Preds dip in free agent pool to sign Chris Pointer
Published on November 2, 2006 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Orlando Predators News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2006) - The Orlando Predators, traditionally quiet in the free agent market, grabbed its second notable free agent of the 2007 pre-season, signing former Kansas City Brigade defensive specialist Chris Pointer to a one-year deal.
A veteran entering his fifth season, Pointer started all 16 games for the Brigade last year - recording a career-high 74 tackles with one interception and 10 pass defenses. For his AFL career, he has 219 career tackles with 38 pass defenses and three interceptions - playing for the Brigade, New Orleans VooDoo and New Jersey Gladiators.
In addition to his Arena Football League career, Pointer has spent time in the NFL (Carolina Panthers), NFL-Europe (Frankfurt) and the "arenafootball2" league (Norfolk). Pointer played college football at Kentucky State University, where he was a three-year starter.
"Chris is a solid, experienced defensive back," Orlando Predators Head Coach Jay Gruden said. "I think he has the ability to fit into our system and compete for a starting job."
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