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Connor Barwin | Linebacker

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Age / DOB:  (26) / 10/15/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 264
College: Cincinnati
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Eagles GM Howie Roseman believes OLB Connor Barwin's sacks dipped from 11.5 in 2011 to 3.0 in 2012 because of how the Texans used him.
We disagree, but Barwin isn't our problem. He's Roseman's, for $36 million across six seasons. "He was more on the open side two years ago," Roseman said of Barwin's 11.5-sack campaign. "He was more in position to set the edge and cover the tight end this year. We watched him two years ago on the open side and then even this year when they played the Lions when he was doing it more. ... We think we know what we’re getting here in a high-motor guy." Mar 14 - 9:55 PM
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

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Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

Eagles signed OLB Connor Barwin, formerly of the Texans, to a six-year, $36 million contract.

The money is shocking for a player who lacks explosive edge-rush ability, a necessity for 3-4 outside 'backers. The contract also calls into question Trent Cole's future in Philadelphia; Cole signed a brand-new six-year, $59.3 million contract last March but his performance dipped and the Eagles are now changing from a 4-3 to a 3-4. Cole has never played in a 3-4. Barwin, 26, managed three sacks across 18 starts in Houston last season, including the playoffs. The Eagles are going to be disappointed if they believe he'll spark their pass rush.
Related: Texans
Source: Tania Ganguli on Twitter
Mar 14 - 5:40 PM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

The Eagles are "on the verge" of a deal with free agent pass-rusher Connor Barwin.

The Eagles are in search of an edge rusher as they remake their defensive line, and Barwin would fit the bill. Greeted by a soft market, Barwin is probably wishing he didn't twice turn down extension offers from the Texans.
Related: Eagles
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mar 14 - 4:52 PM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

The Eagles "have been talking" to free agents Connor Barwin and Victor Butler.

The Eagles are remaking their front seven, and both Barwin and Butler could come cheap if their early markets are any indication. Butler could have more upside than Barwin, but Barwin certainly has a greater track record of production. Butler had trouble getting on the field in Dallas.
Related: Eagles, Victor Butler
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mar 13 - 1:30 PM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

CBS Sports reports "at least three teams" are interested in free agent OLB Connor Barwin.

This could be agent-driven, but Barwin will certainly have a market once the likes of Cliff Avril and Paul Kruger get signed. However, it's possible his comedown 2012 will limit him to one-year offers. We wouldn't be surprised to see him end up back in Houston on a team-friendly deal.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mar 12 - 3:24 PM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

The Houston Chronicle gives free agent OLB Connor Barwin a mere 30 percent chance of re-signing with the Texans.

It's been eerily quiet on the Barwin front during the "tampering window," but the Chronicle still believes he'll be priced out of the Texans' range. We'll see. The pass-rusher is coming off a down year that saw his sack total drop from 11.5 in 2011 to three in 2012. The only team Barwin has been linked to is the Colts.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Mar 12 - 9:24 AM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

Free agent OLB Connor Barwin suggested the Patriots and Colts as possible landing spots.

Barwin appears intent on testing the market and doesn't sound too interested in a hometown discount. When asked about potentially signing with the Patriots, he said, "That would be nice." Barwin also hinted the division-rival Colts have already reached out to him, which of course would be tampering. "Yeah, they would seem to have a lot of interest," Barwin said.
Related: Colts, Patriots
Source: NFL.com
Mar 5 - 8:33 AM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

According to "people familiar with the situation," the Texans will meet with free agent OLB Connor Barwin's agent at the Combine, and "both sides" are hopeful of a new deal.

Beat writer Tania Ganguli would be "surprised" if Barwin didn't reach the open market, but it sounds like the sides will at least give extension talks a college try. Barwin previously turned down extensions both before the 2012 season and after his breakout 2011 campaign. The Texans' salary-cap situation isn't as dire as it was last offseason, but they still have little flexibility. Barwin, meanwhile, saw his sack total dip from 11.5 in 2011 to three last season.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Feb 20 - 5:22 PM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

The Houston Chronicle believes re-signing free agent OLB Connor Barwin is among the Texans' biggest priorities.

The Texans could end up using their franchise tag on Barwin, which would cost $9.455 million. Or, they could try to lock him up to a long-term deal as he's coming off a down season. Barwin, our No. 3 rush linebacker available in March, followed up an eye-opening 11.5 sack season in 2011 with just three sacks in 2012. The Chronicle lists CB Brice McCain, S Glover Quin and FB/TE James Casey as other free agents the Texans will try to retain.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Feb 20 - 9:07 AM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

According to Pro Football Weekly, the Texans are considering using the franchise tag on OLB Connor Barwin this offseason.

The Texans were in talks with Barwin, but gave Matt Schaub a four-year extension after sides reportedly "hit a snag" before the start of the regular season. Barwin, an unrestricted free agent, will need to be franchised if a long-term deal can't be reached. With Schaub and LT Duane Brown recently signed, the Texans don't have any other obvious candidates. The franchise tender for outside linebackers was $8.8 million in 2012.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 07:58:00 PM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

The Texans are expected to begin long-term contract talks with OLB Connor Barwin and LT Duane Brown before the start of the season.

This has been in the works since the end of last season, when Barwin emerged as the team's best pass rusher while Brown finally played as well as any blindside tackle in the game. Barwin's 9.5 sacks in the second half of the season tied Jared Allen and Elvis Dumervil for the NFL lead.
Related: Duane Brown
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 06:22:00 PM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

ESPN Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson believes Texans OLB Connor Barwin will become a household name this season.

Barwin started all 16 games at outside linebacker in Wade Phillips' 3-4 a year ago, compiling 11.5 sacks. All but two of those sacks came after Mario Williams was lost for the season in Week 5. Even with Williams now in Buffalo, Barwin has major upside as a pass rusher. He's also in a contract year.
Source: ESPN.com
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 08:38:00 AM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

The Texans would like to extend the contracts of OLB Connor Barwin and LT Duane Brown before the start of the 2012 season.

Both players finally made good on their early-round pedigrees last season, emerging as nucleus players in Houston. After losing Mario Williams to Buffalo, Barwin is entrenched as Wade Phillips' top pass rusher.
Related: Duane Brown
Source: Houston Chronicle
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 10:27:00 AM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

Since Week 9, Texans OLB Connor Barwin's 9.5 sacks are tied with Jared Allen and Elvis Dumervil for the NFL lead.

Barwin and rookie Brooks Reed kept the pressure on opposing passers even with Mario Williams out for the season. "He's been exceptional," coach Gary Kubiak said of Barwin. ... Connor has got a brilliant future ahead of him ... he's been a big, big leader on our football team and we're all very proud of him."
Related: Jared Allen, Elvis Dumervil
Source: Paul Kuharsky on Twitter
Thu, Jan 5, 2012 07:09:00 PM
Connor Barwin - LB - Eagles

Texans OLB Connor Barwin set a franchise record with four sacks of Jaguars quarterbacks in Week 12.

He finished with 10 tackles (seven solo). The monster day brings Barwin's sack total on the season to 8.5, and after a relatively slow start Barwin now has 6.5 in his last three games. Rookie bookend Brooks Reed has six sacks on the season, and the Texans have hardly missed a beat without Mario Williams.
Sun, Nov 27, 2011 10:45:00 PM

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