Event Date: December 8th, 1985
Event Description: Stallions Beef Up
Source: Football News
The Birmingham Stallions, in an attempt to beef up their defensive front, signed three linemen and a pair of linebackers on Friday.
Veterans John Lee, Bennie Smith and Ronnie Paggett were among the six defensive players signed by the team.
The 6-foot-2, 255-pound Lee was with Arizona last season where he registered five sacks and 27 tackles. Lee, a nine-year veteran, has spent time with the Chicago Blitz, New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers.
“We concentrated on upgrading the defensive line and linebacker positions and with these acquisitions we anticipate a very competitive training camp,” said vice president and general manager Jerry Sklar.
Other players signed included linebackers Stan Blinka and Freddie Smith, and defensive back Mark McCants.
Blinka is a six-year veteran who led the Denver Gold in tackles last season with 93. He also played five seasons in the National Football League with the New York Jets.
Mark McCants has spent his entire career with the Stars and Freddie Smith was with the team in 1983.
Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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