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    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Tue., May. 21, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Wed., May. 22, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Thu., May. 23, 2013 4:00PM - 5:00PM EDT This Week @ The Park

    This Week @ The Park features a lively panel discussion on all things Redskins. Opinions, interviews, the Top 5 topics, highlights, and more...LIVE from Redskins Park each week!

  • Thu., May. 23, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Fri., May. 24, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Sat., May. 25, 2013 5:00PM - 10:00PM EDT 'No Shoes Nation' Tour with Kenny Chesney & Eric Church

    Kenny Chesney, a four-time CMA ‘Entertainer of the Year’ winner, and Eric Church, the 2012 CMA ‘Album of the Year’ winner, will unite for the ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour which will stop at FedExField on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

    Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com/FedExField.

  • Mon., May. 27, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Tue., May. 28, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Wed., May. 29, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)

Players

Leigh Torrence
DB #29
Height:
5-11
Weight:
182
Age:
31
College:
Stanford
Experience:
3

Transactions:

  • Was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers in 2005.
  • Was waived by Green Bay on September 3, 2005 and signed by the Atlanta Falcons on September 4, 2005.
  • Waived by Atlanta on September 2, 2006, and the signed by the Washington Redskins on December 27, 2006.
  • Waived by Redskins on November 8 2008 and then claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints on November 10, 2008.
  • Signed with the Redskins for a second stint on April 9, 2012.

Transactions:

  • Was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers in 2005.
  • Was waived by Green Bay on September 3, 2005 and signed by the Atlanta Falcons on September 4, 2005.
  • Waived by Atlanta on September 2, 2006, and the signed by the Washington Redskins on December 27, 2006.
  • Waived by Redskins on November 8 2008 and then claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints on November 10, 2008.
  • Signed with the Redskins for a second stint on April 9, 2012.

PRO:

  • Played rookie season with Atlanta in 2005.
  • First stint with Redskins lasted from 2006-2008.
  • Played with New Orleans from 2008-2011.
  • Played in 73 games, with one start
  • Has recorded 75 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, nine passes defensed, one touchdown.

 

2011 (SAINTS)

  • Appeared in 13 games.
  • Recorded 15 tackles (12 solo), one sack, and three passes defensed.
  • Made one interception, which was for his first career interception return for a touchdown.

 

2010 (SAINTS)

  • Played in 13 games.
  • Made 22 tackles (16 solo), and one sack.
  • Had three passes defensed and made his first career interception.
  • Had 11 special teams tackles.

2009 (SAINTS)

  • Played in five games and recorded eight tackles (seven solo), 0.5 sack and five special teams tackles.
  • Placed on injured reserve, Nov. 23, following season-ending shoulder injury.

2008 (REDSKINS/SAINTS)

  • Appeared in 16 games total for Redskins and Saints, recording 13 tackles (eight solo), four pass defenses and career-high 19 special teams stops.
  • Appeared in nine games with Washington and recorded nine tackles with two pass defenses, along with 11 special teams stops before being waived, Nov. 8.
  • After being claimed off waivers by the Saints, appeared in seven games and had four tackles (three solo), two passes defensed and eight special teams stops.
  • Played extensively in nickel package vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7 and had a season-high three tackles along with two special teams stops.

2007 (REDSKINS)

  • Played in all 16 games for first time as member of Redskins.
  • Finished with a career-high in tackles (33), solo tackles (24) and added a sack.
  • Appeared in first career playoff game at Seattle, 1/5/07, and finished with a team-best three special teams stops, two tackles and a pass defense.

2006 (REDSKINS)

  • Spent training camp with Atlanta before being released and signed to active roster of Redskins for season finale.

2005 (FALCONS)

  • Appeared in 10 games for Falcons.
  • Made NFL debut at Saints, Oct. 16.
Defensive
YearTeamGTotalSoloAstSckSFTYPDefIntTDsYdsAvgLng
TOTAL 73 130 108 22 3.0 0 9 2 1 63 -- 42
2011 NO 13 20 17 3 1.0 0 3 1 1 42 42.0 42T
2010 NO 13 27 26 1 1.0 -- 2 1 0 21 21.0 21
2009 NO 5 10 9 1 0.5 -- 0 -- -- -- -- --
2008 NO 7 9 7 2 0.0 -- 2 -- -- -- -- --
2008 WAS 9 16 11 5 0.0 -- 2 -- -- -- -- --
2007 WAS 16 43 34 9 1.0 -- 0 -- -- -- -- --
2006 WAS 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2005 ATL 10 5 4 1 0.0 -- 0 -- -- -- -- --

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