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Whittaker joins Tampa Bay

Spokane Shock wide reciever #17 Huey Whittaker steps past Tampa Bay defender #19 Erick McIntosh for a first half touchdown during the XXlll Arena Bowl at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Friday August 20, 2010. (Christopher Anderson / Spokesman-Review)

Former Shock receiver Huey Whittaker is heading home.

Whittaker has signed a marketing contract ($1,000 per game, compared to the standard $400) with Tampa Bay, near his Florida home. Whittaker spent time in the UFL after helping Spokane win the 2010 ArenaBowl title.

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