Richard Seymour

American football player, Super Bowl champion

Richard Seymour - American football player, Super Bowl champion
Born

October 6th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) from 2001 to 2012. Spent the majority of career with the New England Patriots and won three Super Bowl titles with the team. Later played for the Oakland Raiders until retirement. Selected to the Pro Bowl three times and named a First-team All-Pro in 2007. After retirement, became involved in philanthropic efforts and sports commentary.

Won Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XLIX with the New England Patriots

Selected to the Pro Bowl three times

Named First-team All-Pro in 2007

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