Brian Schaefering
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Career Summary
Brian Schaefering is a former NFL defensive lineman who played at Lindenwood before appearing for Cleveland and Dallas.
Brian Schaefering is a former NFL defensive lineman. He played at Lindenwood before appearing in the NFL with Cleveland and Dallas.
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College Career
Schaefering was a first-team all-conference selection and honorable mention All-American during his 2007 Lindenwood season.
Schaefering played one season at Lindenwood in 2007. He was a first-team all-conference selection and honorable mention All-American after leading the Lions with 6.5 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
After time on the New York Jets practice squad, Schaefering signed with Cleveland in 2009 and made his regular-season debut that December.
Schaefering was on the New York Jets practice squad before signing with Cleveland in 2009. He made his first regular-season appearance for the Browns on December 6, 2009.
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NFL Career
Schaefering played 40 NFL games across four seasons with Cleveland and Dallas, recording 65 tackles and two sacks.
NFL.com credits Schaefering with 40 career NFL games: five for Cleveland in 2009, 16 each in 2010 and 2011, and three with Dallas in 2012. He recorded 65 tackles and two sacks.
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Career Accomplishments
Schaefering earned a significant role in Cleveland's defense, starting nine games in 2010 and producing a career-high eight tackles in 2011.
Schaefering played all 16 games for Cleveland in 2010 and started nine, totaling 31 tackles. In 2011, he played all 16 games again and recorded a career-high eight tackles against Baltimore.
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Playing Style
Schaefering worked along the defensive line, with Lindenwood listing him as a defensive end and NFL.com listing him as a nose tackle.
Schaefering played on the defensive line. Lindenwood identified him as a defensive end, while NFL.com lists him as a nose tackle.
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Legacy
After his playing career, Schaefering returned to Lindenwood as a volunteer assistant football coach.
Lindenwood lists Schaefering as a football volunteer assistant coach.
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Post-Career
Schaefering moved into football coaching at Lindenwood after his NFL career.
Lindenwood lists Schaefering as a volunteer assistant coach in its football program.
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