P. J. Alexander
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| Position: | Center | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | December 23, 1978 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Springfield, Massachusetts | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 297 lb (135 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Syracuse | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2002 | ||||||||
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Patrick James "P. J." Alexander (born December 23, 1978) is a former American football center. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Syracuse.
Alexander has also played for the Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, Florida Tuskers and Omaha Nighthawks.
College career
Alexander played for four seasons at Syracuse University, where he started 23 games at left tackle in his final two years.
Professional career
Denver Broncos
Alexander played for the Denver Broncos in 2005, and was subsequently waived, and his attempts to make the team was chronicled in Stefan Fatsis's book A Few Seconds of Panic.[1]
Atlanta Falcons
In 2006, Alexander joined the Atlanta Falcons, and made his first career start after two offensive linemen were hurt and suspended. However, the following week after the Baltimore Ravens game, Alexander lost his starting job, and was waived in 2007.[2]
Second stint with Broncos
In 2007, after injuries to Tom Nalen and Ben Hamilton, Alexander rejoined the Broncos.[2]
Florida Tuskers
On August 17, 2009, Alexander was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League.[3]
Omaha Nighthawks
Alexander played for the Omaha Nighthawks in 2010.
References
- ↑ "'A Few Seconds of Panic' by Stefan Fatsis - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 2009-01-31. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
- 1 2 Fatsis, Stephen (2008). A Few Seconds of Panic. The Penguin Group. pp. 327–328. ISBN 978-1-59420-178-3.
- ↑ "United Football League Signs 21 Players to Florida Tuskers' Roster". PR Newswire. August 17, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2011.