Brandon Moore (linebacker)
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 16, 1979 Baldwin, New York | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Oklahoma | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2002 | ||||||||
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Brandon T. Moore (born January 16, 1979) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent following the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma.
Moore has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Locomotives and San Diego Chargers.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Moore was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in the 2002 NFL Draft. In 2006, Moore started 11 games and led the team in tackles (92) and sacks (6.5), playing inside and outside linebacker in the 49ers' 3-4 scheme. Moore struggled the next year and was demoted to second string, coming in mostly as a situational pass rusher. He was released on August 10, 2008.[1]
Arizona Cardinals
On August 12, 2008, he was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[2] He was later released on August 30, 2008 during final cuts.[3]
Las Vegas Locomotives
Moore was drafted by the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League and signed with the team on August 5, 2009. Moore was a starter for the Locomotives, and won UFL championship titles both seasons that he was a member of the franchise.
San Diego Chargers
On December 21, 2010, the San Diego Chargers signed Moore to a one-year deal.[4]
Personal
Brandon is the younger brother of former NFL wide receiver Rob Moore.[4]
References
- ^ "49ers release Brandon Moore - Takeo Spikes in the house?". ninersnation.com. August 10, 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ "Arizona signs LB Brandon Moore, releases Holloway". USA Today. August 13, 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ "No surprises among Cards final cuts". azcentral.com. August 30, 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Chargers sign linebacker Brandon Moore". CBS Sports. December 20, 2010. Retrieved October 23, 2011.