Patrick C Chukwurah was born on March 1,1979 and is a Nigerian former professional American football defensive end.
13 Facts About Patrick Chukwurah
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Patrick Chukwurah was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft.
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Patrick Chukwurah was a three-year starter there and played in 45 career games while racking up 245 tackles and 27 sacks.
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Patrick Chukwurah was drafted with the 26th pick of the 5th round in the 2001 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
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Patrick Chukwurah made his NFL debut on September 9,2001, against the Carolina Panthers, recording 4 tackles and becoming the first Viking rookie linebacker to start a game since Dwayne Rudd did it in 1997 and the first to start the opener since Roy Winston did it back in 1962.
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In 2002, Patrick Chukwurah played in 11 games, starting two of them.
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Patrick Chukwurah recorded a career high 14 tackles, recording 12 of them on special teams.
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Patrick Chukwurah re-signed with the Broncos on January 13,2004, after the season ended.
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Patrick Chukwurah made his first career start at defensive end in week 1 against the St Louis Rams.
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Patrick Chukwurah later re-signed with them on August 27,2008, but was released again on August 30.
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Patrick Chukwurah was re-signed to the Bucs roster on December 17,2008.
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Patrick Chukwurah was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League on August 25,2009.
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Patrick Chukwurah was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on January 8,2013.