12 NFL Players (and a Coach) who were Born in The Year of the Dragon

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Tony Gonzalez

Tony Gonzalez was born on February 27, 1976, in Torrance, California. He is a former professional football player who played as a tight end in the NFL, primarily for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.

Trey Lance

Trey Lance was born on May 9, 2000. He is a professional football player who played as a quarterback in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers. He was the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Cowboys in September.

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson was born on November 29, 1988. He is a professional football player who plays as a quarterback in the NFL, currently for the Denver Broncos.

Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown was born on July 10, 1988, in Miami, Florida. He is a professional football player who has played as a wide receiver in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Trent Williams

Trent Williams was born on July 19, 1988, in Longview, Texas. He is a professional football player who has played as an offensive tackle in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and the San Francisco 49ers.

Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning was born on March 24, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a former professional football player who played as a quarterback in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos. Manning is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.

Seth Joyner

Seth Joyner was born on November 18, 1964He is a former professional football player who played as a linebacker in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Arizona Cardinals, the Green Bay Packers, and the Denver Broncos.

Marcus Dupree

Marcus Dupree was born on May 22, 1964He is a former professional football player who played as a running back in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams.

Jeff Criswell

Jeff Criswell was born on March 7, 1964He is a former professional football player who played as an offensive tackle and guard in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts, the New York Jets, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Charles Haley

Charles Haley was born on January 6, 1964. He is a former professional football player who played as a linebacker and defensive end in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys. He is the first player in NFL history to win five Super Bowls.

Jack Lambert

Jack Lambert was born on July 8, 1952. He is a former professional football player who played as a middle linebacker in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick was born on April 16, 1952. He is a professional football coach who is the head coach of the New England Patriots in the NFL. He has won six Super Bowls with the Patriots, the most for a head coach in NFL history.

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