Justin Bannan
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Career Summary
Justin Bannan was an NFL defensive tackle who played 12 seasons with Buffalo, Baltimore, Denver, St. Louis, and Detroit.
He appeared in 163 regular-season games and recorded 239 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, 14 passes defensed, one interception, and five forced fumbles.
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Early Life
Bannan was born April 18, 1979, in Orangevale, California.
Denver's media guide lists his birthplace and birth date.
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High School
Bannan attended Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks, California.
The Broncos media guide identifies Bella Vista as his high school.
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College Career
Bannan was a four-year starter at Colorado and earned first-team All-Big 12 recognition as a senior.
Denver's media guide identifies Colorado as his college and credits his senior All-Big 12 honor.
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Path to the NFL
Buffalo selected Bannan in the fifth round, 139th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
He spent four seasons with the Bills before joining Baltimore as an unrestricted free agent in 2006.
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NFL Career
Bannan's career included Buffalo, Baltimore, Denver, St. Louis, and Detroit, with his longest periods in Baltimore and Denver.
He appeared in at least 15 games seven times. His 2007-11 span included 78 games and 48 starts, while his Ravens teams reached the playoffs in three of his four seasons there.
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Career Accomplishments
Bannan's 2008 season helped Baltimore reach the AFC Championship Game, and he went on to start every game for Denver in 2010.
The Broncos guide credits him with a career-high 56 tackles in 2008, plus an interception and three passes defensed. In 2010, he started all 16 Denver games and recorded a sack, four passes defensed, and a forced fumble.
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Playing Style
Bannan was a durable interior defensive lineman who contributed in run defense and as a rotational pass rusher.
His career record includes 163 games, 239 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 14 passes defensed. The Broncos credited his Baltimore defenses with top-two NFL marks in rushing defense metrics from 2006 through 2009.
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Legacy
Bannan built a long NFL career through availability and versatility across five franchises.
He played 163 regular-season games, including 16-game campaigns with Buffalo, Baltimore, and Denver, and was part of several Ravens playoff teams.
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