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Igor Olshansky Scout.com Headlines:
9 Questions for 2009: #7
It wasn’t the move that made the biggest news in the NFC East this offseason but it’s a switch...
-by CUTigers.com Jul 17, 2009
Four Goodbyes, Three Cuts and No New Contract
Four free agents are shown the door and a former third-round pick follows them out
-by SDBoltReport.com Feb 26, 2009
Chargers Can't Stand Pat in Free Agency
San Diego recognizes it only spent one week above the .500 mark during the entirety of last season
-by SDBoltReport.com Feb 20, 2009
Defensive Free Agents: Who's Coming Back?
Here's a look at the Bolts' defensive free agents, with odds on each coming back
-by SDBoltReport.com Feb 16, 2009
Ten Things We Learned: Chargers vs. Steelers
An in-depth look at what we've learned about the Chargers
-by SDBoltReport.com Jan 12, 2009
Must-Win Matchups: Chargers vs. Chiefs
Analysis of matchups to watch in all three phases of the game
-by SDBoltReport.com Dec 13, 2008
Five to Watch: Raiders vs. Bolts
Samantha Fillerup profiles five players to watch during Sunday's game between the Bolts and Raiders
-by SDBoltReport.com Dec 3, 2008
Ten Things We Learned: Eyes on the Offseason
SDBoltReport.com examines what we've learned about the upcoming offseason
-by SDBoltReport.com Dec 2, 2008
Who is to Blame? Top 10 Culprits
A look at the people most responsible for the Bolts' slow start
-by SDBoltReport.com Oct 26, 2008
Bolts vs. Raiders: Sunday's Matchups
Analysis of matchups to watch on both sides of the football
-by SDBoltReport.com Sep 27, 2008
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Injury News:
Must-Win Matchups: Chargers vs. Chiefs
-by SDBoltReport.com Dec 13, 2008
DT Igor Olshansky: Injury Update
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Sep 21, 2005
DT Igor Olshansky: Injury Update
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Sep 20, 2005
DT Igor Olshansky: Injury Update
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Sep 18, 2005
DT Igor Olshansky: Injury Update
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Sep 16, 2005

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Igor Olshansky
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 305
Position: DT
Date of Birth: 05/03/1982
Birthplace:
Ukraine
Experience: 5
High School: St. Ignatius College Prep
(San Francisco, CA)
College: Oregon

2009 Scout.com NFL Free Agency Rankings (full list):
Pos: DE Pos Rank: #13 Pos Rating:


Biography:
In the second round, with the 35th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers selected Igor Olshansky out of Oregon.

2007

Started in all 16 games for the second time in his career. He compiled 49 tackles with 3.5 sacks and one pick.

2006

Started 13 of 16 games at right end and finished with 33 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Appeared primed for a breakout season as a pass rusher before he was slowed by a knee injury early in the season.

2005

Started 12 games at right end and totaled 29 tackles and a career-high three sacks. Helped the team finish No. 1 in rush defense.

2004

Started all 16 games as a rookie, netting 39 tackles, one sack and two pass breakups.

Career

He signed a six-year contract that could be worth $7.565 million if he hits various escalators and incentives. The final year is voidable. He's guaranteed $2.335 million, with $2.25 million arriving in a signing bonus.

College

Olshansky, 6-6, 305 pounds, is known for his incredible strength. He pushed up 41 reps on the 225 pound bench press, second at the combines. He ripped off 43 just weeks later at his Pro Day.

Olshansky ended his junior year with 58 tackles, 15 behind the line and 6.5 sacks. He has played both tackle and end.