A. J. Green

Professional American football player

A. J. Green - Professional American football player
Born

July 31st, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals. Achieved multiple Pro Bowl selections during a successful career. Demonstrated exceptional skill with significant contributions to his teams' offensive strategies. Renowned for his ability to make remarkable catches and create separation from defenders. The player retired with impressive career statistics, including over 700 receptions and more than 10,000 receiving yards.

Selected to the Pro Bowl seven times

First-team All-Pro selection in 2012

Led the NFL in receiving yards in 2013

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