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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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        New Orleans Saints linebacker A.J. Klein
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          • 9Y
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            • 9Y
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              • 2Y
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                • 2Y
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                  • 2Y
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                    • 2Y
                    • Jim McCormick
                    Wesley Woodyard

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