Brad Maynard
American football punter 1999 Pro Bowl
Born
February 9th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Career spanned from 1997 to 2012, primarily as a punter. Played for the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets. Achieved recognition with a Pro Bowl selection in 1999 while with the Bears. Completed a successful career with over 1,000 punts and a notable average punting distance throughout his time in the NFL.
Selected to the Pro Bowl in 1999
Played for the Chicago Bears
Accumulated over 1,000 career punts
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