Ryan Pontbriand
American football long snapper
Born
October 1st, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a long snapper in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns from 2003 to 2012. During this tenure, contributed to the team's special teams unit, excelling in precision and consistency in snapping. Participated in several NFL seasons, showcasing reliability in crucial game situations and helping maintain effective operations for the kicking game.
Played for the Cleveland Browns
Participated in NFL games for a decade
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