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    James Laurinaitis

    JamesLaurinaitis

    • Linebacker
    • Birthdate
      3/12/1986
    • College
      Ohio State
    • Draft Info
      2009: Rd 2, Pk 35 (STL)
    • Birthplace
      Minneapolis, MN

    Stats

    • SOLO
      663
    • SACK
      16.5
    • FF
      2
    • INT
      10
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      • A.J. Klein makes presence felt, could be Saints' most impactful newcomer
        • 9Y
        • Mike Triplett
        New Orleans Saints linebacker A.J. Klein
        • Laurinaitis retiring after injury-plagued season
          • 9Y
          • Alden Gonzalez
          James Laurinaitis
          • New Saints LB Manti Te'o aims to keep role he's had 'since Pop Warner'
            • 9Y
            • Mike Triplett
            Spencer Ware
            • Ohio State Buckeyes react to Cavaliers' NBA title
              • 2Y
              • John Wilmhoff
              LeBron James and Ezekiel Elliott
              • ESPN.com #NFLRank Defense: 60-51
                • 2Y
                ESPN.com #NFLRank Defense: 60-51
                • IDP faces in new places
                  • 2Y
                  • Brian Gramling
                  D.J. Williams
                  • 2013 fantasy football IDP preview: Focus on D-line first
                    • 2Y
                    • Jim McCormick
                    Wesley Woodyard

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