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Tampa Bay Buccaneers add former Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington to a contract, the team announced Tuesday.

Ellington rejoins former Cardinals and current Bucs head coach Bruce Arians in Tampa Bay. Arians will return to the sideline after the Buccaneers hired him Jan. 8 to be the team's next head coach.

The club didn't release details of Ellington's contract.

The Cardinals drafted Ellington in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Arians' first season with the franchise. The running back and coach reunite after both sat out of the 2018 season. Arians retired after his fifth season with Arizona, and Ellington opted to not sign with a team in free agency.

Ellington played in 65 games with 18 starts for the Cardinals, rushing 413 times for 1,750 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also served as a pass catcher in Arians' offense, catching 145 passes for 1,296 yards and three scores.

Arizona waived Ellington in November of the 2017 season. The Houston Texans claimed him, and he appeared in four games (two starts) with the team.

Andre Iguodala voted first VP of National Basketball Players Association

Andre Iguodala voted first VP of National Basketball Players Association originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com

Warriors veteran forward Andre Iguodala was elected as the first vice president of National Basketball Players Association during its Board of Player Representatives meeting on Monday.

Iguodala has served as VP of the Executive Committee since 2013. He replaces LeBron James after his four-year term expired. 

"I am honored to be chosen by my peers to step into this position and take on a larger responsibility within the NBPA," Iguodala said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing my work with (NBPA executive director) Michele (Roberts), Chris Paul and the Executive Committee to accomplish the best possible outcomes for the union and our future members."

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Iguodala, 35, has spent the past six seasons as a member of the Warriors. He's a three-time NBA champion, two-time All-Defense selection, and the 2015 NBA Finals MVP.

Andre Iguodala replaces LeBron James … on NBAPA board

Andre Iguodala, who has excelled in a secondary role during the Warriors’ three NBA championship runs, is now second in charge among players in the NBA Players Association.

Iguodala will replace LeBron James after being voted in as the first vice president of the NBAPA’s Executive Committee, it was announced Monday.

Meanwhile, another Warrior will be exiting the committee as Stephen Curry’s term has ended.

The 35-year-old Iguodala’s four-year term will begin immediately as James’ four-year run as first VP expired. Iguodala had previously been one of the NBAPA’s vice presidents, where he was instrumental in launching the association’s first Technology Summit in July of 2016. The summit helped expose players to opportunities outside of basketball.

“I am honored to be chose by my peers to step into this position and take on a larger responsibility within the NBAPA,” Iguodala said in a statement released by the NBAPA.

Iguodala will work with executive director Michele Roberts and Paul to form the association’s nucleus.

Former Cal standout Jaylen Brown of the Celtics is one of the new vice presidents elected to the board. Other new board members include Malcolm Brogdon of the Bucks and Bismack Biyombo of the Hornets.