Today In Patriots History June 17: The Fat Albert Experiment

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Today in Patriots History
Albert Haynesworth​

Happy 43rd birthday to Albert Haynesworth
Born June 17, 1981 in Hartsville, South Carolina
Patriot DT, 2011; uniform #92
Acquired in a trade with Washington on July 28, 2011, for a 2013 fifth round pick

The 15th overall pick of the 2002 draft is most well known for his dirty play. At training camp in Tennessee he once kicked a teammate in the chest. Then in a game against the Cowboys, Haynesworth took off center Andre Gurode's helmet, and after missing on his first swing he stomped on his face, resulting in 30 stitches. Roger Goodell suspended Haynesworth a mere five games for that infraction. (Consider if you will that in comparison, the Komissar has suspended Tom Brady, Julian Edelman and Ben Watson four games each for alleged infractions that are not remotely as close in terms of egregiousness.) The Titans had finally seen enough and released Haynesworth, even though it meant eating $5.5 million in cap space - a very large percentage at that time. That didn't stop other NFL teams from drooling over the two-time All Pro and 2008 Defensive Player of the Year when he hit free agency though.

Haynesworth signed a seven year $100 million contract with Washington, even though Tampa Bay offered $120 million in no state income tax Florida. Haynesworth didn't like playing in a 3-4 in DC, clashed with coaches, and was eventually suspended. After two seasons Washington traded Haynesworth to the Patriots for a fifth round pick two years down the road.

May 26, 2010: Albert Haynesworth's Lawsuit Is Another Headache for Washington Redskins

Silvia Mena, a stripper from New York, is claiming in a $10 million lawsuit that Haynesworth made her pregnant four months ago and then left her with no financial assistance.​

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Haynesworth is still facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from Corey Edmonson, a man who was left partially paralyzed as a result of Big Al's reckless driving on I-65 in Tennessee. Haynesworth was driving his Ferrari at speeds in excess of 100 mph when he struck Edmonson's vehicle and sent it smashing into a concrete barrier.​

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Haynesworth never offered to help pay for Edmonson's medical bills, and he didn't admit responsibility to the incident. The Edmonson tragedy happened shortly after Haynesworth had already been placed on probation for driving at excessive speeds on the same stretch of interstate.​

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In addition to Haynesworth's off-the-field troubles, nobody can forget the Andre Gurode face-cleating. Haynesworth seriously crossed the line with that dirty maneuver.​

June 22, 2010: Albert Haynesworth sued by Tennessee bank | Washington Post

Clayton Bank & Trust has sued Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth in Knox County, Tennessee, alleging that Haynesworth has failed to make payments on a loan in the amount of more than $2.38 million.​

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According to the suit filed in the Knox County Chancery Court on June 18, Haynesworth entered a commercial loan agreement for the original principal amount of $2,381,688.58 on June 27, 2009.​

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On February 27, 2009 the two parties entered into an Extension Agreement with an effective date of February 27, 2010, according to the suit.​

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Haynesworth has failed to make payments in accordance with the agreement, according to the suit, and Clayton Bank & Trust is seeking just more than $2.4 million​

July 29, 2010: Albert Haynesworth fails to complete second part of conditioning test | Washington Post

Report: Albert Haynesworth Just A Mound Of Ice Cream And Hot Dogs

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Dec 7, 2010: Five Worst Moments of the Haynesworth Era | Washington Post

April 27, 2011:

Albert Haynesworth offered plea deal

Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth allegedly slid his credit card into the bra of a waitress and then touched her breast, according to court papers filed Wednesday offering Haynesworth a plea deal in the sexual abuse case.

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Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth allegedly slid his credit card into the bra of a waitress and then touched her breast, according to court papers filed Wednesday offering Haynesworth a plea deal in the sexual abuse case.​

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Haynesworth had a tumultuous 2010 season with the Redskins that ended when he was suspended without pay for the final four games of the season for "conduct detrimental to the club." He has constantly feuded with coach Mike Shanahan, skipped offseason workouts and failed to pass a conditioning test at the start of training camp. He did not start a game last season, despite being in the second year of a seven-year, $100 million contract.​

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Haynesworth is also currently facing charges in Virginia for allegedly punching a man during a road-rage assault. That trial is scheduled for May. At one point last summer, he was also involved in lawsuits from a bank, an exotic dancer, a man injured in an automobile accident and complaints from his ex-wife that he wasn't paying for her health insurance or their children's bills.​

The acquisition was a low risk, high upside move for New England - even after considering all the baggage. Haynesworth's 2011 salary was not exorbitant (it worked out to just $100,000 per game); Washington had already taken the brunt of the deal with the upfront money of a healthy signing bonus and guaranteed salary that had already been paid.

In a week 8 game against the Giants the officials missed a hold on Haynesworth. After protesting to no avail he seemed to completely lose all focus and intensity, and was beaten badly on each of the next three plays - the last of which resulted in a 10-yard touchdown run. Haynesworth was replaced on the next series and did not get back on the field again, and was seen having very animated words on the sideline with coach Pepper Johnson. Two days later Haynesworth was released.

Pats cut Albert Haynesworth

The Patriots have cut defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.

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In his six games with the Patriots Haynesworth was on the field for less than a quarter (133 of 561) of the team's defensive snaps, missing two games with a back injury; his stat line consisted of two tackles and one assist. Unable to beat Kyle Love for a starting position alongside Vince Wilfork, and with Gerard Warren and Ron Brace available for depth, Haynesworth was already expendable. The confrontation with Peppers after the poor play in the previous games made the decision an easy one.

While the popular perception is that trading for Haynesworth was a bad decision, in my humble opinion it was not. There was an imperceptible consequence on the salary cap - the pay was based on a per-game salary, with zero bonus and zero money guaranteed. The draft capital lost - two years down the road - was next to nothing. For context, the player drafted in that spot played a total of five NFL games. Yes, the trade did not work out - but to me the potential upside was well worth the risk, with the quick exit minimizing any potential negative effects.

Tampa Bay claimed Haynesworth off waivers after he was shown the door in Foxborough. He appeared in seven games with six starts for the Bucs in the remainder of the 2011 season. Tampa released Haynesworth as soon as the season was over, ending his pro football career.

'My kidneys are failing me;' former Patriots DT Albert Haynesworth in need of a donor

The former star NFL defensive lineman has been hospitalized with kidney failure.

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Former Tennessee Titans DL Albert Haynesworth charged with domestic assault

Former Tennessee Titans All-Pro defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth was arrested Monday after he was accused of threatening and yelling at his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

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Meet the man whom ex-Titans star Albert Haynesworth calls an 'angel' for giving him a kidney

Zach Penny had known for years that he wanted to be a kidney donor. And in April, his kidney saved the life of former Titans star Albert Haynesworth.

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I signed record $100m NFL contract - but just three years later I was unemployed

ALBERT Haynesworth signed a $100million, seven-year NFL contract in 2009 – but was out of the league just three years later. The former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle, 42, has since claime…

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That dude went off the rails quickly... Coulda been an all world talent, instead went wonky...

 

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Today in Patriots History
Justin Bethel​

Happy 34th birthday to Justin Bethel
Born June 17, 1990 in Sumter, South Carolina
Patriot ST/CB, 2019-2021; uniform #29
Signed as a veteran free agent on October 22, 2019


Prior to arriving in New England, Justin Bethel - a sixth round draft pick from FCS Presbyterian (South Carolina) - was a two-time first team All Pro and three-time Pro Bowl special teamer for Arizona. Bill Belichick, the lover of special team specialists, wasted no time wahtsoever signing Bethel after he was released by Baltimore.

Ravens Release Bethel, Possibly Lose McPhee to Season-Ending Injury

The Baltimore Ravens released special team ace Justin Bethel to recoup a potential fourth-round compensatory pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Linebacker Pernell McPhee has a triceps injury that could end his season.

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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh stated "Justin Bethel unfortunately had to be released because of a a funky rule the NFL has with these compensatory picks. A judgement has to be made for the future as well. ... I told [Bethel] I think he's the best special teams players in the NFL. He's playing that way. That's going to be a blow and we'll have to find a way to overcome that."​

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Bethel led the team with six tackles on special teams. However, the Titans forced Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta to make a move when Tennessee cut former Ravens defensive end Brent Urban over the weekend. That roster decision nullified the fourth-round compensatory pick the Ravens acquired for losing wide receiver John Brown during free agency.​

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By cutting Bethel prior to Week 10, the compensatory pick formula allows the Ravens to recoup the compensatory pick they lost when Urban was cut.​

Patriots acquire WR Mohamed Sanu from Falcons

The Patriots have acquired wide receiver Mohamed Sanu from the Falcons for a second-round draft pick. In an additional move Tuesday, the team agreed to terms with special teams ace Justin Bethel.

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The Patriots also signed veteran Justin Bethel, a three-time Pro Bowler as a special teamer. Bethel was released on Monday by the Baltimore Ravens despite having led the team in special-teams snaps, with the decision made because the club was at risk of losing a 2020 fourth-round compensatory draft pick if he remained on the roster.​

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Bethel had signed a two-year, $4 million deal with the Ravens in the offseason. He replaces Jordan Richards in New England, as Richards was released Wednesday in a corresponding move.​

Just a few days later Bethel was playing against Harbaugh and the Ravens. In that game former Patriot CB and 2nd round draft bust Cyrus Jones - now a Raven - muffed a punt, and Bethel recovered at the Baltimore 20. Three plays later Tom Brady threw a TD to another new Patriot, WR Mohamed Sanu. Bethel was in on four consecutive special team plays that day: a tackle, a downed punt, the fumble recovery and another tackle.[/indent]

Justin Bethel did not miss a single game while with the Patriots, a streak of 42 regular season games plus a pair of playoff games. He was on the field for 84% of special team snaps in 2019, 84% in 2020 and 79% in 2021. He had a stellar game against Dallas on October 17, 2021. Bethel had two solo special team tackles, a forced fumble on punt coverage, and deflected a Zak Precott pass that resulted in an interception by Kyle Dugger.

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The size of the contract probably had something to do with Bethel's somewhat surprise release at the end of training camp a year later. He has played for Miami since 2022. During his time with the Pats he had 28 special team tackles (23 solo) and two ST fumble recoveries, plus a blocked kick. In limited time (47 snaps) on defense he added four solo tackles, a pass defensed and a forced fumble.

Report: First surprise Patriots cut is core special teamer Justin Bethel

The veteran has been a standout since arriving in 2019.

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Bill Belichick’s first surprise on cutdown day has arrived.​

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The Patriots have released core special teamer Justin Bethel. Since arriving in 2019, Bethel had been a standout on special teams; he and Matthew Slater formed a ridiculously good tandem of gunners. That could be a sign that undrafted free agent Brenden Schooler is making the 53-man roster.​

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By releasing Bethel, the Patriots save $1.15 million in cap space and put a dead hit of $883,333 on their books. As a vested veteran, he isn’t subjected to waivers and could re-sign with the team at a later date. New England has done that with Nick Folk and Brian Hoyer to save roster spots in recent years.​

With the retirement of Matthew Slater, Bethel has the most career special team tackles of any active NFL player.


On a side note, Justin Bethel was planning on going to culinary school at Johnson & Wales in Rhode Island after graduating from high school, before his high school football coach got a job as coach at Presbyterian.
Patriots.com | Cooking with Justin Bethel - video

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Justin Bethel to be Inducted into Big South Hall of Fame – Class of 2024 - Presbyterian College

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 2012 Presbyterian College graduate and 11-year National Football League veteran Justin Bethel has been named to the Big South Conference Hall of

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Not exactly Patriots related, but today is the 30th anniversary of the Bronco chase....

 

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Today in Patriots History
Doug Skene​

Happy 54th birthday to Doug Skene
Born June 17, 1970 in Fairview, Texas
Patriot guard, 1993-1994; uniform #74
Signed off the Saints practice squad on November 2, 1993


Doug Skene was an eighth round draft pick from Michigan by the Eagles in 1993, and the Pats picked the rookie up off waivers in November. Out of training camp in '94 Skene was the starting right guard, and played in the first six games for the Patriots. In an October game against the Raiders he was making a block when 310 pound Chester McGlockton fell on the back of his knee, resulting in season ending surgery. Skene came back in 1995 hoping to compete with Todd Rucci, who had finished the season at right guard. However the knee was still not 100%, and he elected to retire after being cut at the end of training camp.

October 10, 1994:

GUARD SKENE INJURES KNEE

Right guard Doug Skene left the game Sunday in the second quarter with torn ligaments in his left knee, the Patriots’ first major injury of the season. There was no immediate word on Skene’s condition. The injury may cause some…

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Right guard Doug Skene left the game Sunday in the second quarter with torn ligaments in his left knee, the Patriots’ first major injury of the season.​

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There was no immediate word on Skene’s condition. The injury may cause some shuffling of the line, which has done a fine job of protecting quarterback Drew Bledsoe.​

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Skene had beaten out Eugene Chung, a first-round draft pick in 1992. Chung has been inactive for four games this season.​

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Todd Rucci, a second-round pick in 1993, replaced Skene Sunday and played the rest of the game.​

After his weight ballooned in his post-football career, Skene took up bicycle riding and dropped a whopping 50 pounds in six months. He is now a project sales manager for Allegion, a company he has been with for more than twenty years that provides 'security around the door and adjacent areas, producing everything from mechanical locks to advanced biometric scanning devices'. He also co-authors a podcast on Michigan Wolverine football.

Ex-NFL player loves to ride

There's a running joke between Doug Skene and his friends at the CycleFit Multisport store in Fenton. He tends to break things quicker than your average rider. That comes with the territory when you're a 6-foot-5, 300-pound former NFL lineman...

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Doug Skene Offers Tremendous Analysis | mgoblog

I consider former OL Doug Skene to be the leading analyst when it comes to Michigan football. The guy provides cogent, thoughtful insight to the game better than any other commentator. He also has strong opinions on the program which shouldn’t be overlooked. A few snippets from his most recent...

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Today in Patriots History
Brad Childress gets burnt messing with Belichick​

Happy 40th birthday to David Herron
Born June 17, 1984 in Warren, Ohio
Patriot LB, 2007
Claimed off waivers from Minnesota on September 3, 2007

Every year one or two undrafted rookies overcome tall odds and make the week one 53-man. In 2007 there were two players to achieve this feat. One was quarterback Matt Gutierrez, who had signed with the Patriots right after the draft. The other was David Herron, a linebacker from Michigan State. Herron had spent the summer with Minnesota, and was allegedly a pawn in a battle/bspn-drama between Bill Belichick and Viking coach Brad Childress.

Sep 6, 2007:

Waiver war: Childress, Belichick have tense conversation

Brad Childress opened up on a radio interview last weekend. And Childress revealed an apparently tense conversation he had with Bill Belichick about a couple of players each team wanted to pass through waivers and put on the practice squad.

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Vikings coach Brad Childress is the typical tight-lipped NFL coach, but he opened up on a radio interview last weekend. And Childress revealed an apparently tense conversation he had with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick about a couple players each team wanted to pass through waivers and put on the practice squad.​

Childress said Belichick called to ask him not to claim tight end Garrett Mills, offering to avoid picking up a player the Vikings cut as a reward. Childress declined.​

"He didn't really care for that," Childress said Sunday morning on WCCO-AM. "He was trying to leverage, but you always find out who is honest and straightforward."​

So the Vikings claimed Mills, the Patriots claimed linebacker David Herron, and Childress later realized he said too much.​

"That's a case of me being a little too colorful," he said at his Wednesday news conference. "You guys wonder why I stand up here and go, 'Yep, no, and maybe so.' Bill's and my conversation should stay between Bill and myself."​

While Herron did survive cutdown day - he took a roster spot made available with the release of WR Reche Caldwell - he never did play a single down for the Pats. Herron was waived on September 11, eight days after being claimed off waivers, to make room for Chad Brown. Herron re-signed with Minnesota to their practice squad a day later and the following year did start three games with the Vikings. He later played with the Chiefs and Chargers, appearing in 28 games over four seasons. A few years later his brother Dan also made it to the NFL as a running back with the Colts.

As for Brad Childress? He and Minnesota fans took a premature victory lap when the Patriots traded Randy Moss to the Vikings in 2010 for a third round pick, gloating that the Pats had just handed their team the super bowl, and that he had totally swindled Bill Belichick with that trade. Instead the Vikes fell from 12-4 to 6-10, including a humbling 28-18 loss at Gillette that dropped their record to 2-5. Childress waived Moss after a mere four weeks in Minnesota, and Childress was fired three weeks after the loss to the Patriots.

Belichick 1, Childress 0

Patriots coach takes new Vikings coach to school

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Brad Childress Calls Out The New England Patriots

Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress said that the New England Patriots stole signs when the two teams last played in 2006, which has caused a stir locally.

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The First Mismatch of the NFL Season - Boston Magazine

There’s been an entertaining little spat between the H.C. of your New England Patriots and Minnesota Viking coach Brad Childress, a man who is notable […]

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Chilly v. Belichick

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Belichick doesn't respond to Childress comments

Patriots coach Bill Belichick avoided the issue when asked to respond today to comments made by Vikings coach Brad Childress yesterday that the Patriots were among the league’s best sign-stealers in the days when hand signals were used in the NFL. “Right now, we’re just trying to focus on the...

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Opinion on Belichick & Childress

One of the first thoughts that came to mind when reading Vikings coach Brad Childress' remarks about the Patriots being "the all-time great signal stealers" was how it would be received by Bill Belichick.

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Brad Childress On Patriots: 'Great Signal Stealers'

Brad Childress and Bill Belichick had never exactly been friends, and the Vikings coach didn't waste much time in sparking up some more animosity on Monday, calling the Patriots "some of the...

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Bill Belichick Unfazed by Brad Childress' Sign-Stealing Comments, 'Not Worried About 2006' - NESN.com

FOXBORO, Mass. — Bill Belichick shared a funny exchange with a reporter Wednesday afternoon regarding Minnesota head coach Brad Childress‘ chilly comments directed toward the Patriots. Childress called the Patriots some of the all-time great sign stealers in reference to the Spygate incident...

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Brad Childress backs off accusations

Vikings coach Brad Childress opened a can of worms when he revisited Cameragate episode by accusing the Patriots of sign-stealing in 2006. It drew no public response from the Patriots, but no doubt, it probably didn’t make them feel great p…

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Coach laments Randy Moss trade

Brad Childress calls the acquisition of receiver Randy Moss "a poor decision."

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One very important draft trade involving a player born on June 17:
- Kyle Boller, 40 (June 17, 1981); the Ravens were so desperate for a QB they traded their second round 2003 pick and 2004 first for the Pats first round (19th overall) pick of the 2003 draft, and used it on Boller. The Pats used the 2003 pick in a trade with Houston that allowed them to draft Eugene Wilson, and then selected Vince Wilfork with the Ravens' first rounder in 2004. Boller went 20-27 as a starting QB, and led to Brian Billick's being replaced as head coach in Baltimore.

Retro Ravens: Kyle Boller is Drafted in 2003 - Baltimore Gridiron Report

When I decided to start to write this semi-weekly segment I thought about the opportunity to not only bring up some of the more classic players or moments in Ravens history but also explore and present some that are a bit more obscure. Today is not that day. It seems only fitting with the NFL...

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Other pro football players born on this date with New England connections:
- Alec Anderson (6/17/94-11/14/53);
Somerville native who went to Boston College and Holy Cross.
Anderson was a guard who played briefly for the 1921 Washington (football) Senators.

- Jon Jenkins (6/17/26 - 6/30/99); Dartmouth alum was a tackle with the Colts and New York Yanks in 1949 (AAFC) and 1950 (NFL, after the two leagues merged).

The 1948 Team: Changing Times - Dartmouth College Athletics

Dartmouth's 1948 football season was a beginning and an end. The restoration of traditional college campus life after the turmoil of World War II was virtually complete.

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- Ed Smith (6/17/13-1/29/98);
The man with a very generic name was a FB/QB/DB for the 1936 Boston Redskins.




Some other pro football players born on June 17:
- Elroy 'Crazy Legs' Hirsch (6/17/23-1/28/04); Hall of Fame end/halfback had an absolutely unheard of at that time season in 1951, catching 66 passes for 1,495 yards, averaging 22.7 yards per receptions and scoring 17 receiving touchdowns - in just 12 games.

Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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- Bobby Bell, 81 (6/17/40); Nine-time Pro Bowl, Hall of Fame linebacker for the Chiefs played in 168 games, with 26 interceptions, nine fumble recoveries and nine touchdowns - including one on a kick return!

Bobby Bell | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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- Dermontti Dawson, 56 (6/17/65); Hall of Fame center was a six-time All Pro anchor for the Steelers in the nineties.

Dermontti Dawson | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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- Jason Hanson, 54 (6/17/70); kicker played in 333 games for the Lions and scored 2,150 points, which ranks as fourth most in NFL history.

Ex-Lion Jason Hanson gives the boot to idea of Hall of Fame election

Longtime Detroit placekicker’s eligibility for Canton approaching: ‘Honestly, I don’t think about that stuff’

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- Wayne Hawkins, 83 (6/17/38-7/28/22); the Raider guard was named to five consecutive All Star teams but sadly suffered from dementia and CTE for several years prior to his passing.

A Hall of Fame Comparison - WAYNE HAWKINS

There is a feeling among AFL fans that the American Football League players are consistently overlooked for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In truth there are many players, the bulk of whose careers were spent in the AFL, that deserve serious consideration, if not outright...

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- Ray Seals, 59 (6/17/65); with the exception of Otis Sistrunk, Seals is probably the best post-merger position player that never went to college. Seals was a defensive end from 1989-97 for the Bucs, Steelers and Panthers.

 

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Today in Patriots History
June 17 Transactions​

June 17, 2024:

Patriots release young offensive lineman

The Patriots have opened up a roster spot after releasing a young offensive lineman

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The Patriots are done with their spring workouts but aren’t finished making roster moves.​

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On Monday, the team released guard Ryan Johnson, who’s an undrafted rookie free agent out of Youngstown State. This transaction puts the Patriots at 89 players and that means they’ve opened up one roster spot.​

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Johnson, 23, was part of the Patriots initial undrafted free-agent class. The 6-foot-2, 306-pounder played both guard and tackle in college. He began his collegiate career at Duquesne (2019-20) before transferring to Youngstown State. Johnson came to the Patriots and practiced at guard at OTAs and minicamp, which ended last week.​

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The Patriots have an interesting roster battle going on at the guard position. In minicamp, the team moved Michael Onwenu from right tackle to right guard. The team has also been using Sidy Sow at left guard. Last season, Sow started at right guard.​

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The Patriots also rotated Michael Jordan (right guard), Nick Leverett (left guard), and Antonio Mafi (left guard) in at different guard spots. The team also drafted guard Layden Robinson with their first pick in the fourth round. Robinson was rotating in at right guard during the spring.​

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A lot of the maneuvering is due to the team being without Cole Strange, the team’s starting left guard. Strange reportedly suffered a torn patellar tendon and could miss a portion of this upcoming season.​

June 17, 2014:

New England Patriots Sign Rookie Defensive Tackle Seali'i Epenesa - NESN.com

FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots fans hoping that their team would sign a veteran free-agent tight end were disappointed on Tuesday. The Patriots filled their open spot on the 90-man roster by signing rookie free-agent defensive tackle Seali’i Epenesa. Epenesa went undrafted out of UCLA...

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New England Patriots fans hoping that their team would sign a veteran free-agent tight end were disappointed on Tuesday. The Patriots filled their open spot on the 90-man roster by signing rookie free-agent defensive tackle Seali’i Epenesa.​

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Epenesa went undrafted out of UCLA. The 6-foot-1, 310-pounder ran a 5.25-second 40-yard dash at UCLA’s pro day in March. He clocked a 7.68-second three-cone and 4.68-second short shuttle with a 29.5-inch vertical leap and 8-foot-3 broad jump.​

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Epenesa recorded 16 tackles and one sack last season in 12 games with seven starts. He started 10 games in 2012 as a junior.​

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Epenesa will compete for a roster spot with fellow undrafted rookie defensive tackle L.T. Tuipulotu.​

The former UCLA Bruin lasted four days before he was cut.



June 17, 2013:

Patriots sign RB George Winn

By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff The Patriots have signed rookie running back George Winn. Winn, who is 5 feet 10 inches, 218 pounds, was not drafted out of Cincinnati but was signed by the Texans. Houston released him a couple of weeks later. As a starter in college in 2012, Winn had 243...

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The Patriots have signed rookie running back George Winn.​

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Winn, who is 5 feet 10 inches, 218 pounds, was not drafted out of Cincinnati but was signed by the Texans. Houston released him a couple of weeks later. As a starter in college in 2012, Winn had 243 carries for 1,334 yards and 13 touchdowns.​

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Winn was recruited to Cincinnati by Massachusetts native and current Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, and is a cousin of former NFL receiver Derrick Mason.​

June 17, 2004:
Patriots.com | Bruschi signs extension

The 31-year-old linebacker could have become a free agent following the 2004 campaign, but the new deal that reportedly has a total value of $8.1 million and includes a $3.5 million signing bonus, was enough to keep the eight-year veteran from testing the open market.​

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A former 1996 third-round draft pick out of Arizona, Bruschi had his best season as a professional a year ago earning second-team All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press. The defensive co-captain started all 16 games at inside linebacker for the Patriots in 2004, as well as the team's three postseason contests. He finished the regular season ranked second on the team with 137 tackles, adding two sacks, three interceptions, 16 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.​

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A former college defensive lineman, Bruschi has started 72-of-120 games played in his eight seasons in Foxboro. A versatile player, the 6-1, 247-pounder has been a key contributor on the outside and inside defensively as well as on special teams with the Patriots. His career totals include 640 tackles, 21.5 sacks, eight interceptions, 43 passes defensed, 14 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 48 special teams tackles.​

Patriots extend Bruschi's contract

FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots have signed linebacker Tedy Bruschi to a contract extension through 2007. Bruschi, who acts as his own agent, was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2004…

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Bruschi, who acts as his own agent, was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2004 season. The new deal includes a total base salary of $4.6 million over the next four years, according to the web site of the NFL Players Association.​

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According to the NFLPA, Bruschi's new deal carries a salary for 2004 of $700,000. His base pay increases to $850,000 in 2005, $1.35 million in 2006 and $1.7 million in 2007.​

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Bruschi, 31, was the team's third-round draft choice in 1996. He was second on the team with 137 tackles last season, with two sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.​

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He also scored two touchdowns, and one of them earned him a permanent place in Patriots' lore. After intercepting Miami's Jay Fiedler for the clinching touchdown in a 12-0 victory over the Dolphins on Dec. 7, Bruschi dropped to his knees as teammates swarmed around him.​

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The crowd responded by throwing fistfuls of snow in the air, giving the appearance of frosty fireworks.​

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June 17, 2001:

Patriots Sign R.J. Prince; Release Aguayo, Farnsworth

The New England Patriots add depth on their offensive line, while parting with a pair of specialists.

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The Patriots add depth on their offensive line, while parting with a pair of specialists​

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The New England Patriots have made a few roster moves in the wake of wrapping up their three-day 2021 mandatory minicamp.​

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The team has announced the signing of offensive lineman R.J. Prince, while also releasing kicker Roberto Aguayo and long snapper Wes Farnsworth. The addition of Prince, along with the release of Farnsworth and Aguayo leaves New England’s current roster count at 89.​

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Prince entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018, having played his collegiate career at North Carolina. He made 23 starts at guard over the course of his junior and senior years with the Tar Heels. At the pro level, he has played for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Prince ended the 2020 season as a member of Baltimore’s practice squad. The 26-year-old participated in Patriots minicamp this week on a tryout basis.​

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Aguayo began his NFL career as a 2016 second-round draft choice by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, out of Florida State. He made appearances for the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Chargers before signing with the Patriots practice squad in December of 2020. The 27-year-old had been competing for a spot on New England’s depth chart, along with veteran Nick Folk and rookie Quinn Nordin.​

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Farnsworth, 24, joined the Patriots during organized team activities in May. The 24-year-old played his collegiate football at the University of Nevada. He appeared in 25 games, and was given the Captain’s Award by the team at the end of his senior year. Farnsworth entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019, signing with the Miami Dolphins. Following his release from the Dolphins, Farnsworth signed a future contract with the Denver Broncos for the 2020 season. However, he was released from the team in August.​

 

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Today in Patriots History
Brad Childress gets burnt messing with Belichick​

Happy 40th birthday to David Herron
Born June 17, 1984 in Warren, Ohio
Patriot LB, 2007
Claimed off waivers from Minnesota on September 3, 2007

Every year one or two undrafted rookies overcome tall odds and make the week one 53-man. In 2007 there were two players to achieve this feat. One was quarterback Matt Gutierrez, who had signed with the Patriots right after the draft. The other was David Herron, a linebacker from Michigan State. Herron had spent the summer with Minnesota, and was allegedly a pawn in a battle/bspn-drama between Bill Belichick and Viking coach Brad Childress.

Sep 6, 2007:

Waiver war: Childress, Belichick have tense conversation

Brad Childress opened up on a radio interview last weekend. And Childress revealed an apparently tense conversation he had with Bill Belichick about a couple of players each team wanted to pass through waivers and put on the practice squad.

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Vikings coach Brad Childress is the typical tight-lipped NFL coach, but he opened up on a radio interview last weekend. And Childress revealed an apparently tense conversation he had with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick about a couple players each team wanted to pass through waivers and put on the practice squad.​

Childress said Belichick called to ask him not to claim tight end Garrett Mills, offering to avoid picking up a player the Vikings cut as a reward. Childress declined.​

"He didn't really care for that," Childress said Sunday morning on WCCO-AM. "He was trying to leverage, but you always find out who is honest and straightforward."​

So the Vikings claimed Mills, the Patriots claimed linebacker David Herron, and Childress later realized he said too much.​

"That's a case of me being a little too colorful," he said at his Wednesday news conference. "You guys wonder why I stand up here and go, 'Yep, no, and maybe so.' Bill's and my conversation should stay between Bill and myself."​

While Herron did survive cutdown day - he took a roster spot made available with the release of WR Reche Caldwell - he never did play a single down for the Pats. Herron was waived on September 11, eight days after being claimed off waivers, to make room for Chad Brown. Herron re-signed with Minnesota to their practice squad a day later and the following year did start three games with the Vikings. He later played with the Chiefs and Chargers, appearing in 28 games over four seasons. A few years later his brother Dan also made it to the NFL as a running back with the Colts.

As for Brad Childress? He and Minnesota fans took a premature victory lap when the Patriots traded Randy Moss to the Vikings in 2010 for a third round pick, gloating that the Pats had just handed their team the super bowl, and that he had totally swindled Bill Belichick with that trade. Instead the Vikes fell from 12-4 to 6-10, including a humbling 28-18 loss at Gillette that dropped their record to 2-5. Childress waived Moss after a mere four weeks in Minnesota, and Childress was fired three weeks after the loss to the Patriots.

Belichick 1, Childress 0

Patriots coach takes new Vikings coach to school

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Brad Childress Calls Out The New England Patriots

Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress said that the New England Patriots stole signs when the two teams last played in 2006, which has caused a stir locally.

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Belichick doesn't respond to Childress comments

Patriots coach Bill Belichick avoided the issue when asked to respond today to comments made by Vikings coach Brad Childress yesterday that the Patriots were among the league’s best sign-stealers in the days when hand signals were used in the NFL. “Right now, we’re just trying to focus on the...

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Opinion on Belichick & Childress

One of the first thoughts that came to mind when reading Vikings coach Brad Childress' remarks about the Patriots being "the all-time great signal stealers" was how it would be received by Bill Belichick.

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Brad Childress On Patriots: 'Great Signal Stealers'

Brad Childress and Bill Belichick had never exactly been friends, and the Vikings coach didn't waste much time in sparking up some more animosity on Monday, calling the Patriots "some of the...

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Bill Belichick Unfazed by Brad Childress' Sign-Stealing Comments, 'Not Worried About 2006' - NESN.com

FOXBORO, Mass. — Bill Belichick shared a funny exchange with a reporter Wednesday afternoon regarding Minnesota head coach Brad Childress‘ chilly comments directed toward the Patriots. Childress called the Patriots some of the all-time great sign stealers in reference to the Spygate incident...

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Brad Childress backs off accusations

Vikings coach Brad Childress opened a can of worms when he revisited Cameragate episode by accusing the Patriots of sign-stealing in 2006. It drew no public response from the Patriots, but no doubt, it probably didn’t make them feel great p…

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Coach laments Randy Moss trade

Brad Childress calls the acquisition of receiver Randy Moss "a poor decision."

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One very important draft trade involving a player born on June 17:
- Kyle Boller, 40 (June 17, 1981); the Ravens were so desperate for a QB they traded their second round 2003 pick and 2004 first for the Pats first round (19th overall) pick of the 2003 draft, and used it on Boller. The Pats used the 2003 pick in a trade with Houston that allowed them to draft Eugene Wilson, and then selected Vince Wilfork with the Ravens' first rounder in 2004. Boller went 20-27 as a starting QB, and led to Brian Billick's being replaced as head coach in Baltimore.

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Other pro football players born on this date with New England connections:
- Alec Anderson (6/17/94-11/14/53);
Somerville native who went to Boston College and Holy Cross.
Anderson was a guard who played briefly for the 1921 Washington (football) Senators.

- Jon Jenkins (6/17/26 - 6/30/99); Dartmouth alum was a tackle with the Colts and New York Yanks in 1949 (AAFC) and 1950 (NFL, after the two leagues merged).

The 1948 Team: Changing Times - Dartmouth College Athletics

Dartmouth's 1948 football season was a beginning and an end. The restoration of traditional college campus life after the turmoil of World War II was virtually complete.

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- Ed Smith (6/17/13-1/29/98);
The man with a very generic name was a FB/QB/DB for the 1936 Boston Redskins.




Some other pro football players born on June 17:
- Elroy 'Crazy Legs' Hirsch (6/17/23-1/28/04); Hall of Fame end/halfback had an absolutely unheard of at that time season in 1951, catching 66 passes for 1,495 yards, averaging 22.7 yards per receptions and scoring 17 receiving touchdowns - in just 12 games.

Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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- Bobby Bell, 81 (6/17/40); Nine-time Pro Bowl, Hall of Fame linebacker for the Chiefs played in 168 games, with 26 interceptions, nine fumble recoveries and nine touchdowns - including one on a kick return!

Bobby Bell | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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- Dermontti Dawson, 56 (6/17/65); Hall of Fame center was a six-time All Pro anchor for the Steelers in the nineties.

Dermontti Dawson | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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- Jason Hanson, 54 (6/17/70); kicker played in 333 games for the Lions and scored 2,150 points, which ranks as fourth most in NFL history.

Ex-Lion Jason Hanson gives the boot to idea of Hall of Fame election

Longtime Detroit placekicker’s eligibility for Canton approaching: ‘Honestly, I don’t think about that stuff’

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- Wayne Hawkins, 83 (6/17/38-7/28/22); the Raider guard was named to five consecutive All Star teams but sadly suffered from dementia and CTE for several years prior to his passing.

A Hall of Fame Comparison - WAYNE HAWKINS

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- Ray Seals, 59 (6/17/65); with the exception of Otis Sistrunk, Seals is probably the best post-merger position player that never went to college. Seals was a defensive end from 1989-97 for the Bucs, Steelers and Panthers.

Brad Childress, the original dorito dink

 

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That dude went off the rails quickly... Coulda been an all world talent, instead went wonky...

At 39 this is what he was left to deal with..

 

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Today in Patriots History
June 17 Transactions​

June 17, 2024:

Patriots release young offensive lineman

The Patriots have opened up a roster spot after releasing a young offensive lineman

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The Patriots are done with their spring workouts but aren’t finished making roster moves.​

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On Monday, the team released guard Ryan Johnson, who’s an undrafted rookie free agent out of Youngstown State. This transaction puts the Patriots at 89 players and that means they’ve opened up one roster spot.​

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Johnson, 23, was part of the Patriots initial undrafted free-agent class. The 6-foot-2, 306-pounder played both guard and tackle in college. He began his collegiate career at Duquesne (2019-20) before transferring to Youngstown State. Johnson came to the Patriots and practiced at guard at OTAs and minicamp, which ended last week.​

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The Patriots have an interesting roster battle going on at the guard position. In minicamp, the team moved Michael Onwenu from right tackle to right guard. The team has also been using Sidy Sow at left guard. Last season, Sow started at right guard.​

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The Patriots also rotated Michael Jordan (right guard), Nick Leverett (left guard), and Antonio Mafi (left guard) in at different guard spots. The team also drafted guard Layden Robinson with their first pick in the fourth round. Robinson was rotating in at right guard during the spring.​

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A lot of the maneuvering is due to the team being without Cole Strange, the team’s starting left guard. Strange reportedly suffered a torn patellar tendon and could miss a portion of this upcoming season.​

June 17, 2014:

New England Patriots Sign Rookie Defensive Tackle Seali'i Epenesa - NESN.com

FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots fans hoping that their team would sign a veteran free-agent tight end were disappointed on Tuesday. The Patriots filled their open spot on the 90-man roster by signing rookie free-agent defensive tackle Seali’i Epenesa. Epenesa went undrafted out of UCLA...

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New England Patriots fans hoping that their team would sign a veteran free-agent tight end were disappointed on Tuesday. The Patriots filled their open spot on the 90-man roster by signing rookie free-agent defensive tackle Seali’i Epenesa.​

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Epenesa went undrafted out of UCLA. The 6-foot-1, 310-pounder ran a 5.25-second 40-yard dash at UCLA’s pro day in March. He clocked a 7.68-second three-cone and 4.68-second short shuttle with a 29.5-inch vertical leap and 8-foot-3 broad jump.​

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Epenesa recorded 16 tackles and one sack last season in 12 games with seven starts. He started 10 games in 2012 as a junior.​

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Epenesa will compete for a roster spot with fellow undrafted rookie defensive tackle L.T. Tuipulotu.​

The former UCLA Bruin lasted four days before he was cut.



June 17, 2013:

Patriots sign RB George Winn

By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff The Patriots have signed rookie running back George Winn. Winn, who is 5 feet 10 inches, 218 pounds, was not drafted out of Cincinnati but was signed by the Texans. Houston released him a couple of weeks later. As a starter in college in 2012, Winn had 243...

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The Patriots have signed rookie running back George Winn.​

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Winn, who is 5 feet 10 inches, 218 pounds, was not drafted out of Cincinnati but was signed by the Texans. Houston released him a couple of weeks later. As a starter in college in 2012, Winn had 243 carries for 1,334 yards and 13 touchdowns.​

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Winn was recruited to Cincinnati by Massachusetts native and current Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, and is a cousin of former NFL receiver Derrick Mason.​

June 17, 2004:
Patriots.com | Bruschi signs extension

The 31-year-old linebacker could have become a free agent following the 2004 campaign, but the new deal that reportedly has a total value of $8.1 million and includes a $3.5 million signing bonus, was enough to keep the eight-year veteran from testing the open market.​

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A former 1996 third-round draft pick out of Arizona, Bruschi had his best season as a professional a year ago earning second-team All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press. The defensive co-captain started all 16 games at inside linebacker for the Patriots in 2004, as well as the team's three postseason contests. He finished the regular season ranked second on the team with 137 tackles, adding two sacks, three interceptions, 16 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.​

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A former college defensive lineman, Bruschi has started 72-of-120 games played in his eight seasons in Foxboro. A versatile player, the 6-1, 247-pounder has been a key contributor on the outside and inside defensively as well as on special teams with the Patriots. His career totals include 640 tackles, 21.5 sacks, eight interceptions, 43 passes defensed, 14 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 48 special teams tackles.​

Patriots extend Bruschi's contract

FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots have signed linebacker Tedy Bruschi to a contract extension through 2007. Bruschi, who acts as his own agent, was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2004…

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Bruschi, who acts as his own agent, was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2004 season. The new deal includes a total base salary of $4.6 million over the next four years, according to the web site of the NFL Players Association.​

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According to the NFLPA, Bruschi's new deal carries a salary for 2004 of $700,000. His base pay increases to $850,000 in 2005, $1.35 million in 2006 and $1.7 million in 2007.​

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Bruschi, 31, was the team's third-round draft choice in 1996. He was second on the team with 137 tackles last season, with two sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.​

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He also scored two touchdowns, and one of them earned him a permanent place in Patriots' lore. After intercepting Miami's Jay Fiedler for the clinching touchdown in a 12-0 victory over the Dolphins on Dec. 7, Bruschi dropped to his knees as teammates swarmed around him.​

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The crowd responded by throwing fistfuls of snow in the air, giving the appearance of frosty fireworks.​

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June 17, 2001:

Patriots Sign R.J. Prince; Release Aguayo, Farnsworth

The New England Patriots add depth on their offensive line, while parting with a pair of specialists.

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The Patriots add depth on their offensive line, while parting with a pair of specialists​

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The New England Patriots have made a few roster moves in the wake of wrapping up their three-day 2021 mandatory minicamp.​

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The team has announced the signing of offensive lineman R.J. Prince, while also releasing kicker Roberto Aguayo and long snapper Wes Farnsworth. The addition of Prince, along with the release of Farnsworth and Aguayo leaves New England’s current roster count at 89.​

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Prince entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018, having played his collegiate career at North Carolina. He made 23 starts at guard over the course of his junior and senior years with the Tar Heels. At the pro level, he has played for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Prince ended the 2020 season as a member of Baltimore’s practice squad. The 26-year-old participated in Patriots minicamp this week on a tryout basis.​

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Aguayo began his NFL career as a 2016 second-round draft choice by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, out of Florida State. He made appearances for the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Chargers before signing with the Patriots practice squad in December of 2020. The 27-year-old had been competing for a spot on New England’s depth chart, along with veteran Nick Folk and rookie Quinn Nordin.​

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Farnsworth, 24, joined the Patriots during organized team activities in May. The 24-year-old played his collegiate football at the University of Nevada. He appeared in 25 games, and was given the Captain’s Award by the team at the end of his senior year. Farnsworth entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019, signing with the Miami Dolphins. Following his release from the Dolphins, Farnsworth signed a future contract with the Denver Broncos for the 2020 season. However, he was released from the team in August.​

I was always amazed the $$$ guys like teddy B, ( who represented himself) troy, McCourty gave up to stay here.. I noticed that they all said they wanted to stay to play with TB12...

 

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Brad Childress, the original dorito dink

@jmt57 does Jermaine "wiggy" Wiggins get any love as a local guy who had patriots connections? LOL..

 

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@jmt57 does Jermaine "wiggy" Wiggins get any love as a local guy who had patriots connections? LOL..

his nickname should be "Nash" because, geeze, is he a rambler... i swear he takes ten minutes to make a point, when about 20 seconds will suffice, on the radio

 

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his nickname should be "Nash" because, geeze, is he a rambler... i swear he takes ten minutes to make a point, when about 20 seconds will suffice, on the radio

Yeah.. that's wiggy.. that's his personality.. he brings humor to the show.. I also think the weed doesn't help either lol

 

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I also think the weed doesn't help either lol

 

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@jmt57 does Jermaine "wiggy" Wiggins get any love as a local guy who had patriots connections? LOL..

He's another Patriot player famous for his fantastic exploits in the snow.

 

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He's another Patriot player famous for his fantastic exploits in the snow.

Always amazes me the catches wiggy made in a blizzard..

 

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Today in Patriots History
Albert Haynesworth​

Happy 43rd birthday to Albert Haynesworth
Born June 17, 1981 in Hartsville, South Carolina
Patriot DT, 2011; uniform #92
Acquired in a trade with Washington on July 28, 2011, for a 2013 fifth round pick

The 15th overall pick of the 2002 draft is most well known for his dirty play. At training camp in Tennessee he once kicked a teammate in the chest. Then in a game against the Cowboys, Haynesworth took off center Andre Gurode's helmet, and after missing on his first swing he stomped on his face, resulting in 30 stitches. Roger Goodell suspended Haynesworth a mere five games for that infraction. (Consider if you will that in comparison, the Komissar has suspended Tom Brady, Julian Edelman and Ben Watson four games each for alleged infractions that are not remotely as close in terms of egregiousness.) The Titans had finally seen enough and released Haynesworth, even though it meant eating $5.5 million in cap space - a very large percentage at that time. That didn't stop other NFL teams from drooling over the two-time All Pro and 2008 Defensive Player of the Year when he hit free agency though.

Haynesworth signed a seven year $100 million contract with Washington, even though Tampa Bay offered $120 million in no state income tax Florida. Haynesworth didn't like playing in a 3-4 in DC, clashed with coaches, and was eventually suspended. After two seasons Washington traded Haynesworth to the Patriots for a fifth round pick two years down the road.

May 26, 2010: Albert Haynesworth's Lawsuit Is Another Headache for Washington Redskins

Silvia Mena, a stripper from New York, is claiming in a $10 million lawsuit that Haynesworth made her pregnant four months ago and then left her with no financial assistance.​

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Haynesworth is still facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from Corey Edmonson, a man who was left partially paralyzed as a result of Big Al's reckless driving on I-65 in Tennessee. Haynesworth was driving his Ferrari at speeds in excess of 100 mph when he struck Edmonson's vehicle and sent it smashing into a concrete barrier.​

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Haynesworth never offered to help pay for Edmonson's medical bills, and he didn't admit responsibility to the incident. The Edmonson tragedy happened shortly after Haynesworth had already been placed on probation for driving at excessive speeds on the same stretch of interstate.​

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In addition to Haynesworth's off-the-field troubles, nobody can forget the Andre Gurode face-cleating. Haynesworth seriously crossed the line with that dirty maneuver.​

June 22, 2010: Albert Haynesworth sued by Tennessee bank | Washington Post

Clayton Bank & Trust has sued Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth in Knox County, Tennessee, alleging that Haynesworth has failed to make payments on a loan in the amount of more than $2.38 million.​

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According to the suit filed in the Knox County Chancery Court on June 18, Haynesworth entered a commercial loan agreement for the original principal amount of $2,381,688.58 on June 27, 2009.​

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On February 27, 2009 the two parties entered into an Extension Agreement with an effective date of February 27, 2010, according to the suit.​

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Haynesworth has failed to make payments in accordance with the agreement, according to the suit, and Clayton Bank & Trust is seeking just more than $2.4 million​

July 29, 2010: Albert Haynesworth fails to complete second part of conditioning test | Washington Post

Report: Albert Haynesworth Just A Mound Of Ice Cream And Hot Dogs

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Dec 7, 2010: Five Worst Moments of the Haynesworth Era | Washington Post

April 27, 2011:

Albert Haynesworth offered plea deal

Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth allegedly slid his credit card into the bra of a waitress and then touched her breast, according to court papers filed Wednesday offering Haynesworth a plea deal in the sexual abuse case.

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Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth allegedly slid his credit card into the bra of a waitress and then touched her breast, according to court papers filed Wednesday offering Haynesworth a plea deal in the sexual abuse case.​

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Haynesworth had a tumultuous 2010 season with the Redskins that ended when he was suspended without pay for the final four games of the season for "conduct detrimental to the club." He has constantly feuded with coach Mike Shanahan, skipped offseason workouts and failed to pass a conditioning test at the start of training camp. He did not start a game last season, despite being in the second year of a seven-year, $100 million contract.​

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Haynesworth is also currently facing charges in Virginia for allegedly punching a man during a road-rage assault. That trial is scheduled for May. At one point last summer, he was also involved in lawsuits from a bank, an exotic dancer, a man injured in an automobile accident and complaints from his ex-wife that he wasn't paying for her health insurance or their children's bills.​

The acquisition was a low risk, high upside move for New England - even after considering all the baggage. Haynesworth's 2011 salary was not exorbitant (it worked out to just $100,000 per game); Washington had already taken the brunt of the deal with the upfront money of a healthy signing bonus and guaranteed salary that had already been paid.

In a week 8 game against the Giants the officials missed a hold on Haynesworth. After protesting to no avail he seemed to completely lose all focus and intensity, and was beaten badly on each of the next three plays - the last of which resulted in a 10-yard touchdown run. Haynesworth was replaced on the next series and did not get back on the field again, and was seen having very animated words on the sideline with coach Pepper Johnson. Two days later Haynesworth was released.

Pats cut Albert Haynesworth

The Patriots have cut defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.

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In his six games with the Patriots Haynesworth was on the field for less than a quarter (133 of 561) of the team's defensive snaps, missing two games with a back injury; his stat line consisted of two tackles and one assist. Unable to beat Kyle Love for a starting position alongside Vince Wilfork, and with Gerard Warren and Ron Brace available for depth, Haynesworth was already expendable. The confrontation with Peppers after the poor play in the previous games made the decision an easy one.

While the popular perception is that trading for Haynesworth was a bad decision, in my humble opinion it was not. There was an imperceptible consequence on the salary cap - the pay was based on a per-game salary, with zero bonus and zero money guaranteed. The draft capital lost - two years down the road - was next to nothing. For context, the player drafted in that spot played a total of five NFL games. Yes, the trade did not work out - but to me the potential upside was well worth the risk, with the quick exit minimizing any potential negative effects.

Tampa Bay claimed Haynesworth off waivers after he was shown the door in Foxborough. He appeared in seven games with six starts for the Bucs in the remainder of the 2011 season. Tampa released Haynesworth as soon as the season was over, ending his pro football career.

'My kidneys are failing me;' former Patriots DT Albert Haynesworth in need of a donor

The former star NFL defensive lineman has been hospitalized with kidney failure.

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Former Tennessee Titans DL Albert Haynesworth charged with domestic assault

Former Tennessee Titans All-Pro defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth was arrested Monday after he was accused of threatening and yelling at his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

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Meet the man whom ex-Titans star Albert Haynesworth calls an 'angel' for giving him a kidney

Zach Penny had known for years that he wanted to be a kidney donor. And in April, his kidney saved the life of former Titans star Albert Haynesworth.

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I signed record $100m NFL contract - but just three years later I was unemployed

ALBERT Haynesworth signed a $100million, seven-year NFL contract in 2009 – but was out of the league just three years later. The former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle, 42, has since claime…

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Trading for Awful Al was indeed a bad decision… Almost as bad as trading TWO picks for Ocho****ingStinko.

 

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Today in Patriots History
Brad Childress gets burnt messing with Belichick​

Happy 40th birthday to David Herron
Born June 17, 1984 in Warren, Ohio
Patriot LB, 2007
Claimed off waivers from Minnesota on September 3, 2007

Every year one or two undrafted rookies overcome tall odds and make the week one 53-man. In 2007 there were two players to achieve this feat. One was quarterback Matt Gutierrez, who had signed with the Patriots right after the draft. The other was David Herron, a linebacker from Michigan State. Herron had spent the summer with Minnesota, and was allegedly a pawn in a battle/bspn-drama between Bill Belichick and Viking coach Brad Childress.

Sep 6, 2007:

Waiver war: Childress, Belichick have tense conversation

Brad Childress opened up on a radio interview last weekend. And Childress revealed an apparently tense conversation he had with Bill Belichick about a couple of players each team wanted to pass through waivers and put on the practice squad.

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Vikings coach Brad Childress is the typical tight-lipped NFL coach, but he opened up on a radio interview last weekend. And Childress revealed an apparently tense conversation he had with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick about a couple players each team wanted to pass through waivers and put on the practice squad.​

Childress said Belichick called to ask him not to claim tight end Garrett Mills, offering to avoid picking up a player the Vikings cut as a reward. Childress declined.​

"He didn't really care for that," Childress said Sunday morning on WCCO-AM. "He was trying to leverage, but you always find out who is honest and straightforward."​

So the Vikings claimed Mills, the Patriots claimed linebacker David Herron, and Childress later realized he said too much.​

"That's a case of me being a little too colorful," he said at his Wednesday news conference. "You guys wonder why I stand up here and go, 'Yep, no, and maybe so.' Bill's and my conversation should stay between Bill and myself."​

While Herron did survive cutdown day - he took a roster spot made available with the release of WR Reche Caldwell - he never did play a single down for the Pats. Herron was waived on September 11, eight days after being claimed off waivers, to make room for Chad Brown. Herron re-signed with Minnesota to their practice squad a day later and the following year did start three games with the Vikings. He later played with the Chiefs and Chargers, appearing in 28 games over four seasons. A few years later his brother Dan also made it to the NFL as a running back with the Colts.

As for Brad Childress? He and Minnesota fans took a premature victory lap when the Patriots traded Randy Moss to the Vikings in 2010 for a third round pick, gloating that the Pats had just handed their team the super bowl, and that he had totally swindled Bill Belichick with that trade. Instead the Vikes fell from 12-4 to 6-10, including a humbling 28-18 loss at Gillette that dropped their record to 2-5. Childress waived Moss after a mere four weeks in Minnesota, and Childress was fired three weeks after the loss to the Patriots.

Belichick 1, Childress 0

Patriots coach takes new Vikings coach to school

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Brad Childress Calls Out The New England Patriots

Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress said that the New England Patriots stole signs when the two teams last played in 2006, which has caused a stir locally.

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The First Mismatch of the NFL Season - Boston Magazine

There’s been an entertaining little spat between the H.C. of your New England Patriots and Minnesota Viking coach Brad Childress, a man who is notable […]

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Chilly v. Belichick

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Belichick doesn't respond to Childress comments

Patriots coach Bill Belichick avoided the issue when asked to respond today to comments made by Vikings coach Brad Childress yesterday that the Patriots were among the league’s best sign-stealers in the days when hand signals were used in the NFL. “Right now, we’re just trying to focus on the...

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Opinion on Belichick & Childress

One of the first thoughts that came to mind when reading Vikings coach Brad Childress' remarks about the Patriots being "the all-time great signal stealers" was how it would be received by Bill Belichick.

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Brad Childress On Patriots: 'Great Signal Stealers'

Brad Childress and Bill Belichick had never exactly been friends, and the Vikings coach didn't waste much time in sparking up some more animosity on Monday, calling the Patriots "some of the...

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Bill Belichick Unfazed by Brad Childress' Sign-Stealing Comments, 'Not Worried About 2006' - NESN.com

FOXBORO, Mass. — Bill Belichick shared a funny exchange with a reporter Wednesday afternoon regarding Minnesota head coach Brad Childress‘ chilly comments directed toward the Patriots. Childress called the Patriots some of the all-time great sign stealers in reference to the Spygate incident...

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Brad Childress backs off accusations

Vikings coach Brad Childress opened a can of worms when he revisited Cameragate episode by accusing the Patriots of sign-stealing in 2006. It drew no public response from the Patriots, but no doubt, it probably didn’t make them feel great p…

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Coach laments Randy Moss trade

Brad Childress calls the acquisition of receiver Randy Moss "a poor decision."

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One very important draft trade involving a player born on June 17:
- Kyle Boller, 40 (June 17, 1981); the Ravens were so desperate for a QB they traded their second round 2003 pick and 2004 first for the Pats first round (19th overall) pick of the 2003 draft, and used it on Boller. The Pats used the 2003 pick in a trade with Houston that allowed them to draft Eugene Wilson, and then selected Vince Wilfork with the Ravens' first rounder in 2004. Boller went 20-27 as a starting QB, and led to Brian Billick's being replaced as head coach in Baltimore.

Retro Ravens: Kyle Boller is Drafted in 2003 - Baltimore Gridiron Report

When I decided to start to write this semi-weekly segment I thought about the opportunity to not only bring up some of the more classic players or moments in Ravens history but also explore and present some that are a bit more obscure. Today is not that day. It seems only fitting with the NFL...

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Other pro football players born on this date with New England connections:
- Alec Anderson (6/17/94-11/14/53);
Somerville native who went to Boston College and Holy Cross.
Anderson was a guard who played briefly for the 1921 Washington (football) Senators.

- Jon Jenkins (6/17/26 - 6/30/99); Dartmouth alum was a tackle with the Colts and New York Yanks in 1949 (AAFC) and 1950 (NFL, after the two leagues merged).

The 1948 Team: Changing Times - Dartmouth College Athletics

Dartmouth's 1948 football season was a beginning and an end. The restoration of traditional college campus life after the turmoil of World War II was virtually complete.

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- Ed Smith (6/17/13-1/29/98);
The man with a very generic name was a FB/QB/DB for the 1936 Boston Redskins.




Some other pro football players born on June 17:
- Elroy 'Crazy Legs' Hirsch (6/17/23-1/28/04); Hall of Fame end/halfback had an absolutely unheard of at that time season in 1951, catching 66 passes for 1,495 yards, averaging 22.7 yards per receptions and scoring 17 receiving touchdowns - in just 12 games.

Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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- Bobby Bell, 81 (6/17/40); Nine-time Pro Bowl, Hall of Fame linebacker for the Chiefs played in 168 games, with 26 interceptions, nine fumble recoveries and nine touchdowns - including one on a kick return!

Bobby Bell | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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- Dermontti Dawson, 56 (6/17/65); Hall of Fame center was a six-time All Pro anchor for the Steelers in the nineties.

Dermontti Dawson | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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- Jason Hanson, 54 (6/17/70); kicker played in 333 games for the Lions and scored 2,150 points, which ranks as fourth most in NFL history.

Ex-Lion Jason Hanson gives the boot to idea of Hall of Fame election

Longtime Detroit placekicker’s eligibility for Canton approaching: ‘Honestly, I don’t think about that stuff’

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- Wayne Hawkins, 83 (6/17/38-7/28/22); the Raider guard was named to five consecutive All Star teams but sadly suffered from dementia and CTE for several years prior to his passing.

A Hall of Fame Comparison - WAYNE HAWKINS

There is a feeling among AFL fans that the American Football League players are consistently overlooked for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In truth there are many players, the bulk of whose careers were spent in the AFL, that deserve serious consideration, if not outright...

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- Ray Seals, 59 (6/17/65); with the exception of Otis Sistrunk, Seals is probably the best post-merger position player that never went to college. Seals was a defensive end from 1989-97 for the Bucs, Steelers and Panthers.

Garrett Mills was a stupid draft pick anyway. Billy chose the wrong hill on which to die. But Chilly can GFH too.

 

[captain stone]

I was always amazed the $$$ guys like teddy B, ( who represented himself) troy, McCourty gave up to stay here.. I noticed that they all said they wanted to stay to play with TB12...

Some folks actually believed that free agents signed here to play… for Billy…

 

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Some folks actually believed that free agents signed here to play… for Billy…

Now ain't that something... i remember a playmaker WR.. saying we worked for bill, but we played for Tom...