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Bucs Sign LeGrand in Heartwarming Move

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There have been all kinds of undrafted free agent signings in the post-draft process, but we're pretty sure none of them will warm the heart like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreeing to terms with former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand. If you don't know, LeGrand was paralyzed in a 2010 game when he was playing for then-head coach Greg Schiano, who now coaches the Bucs. It is unknown what LeGrand's role in the Buccaneers organization will be, but "inspirational leader" would be a pretty decent starting title.

"Leading up to the draft, I couldn't help but think that this should've been Eric's draft class," Schiano said in a statement. "This small gesture is the least we could do to...

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