Lions Sign Nate Wayne
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Detroit Lions Official Website
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed LB Nate Wayne to a one-year deal. No additional contract terms were disclosed. The team also announced that they have signed WR Glenn Martinez to the Practice Squad and have released WR Adam Herzing from the Practice Squad.
Wayne (6-0, 237) joins the Lions following his release from the Jacksonville Jaguars September 3. He signed with the Jaguars May 16 after being waived by the Philadelphia Eagles where he spent the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In seven NFL seasons, he has played in 85 games (started in 63), tallied 545 total tackles (352 solos) and collected 16 sacks.
In 2004, Wayne played in nine games with the Eagles and started seven. In those nine games, he totaled 38 tackles (25 solo), forced 2 fumbles and had 1 sack. In 2003, he posted a career-high in total tackles (135).
Wayne also brings a significant amount of post-season experience to the club, having played in eight playoff games (started in six) during his career. During the 2005 NFL Playoffs, he tallied 4 tackles, a half sack, started against the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFC Divisional game and saw action in Super Bowl XXXIX.
Prior to his stint with the Eagles, Wayne played in Denver (1998-99) and Green Bay (2000-02) where he totaled a career-high in sacks (5.5) with the Packers during the 2001 season.
The Chicago, Ill., native served as a two-year starter at the University of Mississippi where he recorded 293 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 3 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles.
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