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Tenacious and aggressive performer who solidified Tampa Bay’s defensive line in his first season as a starter... Unselfish player who has an exemplary work ethic... Started a career-high 16 games and all three postseason contests in 2002 after starting just seven games in his first four NFL seasons... Received MVP consideration in Super Bowl XXXVII after registering three tackles, one sack, and two passes defensed in the 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders... Career statistics include 126 tackles, 17 sacks, three forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and six passes defensed... Has played in 74 career games with 23 starts... Has played in four career playoff games with three starts, adding 14 tackles, four sacks and two passes defensed... Signed a three-year contract with Tampa Bay on March 22, 2002... Entered the league as a third round draft selection (83rd overall) by the New England Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft.... Placed on injured reserve by the Patriots (12/14/99) and was re-signed (4/30/01)... Released by New England (9/3/01) prior to the start of the 2001 season, but was claimed by Cleveland the next day.