Marcellus Rivers
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Position: TE
Jersey #: 82
Date of Birth: October 26, 1978
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 250 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2001 by
First Team: NYG (2001)
Last Team: NE (2007)
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | HOU | 11 | 24 | 24 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 17 |
| 2004 | NYG | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 | NYG | 6 | 17 | 17 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
| 2002 | NYG | 3 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 | NYG | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Marcellus Rivers: Career Overview
Date of Birth: October 26, 1978
Position: Tight End (TE)
Career Timeline
- New York Giants (NYG) - 2001
- Houston Texans (HST) - 2002
- New Orleans Saints (NO) - 2003
- New England Patriots (NE) - 2006-2007
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Rivers began his NFL career with the New York Giants, where he played in 2001.
- He continued to play for the Houston Texans in their inaugural season in 2002.
- Rivers had a brief stint with the New Orleans Saints in 2003.
- He concluded his professional playing career with the New England Patriots, contributing to the team's roster in 2006 and 2007.
Additional Information
Marcellus Rivers was known for his versatility as a tight end, providing depth and support to various teams throughout his career. While he may not have achieved widespread fame, he played an important role in the teams he was part of, particularly during the formative years of the Texans and during the Patriots' competitive seasons.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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