Starting at linebacker for fourth straight season after signing four-year, $10.5 million contract in March. ... Played strongside linebacker first three seasons, but is expected to play weakside linebacker in 2003 in place of departed Nate Wayne. ... Is the only returning Packers defensive player who started all 16 regular-season games in 2002. ... Had a career-high 111 tackles and three sacks, and two interceptions in 2002. ... Finished fifth on the team in tackles in 2001 with 92 in 2001. ... Started all 16 games in 2001 for the first time, playing through a season-long assortment of injuries (groin/rib/elbow/quad/ankle/calf). ... Has started all three of Green Bay's playoff games in last two seasons.

College
Was a three-time letterman at Ohio State (1997-99), starting his final two seasons at strong-side linebacker. Declared for the 2000 NFL Draft with one year of eligibility remaining because he had redshirted in 1996 as a true freshman. A two-time recipient of All-Big Ten honors, he also received All-America recognition in 1999. Led the Buckeyes in tackles for loss twice (1998-99), in sacks on two occasions (1997 and '99), one time in total tackles (1999) and once in forced fumbles (1999).