Brandon Fields
American football punter, Pro Bowl selection

Born
May 21st, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football punter played for the Miami Dolphins from 2007 to 2014. Fields had a successful career, establishing himself as one of the top punters in the league during his tenure. He consistently displayed strong leg strength and accuracy, contributing significantly to the Dolphins' special teams unit. Fields earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2010, recognizing his exceptional performance during the season. After leaving the Dolphins, he played briefly for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2015 before retiring from professional football.
Earned Pro Bowl selection in 2010
Played for Miami Dolphins from 2007 to 2014
Punted in Super Bowl XLV with Miami
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