18 Facts About Derrick Burgess

Derrick Lee Burgess was born on August 12,1978 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League for 10 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders.

Derrick Burgess was selected by the Eagles in the third round of the 2001 NFL draft where he spent four seasons before joining Oakland.

Derrick Burgess attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he played football and basketball.

Derrick Burgess was named to the first-team All-SEC that season.

Derrick Burgess was drafted in the third round by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2001 NFL draft.

Derrick Burgess appeared in all 16 games as a rookie and had six sacks.

Derrick Burgess then missed all of 2003 due to a torn Achilles tendon.

Derrick Burgess returned healthy in 2004 and started 12 regular season games for the Eagles, recording 2.5 sacks.

Derrick Burgess was signed by the Oakland Raiders prior to the 2005 season, and was originally slated to be a backup.

Derrick Burgess became particularly successful at the end of the season and recorded nine over the final seven games of the year; the last sack would break Sean Jones' team record for sacks in a single season.

Derrick Burgess finished the 2006 season with 11 sacks and earned a second Pro Bowl bid.

Sapp did not play in the second half and was eventually fined $75,000 by the NFL; Derrick Burgess received a $25,000 fine.

Derrick Burgess played in and started 10 games for the Raiders in 2008, recording 3.5 sacks.

Derrick Burgess played in all 16 games for the Patriots in 2009, starting six.

Derrick Burgess finished the season with 35 tackles and five sacks.

Derrick Burgess became an unrestricted free agent following the season and was re-signed by the Patriots on May 14,2010.

Derrick Burgess was released during final cuts on September 4,2010.

Derrick Burgess was re-signed to a two-year contract by the Philadelphia Eagles on December 14,2010.