Mike Green (defensive back)

Mike Green
No. --     Free Agent
Safety
Personal information
Date of birth: December 6, 1976 (1976-12-06) (age 35)
Place of birth: Ruston, Louisiana
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College: Northwestern State
NFL Draft: 2000 / Round: 7 / Pick: 254
Debuted in 2000 for the Chicago Bears
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • N/A
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2007
Tackles     406
Sacks     6.0
Interceptions     4
Stats at NFL.com

Michael Wayne Green[1] (born December 6, 1976 in Ruston, Louisiana) is an American football safety and cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Northwestern State.

Green has also played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins.

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College career

Green attended college at Northwestern State

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Green was the last player drafted in the 2000 NFL Draft, a spot which earns the drafted player the dubious distinction of "Mr. Irrelevant." Green played for the Chicago Bears from 2000 to 2005.

Seattle Seahawks

Green was acquired by the Seattle Seahawks in April 2006. On August 26, 2006 he suffered a lisfranc fracture and was placed on injured reserve. Green functioned as a backup safety and cornerback during the 2007 season. He was released from the Seahawks on July 25, 2008.

Washington Redskins

Green signed with the Washington Redskins on October 14, 2008,[2] taking the roster spot of Reed Doughty, who was placed on the injured reserve after suffering a back injury. He was not re-signed following the end of the season making him a free agent.

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