Brian Saxton

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Brian Saxton
No. 83, 49
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1972-03-13) March 13, 1972 (age 52)
Whippany, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Whippany Park
College: Boston College
Undrafted: 1995
Career history
[1]
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Paul Brian Saxton (born March 13, 1972) is a former American football tight end who played for the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Boston College Eagles. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Brian Saxton". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  2. "Brian Saxton Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  3. "Brian Saxton, TE". Nfl.com. Retrieved November 11, 2019.