texans placed ILB Tom Dobbins (ankle) on injured reserve, ending his season, and promoted LB Cameron Collins from their practice squad.

Dobbins isn't thought to have a long-term injury, but his "badly" sprained ankle was severe enough that the Texans determined he had no chance to help with their playoff run. Barrett Ruud and Bradie James will be Houston's starting inside linebackers against Cincinnati. It's an area the Bengals can attack.
Jan 4 - 4:10 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Battling a "badly sprained" ankle and chronically sore shoulder, Texans ILB Tim Dobbins' status is in doubt for Saturday's playoff game versus the Bengals.

If Dobbins can't play, the Texans will be forced to go with Barrett Ruud next to Bradie James. Coverage has been an issue since Brian Cushing went down, which means the Bengals could exploit the middle of the field with Andrew Hawkins and Jermaine Gresham.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Jan 4 - 10:57 AM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Tim Dobbins suffered a thumb injury in Sunday's win, but isn't expected to miss any time.

With Brian Cushing and Brooks Reed both out with injury, the Texans can ill afford for Dobbins to miss any time, but he's expected to play with a cast. The journeyman veteran has graded out roughly neutral in Pro Football Focus' ratings.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 04:36:00 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

ILB Tim Dobbins took over for Brian Cushing (knee) in base defenses Monday night.

Bradie James was the nickel 'backer. It's a massive dropoff in talent from Cushing, the Texans' 2011 team MVP and second-team All-Pro. Drop the Texans D/ST down a slight peg in fantasy circles.
Related: Bradie James
Source: ESPN.com
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 12:18:00 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Texans re-signed ILB Tim Dobbins.

According to Pro Football Focus, Dobbins played just 76 snaps as a fill-in last season. The 29-year-old has been a strong run defender when pressed into action. He'll add depth behind Darryl Sharpton and Bradie James on the inside.
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 04:04:00 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Texans agreed to terms with ILB Tim Dobbins, formerly of the Dolphins.

An excellent run defender, Dobbins should be given a legitimate to chance to crack the Texans roster. It doesn't hurt his chances that new Texans DC Wade Phillips served in the same role for the Chargers when Dobbins was a rookie in 2006.
Sat, Aug 6, 2011 02:20:00 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Dolphins released ILB Tim Dobbins.

Dobbins collected $3 million in guarantees to act as Channing Crowder insurance last season. Though Pro Football Focus graded Dobbins highly as a reserve run defender, the Dolphins have opted to go younger and cheaper with 2010 fourth-rounder A.J. Edds behind Kevin Burnett and Karlos Dansby.
Related: A.J. Edds
Source: Ben Volin on Twitter
Mon, Aug 1, 2011 07:21:00 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Coach Tony Sparano said he envisions ILB Tim Dobbins being on the field for about 40 plays a game.

Dobbins is going to be a core special teamer while backing up Channing Crowder. He won't be a full-timer, but with Crowder coming off a Lisfranc injury, it sounds like Dobbins is going to rotate in plenty.
Related: Channing Crowder
Thu, Aug 5, 2010 02:43:00 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Dolphins signed ILB Tim Dobbins to a new three-year, $7.9 million contract, including $3 million guaranteed.

Dobbins is being counted on as a core special teamer and insurance behind starter Channing Crowder, who is coming off a Lisfranc injury. The Dolphins are obviously satisfied with what they saw out of the newcomer after he worked with the first team for the majority of offseason practices.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Thu, Jun 17, 2010 04:39:00 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Dolphins ILB Tim Dobbins is expected to play on all four special teams units in addition to pushing Channing Crowder for a starting linebacker spot.

Dobbins could very well prove to be a steal for the Dolphins in that draft-day trade that ended up with the Chargers getting Ryan Mathews. He's behind Crowder right now, but that could be a fluid situation in training camp.
Related: Channing Crowder
Source: Palm Beach Post
Mon, Jun 14, 2010 11:02:00 AM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Chargers traded ILB Tim Dobbins to the Dolphins as part of San Diego's trade up to No. 12 overall.

Splitting time at inside linebacker last season, Dobbins fell out of favor after getting outplayed by Kevin Burnett. With a reputation as an early-down thumper, Dobbins will push Channing Crowder if the veteran doesn't improve in run defense.
Related: Chargers, Channing Crowder
Thu, Apr 22, 2010 08:57:00 PM
Tim Dobbins - LB - Texans

Chargers re-signed restricted free agent ILB Tim Dobbins to a one-year, $1.176 million contract.

Dobbins, 27, ranked eighth on the Bolts with 55 tackles in 2009 while playing in a rotation with the more versatile Kevin Burnett. Dobbins is supposed to be the better early-down, run-oriented defender, but was outplayed by Burnett across the board. Thus, Dobbins will probably lose snaps in 2010.
Mon, Apr 19, 2010 05:39:00 PM

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