(5–11 record),Wyms totaled 19 tackles, two of them for losses. He eclipsed his career-high tackle mark against the Denver Broncos with 8 tackles. Wyms also contributed eight tackles against the St. Louis Rams. In the Buccaneers' first playoff season since 2002, he played in all 16 games, and started against the New England Patriots. However, the defense allowed 28 points and the Buccaneers were shut out by the reigning NFL champions and Wyms allowed quite a few runs up the middle. Wyms appeared in his 50th career game against the Carolina Panthers on December 11, 2005. Ellis Wyms finished the season with 17 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one pass defensed. He also sacked Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell in their wildcard contest. On September 1, 2007, the Bucs released him. Seattle Seahawks He signed with the Seattle Seahawks before the 2007 season. He appeared in 13 games (no starts) for the team and recorded 11 tackles. He became a free agent after the season. Minnesota Vikings On March 17, 2008, Wyms signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings worth $1.5 million and including a $500,000 signing bonus. Personal Wyms contributes to the community through the "Strong Minds, Strong Bodies" program. Ellis Wyms is also the founder of The Wyms Foundation. The program provides monthly reading activities and career advice to underprivileged children in the city of Tampa. He also participates in many community activities. In high school, he recorded 124 tackles and 7 sacks. Wyms is married to real estate consultant DeeDee Wyms. External links Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio 1979 births Living people People from Indianola, Mississippi American football defensive ends American football defensive tackles Mississippi State Bulldogs football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Seattle Seahawks players Minnesota Vikings players Florida Tuskers players