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SAINTS SIGN NESBIT TO THREE-YEAR DEAL
March 25, 2004
New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran G Jamar Nesbit to a three-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice-President/General Manager Mickey Loomis. Nesbit was an unrestricted free agent.

Nesbit, 6-foot-4, 329 pounds, has started at both guard spots and at center over his five-season NFL career. He joins New Orleans after a one-year stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he played in all 16 games and started two contests. He has played in 69 games in his career, with 47 starts.

Before signing with Jacksonville in 2003, Nesbit spent his first four seasons with the Carolina Panthers. In 2001, he started 15 games at left guard and one at center. In 2000, he started all 16 games at right guard.

Nesbit was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Panthers out of South Carolina in 1999.