Matt Toeaina
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Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Toeaina was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft.[2] In a 2007 preseason game against the Detroit Lions, he returned an interception for 81 yards and a touchdown—an improbable achievement for a 311-pound defensive tackle.[3] Toeaina, however did not make the Bengals final roster, and was signed to their practice squad.[4]
Chicago Bears
Toeaina was signed by the Chicago Bears to a three-year contract on December 12, 2007.[4]
He saw his first regular season action when the Chicago Bears signed him late in the season. Toeaina registered his first NFL sack against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 28, 2010.[5]
Toeaina signed a 3-year contract extension with the Chicago Bears on December 27, 2010.[6]
On December 17, 2012, Toeaina was placed on injured reserve.[7]
On March 13, 2013, the Bears announced that they will release Toeaina,[8] and was officially released on April 2.[9] Toeaina ended his tenure in Chicago with 24 starts, recording 66 tackles, two sacks, three passes broken up, and one fumble recovery.[10]
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