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Austin Spitler | Linebacker

Team: Miami Dolphins
Age / DOB:  (26) / 10/26/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 243
College: Ohio State
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Dolphins re-signed LB Austin Spitler to a one-year, $1.323 million contract.
Spitler is a pure special teams player. He played just 11 snaps on defense last season. The 26-year-old has 23 career tackles in three seasons. Mar 21 - 6:03 PM

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Austin Spitler - LB - Dolphins

Dolphins assigned an original-pick tender to restricted free agent LB Austin Spitler.

They're also retaining ERFA QB Pat Devlin and CB R.J. Stanford at $480,000 and $630,000, respectively. Devlin is a third-stringer with a weak arm. Stanford is a special teamer. Spitler, 26, is another special teamer who can make $1.323 million in base salary once he signs the one-year restricted tag.
Related: R.J. Stanford, Pat Devlin
Source: Ben Volin on Twitter
Mar 9 - 11:25 AM
Austin Spitler - LB - Dolphins

Dolphins signed exclusive rights free agent LB Austin Spitler to a one-year, $540,000 contract.

James Laurinaitis' former backup at Ohio State, Spitler has registered 14 special teams tackles in 28 games over three years with the Dolphins.
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 04:37:00 PM
Austin Spitler - LB - Dolphins

Dolphins signed ILB Austin Spitler off their practice squad.

Spitler will see some time on special teams. He'll be in uniform for tonight's game with the Patriots.
Mon, Oct 4, 2010 01:43:00 PM
Austin Spitler - LB - Dolphins

Dolphins waived ILB Austin Spitler.

Spitler, another well-named former Ohio State linebacker, was beaten out by J.D. Folsom and converted OLB Charlie Anderson. He should clear waivers.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 11:08:00 AM
Austin Spitler - LB - Dolphins

Seventh-round LB Austin Spitler lost 12-14 pounds after a recent bout with salmonella.

Spitler spent two nights in the hospital, "basically on his death bed," earlier in the week. The special teams candidate has resumed practicing after beginning to regain some of the weight.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sat, Aug 7, 2010 05:37:00 PM
Austin Spitler - LB - Dolphins

Dolphins agreed to terms with seventh-round LB Austin Spitler on a four-year, $1.83 million contract.

James Laurinaitis' former backup at Ohio State, Spitler (6'3/234) is a long-term developmental project at inside linebacker. He's headed for the practice squad this year unless he manages to stand out on special teams in August.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Fri, Jun 25, 2010 10:03:00 AM

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