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Chad Rinehart | Guard

Team: San Diego Chargers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 5/4/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 321
College: Northern Iowa
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Chargers agreed to terms with OG Chad Rinehart, formerly of the Bills, on a one-year contract.
The deal is pending a physical. It's easy to connect the dots here. Rinehart, 28 in May, played under new Chargers' OL coach Joe D’Alessandris in Buffalo for the last three seasons. Rinehart is a fine backup with starting experience. He started 17 games in his three years in Buffalo. Mar 13 - 1:26 PM
Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter

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Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Bills coach Chan Gailey expects RG Chad Rinehart (ankle) to end up on injured reserve.

The walking-wounded Bills need roster spots, and with Kraig Urbik (ankle) finally due back in Week 9, Rinehart is a logical candidate for the shelf. Rinehart graded out positively as both a run and pass blocker in Pro Football Focus' ratings, but Urbik's return should give the Bills a boost, particularly in the run game.
Source: Joe Buscaglia on Twitter
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 04:07:00 PM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Bills RG Chad Rinehart (ankle) is out indefinitely.

"It’s not good, but it’s going to be long term," coach Chan Gailey said Monday. "I don’t know if it’s season (ending), but it’s long term." Rinehart was filling in for Kraig Urbik (ankle), who's expected back following the Bills' Week 8 bye.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 11:28:00 AM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Bills RG Chad Rinehart left Sunday's game against the Titans in the third quarter with a leg injury.

Rinehart was filling in for normal starting right guard, Kraig Urbik (ankle). Sam Young has come on as Rinehart was carted off.
Sun, Oct 21, 2012 03:00:00 PM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Bills re-signed restricted free agent RG Chad Rinehart to a one-year, $1.26 million contract.

The 27-year-old Rinehart started 12 games last season, shuffling between left and right guard. Pro Football Focus gave him strong pass-blocking grades, and considered him fairly effective as a run blocker. Rinehart did outplay Kraig Urbik, and should return as the starting right guard with Eric Wood at center and Andy Levitre at left guard. Urbik figures to be the top reserve.
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 03:45:00 PM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Bills placed original-round tenders on restricted free agent guards Chad Rinehart and Kraig Urbik.

The Bills can now match any offer Rinehart or Urbik receive on the open market, and will receive draft-pick compensation if they choose not to do so. Urbik made 13 starts at right guard in 2011, while Rinehart appeared in all 16 games in a swing role, making 12 starts.
Related: Kraig Urbik
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 10:23:00 AM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

The Bills may attempt to work out long-term agreements with restricted free agent guards Chad Rinehart and Kraig Urbik.

Both are expected to be tendered qualifying offers, but it would make sense for the Bills to lock them up heading into their age-27 seasons. Urbik was Buffalo's starting right guard in 2011, while Rinehart served in a swing role. Both graded out as top-20 guards by Pro Football Focus.
Related: Kraig Urbik
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 11:33:00 AM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Chad Rinehart replaced LG Andy Levitre in the starting lineup in Tuesday's practice.

The change isn't likely to last, but it's a reminder that the Bills offensive line is a mess. Levitre and RG Kraig Urbik are well below average, as are the Bills starting tackles. While coach Chan Gailey is one of the brightest offensive minds in the game, the shaky O-Line leaves Buffalo's fantasy players as low-upside draft picks.
Related: Andy Levitre
Source: WGR 550 Buffalo
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 07:06:00 PM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Bills RG Chad Rinehart will start for the team in Week 15.

A bust in Washington D.C., Rinehart spent a majority of the season on Buffalo's practice squad. He's being forced into action with starting RG Eric Wood filling in at center for the injured Geoff Hangartner. His insertion into the starting lineup doesn't bode well for Fred Jackson, who comes in as our No. 18 ranked running back play.
Related: Fred Jackson
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 09:58:00 AM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Bills OG Chad Rinehart has earned the starting job at right guard.

Rinehart split time with Cordaro Howard in Week 14 but outplayed him. "Chad played a lot better than I anticipated he would," Gailey said. "We'll go through the rest of the week, but the way he played, he certainly deserves to start this week and we'll see how we handle the rotation and how we work that."
Related: Cord Howard
Source: Buffalo News
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 09:02:00 AM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Bills signed OG Chad Rinehart from their practice squad.

A third-round pick in 2008, Rinehart was a major disappointment for the Redskins the past two seasons. He'll add depth to a retooled offensive line that has been hit hard by injuries over the past couple of weeks. Fred Jackson better hope Rinehart doesn't see the field.
Tue, Dec 7, 2010 04:29:00 PM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Redskins OG Chad Rinehart has been found guilty of public intoxication in connection with a Jan. 18 incident at the University of Northern Iowa.

Rinehart was trying to get into a closed Mojo's Pizza House at 2:00 a.m. when an officer noticed that he was drunk. His roster spot is already on the line this summer with the upgrades along the Redskins' offensive line.
Source: Waterloo Daily Courier
Tue, Jun 22, 2010 03:31:00 PM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Redskins OG Chad Rinehart was arrested early Monday morning for misdemeanor public intoxication.

Rinehart was simply walking into a pizza joint at 2 a.m. when a police officer smelled alcohol on his breath and noticed his bloodshot eyes. After he declined a breath test, Rinehart was arrested. The incident certainly doesn't seem serious enough to earn a suspension.
Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 03:50:00 PM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Redskins placed G/T Chad Rinehart on injured reserve with a broken fibula, ending his season.

Rinehart made four starts at guard in his second year and was mostly ineffective. A third-round pick in 2008, he's made no obvious strides and is unlikely to return in 2010 with more than a substitute "swing" role on the team.
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 05:00:00 PM
Chad Rinehart - G - Chargers

Redskins G Chad Rinehart broke his fibula during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

It's yet another blow to the Redskins' offensive line. They'll likely be forced to start Edwin Williams in Rinehart's spot. Rinehart is likely a candidate for injured reserve.
Source: Washington Post
Sun, Nov 22, 2009 06:41:00 PM

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