Brandon Meriweather - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: January 14, 1984
Position: Free Safety (FS)
College: University of Miami (Fla.)

Career Timeline

• New England Patriots (2007-2009)
  • Drafted in the 1st round (24th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.
  • Played in 43 games, starting in 22 of them.
  • Recorded 169 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 2 sacks.
  • Part of the team that reached Super Bowl XLII in 2008, although they lost to the New York Giants.
• Chicago Bears (2010-2013)
  • Signed with the Bears in 2010.
  • Had a standout season in 2012, earning his first Pro Bowl selection.
  • During his time with the Bears, he recorded 191 tackles and 6 interceptions.
• Washington Redskins (2013-2014)
  • Signed a two-year contract with the Redskins in 2013.
  • Continued to be a key contributor on defense, recording 54 tackles and 1 interception in 2014.
• New York Giants (2015)
  • Signed with the Giants in 2015, marking the final chapter of his NFL career.
  • Played in 6 games before being released.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Pro Bowl selection in 2012.
• Known for his hard-hitting style of play and playmaking ability in the secondary.
• Recorded a total of 414 tackles and 14 interceptions over his career.
• Won a Super Bowl championship with the New England Patriots in 2007 (although he did not play in the game due to injury).

Personal Life

• Brandon Meriweather was born in Miami, Florida.
• He played college football at the University of Miami, where he was recognized for his skills as a safety.

Brandon Meriweather had a notable NFL career, recognized for his impact on defense and his contributions to multiple teams in the league.