Ryan Pontbriand

American football long snapper

Ryan Pontbriand - American football long snapper
Born

October 1st, 1979
45 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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