Sean Hillary Locklear (born May 29, 1981) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the third round of the

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. He played

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. Locklear also played for the

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, and

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

He was selected with the 21st pick of the third round of the

out of

. Before the start of the 2005 season, he was moved to tackle when starter

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was injured in the preseason. On February 21, 2008, the Seahawks re-signed Locklear, keeping him away from the free agent market. Both sides agreed to a new 5-year extension worth a maximum value of $32 million and $12 million in bonuses.

Washington Redskins

On August 5, 2011, Locklear signed with the

New York Giants

On April 11, 2012, Locklear signed with the

Atlanta Falcons

On November 13, 2013, Locklear signed with the

on a one-year deal.

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Locklear, Sean 1981 births Living people African-American players of American football American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles Atlanta Falcons players NC State Wolfpack football players Seattle Seahawks players Washington Redskins players New York Giants players