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Panthers Sign LB Jason Trusnik To A One-Year Deal

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Trusnik, 30, originally signed on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of back in 2007. He was later traded to the Browns before later signing with the Dolphins in 2011.

In 2014, Trusnik appeared in all 16 games for the Dolphins and recorded 50 tackles, an interception, two fumble recoveries and two pass defenses. Pro Football Focus has him down for playing 397 total snaps last year to go along with a solid rating as a run-defender.

 

Trusnik, 6-4 and 252 pounds, is also known as a special-teams ace and continues a string of signings the Panthers hope will strengthen those units.
 
“Jason is an experienced player who adds more competition to the linebacker position and has also been a special teams ace,” Panthers coach Ron Rivera said in a release. “I expect him to come in and be a leader. Even though he is new to us, he’s got veteran savvy to him.”
 
Trusnik was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent from Ohio Northern by the New York Jets in 2007. He has also been with the Cleveland Browns.
 
 
“I see the camaraderie that the players and coaches and general manger have here – the vision they have for their team, what kind of people they bring in and their attitude about winning,” Trusnik said in the release. “I think that says a lot about the Carolina Panthers and what they have going here.”http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article17023568.html
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Analysis: Trusnik has been a valuable -- but under-the-radar -- member of the Dolphins for the past four seasons. He's played in 64 straight games for Miami in a variety of roles. Trusnik has 10 starts for the Dolphins at inside and outside linebacker during his tenure, which included six starts last season. He's a smart, dependable player who does his job. Trusnik also brings leadership and value to the Dolphins as their special teams' captain. Look for Miami to make a push to keep Trusnik inside its locker room.
 

 

Seems like another great signing for special teams. Decent back-up

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Love it. Can be our 3rd LB and a huge piece on special teams. Blackburn in 2013 for us was better than Klein/Glanton last year and that contributed to our struggles in run-defense last year so if Trusnik can play like Blackburn or better this could be a significant signing on defense not just special teams.

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