1. Spencer Davis Lanning was born on May 21,1988 and is an American former professional football punter who played three years in the National Football League, almost exclusively with the Cleveland Browns.
16 Facts About Spencer Lanning
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Spencer Lanning was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011.
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Spencer Lanning played college football for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.
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Spencer Lanning played kicker during his final two collegiate seasons, connecting on 34 of 44 field goal attempts and 80 of 84 extra points.
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Spencer Lanning was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011.
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Spencer Lanning was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent on January 4,2012, and later released by the team on April 28.
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Spencer Lanning was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on August 28,2012.
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Spencer Lanning was waived by the Jets on August 31,2012.
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Spencer Lanning was signed by the Cleveland Browns on May 2,2012.
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Spencer Lanning was re-signed as a free agent by the Browns February 13,2013.
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Spencer Lanning became the first player to accomplish such a feat since Sam Baker in 1968.
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Spencer Lanning garnered media attention following a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 7,2014.
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When Spencer Lanning attempted to tackle Steelers punt returner Antonio Brown, Brown "attempted" to hurdle the punter and kicked Spencer Lanning in the face.
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Spencer Lanning was released on June 6,2015, when the Browns traded for longtime San Francisco 49ers punter Andy Lee.
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Spencer Lanning was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on June 9,2015.
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On November 11,2014, Spencer Lanning became engaged to Brittany Jasenski.