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Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:23:48 -0700
The St. Louis Rams have the following unrestricted free agents to consider re-signing for the 2011 season: WR Mark Clayton, DB Kevin Dockery, TE Daniel Fells, DT Gary Gibson, OG Adam Goldberg, DT Chris Hovan, TE Darcy Johnson, SS Michael Lewis, WR Laurent Robinson, DT Clifton Ryan and TE Derek Schouman.
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:14:33 -0700
Confirming a previous report, St. Louis Rams DL Chris Hovan (back) was placed on Injured Reserve Friday, Aug. 6, reports StLouisRams.com's Nick Wagoner.
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:42:45 -0700
The St. Louis Rams will place DT Chris Hovan (back) on Injured Reserve because of back issues, reports StLouisRams.com.
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:35:27 -0700
The St. Louis Rams announced DT Chris Hovan (back) was held out of the team's night practice Tuesday, Aug. 3, because of back issues. He was able to take part in the team's earlier practice, but the Rams wanted him to rest his back for the night session.
Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:22:36 -0700
St. Louis Rams DT Chris Hovan said he is willing any role the team gives to him this season, reports Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "Whatever [head coach Steve Spagnuolo] asks of me, I'm there to do. If it's a role player, that's fine. How many reps doesn't really matter to me. Whatever situation that he calls upon, I'll be there for Coach," Hovan said.
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:23:32 -0700
The St. Louis Rams have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent DT Chris Hovan (Buccaneers), according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:20:21 -0700
Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released DT Chris Hovan, according to Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com.
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:20:04 -0700
The New York Giants could express an interest in soon-to-be free-agent DT Chris Hovan (Buccaneers), reports Ralph Vacchiano, of The New York Daily News. Hovan is set to be released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Giants defensive line coach Rob Nunn was the co-defensive line coach with the Bucs last year.
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:19:56 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will release DL Chris Hovan Monday, April 26, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter, via Twitter.
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:16:39 -0800
Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich, DT Ryan Sims, DT Chris Hovan and CB Torrie Cox could be candidates to be released this offseason.
Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:16:56 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Jeff Faine (back) and DT Chris Hovan (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 1. They are listed as probable for Week 17.
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:36:54 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. He should be able to play in Week 17.
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:41:34 -0700
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (ankle), DT Ryan Sims (hand) and LB Barrett Ruud (elbow) are listed as probable for Week 7 and are expected to play.
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:33:36 -0700
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (ankle) participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. He should be able to play in Week 7.
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:45:16 -0700
Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Clifton Smith (concussion) and DL Chris Hovan (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:10:47 -0700
Charlie Campbell and Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Dre Moore could be used in Week 7 after being inactive for every game this season. "Maybe it is time to see more Dre Moore," said head coach Raheem Morris. "Maybe it is time to see a different rotation with the top four. The inside four so we can hold up on. We can't worry about Chris Hovan being smaller. That is who he is. That is who we are."
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:31:48 -0700
Dave Scheiber, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan is looking to fill the leadership gap that was left when LB Derrick Brooks was released from the team. Hovan said, "I'm just trying to hopefully pick up the ball from Derrick. The most enjoyable experience I've ever had in my nine-year career was to be his teammate. I've never seen a veteran leader take such control over the locker room."
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:21:13 -0700
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers want DT Chris Hovan to bulk up. Hovan is looking to come to training camp at around 310 pounds. Hovan said, "I'm never going to be a guy that carries 330 pounds. But I can hold 305 pounds or 310 pounds and hold it well, and that's what I'm trying to get to."
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:45:56 -0700
Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Ryan Sims and DT Chris Hovan likely would be the starting defensive tackles if the season started now.
Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:11:11 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (knee) practiced Friday, Dec. 26, and should start in Week 17.
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:55:00 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 25. He should be able to start in Week 17.
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:57:18 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 24. He should be able to start in Week 17.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:29:29 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (knee) should be good to go for Week 17.
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:19:01 -0800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 16 game.
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:24:01 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 18, and he should be good to go for Week 16.
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:55:04 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 17, and he should be good to go in Week 16.
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:04:21 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) did not play in the team's Week 15 game because of a knee injury. He is considered questionable for Week 16.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:48:56 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Jimmy Wilkerson will start at nose tackle for DL Chris Hovan (knee).
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:09:09 -0800
Updating a previous report, Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 12. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 15 game and will be a game-time decision.
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:19:00 -0800
PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (knee) is questionable for Week 15.
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:12:11 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 11, but he expects to play in Week 15.
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:34:23 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. He probably will start in the team's Week 15 game and play regularly but may be limited.
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:55:04 -0800
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (knee) suffered a knee injury during the team's Week 14 game. He is considered questionable for the team's Week 14 game.
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:04:02 -0700
Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (ankle) played in the team's Week 2 game and should be able to play Week 3.
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:48:23 -0700
Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 2. Hovan will likely be a game-time decision.
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:18:14 -0700
Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (ankle) was held out of the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 13, but he is expected to play Week 2.
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:45:19 -0700
Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 12, but should be able to play Week 2.
Fri, 24 Nov 2006 09:53:13 -0800
Katherine Smith, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan registered a sack during Week 12, his first quarterback takedown as a member of the Buccaneers since joining the club as a free agent before the 2005 season.
Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:27:34 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (ankle) practiced Friday, Sept. 22, and is expected to play in Week 3. He is listed as questionable this week.
Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:22:48 -0700
Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 21 and is listed as questionable for Week 3.
Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:30:41 -0700
Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20 and is listed as questionable for Week 3. DL Anthony Bryant could be promoted from the team's practice squad if Hovan can not play.
Sun, 17 Sep 2006 13:48:46 -0700
Buccaneers.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (unknown) left the team's Week 2 game, but he was able to return.
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:05:37 -0700
Stephen F. Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (leg) returned to practice Wednesday, Aug. 16. He said he expects to play Saturday, Aug. 19.
Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:09:29 -0700
Buccaneers.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (leg) missed practice Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:04:09 -0700
Katherine Smith, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan (infection) did not practice Monday, Aug. 14 due to an infection and could miss a few more days as well.
Sun, 06 Aug 2006 11:06:14 -0700
Buccaneers.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan was given Sunday, Aug. 6, off.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:35:25 -0800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan signed a five-year contract with base salaries of $1.4 million (2006), $4.5 million (2007), $1.6 million (2008), $3.0 million (2009) and $4.0 million (2010).
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:39:09 -0800
Buccaneers.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed DL Chris Hovan Saturday, March 11, after he first became an unrestricted free agent for a very short period. In fact, he couldn't sign before today. Due to a lesser-known provision in the collective bargaining agreement that related to his 2005 contract, Hovan had to first become a free agent before he could re-sign with the Buccaneers.
Mon, 06 Mar 2006 19:20:12 -0800
Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan's new five-year, $17.5 million contract $8 million to $10.5 million of guaranteed money. "To be part of the No. 1 defense and to come back and be part of that again, that was the selling point," said Hovan, who was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent.
Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:24:35 -0800
Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and DT Chris Hovan have agreed in principle on a five-year contract worth $17.5 million.