Pro Bowl caliber defender on one of the league’s top defenses... Underrated and tenacious performer who boasts an exemplary work ethic... Unselfish player who has been a consistent force as a pass rusher and run defender from his left defensive end position... Had a career-year in 2004, leading the defensive linemen and ranking sixth on the team with a career-high 86 tackles... Also posted a career-high eight sacks to rank second on the team in 2004... Started first career game at defensive tackle against New Orleans (12/19/04), recording seven tackles, 1.5 sacks, two TFLs and one forced fumble... Has started 47 of the last 48 games for Tampa Bay... Received MVP consideration in Super Bowl XXXVII after registering three tackles, one sack, and two passes defensed in the 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders... Career statistics include 256 tackles, 28.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and 11 passes defensed... Has played in 105 career games with 54 starts... Has played in four career playoff games with three starts, adding 14 tackles, four sacks and two passes defensed... Placed on injured reserve by New England (12/14/99) and was re-signed (4/30/01)... Released by New England (9/3/01) prior to the start of the 2001 season, but was claimed by Cleveland the next day... Originally entered the league as a third round draft selection (83rd overall) by the Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft.