Archives for April 8, 2016

'He spent the past two seasons with the Carolina Panthers serving mainly in a backup capacity, though he did make eight starts between 2014 and 2015. Prior to that Velasco was a starter for Pittsburgh in 2013 (11 starts) and Tennessee in 2012 (16 starts) mostly at center.'

'Velasco, 31, began his career as a practice squad player in 2008 after signing as an undrafted rookie with the Tennessee Titans. He worked his way up the Titans depth chart over the years eventually earning a starting job at center in 2012, making all 16 starts. The following year he signed as a free agent with Pittsburgh and started 11 games in the pivot for the Steelers.'