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NFL Free Agency: Most Intriguing Waiver Wire Additions

By Erik Lambert

Oct 5, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter (15) celebrates as he scores a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter (15) celebrates as he scores a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) is tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Sam Barrington (58) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) is tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Sam Barrington (58) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Sam Barrington (LB, Kansas City Chiefs)

Inside linebacker has become a topic of concern for the Kansas City Chiefs defense. Though Derrick Johnson remains a force at that position, it’s impossible to deny that age is starting to creep into the conversation. He’s 34-years old and the team really has nobody else of note at the position they can rely on. Josh Mauga is out for the year with injury. So it was inevitable that they make a move at some point.

Sam Barrington ended up being the name they acquired. This is a rather odd case. In three years with the Green Bay Packers he’s bounced between injured reserve and quality contributor. He didn’t even play more than eight games combined in 2013 and 2015. Yet in 2014 he helped the Packers defense rebound and reach the NFC championship. When he’s healthy he can be a solid player. It’s a calculated risk that could work out for Kansas City.

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