Chris Wilson (born July 10, 1982) is a

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who is now retired. He began his professional career with the

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after signing as an

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. He spent five seasons in the

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(NFL) with the

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and

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before re-signing with the Lions. He played

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for

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. He is a member of

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fraternity.

Professional career

BC Lions

Wilson signed with the

and was part of the BC Lions' defensive line in their

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victory.

Washington Redskins

On January 3, 2007, Wilson signed with the

for a reported three-year contract. In the 2007 season, his rookie season in the NFL, he finished with 13 tackles and four sacks. Wilson recorded 20 tackles and one sack in the 2009 season. Initially, Wilson played as a defensive end for the Redskins, but transitioned to outside linebacker when the team switched to a 3-4 defense in the 2010 season.

Philadelphia Eagles

The

signed Wilson on August 8, 2011. He was released during final cuts on September 2, 2011.

Second stint with Redskins

On April 24, 2012, Wilson signed a one-year contract with

and competed with Markus White and Rob Jackson for one of the backup roles at outside linebacker. After performing well in the preseason games, he made the final 53-man roster by the start of the 2012 season.

Return to BC Lions

On September 9, 2013, the

announced that Wilson had re-signed with the team.

Coaching

Wilson interned as a special teams and linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2017 NFL training camp. He served as the head football coach of the Flint Jaguars, the remaining high school team in the Flint, Michigan community. Wilson also served as the defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator for Vermilion Community College. Wilson is currently serving as director and head football coach for 475 Elite Training’s Youth Football Club. Wilson also serves as a youth pastor at Church of the Harvest International.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsWashington Redskins bioBC Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Chris 1982 births Living people American football defensive ends American football linebackers American players of Canadian football BC Lions players Canadian football defensive linemen Northwood Timberwolves football players Philadelphia Eagles players Players of American football from Flint, Michigan Sportspeople from Flint, Michigan Washington Redskins players