This has been a troublesome season for the New Orleans Saints, to say the least.
Sadly, issues could have worsened for the fan base and the group.
In accordance with a statement shared by the staff, former defensive finish Jimmy Wilkerson has handed away.
Wilkerson spent 9 seasons within the league, together with the 2010 marketing campaign with the group.
He handed away on December 13 in Oklahoma Metropolis, and he was simply 43 years previous.
Wilkerson spent his collegiate profession with the Oklahoma Sooners.
He was taken No. 189 general within the sixth spherical of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Wilkerson started his profession with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs earlier than a two-year stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Then, he joined the Saints simply after Tremendous Bowl XLIV earlier than ending his profession as a member of the Seattle Seahawks again in 2011.
Whereas not the most well-liked determine amongst followers, he drew reward for being a robust and beloved presence within the locker room, despite the fact that his time with the staff was short-lived.
By 119 profession appearances (21 begins), the defensive finish logged 179 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 14.0 sacks, eight passes defended, three pressured fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.
His lone yr within the Huge Straightforward could have been one in all his extra productive seasons.
He logged 2.0 sacks, 16 whole tackles, and two tackles for loss, together with one within the staff’s Wild Card playoff loss to the Seahawks.
The main points of his passing haven’t been disclosed but, and it’s a disgrace to see him go so younger.
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