Jason Babin
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Houston Texans
Babin was drafted by Houston TexansHouston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in first round (27th pick overall) of 2004 NFL Draft
2004 NFL Draft
The 2004 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 24-25, 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden...
. The Texans traded 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th round pick to the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
in exchange for a 1st (27th overall) and 5th pick, In order to draft Babin. He was signed to a five-year $6 million contract by Texans on June 26, 2004. He played 16 games in his rookie season for Houston, making 63 tackles and 4 sacks. In 2005, he played in 12 games, and made 35 tackles. He matched his 2004 sack mark with four and also forced two fumbles. In 2006, he played 15 games, getting 26 tackles and a career-high five sacks.
Seattle Seahawks
On September 1, 2007, Babin was acquired by the Seattle SeahawksSeattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
from the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in exchange for safety Michael Boulware
Michael Boulware
Michael Boulware is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.Boulware has also played for the Houston Texans in his career...
. He was released by the Seahawks on September 17, 2008 after the team acquired wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Keary Colbert
Keary Colbert
Patrick Keary Jerel Colbert is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
from the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
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Kansas City Chiefs
Babin was signed by the Kansas City ChiefsKansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
on November 12, 2008, after defensive end
Defensive end
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Brian Johnston
Brian Johnston (American football)
Brian Thomas Johnston is an American football linebacker currently a Free Agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
was placed on injured reserve
Injured reserve
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. After the 2008 season, Babin became a free agent.
Tennessee Titans
On March 19, 2010, Babin signed with the Tennessee TitansTennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
. Babin's lone season with Titans proved to be his best, recording 58 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles, which led to him being named to the 2011 Pro Bowl
2011 Pro Bowl
The 2011 AFC–NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2010 season. It took place at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii...
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Second stint with Eagles
Following his Pro Bowl2011 Pro Bowl
The 2011 AFC–NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2010 season. It took place at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii...
Season, on July 29, 2011, he signed a five-year deal with the Eagles worth approximately $28 million. This deal also includes guarantees in the $5-6 million range and re-unites him with former Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
defensive line coach Jim Washburn
Jim Washburn
Jim Washburn is an American football coach. He is currently the defensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was the Tennessee Titans' defensive line coach from 1999–2010....
. In week one of the regular season against the St. Louis Rams, Babin had two sacks, which matched his previous total during his last stint with the Eagles.
Personal
He has a wife and two sons. He is a supporter of the Republican PartyRepublican Party (United States)
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and is an avid hunter.