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B.J. Raji | Defensive Lineman

Team: Green Bay Packers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 7/11/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 337
College: Boston College
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NFL.com's Ian Rapoport confirms the Packers will explore an extension with LE B.J. Raji this offseason.
Raji technically has two years left on his deal, but 2014 is a voidable year. Raji is third in line for an extension after Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews, but the sides should work hard toward a long-term pact. Whereas Rodgers' new deal is likely to be hammered out before the draft, Raji's may not come until training camp. Apr 1 - 10:17 AM
Source: NFL.com

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B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

Packers LE B.J. Raji triggered an escalator in his rookie deal, raising his 2013 salary from $4.09 million to $4.49 million.

Raji has started 46 games all over the Green Bay defensive line over the past three seasons, and he's one of the premier "five techniques" in the game when healthy. Entering the final year of his contract, the Packers will look to work out a contract extension with Raji this offseason.
Jan 30 - 3:17 AM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

Coach Mike McCarthy said B.J. Raji's latest ankle injury is not as severe as his previous one.

Raji missed roughly three games after hurting his ankle in Week 5. His status for Sunday night's showdown with the Giants will be updated Wednesday.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 09:38:00 AM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

B.J. Raji left Sunday's Week 11 win over the Lions in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.

Raji has been battling ankle woes for more than six weeks now. The severity of this aggravation is unknown. If Raji can't go in Week 12, it would be good news for the Giants' running back committee.
Source: Packers.com
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 07:46:00 PM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

Packers NT B.J. Raji (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup in Week 8.

He's listed as probable. Raji's return is a blow to Rashad Jennings' Week 8 fantasy matchup, although Green Bay has also lost key run stoppers ILB D.J. Smith (ACL tear) and FS Charles Woodson (collarbone) for lengthy periods of time. Through five 2012 appearances, Raji has seven tackles and no sacks.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 04:16:00 PM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

Packers NT B.J. Raji (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 7.

Raji will miss his second straight game with what appears to be a high ankle sprain. The absence of Green Bay's nose tackle improves Steven Jackson's Week 7 fantasy matchup. The Rams will also try to get Daryl Richardson on the edges.
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 02:57:00 PM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

Packers NT B.J. Raji (ankle, questionable) could not make it through practice on Friday.

He couldn't even make it through the rehab portion, which comes before team drills. Coach Mike McCarthy says Raji is capable of playing without practicing, but it's hard to imagine he'll be anywhere near 100 percent if active Sunday night against Houston. Losing Raji would be a huge blow to Green Bay's run defense.
Source: Ty Dunne on Twitter
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 01:47:00 PM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

Packers NT B.J. Raji (ankle) "has a chance" to play against the Texans Sunday.

Raji had to be carted to the locker room in Sunday's loss, and was spotted walking with a limp afterward, so his "chance" may be slim. We'll know more when the Packers return to practice on Wednesday.
Source: Tyler Dunne on Twitter
Mon, Oct 8, 2012 04:41:00 PM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

Packers NT B.J. Raji (ankle) left the stadium Sunday with a limp.

Raji was carted off in the first half of the loss to the Colts. "I rolled my ankle, wasn't able to come back," he said. "There's nothing more to say." The Packers will update Raji's status after a Monday MRI. Per ProFootballTalk, the injury is not currently believed to be serious.
Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter
Sun, Oct 7, 2012 05:41:00 PM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

Packers NT B.J. Raji was carted to the locker room with a left ankle injury in Sunday's game against the Colts, and is questionable to return.

Raji hobbled off the field under his own power, but headed to the locker room after receiving treatment on the sideline. It appears he's avoided a high-ankle sprain, but it's still quite likely his afternoon is through.
Sun, Oct 7, 2012 02:05:00 PM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

The Packers intend to reduce NT B.J. Raji's snaps this season.

Along with the rest of the Packers' defense, Raji took a step back last year. It's possible he wore down after playing virtually every snap in the first three years of his career. "We have to be smart with him in terms of how much we play him, try to keep him fresh and keep him going," said DC Dom Capers. The Packers picked two defensive tackles (Jerel Worthy, Mike Daniels) in the first four rounds of the draft.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 10:45:00 AM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

The Packers are going to consider limiting DT B.J. Raji's snaps throughout the rest of the season in preparation for the playoffs.

"B.J.'s played too much to this point," coach Mike McCarthy said. "We've got to watch his numbers." The Packers started subbing Raji out more in Week 10 and Howard Green was the recipient of extra snaps. Of course, this will do nothing to dispel the premature concern that the Packers start resting skill position players, too.
Related: Howard Green
Source: National Football Post
Sat, Nov 19, 2011 07:42:00 PM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, no nose tackle in football played as high of a snap percentage as B.J. Raji last season.

Raji played 85 percent of Green Bay's defensive downs because the Packers believe he can rush the passer as well as plug the run. It's more a testament to Raji's superb all-around game than anything. Raji finished his first season as a full-time starter with 39 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and three pass breakups. He added 10 quarterback pressures and a sack of Matt Ryan in the playoffs.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 10:51:00 AM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

AOL Fanhouse's J.J. Cooper reviewed tape of the NFC Championship Game, and found that Packers NT B.J. Raji was blocked by the center on only seven of his 61 plays.

As Cooper points out, the Packers did not try to attack Eagles backup C Mike McGlynn in the Wild Card Round either, instead lining Raji up in the A-gap. NFL Network's Albert Breer has reported that the Packers are now preparing to use Raji directly against Steelers fill-in center Doug Legursky.
Related: Doug Legursky
Source: AOL Fanhouse
Sat, Feb 5, 2011 08:41:00 AM
B.J. Raji - DL - Packers

NFL Network's Albert Breer reports that, "no matter what they say," the Packers plan to test Steelers fill-in C Doug Legursky early and often in Super Bowl XLV.

"And they expect big things from B.J. Raji," adds Breer. "I don't think Green Bay really believed (Maurkice) Pouncey would play." Raji is on a tear with 16 tackles, five sacks, five pass breakups, and an interception return for a touchdown in his last eight games. Legursky may need the best game of his life to keep Raji in check. At the very least, he'll be getting lots of help.
Related: Steelers
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Fri, Feb 4, 2011 03:55:00 PM