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Fili Moala | Defensive Lineman

Team: Indianapolis Colts
Age / DOB:  (27) / 6/23/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 303
College: USC
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Colts re-signed DT Fili Moala to a one-year contract.
Moala, 28 in June, has been a major disappointment since Bill Polian took him with the 56th overall pick in the 2009 draft. After flashing at least some semblance of pass-rush ability in an injury-shortened 2012 season, the new Colts regime is giving Moala one more shot. Moala tore his ACL in Week 12. We suspect he'll be ready for Week 1, but likely won't be counted on to start. Mar 4 - 4:37 PM
Source: George Bremer on Twitter

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Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts DT Fili Moala suffered a torn right ACL in Indianapolis' Week 12 win over the Bills, and is done for the season.

He's been placed on injured reserve. It's a big blow for the Colts' shaky run defense, though they have a pair of potential replacements in Martin Tevaseu and Josh Chapman. Moala had been battling knee issues all season, and missed three of the Colts' first 11 games. Making $615,000 in the final year of his rookie deal, Moala will be up against it to be ready for camp next summer.
Source: Mike Chappell on Twitter
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 03:03:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts DT Fili Moala left Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Bills with a right knee injury.

Moala was injured late in the fourth quarter. Indianapolis is down to Antonio Johnson and Martin Tevaseu as their lone gap fillers. Moala has been battling the knee all season.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 04:08:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts DTs Fili Moala (knee) and Martin Tevaseu (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 6 against the Jets.

Both players were forced from last week's game against the Packers. Second-year pro Drake Nevis will slide in next to Antonio Johnson, while newly signed Antonio Dixon is slated to back up. The Colts rank No. 26 against the run, but Shonn Greene and the Jets should make Indy look like a top-10 defense.
Sat, Oct 13, 2012 01:28:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts DT Fili Moala was forced from Sunday's game with a sprained knee, and is questionable to return.

Moala went down mid-way through the first quarter, and is likely done for the day. Second-year pro Drake Nevis is now in at defensive tackle.
Source: George Bremer on Twitter
Sun, Oct 7, 2012 02:14:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

The Colts have moved 2009 second-round pick Fili Moala from defensive tackle to end in their new defense.

He'll work behind LE Cory Redding. At 6-foot-4, 303, Moala does possess the requisite size to become a "five technique," run-stopping defensive end in the 3-4. Moala has been a poor run defender his first three seasons, however.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Sun, Apr 22, 2012 02:41:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts DT Fili Moala left Sunday's game against the Browns in the first half with an ankle injury and did not return.

Moala had two tackles in the first half before leaving. The Colts rolled with a rotation at tackle that included Antonio Johnson, Eric Foster and Drake Nevis.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Mon, Sep 19, 2011 11:10:00 AM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts DT Fili Moala was convicted on his September of 2010 DUI arrest in an Indianapolis court Thursday.

Moala avoided jail time, instead getting 180 days of probation. The NFL's Conduct Policy was in effect during the time of Moala's arrest, so it's likely that the conviction will at least by reviewed by the league office. Moala will return this season as the Colts' top interior defensive lineman.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Thu, Aug 4, 2011 06:12:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts president Bill Polian says that DT Fili Moala "exceeded our expectations" in his second season.

"A lot of pundits were saying he was a failed draft choice last year," said Polian. "Well, that is not the case, as he proved this year." The 56th overall pick in the 2009 draft, Moala went from being inactive as a rookie to a 16-game starter in his second year. Though he has a ways to go as a run defender, Moala led Colts defensive tackles in QB hits and tackles for loss.
Source: colts.com
Thu, Mar 17, 2011 11:05:00 AM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts DT Fili Moala appears to have taken over Antonio Johnson's starting job.

We'll see how long it lasts. Moala started over Johnson in the opener, and Houston's offensive line blew the Colts off the ball all game while opening holes for Arian Foster. Johnson is expected to remain in the mix, splitting time with Moala.
Related: Antonio Johnson
Source: Indianapolis Star
Tue, Sep 14, 2010 05:11:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts DT Fili Moala was arrested Friday morning for DUI, public intoxication, and speeding.

Really? On the first day of cuts? Moala should make the roster after a rejuvenated training camp, but this was a boneheaded mistake. Moala's BAC was only 0.10 -- just above the limit -- but he admitted to having "five or six drinks" before getting behind the wheel. He was pulled over at 2:31AM.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 07:52:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts 2009 second-round pick Fili Moala is working with the first-team defense at OTAs with Antonio Johnson nursing an undisclosed injury.

While Johnson might get his job back when he gets healthy, the Colts are counting on a big step forward from Moala after a thoroughly unimpressive rookie year. The team attributed the season to Moala playing "too high" and failing to master the fundamentals of defensive tackle technique.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Sun, Jun 6, 2010 12:00:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts second-round rookie DT Fili Moala is expected to be a game-day inactive on Sunday.

If Moala can't work his way into the rotation with Ed Johnson serving a one-game suspension, he's not going to see the field early in the season. For all of the talk of the Colts getting bigger up front, they're likely to remain an attractive matchup for fantasy backs.
Source: ESPN.com
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 06:27:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts agreed to terms with DT Fili Moala on a four-year contract.

Moala should step right into a signficant role for the Colts, probably as a starter. He will add much-needed heft to Indy's rush defense, although he's rather tall and angular for a traditional run-plugger.
Source: ESPN.com
Sat, Aug 1, 2009 07:16:00 PM
Fili Moala - DL - Colts

Colts traded up with the Dolphins to select USC DT Fili Moala with the No. 56 pick in the draft. Miami received the 61st and 165th overall picks.

The Colts were desperate for defensive tackles, and Moala fills the bill as a 4-3 run-stopper. Moala controlled the middle well enough at USC to allow four linebackers to become first- or second-round picks over the past two years. He should start from day one in Indy.
Related: Dolphins
Sat, Apr 25, 2009 09:23:00 PM

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