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Derrick Burgess

New England Patriots

1978/08/12 31

6-2 260

Lake City, SC

7

the Philadelphia Eagles in 2001 (3rd round)

Sacks Interceptions Tackles
Year Team G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2009 Patriots 10 2 9 0 0 0 13 4 17

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Quick and somewhat explosive. Has some moves to the QB. Gives a great effort against the run.
Flaws
  • Small and more willing than able as a run defender. Isn't a special, sudden pass rusher. Hasn't played much in the last two years.
Career Potential
  • Fading prospect.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 27, 2007 Fined $25,000 by the NFL for verbally abusing an official.
March 12, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Oakland Raiders to a five-year contract.
December 6, 2004 Chest injury, out 4 to 6 weeks.
September 5, 2003 Placed on injured reserve (achilles tendon).

Trades

August 6, 2009 Oakland Raiders traded Derrick Burgess to the New England Patriots for Al Johnson.
March 12, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Oakland Raiders.
April 21, 2001 Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 3rd round (63rd overall) in 2001.

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