Local time on March 9 evening, being rebuilt Jacksonville Jaguars team with the left front section Tra Thomas signed three years, the Hawks defense was the back bone of his desire to achieve glory. 34-year-old Thomas last season played for the Philadelphia Eagles, 658 sack attempt only succeeded twice, came after the Jaguar team is expected to take over Kali Fu Barnes asdefense leaders to help get last season's 5 wins, 11 losses Jaguar team to improve the quality of defense. Thomas said: "I hope I can become an important piece line of defense, helping to reverse the fate of the team." Thomas, first round draft pick in 1998, the first 11 selected by the Hawks, which 11 years has been to stay in Philadelphia, height of 6 feet 7 inches (2 meters 01), weight 317 pounds, was a sturdy defender of the center line, the Hawks wanted to extend his contract, but Thomas also wanted to be nearer family in Jack sonville, he said: "I left home for many years, can only take care of themselves, their leisure time soaking in the gym, my goal is to hit the ball for 20 years. "Jaguar team lost this year, running back Fred - Taylor, defensive end Paul - Si Paise and linebacker Mike - Peterson, and wide receiver Jerry - Porter and corner back Drayton - Floren cetermination Porter and Florence came to the team, the holding over $ 10 million annual salary,but the court did not show proper level, but in the locker room Naofan Tian, so the team decided to remove them. Owner Wayne - Weaver and general manager Jean - Smith vowed to no longermake the same mistake this year, especially in the economic crisis environment.Smith said: "Stella is the Philadelphia Eagles in recent years, an important member, he is anever green, three-time All-Star Game, play a very stable, very respected in the locker room is also a member, we believe that character is important criterion for the introduction of players, he is the kind of player we need, the contract is very favorable for both sides, "the successful introduction of Thomas, the Jaguar team in next month's draft, more at ease, can be used to select the original front section the number of places left to other locations.