Jags get LB Winborn in trade with 49ers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2005) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired linebacker Jamie Winborn from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.

Winborn started two of the 49ers' three games this season and had 13 tackles and a pass deflection. Last week, Winborn cleaned out his locker and left the team after coach Mike Nolan abruptly announced plans to trade him. Winborn had lost his job to converted defensive end Andre Carter. - NFL Football -

In four-plus years with San Francisco, Winborn had 156 tackles, nine sacks and three interceptions. - NFL Football -

The Jaguars released defensive tackle Martin Chase to make room for Winborn.

"It was an opportunity to acquire a linebacker who's a good player and fits our system," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said. "It wasn't anything that was too costly or too difficult to pull off."

Del Rio wouldn't commit to Winborn becoming a starter when he begins workouts with the Jaguars next week, but said he would get a spot with the club's special teams.

"We see him as a guy who's played well, has started, so he has experience, has speed and can help us on (special) teams," Del Rio said. "We'll let him grow into a role." - NFL Football -

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