Chris Hogan

American football wide receiver

Chris Hogan - American football wide receiver
Born

October 24th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played in the National Football League as a wide receiver. Contributed significantly to the New England Patriots, winning Super Bowl LI and Super Bowl LIII. Also played for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets. Known for his strong work ethic and reliability on the field, he garnered attention during his time with the Patriots, especially in playoff games.

Won Super Bowl LI with New England Patriots

Won Super Bowl LIII with New England Patriots

Recorded over 4,000 receiving yards in NFL

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