Esks ink veteran NFL linebacker
Published on March 26, 2007 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos announced today they have signed six-year NFL veteran linebacker Ronnie Heard. He cracked the San Francisco 49ers lineup as an undrafted rookie free agent in April 2000 and went on to play 69 games over five seasons with the 49ers. In 2004, Heard played in 16 games with a career high 14 starts at free safety and finished the season with a personal best 79 tackles.
In March 2005, Heard signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Falcons and played in 16 games that season.
Heard attended Brazoswood High School in Clute, Texas, where he played cornerback, free safety, tight end and wide receiver. He earned letters in track, basketball, football and baseball.
RONNIE HEARD
LB
(Import)
Mississippi
Born: October 5, 1976 - Matagorda County, TX
Height: 6-3 Weight: 215
Yrs Esks: 1st
Yrs CFL: 1st
The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club is one of the most successful teams in CFL history with 13 Grey Cup championships and a North American pro-sports record of 34 consecutive years in the playoffs. A community-owned team, the Eskimos pride themselves on giving back to the community that has supported the organization throughout its illustrious history.
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