Scott Fujita
LB FA
Mon 4/22/13 1:03 PM

Former Saints and Browns LB Scott Fujita has retired from football. A 2002 fifth-round pick of the Chiefs, Fujita is hanging 'em up at age 34 due to a nonexistent free agent market and impending neck surgery. A rock-solid strong-side linebacker and special teams force for many years, Fujita finishes his 11-year career with 23.5 sacks, seven interceptions, and 11 forced fumbles.

Scott Fujita
LB FA
Wed 1/30/13 10:24 PM

Browns impending free agent SLB Scott Fujita says he's still dealing with issues in his neck, but he wasn't ready to say he's retiring. "I'm not rushing into anything, but I think we all know I've had one neck surgery [13 years ago] and I'm potentially facing another one if things don't calm down in the next year or so," Fujita said. "I've been through so much in the last year, year and a half, I think I just need to catch my breath and take some time and figure out the next step." Turning 34 in April, Fujita's career is in doubt.

Scott Fujita
LB FA
Wed 10/24/12 12:00 PM

Browns placed SLB Scott Fujita (neck) on injured reserve, ending his season. Fujita's career is in doubt. He sustained a "shoulder" against the Giants in Week 5, but it was later revealed that he's having neck issues. Fujita's 11th NFL season ends with 14 tackles and one sack in four games. He'll be an unrestricted free agent in the spring.

Scott Fujita
LB FA
Mon 10/15/12 6:58 PM

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on Monday Night Countdown that the Browns are concerned SLB Scott Fujita suffered a career-ending neck injury in Week 5 against the Giants. Mort broke the news on T.V. and offered few details, but Fujita's loss would be another staggering blow to Cleveland's already run-soft defense. An 11-year veteran, Fujita missed Week 6 with what was listed as a "shoulder" injury. The Browns now fear his neck is affected. With Fujita inactive against the Bengals, the Browns started rookie James-Michael Johnson on the strong side.

Scott Fujita
LB FA
Sat 10/13/12 7:58 PM

Browns SLB Scott Fujita (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Week 6. Fujita is appealing his suspension and eligible to play this week, but hasn't practiced since Monday and is shaping up as a gameday decision. If Fujita is ruled out, James Michael-Johnson will start in his place.

Scott Fujita
LB FA
Sat 9/22/12 9:11 PM

Browns LB Scott Fujita will meet with commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday. It was originally reported that Fujita would speak with Goodell in a video conference last Tuesday, but the league opted not to proceed and requested a face-to-face meeting. Fujita is the only player from the Saints' bounty scandal that hasn't met with the commissioner since an appeals panel overturned their suspensions.

Scott Fujita
LB FA
Sun 9/9/12 8:36 AM

Updating a previous item, Browns SLB Scott Fujita (leg) will not play on Sunday because he hasn't been removed from the Roster Exempt list, according to Adam Caplan. This situation has gotten much more attention than one would expect. Rookie L.J. Fort will start on the strong side for Cleveland, while Kaluka Maiava plays weak-side 'backer. Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is in position to shred this defense in Week 1.

Scott Fujita
LB FA
Sun 9/9/12 7:51 AM

NFL Network's Albert Breer reports that Browns SLB Scott Fujita (leg) is "highly unlikely" to play on Sunday. Breer stressed the word "highly" in his report on NFL Network's First On the Field morning show. He also said that head coach Pat Shurmur has left the door slightly cracked for the possibility that Fujita could suit up, but it's been Shurmur's policy that "if you don't practice, you don't play." The linebacker wasn't allowed to practice with the team this week while he was serving his Bounty Gate suspension. But, that suspension has since been overturned. Rookie L.J. Fort is expected to play in Fujita's absence.

Scott Fujita
LB FA
Sat 9/8/12 1:09 PM

Browns SLB Scott Fujita (leg) "most likely won't play" on Sunday against the Eagles. Fujita suffered the injury in the August 10 preseason opener, and has practiced sparingly since. Of course, Fujita had his suspension overturned on Friday, but it still looks like rookie L.J. Fort will start in his place. Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is poised for a monster game.

Scott Fujita
LB FA
Fri 9/7/12 5:21 PM

Suspended SLB Scott Fujita has been reinstated to the Browns' active roster following Friday's appeals ruling in the Bounty case, and will be eligible to play against the Eagles on Sunday. It's a huge boost for a Browns defense dealing with a rash of injuries at linebacker, but Fujita's snaps figure to be limited after he appeared in just one preseason game. It could also prove to be a pyrrhic victory for the Browns, as Fujita could be lost for more important games later in the season if his suspension ends up being upheld by the commissioner.