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Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:51:47 -0700
Packers.com reports former Green Bay Packers OG Marco Rivera has informed the club of his decision to retire with the team.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:44:16 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have announced they have released OG Marco Rivera.
Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:27:43 -0700
Todd Archer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (back) has been helping rookies OT James Marten and OT Doug Free with their techniques during the Cowboys' organized team activities.
Sat, 12 May 2007 06:26:12 -0700
Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Dallas Cowboys are planning to play the 2007 season without OG Marco Rivera (back). He will likely retire from football, but the team wants to give him an opportunity to work through his options.
Fri, 11 May 2007 11:14:56 -0700
Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (back) is not expected to participate in any drills during the team's minicamp.
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:38:37 -0700
DallasCowboys.com reports Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he would visit with OG Marco Rivera (back) this week to determine his status after undergoing back surgery. It was Rivera's second back surgery in two years. Rivera continues to rehab after this offseason's surgery, but his future with the Cowboys is in question.
Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:01:55 -0700
Mac Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera is expected to announce his retirement in the next few weeks.
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:55:12 -0700
Rick Herrin, of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (back) said he would like to play football again. Rivera, who is currently going through rehabilitation after having back surgery, said, "It's going to take time. My goal is to be there for the first game of the season."
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:32:29 -0800
Mac Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera's tenure with the team is likely over after the team agreed to a contract with OL Marc Colombo. Rivera is coming off his second back surgery in two years and there is a possibility that he could retire. Talking about Rivera's future with the team, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said, "He will decide what his future is going to be. I don't need to go into his pluses. We are all aware of the issues of his back. [Signing Colombo] allows us the flexibility to be pretty patient with Rivera."
Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:17:55 -0800
Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports the Dallas Cowboys are on the verge of restructuring OG Marco Rivera's contract.
Wed, 11 Jan 2006 05:53:15 -0800
Todd Archer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (elbows) underwent offseason surgery on both elbows. He is expected to be healthy for the beginning of the team's offseason conditioning program in March.
Sun, 01 Jan 2006 16:49:05 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys have declared QB Drew Henson, DL Junior Glymph, DL Kenyon Coleman, OG Marco Rivera, OT Marcus Price, TE Sean Ryan, SS Tony Dixon, DL Vontrell Jamison inactive for Week 17.
Sun, 01 Jan 2006 16:44:05 -0800
Dallas Cowboys OL Marco Rivera is inactive for the team's Week 17 game.
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 13:51:05 -0800
Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (neck) practiced Friday, Dec. 30, but no decision has been made on his status for Week 17. He is listed as questionable.
Thu, 29 Dec 2005 13:31:04 -0800
Dallas Cowboys ORG Marco Rivera (neck) practiced Thursday, Dec. 29, but it is unknown if he will play in Week 17. The team wants to see how he responds Friday, Dec. 30.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:59:55 -0800
Rob Phillips, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (neck) missed a portion of Wednesday's practice, Dec. 28, and he is listed as questionable for Week 17. If Rivera were unable to play, OG Andre Gurode would start in his place.
Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:32:20 -0800
Dallas Cowboys ORG Andre Gurode filled in for ORG Marco Rivera (neck) in Week 16, but he is unlikely to stay in the starting lineup if Rivera returns to practice for Week 17.
Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:32:16 -0800
Dallas Cowboys ORG Marco Rivera (neck) did not play in Week 16. Rivera lifted and ran with his teammates Monday, Dec. 26, and hopes to practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005 11:46:30 -0800
The Associated Press reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (neck) missed the Week 16 game, ending his consecutive starts streak at 113. The streak was at 120 if you count the postseason.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005 09:34:13 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys have declared CB Anthony Henry, QB Drew Henson, DL Eric Ogbogu, DL Junior Glymph, OT Marc Colombo, OG Marco Rivera, DL Thomas Johnson inactive for Week 16.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005 09:28:28 -0800
ESPN reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (neck) is out for the Week 16 game.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:59:56 -0800
Updating a previous report, Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Andre Gurode could be the club's starter at right guard in place of injured OG Marco Rivera (neck), who has missed all of practice this week with a strained neck and is listed as questionable.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005 11:16:43 -0800
Dallas Cowboys ORG Marco Rivera (neck) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 22, due to neck spasms. He could return for Week 16 even if he does not practice Friday, Dec. 23.
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:47:49 -0800
Dallas Cowboys ORG Marco Rivera (back) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 21, and is questionable for Week 16.
Tue, 20 Dec 2005 19:26:13 -0800
Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (neck) was walking around again Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the team's locker room. He was even talking about playing Saturday, Dec. 24, against the Carolina Panthers. "My job is to get ready," Rivera said. "I've played with pain before. And this isn't much different."
Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:43:01 -0800
Clarence E. Hill Jr, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (neck) returned to Dallas Monday, Dec. 19, after spending the night in a Washington-area hospital for a sprained neck injury. Rivera stayed overnight for precautionary reasons. Tests and scans all came back negative, according to Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells. Rivera is listed as day-to-day.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:15:19 -0800
Updating previous reports, FOX Sports reports Dallas Cowboys OL Marco Rivera (neck) suffered a neck burner during the team's Week 15 game.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:14:56 -0800
Dallas Cowboys OL Marco Rivera (unspecified) was carted off the field during the fourth quarter of the team's Week 15 game after he landed on his head.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:04:35 -0700
Rob Phillips, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells said OG Marco Rivera (hamstring) will likely play in the preseason finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars Thursday, Sept. 1. Rivera returned to practice Monday, Aug. 29.
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 19:02:10 -0700
Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Aug. 24.
Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:29:23 -0700
Chad Peters, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (hamstring) will not make the trip to Seattle with the team nor will he play in the team's preseason game Monday, Aug. 22, against the Seattle Seahawks.
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 21:00:06 -0700
Rob Phillips, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (hamstring) missed both practices Friday, Aug. 19, with a sore hamstring. He is still questionable for the team's preseason game Monday, Aug. 22.
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:00:57 -0700
Rob Phillips, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (hamstring) remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. He did not practice Thursday, Aug. 18. He is still questionable for the team's preseason game Monday, Aug. 22.
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:20:07 -0700
Rob Phillips, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 20:35:15 -0700
Chad Peters, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (hamstring) did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:08:41 -0700
Jennifer Floyd Engel, of the Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (hamstring) did not practice at either practice Monday, Aug. 15, because he felt a "twinge" in his hamstring. Rivera rode a stationary bike during the morning practice.
Sat, 30 Jul 2005 21:28:42 -0700
Rob Phillips, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera worked with the first team at right guard during practice Saturday, July 30.
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 18:36:40 -0700
Mickey Spagnola, of DallasCowboys.com reports Dallas Cowboys OL Marco Rivera (back) is expected to ready for the start of training camp July 30.
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 16:50:20 -0700
Mark Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (back) said in an interview Wednesday, June 29, he is 100 percent healthy and ready for training camp. Mosley asked if he had any restrictions and Rivera replied, "None whatsoever. If camp started tomorrow, I'd be out there. I passed the run test recently, and I'm lifting the same weights that I was lifting before I was injured."
Mon, 06 Jun 2005 18:13:44 -0700
Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (back) is doing well with his rehab from back surgery and he should be ready to go when training camp opens in July.
Sat, 28 May 2005 08:22:48 -0700
Updating previous reports, Jennifer Floyd Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (back) is confident he will be able to fully participate in time for training camp this summer. "Don't worry," Rivera said. "I'm on schedule to be ready to go with the team in July. I know I'll be ready to play." The team is equally optimistic Rivera will be fully recovered after he underwent back surgery earlier this year.
Fri, 27 May 2005 16:50:34 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (back) could not practice Friday, May 27 and instead he rode an exercise bike. He's recovering from back surgery.
Tue, 17 May 2005 20:55:52 -0700
ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Dallas Cowboys are hopeful OG Marco Rivera (back) returning from back surgery can be ready for the start of training camp.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 10:57:07 -0700
Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys RB Marco Rivera is projected as the starter this upcoming season.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:16:49 -0800
Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (back) said his goal is to return to the field by the team's first minicamp session, which is scheduled for April 28-May 1, reports Mickey Spagnola of DallasCowboys.com. However, team doctors are not expected to rush Rivera back, so the rehab could be extended. Rivera recently underwent microdiscectomy surgery on his back, a procedure that typically takes eight weeks to heal. He has already begun running on a treadmill.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:52:19 -0800
Dallas Cowboys OG Marco Rivera (back) said his initial reaction was to return his $9 million signing bonus when he found out that he'd need microdiscectomy surgery on his back following a workout injury suffered shortly after he signed a five-year, $20 million deal with the Cowboys, reports Mickey Spagnola of DallasCowboys.com. "That was my first thought," said Rivera. "I don't want to be a guy who signs with a team, collects a check and sits on the sideline. If I'm going to be there, I want to help win championships, or I'm out." Rivera eventually changed his mind after talking with team personnel.
Fri, 25 Mar 2005 10:13:49 -0800
Rick Gosselin, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was unaware of unconfirmed reports that G Marco Rivera was offering to return his $9 million signing bonus in the wake of his back injury suffered this offseason. "We haven't had any conversations about that," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 08:26:22 -0800
Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, reports the Green Bay Packers would like restricted free agent OL Kevin Barry to compete at right guard, where they need to fill void left by the departure of RG Marco Rivera (Cowboys) this year.
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:40:54 -0800
Dylan B. Tomlinson, of PackersNews.com, reports Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson said he has had to make several tough decisions in recent weeks. He said while the team would have liked to keep OG Mike Wahle, OG Marco Rivera and S Darren Sharper, there was simply no way the team could have afforded to.
Fri, 11 Mar 2005 10:12:47 -0800
Jean-Jacques Taylor, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys G Marco Rivera (back) underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back Thursday morning, March 10, according to two sources. Rivera will likely need three to five weeks to rehab and he should be ready for training camp in July. Rivera could possibly participate during the team's June workouts, but the club is expected to exercise caution with him.
