Eugene Bright

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Eugene Bright
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Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1985-04-18) April 18, 1985 (age 39)
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Rosemont (PA) Harriton
College: Purdue
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Eugene Stanley Bright (born April 18, 1985) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as a street free agent in 2009. He played college football at Purdue. He is the older brother of Callahan Bright.

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Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

After being undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft, Bright signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 23, 2009. He was waived on September 4, 2009.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Bright was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on November 2, 2009. He was signed to the active roster on January 6, 2010. After being released on September 4, 2010, he was again signed to the practice squad on September 6, 2010.

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