Seahawks Sign LB O’Brien Schofield
July 27, 2013
Seahawks Sign Linebacker O’Brien Schofield
Article By Seahawks Communications, Seahawks.com
The Seattle Seahawks have claimed linebacker O’Brien Schofield off waivers (Arizona), the team announced this afternoon.
Schofield was Arizona’s fourth-round selection (130th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft and played in 35 games with nine starts in his three seasons with the Cardinals. He started in all nine games played last season at outside linebacker, collecting 36 tackles (28 solo) and 4.0 sacks, before an ankle injury ended his season. He has 70 tackles (58 solo), 10.5 sacks, one pass defensed, one fumble recovery, two forced fumbles and 23 specail teams tackles in his career.
He is the cousin of former NFL players Bobby Engram and Vonnie Holliday.