1. Chris Maragos was born on January 6,1987 and is an American former professional football safety and special teamer.
24 Facts About Chris Maragos
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Chris Maragos was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2010.
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Chris Maragos played for the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles.
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Chris Maragos played college football at Western Michigan before transferring to Wisconsin.
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Chris Maragos's first game as a Horlick Rebel was a road contest against his former school in August 2004.
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Chris Maragos is a very strong positive influence on this football team.
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Chris Maragos made a statement with his talent, being named Horlick Player of the Year and first-team All-Racine County, All-Southeast Conference, and All-Region.
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Chris Maragos redshirted at Western Michigan in 2005, where he played as a wide receiver.
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Chris Maragos became somewhat of a mentor to Maragos, teaching him the intricacies of excelling as a collegiate wide receiver and giving him rides to church on Sundays.
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Chris Maragos was Wisconsin's placekicking holder for extra points and field goals.
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Chris Maragos signed with the San Francisco 49ers on April 26,2010.
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Chris Maragos entered 2010 training camp for a 49ers club trying to build on a promising 2009 campaign.
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On September 5, Chris Maragos was added to the 49ers' practice squad, where he spent the first part of the 2010 season.
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Chris Maragos was signed to the practice squad and able to remain with the team in London, instead of being forced to fly back home immediately.
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Consequently, Chris Maragos saw his tenure with the 49ers come to end as he was released on September 3,2011.
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Chris Maragos was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad on September 22,2011.
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On March 12,2014, Chris Maragos signed a three-year, $4 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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On November 17,2016, Chris Maragos signed a three-year, $6 million contract extension with $2.45 million guaranteed through the 2019 season.
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On October 19,2017, Chris Maragos was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Chris Maragos was placed on the physically unable to perform list to start the 2018 season while recovering from the knee injury.
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On February 22,2019, Chris Maragos was released by the Eagles.
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On July 16,2019, Chris Maragos announced his retirement from the NFL.
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In February 2023, Chris Maragos was awarded $43.5 million in damages after he filed a negligence suit against doctors responsible for treating his 2017 injury.
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Chris Maragos' brother Troy is an Assistant Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, in Washington DC.