Kerry Rhodes

American football safety and Super Bowl champion

Kerry Rhodes - American football safety and Super Bowl champion
Born

August 2nd, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for multiple teams, including the New York Jets, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Buffalo Bills. Achieved recognition for versatility and defensive skills. Contributed to the Arizona Cardinals' run to Super Bowl XLIII during the 2008 season, where the team finished as the runner-up. Accumulated career statistics including over 400 tackles and 20 interceptions throughout his tenure.

Winning Super Bowl XLIII with the Arizona Cardinals

A career total of over 400 tackles in the NFL

Being selected as a prominent safety during his NFL career

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