Brian Sanford

Brian Sanford (born September 12, 1987) is an American former professional football defensive end. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for Temple, and was a postgraduate player at the Connecticut boarding school, Westminster School.

Brian Sanford

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Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1987-09-12) September 12, 1987 (age 37) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hartford (CT) Public
College:	Temple
NFL draft:	2010: undrafted
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2010–2012) Oakland Raiders (2013) Cleveland Browns (2013) Denver Broncos (2014)*[1]
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Mark Bresani Award (2008)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 13 Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

He played college football for Temple.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Sanford signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 17, 2010. He was cut on September 4, 2010. He was added to the Browns' practice squad the following day.

In 2011, Sanford appeared in 5 games for the Cleveland Browns. In 2012, Sanford spent the first 7 weeks of the season on the practice squad until he was placed on the active roster on October 27, 2012.^[2]

On August 19, 2013, Sanford was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for guard John Moffitt.^[3] On August 20, 2013, the trade was rescinded, reportedly due to Moffitt failing his physical.^[4]

Oakland Raiders

Sanford was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders on September 1, 2013.

Second stint with Cleveland

Sanford re-signed with the Browns on December 25, 2013.^[5] He was released on May 12, 2014.^[6]

Denver Broncos

Sanford signed with the Denver Broncos in August 2014.