Victor Green

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Victor Green
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1969-12-08) December 8, 1969 (age 54)
Americus, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Americus (GA)
College: Akron
Undrafted: 1993
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:961
Interceptions:25
Touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Victor Bernard Green (born December 8, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Akron Zips. Green was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 1993. He also played for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints.

Professional career

Green entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 1993. By 1994, Green was the Jets' starting strong safety. He played for the Jets through the 2001 season. Green played the 2002 season with the New England Patriots and the 2003 season with the New Orleans Saints. On April 4, 2006, he signed with the Jets so that he could retire on the team with which he started his career. In 2003, Green was honored by being named a member of the Jets Four-Decade Team.

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