Brian Sanford (born September 12, 1987) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for Temple, and was a postgraduate player at the Connecticut boarding school, Westminster School.

Brian Sanford
No. 70, 75
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1987-09-12) September 12, 1987 (age 36)
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Hartford (CT) Public
College:Temple
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Mark Bresani Award (2008)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:13

College career

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He played college football for Temple.

Professional career

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Cleveland Browns

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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.[2]

On August 19, 2013, Sanford was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for guard John Moffitt.[3] On August 20, 2013, the trade was rescinded, reportedly due to Moffitt failing his physical.[4]

Oakland Raiders

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Sanford was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders on September 1, 2013.

Second stint with Cleveland

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Sanford re-signed with the Browns on December 25, 2013.[5] He was released on May 12, 2014.[6]

Denver Broncos

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Sanford signed with the Denver Broncos in August 2014.

References

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  1. ^ "Brian Sanford". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  2. ^ 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 [bare URL]
  3. ^ Hanzus, Dan (August 19, 2013). "John Moffitt acquired by Browns from Seahawks". NFL.com. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  4. ^ Brinson, Will (August 20, 2013). "John Moffitt deal to Cleveland rescinded, heading to Denver now". CBSSports.com. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  5. ^ Alper, Josh (December 25, 2013). "Browns bring back Brian Sanford". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  6. ^ "Browns release Vince Young, four others". May 12, 2014.
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