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The New Orleans Saints announced today that they have acquired middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma from the New York Jets in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. The announcement of Vilma’s acquisition was made by Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis.
Vilma, 25, was selected by the Jets with the 12th pick overall (first round) in the 2004 NFL Draft and earned the Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honor for his 118-tackle, three-interception, two-sack season. The 6-1, 230-pound graduate of the University of Miami has started every regular season game (55) but two that he has played over the past four seasons while with the Jets (2004-2007), as well as starting all three playoff games he appeared in while a member of the Jets. Full Story - NewOrleansSaints.comhttp://www.neworleanssaints.com/Articles/2008/2/Saints Acquire LB Jonathan Vilma from Jets.aspx