If the Redskins still want to trade Albert Haynesworth, they won’t be left short-handed along the defensive line. They signed their ninth defensive lineman this offseason Monday, bringing in veteran defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday.
The 34-year-old Holliday, 34, is coming off a five-sack season in Denver’s 3-4 defense. He can also play defensive tackle in pass situations and is best used in a part-time role. A Denver insider gave Holliday high marks for his performance last season. He’s considered a strong character guy in the locker room as well, a label that has been true at all of his stops. He was a captain in Miami.
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Despite only starting three games last season, he led Denver’s linemen in sacks and was third with 33 total tackles. Here’s what Mike Nolan liked about him when Denver signed him last September.
Holliday started three games for Denver last season and has 144 starts in his career. He was a first-round pick by Green Bay in 1998, recording 32 sacks in his five seasons with the Packers. He also has played with Kansas City and Miami.
The Redskins began organized team activity sessions Monday with the disgruntled Haynesworth still absent.
Meanwhile, Washington signed three more undrafted free agents: receiver/returner Brandon Banks, receiver Shay Hodge and corner Melvin Stephenson. Here’s a bio from Kansas State on Banks. And here’s a story written from the scouting combine on Banks. Finally, check out his 40-yard dash time from the combine. Not all was good for Banks last season. Read this.
Here’s a good analysis of Hodge. This past fall, Stephenson picked off Texas’ Colt McCoy and returned it for a touchdown. And here Stephenson talks about his skills and his NFL dreams.
