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Mike Brisiel | Guard

Team: Oakland Raiders
Age / DOB:  (30) / 3/14/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 300
College: Colorado State
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The agent for Raiders RG Mike Brisiel clarified that his client lost no money upon restructuring his contract.
Initially believed to have taken a pay cut, Brisiel will instead receive a guaranteed roster bonus of $3 million next week in exchange for slashing his salary from $4.35 million to $1.35 million. The $3 million payment will be treated like a signing bonus and prorated over the contract's life, lowering Brisiel's 2013 salary cap charge but increasing his cap number in future years. Mar 5 - 12:15 AM
Source: Associated Press

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Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

The Raiders have worked out a restructured contract with RG Mike Brisiel, dropping his 2013 salary from $4.35 million to $1.35 million.

It sounds like a true pay cut as opposed to a salary cap move. Brisiel was signed specifically to play guard in former Raiders OC Greg Knapp's zone-blocking system. The zone scheme has since been scrapped, and Brisiel may return as a backup only in 2013. He would've been released without the restructuring.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
Mar 4 - 5:22 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

CSN Bay Area expects Raiders RG Mike Brisiel to be released.

Recovering from "major" ankle surgery, zone-blocker Brisiel is no longer a schematic fit with the Raiders returning to a power scheme. Releasing Brisiel would free up $2.8 million in cap space, while the Raiders have a pair of potential young (and cheap) replacements in Tony Bergstrom and Lucas Nix. Brisiel is as good as gone.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Feb 13 - 6:34 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Raiders RG Mike Brisiel underwent "major" ankle surgery after the season.

It sounds like a procedure that could sideline Brisiel until training camp. Signed away from the Texans last offseason as a zone-blocking guard, Brisiel's future is up in the air as the Raiders plan to install a power-running offense in 2013. Brisiel, who turns 30 in March, is owed a $4.35 million base salary.
Source: Paul Gutierrez on Twitter
Jan 17 - 5:38 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Raiders RG Mike Brisiel sustained a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Panthers.

It's the second concussion he's dealt with this season. Assuming he sits out the finale, Brisiel will finish a disappointing year with the Raiders, grading out negatively in all aspects by Pro Football Focus. Lucas Nix or Alex Parsons will likely be used to replace him in the starting lineup.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
Mon, Dec 24, 2012 07:33:00 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Raiders RG Mike Brisiel is expected to play Sunday after passing his concussion tests.

"I did what I was supposed to do, and they allowed me to practice so I'm not going to miss any time," said Brisiel, who was concussed after taking a knee to the back of the head at Atlanta. The Raiders have yet to play a full game with their projected starting five offensive linemen, and it shows. They've been a bottom-five unit this season.
Source: Contra Costa Times
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 02:06:00 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Raiders RG Mike Brisiel left Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Falcons with a head injury and did not return.

Brisiel almost certainly sustained a concussion. He was replaced by Alex Parsons.
Source: Contra Costa Times
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 11:00:00 AM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Raiders signed OG Mike Brisiel, formerly of the Texans, to a five-year, $20 million contract.

The Raiders are moving back to a zone-blocking rushing attack. Brisiel not only has five years of experience in the scheme, but also played Oakland coordinator Greg Knapp and OL coach Frank Pollack in Houston. Brisiel should take the right guard vacancy opened by Cooper Carlisle's release.
Related: Texans
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 06:25:00 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

The Redskins have expressed interest in free agent OG Mike Brisiel.

Brisiel knows Redskins OC Kyle Shanahan well from their time together in Houston. The zone-blocking specialist has also attracted attention from the Raiders.
Related: Redskins
Source: Mike Jones on Twitter
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 11:02:00 AM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Free agent RG Mike Brisiel will reportedly visit the Raiders.

The Raiders released RG Cooper Carlisle earlier in the day. They're also expected to move Stefen Wisniewski to center to replace Samson Satele, opening up left guard as well.
Related: Raiders
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 04:38:00 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Free agent RG Mike Brisiel wants to re-sign with the Texans this offseason.

A former undrafted free agent out of Colorado State, Brisiel is a zone-blocking guard and system fit in Houston. He probably wouldn't attract any interest from teams that run other schemes. "Everybody saw how close we were, and we know what it’s gonna take to get over that hump," said Brisiel, 29. "It’s gonna be a fun thing to be a part of. I hope I’ll get a chance."
Source: houstontexans.com
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 06:43:00 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Texans RG Mike Brisiel (fractured fibula) has resumed practicing.

Brisiel split the first-team reps 60-40 with Antoine Caldwell, a sign that he will return Saturday just over three weeks removed from the injury. With Andre Johnson also healthy and T.J. Yates (shoulder) practicing "very well," the Texans offense is as close to full strength as it's been in a month.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Tue, Jan 3, 2012 05:59:00 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Texans RG Mike Brisiel is out indefinitely with a fractured fibula.

The Texans aren't placing Brisiel on injured reserve, instead hoping he can recover as quickly as FS Danieal Manning did from the same injury. Manning only missed three weeks. Brisiel won't be rushed back, but the "hope" is that he'll return at some point during the playoffs. The Texans will turn to Antoine Caldwell, who started 10 games during the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
Related: Antoine Caldwell
Source: Houston Chronicle
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 04:41:00 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Texans re-signed OGs Mike Brisiel and Kasey Studdard.

Brisiel started nine games last season before a calf injury sent him to injured reserve. He'll be in the mix for the starting right guard position. The 28-year-old Brisiel is an underrated lineman, excelling in run and pass blocking. Studdard was active for just one game in 2010 and will be on the bubble.
Related: Kasey Studdard
Sun, Jul 31, 2011 04:13:00 PM
Mike Brisiel - G - Raiders

Texans placed RG Mike Brisiel (right calf) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Brisiel wound up starting nine games, holding up well at right guard. The 27-year-old has been injury prone as a pro, however, only making it through a 16-game schedule once in his five-year career. The Texans will have to decide how highly they value Brisiel as an unrestricted free agent in 2011.
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 03:15:00 PM

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