| Erasmus
James
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Taylor Sidelined
Jason Taylor wasn’t worried about his calf when he left FedEx Field.
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Sep 22, 2008 |
Zorn Day After Presser Highlights
Jim Zorn spoke with the media today, one day after the preseason game against the Jaguars.
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Aug 29, 2008 |
Five to Watch 
When the Redskins play at Carolina tonight, here are five players to keep an eye on:
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Aug 23, 2008 |
Redskins Training Camp: August 19th
John Keim reports on his observations from the Redskins Training Camp on August 19th.
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Aug 19, 2008 |
Redskins Training Camp: August 11
John Keim reports on his observations from the Redskins Training Camp on August 11th.
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Aug 11, 2008 |
August 11th: They Said What?
See what various Redskins had to say today, including Erasmus James. (Pictured)
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Aug 11, 2008 |
Vikings Get Conditional Pick for James
The Vikings were able to get a conditional draft pick in 2009 by trading Erasmus James.
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May 27, 2008 |
Holdout, Injuries Spoiled Chance at Stardom
Erasmus James never got untracked in three-plus seasons with Vikings
-by VikingUpdate.com
May 24, 2008 |
Commentary: The Draft That Didn’t Do Much
If the team's 2005 draft would have panned out, some free-agent signings wouldn't be needed.
-by VikingUpdate.com
May 24, 2008 |
Vikings Waive DE Erasmus James
The Vikings waived defensive end Erasmus James on Friday, likely ending his Vikings career.
-by VikingUpdate.com
May 23, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-4
Wt: 266
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11/04/1982 |
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Pembroke Pines,
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How Acquired: Was the Vikings’ second first-round pick in the 2005 draft, taken with the 18th overall selection.
Injury History: Suffered a hip injury in preseason camp in 2003 at Wisconsin and was granted a medical redshirt for the 2003 season. Suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the second game of the 2006 season that put him on injured reserve and required surgery.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2005: Was inactive for the season opener vs. Tampa Bay after being diagnosed with symptoms consistent with having mononucleosis. Was active the remaining 15 games, earning nine starts – starting one game at left defensive end and the final eight games of the season at right end. Finished the season with 28 tackles, one forced fumble and tied for second on the team with four sacks.
2006: What was hoped to be a breakout year ended before it had a chance to get underway. In the second game of the season against the Panthers, James tore his left ACL and was placed on injured reserve. In his abbreviated season, he had seven tackles (three solo), one tackle for a loss and seven quarterback hurries.
College: James made a successful recovery from a career-threatening hip injury suffered prior to the 2003 season, made the switch to left end, and finished 2004 with 36 tackles, eight sacks, seven QB pressures and 11.5 tackles-for-loss while being limited in three games with an ankle injury. Played right end in 2002, registering four sacks, 17 pressures and 52 tackles, seven for losses, all while playing with a sprained knee. Ended his college career at Wisconsin with 124 tackles, 18 sacks, seven forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Criminal justice and sociology major.
High School: Moved to New York from the island of St. Kitts and grew up in The Bronx. Moved to Florida and was a standout basketball player in high school, eventually trying football in his senior season at McArthur (Fla.) High. Earned third-team all-state honors after making 53 tackles, 23 for losses, and 14 sacks, and was named the school’s outstanding defensive lineman.
Personal: Born in St. Kitts, a Caribbean island, where his father was the press secretary to the prime minister.
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