| Thu Oct 2 2014 | 09:25 | Spillman connected to ongoing sexual assault investigation | ||||
Spillman has been connected to an ongoing sexual assault investigation, the Dallas Morning News reports. | ||||||
The incident allegedly took place in Grapevine, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, so it likely took place after Spillman joined the Cowboys in September. There's no word yet on how he's involved, but given the bad press the NFL has gotten this year and Spillman's role as primarily a special teams player, the Cowboys likely won't hesitate to cut him loose if they feel the situation warrants it. | ||||||
| Wed May 7 2014 | 17:51 | 49ers special teamer Spillman has surgery | ||||
49ers S C.J. Spillman underwent surgery on his right hand Wednesday. | ||||||
Spillman posted a photo to his Instagram account that showed him with his right arm in a sling with the caption: "Fresh outta surgery ready to get my recovery together now!" Beat writer Matt Barrows confirms the special teams ace needed hand surgery. Spillman played just 79 defensive snaps last season. | ||||||
| Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter | ||||||
| Sat Aug 3 2013 | 13:31 | Spillman atop 49ers depth chart at FS | ||||
C.J. Spillman is listed as the 49ers' starting free safety on the team's initial unofficial depth chart. | ||||||
Spillman, 27, played just 32 snaps on defense last season, but is a special teams stalwart. The Niners like to use Spillman in goal-line situations, but first-rounder Eric Reid is fully expected to earn the starting free safety job. | ||||||
| Source: Sacramento Bee | ||||||
| Tue Mar 5 2013 | 11:13 | C.J. Spillman to step in for Goldson? | ||||
The Sacramento Bee pegs C.J. Spillman and Darcel McBath as candidates to replace free agent FS Dashon Goldson. | ||||||
| Source: Sacramento Bee | ||||||
| Sat Jun 9 2012 | 19:45 | Spillman pushing for expanded role with 49ers | ||||
49ers SS C.J. Spillman has been working with the first-team defense during OTAs. | ||||||
Spillman was featured primarily on special teams last season, but still has developmental upside, and could be used in tandem with Donte Whitner on obvious passing downs. "We've had time to have a full spring with him," DB coach Ed Donatell said. "He's more mature as a professional, he's done a great job with our special teams and he's looking to increase his role. Things are great for him." | ||||||
| Source: 49ers.com | ||||||
| Fri Feb 24 2012 | 14:00 | 49ers re-sign S C.J. Spillman | ||||
49ers re-signed S C.J. Spillman to a three-year, $6 million contract. | ||||||
The deal contains $1.8 million guaranteed. The Niners skipped over Spillman's restricted free agency to get him under contract through 2014. Spillman, 26 in May, led San Francisco with 19 special teams tackles in 2011 and has 36 over the past two seasons. On defense, Spillman is a backup strong safety. | ||||||
| Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Mar 2 2011 | 17:16 | 49ers tender C.J. Spillman | ||||
49ers extended S C.J. Spillman an extensive rights free agent tender. | ||||||
Spillman racked up an 17 tackles in kickoff and punt coverage in 13 special teams appearances last season. That sort of production wins roster spots, even for defensive backs like Spillman who lack value at safety or corner. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Oct 12 2010 | 16:48 | 49ers claim safety Spillman off waivers | ||||
49ers claimed S C.J. Spillman off waivers from the Chargers. | ||||||
Spillman struggled on special teams with the Chargers early this season. The Niners will see if they can redeem him in a similar role. | ||||||
| Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Oct 11 2010 | 16:40 | Chargers waive S Spillman | ||||
Chargers waived S C.J. Spillman. | ||||||
The second-year undrafted free agent was struggling on special teams and didn't contribute on defense, so Spillman was never going to last long in San Diego. | ||||||
| Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter | ||||||