Tim Cofield

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Tim Cofield
No. 54, 90, 50
Date of birth (1963-05-18) May 18, 1963 (age 61)
Place of birth Murfreesboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status International
Position(s) LB/DE
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight243 lb (110 kg)
US college Elizabeth City State
Career history
As player
1986–1988 Kansas City Chiefs
1989 New York Jets
1989 Buffalo Bills
1991 Los Angeles Raiders* [1]
19911992 Calgary Stampeders
19931994 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1995 Memphis Mad Dogs
1996 Toronto Argonauts
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 1993, 1994, 1995
CFL East All-Star 1993, 1994
Awards 1994, 1995 - James P. McCaffrey Trophy
Career stats

Tim Cofield (born May 18, 1963) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for four seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. He later played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a defensive end for four teams. [2]

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References

  1. "Tim Cofield". Pro Football Archives.
  2. "Tim Cofield Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.