Jeremy Bridges
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Career Summary
Jeremy Bridges was an NFL offensive lineman who played guard and tackle for Arizona and Carolina.
Bridges entered the NFL as a 2003 sixth-round selection of Philadelphia from Southern Mississippi. He later established himself as a versatile starter on the right side of the offensive line for the Cardinals and Panthers.
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Early Life
Bridges came from McComb, Mississippi.
A Cardinals media guide lists McComb, Mississippi as Bridges' hometown and identifies him as Jeremy Eugene Bridges.
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High School
Bridges attended South Pike High School in McComb, Mississippi.
The Cardinals' 2005 media guide states that Bridges graduated from South Pike High School, where he earned Pike County Player of the Year recognition.
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College Career
Bridges was a four-year Southern Mississippi player who made 45 consecutive starts and earned All-Conference USA honors as a senior.
After redshirting as a freshman, Bridges started 45 consecutive games for Southern Mississippi. He played both right and left tackle for the Golden Eagles and received All-Conference USA recognition as a senior.
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Path to the NFL
Philadelphia selected Bridges in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
The Eagles chose Bridges in the sixth round of the 2003 draft out of Southern Mississippi. The Cardinals media guide lists the selection as 185th overall.
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NFL Career
Bridges played for Arizona and Carolina after beginning his NFL career with Philadelphia.
Bridges made Philadelphia's opening-day roster in 2003 before Arizona claimed him on waivers in 2004. He started 28 games for Carolina from 2006 through 2008, then played 48 games with 16 starts for Arizona from 2009 through 2011 before returning to Carolina in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Bridges started 28 games for the Panthers across three seasons.
For Carolina, Bridges made 14 starts at right tackle in 2006, 10 starts at right guard in 2007, and four starts at right tackle in 2008. The Panthers described that 2006-08 run as 28 starts on the right side of their offensive line.
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Playing Style
Bridges' NFL value came from his flexibility across the offensive line's right side and at left tackle when needed.
Carolina used Bridges at right tackle and right guard during his 2006-08 tenure. Arizona later noted that he had played both guard spots and right tackle in most of his early NFL appearances, and he also filled in at left tackle during the 2009 season.
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Legacy
Bridges built a nine-season NFL career after being selected late in the 2003 draft.
A sixth-round selection in 2003, Bridges earned sustained roles with both Arizona and Carolina. His documented work at guard and tackle included 28 Panthers starts from 2006 through 2008 and 48 Cardinals appearances from 2009 through 2011.
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Post-Career
Bridges completed a degree in sports administration at Southern Mississippi.
The Cardinals' 2005 media guide reported that Bridges earned a degree in sports administration from Southern Mississippi.
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