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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:17:32 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton has agreed to restructure his contract and his salary cap figure for 2013 has gone from $7.1 million to $3.1 million. The Saints replaced a scheduled $5 million roster bonus with a $5 million signing bonus, which will allow them to spread the salary cap hit over the remainder of the contract.
Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:54:20 -0800
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said he believes LB Jonathan Vilma, a prototypical 4-3 middle linebacker, can make the switch to the team's new 3-4 scheme under defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Vilma is considered undersized to play middle linebacker in the 3-4; however, Payton can envision Vilma playing in a weakside linebacker spot with LB Curtis Lofton staying as a middle linebacker.
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:46:16 -0800
New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan, Akiem Hicks, DT Brodrick Bunkley and LB Curtis Lofton should be able to fit a 3-4 defensive alignment. Jordan and Hicks could become defensive ends while Lofton could be one of the middle linebackers. Bunkley is a bit undersized to be a nose tackle but could be used at the position.
Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:43:53 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton (shoulder) left the Week 14 game against the New York Giants. Trainers were working on his arm/shoulder area.
Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:27:21 -0700
The New Orleans Saints may try to play LBs Jonathan Vilma and Curtis Lofton at the same time during games with one of the linebackers moving to outside linebacker.
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:34:26 -0700
New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) is extremely unlikely to play in Week 7 after returning to practice Wednesday, Oct. 17. He'll likely be eased into action in the coming weeks. Vilma will most likely rotate as an outside linebacker with LB Curtis Lofton entrenched at middle linebacker.
Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:39:25 -0700
New Orleans Saints WR Adrian Arrington (knee), LB David Hawthorne (knee), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and CB Jabari Greer (groin) are listed as questionable for Week 1. Arrington did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 7, while Greer was limited during practice. Hawthorne and Lofton fully participated in practice.
Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:36:52 -0700
New Orleans Saints LB David Hawthorne (knee) and LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 6.
Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:52:17 -0700
New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), LB David Hawthorne (knee) and CB Jabari Greer (groin) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:11:05 -0700
New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) will miss the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, because of a high ankle sprain. Interim head coach Joe Vitt said Lofton should be ready for the start of the regular season.
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:23:27 -0700
New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton worked as the team's middle linebacker Tuesday, April 24, during voluntary offseason workouts. If LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) was healthy, Lofton would likely be competing with LB Scott Shanle for strong-side linebacker duties.
Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:00:34 -0700
New Orleans Saints LBs Martez Wilson, Will Herring, Curtis Lofton and Scott Shanle could be candidates to start at strongside linebacker this season.
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:02:05 -0700
Updating previous reports, New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton is scheduled to make a base salary of $700,000 in 2012 and his salary cap number will be $1.7 million. He will receive a $1.1 million base salary as well as a $5 million roster bonus in 2013, a $1 million base salary and a $2 million roster bonus in 2014. In 2015, he is scheduled to receive a $2.4 million base salary, a $4.5 million roster bonus and a $100,000 workout bonus. He is scheduled to make a $5.4 million base salary in 2016 and will also receive a $100,000 workout bonus. He could make a base salary of $6 million in 2017 but has year of his contract is voidable.
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:17:08 -0700
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton signed a five-year deal worth as much as $33.5 million. The deal also includes a $5 million signing bonus.
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:17:54 -0700
The New Orleans Saints and free-agent LB Curtis Lofton (Falcons) agreed to terms on a five-year deal Saturday, March 24.
Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:22:45 -0700
The Atlanta Falcons may be able to re-sign LB Curtis Lofton because he has not received a lot of interest from other teams.
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:26:23 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain interested in free-agent LB Curtis Lofton (Falcons), but they want him at their price.
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:43:30 -0700
The Philadelphia Eagles likely will not be able to sign free-agent LB Stephen Tulloch (Lions) or LB Curtis Lofton (Falcons) because they are looking for more money than the Eagles are willing to offer.
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:40:42 -0700
The New Orleans Saints are scheduled to meet with free-agent LB Curtis Lofton (Falcons).
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:29:22 -0700
The New Orleans Saints are showing interest in free-agent LB Curtis Lofton (Falcons).
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:35:31 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly interested in making a strong play for free-agent LB Curtis Lofton (Falcons).
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:02:05 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons are unlikely to re-sign impending free-agent LB Curtis Lofton (Falcons) after the club reached an agreement with free-agent LB Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks) Saturday, March 10.
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:13:02 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons have yet to reach a new deal with free-agent LB Curtis Lofton and the negotiations were termed "amicable" thus far.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:20:43 -0800
The Philadelphia Eagles could have interest in Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent LB Curtis Lofton if he is available this offseason.
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:42:38 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons may not be willing to re-sign impending free-agent LB Curtis Lofton what he will be looking for because he is not great in pass coverage.
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:39:47 -0800
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could consider signing Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent LB Curtis Lofton this offseason.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:59:18 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons would like to re-sign impending free-agent LB Curtis Lofton but only at a price they are comfortable paying.
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:55 -0800
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan wants to remove LB Curtis Lofton out of the team's "sub" third-down coverage schemes, as he is seen as a liability in third-down situations. Re-signing the superb two-down linebacker is a priority for the team, however. Lofton is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 13.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:02:00 -0800
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could show interest in San Diego Chargers impending free-agent RB Mike Tolbert, Carolina Panthers impending free-agent LB Dan Connor, Detroit Lions free-agent LB Stephen Tulloch and Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent LB Curtis Lofton and CB Brent Grimes this offseason.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:27:16 -0800
The team for free-agent LB Curtis Lofton (Falcons) is likely to point to the four-year, $36 million deal signed last August by New York Jets LB David Harris as a comparable deal for their client. It's uncertain if the Falcons will bring Lofton back at such a price. However, in each of his four seasons, Lofton has recorded more than 100 tackles, so his departure would leave a huge hole for the defense.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:52:35 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (rest), DL Jonathan Babineaux (hamstring), FB Mike Cox (finger), WR Harry Douglas (groin), DL Peria Jerry (calf), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (rest), WR Kerry Meier (groin), S William Moore (groin), CB Christopher Owens (hand), TE Michael Palmer (knee), RB Jason Snelling (knee) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (head) are probable for the Wild Card playoff game Sunday, Jan. 8. Douglas, Meier and Moore were limited in practice Friday, Jan. 6, while the others practiced in full.
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:03:11 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (rest), DL Jonathan Babineaux (hamstring), FB Mike Cox (finger), DL Peria Jerry (calf), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (rest), CB Christopher Owens (hand) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (head) practiced in full Thursday, Jan. 5.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:00:40 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Curtis Lofton was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week by the NFL Wednesday, Jan. 4. "I'm pretty excited about it," Lofton said. He posted 14 tackles, including one stop for a loss, to go along with a 26-yard interception return for score.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:03:17 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DL Peria Jerry (calf), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and RB Jason Snelling (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:48:52 -0800
Atlanta Falcons TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), CB Chris Owens (hand), TE Michael Palmer (knee) and OT Will Svitek (groin) are each listed as probable for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kelly and Palmer were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Lofton, Owens and Svitek all took part in a full session.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:43:19 -0800
Atlanta Falcons C Todd McClure (undisclosed), OT Will Svitek (groin), DE John Abraham (undisclosed), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and CB Chris Owens (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:31:57 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DE John Abraham (rest), C Todd McClure (rest), CB Brent Grimes (knee), WR Harry Douglas (groin, shoulder), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and TE Michael Palmer (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:41:00 -0800
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling (illness), WR Harry Douglas (groin), C Todd McClure (undisclosed), OT Will Svitek (groin), DE John Abraham (undisclosed), DT Corey Peters (knee), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and CB Chris Owens (hand) are listed as probable for Week 16. Douglas and Lofton were limited during practice Saturday, Dec. 24, while the other players fully practiced.
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:44:02 -0800
Atlanta Falcons WR Harry Douglas (groin), OT Will Svitek (groin), DT Corey Peters (knee), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and CB Brent Grimes (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, and are expected to play Week 16.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:57:19 -0800
Atlanta Falcons CB Brent Grimes (knee), OT Will Svitek (groin), WR Harry Douglas (groin), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and DL Corey Peters (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:26:23 -0800
Atlanta Falcons C Todd McClure (undisclosed), OG Justin Blalock (ankle), DE John Abraham (undisclosed), DT Corey Peters (knee), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and SS William Moore (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 25. They are listed as probable for Week 12 and are expected to play.
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:42:54 -0800
Atlanta Falcons C Todd McClure (undisclosed), OG Justin Blalock (ankle), DE John Abraham (undisclosed), DT Corey Peters (knee) and LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:36:11 -0800
Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker (back), OG Justin Blalock (ankle), S William Moore (quadriceps), DL Corey Peters (knee) and LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:38:29 -0800
Atlanta Falcons RBs Antone Smith (knee) and Jason Snelling (hamsring), WR Harry Douglas (thigh), C Todd McClure (undisclosed), DEs John Abraham (undisclosed) and Ray Edwards (knee), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and CB Brent Grimes (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 18. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and are expected to play.
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:44:43 -0800
Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker (back), CB Brent Grimes (knee), RB Jason Snelling (hamstring) and LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 17.
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:26:35 -0800
Atlanta Falcons C Todd McClure (knee), DE Ray Edwards (knee), DT Corey Peters (knee), LB Curtis Lofton (groin) and CBs Brent Grimes (knee) and Dunta Robinson (thigh) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 11. They are listed as probable for Week 10 and are expected to play.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:17:21 -0700
Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker (ankle), LB Curtis Lofton (foot) and CB Kelvin Hayden (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 30. They are listed as probable for Week 4 and are expected to play.
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:39:22 -0700
Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker (ankle) and LB Curtis Lofton (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 29.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:04:04 -0700
Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker (ankle), LB Curtis Lofton (foot) and DL Cliff Matthews (undisclosed) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:26:16 -0700
Atlanta Falcons LB Curtis Lofton (knees) underwent surgery on both of his knees this offseason but has resumed running and continues to rehab his knees, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.