Howard Green

American football player (born 1979)

For the Canadian politician, see Howard Charles Green. For the American physician, see Howard Green (physician).

American football player

Howard Green

Green with the New York Jets in 2009

No. 95, 94
Position:| Nose tackle
Personal information
Born:|  (1979-01-12) January 12, 1979 (age 44)
Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:| 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:| 340 lb (154 kg)
Career information
High school:| Donaldsonville (LA)
College:| LSU
NFL Draft:| 2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 190
Career history

* Houston Texans (2002)*
* Baltimore Ravens (2002)
* Houston Texans (2002)
* New Orleans Saints (2003–2006)
* Miami Dolphins (2006)*
* Minnesota Vikings (2007)*
* Seattle Seahawks (2007–2008)
* New York Jets (2009)
* Washington Redskins (2010)*
* New York Jets (2010)
* Green Bay Packers (2010–2011)

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

* Super Bowl champion (XLV)

Career NFL statistics
| Total tackles:| 97

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Sacks:| 1.0
Forced fumbles:| 4
Player stats at NFL.com

Howard Green Jr. (born January 12, 1979) is a former American football nose tackle who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University for the LSU Tigers football team.

Green has also played for the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, New York Jets, and the Green Bay Packers with whom he won Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

## Professional career[edit]

### Houston Texans[edit]

Green was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft.[1]

### Baltimore Ravens[edit]

Green signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He played just one game and without recording a single stat.

### New Orleans Saints[edit]

Green signed with the New Orleans Saints. He played with the team for 2 seasons, playing in 18 games total. Green started in 12 games with the Saints, all in 2004.

### Seattle Seahawks[edit]

In 2007 Green signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He played 18 games and recorded 28 tackles and one sack during his tenure.

### New York Jets[edit]

He signed with the New York Jets for the 2009 season.

### Washington Redskins[edit]

Green was signed to a one-year deal by the Washington Redskins on April 19, 2010.[2] It was expected that he would compete for the starting job at nose tackle[2] however, Green was released from the Redskins on September 4, 2010.[3]

### New York Jets (second stint)[edit]

On September 15, 2010, following a season-ending injury to Kris Jenkins, the New York Jets re-signed Green to back up new starter Sione Pouha.[4] Green was waived by the team on October 26, 2010.[5]

### Green Bay Packers[edit]

Green was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on October 27, 2010.[6] Green was signed in an effort to boost the Packers' injury-depleted roster. He was an assistant specialist with fellow nose tackle B. J. Raji in the 3–4 defense. In Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green was able to hit quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's arm forcing an interception that was returned for a touchdown. The Packers eventually won the game 31–25.[7]

## Personal life[edit]

Green is the cousin of former NFL defensive end Jarvis Green and former NFL wide receiver Skyler Green.[8]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
2. ^ a b Wilson, Aaron (April 19, 2010), "Source: Howard Green signs with the Redskins", NationalFootballPost.com, National Football Post, archived from the original on May 23, 2010, retrieved October 26, 2010
3. ^ Fitzgerald, Gary (September 4, 2010), "Redskins' Roster At 53 After Parker, 18 Others Released", Redskins.com, Washington Redskins, archived from the original on November 21, 2010, retrieved October 26, 2010
4. ^ Wilson, Aaron (September 15, 2010), "Jets sign Howard Green to two-year deal", NationalFootballPost.com, National Football Post, archived from the original on September 21, 2010, retrieved October 26, 2010
5. ^ Cimini, Rich (October 26, 2010), "Jets make roster moves", ESPNNewYork.com, ESPN.com, archived from the original on October 29, 2010, retrieved October 26, 2010
6. ^ Biggs, Brad (October 27, 2010), "Packers claim NT Howard Green off waivers from Jets", NationalFootballPost.com, National Football Post, archived from the original on March 18, 2012, retrieved October 28, 2010
7. ^ Prada, Mike (February 6, 2011), Super Bowl XLV: Former Redskin Howard Green Causes Packers Interception, Touchdown, sbnation.com, retrieved February 6, 2011
8. ^ "Green Bay Packers: Howard Green". Packers.com.

## External links[edit]

* Green Bay Packers bio
* Seattle Seahawks bio

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* David Carr
* Jabar Gaffney
* Chester Pitts
* Fred Weary
* Charles Hill
* Jonathan Wells
* Jarrod Baxter
* Ramon Walker
* DeMarcus Faggins
* Howard Green
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* Greg White
* Ahmad Miller

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* 6 Graham Harrell
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* 86 Donald Lee
* 87 Jordy Nelson
* 88 Jermichael Finley
* 89 James Jones
* 90 B. J. Raji
* 91 Justin Harrell
* 93 Erik Walden
* 94 Jarius Wynn
* 95 Howard Green
* 96 Mike Neal
* 98 C. J. Wilson

* Head coach: Mike McCarthy

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* Winston Moss
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