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Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:09:35 -0700
Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said OT Jeff Otah (knee) was released because he failed a physical.
Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:42:03 -0700
The Carolina Panthers have terminated the contract of OT Jeff Otah Thursday, August 2.
Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:46:06 -0700
Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said Wednesday, Aug. 1, that he expected to meet with OT Jeff Otah (knee), and the injured lineman would undergo a physical. The team can place him on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list, activate him, cut him or try to trade him again. A team source said it's unlikely they'll retain him.
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:32:15 -0700
The New York Jets are voiding their deal for OT Jeff Otah after the Jets determined that he wasn't healthy enough for their taste. New York was prepared to give up a conditional seventh-round pick for Otah.
Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:33:58 -0700
New York Jets OT Jeff Otah (knee) said he believes he will be able to pass his physical. Otah has to pass a physical by Tuesday, July 31, to have his trade to the Jets stand. Otah has not participated in practice yet but was able to do pulling and sliding drills on the side.
Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:25:55 -0700
New York Jets OT Jeff Otah (knee) still remains out of practice.
Sat, 28 Jul 2012 05:28:40 -0700
New York Jets OT Jeff Otah, who failed his first physical with the team after being acquired via trade, said he still expects to be a starter once healthy. Otah has seven days from the time of the trade to pass another physical for the trade to become official. "I expect to be starting when healthy," Otah said. "I feel like I can do some good things for this team."
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:03:47 -0700
New York Jets OL Jeff Otah (knee) did not pass his physical Wednesday, July 25, and if he does not pass it in the next week, he might be headed back to the Carolina Panthers. The team placed Otah on the active/physically unable to perform list after failing the physical. He battled knee problems during his tenure with the Panthers, which is why he played just four games over the past two seasons. A league source said the trade was contingent on Otah passing his physical with the team in the next seven days, or he heads back to Carolina.
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:50:35 -0700
The Carolina Panthers received a seventh-round pick in the NFL Draft from the New York Jets in exchange for OT Jeff Otah Monday, July 23. The Panthers had previously traded a seventh-round draft choice to the Oakland Raiders to acquire WR Louis Murphy.
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:02:33 -0700
The Carolina Panthers have traded OT Jeff Otah to the New York Jets for an undisclosed conditional draft choice.
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:02:05 -0700
The New York Jets have acquired OT Jeff Otah from the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed conditional draft choice.
Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:37:28 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (knee) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after missing some offseason workouts because of a knee injury.
Tue, 05 Jun 2012 05:51:22 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah's (knee) left knee is OK, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Otah underwent an MRI last week after he developed swelling around the knee. Otah's status for the rest of organized team activities and next week's mandatory minicamp is uncertain.
Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:26:01 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (knee) underwent an MRI on a knee he recently hurt. It is the same knee that has caused Otah to miss games over the last two seasons.
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:31:06 -0700
Carolina Panthers OTs Jeff Otah and Byron Bell are expected to compete for the starting right tackle job during offseason workouts and training camp.
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:11:34 -0800
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (knee) said his knee is feeling better after allowing it to rest for three months. Otah has missed 31 of the last 35 games because of various knee issues.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:33:31 -0700
Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said the team is still high on OT Jeff Otah's (knee) future even though he continues to deal with knee issues.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:47:41 -0700
The Carolina Panthers have placed OT Jeff Otah (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season. In a corresponding move, the team re-signed free-agent OG Reggie Wells. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:36:16 -0700
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said OT Jeff Otah's (back) injury could bother him for the rest of the season. Otah was inactive for the team's Week 6 game.
Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:50:45 -0700
The Carolina Panthers have declared DL Andre Neblett, OT Jeff Otah, QB Jimmy Clausen, RB Mike Goodson, LB Omar Gaither, CB R.J. Stanford, FB Richard Brockel inactive for Week 6.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:06:50 -0700
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said Friday, Oct. 14, that a decision on the availability of OT Jeff Otah (back) is likely to come Sunday, Oct. 16. "He worked a little bit today and moved around pretty good," Rivera said. "We'll just see how he is Sunday morning.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:35:45 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (back) and SS Jermale Hines (illness) are listed as questionable for Week 6. Hines did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 14, while Otah was limited during practice.
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:59:21 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (back), DE Charles Johnson (hip), LB Omar Gaither (knee) and SS Jermale Hines (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 13.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:02:53 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (back) and LB Omar Gaither (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:57:03 -0700
Carolina Panthers RB Mike Goodson (illness), C Geoff Hangartner (back), OT Jeff Otah (back) and CB Chris Gamble (head) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 7, and are listed as probable for Week 5.
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:51:57 -0700
Carolina Panthers C Geoff Hangartner (back), OT Jeff Otah (back) and CB Chris Gamble (head) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 6.
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:47:57 -0700
Carolina Panthers TE Jeremy Shockey (head), C Geoff Hangartner (back) and OT Jeff Otah (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:03:15 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (back) has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Week 4.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:11:45 -0700
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said OT Byron Bell will spell OT Jeff Otah (back) for a few series at right tackle in Week 4.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:55:11 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (back) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 30, while FS Charles Godfrey (head) fully participated in practice. Both are listed as probable for Week 4.
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:12:09 -0700
Carolina Panthers S Charles Godfrey (head) and OT Jeff Otah (back) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 29.
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:51:27 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (back) said Thursday, Sept. 29, his back is feeling better and he expects to play in Week 4.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:04:00 -0700
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday, Sept. 28, that he is unsure about the status of OT Jeff Otah (back) for the Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears. If Otah cannot go, rookie OT Byron Bell would get another start.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:42:59 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (back) and CB Chris Gamble (head) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:08:26 -0700
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday, Sept. 20, that OT Byron Bell did a good job in place of the injured OT Jeff Otah (concussion) in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers. "I'm excited for Byron. The young man has gone through a lot, and when he got an opportunity, he took advantage of it," Rivera said.
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:14:30 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (concussion) was able to lift weights and ride a stationary bike Monday, Sept. 19, after missing Week 3 because of a concussion. Head coach Ron Rivera said the team will know later this week if Otah will be cleared to play.
Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:05:05 -0700
The Carolina Panthers have declared LB Jason Williams, OT Jeff Otah, QB Jimmy Clausen, CB Josh Thomas, WR Kealoha Pilares, OG Reggie Wells, DL Ronald Fields inactive for Week 2.
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:41:40 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 16, and is listed as doubtful for Week 2.
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:20:33 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (head) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 15.
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:38:53 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah's (concussion) status for Week 2 is up in the air after he did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 14. Head coach Ron Rivera said the team will re-evaluate Otah Friday, Sept. 16. OT Byron Bell will start in Week 2 if Otah is not cleared to play.
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:37:06 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (head) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:11:27 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (knee) split time at right tackle with rookie OT Byron Bell in Week 1. Otah said that was the coaching staff's idea, not his, but that he escaped the game without injury.
Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:16:02 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 9, and is listed as questionable for Week 1. Head coach Ron Rivera said he gave Otah a day to rest his knee and expects him to play Week 1.
Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:35:31 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (knee) will start Thursday, Sept. 1, in the team's preseason finale after missing the last three games with swelling in his knee.
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:13:42 -0700
Carolina Panthers DL Greg Hardy (body abrasions) and OT Jeff Otah (knee) are expected to make their preseason debuts in the game Thursday, Sept. 1, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:19:36 -0700
Carolina Panthers RB Mike Goodson (foot), OL Lee Ziemba (head) and OT Jeff Otah (knee) participated in practice Saturday, Aug. 27.
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:19:01 -0700
Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (Achilles'), FB Tony Fiammetta (concussion), OT Jeff Otah (knee) and OG Geoffrey Schwartz (hip) were unable to practice Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:19:37 -0700
Carolina Panthers FB Tony Fiammetta (stinger), CB Brandon Hogan (knee), OT Jeff Otah (knee), SS Kevin Payne (concussion) and QB Tony Pike (shoulder) did not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 19, against the Miami Dolphins.
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:38:44 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (knee) remained sidelined Monday, Aug. 15. He developed swelling in his surgically repaired knee during the first week of camp, and he has not practiced since. Head coach Ron Rivera said Otah has been attentive to his rehab and is progressing.
Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:27:19 -0800
Carolina Panthers OT Jeff Otah (knee) has been placed on Injured Reserve, reports Panthers.com's Bryan Strickland. Otah underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery in training camp, and he was hoping to return for the start of the season before suffering a setback.