P. J. Alexander

P. J. Alexander
No. 69, 64
Position: Center
Personal information
Date of birth: (1978-12-23) December 23, 1978
Place of birth: Springfield, Massachusetts
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 297 lb (135 kg)
Career information
College: Syracuse
Undrafted: 2002
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 20
Games started: 4
Fumble recoveries: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Patrick James "P. J." Alexander (born December 23, 1978) is a former American football center. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Syracuse.

Alexander has also played for the Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, Florida Tuskers and Omaha Nighthawks.

College career

Alexander played for four seasons at Syracuse University, where he started 23 games at left tackle in his final two years.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Alexander played for the Denver Broncos in 2005, and was subsequently waived, and his attempts to make the team was chronicled in Stefan Fatsis's book A Few Seconds of Panic.[1]

Atlanta Falcons

In 2006, Alexander joined the Atlanta Falcons, and made his first career start after two offensive linemen were hurt and suspended. However, the following week after the Baltimore Ravens game, Alexander lost his starting job, and was waived in 2007.[2]

Second stint with Broncos

In 2007, after injuries to Tom Nalen and Ben Hamilton, Alexander rejoined the Broncos.[2]

Florida Tuskers

On August 17, 2009, Alexander was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League.[3]

Omaha Nighthawks

Alexander played for the Omaha Nighthawks in 2010.

References

  1. "'A Few Seconds of Panic' by Stefan Fatsis - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 2009-01-31. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
  2. 1 2 Fatsis, Stephen (2008). A Few Seconds of Panic. The Penguin Group. pp. 327–328. ISBN 978-1-59420-178-3.
  3. "United Football League Signs 21 Players to Florida Tuskers' Roster". PR Newswire. August 17, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
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