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New Orleans Saints free agent linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar visited the St. Louis Rams, according to a league source. Dunbar Dunbar, 27, had a career-high 79 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles last season. In four seasons with the Saints, the former Boston College standout has recorded 159 career tackles, two sacks, 10 pass deflections and two forced fumbles.

Source: Scout.com
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