Jason Babin Jason Thomas Babin ( born May 24 , 1980 ) is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football for Western Michigan University ( WMU ) , and was twice recognized as the conference defensive player of the year . He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft . Babin has also played for the Seattle Seahawks , Kansas City Chiefs , Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles . Early years . Babin attended Paw Paw High School and lettered in football and wrestling . In football , he was a two - time team Defensive MVP , and was an All - Kalamazoo Valley Association first team choice as a senior . In wrestling , he was the state champion as a senior . Babin came back from a broken leg his senior year , playing in the last 3 games and earning a scholarship from Western Michigan University . College career . Babin attended Western Michigan University and finished his college football career with 38 sacks , 299 tackles , eight forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries . Babin started 25 of 47 games at WMU , setting Broncos career marks in sacks ( 38 ) and tackles for loss ( 75 ) . Babin also had two passes defended , blocked three punts and had three receptions for 55 yards . Babin started all 12 games at left defensive end as a senior , earning First - team All - America honors from The NFL Draft Report and College Sports Report and added Second - team honors from Sports Illustrated , The Sporting News and College Football News . He was a First - team All - Mid - American Conference selection and league ' s Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season , in addition to being team captain and team MVP . As a senior he made 115 tackles and matched his career - high with 15 sacks and made 33 tackles behind the line of scrimmage . As a junior he started all 12 games and made 94 tackles ( 26 for loss ) , 15 sacks , two forced fumbles , one fumble recovery and two passes defensed . Babin also blocked two punts and caught three passes for 35 yards . He made 56 tackles ( 13 for loss ) as a sophomore , plus a team - leading seven sacks and two forced fumbles . As a freshman , Babin played in all 12 games , collected 34 tackles and was the only true freshman to earn a letter . Professional career . Houston Texans . Babin was drafted by Houston Texans in first round ( 27th pick overall ) of 2004 NFL Draft . The Texans traded second , third , fourth , and fifth round pick to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a first ( 27th overall ) and fifth round pick . He was signed to a five - year $ 6 million contract by Texans on June 26 , 2004 . He played 16 games in his rookie season for Houston , making 51 solo tackles , 12 assisted tackles and four sacks . In 2005 , he played in 12 games , and made 35 tackles . He matched his 2004 sack mark with four and also forced two fumbles . In 2006 , he played 15 games , getting 26 tackles and five sacks . Seattle Seahawks . On September 1 , 2007 , Babin was acquired by the Seattle Seahawks from the Houston Texans in exchange for safety Michael Boulware . He was released by the Seahawks on September 17 , 2008 after the team acquired wide receiver Keary Colbert from the Denver Broncos . Kansas City Chiefs . Babin was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on November 12 , 2008 , after defensive end Brian Johnston was placed on injured reserve . After the 2008 season , Babin became a free agent . First stint with Eagles . Babin was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 4 , 2009 . Tennessee Titans . On March 19 , 2010 , Babin signed with the Tennessee Titans . Babin ' s lone season with Titans proved to be his best , recording 58 tackles , 12 . 5 sacks , and two forced fumbles , which led to him being named to the 2011 Pro Bowl . Second stint with Eagles . Following his Pro Bowl season , Babin signed a five - year deal with the Eagles worth approximately $ 28 million . This deal included guarantees in the $ 5 – 6 million range and reunited him with former Titans defensive line coach Jim Washburn . In week one of the 2011 regular season against the St . Louis Rams , Babin had two sacks , which matched his previous total during his last stint with the Eagles . He then went on a rampage , acquiring 8 sacks in three games , and climbed to the top of the NFL with 18 sacks with 2 games remaining in the season . He finished the season with 40 tackles and 18 sacks , the highest of his career . On November 27 , 2012 , the Eagles released Babin following a loss to Carolina on Monday Night Football . He had 5 . 5 sacks through 11 games . Jacksonville Jaguars . On November 28 , 2012 , Babin was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars . On November 17 , 2013 , Babin inadvertently ripped out a handful of Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington ' s " dreads " . On March 10 , 2014 , Babin voided the final two years of his contract to become a free agent . Three days later , on March 13 , he re - signed with the team . Personal . He has a wife and two sons . He is a supporter of the Republican Party , is an avid poker player , and is well known for his devout love of the theater , which has included multiple trips to plays both on and off Broadway .