Kemo signs w/ Skins

[Dpantherman]

Adam_Schefter:

Filed to ESPN: Former Panthers DT Maake Kemoeatu signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the Redskins

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 10, 2010 11:47 AM ET

The Washington Redskins have beefed up their new 3-4 defense with the signing of a beefy defensive lineman.

Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that former Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the Redskins.

When Kemoeatu's visit with the Redskins was first reported, it didn't look like a signing was close because Kemoeatu isn't close to being completely recovered from the torn Achilles' tendon that cost him the entire 2009 season. But apparently the Redskins are satisfied that Kemoeatu is on the road to recovery.

The 31-year-old Kemoeatu played for the Ravens from 2002 to 2005 and the Panthers from 2006 to 2008. He is listed at 345 pounds but is likely bigger than that, and recent reports have suggested that his goal during rehab was to stay under 370.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/10/redskins-sign-maake-kemoeatu/

[rayzor]

gantts reaction was kind of funny...

Skins bought a lottery ticket. RT @Adam_Schefter Former Panthers DT Maake Kemoeatu signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the Redskins. 5 minutes ago via web

[OneBadassCat]

Well if by some chance Kemo gets healthy he could be a nasty combo with Haynesworth.

[scpanther22]

He should do his job in the 34 well..

[PantherProfessor]

I wish kemo well, he was a decent player, nice guy, just had an unfortunate injury, so we had to part ways.

maybe between kemo and haynesworth they can have 1 starting DT for the season.

[X-Clown]

If he's healthy, no one will run up the middle on the Redskins

[monstercat]

That's a lot of money for a guy his size who's coming off of a torn achilles. I wish Kemo well though.

[Kevin Greene]

G/L Kemo

[scpanther22]

With Kemo gone..how many NT do we have on the roster???

[monstercat]

With Kemo gone..how many NT do we have on the roster???

1...Louis Leonard. It's not like we're a 3-4 team though, so we don't need a NT on every down.

[The Saltman]

GL kemo

[Hairless Cat]

Best wishes Kemo

[scpanther22]

from wash beat writers

Kemoeatu's contract is two years, $7 million. But very little guaranteed. Like I said, a lot of it is incentives to make sure he heals OK

Because of injury, Im told Kemoeatu has contract w/ lot of workout, roster bonuses included up-front. Prob wont be ready until training camp

No guarantees once camp begins, but he's expected to have a chance to compete for starting nose tackle spot

[Mesmer]

I wish him good luck, but seriously the Skins are dumb.