Rafael Bush

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Rafael Bush
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Bush with the Broncos in 2011
No. 36, 25, 31, 20
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1987-05-12) May 12, 1987 (age 37)
Williston, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Williston-Elko
(Williston, South Carolina)
College: South Carolina State
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:242
Sacks:3.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:3
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Rafael Bush (born May 12, 1987) is a former American football safety who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina State and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He has also played for the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, and Buffalo Bills.

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Bush signed with the Atlanta Falcons on April 26, 2010. He was released on September 4, 2010 and signed to the Falcons' practice squad the next day. The team promoted him to the active roster on December 29, 2010. He was released during final cuts on September 3, 2011, but re-signed to the practice squad the following day.

Denver Broncos

On October 17, 2011, Bush was signed away from the Falcons' practice squad by the Denver Broncos. [1]

New Orleans Saints

On September 1, 2012, Bush was signed by the New Orleans Saints. Bush was noted for wearing #25 with the team, which was notably worn by Reggie Bush during the latter's tenure with the team.

Bush was a restricted free agent after the 2013 season, and he signed an offer sheet with the Falcons that would have returned him to Atlanta for reported compensation of about $4.5 million for two years. However, on April 7, 2014, the Saints exercised their right to match the Falcons' offer and bring Bush back to New Orleans. [2] During the 2015 season, he played in the Saints' season opener at Arizona before being placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season at the recommendation of Dr. Charlie Sommerfeld.

Detroit Lions

On March 12, 2016, the Detroit Lions signed Bush to a one-year contract. [3] [4] In Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams, Bush made his first interception as a Lion. The Rams were trailing by 3 in the two minute warning of the 4th quarter, and Bush intercepted Case Keenum, which sealed the victory for the Lions. [5] Bush scored his first career touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11. He picked off a tipped pass, and returned it for 39 yards and a touchdown. Bush's interception was first in the video Top 10 Most Athletic Plays of Week 11 on NFL.com. [6]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On March 30, 2017, Bush signed with the Saints. [7] He recorded 23 tackles during the year.

Buffalo Bills

On March 14, 2018, Bush signed a two year, $4.5 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. [8] [9]

On July 19, 2019, Bush announced his retirement from the NFL. [10]

NFL statistics

YearTeamGPCOMBTOTALASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVG IRLNGTDPD
2011 DEN 63300.0000000000
2012 NO 16181440.0121140404001
2013 NO 134230120.0010000005
2014 NO 105544110.0000000003
2015 NO 11220.0000000000
2016 DET 165334191.000023919.53913
2017 NO 14231761.0000000001
2018 BUF 154530151.5000000000
Career91242174683.51303794026112

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  1. ↑ http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2011/10/17/broncos-add-safety-rafael-bush-to-roster/10209/ Broncos add safety Rafael Bush to roster after Brandon Lloyd trade
  2. ↑ Vaughn McClure, "Saints match offer for Rafael Bush", ESPN.com, April 7, 2014.
  3. ↑ Sessler, Marc (March 12, 2016). "Roundup: Lions signs Rafael Bush to one-year deal". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Lions sign unrestricted free agent S Rafael Bush". Detroit Lions. March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Case Keenum intercepted by Rafael Bush". nfl.com.
  6. ↑ "Top 10 Most Athletic Plays of Week 11". NFL.com.
  7. ↑ "New Orleans Saints Sign S Rafael Bush". NewOrleansSaints.com. March 30, 2017.
  8. ↑ Alper, Josh (March 13, 2018). "Report: Bills to sign Rafael Bush to two-year deal". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  9. ↑ Brown, Chris (March 14, 2018). "Run stuffer Lotulelei, pass rusher Murphy headline Bills free agent acquisitions". BuffaloBills.com.
  10. ↑ Brown, Chris (July 19, 2019). "Bills sign veteran safety Kurt Coleman; Rafael Bush decides to retire". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Rafael Bush Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
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