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LB Coach James Laurinaitis (2x B1G DPOY, 2006 Nagurski, 2007 Butkus, 2008 Lott, 3x All-American, OSU HOF)

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http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2015/10/12/9502461/ohio-state-football-buckeyes-in-the-nfl-week-5

The St. Louis Rams linebacker was the first player since 2012 to force an interception from quarterback Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

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From the attached press release:
“This is the time of year when all NFL teams are faced with difficult decisions regarding their veteran players,” Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher said. “Chris and James are the epitome of what it means to be a pro in this league and it’s been an honor to coach them both. They’ve been the pillars of our defense for many years and not enough can be said of their love for the game and for their teammates. Beyond the field, they took pride in mentoring the younger players and doing their part to make a real difference in the St. Louis community. We will always be grateful for James and Chris’ unselfish commitment to the Rams and wish them the best moving forward."
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I was surprised when I saw this news. I read some articles/lists of potential cap casualties yesterday and didn't even see him mentioned at all. I shouldn't be totally shocked, considering the business side of the NFL, but usually these moves have a lot of speculation or at least some analysis out there on the blogs and rumor sites.
 
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James Laurinaitis signs five-year contract extension
Sept. 8, 2012

The St. Louis Rams announced they've reached a five-year contract extension with middle linebacker James Laurinaitis on Saturday.

The five-year contract extension is worth $41.5 million, a team source told NFL.com and NFL Network reporter Albert Breer. Laurinaitis' deal, which will keep him under contract through the 2017 season, is worth a total of $42.2 million, of which approximately $23 million is guaranteed, the source told Breer.

A 2009 second-round draft pick (No. 35 overall) out of Ohio State, Laurinaitis has 376 tackles, eight sacks, five interceptions and 17 passes defensed over his first three seasons in the NFL. Laurinaitis has started all 48 games during his career and, according to official playing-time documents, has missed just three snaps over that span.

Between the signings of Laurinaitis, who was voted team captain earlier this week, and defensive end Chris Long, the Rams have locked up the core of their defense through the 2016 season.

Entire article from 8 Sept 2012: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...laurinaitis-signs-fiveyear-contract-extension

So much for "locking up the core of their defense through 2016".
 
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