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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Joplo Bartu: Waived by Cardinals
Joplo Bartu (hamstring) was released with an injury settlement Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.The Cardinals brought in veteran Sio Moore to replace Bartu. The linebacker failed to record a statistic in seven games with the Cardinals this season, playing exclusively on special teams.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Falcons' Joplo Bartu: Waived on Thursday
The Atlanta Falcons have waived Joplo Bartu.The move was made to free up a roster spot for the team's signing of kicker Shayne Graham. Bartu, who recorded 82 tackles last season, has been limited to just 11 stops in seven 2015 contests.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Falcons LB Justin Durant misses practice due to elbow injury
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Justin Durant (elbow) isn't practicing Wednesday.Durant was removed from Sunday's win against the Houston Texans with an elbow injury, which was subsequently confirmed as a sprain. It's unclear if he'll be able to play through the ailment.If the Falcons' leading tackler is unable to play Sunday against Washington, Joplo Bartu would take on Durant's responsibilities at weakside linebacker.
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by Ruben Palacios | CBS Sports Staff
Falcons' Joplo Bartu's suspension rescinded, fined $50,000
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Joplo Bartu had a two-game suspension for an alcohol related offense rescinded but was fined $50,000, per NFL.com. Bartu pleaded no contest to driving under the influence last season and received a two-day suspended sentence and 12 months of probation. According to an NFL and NFLPA agreement, players had until Nov. 1, 2014 to resolve DUIs for them to be accepted under the previous policy and for a suspension not to be issued. Bartu needed to submit his plea agreement before November but he did not go in front of judge before the deadline and was suspended in March. Bartu provided the league with additional information, showing that his plea agreement was actually reached on Oct. 30, resulting in the $50,000 fine and his suspension as rescinded. Bartu was third on the Falcons last season with 83 tackles.
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by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
Joplo Bartu gets a bunch more tackles
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Joplo Bartu, who had 10 tackles in the season opener last week, recorded another nine, including eight solo, Week 2 at Cincinnati. Bartu now has more tackles through two games than he had during any two-game stretch as a rookie last season.
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by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
Joplo Bartu comes through with a sack
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Joplo Bartu delivered another sack, giving him 3 1/2 this season, Week 10 against the Seahawks. He also had six tackles, including one solo. Joplu has started eight of the Falcons' nine games this season. He's averaging 5.3 tackles per game.
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by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
Joplo Bartu makes his presence known
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Joplo Bartu, an undrafted rookie forced into a starting role because of injuries, had the best performance of his young career Week 7 against the Buccaneers. Not only did he lead the Falcons with 10 tackles, including six solo, but he also recorded a half sack. He also had a half sack back in Week 3. Bartu is averaging 4.8 tackles in six games this season.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Falcons get defensive contributions
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Desmond Trufant and linebacker Joplo Bartu each made six tackles in the loss to the Patriots. Trufant had a pass defended, Bartu a tackle for loss. They tied for second on the team behind linebacker Akeem Dent, who made eight tackles before leaving with an ankle injury. Safety Thomas DeCoud and defensive tackle Corey Peters added five tackles apiece.
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