| Kabeer
Gbaja-Biamila
Scout.com Headlines: |
KGB worth keeping around  Why Packers should retain veteran pass-rushing defensive end
-by PackerReport.com
Aug 14, 2008 |
Training camp preview: Defensive ends Quick peek at the position as the Packers head into training camp
-by PackerReport.com
Jul 22, 2008 |
Defense hopes to turn up pressure Packers have gone without a sack in four of last five games
-by PackerReport.com
Jan 7, 2008 |
Seven bold predictions for 2007  Packers' record and how many individuals will perform
-by PackerReport.com
Sep 6, 2007 |
Injury update Jackson, KGB expected to be ready for opener; Driver, Morency are questionable
-by PackerReport.com
Sep 3, 2007 |
What are the odds? Packers have a slim chance of winning the Super Bowl or division, according to oddsmaker
-by PackerReport.com
Aug 29, 2007 |
Driver's injury raises big concerns  Acquiring Moss would have helped ease learning curve for younger receivers
-by PackerReport.com
Aug 25, 2007 |
Defense develops swagger  Packers way ahead preseason curve
-by PackerReport.com
Aug 20, 2007 |
High-character KGB is a keeper Sherman's Leftovers III: Veteran defensive end is worth the money
-by PackerReport.com
Jun 23, 2007 |
Pro Bowl bits  Pack is back after one-year absence
-by PackerReport.com
Dec 28, 2006 |
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Ht: 6-4.5
Wt: 255
| Date of Birth: |
09/27/1977 |
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| Biography: |
Pro
2003: One of the league’s top speed rushers, Gbaja-Biamila recorded 10 sacks last season, reaching double figures for the third consecutive year. ... Thrust into the starting lineup on a full-time basis, KGB started all 16 games and both postseason games, playing in 85.8 percent of the defensive snaps. ... Increased workload hindered his pass rush, as KGB recorded few important sacks. ... With 37 career QB takedowns, he is closing in on Ezra Johnson’s 41 for third in team history. ... Only Tim Harris (five straight seasons) and Reggie White (four) have recorded more consecutive 10-plus-sack seasons in Packers history. ... His 55 tackles led the defensive line. ... Made Pro Bowl team as alternative, then played when Tampa Bay’s Simeon Rice was dropped from the roster. ... Had three sacks in 41-7 romp against Oakland. Has sacked Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper five times in career, including once in season opener. ... Forced two fumbles and recovered three. One of the forced fumbles came when he stripped Bucs quarterback Brad Johnson in a 20-13 victory. ... Under contract through 2009.
Signed a seven-year, $37.3 million contract with the Packers on April 2,
including an $11 million signing bonus. ... Has developed into one of the top
pass-rushers in the NFL. Has 27 sacks over the last three seasons. Finished
wth 12 sacks last year. ... Took over starting job for final 11 games of
season when Joe Johnson suffered a torn triceps on Oct. 7 against the Bears.
... Finished 2002 with a career-high 45 tackles, 1 interception (returned for
a touchdown), 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 4 passes defensed. ...
Led club with 131/2 sacks in 2001, including 9 over the first four games
which tied a league record. ... Became first Packer to post a double-digit
sack total since Reggie White notched 16 in 1998. ... Released by the Packers
at the end of training camp during his rookie season, then signed a few days
later to the team’s practice squad.
College
Finished San Diego State career as the all-time leader in sacks with 33,
surpassing former Packer Mike Douglass, who had held the record with 26. ...
A three-year starter and four-time letterman for San Diego State (1996-99)
following a redshirt season in 1995. |
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