A. J. Green
Professional American football player
Born
July 31st, 1988
36 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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