St. Louis Rams' Dexter Coakley (52) moves in to tackle Houston Texans quarterback David Carr (8) during the fourth quarter in this Nov. 27, 2005 file photo, in Houston. Appalachian State product Dexter Coakley is a 10-year NFL veteran with the Dallas Cowboys and the Rams. He is set to retire after being released by the Rams in the offseason. AP Photo logo AP Photo 51 months ago

St. Louis Rams' Dexter Coakley (52) moves in to tackle Houston Texans quarterback David Carr (8) during the fourth quarter in this Nov. 27, 2005 file photo, in Houston. Appalachian State product Dexter Coakley is a 10-year NFL veteran with the Dallas Cowboys and the Rams. He is set to retire after being released by the Rams in the offseason.

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