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Patriots sign CB Chekwa, LB Freeny, DL Sheard

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10 years ago

March 12, 2015

The New England Patriots signed free agent cornerback Chimdi Chekwa, linebacker Jonathan Freeny and unrestricted free agent defensive lineman Jabaal Sheard on Thursday.

The team did not disclose terms of the contracts.

Chekwa, 26, was with the Oakland Raiders for four seasons and played in 32 games, starting four. Last year, he saw action in 10 games and started two, totaling five tackles on defense and nine on special teams.

Freeny, 25, spent three seasons with the Miami Dolphins and has played in 44 NFL games, including 12 last year as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. He has 15 career tackles on defense and 22 special teams tackles.

Sheard, 25, was with the Cleveland Browns for four seasons and logged 50 starts in 61 career games with 190 total tackles, 23 sacks, seven forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

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Buccaneers admit mistake, boot Aguayo

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

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Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Did Bucs put too much pressure on Aguayo?

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

After the Buccaneers surprised everyone by taking a kicker with the 59th overall pick in the draft, G.M. Jason Licht explained the move by heaping superlatives on the player. “I was very excited along with my staff and coaches about Roberto for a very long time,” Licht told PFT Live in May 2016. “It’s not [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Broncos holding their breath on Derek Wolfe

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

Only two days after losing Billy Winn for the year with a torn ACL, the Broncos are now sweating out another potentially serious injury along the defensive line. Via multiple reports, Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe was carted off the field during practice on Saturday. It’s being described as a right ankle injury by coach [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk