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Curtis Lofton | Linebacker

Team: New Orleans Saints
Age / DOB:  (26) / 6/2/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 241
College: Oklahoma
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Saints ILB Curtis Lofton agreed to convert a $5 million roster bonus into a signing bonus, lowering his 2013 salary cap number.
The move cost Lofton no money, but will affect the Saints' future salary cap. It did clear $4 million for 2013. Lofton, who turns 27 in June, finished his first season as a Saint with 123 tackles, two forced fumbles, and seven pass breakups. He'll be a 3-4 inside linebacker in new DC Rob Ryan's scheme. Feb 15 - 5:06 PM
Source: ESPN.com

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Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

Saints MLB Curtis Lofton (high ankle sprain) insists he could play this week if it was a regular season game.

"I'm feeling good," Lofton said. "Just doing what I'm told. Just taking care of it. It's still preseason so it's still early. But once Week 1 rolls around, I'll be ready to go." Lofton said he played through a similar injury in the final three games of last season.
Source: WWLTV New Orleans
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 06:00:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

Saints MLB Curtis Lofton will miss the remainder of preseason with a high ankle sprain.

"We certainly think Curtis will be ready for the first game," interim coach Joe Vitt assured. We'll see. High ankle sprains can cost players 4-8 weeks, and the Saints' September 9 regular season opener against the Redskins is 20 days away. Ramon Humber will stand in as New Orleans' starting middle linebacker. Humber is suspended for the first three games of the year.
Related: Ramon Humber
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 03:45:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

Curtis Lofton and David Hawthorne are working as the two passing-down linebackers in the Saints' nickel package at OTAs.

MIKE linebacker Lofton and weak-side starter Hawthorne will be every-down 'backers, with SLB Scott Shanle exiting in nickel sets. It's particularly notable for Lofton because he was considered weak in coverage in Atlanta. The Saints like him plenty in that role, and he should lead the club in tackles this year.
Related: Scott Shanle, David Hawthorne
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Thu, May 24, 2012 12:13:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

Interim coach Joe Vitt suggested LB Curtis Lofton would move to the strong side when Jonathan Vilma is healthy and in the lineup.

If Vilma is suspended, as expected, Lofton will move back to the middle with David Hawthorne on the weak side and Scott Shanle on the strong side. Chris Chamberlain, signed away from the Rams, could end up competing for snaps with Shanle.
Related: Scott Shanle, Jonathan Vilma, Chris Chamberlain, David Hawthorne
Source: Larry Holder on Twitter
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 06:14:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

Saints agreed to terms with MLB Curtis Lofton on a five-year contract.

Financial terms are not yet available. Considered a ''two-down player,'' Lofton is a prototype 4-3 middle linebacker and figures to provide insurance for Jonathan Vilma, who is at risk of a multi-game suspension for his involvement in the Saints' BountyGate program. Lofton has recorded 90-plus tackles in each of his first four seasons and has never missed a game to injury in his NFL career.
Source: Greg Bensel on Twitter
Sat, Mar 24, 2012 09:52:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

The Tampa Tribune's Roy Cummings gives the Buccaneers a ''50-percent chance'' of signing free agent MLB Curtis Lofton.

The Buccaneers made an offer to Lofton on March 15, but progress between the two sides has reportedly ''cooled'' since. Despite his reputation as a ''two-down player,'' Lofton has never missed a game in career, and finished 13th among middle linebackers in defensive snaps. His only other known visit this offseason was with the Saints.
Related: Buccaneers
Source: Tampa Bay Tribune
Sat, Mar 24, 2012 06:31:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

According to the Tampa Tribune's Ira Kaufman, the Bucs remain interested in free agent MLB Curtis Lofton.

The Bucs reportedly "cooled" their pursuit of Lofton last Tuesday, but Kaufman says they remain interested "at their price." Lofton visited the Saints over the weekend, but has otherwise been greeted by a soft market. His price and the Bucs' price could soon align.
Related: Buccaneers
Source: Ira Kaufman on Twitter
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 10:36:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

Free agent MLB Curtis Lofton will visit the Saints on Sunday.

Lofton's visit comes one day after the Saints hosted David Hawthorne and Joe Mays. Although the New Orleans Times-Picayune has reported the Saints have "no plans" to release MLB Jonathan Vilma, it's looking increasingly likely his future is not in New Orleans.
Related: Saints
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Sun, Mar 18, 2012 11:04:00 AM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reports the Saints are interested in free agent MLB Curtis Lofton.

It's not good news for MLB Jonathan Vilma. The Bucs are also still "monitoring" a player they've reportedly cooled on. Lofton isn't yet known to have scheduled any visits, though LaCanfora does confirm that Tampa has already submitted an offer.
Related: Saints, Buccaneers
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 02:31:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

FOX Sports' Alex Marvez reports the Bucs have cooled their pursuit of free agent MLB Curtis Lofton.

According to the Tampa Bay Times, "Bucs fans should pump the brakes on (Lofton)." It's possible Lofton's contract demands are simply too lofty for a team reportedly in the mix for Vincent Jackson and LG Carl Nicks. Regardless of whether or not they ink Lofton, the Bucs figure to make finding competition for MLB Mason Foster a priority.
Related: Buccaneers
Source: Alex Marvez on Twitter
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 07:36:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

FOX Sports' Alex Marvez reports the Bucs are expected to make a "strong push" for free agent MLB Curtis Lofton.

It appears the Bucs' new regime is ready to pull the plug on the Mason Foster experiment at middle linebacker. Lofton already had one foot out the door in Atlanta before Saturday's signing of Lofa Tatupu, and is now almost certain to be playing elsewhere in 2012.
Related: Buccaneers
Source: Alex Marvez on Twitter
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 09:15:00 AM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

NFL Network's Jason La Canfora confirms that the chances of free agent MLB Curtis Lofton returning to Atlanta are becoming "increasingly unlikely."

Scout.com's Aaron Wilson calls Lofton "unlikely" to return. The Falcons lined up competition at middle linebacker Saturday by signing Lofa Tatupu, and they didn't draft Akeem Dent in the third round last year to be a career special teamer. They simply aren't going to meet Lofton's contract demands.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 04:48:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

Speaking at the Combine, Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff described contract talks with free agent MLB Curtis Lofton as "amicable."

The Falcons won't overpay, but they want Lofton back. "I said this the other day, we would like to have Curtis Lofton back," said Dimitroff. "He’s a fine football player. We are in the process of negotiating with Curtis and his representatives. That’s been an amicable negotiation and we’ll continue to work on it."
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 04:54:00 PM
Curtis Lofton - LB - Saints

The Falcons won't break the bank to keep free agents MLB Curtis Lofton and DE John Abraham, according to Mark Bradley of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Lofton is believed to be seeking a deal similar to the four years and $36 million of Jets ILB David Harris. It's a steep price for a coverage-deficient player expected to be removed in nickel packages. The Bucs could show interest in stealing him away from a division rival, leaving 2011 third-rounder Akeem Dent to start in the middle of Mike Nolan's defense. Abraham is viewed as a one-dimensional injury risk at age 34.
Related: John Abraham, Akeem Dent
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 12:24:00 PM

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