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Redskins Sign Defensive Lineman Stacy McGee

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The Redskins have added 27-year-old defensive lineman Stacy McGee, who his entering his fifth season in the NFL. He has recorded 63 tackles so far in his career.

The Washington Redskins continued to bolster the defensive line early in the free agency period, signing defensive tackle Stacy McGee.

Check out these photos of DT Stacy McGee.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

McGee, 27, is entering his fifth season in the NFL. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma.

In four seasons with the Oakland Raiders, the 6-foot-3, 310 pounder has recorded 63 tackles along with three sacks and two fumbles forced in 51 regular season games.

McGee made his professional debut on Sept. 8, 2013, recording a tackle against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Muskogee, Okla., native finished the season with 20 tackles along with a half-sack.

In 2014, McGee appeared in 11 games, recording four tackles. He would follow it up with 22 tackles in 16 games for the Raiders in 2015.

McGee had arguably his most productive season in 2016, tallying 17 tackles along with 2.5 sacks for a Raiders team that made the playoffs.

He recorded a career-high 1.5 sacks against the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 9.

McGee played four years at Oklahoma, seeing action in 34 games with 15 starts. In those contest, he totaled 63 tackles (9.5 for loss) along with 2.5 sacks.

The 27-year-old joins a defensive line that includes veteran Ricky Jean Francois along with second-year players Anthony Lanier and Matt Ioannidis. They will work under new defensive line coach Jim Tomsula. 

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