Former Mountaineer Bruce Irvin to Return to NFL, Join Detroit Lions

Former Mountaineer Bruce Irvin to Return to NFL, Join Detroit Lions

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Irvin, 35, who most recently completed a third sting with the Seahawks, the NFL franchise who drafted him, played for the Mountaineers from 2010-2011. He recorded 45 tackles and 22.5 sacks in two seasons at WVU, playing a key role on West Virginia’s Orange Bowl winning team.

Once turning pro, Irvin was drafted with the 15th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by Seattle. He has since also played for the Raiders, Falcons, Panthers and Bears, totaling 340 tackles and 54 sacks. Irvin reached two Super Bowls, winning XLVIIII with the Seahawks.

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