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Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:22:22 -0800
The Houston Texans hired former defense tackle Jeff Zgonina as their assistant defensive line coach Wednesday, Feb. 20.
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:57:58 -0800
Houston Texans DT Jeff Zgonina did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9, but it was not injury related.
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:34:56 -0800
Houston Texans DL Amobi Okoye (illness) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 27, and is listed as questionable for Week 12. He is home from the hospital. DL Jeff Zgonina will start if Okoye is out.
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:18:56 -0800
Adam Caplam, of Scout.com, reports Houston Texans DT Amobi Okoye (ankle) will not dress for the team's Week 10 game, according to a league source. DT Jeff Zgonina will likely start in Okoye's place if he is unable to play.
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:07:00 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans DL Jeff Zgonina (chest) practiced Friday, Oct. 26, and is likely to play Week 8.
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:09:41 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans DL Jeff Zgonina (chest) practiced Thursday, Oct. 25, and should be available to play Week 8.
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:50:57 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans DT Jeff Zgonina (chest) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but he should play Week 8.
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:38:11 -0700
Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Houston Texans have signed free agent DT Jeff Zgonina (Dolphins) to a two-year contract. The deal is worth slightly more than $2 million and includes a signing bonus of $250,000.
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:00:03 -0700
Jeff Darlington, of Miami Herald, reports the Houston Texans are close to a contract with unrestricted free-agent DL Jeff Zgonina (Dolphins).
Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:04:47 -0800
Nick Schenck, of HoustonTexans.com, reports the Houston Texans visited with free agent DL Jeff Zgonina (Dolphins) Thursday, March 8.
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 08:05:39 -0800
Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins DL Jeff Zgonina will start Week 17 in place of DT Keith Traylor (knee).
Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:52:57 -0800
Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina is expected to start at nose tackle during Week 17.
Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:15:32 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared QB Daunte Culpepper, DL Fred Evans, LB James Maxwell, DL Jeff Zgonina, OG Jeno James, OT Joe Berger, DL Kevin Vickerson, WR Marcus Vick inactive for Week 11.
Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:13:54 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared QB Daunte Culpepper, DL Fred Evans, LB James Maxwell, DL Jeff Zgonina, OG Jeno James, OT Joe Berger, DL Kevin Vickerson, WR Marcus Vick inactive for Week 11.
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:09:11 -0800
Miami Dolphins DL Jeff Zgonina is expected to start in Week 11 in place of injured DL Keith Traylor (knee). Zgonina will split playing time DL Dan Wilkinson.
Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:53:06 -0800
Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina appears to have surpassed DT Dan Wilkinson on the team's depth chart after Wilkinson was inactive Week 9.
Sun, 08 Oct 2006 09:08:59 -0700
The Miami Dolphins have declared WR Cliff Russell, QB Daunte Culpepper, LB Derrick Pope, DL Fred Evans, DL Jeff Zgonina, OT Joe Berger, DL Kevin Vickerson, OT Trey Darilek inactive for Week 5.
Sun, 08 Oct 2006 09:08:59 -0700
The Miami Dolphins have declared WR Cliff Russell, QB Daunte Culpepper, LB Derrick Pope, DL Fred Evans, DL Jeff Zgonina, OT Joe Berger, DL Kevin Vickerson, OT Trey Darilek inactive for Week 5.
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:04:50 -0700
Miami Dolphins DL Dan Wilkinson missed a third consecutive practice Thursday, Sept. 14 for personal reasons. He is doubtful to play Week 2 and DL Jeff Zgonina is expected to replace him.
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:13:21 -0700
Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina could be active for Week 2, with DT Dan Wilkinson's status (personal) uncertain.
Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:04:39 -0700
MiamiDolphins.com reports Miami Dolphins DL Jeff Zgonina had his streak of 74 consecutive games played broken Thursday, Sept. 7, when he was inactive for the Week 1 game.
Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:11:40 -0700
The Miami Dolphins have declared OT Anthony Alabi, QB Cleo Lemon, DL Fred Evans, DL Jeff Zgonina, OT Joe Berger, DL Kevin Vickerson, CB Travis Daniels, OT Wade Smith inactive for Week 1.
Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:00:06 -0700
Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina is currently fighting for a roster spot.
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:00:11 -0700
Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins DL Jeff Zgonina might end up on the trade block. The team is pleased with DL Matt Roth and DL Fred Evans and the addition of DL Dan Wilkinson has created a talent glut along the defensive line.
Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:11:20 -0700
Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins officials talked recently to the Tennessee Titans about a trade. The Titans are looking for defensive line help. DL Jeff Zgonina could be a potential target. The Titans are not known for making trades, particularly for an older player such as Zgonina, but their need is approaching desperation. It is unclear who the Titans could give the Dolphins in return for a defensive lineman should the interest become more serious in the coming weeks.
Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:15:07 -0700
Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins DL Jeff Zgonina is fighting for one of two roster spots. The 36-year-old is competing with younger players for his spot.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:10:11 -0800
Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina is expected to start in Week 14 in place of DT Keith Traylor (knee).
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:43:37 -0700
The Sun-Sentinel reports Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina said welcomes the return of RB Ricky Williams back to the team. "I'm a greedy person and if Ricky comes back to help us win games, I could care less about the past," Zgonina said. "It's like he got hurt and was out for the season, except there was a little more hoopla. I was on a Super Bowl team and want to do it again, so bring him on."
Wed, 02 Mar 2005 08:22:56 -0800
The Sun-Sentinel reports the Kansas City Chiefs appear to have interest in trading for Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina, according to a source.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005 12:53:22 -0800
Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have expressed interest in acquiring Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina this offseason.
Sat, 19 Feb 2005 08:43:20 -0800
Alex Marvez, of the Miami Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins are currently shopping DT Jeff Zgonina and are seeking a third-round draft choice in exchange for the veteran tackle, according to a source. Zgonina, 35, led the Dolphins defensive line in tackles (101) last season and has two years remaining on his contract at NFL minimum salaries of $765,000 in 2005 and $770,000 in 2006.
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 07:05:17 -0700
Harvey Fialkov, of the Miami Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins DT Tim Bowens (back) was downgraded from doubtful to out for the Week 5 game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10. DT Jeff Zgonina will replace Bowens in the starting lineup.
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:02:49 -0700
MiamiDolphins.com reports Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina is likely to see increased reps in the team's defensive tackle rotation because of the season-ending knee injury to DT Larry Chester (knee).
Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:50:41 -0800
Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina worked with the first-team defense Thursday, Dec. 18, in place of injured DT Tim Bowens (calf).
Wed, 17 Dec 2003 20:23:19 -0800
Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina worked with the first-team defense Wednesday, Dec. 17, in place of DT Tim Bowens (calf).
Tue, 16 Dec 2003 16:42:47 -0800
Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina will receive his second consecutive start in the Sunday, Dec. 21, game against the Buffalo Bills if DT Tim Bowens (calf) isn't sufficiently recovered.
Thu, 04 Dec 2003 12:47:51 -0800
Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina worked with the first-team defense for a second consecutive practice Thursday, Dec. 4, in place of injured DT Tim Bowens (calf).
Mon, 01 Dec 2003 16:47:40 -0800
Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina would start if DT Tim Bowens (calf) can't play in Week 14.
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 07:57:11 -0800
The Sun-Sentinel reports Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina will likely replace DT Larry Chester (hamstring/thigh) if he cannot play Sunday, Nov. 2.
Tue, 21 Oct 2003 07:56:15 -0700
The Sun-Sentinel reports Miami Dolphins DT Larry Chester (shoulder) needs a second surgery to clean out loose particles in his right shoulder, but will try to play with the injury. DT Jeff Zgonina would start at defensive tackle if Chester missed any time.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003 07:05:46 -0700
The Palm Beach Post reports Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina will rotate with DTs Tim Bowens and Larry Chester at tackle. Zgonina will especially help the Dolphins in pass-rushing situations.
Wed, 02 Apr 2003 05:27:23 -0800
Updating previous reports, the Sun-Sentinel reports the Miami Dolphins are open to trading backup restricted free agent DT Jermaine Haley now that they signed DT Jeff Zgonina, according to Dolphins senior vice president Rick Spielman. However, Spielman said the team would not just give Haley away. “We’re not just letting a good player go,” Spielman said. “If they get an offer sheet, we’ve got enough [salary cap] room to match. And a trade has to make sense.”
Tue, 01 Apr 2003 09:39:17 -0800
Updating previous reports, the Miami Herald reports Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina received a $500,000 signing bonus with his four-year contract. He will earn a base salary of $655,000 this season and count $770,000 against the salary cap.
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:40:46 -0800
MiamiDolphins.com reports the Miami Dolphins have officially signed free agent DT Jeff Zgonina to a four-year deal. Financial terms were undisclosed.
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:23:32 -0800
Updating previous reports, KFFL has learned free agent DT Jeff Zgonina (Rams) will be visiting with the Miami Dolphins on Monday, March 31.
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:23:07 -0800
KFFL has learned the Kansas City Chiefs and free agent DT Jeff Zgonina (Rams) are still exchanging contract proposals on a multi-year deal.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:10:20 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports for The Sporting News that the Kansas City Chiefs would move DT John Browning to right defensive end if the team signs free-agent DT Jeff Zgonina (Rams).
Mon, 24 Mar 2003 21:18:04 -0800
The Post-Dispatch reports the Miami Dolphins are interested in free agent DT Jeff Zgonina (Rams), but only if Dolphins DT Jermaine Haley, a restricted free agent, receives an offer Miami can't match.
Mon, 24 Mar 2003 01:16:00 -0800
Updating previous reports, the Kansas City Star reports the Kansas City Chiefs have indeed offered a contract to free agent DT Jeff Zgonina (Rams).
Sat, 22 Mar 2003 07:16:31 -0800
Updating previous reports, the Post-Dispatch reports free agent DT Jeff Zgonina (Rams) will soon visit with the Miami Dolphins.
