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The_Philster
04-28-2003, 08:50 PM
PHILADELPHIA (April 28, 2003 2:41 p.m. EDT) - Three-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins signed a seven-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.

Dawkins, a first-team All-Pro last season, led the Eagles with a career-high 131 tackles, forced seven fumbles, recovered three and had two interceptions. He anchors a secondary that features Pro Bowl cornerback Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor.

Terms of the deal weren't immediately known.

The 29-year-old Dawkins was selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 1996 draft. A three-year starter at strong safety at Clemson, Dawkins moved to free safety in the NFL. He started 13 games as a rookie, and quickly emerged as one of the best at his position. ...
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