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Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:57:27 -0700

Former NFL DE Aaron Schobel is receiving interest from teams and is considering a return to the NFL.

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| Source: NFL Network - Jason La Canfora

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:15:51 -0700

Former Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he is enjoying retirement and has slimmed down to 258 pounds after being 296 pounds last offseason.

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| Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:28:33 -0700

Retired DL Aaron Schobel worked out for the Houston Texans Tuesday, Sept. 28, but decided to remain retired, according to NFL.com. "Part of me wanted to do it," Schobel said. "It wasn't meant to be. We couldn't agree on terms. They saw me for what I am today and not for what I can be. It's over."

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Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:05:39 -0700

Unrestricted free-agent DE Aaron Schobel (Bills) said he has decided to retire from professional football, reports John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle.

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Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:27:36 -0700

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he has talked with unrestricted free-agent DE Aaron Schobel (Bills) recently but is not sure what Schobel will decide to do, reports HoustonTexans.com's Nick Scurfield.

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Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:39:59 -0700

The New England Patriots have shown a strong interest in free-agent DE Aaron Schobel (Bills), reports Christopher Price, of WEEI.com.

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| Source: WEEI.com - Christopher Price

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:05:46 -0700

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair said the team is interested in unrestricted free-agent DE Aaron Schobel (Bills), reports John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle.

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Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:08:51 -0700

New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio said the team will explore the possibility of signing unrestricted free-agent DE Aaron Schobel (Bills), reports Monique Walker, of The Boston Globe.

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Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:30:25 -0700

The New York Jets are not interested in signing unrestricted free-agent DE Aaron Schobel (Bills), a source told ESPN.com's Tim Graham.

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Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:26:58 -0700

The New England Patriots may be interested in unrestricted free-agent DE Aaron Schobel (Bills) because of their lack of depth at outside linebacker, reports ESPN.com.

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Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:35:39 -0700

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team will look into the possibility of signing unrestricted free-agent DE Aaron Schobel (Bills), reports HoustonTexans.com's Nick Scurfield.

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Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:16:42 -0700

The Buffalo Bills have released DE Aaron Schobel, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:02:43 -0700

Buffalo Bills LB Aaron Schobel, who will be released by the team Wednesday, Aug. 4, does want to continue playing, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, and will soon begin to talk with teams.

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Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:00:27 -0700

The Buffalo Bills will release LB Aaron Schobel Wednesday, Aug. 4, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:10:38 -0700

The Houston Texans may be the desired destination if Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel decides he wants to play this season, reports John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle. Schobel is close friends with Texans defensive line coach Bill Kollar.

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Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:42:25 -0700

The Buffalo Bills will not release DE Aaron Schobel and will explore trade options if he decides he wants to play in the NFL this season, reports BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown.

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Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:42:07 -0700

Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he is happy with the team's decision that they will be moving on from him because he believed he was becoming a distraction for the team, reports Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com. "I'm relieved. I'm happy," Schobel said. "With this happening it feels like they're ready for me to go on. I think I was more of a headache than a benefit so it's time. I don't have any regrets looking back. I really don't. I enjoyed the fans for the most part and my time in Buffalo." Schobel said he will take a few weeks to decide whether he will play in the NFL this season.

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Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:43:59 -0700

The Buffalo Bills are moving on without DL Aaron Schobel, who is undecided if he wants to return for the 2010 season, according to ESPN.com. "Aaron has been contemplating retirement for the past seven months, but we are at the point where we are moving forward and have informed his agent of our plans," general manager Buddy Nix said in a statement.

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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:32:17 -0700

The Buffalo Bills have placed DE Aaron Schobel on the Reserve/Did Not Report list, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:17:15 -0700

Buffalo Bills DL Aaron Schobel is giving strong indications that he has changed his mind and will play this season, according to Mark Gaughan, of The Buffalo News. "I'm leaning more toward playing than I was a month ago," Schobel said. "I don't know what the Bills would do or how much time they would give me (to make a decision), but I'm thinking about it." Schobel added he is expected to make a decision soon. "I'm going to try to make a decision within the next 10 days," Schobel said. "But that does not mean I'm going to report in 10 days."

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Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:03:43 -0700

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said the team does not have a timetable for when DE Aaron Schobel needs to let them know if he will be play this season, reports Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com. "We don't impose one, there's a natural one," Gailey said. "Training camp gets here and you go from there. We're going to coach the dog out of those that are here and those that aren't here, we're not going to worry about it."

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Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:21:37 -0700

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix said the team would like to have DE Aaron Schobel back if he wants to play this season but would respect his decision if he decides to retire, report Allen Wilson and Mark Gaughan, of The Buffalo News.

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Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:13:06 -0700

Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he is currently leaning toward not playing this season but has not announced his retirement in case he has a change of heart, according to The Associated Press. Schobel said he will not be attending the team's upcoming minicamp.

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Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:20:36 -0700

Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch, RB Fred Jackson, LB Aaron Schobel, WR Lee Evans, DE John McCargo, DE Will Croner and CB Lydell Sargeant were absent from practice Saturday, June 5.

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Tue, 25 May 2010 09:25:57 -0700

Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel was not present for the Bills' organized team activity Tuesday, May 25, according to The Associated Press.

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Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:09:23 -0700

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said there is no deadline for DE Aaron Schobel to make his decision on retirement.

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:57:16 -0800

Mark Gaughan, of The Buffalo News, reports the Buffalo Bills are scheduled to pay DE Aaron Schobel a $2 million roster bonus at some point this week. Schobel's bonus is guaranteed but the team could look to delay it in case Schobel decides to retire.

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Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:38:23 -0800

Sal Maiorana, of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, reports Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said DEs Chris Kelsay, Chris Ellis and Aaron Maybin will play outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 defensive alignment. Gailey also said DE Aaron Schobel will play outside linebacker if he returns.

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Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:07:04 -0800

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he likes the idea of the team moving to a 3-4 defensive alignment but is still not sure if he will return next season. Schobel said he believes he would have been a more productive in a 3-4 defense earlier in his career.

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Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:35:38 -0800

Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said he has spoken with DE Aaron Schobel but does not know if Schobel will retire or return for the 2010 season.

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Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:19:23 -0800

Charean Williams, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said the Bills' hiring of head coach Chan Gailey will not affect his decision on whether to retire this offseason or return for next season.

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Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:18:31 -0800

Charean Williams, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he believes a 3-4 defensive alignment would suit him better but is not sure if it will affect his decision about retirement.

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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:30:09 -0800

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he plans to meet with owner Ralph Wilson and chief executive officer Russ Brandon at some point during the offseason to discuss his playing future.

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Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:55:36 -0800

The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he may consider retirement after the season because he is tired of continuously missing the playoffs and is worried he may have lost a step. "I don't know my future really, what I'm going to do. I'm going to go home and I'm going to think about it, see if this is what I want to do," Schobel said.

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Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:56:46 -0800

Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as questionable for Week 10 but is expected to play.

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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:17:31 -0800

Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. He is considered questionable for Week 10.

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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:59 -0800

BuffaloBills.com reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 11.

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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:18:45 -0800

The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills DL Aaron Schobel (groin) said he expects to play against the Tennessee Titans in Week 9.

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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:08:46 -0800

NFL.com reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel (groin) suffered a groin injury during the first half in Week 8. His return is questionable.

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Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:26:23 -0700

Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 18. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 2 game and is expected to play.

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Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:08:24 -0700

CBSSports.com reports Buffalo Bills DL Chris Kelsay (knee) and DL Aaron Schobel (back) both took part in the media portion of practice Friday, Sept. 18.

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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:27:11 -0700

Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 17. He is considered probable for the team's Week 2 game.

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Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:30:47 -0700

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel (back) participated full in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16, but was added to the team's injury report with a back ailment.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:53:36 -0700

CBSSports.com reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel (elbow) is not participating in practice Thursday, Aug. 27.

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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:45:33 -0700

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills OT Demetrius Bell (undisclosed), CB Drayton Florence (knee), DE Aaron Schobel (elbow), WR Felton Huggins (undisclosed), TE Travis McCall (undisclosed) and CB Lydell Sargeant (undisclosed) are not practicing Wednesday, Aug. 26.

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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:04:45 -0700

CBSSports.com reports Buffalo Bills OT Demetrius Bell, CB Drayton Florence, WR Felton Huggins, TE Travis McCall, WR Terrell Owens, LB Ashlee Palmer, DE Aaron Schobel, LB Pat Thomas and WR James Hardy are not taking part in practice Tuesday, Aug. 25.

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Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:23:56 -0700

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel (elbow) has an elbow injury, according to head coach Dick Jauron. Jauron said, 'We don't think it will be a problem long, long term, but it could be a week or so, maybe more than that."

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Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:13:59 -0700

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel, WR Lee Evans and CB Terrence McGee are not participating in afternoon practice Friday, July 31.

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Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:30:30 -0700

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the Buffalo Bills had the same defensive linemen working as starters when training camp kicked off as they had last season. DL Chris Kelsay, Marcus Stroud, Kyle Williams and Aaron Schobel manned the first-string during workouts. The second-string was manned by DL Ryan Denney, Spencer Johnson, John McCargo and Copeland Bryan. DLs Chris Ellis, Ventrell Jenkins, David Lindquist and Jermaine McGhee rounded out the third-string.

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Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:24:52 -0700

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel returned for the team's practice Monday, June 8.

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