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10 Facts About Phillip Tanner

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Phillip Tanner was born on August 8,1988 and is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers.

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Phillip Tanner played college football at Middle Tennessee State University.

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Phillip Tanner finished his high school career with 4,275 rushing yards and 76 touchdowns.

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Phillip Tanner lettered in track competing in the 100 metres.

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Phillip Tanner became a full-time starter as a senior, but was forced to redshirt after starting two games, because of a bone contusion he suffered in his knee during the second contest of the season.

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Phillip Tanner started 2 games and rushed for 83 yards.

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Phillip Tanner was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2011 NFL draft.

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8.

On July 29,2014, Phillip Tanner was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent, after releasing running back Chris Rainey.

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Phillip Tanner wasn't re-signed at the end of the year, after playing in the final two games mainly on special teams.

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In 2019, Phillip Tanner entered the coaching ranks, serving as a special teams assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys, his original NFL team.