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Looking Ahead
A look at the Patriots roster reveals some interesting developments for 2009
-by PatriotsInsider.com Sep 9, 2009
DE Derrick Burgess: Oakland Moves On
-by PatriotsInsider.com Aug 14, 2009
What Kind Of Impact Will Burgess Have At OLB?
A look at the role Derrick Burgess will have while playing OLB in New England
-by PatriotsInsider.com Aug 12, 2009
Rumor Mill: Burgess Could Still Be Traded
The position of the Raiders to keep dusgruntled DE Derrick Burgess is becoming less tenable...
-by PatriotsInsider.com Aug 5, 2009
DE Derrick Burgess: Raiders DE Still Hasn't Reported
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Aug 1, 2009
DE Derrick Burgess: Trade Rumor Update
-by PatriotsInsider.com May 22, 2009
DE Derrick Burgess: Burgess inactive vs Atlanta
-by SilverandBlack.com Nov 2, 2008
Sapp avoids suspension but is fined
Warren Sapp avoided a suspension but did get hit with a $75,000 fine
-by SilverandBlack.com Dec 27, 2007
Raiders defensive line finds chemistry
It wasn’t all dark clouds following the Raiders’ 12-10 loss to Kansas City on Sunday.
-by SilverandBlack.com Oct 22, 2007
Burgess' status in doubt
Two days after saying he expected Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Burgess to start...
-by SilverandBlack.com Oct 10, 2007
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Derrick Burgess
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 260
Position: DE
Date of Birth: 08/12/1978
Experience: 7
College: Mississippi


Biography:
Burgess collected 11 sacks in his second season in Oakland during the 2006 campaign. He also contributed 50 tackles and forced one fumble.

Earned first career Pro Bowl nod in his first season in Oakland in 2005 when he led the NFL in sacks with 16.0. Became the first Raider to lead the league in sacks since the sack became an official stat in 1982. Set a new franchise single-season record with 16.0 sacks, eclipsing Sean Jones' total of 15.5 set in 1986.

Signed as a free agent on March 12, 2005 after playing his first four years with the Philadelphia Eagles.