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Browns | Team claims Cargile via waivers
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:40:22 -0700

The Cleveland Browns announced the team claimed free-agent SS Steve Cargile (Broncos) via waivers from the Denver Broncos Wednesday, April 30.

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Browns claim Steve Cargile
Zac Jackson, Staff Writer
04.30.2008
The Browns have added more hometown flavor to the roster, claiming Cleveland native Steve Cargile via waivers from the Broncos.

Cargile (6-foot-2, 210)spent the last two seasons with the Broncos and appeared in 15 games as a backup safety and a key memberof the special teams unit.

Last season, Cargile appeared in 12 games for Denver and ranked fifth on the club with seven special teams tackles.Cargile also played in three games for Denver in 2006 and totaled four special teams tackles.

Cargile graduated from Chanel High School in Bedford and attended Columbia University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics.

Cargile entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Cowboys in 2004, and spent the season on the Cowboys practice squad.

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CARGILE AT A GLANCE:

Safety
Date of birth: June 2, 1982 (age 25)
Place of birth: Akron, Ohio
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
National Football League debut
2006 for the Denver Broncos
Career history
College: Columbia
Undrafted in 2004

A third-year safety and key special-teams contributor who begins his second year in Denver after joining the club in November 2006 following a stint in Tampa Bay’s training camp.
Promoted from the Broncos’ practice squad to their active roster on Dec. 7, 2006.
Contributed four special-teams stops in his NFL debut at Arizona (12/17/06), becoming the first Ivy Leaguer to see action for the Broncos in the regular season since George Burrell (Penn) in 1969.
Spent most of his rookie year in 2004 on the Cowboys’ practice squad.
Moved from wide receiver to safety for his final season at Columbia University and led the Lions with 99 tackles as a second-team all-conference choice that year.
Joined the Broncos as a practice-squad signee on Nov. 13, 2006.
Entered the NFL with Dallas as a college free agent on April 30, 2004.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Dallas as a college free agent 4/30/04; Waived by Dallas 9/5/04; Signed by Dallas (practice squad) 9/7/04; Waived by Dallas 5/3/05; Signed by Tampa Bay (future contract) 1/4/06; Waived by Tampa Bay 9/2/06; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 11/13/06; Signed by Denver 12/7/06.

2007: After starting the season on the practice squad, he signed to the active roster on Sept. 29 and has contributed four special-teams tackles in four games of action. He made his debut at Ind. (9/30) and contributed a pair of special-teams stops. He was declared inactive vs. S.D. (10/7). Made a special-teams stop vs. Pit. (10/21). Added his fourth special-teams stop on Monday Night Football vs. G.B. (10/29). Played, but did not record any stats at Det. (11/4).

2006: Cargile competed in training camp with Tampa Bay but was waived on Sept. 2 and was out of football until the Broncos signed him to the practice squad on Nov. 13. He was signed to their active roster on Dec. 7 after safety Nick Ferguson was placed on injured reserve and played three games for Denver. Cargile led the Broncos with four special-teams stops in his pro debut at Ari. (12/17).

2005: Cargile spent the 2005 season out of football after Dallas waived him on May 3.

2004: Cargile entered the NFL with Dallas as a college free agent on April 30. He competed in training camp with the Cowboys before he was waived on Sept. 5. He was signed to Dallas’ practice squad on Sept. 7 and spent the majority of the year on that unit. He was declared inactive for the season finale at NYG (1/2)

COLLEGE: Cargile played three seasons as a wide receiver at Columbia University before switching to free safety for his final season. As a senior, he started all 10 games and led the Lions with 99 tackles and added three passes defensed, two interceptions and a forced fumble to earn second-team all-conference recognition. As a junior, he started seven games and placed fourth on the team with 24 catches for 320 yards with four touchdowns. In Cargile’s sophomore season, he played seven games and caught 14 balls for 184 yards with three touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Cargile earned eight letters in football, basketball, baseball and track at St. Peter Chanel High School in Bedford, Ohio. He was named a team captain as a senior and was chosen as an all-state receiver and all-conference safety while leading the team to a 13-1 record. He also garnered all-county basketball accolades, leading the team to the Division III state championship title. Steven Glenn Cargile, who graduated from Columbia with a bachelor’s degree in economics, was born on June 2, 1982, in Cleveland.

This means a backup safety/specail teams roster battle. Sorenson- vs.- Cargile

We will probably keep 4 safeties and 5 corners, You can never have enough DBs cause of injury like Baxter.

I like Ivy League players.


First, because they are underdogs.

Second, because if they can't cut it as a player, you know they aren't stupid and you can possibly move them in to the front office in some capacity.

Sorensen is a lock IMO.

Cargile would battle it out with Mike Adams. Mike plays okay, but he hasn't solidified his roster spot though IMO.

Thats a stereotyping comment if I have ever seen one. If anything he won't be on the roster and doubt our motives are to make him a coach/ front office person in some capacity. I bet his first and foremost goal is to play and if he doesn't doubt he'll become a coach especially since there are hundreds with experience around the USA that are more capable then this guy. My guess if he doesn't make it he will use his education and advance his life without football being his moneymaker like most students and graduates who went to Ivy league schools. I have to say that is a silly comment you made since I doubt football is his be all end all with his education.

True !....We can always find a place within the organization for a guy who has a mind for the game , even if he can't actually make the squad as a player.....

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Sorensen is a lock IMO.

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Very few players on this team are locks.....Sorenson isnt one of them, he dosent produce he gets cut plain & simple as that, We can win with or without Sorenson same can be said with this new guy. But nobody is a lock

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Dude... I think that is OBVIOUS!! no need to get technical. Thats my opinion though on him, in saying that he will be on the 53 man roster. He produced last season, so he will be on the team this year.

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DUDE...It didnt seem OBVIOUS to you with your statement.....But sorry didnt mean to get all Technical on ya.....DUDE...

People are funny

It all depends on how you define the word "is"...

I've met some stupid Ivy Leaguers. I've met some very bright people who came out of community college.

The institution certainly plays a very large role, but it's all about what the person puts in.

I did, I misread your initial response, my bad. Been doing a lot of reading the past few weeks since I went back to school, so when I read your post initially, I interpreted your remarks incorrectly. I blame it on my tired eyes.

Either way he's a smart kid with a great education so he'll probably excel in any route his life takes him.

Good school doesn't necessarily mean he's smart.

Some of the dumbest people I've ever met have PhDs.