NameNo.PosSeasons playedGamesStarts
Niko Koutouvides 53 LB 2009-10 30 0
CollegeHeightWeightDate of birth
Purdue 6-2 238 25-Mar-81
How acquiredHow left
Unrestricted free agent - Denver - 2009 Released after 2010 season
Was notionally listed as a linebacker on the roster but there for special teams only never actually played a defensive snap in two seasons. Ranked fourth on the team in special teams' tackles in 2010 having led the Bucs in 2009 with 18 on the season. Was originally a 4th round pick in 2004 and spent four seasons with Seattle and then a year in Denver as a special teams force. Was not offered a contract after the lockout ended in July 2011 and went on to play two further years with the Patriots before leaving the NFL for good.
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2009 2010
GamesStartsGamesStarts
16 0 14 0

Special Teams' Tackles
Season Solo Asst Total
2009 11 7 18
2010 10 4 14
Total 21 11 32