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Orlando Scandrick | Defensive Back

Team: Dallas Cowboys
Age / DOB:  (26) / 2/10/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 191
College: Boise State
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The Cowboys have restructured CB Orlando Scandrick's contract in order to save some space under the salary cap.
Scandrick only had a $2 million base salary, but Dallas is desperate for any room it can come up with. The Cowboys' slot corner between Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr, Scandrick graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 43-ranked cornerback in pass coverage last season. He'll return in the same role in 2013. Mar 11 - 1:57 PM
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

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Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys placed CB Orlando Scandrick (hand) on season-ending injured reserve.

Scandrick broke his hand on Thanksgiving Day against the Redskins and was given a 6-8 week timetable for return. He would have only been available if the Cowboys made a deep playoff run. NT Rob Callaway was signed from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Source: Tim MacMahon on Twitter
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 01:53:00 PM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick (hand) will be sidelined 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on Wednesday.

The Cowboys' slot corner is also dealing with a bone bruise and sprained ligaments in his wrist. His only shot at returning in 2012-13 will be a deep playoff run from Big D. Don't count on it. Scandrick is signed through 2016.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 06:21:00 PM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick (hand) is expected to miss several weeks.

Scandrick, the Cowboys' slot corner, ended up needing surgery after fracturing his hand on Thanksgiving day. Look for Mike Jenkins to fill in and Vince Agnew to step in as the fourth corner.
Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 11:33:00 AM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys slot CB Orlando Scandrick suffered a fractured hand in Dallas' Thanksgiving Day loss to Washington.

He'll likely either miss the remainder of the season, or try to return to play with a cast on his hand. As a slot cornerback, Scandrick doesn't necessarily need to use his fingers. We'll have another update on him by early next week.
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 08:46:00 PM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys slot CB Orlando Scandrick says he is unwilling to move to safety to accommodate Mike Jenkins.

"Not happening," Scandrick said. In an apparent attempt to create trade leverage, the Cowboys are saying publicly that they'll find ways to get four corners onto the field consistently. More likely, Scandrick will return as Dallas' slot corner between RCB Morris Claiborne and LCB Brandon Carr. And Jenkins will either be traded or stay on the roster as a dime cornerback.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mon, May 28, 2012 09:48:00 PM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys restructured the contracts of CB Orlando Scandrick and RT Doug Free to create $8.56 million in salary cap space.

Along with the releases of Terence Newman and David Buehler, the Cowboys have freed up $15.82 million following Monday's cap hit from the league office. Scandrick will take $5.9 million of his $7.1 million salary in the form of a signing bonus. Free's base salary dropped from $6 million to $1.2 million, with the difference coming in a signing bonus.
Related: Doug Free
Source: ESPN Dallas
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 03:47:00 PM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he has "no regrets" over signing CB Orlando Scandrick to a five-year, $27 million extension last summer.

"Wouldn’t dare go back there again and try to do better with a different player or different money," Jones said. "We think that much of him. He’s that important to us for our future." A slot corner being paid like a starter, Scandrick struggled mightily when asked to play outside.
Source: San Antonio Express-News
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 12:37:00 PM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick (ankle) declared himself "ready to play" heading into the bye week.

Scandrick expects to return to practice next week and play against the Patriots. The Cowboys will have their top three cornerbacks on the field for the first time this season.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 03:51:00 PM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick (ankle) is not expected back until after Dallas' Week 5 bye.

Scandrick, the Cowboys' No. 3 corner, suffered a high-ankle sprain in the season opener and is still not running at full speed.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 08:40:00 AM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick will miss 3-4 weeks after suffering an ankle injury against the Jets Sunday night.

Owner Jerry Jones confirmed that Scandrick suffered the dreaded high ankle sprain. It's the kind of injury that can linger for the season if the No. 3 corner rushes back too soon. The good news for the Cowboys is that their banged up secondary gets to face the 49ers' inept passing game in Week 2.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 08:37:00 AM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick had his injured ankle in a walking boot following Sunday's loss to the Jets.

A timetable for his return won't be available until Monday, but he doesn't sound like someone who is going to be active in Week 2. If both Scandrick and Terence Newman (groin) are out next weekend, Alan Ball would most likely start opposite Mike Jenkins.
Related: Terence Newman, Alan Ball
Source: DallasCowboys.com
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 01:35:00 AM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick was carted to the locker room with an ankle injury in Sunday night's game.

He's been declared out for the rest of the evening. He was replaced by Alan Ball. Scandrick was filling in for an injured Terence Newman, so the news is hardly ideal for a Cowboys secondary that's also dealing with a banged up (but active) Mike Jenkins. If Mark Sanchez can get some time to throw, it's going to be a big night for Santonio Holmes.
Source: Josh Ellis on Twitter
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 09:23:00 PM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys signed CB Orlando Scandrick to a five-year, $27 million extension with $10 million guaranteed.

It's a head scratcher. Scandrick is a physical slot corner and big part of Dallas' defense, but he's being paid like a starter. The 24-year-old has just two interceptions through three seasons, is a liability whenever asked to play outside, and is hardly a shutdown force in the slot. New coordinator Rob Ryan must have signed off on this deal, or else it wouldn't be near worth it. Scandrick is not a long-term option to replace Terence Newman.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 07:26:00 PM
Orlando Scandrick - DB - Cowboys

Slot corner Orlando Scandrick had the second worst success rate in the NFL at defending the pass in 2010, according to Pro Football Focus.

Colts CB Jerraud Powers had the worst rate. Scandrick deserves some slack as he was often playing zone on third downs, but he's not even close to the answer to the Cowboys' secondary woes. Scandrick would best be used as a pass rusher out of the secondary.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 10:29:00 AM

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