Marcus Benard

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Marcus Benard
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1985-07-26) July 26, 1985 (age 39)
Adrian, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Ypsilanti (MI)
College: Jackson State
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:71
Sacks:15.0
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at PFR

Marcus Benard (born July 26, 1985) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Jackson State.

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Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Benard was promoted from the Browns practice squad to the active roster on November 9, 2009. [1] He had 7.5 sacks in 2010, his best season as a pro. After playing in only four games in 2011 due to injury, Benard was injured again in training camp and waived/injured by the Browns on August 27, 2012. [2]

New England Patriots

Benard signed with the New England Patriots and was released on August 30, 2013.

Arizona Cardinals

Benard signed with the Arizona Cardinals on October 2, 2013.

Ottawa Redblacks

Benard was signed to the practice roster of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League in October 2016. [3] [4] On November 27, 2016, the Redblacks won the 104th Grey Cup against the Calgary Stampeders. [5]

Personal life

Benard collapsed in the Browns locker room in November 2010, during a press conference. [6] [7]

On October 10, 2011, on his way home from Browns practice, Benard was involved in a motorcycle accident. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Benard called up". November 9, 2009. Archived from the original on February 20, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
  2. ↑ Ulrich, Nate (August 27, 2012). "Browns waive injured DE Marcus Benard, place LBs Chris Gocong, Emmanuel Acho on IR". Akron Beacon Journal. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  3. ↑ Baines, Tim (October 25, 2016). "Redblacks must avoid mistakes to have chance in Winnipeg". ottawasun.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  4. ↑ Holder, Gord (October 26, 2016). "Marcus Benard happy to have another shot at football with Redblacks". ottawacitizen.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ Ralph, Dan (November 27, 2016). "Redblacks pull off huge upset to win 104th Grey Cup in OT". cbc.ca. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Scary moment for Benard, Browns". Toronto Sun. November 11, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
  7. ↑ "Browns linebacker Marcus Benard collapses in locker room". wkyc.com. November 11, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
  8. ↑ Steer, Jen (October 10, 2011). "Browns player Marcus Benard in motorcycle crash on I-71". Archived from the original on October 11, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
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