Marcus Benard
Marcus Benard (born July 26, 1985) is a former American 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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| Born: | July 26, 1985 Adrian, Michigan | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 256 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | Jackson State | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2009 | ||||||
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Professional career Edit
Cleveland Browns Edit
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 Edit
Benard signed with the New England Patriots and was released on August 30, 2013.
Arizona Cardinals Edit
Benard signed with the Arizona Cardinals on October 2, 2013.
Personal life Edit
Benard collapsed in the Browns locker room in November 2010, during a press conference.[3][4]
On October 10, 2011, on his way home from Browns practice, Benard was involved in a motorcycle accident.[5]
References Edit
- ^ . November 9, 2009. Archived from the original on February 20, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/browns-waive-injured-de-marcus-benard-place-lbs-chris-gocong-emmanuel-acho-on-ir-1.329958[bare URL]
- ^ "Scary moment for Benard, Browns". Toronto Sun. November 11, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
- ^ "Browns linebacker Marcus Benard collapses in locker room". wkyc.com. Nov 11, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ Steer, Jen (10 October 2011). . Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2011.