Joe Berger
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| Dallas Cowboys — No. 67 | |
| Guard | |
| Date of birth: May 25, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Newaygo, Michigan | |
| Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Weight: 304 lb (138 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2005 for the Miami Dolphins | |
| Career history | |
| College: Michigan Tech | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 207 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Joseph David Berger (born May 25, 1982 in Newaygo, Michigan) is an American football guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan Tech.
Berger has also played for the Miami Dolphins.
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[edit] Early years
Joe Berger attended Newaygo High School in Newaygo, Michigan. As a senior, he was the team captain of his team, an All-Western Waterways Activities Conference selection, and an Academic All-State honorable mention. During his two year varsity football career, he played offensive lineman, and as a defensive lineman, he posted 238 tackles and one interception.
[edit] College career
Berger was a walk-on College Football player at Michigan Tech University. He was a four-time Academic All-GLIAC selection, a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District pick, and a two-time All-American pick. He also played in the Cactus Bowl and the NCAA Division II All-Star game.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Carolina Panthers
Berger was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. However, he was signed to the practice squad and never played in a game for them.
[edit] Miami Dolphins
He was picked up by the Dolphins before the start of the 2005 NFL season, and played in three games. A sprained right foot suffered in training camp kept him inactive during the 2006 season, and he was eventually waived.
[edit] Dallas Cowboys
Shortly after his release from the Dolphins in 2006, Berger was claimed by the Cowboys.
A restricted free agent in the 2008 offseason, Berger signed his one-year tender offer from the Cowboys on April 17.
[edit] Personal
Berger graduated Magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Tech in 2005.
