ROB
NINKOVICH
LB
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
260 lbs
Experience
11
years
Debut
Sep 10, 2006
Born
Feb 1, 1984
(40 yrs)
Hometown
Blue Island, Illinois
Drafted
Drafted by New Orleans in 2006 (5/135).
College
Purdue
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2017-07-30 |
Placed on the reserve/retired list by the New England Patriots.
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| 2016-10-08 |
Activated from the reserve/exempt list by the New England Patriots.
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| 2016-10-03 |
Placed on the reserve/exempt list by the New England Patriots.
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| 2016-10-03 |
Activated from the reserve/suspended list by the New England Patriots.
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| 2016-09-11 |
Signed by the New England Patriots to a one-year contract extension.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Super Bowl Super Bowl | 2016 (LI - New England), 2014 (XLIX - New England) |
Scouting Report
A hard worker with excellent technique and a great heart, he played a well-rounded game with a high motor. Piled up tackles, was a threat for sacks and dropped back well to defend the pass. Played hard until the whistle and was a team leader. Could even serve as a long snapper, if needed. Did not have top-tier speed or size, so he leaned too heavily on technique, guile and hustle. Was in some suspension trouble with the league late in his NFL career. His technique as a long snapper was not ideal.
Long Range Potential: Excellent, versatile pass-rushing linebacker/defensive end.
