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Brian Orakpo | Linebacker

Team: Washington Redskins
Age / DOB:  (26) / 7/31/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 260
College: Texas
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Going into the final year of his rookie contract, Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo says the sides have yet to discuss an extension.
CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reported in February that the Redskins would make "every effort" to lock Orakpo up this offseason. The No. 13 pick of the 2009 draft, Orakpo has been a stalwart pass-rusher, but the Redskins have to be leery of a high-dollar, long-term commitment after Orakpo tore his left pectoral twice in as many years. Orakpo has insisted he's 100 percent after missing all but two games last season, and said he's not having any "aches and pains." May 6 - 10:02 AM
Source: John Keim on Twitter

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Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo says he's "100-percent" recovered from the torn pectoral muscle that cut short his 2012 season.

Orakpo originally injured his left shoulder/pectoral muscle in the 2011 season finale. He tweaked the injury last preseason, then suffered a tear in a different part of the muscle while sacking Rams QB Sam Bradford in Week 2. Orakpo graded out as the No. 7 outside linebacker at Pro Football Focus for 2011.
Source: CSN Washington
Apr 13 - 10:01 AM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) resumed lifting weights before the end of the season, and feels "confident" he'll be healthy "well before" training camp.

Orakpo has had over four whole months to heal up, and should be 100 percent for camp and the preseason even though he's torn the same muscle twice in the past 14 months. Orakpo is going into the final year of his rookie deal, and CBS' Jason La Canfora expects the Redskins to make "every effort" to sign him long-term. Orakpo has 29.5 sacks in 49 career games.
Source: Washington Post
Feb 15 - 10:49 AM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

CBS' Jason La Canfora expects the Redskins to make "every effort" to sign OLB Brian Orakpo to a long-term extension this offseason.

Orakpo is entering the final year of his rookie contract, but is coming off his second pectoral tear in as many seasons. Orakpo's production — 29.5 sacks in 49 career games — warrants an extension, but his health could inspire the Redskins to roll the dice and put off long-term talks for another year. Orakpo's sub-$4 million cap number could be another reason the cap-strapped Skins delay talks. Orakpo has reason to wait, as well, as any extension agreed to this offseason would surely be of the "team friendly" variety. The Redskins could always franchise tag Orakpo if they fail to lock him up and he regains form in 2013.
Source: CBS Washington
Feb 7 - 3:54 PM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins placed OLB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Orakpo was not designated for return, which means the Redskins will be without their best pass rusher for the final 14 games. It's the second time Orakpo has torn his pectoral muscle in the past nine months. He will enter a contract season in 2013. Rob Jackson and Chris Wilson will vie for playing time as Orakpo's replacements.
Related: Chris Wilson, Rob Jackson
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 03:32:00 PM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo has re-torn his left pectoral, and is out for the season.

Coupled with LE Adam Carriker's season-ending quad injury, it's a massive blow for the Redskins' front seven, and comes as a major surprise after most early reports pegged Orakpo as week-to-week. It's the culmination of nine months of shaky rehab, as Orakpo never appeared to make it all the way back to 100 percent after originally tearing his pec in Week 17 last season. A defense that was 13th in the league in sacks last season is now going to have major issues establishing and maintaining a pass rush. The only silver lining is that Orakpo — who's notched at least nine sacks each of the past three years — should be 100 percent for next summer's camp. Rob Jackson and Chris Wilson are expected to split snaps in his absence.
Source: John Keim on Twitter
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 03:05:00 PM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo is expected to miss "at least one game" after aggravating his pectoral injury in Sunday's loss.

Orakpo attempted to return "multiple times" Sunday, but was never cleared. It's the second time Orakpo has aggravated his late-2011 injury since the preseason, and he could end up missing multiple games in an effort to avoid future setbacks. However, ESPN 980's Chris Russell reports "all indications" are that the issue isn't serious. Rob Jackson and Chris Wilson will split snaps during Orakpo's absence.
Source: Washington Post
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 01:34:00 PM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo re-injured his pectoral injury during Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Orakpo tried to play through it, but couldn't. It's an aggravation of the pectoral injury he sustained in Week 17 last season. That tear needed surgery. "It just ripped on me, man," said Orakpo. "Same injury as before. Its just frustrating, man."
Source: Mike Jones on Twitter
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 08:22:00 PM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Coach Mike Shanahan confirmed Monday that OLB Brian Orakpo (shoulder) has avoided serious injury, but said he won't suit up for Washington's final two preseason games.

Nor will Brandon Meriweather (knee). Both players are expected to be at or near 100 percent for Week 1, however. One of the league's most dynamic young pass rushers, Orakpo is looking to post his fourth straight nine-sack campaign.
Related: Brandon Meriweather
Source: John Keim on Twitter
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 01:45:00 PM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo's shoulder MRI revealed "nothing serious at all," according to the linebacker's agent.

It was a little scary considering he tore a pectoral muscle on the same side in Week 17 last season, but Orakpo is fully expected to be ready for Week 1. He has piled up 29 sacks in his first three NFL seasons.
Source: Washington Post
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 10:48:00 AM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

The Redskins do not believe OLB Brian Orakpo's shoulder injury, suffered in Saturday night's preseason game, is serious.

Orakpo underwent a precautionary MRI on Sunday, but it sounds like he will emerge day to day. SS Brandon Meriweather (knee) was also injured in the preseason game against the Bears. His status is more up on the air.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 10:52:00 AM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo was removed from Saturday's preseason game with an apparent left shoulder injury.

Orakpo was immediately attended to by the Redskins' medical staff, and won't return to the game. This may be related to the pectoral injury that limited him early in training camp. Rob Jackson replaced Orakpo on defense.
Source: Mike Jones on Twitter
Sat, Aug 18, 2012 08:38:00 PM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo (pectoral surgery) expects to be "full-go" for the beginning of training camp next week.

Although Orakpo declared himself "100 percent, ready to go" in May, he did not fully participate in last month's minicamp. Seven months removed from surgery, the Redskins' top pass rusher shouldn't be limited in August practices.
Source: CSN Washington
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 05:59:00 PM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said OLB Brian Orakpo will have to learn to beat double teams in order to take the next step.

In Orakpo's three NFL seasons, he's piled up 29 sacks and been to two Pro Bowls. But it's not enough for this Redskins' defense. The right outside linebacker spot in Haslett's 3-4 defense is expected to be a dominant, game-changing playmaker. "He's got to learn, like the other great rushers in the league, the Jared Allens or the [Dwight] Freeneys, they're always going to have two guys on them," Haslett said.
Source: CSN Washington
Fri, Jul 6, 2012 08:19:00 AM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo confirmed that he's "100 percent" recovered from offseason pectoral surgery.

Orakpo tore his left pectoral in Week 17 and had surgery on January 10. He said he's now "100 percent, ready to go." Orakpo has missed just one game in his first three seasons, and is coming off a nine-sack campaign. Pro Football Focus graded Orakpo as the NFL's seventh best 3-4 outside linebacker last year.
Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter
Mon, May 7, 2012 05:44:00 PM

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