Brett Ratliff
American football quarterback
Born
August 8th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Played for teams such as the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns. Had a brief career in the NFL, noted for participating in training camps and preseason games.
Played for the New York Jets
Played for the Cleveland Browns
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