John Lynch's career in photos

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A hard-hitting and smart playmaking safety, Lynch was a vital addition to the Buccaneers defense.

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John earned first-team All-Pro recognition three straight years from 1999 to 2001.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected John Lynch out of Stanford in the third round, 82nd choice overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.

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Lynch became the anchor of Tampa Bay’s secondary on a defense that perennially ranked among the NFL’s best.

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In all, Lynch played in 224 regular season games, recorded 26 interceptions returned for 204 yards, added 13 sacks, and registered more than 1,000 tackles.

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Lynch signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos in 2004 where he played the final four seasons of his 15-year career.

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Lynch was voted to nine Pro Bowls during his career.