Fincher is a key reserve linebacker who has also excelled on special teams in his 4-year NFL career. He re-signed with the Redskins on March 10, 2009, after initially joining the team on July 31, 2008during training camp. He previously played for the New Orleans Saints and had a brief stint with the Detroit Lions. The Norwood, Mass., native has played in 38 career games. The former All-Big East linebacker at Connecticut was born on August 15, 1983.
NFL Acquisition: Selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft
How Acquired: Signed with the Redskins on July 31, 2008 as an unrestricted free agent
Pro:
Has played in 38 career games, recording 26 tackles (18 solo)
Logged 27 special teams tackles in his career
2008 Season (WAS):
Played in 14 games in regular season
Posted six tackles
Was eighth on the club with nine special teams tackles
2007 Season (NO):
Played in seven games, serving primarily on special teams, before being put on injured reserve after suffering a concussion at San Francisco (10/28)
2006 Season (NO):
Saw action in six regular season games, declared inactive for 10 games as well as both postseason contests
Posted four special teams tackles on the season
Saw extended playing time on defense vs. Carolina (12/31) and had four solo tackles
2005 Season (NO):
Appeared in 11 regular season games and had 14 special teams tackles
Missed the first month of the season due to a fractured hand
Made his NFL debut vs. Green Bay (10/9)
Played in 47 games (35 starts) for Connecticut
Recorded 355 stops (183 solo), five sacks, six forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and three interceptions in his career at Connecticut
As a senior, led Connecticut with 140 tackles (56 solo) and had five forced fumbles
In 2003, was named All-Independent after starting every game at middle linebacker and posting 113 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries
Joined Connecticut in 2001 and took over as a starter as a sophomore
Attended Norwood (Mass.) High School, lettering three times in football
All-Star pick by The Boston Herald and The Boston Globe as a senior
