TK Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 For Immediate Release August 4, 2014 REDSKINS MAKE ROSTER MOVES RICHMOND, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed defensive lineman Jeremy Towns. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Earlier in the week, the team waived-injured wide receiver Jerry Rice, Jr. Towns (6-4, 290) enters the league as a college free agent out of Samford, where he appeared in 45 career games across the 2008-13 seasons. Last season, he compiled 54 tackles (36 solo), 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 13 games. Towns, 25, attended Wenonah H.S. in Birmingham, Ala., where he was valedictorian of his high school class and was named to the Birmingham Athletic Partnership All-Defensive Team. He was born on March 9, 1989. Rice, Jr. (5-10, 185) originally signed with the Redskins as a college free agent on June 26, 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rook Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 "Towns, 25, attended Wenonah H.S. in Birmingham, Ala., where he was valedictorian ..." Sounds like he is super smart. The Rook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I wonder if Rice will end up on IR or if they saw enough. I'd guess he's a goner for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I missed it what happened to rice jr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cumberland Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I missed it what happened to rice jr? Torn Labrum. Was placed on season ending IR after making it through waivers. Will require surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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