Amon Gordon was born on October 13,1981 and is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League.
25 Facts About Amon Gordon
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Amon Gordon was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft.
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Amon Gordon attended Oak Harbor High School in Washington state where he was the only Freshman on the varsity football and basketball teams.
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Amon Gordon was named first-team all-state and league offensive MVP.
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Amon Gordon played college football at Stanford where he redshirted in his freshman season in 2000.
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In 2002, as a starter, Amon Gordon had four sacks and two fumble recoveries.
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Amon Gordon moved to defensive tackle for his final season in 2003, and finished his college career with 35 games, 71 tackles, and seven sacks.
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Amon Gordon was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round in the 2004 NFL draft.
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Amon Gordon was signed by the Denver Broncos to their practice squad on March 22,2006, after being waived by the Browns.
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Amon Gordon played in all four preseason games before being waived on September 2,2006.
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Amon Gordon was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day, where he spent the entire season.
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Amon Gordon made the Broncos' 53-man roster in 2007, and played in four games, recording 13 tackles, before being waived on November 6,2007.
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Amon Gordon was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens on November 21,2007.
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Amon Gordon was not tendered as a restricted free agent following the season but was re-signed in March 2008 and released on August 29,2008.
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Amon Gordon was signed to the Titans practice squad on November 5,2008.
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Amon Gordon was activated from the practice squad on December 20,2008.
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Amon Gordon recorded six tackles in the final two games for the Titans.
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Amon Gordon was waived on January 6,2009, during the playoffs.
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On January 21,2009, Amon Gordon was signed to a future deal by the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Amon Gordon signed with the New England Patriots on April 21,2010.
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Amon Gordon was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans on November 17,2010.
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The next week, Amon Gordon had his second sack against the Steelers.
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Amon Gordon finished the season with two sacks and 23 tackles.
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In 2012, Amon Gordon was released in the last rounds of roster cuts with the Chiefs.
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Amon Gordon suffers from dementia and is not able to work.