Word was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 1999.
The St. Louis Rams signed Word on February 2, 2001, and allocated him to NFL Europe on April 17.
As a member of the Rhein Fire he recorded nine total tackles, five sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes defensed.
He suffered a shoulder injury during training camp and was forced to spend the rest of the season on the injured reserve list.
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