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Kyle Wilber | Defensive Lineman

Team: Dallas Cowboys
Age / DOB:  (24) / 4/26/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 249
College: Wake Forest
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Cowboys DE Kyle Wilber has gained 12 pounds and now weighs 255.
Wilber is bulking up as he prepares to transition from 3-4 outside linebacker to 4-3 defensive end in the Cowboys' new defense. As he enters his second year, Wilber is currently the top backup behind Anthony Spencer and DeMarcus Ware. May 16 - 9:42 PM
Source: ESPN Dallas

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Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

The Cowboys are moving Kyle Wilber to defensive end.

Wilber, a fourth-round pick last year, was expected to compete for one of the outside linebacker spots in the new 4-3 defense this year, but the Cowboys like his 6-foot-4, 249-pound frame better at end. Wilber racked up just five tackles in ten games as a rookie, playing 16 snaps on defense.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Apr 26 - 5:01 PM
Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

The Cowboys are expected to give 2012 fourth-round pick Kyle Wilber a chance to be their starting strong-side linebacker.

Dallas has a need at SAM in the new 4-3, and Wilber is considered the favorite over Alex Albright. The Cowboys won't add to this position in free agency, but could in the draft. Wilber was a stand-up defensive end at Wake Forest. He would probably be a two-down player, replaced by a defensive back in the nickel.
Related: Alex Albright
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mar 10 - 4:25 PM
Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

According to ESPN Dallas, the Cowboys are "looking into" making OLB Kyle Wilber DE DeMarcus Ware's backup in the Cowboys' new 4-3 defense.

Drafted as a SAM linebacker, Wilber was a stand-up end in college. Wilber played just 16 snaps on defense last season after missing the majority of camp with a broken thumb. He'd be a cheap, unproven backup for the cap-strapped Cowboys, but backing up Ware — who's never missed a game — is one place Dallas can afford to go cheap and unproven.
Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter
Feb 12 - 1:35 PM
Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys fourth-round LB Kyle Wilber broke his left thumb in Monday's preseason opener, and will be sidelined "at least" four weeks.

He'll undergo surgery. Wilber missed most of the Cowboys' offseason program as he recovered from surgery to repair a broken right index finger, but had yet to miss a practice in camp. Wilber should be limited to special teams when he returns, but could see snaps as a situational pass rusher later in the season.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 10:15:00 AM
Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

Fourth-round OLB Kyle Wilber (fractured finger) has resumed practicing.

The former Wake Forest star was one of the best players on the field in rookie minicamp, but missed the remainder of OTAs after breaking his finger.
Source: dallascowboys.com
Thu, Jul 26, 2012 08:43:00 PM
Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys agreed to terms with fourth-round OLB Kyle Wilber on a four-year contract.

Wilber joined third-rounder Tyrone Crawford (calf) and fifth-rounder Danny Coale (foot) on the sidelines for minicamp after surgery to his right index finger. After 13.5 sacks and 35.5 tackles for loss in 43 games at Wake Forest, Wilber is expected to begin his career as a special teamer and situational pass rusher behind Anthony Spencer.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 07:20:00 PM
Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys rookie OLB Kyle Wilber's fractured right index finger will keep him out until training camp.

He'll miss all of OTAs, although Wilber will be on the practice field digesting Rob Ryan's defense. Wilber isn't being counted on to start as a rookie, so the injury isn't a concern. He could push for snaps late in the year, though.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Thu, May 17, 2012 11:13:00 AM
Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys rookie OLB Kyle Wilber suffered a fractured finger at rookie minicamp.

His status is uncertain for the start of OTAs. Wilber's injury should still prove only a minor setback. He figures to be healed by training camp in two months.
Source: Rob Phillips on Twitter
Wed, May 9, 2012 04:39:00 PM
Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett confirmed that the team views fourth-round pick Kyle Wilber as a SAM linebacker.

Anthony Spencer will handle the strong side this year, but is playing under the franchise tag. Wilber will compete with Victor Butler for the backup job, and could emerge as Spencer's eventual replacement. The former Wake Forest standout will spend his rookie year as a nickel pass rusher and special teams contributor.
Source: DallasCowboys.com
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 06:26:00 PM
Kyle Wilber - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys selected Wake Forest OLB Kyle Wilber with the No. 113 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

Wilber wasn't much of a pass rusher as a stand-up defensive end for the Demon Deacons, but he does possess the skill-set to play 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL. The key in Dallas will be focusing on using his length, wingspan, and comfort in space to his advantage. Expect Wilbert to focus on special teams as a rookie before emerging as a candidate to replace Anthony Spencer opposite DeMarcus Ware.
Sat, Apr 28, 2012 12:54:00 PM

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