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Redskins Sign Nose Tackle Jerrell Powe

The Washington Redskins today announced the signing of nose tackle Jerrell Powe, a sixth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2011 NFL Draft who has appeared in 28 career games with the Chiefs and the Houston Texans.

Powe's signing adds even more depth to an already competitive group along the interior defensive line for the Redskins, which includes Ricky Jean Francois, Frank Kearse, Chris Baker, Kedric Golston, Terrance Knighton and Travian Robertson.

Here's Powe's professional statistical background, courtesy of Redskins Public Relations:

Jerrell Powe -- NT -- 6-2, 331 pounds -- Ole Miss

Powe was originally selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round (199th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.