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Falcons ink free agent center Stepanovich
by AtlantaFalcons.com
The Atlanta Falcons today signed unrestricted free agent center Alex Stepanovich from the Cincinnati Bengals.
Stepanovich (step-AHN-o-vich), 6-4, 300 pounds, is a four-year veteran who was originally selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. In his rookie campaign he started all 16 games and blocked for the League?s all-time leading rusher, Emmitt Smith, who gained 937 yards. Stepanovich started in 14 games in the next two seasons for Arizona (2005-2006) before he signed with the Bengals as a free agent on March 16, 2007. Last season, he competed in 12 games with Cincinnati, which included four starts. He contributed to a pass protection unit that allowed only 17 sacks, a franchise record-low.
An Ohio State alum, Stepanovich competed for the Buckeyes from 2000-2003 and started as both a junior and senior. He played center for the school?s 2002 National Championship team that defeated Miami (Fla.) in the Fiesta Bowl along with Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins, defensive tackle Tim Anderson and tight end Ben Hartsock.
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