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ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins signed former Vol defensive tackle J.T. Mapu as a free agent.
Mapu had 65 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in four years at Tennessee as a defensive tackle. He attended the minicamp on a tryout basis.
Washington released former Pro Bowl kick returner Jerome Mathis.
Mathis made the Pro Bowl as a returner with the Houston Texans in 2005, but he was injured for most of the last two seasons and had two recent run-ins with the law. He became a free agent when the Texans opted not to make him a qualifying offer at the end of last season.
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Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on May 15, 2008 at 7:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats J.T. Yet another Vol in the NFL. I know this is a dream come true for you!
Posted by pjhaddix on May 16, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes, congratulations, J.T.! This is great news for you!
Posted by Brama on May 16, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hope you make it
Posted by thesavageorange on May 16, 2008 at 2:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good luck Mr.Mapu.Congrats.
J.T. is friends w/ a couple of guys we're recruiting out of Utah.Hope this helps.
Posted by GreerVol22 on May 16, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I remember the nasty pic of him on the the cover of the 2005 team magazine...we all know what happened in '05.
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