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In the 2003 NFL Draft Redding was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 3rd round (66th overall). He became the starter at left defensive end prior to the 2004 season. In 2005, he played in all 16 games and set a career high with 42

tackles (29 solo). He emerged in 2006 as one of the best inside pass-rushers in the NFL after moving from defensive end to tackle.

On February 22, 2007, the Lions placed the franchise tag on Redding and he was designated as the team's non-exclusive franchise

player. On July 16, the Lions and Redding agreed to a seven-year, $49 million contract. The deal included over $16 million in

guaranteed money. The move came amid a bit of controversy, as it made Redding the highest paid defensive tackle in the league.

Redding was placed on season-ending injured reserve with injuries to his knee and groin on December 12, 2008.

On March 14, 2009, Detroit traded him and a 2009 fifth-round draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks for linebacker Julian Peterson.

He was expected to play defensive end on 1st and 2nd downs and play defensive tackle on 3rd downs for extra pass rush.

Redding signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens on March 22, 2010

Redding intercepted a tipped pass by Drew Brees in a week 15 game against the New Orleans Saints on December 19, 2010 to help

seal a big win for the Ravens. It was his first career interception.



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