Rich Scanlon


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Position: OLB
Jersey #: 52
Date of Birth: December 23, 1980
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 249 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2004 by
First Team: KC (2004)
Last Team: NYG (2008)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Rich Scanlon - NFL Career Overview

Position: Outside Linebacker (OLB)
Date of Birth: December 23, 1980

Career Timeline

  • Kansas City Chiefs (2004 - 2005)
    • Joined the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2004.
    • Played primarily on special teams during his tenure.
  • Tennessee Titans (2006)
    • Signed with the Titans but had limited playing time.
    • Continued to contribute primarily on special teams.
  • New York Giants (2007 - 2008)
    • Joined the Giants in 2007, contributing to the team's special teams unit.
    • Part of the roster during the 2007 season when the Giants won Super Bowl XLII against the New England Patriots.

Highlights & Accomplishments

  • Key contributor on special teams throughout his career.
  • Earned a Super Bowl ring with the New York Giants in 2008.
  • Known for his work ethic and versatility as a linebacker.

Post-NFL Career

Details about Rich Scanlon's life after his NFL career are limited, but he remains a respected figure in the communities he played for.

Rich Scanlon had a career in the NFL that spanned from 2004 to 2008, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants. While not a household name, he made significant contributions on special teams and was part of the Giants' Super Bowl-winning team in 2008.

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