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DE Dave Tollefson rejoins the New York Giants

The Columbian
Published: August 5, 2011, 5:00pm

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Veteran defensive end Dave Tollefson has rejoined the New York Giants.

The four-year veteran who has played in 47 games with the Giants since 2007 and became a free agent after last season. He has 48 tackles, 5.0 sacks, three passes defensed and 28 special teams tackles in his career.

In 2010, Tollefson played in 13 games and had 10 tackles, a half sack, 3 passes defensed and two forced fumbles on defense. He was tied for second on the team with 13 special teams tackles. The previous season he had a career-high 20 tackles on defense.

Tollefson joined the Giants in 2007 when he was signed off the Oakland Raiders’ practice squad.

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