Stewart Bradley
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Career Summary
Stewart Bradley is a former NFL linebacker who played for Philadelphia, Arizona and Denver.
NFL statistics credit Bradley with 76 games, 201 tackles, three sacks and three interceptions. Nebraska records list his pro stops with the Eagles, Cardinals and Broncos.
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Early Life
Bradley is from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nebraska's 2006 roster lists Bradley's hometown as Salt Lake City before his college and NFL career.
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High School
Bradley attended Highland High School.
Nebraska says injuries limited his football action to his junior season at Highland, where he played in the secondary, some quarterback and returned kicks.
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College Career
Bradley was a three-year Nebraska starter at strongside linebacker.
He finished with 175 tackles, 25 tackles for loss and four sacks in 43 games. As a senior, he led Nebraska with 76 tackles and earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Bradley entered the NFL with Philadelphia after completing his Nebraska career in 2006.
Nebraska's professional-football roster lists Bradley with the Eagles from 2007 through 2010. He later joined Arizona in free agency.
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NFL Career
Bradley played four seasons with the Eagles and two with the Cardinals before a 2013 Denver stint.
NFL statistics show 16-game seasons with Philadelphia in 2007 and 2008, and with Arizona in 2011 and 2012. Nebraska's pro roster also records his 2013 Broncos season.
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Career Accomplishments
Bradley posted 96 tackles, a sack, an interception and six passes defensed for Philadelphia in 2008.
That 2008 season was his highest single-season tackle total in NFL statistics. His 2010 Eagles season added 56 tackles, a sack and an interception.
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Playing Style
Bradley brought size and coverage versatility to the linebacker position.
Nebraska described the 6-foot-4, 250-pound linebacker as versatile in a 4-3 scheme and noted that he often drew pass-coverage assignments. His NFL totals include 14 passes defensed and three interceptions.
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Legacy
Bradley's Nebraska production carried into a six-season NFL career.
His 2006 Nebraska defense ranked second in the conference in scoring defense, and Bradley led the Blackshirts in tackles. He later appeared in 76 NFL games.
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