Redskins have signed veteran linebacker Tapp

The Washington Redskins have signed veteran linebacker Darryl Tapp. (AP/Elaine Thompson)

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins have signed free-agent linebacker Darryl Tapp.

The team announced Thursday the acquisition of Tapp, who has played seven NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles.

Tapp hasn’t been a regular starter since 2008. He has been a backup for the last three seasons with the Eagles.

He has 24 career sacks in 103 games.

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