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HT/WT: 6-1, 295 lbs
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Age: 38
School: Oregon State
Experience: 8

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Top Stephen Paea News

  • Stephen Paea: Decides to retire

    Paea (knee) told Cowboys coaches Wednesday he would retire from professional football, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Paea has been dealing with this nagging knee injury for weeks, but he only missed the Cowboys' past game against the Packers. With the injury apparently impacting Paea's desire to play, the veteran defensive tackle will call it quits after a solid seven-year career that also included stops in Chicago, Washington and Cleveland. David Irving, Maliek Collins and Brian Price are now the remaining defensive tackles on the Cowboys' roster.

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  • Cowboys' Stephen Paea: Will sit Week 5

    Paea (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Paea didn't practice for the second consecutive week and won't attempt to play through the injury against the Packers. David Irving, who will make his season debut after completing a suspension, and former Packer Brian Price will likely be on tap for increased snaps in Paea's stead Sunday.

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  • Cowboys' Stephen Paea: Questionable for Sunday

    Paea (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Paea did not practice for the second consecutive week, although he did still play 29 of 69 defensive snaps against the Rams last Sunday. Things reportedly aren't as optimistic for the veteran defensive tackle this week, but he is still likely to be a game-day decision.

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  • Cowboys' Stephen Paea: Active Sunday

    Paea (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Paea played through his knee injury last week and is doing so once again. He isn't expected to be limited and should see his typical workload.

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  • Cowboys' Stephen Paea: Active Monday night

    Paea (knee) is officially active for Monday night's game against the Cardinals, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Paea did not practice this week and was listed as questionable, but it appears the Cowboys were just being cautious. The veteran defensive tackle played 46 of 77 defensive snaps in Week 2 and is likely looking at a similar workload Monday.

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  • Cowboys' Stephen Paea: Dealing with knee injury

    Paea did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Paea's injury doesn't appear to be too serious, as it is a lingering problem that the team keeps a close eye on. It looks like the Cowboys are just taking precautionary measures with the defensive tackle and Paea likely won't miss any time as a result.

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  • Cowboys' Stephen Paea: Starts in Saturday's preseason contest

    Paea (knee) started at defensive tackle during Saturday's preseason game against the Colts.

    Paea played 12 defensive snaps and didn't record a tackle. The veteran had been dealing with a nagging knee injury, but could earn a starting role to open the regular season with Cedric Thornton still recovering from a hamstring issue.

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  • Cowboys' Stephen Paea: Expects to play Saturday

    Paea (knee) expects to play in Saturday's preseason tilt with the Colts, ESPN's Todd Archer reports.

    Paea looks to be nearing a full return following a knee injury that has been plaguing him for months, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

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  • Cowboys' Stephen Paea: Sidelined Wednesday

    Paea sat out Wednesday's OTAs due to a knee injury, Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports.

    Paea signed with Dallas in the offseason and is expected to start at defensive tackle for the team. The extent of his knee issue isn't yet known, but the Cowboys haven't provided any indication that it's a serious concern.

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NFC East Standings

Team Div Overall
2-0-1 5-2-1
2-1-0 4-5-0
1-2-1 2-5-1
1-3-0 2-7-0