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Rams agree to six-year contract with Witherspoon

March 13, 2006

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Will Witherspoon, who played weakside linebacker during four years with Carolina, has signed with the St. Louis Rams to play in the middle.

Witherspoon led the Panthers in tackles the past two seasons and finishing second in 2003 -- his first season as a full-time starter.

Last season, he had 109 tackles, with two-and-a-half sacks and two interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown against the New York Jets.

Witherspoon was among the most-coveted linebackers in the free-agent pool. His contract includes a $9 million signing bonus. The base salary in the first two years of the deal is guaranteed -- $2 million in 2006 and $4 million next season.



Updated on Monday, Mar 13, 2006 1:21 pm EST

MickeyG

great signing, Witherspoon is young and has a huge upside.

i really wanted him in Minnesota

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Professor

I wanted him in philly. St Louis is a team that I didn't expect to do as much as they have in free agency.

MickeyG

agree, they have really improved their defense. They could be trouble for a lot of teams next year.

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Professor

they did lose a bunch of their defense (both ends, archuletta and others) so they are patching the many holes. They still need some work, I just didn't seet them doing what they are doing.

MickeyG

i agree they still do need a lot of work, but i wouldn't want to get in a shoot out with them. Even though their defense has taken some hits, thier offense is as strong as ever.

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Professor

you're damn right and curtis is gonna blow up this year.