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Ozzie Newsome

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Position: TE
Date of Birth: March 15, 1956
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 232 lbs
First Team: CLE (1978)
Last Team: CLE (1990)

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Ozzie Newsome Career History

Position: Tight End (TE)
Date of Birth: March 15, 1956

Professional Career

  • Team: Cleveland Browns
  • Years Active: 1978 - 1990

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Drafted in the first round (23rd overall) of the 1978 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.
  • Played 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns, becoming one of the franchise's all-time greats.
  • Accrued a total of 662 receptions for 7,980 yards and 47 touchdowns during his career.
  • Selected to the Pro Bowl three times (1981, 1982, 1985).
  • Named to the All-Pro team twice (1984, 1985).
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
  • Recognized as one of the best tight ends in NFL history, noted for his exceptional route running and reliable hands.

Post-Playing Career

  • Served as the General Manager of the Baltimore Ravens from 2002 to 2018, where he played a pivotal role in the team's success.
  • Instrumental in the Ravens' two Super Bowl victories (2000, 2012).

Legacy

Ozzie Newsome is widely regarded as a pioneer for the tight end position and has had a lasting impact on both the Cleveland Browns and the NFL as a whole. His transition to management further solidified his reputation as a football expert and leader.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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