Aveion Marquel Cason was born on July 12,1979 and is an American former professional football running back and kick returner in the National Football League for the St Louis Rams, Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys.
16 Facts About Aveion Cason
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Aveion Cason was a member of the Florida Tuskers in the United Football League.
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Aveion Cason did not play football during his senior year after transferring to a different school.
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Aveion Cason returned 4 kickoffs for 73 yards in the season opener.
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Aveion Cason played in the last five games, tallying 11 carries for 31 yards and 4 receptions for 32 yards.
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Aveion Cason was deactivated against the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints.
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Aveion Cason led the Lions with a career-high 57 receiving yards on 3 catches against the Chicago Bears, but suffered a right ankle sprain.
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Aveion Cason earned the team's third-down back role over Michael Wiley.
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Aveion Cason finished the Falcons game with a career-high 77 rushing yards on two carries and had 2 receptions for 29 yards.
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Aveion Cason was declared inactive against the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots.
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Aveion Cason finished the season with career-highs in carries, rushing yards per carry average, rushing touchdowns, kickoff returns and kickoff return yards.
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Aveion Cason played mostly as a kick returner, making 14 returns for a 22.1-yard average.
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In 2005, Aveion Cason rushed for 65 yards and one touchdown.
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Aveion Cason was on the active roster as their kick returner on special teams, in place of Eddie Drummond, who had left for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Aveion Cason returned later in the season to appear in 7 games and was mainly used to return kickoffs.
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Aveion Cason was a backup running back, tallying 37 carries for 94 yards and one touchdown.