B.J. Raji

Busari J. Raji Jr. (twitter: @rajifreezer90)

Position: DT
Height: 6-2    Weight: 334 lbs.

Born: July 11, 1986 in New York, NY
College: Boston Col.   (school history)
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 1st round (9th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 23 (4281st overall since 1950)
1-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

• 4/25 KC Kingdom: Chiefs “Ready To Go”: The Associated Press’ Dave Skretta says Andy Reid reiterated that general manager John Dorsey is running the draft and Kansas...
• 4/21 Steel Curtain Rising: Watch Tower: Breaking Down Emmanuel Sanders Coverage, Non-Coverage of McLendon and Redman Stories: Emmanuel Sanders signing, a run on Steve McLendon, Isaac Redman staying in Pittsburgh. And that doesn’t even count the 2013...

• 3/19 The Packer Perspective: 2013 Draft Digest Vol. 5: Every Tuesday between now and the NFL Draft, we’ll take a look around the Internet at what some of the experts are saying about...
• 3/8 Lombardi Ave: What’s up with B.J. Raji?: Earlier this week, our own Jason Hirschhorn questioned whether the Packers should pursue a huge contract with Green Bay Packers’...
• 3/4 BearsHistory.com Blog: Cost of Success up North: An item I caught today on Profootballtalk got me to thinking on a subject that has been in the back of my mind. One of these days,...

• 2/25 Lombardi Ave: Should the Packers bring back Cullen Jenkins?: After leaving Green Bay in 2011 for a 5-year, $25 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins...
• 2/24 Lombardi Ave: Jermichael Finley & A.J. Hawk: Why the Green Bay Packers must cut ties: The more I think about it, the more I look at their salaries and upside, the more I watch the young kids breaking their butts...
• 2/21 Lombardi Ave: Is a linebacker on Ted Thompson’s mind?: While it’s difficult for anyone to determine what’s on Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson’s mind...
• 2/19 The Packer Perspective: 2013 Draft Digest Vol. 2: Every Tuesday between now and the NFL Draft, we’ll take a look around the Internet at what some of the experts are saying...
• 2/18 The Packer Perspective: The Next Charles Woodson?: You’ve heard by now that Charles Woodson is a Packer no more. The move, while not unexpected, was still somewhat surprising...
• 2/17 Lombardi Ave: Green Bay Packers: Ted Thompson will make the team better in 2013: The Green Bay Packers, like all National Football League teams, are facing the dreaded numbers, but fear not – Ted Thompson...
• 2/13 Lombardi Ave: Darrelle Revis and the Green Bay Packers: Could it still happen?: A few weeks ago, the Internet was brimming with reports linking a possible trade between the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers...

• 1/31 KC Kingdom: Dorsey’s History Gives Insight into Chiefs Future Drafts: Everyone wants to know what John Dorsey and Andy Reid will do in this year’s draft. The Kansas City Chiefs have the top...
• 1/15 KC Kingdom: The New Sheriff In Town: John Dorsey was by far the best candidate for our vacant General Manager job. When rumors began to swirl that we had a chance...
• 1/13 Lombardi Ave: Green Bay Packers offseason Preview: Who Stays and Who Goes?: I was hoping this article wouldn’t have to be written for a few more weeks, but here we are after the Green Bay Packers‘...
• 1/11 KC Kingdom: Scott Pioli Era Ends For The Kansas City Chiefs: The dust is starting to settle now that the Scott Pioli Era has ended for the Kansas City Chiefs. A big name new coach is signed...
• 1/1 The Packer Perspective: A Bitter Pill – Vikings: 37 Packers: 34: In a game where Aaron Rodgers throws for nearly 400 yards and four touchdowns, DuJuan Harris runs for 70 yards, and the offense...

• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Three fully participate in practice: Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji (ankle), LB Vic So'oto (illness) and LB Erik Walden (ankle) all fully participated in practice...[+] Thursday, Nov. 22.
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji fully practicesGreen Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21....[+] Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.
• 11/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji injury update: Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said the early diagnosis on DL B.J. Raji (ankle) is that the injury is not as severe...[+] as a previous ankle issue he had.
• 11/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji leaves with injury: Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji (ankle) left the Week 11 game against the Detroit Lions due to an ankle injury. He had dealt with...[+] an ankle injury earlier in the season. An update is expected Monday, Nov. 19.
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Three limited in practice: Green Bay Packers DE Mike Neal (ankle), OL T.J. Lang (elbow) and T B.J. Raji (ankle) all were limited in practice Thursday, Nov....[+] 1.

• 10/27 Stripe Hype: NFL News and Views: Week 8 Injury Roundup, & Fletch Lives?:     Redskins linebacker London Fletcher is currently on a streak of never missing a game over his 15 NFL seasons,...
• 10/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji getting some reps at practice: Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) was taking part in a limited number of snaps during the media-access portion of practice...[+] Thursday, Oct. 25.
• 10/25 The NFL Injury Report: Packers Injury Report: Greg Jennings, B.J. Raji, Donald Driver: The Green Bay Packers have one player, safety Charles Woodson, listed as out for this weekend’s contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars....
• 10/20 The NFL Injury Report: Packers Injury Report: Greg Jennings, B.J. Raji, Nick Perry, Sam Shields: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was able to return to practice this week and will suit up this weekend against...
• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Three defensive players ruled out: Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle), LB Nick Perry (knee) and CB Sam Shields (shin, ankle) have been ruled out for Week 7....[+] Raji was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 19, while the other two did not participate.
• 10/19 The NFL Injury Report: Packers Injury News: Aaron Rodgers, B.J. Raji, Greg Jennings: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was able to return and practice fully with the team yesterday, taking most...
• 10/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Two limited during practiceGreen Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) and SS Sean Richardson (hamstring) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 18....[+] Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) and SS Sean Richardson (hamstring) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 18.
• 10/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji taking part in practice: Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) was participating during the media access portion of practice Thursday, Oct. 18, but was...[+] doing most of his work with the scout team.
• 10/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji injury update : Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) said his sprained left ankle is doing better following a workout Wednesday, Oct. 17, and...[+] he is hoping to play in Week 7. 'I’m not back to myself, but I feel comfortable enough to hopefully give it a go (today) with the pads on,' Raji said. 'I was doing a little more cutting and planting and simulating what I was doing on the field. I was happy with where I was at.'
• 10/18 The NFL Injury Report: Packers Injury Report: Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings, B.J. Raji: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers injured his left calf during the team’s win over the Houston Texans. He...
• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji was close Week 6: Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said DT B.J. Raji (ankle) was close to playing Week 6 but one of the team's doctors...[+] was not comfortable about the strength of the ankle.
• 10/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Week 6 Inactives: The Green Bay Packers have declared DL B.J. Raji, CB Davon House, TE DJ Williams, WR Greg Jennings, OG Greg Van Roten, SS Sean...[+] Richardson, LB Terrell Manning inactive for Week 6.
• 10/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji expected to miss Week 6Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) is not expected to play Week 6 because of his ankle injury....[+] Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) is not expected to play Week 6 because of his ankle injury.
• 10/13 Lombardi Ave: Which Packers defense will show up Sunday?: If the Green Bay Packers‘ offensive line protects Aaron Rodgers when they play at Houston Sunday night, the Packers will...
• 10/12 The NFL Injury Report: Packers Injury Report: Greg Jennings Ruled Out: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is out of Sunday night's game at Houston, according to PackersNews.com. Jennings...
• 10/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Three questionable : Green Bay Packers CB Davon House (shoulder), DT B.J. Raji (ankle) and TE DJ Williams (hamstring) are questionable for Week 6....[+] House practiced in full Friday, Oct. 12, Raji did not practice and Williams was limited.
• 10/11 Lombardi Ave: Packers: Will losses of Raji, Jennings and Finley really hurt?: The Green Bay Packers go into Sunday night’s showdown in Houston without the services of starting running back Cedric Benson...
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Three miss practice: Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle), S Sean Richardson (hamstring) and TE DJ Williams (hamstring) did not practice Thursday,...[+] Oct. 11.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji unsure about severity of injury: Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) said he is not sure if his sprained ankle will allow him to play Week 6 or if he has a...[+] high ankle sprain.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Two miss practiceGreen Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) and S Sean Richardson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10....[+] Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) and S Sean Richardson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.
• 10/9 The NFL Injury Report: Packers Injury Report: Cedric Benson, Jermichael Finley, B.J. Raji: The Green Bay Packers lost three starters during their Week 5 loss to the Indianapolis Colts; running back Cedric Benson,...
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji may play in Week 6Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji (ankle) has a chance to play in Week 6, according to Packers head coach Mike McCarthy....[+] Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji (ankle) has a chance to play in Week 6, according to Packers head coach Mike McCarthy.
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji injury update : Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) is scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday, Oct. 8; however, a source with knowledge of the...[+] situation said that there was no structural damange to the ankle he injured in Week 5.
• 10/8 The NFL Injury Report: Packers Injury Report: Jermichael Finley, B.J. Raji, Cedric Benson: The Green Bay Packers not only lost their Week 5 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts yesterday, they also lost three...
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji uncertain for Week 6: Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers NT B.J. Raji (ankle) said Sunday, Oct. 7, that he was uncertain if he would be ready...[+] for the Week 6 game against the Houston Texans after leaving the Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts due to an ankle injury.
• 10/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji injures ankle: Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) left the game early Week 5 because of an ankle injury and is considered questionable to...[+] return.
• 10/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji receives fineGreen Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji has been fined $7,875 for striking New Orleans Saints LS Justin Drescher with his knee....[+] Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji has been fined $7,875 for striking New Orleans Saints LS Justin Drescher with his knee.

• 9/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji fully participatesGreen Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 6....[+] Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 6.

• 8/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji leaves game: Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle) left the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 30, after suffering an ankle injury. He will not...[+] return to the game.

• 7/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Will cut down B.J. Raji’s playing time some: Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers said the team will decrease DT B.J. Raji’s playing time a little this season...[+] so they can feel him fresh during games and throughout the season. 'B.J.’s role will stay the same in a lot of areas,' Capers said. 'But we have to be smart with him in terms of how much we play him, try to keep him fresh and keep him going.'

• 6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | May cut down on B.J. Raji’s playing time: The Green Bay Packers may cut down on the amount of playing time DT B.J. Raji gets this season because they believe the amount...[+] of playing time he received last season affected his play. Raji played 79 percent of the defensive snaps in 2011 and more than 85 percent of defensive snaps in 2010.

• 1/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | B.J. Raji says offensive line not so tough: Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji openly questioned the New York Giants' offensive line’s toughness. 'Not saying they’re soft,...[+] but it’s not the toughest group I have been against,' Raji said. 'I played (the Giants’ offensive line) once this year and once last year. I can only judge from my vantage point up front - not necessarily the most physical. Their backs are pretty physical, but it’s not the toughest (offensive line).'

• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | More snaps for Howard Green, B.J. Raji: Green Bay Packers DLs Howard Green and B.J. Raji are likely to see more snaps in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs with DL...[+] Ryan Pickett (concussion) out. 'I've been getting more snaps as the year's been going on,' Green said.
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Unlikely to rest players : Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji said the team will pursue a perfect season and not rest players despite the injury to WR Greg Jennings...[+] (knee) in Week 14. 'I think I can speak for coach in that he's going to try to go for this thing,' Raji said of the chase for 16-0. 'You don't win a Super Bowl by being scared. You just play. That's the message (McCarthy) is preaching. Just play the game because … that's the way you're supposed to play it.'

• 11/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji scores offensive TD: Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji rushed for one yard and one touchdown on one carry against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11....[+]

• 2/15 The Hazean: The Backdoor Cover: THE BIG GAME* Picks: *THE BIG GAME – I don’t need the NFL marketing team that shuts down orphanages every year from having advertised Super...

• 1/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji expected to be fine: Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji (head) is expected to be fine for the NFC Championship game after suffering a head injury in the...[+] team's Divisional Round playoff game, reports CBSSports.com. Raji was cleared to return to the Divisional Round game but was held out.
• 1/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | B.J. Raji expected to be fine: Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji (head) is expected to be fine for the NFC Championship game after suffering head in the team's...[+] Divisional Round playoff game, reports CBSSports.com. Raji was cleared to return to the Divisional Round game but was held out.

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