RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday that they have signed safety Kevin Ellison to a new contract, one week after claiming him off waivers.
The team said it had to claim the former San Diego Charger last week, then waive him and allow him to clear waivers before it could rework a new deal.
Ellison was an All-Pac-10 selection and team captain at USC for new Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. Ellison started nine games at strong safety as a rookie for San Diego last season.
The Chargers waived Ellison after police in Redondo Beach, Calif., stopped him for speeding in a school zone near his former high school in late May. Police said a search of Ellison's vehicle turned up 100 Vicodin pills.
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