Brian Sanford
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| Defensive end | |||||||||
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| Date of birth: September 12, 1987 | |||||||||
| Place of birth: Hartford, Connecticut | |||||||||
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Career information | |||||||||
| College: Temple | |||||||||
| Undrafted in 2010 | |||||||||
| Debuted in 2011 for the Cleveland Browns | |||||||||
Career history
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| Roster status: Active | |||||||||
Career highlights and awards
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2013 | |||||||||
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Brian Sanford (born September 12, 1987) is an American football defensive end for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). 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Sanford was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for offensive lineman John Moffitt.[2] On August 20, 2013, the trade was rescinded, reportedly due to Moffitt failing his physical.[3]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 1st, 2013.
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 "John Moffitt deal to Cleveland rescinded, heading to Denver now".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.