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    Rob Ninkovich

    RobNinkovich

    • Linebacker
    • Birthdate
      1/2/1984
    • College
      Purdue
    • Draft Info
      2006: Rd 5, Pk 135 (NO)
    • Birthplace
      New Lenox, IL

    Stats

    • SOLO
      274
    • SACK
      46
    • FF
      10
    • INT
      5
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      • 'I couldn't catch my breath': Sixteen players and coaches reveal tales of Super Bowl nerves
        • 4Y
        • NFL Nation
        'I couldn't catch my breath': Sixteen players and coaches reveal tales of Super Bowl nerves
        • Moving nearly 8,000-pound sign was Patriots' Super offseason story
          • 9Y
          • Mike Reiss
          Moving nearly 8,000-pound sign was Patriots' Super offseason story
          • How Patriots could fill void left by Derek Rivers' injury
            • 9Y
            • Mike Reiss
            Dwight Freeney
            • Patriots' backup QB spot in good hands with Jimmy Garoppolo
              • 9Y
              • Mike Reiss
              New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo
              • Super Bowl ring for mom Galynn underscores Tom Brady-Robert Kraft bond
                • 9Y
                • Mike Reiss
                Galynn Brady
                • Rob Gronkowski's successful return highlights Patriots camp
                  • 9Y
                  • Mike Reiss
                  Rob Gronkowski
                  • Presence of players, coaches made Rob Ninkovich's retirement unique, special
                    • 9Y
                    • Mike Reiss
                    Rob Ninkovich #50 and Chris Long #95
                    • Edelman says he will miss Ninkovich
                      • 9Y
                      Edelman says he will miss Ninkovich
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                      • Longtime Pats DE Ninkovich calls it a career
                        • 9Y
                        • Mike Reiss
                        Rob Ninkovich
                        • Big year for Rob Gronkowski as he tries to get back on track
                          • 9Y
                          • Mike Reiss
                          Big year for Rob Gronkowski as he tries to get back on track

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                        Ninkovich: Edelman is a Hall of Famer
                        • 1:50
                        Ninkovich on Patriots camp fight: 'It happens'
                        • 2:05
                        Ninkovich: I went out on my own terms
                        • 1:20
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                        Fantasy football: Weighing the impact of each of the nine bye weeks in 2026 (watch out for Weeks 6 and 11)

                        With the schedule revealed, we look at the potential pitfalls, quirks, and reveal if -- and when -- Bye-maggedon will be upon us.
                        Andy Reid: Mahomes is getting better every day

                        Andy Reid: Mahomes is getting better every day

                        Chiefs head coach Andy Reid joins "The Rich Eisen Show" to discuss Patrick Mahomes' progress in his return from injury.
                        NFL says it's following fan interest with midweek games

                        NFL says it's following fan interest with midweek games

                        Increased ratings and the league's focus on holiday seasons could lead to more games on nontraditional days, NFL officials said.
                        NFL pushes back on criticism of streaming games

                        NFL pushes back on criticism of streaming games

                        The NFL is defending its expanded lineup of games on streaming platforms amid criticism from President Donald Trump and scrutiny from the U.S. Justice Department.
                        Chiefs back on biggest stages despite Mahomes injury, uncertainty

                        Chiefs back on biggest stages despite Mahomes injury, uncertainty

                        By handing Kansas City a Week 1 primetime game, the league is betting Patrick Mahomes will be healthy and ready to go.
                        Stephen A. weighs in on Cowboys as Super Bowl contenders

                        Stephen A. weighs in on Cowboys as Super Bowl contenders

                        Stephen A. Smith breaks down how the franchise tag on George Pickens could affect the Cowboys' Super Bowl chances.
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