Chris Pressley
American football player, Super Bowl champion
Born
August 8th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football player played as a fullback. Pressley played college football at the University of Cincinnati before entering the NFL. After going undrafted in 2009, signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Later played for the New Orleans Saints, winning Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts. Contributed to the team's offensive strategies and blocking schemes during his tenure, which highlighted his skill set on the field.
Played for the New Orleans Saints
Won Super Bowl XLIV
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