The Washington Redskins have signed former St. Louis Rams safety O.J. Atogwe to a five-year contract.
Atogwe, who was released by the St. Louis Rams on February 18, was free to sign with any team because he had been released and his rights were no longer held by the Rams.
The Redskins were looking to upgrade the free safety position after Kareem Moore struggled both with performance and health last season and turned to Atogwe. The veteran saftey has ties to the Redskins having played for defensive coordinator Jim Haslett in St. Louis from 2006-2007.
The 29-year old has recorded 22 interceptions in six NFL seasons. Last season Atogwe recorded 73 tackles, nine pass deflections and three interceptions.
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