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Joined BAL (from CLE)
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Entered the NFL with CLE
From nflverse weekly injury reports · coverage begins 2009.
| Season | Team | Games Out | Designations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DAL | 0 | W15Questionable· Concussion |
| 2009 | CIN | 1 | W2Out· KneeW3Questionable· Knee |
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Will Shields
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Wore 3 distinct franchise crests across 2 seasons (2011–2012) — a true nomad. The crest trail: