Brian Sanford
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | September 12, 1987 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Hartford, Connecticut | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Temple | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2013 | |||||||||
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Brian Sanford (born September 12, 1987) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for Temple.
College career
He played college football for Temple.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Sanford signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 17, 2010. He was cut on September 4, 2010. He was added to the Browns' practice squad the following day.
In 2011, Sanford appeared in 5 games for the Cleveland Browns. In 2012, Sanford spent the first 7 weeks of the season on the practice squad until he was placed on the active roster on October 27, 2012.[1]
On August 19, 2013, Sanford was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for offensive lineman John Moffitt.[2] On August 20, 2013, the trade was rescinded, reportedly due to Moffitt failing his physical.[3]
Oakland Raiders
Sanford was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders on September 1, 2013.
Second stint with Cleveland
Sanford re-signed with the Browns on December 25, 2013.[4] He was released on May 12, 2014.[5]
Denver Broncos
Sanford signed with the Denver Broncos in August 2014.
References
- ↑ http://www.ohio.com/blogs/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-1.270107/browns-elevate-dl-brian-sanford-from-practice-squad-to-active-roster-place-lb-scott-fujita-on-ir-1.345611
- ↑ Hanzus, Dan (August 19, 2013). "John Moffitt acquired by Browns from Seahawks". NFL.com. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ↑ Brinson, Will (August 20, 2013). "John Moffitt deal to Cleveland rescinded, heading to Denver now". CBSSports.com. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ↑ Alper, Josh. "Browns bring back Brian Sanford". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ↑ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/12/browns-release-vince-young-four-others/