Curtis Lofton

Curtis Lofton

37-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Released by Raiders in March of 2016.
LBFree Agent
Ankle
June 23, 2016
Lofton, currently an unrestricted free agent, said Thursday he underwent offseason ankle and knee surgeries, Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite an offseason filled with recovering from surgeries, Lofton is not ready to hang up his cleats as the 30-year-old hopes to sign with a team prior to training camp with the intention of playing throughout the 2016 season. He tallied 64 tackles and one sack in nine starts with the Raiders during his 2015 campaign, proving he can still add value to a linebacker corps.
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Measurables Review
How do Curtis Lofton's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
241 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.79 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.56 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.69 sec
 
Vertical Jump
24.5 in
 
Broad Jump
105 in
 
Bench Press
23 reps
 
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July 26, 2018
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Team Previews: Oakland Raiders
July 27, 2016
David Soda breaks down a young and rising Raiders squad, hungry to return to postseason glory.
NFL Draft: Two-Round Mock Draft
March 21, 2016
The 2016 wideout class hasn't received a great deal of praise, but our first mock projects five in the first round, including Notre Dame's Will Fuller.
IDP Analysis: Lofton Sinking In Oakland
October 16, 2015
Although he headed into this year as one of the most reliable LB IDPs of the past decade, Curtis Lofton is losing snaps in Oakland.
2015 Team Preview: New Orleans Saints
July 21, 2015
Will the loss of Jimmy Graham be a major hit to Drew Brees' value in 2015-16?
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2008
Cut by Atlanta this offseason, Lofton was quickly scooped up by the Raiders, who likely will make him the team's leading inside linebacker from Day 1. Lofton has not missed a game in his seven-year career and has been one of the league's most reliable tackle sources in recent years. He's had at least 118 stops the last six seasons. He doesn't offer many sacks or takeaways, though — seven sacks and three interceptions in his career — which makes his fantasy value more tackle dependent than other linebackers.
With five straight years with at least 118 tackles, Lofton has one of the highest floors among IDP linebackers. He heads into 2014 with back-to-back 120-tackle seasons in New Orleans, and he had a 147-tackle season in 2011, his final year in Atlanta. His reliability is further illustrated by the fact that he's yet to miss a game in his six NFL seasons. Lofton's play-count is perfectly safe in New Orleans, so he'll have a good chance to make a third straight year with at least 120 tackles. He's not likely to offer much as far as sack or interception production go, as he has just seven sacks and three interceptions in six years.
Lofton will play in a 3-4 alignment this year after playing primarily in 4-3 fronts in all of his previous seasons, but there's good reason to think he'll continue his tackling production apace. Playing in a 3-4 should actually leave Lofton responsible for wider lanes than the 4-3 did, meaning he could have easier access to ballcarriers. That said, he's not coming off the most efficient season in 2012 because his 123 tackles (82 solo) came on a whopping 1,122 snaps. Lofton should nonetheless remain a stable IDP option because Drew Brees' quick-strike offense should continue to limit the time the Saints defense spends on the sideline.
Lofton’s stock is down a bit from previous years because it’s not immediately clear what sort of production will be available to him in the New Orleans defense (previous starting middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma only averaged 6.4 tackles per game over the last three seasons). But Lofton is generally a good bet to post at least 120 tackles after averaging 133 per season his last three years with Atlanta, including 147 in 2011. Considering he piled up those numbers despite competing with Sean Weatherspoon for tackles, the presence of the formidable David Hawthorne in New Orleans shouldn’t be much of a drain on Lofton’s numbers. Lofton usually isn’t much of a factor in coverage or as a blitzer (four sacks and three interceptions in four NFL seasons), but he’s conclusively established as one of the league’s better tackle sources.
Lofton is a thumper in the middle of Atlanta’s defense, generally serving as a run-stopping specialist, but he showed some new playmaking abilities in 2010. After totaling just one sack and three forced fumbles in his first two seasons, Lofton posted two sacks, an interception and three forced fumbles last season. He could turn himself into an elite IDP with a bit more productivity as a pass rusher and in coverage, but even as he is, Lofton is a plenty good IDP option at linebacker.
In his first two seasons, Lofton has started all but one game for the Falcons and led the team in tackles in 2009. He's become a solid IDP player who should continue to improve.
Lofton put together a very impressive rookie season in 2008, finishing the season in the rookie upper ranks with 94 tackles. Both of his counterparts from last season -- Keith Brooking and Michael Boley -- have gone to other teams, but veteran strong side linebacker Michael Peterson should give Lofton the presence he needs as he continues to mature. Expect Lofton to eclipse the century mark on tackles this season, and also get a little bit more in the action during blitzes.
Lofton is the favorite to take over the middle-linebacker position for the Falcons. Middle-linebackers usually generate tons of tackles and Lofton shouldn't be any different. Lofton racked up 157 tackles his senior year at Oklahoma, so expect big totals from the rookie.
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LBFree Agent
March 11, 2016
Lofton was released by the Raiders on Friday.
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LBOakland Raiders
Shoulder
March 11, 2015
The Raiders have signed Lofton (shoulder), ESPN.com reports.
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LBFree Agent
Shoulder
March 9, 2015
The Saints have released Lofton (shoulder), ESPN.com reports.
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LBNew Orleans Saints
February 5, 2015
Lofton was spotted at a Pelicans game with his arm in a protective sling, Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Advocate reports.
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LBNew Orleans Saints
January 6, 2015
Lofton finished the year with 145 tackles (100 solo) in 16 games, playing 995 of the Saints' 1,021 defensive snaps, according to Mike Triplett of ESPN.com.
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