Haynesworth voted GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week

Oct 02, 2008 at 02:41 PM

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Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been voted the GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week.

Haynesworth recorded two sacks, six tackles and one defensed pass in the Titans' 30 – 17 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Haynesworth was selected from among five finalists by voters on NFL.com/gmc. The other finalists were defensive end Charles Grant of the New Orleans Saints, linebacker Derrick Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs, cornerback Darrelle Revis of the New York Jets and linebacker Barrett Ruud of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

After the regular season, five players will be nominated for GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/gmc throughout the month of January.

2008 GMC SIERRA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Week 1: LB LaMarr Woodley, PIT
Week 2: SS Troy Polamalu, PIT
Week 3: LB Joey Porter, MIA
Week 4: DT Albert Haynesworth, TEN

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