Brandon Bolden
American football running back
Born
January 26th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). Spent significant portions of a professional career with the New England Patriots. Contributed to multiple playoff appearances and a Super Bowl championship. Also played for the Miami Dolphins and had notable moments in their roster.
Won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots
Played in 96 games over NFL career
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